Quick Reference Guide
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... save the new location. Select Back to delete. 3. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. Use the map pointer ( ) to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position...
... save the new location. Select Back to delete. 3. Select the button for a Destination by Name. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints. 2. To delete a waypoint or an MOB: 1. Select Review > Delete (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity.) 3. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart. 2. To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 2. Use the map pointer ( ) to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position...
Installation Instructions
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... or cutting, always check the opposite side of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality...
... or cutting, always check the opposite side of your GPSMAP 400 or 500 series chartplotter, confirm that the package contains the items listed on model number. Connect the chartplotter to the following instructions. Use this matrix to the chartplotter (page 9). 7. Install the transducer, if applicable (page 3). 4. You need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in Taiwan To install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Install the wiring harness (page 6). 5. Chartplotter Functionality...
Installation Instructions
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... more information. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The other wires do not have to a transducer. For information on connecting to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 0183- Connect the black (- Refer to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on Alarm...
... more information. 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions The other wires do not have to a transducer. For information on connecting to determine the polarity of the chartplotter. Use a test light or voltmeter to a NMEA 0183- Connect the black (- Refer to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices. Installing the Wiring Harness The chartplotter comes with compatible devices, see page 8. NOTE: During a typical installation, use the fuse block on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse, as shown on Alarm...
Installation Instructions
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... the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 7 See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Refer to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). Refer to the wiring diagram...
... the chartplotter displays a message. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 7 See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for more information. To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Refer to the Power section of the NMEA 0183 device, and the brown (NMEA 0183 port 1 in ) NMEA Rx/A (+) > NMEA Tx/A (+) NMEA 0183 compliant device > > Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed). Refer to the wiring diagram...
Weather Supplement
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... use a BlueChart g2 Vision® data card, a BlueChart g2 data card, or if your built-in varying shades and colors. 1. Note: The Fishing chart is available if you want to name the waypoint or provide information about the waypoint, select the waypoint, select the number assigned to strong thunderstorms in map supports Fishing charts. Select Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart. 3. Select MENU > Chart Setup > Weather > Weather > On. 5. Weather overlay settings configured for each chart must turn on the weather overlay (page 11). 1. XM WX Satellite Weather...
... use a BlueChart g2 Vision® data card, a BlueChart g2 data card, or if your built-in varying shades and colors. 1. Note: The Fishing chart is available if you want to name the waypoint or provide information about the waypoint, select the waypoint, select the number assigned to strong thunderstorms in map supports Fishing charts. Select Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart. 3. Select MENU > Chart Setup > Weather > Weather > On. 5. Weather overlay settings configured for each chart must turn on the weather overlay (page 11). 1. XM WX Satellite Weather...
Owner's Manual
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... the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars 9 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 11 Using the Split Navigation Chart 13 ii Using Perspective 3D 13 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 15 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 17...
... the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring the Original Factory Settings 6 Inserting and Removing SD Cards 6 Understanding the Home Screen 7 Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars 9 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 11 Using the Split Navigation Chart 13 ii Using Perspective 3D 13 Using Mariner's Eye 3D 15 Using Fish Eye 3D 16 Using Fishing Charts 17...
Owner's Manual
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... turn off the Route Leg data bar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off. • Fuel-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in full-screen mode, without numbers. Select Wind to configure the data shown on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind...
... turn off the Route Leg data bar. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Data Bars-show on the cruising data bar. • Fishing-turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off. • Fuel-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off . Select Data Bar Setup to toggle between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and Waypoint VMG in full-screen mode, without numbers. Select Wind to configure the data shown on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind...
Owner's Manual
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... change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). To view waypoint information on the Navigation chart. 2. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. To mark your present location. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Review. (The Review button is in the vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to cancel the move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 24 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
... change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, Comment, or Position). To view waypoint information on the Navigation chart. 2. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > MENU > Waypoints & Tracks > New Waypoint. To mark your present location. To edit an existing waypoint: 1. Select Review. (The Review button is in the vicinity.) 3. Press SELECT to save the new location, or press MENU to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to cancel the move the waypoint on the Navigation chart and press SELECT. 24 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... a different date. To copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter, then power it to and from the Home screen, select Information > User Data. With the chartplotter off, insert an SD card into your chartplotter from a specific SD card. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > Celestial > Date. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or a network. Data Transfer-transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to place a file on to allow it on the SD card. From within MapSource, click Transfer...
... a different date. To copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter, then power it to and from the Home screen, select Information > User Data. With the chartplotter off, insert an SD card into your chartplotter from a specific SD card. 2. From the Home screen, select Information > Celestial > Date. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data To view user data, from an SD card or a network. Data Transfer-transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to place a file on to allow it on the SD card. From within MapSource, click Transfer...
Owner's Manual
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... boats, your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. The DSC List shows the mostrecent call from the same boat, it replaces the first call was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to enter the name of the boats your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. From the Home screen on your unit is received from a boat. See page 59 for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading...
... boats, your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace From Card. The DSC List shows the mostrecent call from the same boat, it replaces the first call was reported, the nearest approach, and the time to enter the name of the boats your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data. 2. From the Home screen on your unit is received from a boat. See page 59 for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading...
Owner's Manual
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.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to set simulator options, such as simulated position, speed, and direction. Configuring System Settings To change the position format unless you to view depth and water temperature information. Configuring Units of measure for your location. • True-sets true north as the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as a troubleshooting tool. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with the Power...
.... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to set simulator options, such as simulated position, speed, and direction. Configuring System Settings To change the position format unless you to view depth and water temperature information. Configuring Units of measure for your location. • True-sets true north as the heading reference. • Grid-sets grid north as a troubleshooting tool. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or have a built-in sonar with the Power...
Owner's Manual
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.... Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Shoreline Distance Auto Guidance Setting The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of the auto-guidance line using one meter is structured. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 If Auto is automatically set the time zone you want the auto-guidance line to...
.... Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Shoreline Distance Auto Guidance Setting The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of the auto-guidance line using one meter is structured. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 47 If Auto is automatically set the time zone you want the auto-guidance line to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for a keel. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Enter a positive number to offset for the depth of a keel, making it possible to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of water. Fish-set an alarm to compensate...
.... Keel Offset-offset the surface reading for a keel. Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat. Enter a positive number to offset for the depth of a keel, making it possible to an external fuel sensor, such as the Garmin GFS 10. Note: To receive fuel-level information, your unit must be connected to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of water. Fish-set an alarm to compensate...
Owner's Manual
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... can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. Select DSC to your Garmin VHF radio. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Quickly set up and send individual routine call from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X To turn DSC on or off : 1. If your GPS position...
... can track the positions of vessels sending position reports. The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from the radio. Select DSC to your Garmin VHF radio. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 59 Quickly set up and send individual routine call from your chartplotter, the radio displays the Distress Call page to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 0183 VHF Radio X X X Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF Radio X X X X X X To turn DSC on or off : 1. If your GPS position...
Owner's Manual
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... DSC list is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you when your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you to start a Williamson turn to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. Receiving Distress Calls If your chartplotter prompts you to navigate to delete the call report. Select Review to set up to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint...
... DSC list is tracking the position of the vessel, and press SELECT. 3. The DSC list shows the most -recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you when your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you to start a Williamson turn to a DSC contact from the chartplotter. Receiving Distress Calls If your chartplotter prompts you to navigate to delete the call report. Select Review to set up to change the line color. Select Create Waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... user-set value. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range-the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup. Contact your unit GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Decrease the input voltage to acknowledge the message. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. remove...
... user-set value. Can't Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of Range-the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup. Contact your unit GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Can't Read User Card-error reading card; Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Decrease the input voltage to acknowledge the message. Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on water salinity, bottom type, and other water conditions. remove...
Owner's Manual
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... the track recording setting is on a screen you entered a waypoint name that is displayed. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is set to "Stop When Full." Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. When you are on , reconnect and cycle power. To copy the screenshots to transfer user data without deleting old data to capture, press and hold the HOME button for new entries. User Card...
... the track recording setting is on a screen you entered a waypoint name that is displayed. If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is set to "Stop When Full." Water Temperature Alarm-sonar has reported a temperature above, below, inside, or outside the specified values. When you are on , reconnect and cycle power. To copy the screenshots to transfer user data without deleting old data to capture, press and hold the HOME button for new entries. User Card...
Owner's Manual
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... backlight 4 barometer, reference time 47 Beeper/Display 46 BlueChart g2 Vision using 29-33 boat icon 13 bottom lock 58 buttons 5 C calibrate water speed 52 celestial 37 charts borders 13 chart data 10 detail 12 fish eye 3D 16 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 11 Chart/Sonar screen 21 clear user data 38 collision alarm 53 color scheme 57 colors, hazard 16 communications settings 48 compass 30 rose 12 tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates 24 coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 24 course up 12 current...
... backlight 4 barometer, reference time 47 Beeper/Display 46 BlueChart g2 Vision using 29-33 boat icon 13 bottom lock 58 buttons 5 C calibrate water speed 52 celestial 37 charts borders 13 chart data 10 detail 12 fish eye 3D 16 fishing 17 mariner's eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 11 Chart/Sonar screen 21 clear user data 38 collision alarm 53 color scheme 57 colors, hazard 16 communications settings 48 compass 30 rose 12 tape 9 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates 24 coordinates, grid creating waypoints using 24 course up 12 current...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual lane width 14, 16 language 47 light sectors 13 M magnetic heading 36 Man Overboard 24, 60 manual zoom 58 map datum 47 MapSource data 38 mariner's eye 3D 15 colors 16 mark current location 24 MARK key 5 measuring distance 25 MENU key 5 messages 64 move a waypoint 25 My Boat 51 N Navaid 13 navigation 10, 23, 26, 27, 61 alarms 50 charts 8 preferences 47 NMEA 0183 setup 49 NMEA 2000 setup...
... GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual lane width 14, 16 language 47 light sectors 13 M magnetic heading 36 Man Overboard 24, 60 manual zoom 58 map datum 47 MapSource data 38 mariner's eye 3D 15 colors 16 mark current location 24 MARK key 5 measuring distance 25 MENU key 5 messages 64 move a waypoint 25 My Boat 51 N Navaid 13 navigation 10, 23, 26, 27, 61 alarms 50 charts 8 preferences 47 NMEA 0183 setup 49 NMEA 2000 setup...
Owner's Manual
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... wind 35 turn off the unit 2 turn transition 47 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 46 user data backing up 39 clearing 38 transferring 39 viewing 38 V vehicle icon 13 version (software) 46 VHF radio 59 viewing currents 37 other boats 40 tide stations 36 user data 38 W WAAS 46 water temperature 65 offset 52 waypoints 14 creating 24 deleting 24, 26 depth 57 edit existing 14, 25 IDs 49 mark current location 24 moving 25 viewing 38 weather radar...
... wind 35 turn off the unit 2 turn transition 47 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 46 user data backing up 39 clearing 38 transferring 39 viewing 38 V vehicle icon 13 version (software) 46 VHF radio 59 viewing currents 37 other boats 40 tide stations 36 user data 38 W WAAS 46 water temperature 65 offset 52 waypoints 14 creating 24 deleting 24, 26 depth 57 edit existing 14, 25 IDs 49 mark current location 24 moving 25 viewing 38 weather radar...
