Quick Reference Guide
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...the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to manually adjust the backlight. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. A trailing line on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker ...the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation chart. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select ...
...the chart indicates your present location: 1. Select Navigate To > Route To. 3. Press MENU to cancel, to undo the last turn, or to manually adjust the backlight. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes. 2. A trailing line on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker ...the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the Navigation chart. POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SELECT-Press to select ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...any purpose requiring precise measurement of water for the Unit The case is prohibitively expensive. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. We use of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in death or serious injury. ... facility, to remove the non-user- After submersion, be certain to navigate safely. • Use this product is available to www.garmin.com/compliance. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity, go to us at a reasonable cost...
...any purpose requiring precise measurement of water for the Unit The case is prohibitively expensive. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. We use of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in death or serious injury. ... facility, to remove the non-user- After submersion, be certain to navigate safely. • Use this product is available to www.garmin.com/compliance. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Conformity, go to us at a reasonable cost...
Installation Instructions
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...Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. ... equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 7 To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Battery 10...
...Wiring a GPSMAP 400/500 Series Chartplotter to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device To connect the wiring harness to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be wired for connecting the chartplotter to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. ... equipment, such as the NMEA 0183 ground on your NMEA 0183 device for more information. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual for wire identification. 2. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Installation Instructions 7 To select between visual and audible alerts, install a switch. Battery 10...
Installation Instructions
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... No. 68, Zangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. or its products and to make changes in this and other electronic...
... No. 68, Zangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.garmin.com Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. or its products and to make changes in this and other electronic...
Owner's Manual
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... its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without notice. Garmin reserves the right to notify any person or organization of this document...
... its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and other countries. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without notice. Garmin reserves the right to notify any person or organization of this document...
Owner's Manual
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... SELECT again. For example, if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s... any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual i Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to adjust the display settings. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. ...
... SELECT again. For example, if you see "select Charts > Navigation Chart," you should highlight Charts, and press SELECT. Introduction This manual includes information for the following products: GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s GPSMAP 451/451s GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s... any of items on the screen using the Rocker, and press the SELECT key after each item. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual i Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to adjust the display settings. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. ...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using...23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 31 Viewing a Compass 31 Viewing Numbers 31 Viewing Trip Information 32 Viewing and Customizing Fuel Gauges ...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Manual Conventions i Quick Links i Declaration of Conformity (DoC iv Product Registration iv Contact Garmin iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Turning the Unit On or Off 2 Initializing Unit Settings 2 Adjusting the Backlight 3 Using...23 Creating and Using Waypoints 25 Creating and Using Routes 26 Using Tracks 28 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 30 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 30 Viewing Information 31 Viewing a Compass 31 Viewing Numbers 31 Viewing Trip Information 32 Viewing and Customizing Fuel Gauges ...
Owner's Manual
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...Viewing System Information 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 49 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring Navigation Preferences 50 Configuring Communications Settings 51 Setting Alarms 53 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 55 Configuring Other ...List 63 Receiving Distress Calls 63 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 64 Position Tracking 64 Placing an Individual Routine Call 65 Calling an AIS...
...Viewing System Information 48 Configuring System Settings 48 Configuring Units of Measure 49 Changing the System Language 49 Configuring Navigation Preferences 50 Configuring Communications Settings 51 Setting Alarms 53 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm 54 Configuring My Boat 55 Configuring Other ...List 63 Receiving Distress Calls 63 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 64 Position Tracking 64 Placing an Individual Routine Call 65 Calling an AIS...
Owner's Manual
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... Contact Support for product warnings and other relevant provisions of according to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your ...unit. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg...
... Contact Support for product warnings and other relevant provisions of according to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any questions while using your ...unit. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown 1
Unit Overview GPSMAP 526/556 Getting Started NMEA 2000® Power/Data External GPS antenna GPSMAP 421/451/ 521/551 Power/Data NMEA 2000 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual External GPS antenna Getting Started POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown 1
Owner's Manual
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... Devices-if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port is turned on your unit, you must configure the initial settings.
... Devices-if you want the time shown in a 12‑hour, 24‑hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format. 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Time Format-specify whether you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port is turned on your unit, you must configure the initial settings.
Owner's Manual
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... AIS vessel nears your boat specifications for more information. If a water speed wheel is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). 3 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to calibrate it now. To...
... AIS vessel nears your boat specifications for more information. If a water speed wheel is on the GPSMAP 526 and 556). 3 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press left or right on -screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical, or select Custom to calibrate it now. To...
Owner's Manual
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.... SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. RANGE (-/+)-Press to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. ROCKER-Press up or down , left, or right...
.... SELECT-Press to select highlighted items. HOME-Press to return to adjust the backlight and the day and night modes. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Press and release the Power key. 2. RANGE (-/+)-Press to move through menus, highlight fields, and enter data. ROCKER-Press up or down , left, or right...
Owner's Manual
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... and other points of the unit. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 5 Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon... displays a flashing question mark. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. Press to ...
... and other points of the unit. Insert optional BlueChart® g2 Vision® SD cards to eject it clicks. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 5 Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off . When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon... displays a flashing question mark. Press the card in until it from the chartplotter. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at the top of the Home screen are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. Press to ...
Owner's Manual
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...-set up the screen to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available... SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www...
...-set up the screen to access all other vessels (page 31). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). 6 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available... SD card to transfer waypoints from any screen to return to the most-current version by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www...
Owner's Manual
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... relevant navigation data available on the chart. Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 7
... relevant navigation data available on the chart. Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 7
Owner's Manual
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... Navigation-stop navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 62). Data bars 8 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with g2 Vision Navigation Chart Menu To...
... Navigation-stop navigating to an external AIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device (page 62). Data bars 8 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marina services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with g2 Vision Navigation Chart Menu To...
Owner's Manual
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... off the Route Leg data bar. Using Charts Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the data bars. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line...
... off the Route Leg data bar. Using Charts Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the data bars. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 9 Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions: • The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line...
Owner's Manual
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... want to a point on the Rocker. Navigating to provide continuous map coverage. Follow the colored line on the map. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Use the Rocker to select the point on the chart to which you can view the distance and bearing...
... want to a point on the Rocker. Navigating to provide continuous map coverage. Follow the colored line on the map. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Use the Rocker to select the point on the chart to which you can view the distance and bearing...