Garmin GPSMAP 521/521s Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 521/521s Support Question
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Question posted by harlequin687 on January 11th, 2017
My Gps Won't Power Up
my gps won't power up,and when it did it just showed the screen garmin then shut off
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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on January 11th, 2017 6:53 AM
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f your device reboots, locks up, or shuts down occasionally while navigating but it allows you to go into mass storage mode when you connect it to the computer, please perform a software update using our Webupdater program to correct the issue. Steps to perform a software update can be found here:
https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?... {8576ba20-e948-11dc-d6fc-000000000000}
Your device may need to come in for service/repair if it is currently experiencing any of the following symptoms:
The device powers on and freezes at the Garmin logo. No trademark or copyright info displays on the screen. The device does not load to the main menu and will not go into mass storage mode when connected to a computer. The device powers on, freezes at the Garmin logo, then flashes a white screen briefly. This process repeats indefinitely while connected to power. The device does not load to the main menu and will not go into mass storage mode when connected to a computer. The device powers on then freezes or shuts down while displaying the Loading Maps screen.
For service/repair of a device due to any of the symptoms listed above, please visit the following page on our website: https://my.garmin.com/rma/repairLanding
https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Garmin_GPS_V_Troubleshooting
Thanks
Techygirl
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Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual) - Page 1
...inserted correctly, it will snap into place within the unit housing.
• Connect the wiring harness, GPS antenna, and XM antenna (if applicable) to obtain the best fit.
2. Assemble the flush mount hardware... 190-00553-01 Rev. EN
Installing the Flush Mount Kit
Use this kit to flush mount a GPSMAP 500 series unit into a flat panel.
• Select an appropriately sized location for the unit....
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (multilingual) - Page 2
... the hex bolts and secure them with the four wing nuts. • Tighten the four wing nuts to secure the unit housing to the boat's power supply, GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the unit.
Assembled unit and flush mount hardware
Tension...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...- 1/4 in . (4) J - Cable tie, 5.6 in . Route the power/data cable toward the back of the boat and damage the propeller.
Place the...(Garmin or non-Garmin...Marine sealant
I -
screw (1) F - 1/4 in clean (non-turbulent) water for optimal performance. The cable cannot be installed by a professional marine...transducer included with the "s" model GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters. cable ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
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➍ Compatible XM
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➎ Compatible XM
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Installation Instructions - Page 10
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...GPSMAP® 421/421s GPSMAP 521/521s GPSMAP 551/551s
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Owner's Manual - Page 4
...Home Screen 6
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
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NMEA 2000®
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
External GPS antenna
Getting Started
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SD card slot GPSMAP 526 shown
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... out of the chart with a Garmin Autopilot
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 51
... vessels.
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Owner's Manual - Page 53
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Owner's Manual - Page 73
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Warm*: Approximately 1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds
GPSMAP 526/526s GPSMAP 556/556s
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...fuel 53 GPS accuracy 52... autopilot 30 Auto Power 47
B
backing...screen
using 22 Chart Borders 13 chart data 9
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gain 60 Garmin Data Transfer 50 go to 23 GPS 4, 47, 67 GPS heading 37 Grid (North) 48
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