Garmin GPSMAP 541 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 541 Support Question
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Question posted by rick111641 on July 2nd, 2011
Is There Help In Understanding The Garmin 541s.
I am in my second year with the Garmin 541S and will admit that I do not know how to use it properly. I purchased it at West Marine.Solomons Maryland. Very nice people. Are there exisiting videos or are there names of individuals that can make me an expert?
Rick Varley
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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
...year from the date of purchase.
This product is no charge to the customer for any user-serviceable parts. Garmin makes no warranty as a travel aid and must not be used...OTHERWISE. This equipment generates, uses, and can be responsible for help. These limits are designed to...or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4
... sold through an online auction. This warranty is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for your unit.
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Printed in the United States or Canada must be returned ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 4
... Service 18 Setting the Speed Filter...18 Refreshing GPS Satellite Acquisition...18 Restoring Factory Default Settings...18 GFS 10 (Garmin Fuel Sensor)...19 Using Fuel-Flow Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument...19 Changing the Fuel Economy Source...19 Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument...19 Configuring Engine and Tank Information...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 6
...Garmin feature the NMEA 2000 logo on the tag with the part number.
Ensure that the T-connectors are used to protect against direct lightning strikes.
The field-installable connectors can be used properly... field-installable connectors are used to shorten any Garmin NMEA 2000 drop/backbone cable.
** The gray in-line lightning arrestor is designed to help prevent damage due to nearby...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 17
... the non-proprietary PGN information for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products 13 Rapid Update COG & SOG - For NMEA 2000 configuration information on a NMEA 2000 network are identified by a Parameter Group Number (PGN) that describes the type of data contained in the group. GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Chartplotters
Receive
059392 059904 060928 126208 126464 126992...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 23
...GPS... Configuration Information
GFS 10 (Garmin Fuel Sensor)
Caution: The GFS 10 is a sensor that helps you better determine the amount of fuel used to calculate fuel economy.
Tip... your boat; Technical Reference for fuel-level information.
Using Fuel-Level Information With a Garmin Chartplotter or Marine Instrument To receive fuel-level information, connect the wiring harness on the...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...normal operation of the System Specifications on Alarm low
To transducer (if applicable)
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Wiring Harness
Notes: • Use an AGC/ 3AG - 3 Amp replacement fuse.
• If it is ...through the fuse, as shown on connecting to optional NMEA 0183 and Garmin CANet devices.
Connect the black (-
If you use only the red and black wires. Install or check the 3 A...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... (ground)
+
- Connecting the Wiring Harness to a NMEA 0183 Device You can connect the GPSMAP device to other NMEA compatible equipment, such as the
NMEA 0183 ground on the chartplotter to use NMEA 0183 data (standard or high speed).
For Garmin devices, the ground (black) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... screw holes that were added below to help identify the connectors on . Connecting Cables to the Chartplotter
Use the diagrams below the water line. Using the ROCKER and the SELECT keys, follow the screens to configure your boat in the water to work properly. Do not leave your GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter.
When you...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...Receiver:
GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver
GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 (s): High-sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver...impact plastic alloy, waterproof to be working properly, gradually increase the speed of the boat while
observing the operation of the transducer, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 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 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings 12 Using the Split Navigation Chart 15 Using Perspective 3D 15
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Using Mariner's Eye 3D 16 Using Fish Eye 3D 18 Using...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...waypoints, routes, and tracks to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is located on Simulator mode: 1.
CAUTION: Do not try to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 38...purchase additional map data information. The SD card slot is turned off for use indoors or for practice. Getting Started
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 15
Other Vessels-view information about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Using Charts
Data bars
• Cruising-turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on or off . Data...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
...marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features:
• Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from above and behind the boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid (page 16). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
33 You can only use.... Using BlueChart g2 Vision
Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to help you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
...Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use...using WAAS or EGNOS, the device takes longer to brighten or darken the backlight. The Save to view additional information. Select the event to Card button is lost. GPS-view GPS satellites.
• Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS
GPSMAP...GPSMAP 431/441/531/541...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... large fish only.
46
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...is less than the specified value. Use the Rocker to work.
Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using the system (GPS) clock. Off Course-set a sonar... depth is greater than the specified value.
Deep Water-set an alarm using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms.
Shallow Water-set an alarm to...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
..., press MENU while viewing a sonar screen. Use the Rocker to position the pointer over the fish or structure
you want to help identify its hardness or softness. ◦ Off... between fish and structure easier. The target depth of each symbol is displayed.
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Using Sonar
• Whiteline-highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to mark. 3....
Owner's Manual - Page 61
... Selective Calling (DSC)
Using Digital Selective Calling
Using the Chartplotter with DSC calls.
The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and position information from your radio. When you initiate a man-overboard distress call details to your radio is capable, GPS position information is transmitted with a VHF Radio
The following table indicates the features that are...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... you initiate a man-overboard DSC distress call from your Garmin radio, see page 29. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Using Digital Selective Calling
Position Tracking
When you connect your Garmin chartplotter displays the man-overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. For...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
... for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky.) GPSMAP 430/430s GPSMAP 440/440s GPSMAP 530/530s GPSMAP 535/535s GPSMAP 530/540s GPSMAP 535/545s
Warm:* Approximately 15 seconds Cold:** Approximately 45 seconds
GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s
Warm:* Approximately 1... it was turned off, or it has been turned off for more than 2 weeks. GPS Accuracy: Position:
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