Garmin GPSMAP 541/541s Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 541/541s Support Question
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Question posted by palerydr on October 11th, 2015
How Do You Naming Waypoints On A Garmin 541s?
On my garmin 541s I want to name waypoints (ex: Fillman's Bayou). All I can do now is add one letter in front of number the garmin gives the position (ex: F046).
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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on October 11th, 2015 8:10 PM
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Please see page 1 & 2 of the Quick Reference Guide here https://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Garmin/GPSMAP541541s/76385 for assistance with managing waypoint on the GPSMAP model.
Related Garmin GPSMAP 541/541s Manual Pages
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. B
Printed in the GPSMAP 400/500 series have different functionality based on the box. Test the installation (page 9). Chartplotter GPSMAP 420/430/430x/440/440x/450 GPSMAP 520/525/530/535/540/545/550/555 GPSMAP 421/441/451 GPSMAP 431/531 GPSMAP 521/526/536/541/546/551/556
NMEA...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
..., 535, 540, and 545
➋➊
➊ Wiring harness ➋ NMEA 2000 ➌ External GPS
antenna (sold separately)
➍ Compatible XM
antenna with audio adapter (sold separately)
➎ Compatible XM
antenna (sold separately)
GPSMAP 521, 541, 551
GPSMAP 526, 536, 546, and 556
Testing the Installation
To turn on your boat in the water...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... Number
GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP ...GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 (s): Warm*: Approximately 1 second Cold**: Approximately 38 seconds
*Warm: your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi. (800 km) since it extends another 1/8 in .
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy: Position...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 1
... Vision® card to use the map pointer ( ) to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp,
Comment, or Position).
Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to edit > Move.
4. Press SELECT.
4. Select Edit Waypoint. 4. Finding a Marine Service and Navigating to save the waypoint, or select Man Overboard to select characters and spell at least...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
..., select the first waypoint on the unit, press and release the Power key. Press SELECT. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route. 2. Home Screen
Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the map.
The bar under the number represents that distance on the Navigation...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 3
... you want.
• The last two sections provide Parameter Group Number (PGN) information for Garmin chartplotters and marine instruments as well as configuration and PGN information for the following products: ◦ GPSMAP® 4000/5000/6000/7000 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 700 Series chartplotters ◦ GPSMAP 4x1/5x1/5x6 Series chartplotters ◦ GMI™ 10 ◦ GPS 17x...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 13
...Made Good
Distance Made Good
Waypoint Name Bearing to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint Off Course Desired COG ...Position, 129284 - Nav Data 129283 - Eng Dynamic 127489 - For more -precise information. Refer to the following table for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products
Eng Dynamic 127489 - Eng Dynamic (GPS...GPSMAP 4000/5000 series chartplotter or a GMI 10) on the fuel speed source 127489 ...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 27
.... Setting the Speed Filter The speed filter setting on WAAS/EGNOS, visit www.garmin.com.
1. Wait for the GPS 17x to provide smoother position data updates. Select Config > Factory Defaults. On a Garmin chartplotter, select On or Off.
The speed filter is provided to the GPS 17x. While viewing the NMEA 2000 configuration menu, select the...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 33
... the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the GET 10 device. 2.
Configuring the Tank Number If your display device, consult the documentation provided with engine number 2. NMEA 2000 Checklist
• For most Garmin chartplotters, select Review > N2K Fluid Type. • For other Garmin marine devices, select Config > N2K Fluid Type. 3. Select an option:
• For most...
Technical Reference for Garmin NMEA 2000 Products - Page 35
...; To indicate a two-coil gauge, select 2 Coil. 4. Calibrate the fluid level. Enter the following command: "INSTANCE=" 4. To configure the tank number if the menu option is not displayed: If your Garmin marine instrument, the specific configuration options may not be displayed on the configuration screens. From the NMEA 2000 Devices list, select the...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
...includes information for the following products:
GPSMAP® 431/431s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 541/541s
GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s
Tips and Shortcuts
&#...Waypoints: page 30. • Configuring System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. Introduction
Quick Links
• Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
... System 22
Where To 28 Navigating to a Destination 28 Creating and Using Waypoints 30 Creating and Using Routes 31 Using Tracks 33 Using BlueChart g2 Vision 34 Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot 35
Viewing Information 36 Viewing a Compass 36 Viewing Numbers 36 Viewing Trip Information 37 Viewing and Customizing Engine Gauges 37 Viewing and...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
.... See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3).
GPSMAP 441/541
Home Screen
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To turn on... the unit, press and release the Power key.
Note: The first time you turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. Getting Started
NMEA 2000®
External GPS antenna Power/Data
GPSMAP...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... off.
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual RANGE (-/+)-Press to turn on or off for use indoors or for practice.
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.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
... g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when ...Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from the SD card to your computer for a realistic view of the land and water on a large metal object before handling the card to prevent damage to engage the autopilot. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... chartplotter.
4. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on every chartplotter. The data is combined with existing user data.
• Select Replace From Card to any location on the front of the following units are NMEA 2000 compatible:
GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 541/541s
GPSMAP 536/536s GPSMAP 546/546s
2.
From the Home screen, select...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
...name and the vessel symbol, and add a comment. Select Create Waypoint to send the distress call with the radio to a VHF radio using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio.
• Select Edit to a man-overboard location, see your Garmin radio,
• Select Call with NMEA 2000, provided that send position...position report call .
This option is connected to a Garmin...your Garmin VHF...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
... wheel to unit operating characteristics.
Arrival At [Waypoint Name]-you requested.
Battery Voltage Is Too High-too...GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the dangerous target. Antenna Input is Shorted-a part of the specified distance range.
Contact your dealer or Garmin... reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
...fish eye 3D 18 fishing 19 mariner's eye 3D 16 navigation 8...compass rose 12 contact information, Garmin iv coordinates, grid
creating waypoints using 30 course up data ...53 fish 54 fuel 54 GPS accuracy 53 navigation 53 off...51 delete a waypoint 31 depth line 60 depth log 59 depth waypoint 61
Detail,... edit existing waypoint 30 EGNOS 48 engine gauges
customizing limits 38 selecting the number of engines ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
...Garmin Data Transfer 51 go to 28 GPS 5, 48, 78 GPS heading 42 Grid (North) 49 grid coordinates
creating waypoints...numbers
customizing 37 overlay numbers 10 viewing 36
O
object information accessing 12
odometer 37 Other Vessels 16, 56
P
Pause Sonar 61 Perspective 3D 15
AIS 27 MARPA 27 Photo Points 14 photos 12 physical specifications 77 Points of Interest (POI) 14, 21, 35 Position Format 49 position...
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