Important Safety and Product Information
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...Compliance note: The following statement does not apply to fishfinders. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit may use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Important Information... MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. Caring for the Unit The case is constructed of certain electronics. This device...
...Compliance note: The following statement does not apply to fishfinders. Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit may use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Important Information... MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse. Caring for the Unit The case is constructed of certain electronics. This device...
Important Safety and Product Information
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...and can be responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. If this device under Part 15 regulations. Garmin makes no guarantee that fail in a particular installation. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations... dealer or call Garmin Product Support for help. This product is no warranty as a travel aid and must not be used in accordance with the limits for any components that interference will be free from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...
...and can be responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. If this device under Part 15 regulations. Garmin makes no guarantee that fail in a particular installation. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations... dealer or call Garmin Product Support for help. This product is no warranty as a travel aid and must not be used in accordance with the limits for any components that interference will be free from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...
Installation Instructions
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... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 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...
... installations. ➋ ➌ ➌ ➊➎ GPSMAP 421, 441, and 451 ➌ ➊ GPSMAP 430x and 440x ➍ ➊ GPSMAP 420, 430, 431, 440, and 450 ➋ ➌ GPSMAP 530, 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...
Installation Instructions
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...186;F to 131ºF (from -15ºC to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in.... 234 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 ...
...186;F to 131ºF (from -15ºC to 55ºC) Compass-Safe Distances: Model Number GPSMAP 526/536/546/556 GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 GPSMAP 521/531/541/551 GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 Compass-Safe Distance 20 in. (50 cm) 26 in.... 234 pixels. Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: Caution: When adjusting the depth of the sky.) GPSMAP 420/430/440/450 (s) GPSMAP 520/530/540/550/525/535/545/555 (s): Warm*: Approximately 15 seconds Cold**: Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 421/431/441/451 (s) GPSMAP 521/526/531/536/541/546/551/556 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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Turning the Unit On or Off To turn list to edit the route turns. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select Backlight. 3. Press left on the map....SELECT. To create a route in the lowerright corner of the sonar, to provide continuous map coverage. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to begin navigating the route. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3....
Turning the Unit On or Off To turn list to edit the route turns. Home Screen Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other areas on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. Select Backlight. 3. Press left on the map....SELECT. To create a route in the lowerright corner of the sonar, to provide continuous map coverage. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to begin navigating the route. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3....
Flush Mount Kit Instructions (Multilingual)
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... and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply..., GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts ...
... and secure them with the unit. Assembled unit and flush mount hardware Tension mount brackets Wing nuts Figure 2 NOTE: If you are installing a GPSMAP 400 series unit, you are installing a Fishfinder 400C, the wiring harness must connect the wiring harness to the boat's power supply..., GPS antenna, XM antenna (if applicable), and transducer (if applicable) per the installation instructions included with the (4) wing nuts. • Tighten the (4) wing nuts ...
Owner's Manual
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... Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual 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 • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home...and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using...
... Navigation Chart, and press SELECT again. Introduction This manual 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 • Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home...and release the Power key to adjust the display settings. Introduction Quick Links • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3. • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring... 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...
... 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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Using the Keypad 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Using Simulator Mode 5 Viewing System Information 6 Restoring... 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...
Owner's Manual
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When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Note: The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings.
When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). Note: The first time you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings.
Owner's Manual
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... mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to page up or down on lists. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at ... GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off for use indoors or for practice. MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com.../aboutGPS. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS... options. Press to return to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit does not track satellites in or...
... mode turns the GPS receiver off . Press to page up or down on lists. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at ... GPS Satellite Signals When you turn the unit on or off for use indoors or for practice. MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com.../aboutGPS. Using the Keypad POWER/ BACKLIGHT RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME POWER/BACKLIGHT-Press and hold to turn on the unit, the GPS... options. Press to return to navigate using simulator mode, because the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit does not track satellites in or...
Owner's Manual
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...Select Auto to a destination. Data bars • Cruising-turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or...Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation...
...Select Auto to a destination. Data bars • Cruising-turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on the screen. • Navigation-turn the Distance to show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or...Bearing data bar on the cruising data bar. Waypoints & Tracks-view, add, and configure waypoints (page 30) and tracks (page 33). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off . Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... the last position of approach to dangerous target AIS Targeting on the chart. The direction in which the AIS vessel is moving. Target is selected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message banner appears. A green X indicates that the AIS ... the direction in range. Target is activated. The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a red line attached to the nearest approach.
... the last position of approach to dangerous target AIS Targeting on the chart. The direction in which the AIS vessel is moving. Target is selected. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 23 If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message banner appears. A green X indicates that the AIS ... the direction in range. Target is activated. The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), the location, the GPS speed, the GPS heading, the time that are equipped with a red line attached to the nearest approach.
Owner's Manual
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.... 4. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm > On. to select an AIS vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to 2.0 mi.). 5. Press SELECT. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. ... select an AIS vessel. Select a distance. 6. Deactivating a Target for collision avoidance, and can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 500 ft. Use the ...
.... 4. From the Home screen, select Charts. 2. Select MENU > Other Vessels > AIS Alarm > On. to select an AIS vessel. Select a time. 26 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Use the Rocker to 2.0 mi.). 5. Press SELECT. 4. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, Perspective 3D, or Mariner's Eye 3D. ... select an AIS vessel. Select a distance. 6. Deactivating a Target for collision avoidance, and can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 500 ft. Use the ...
Owner's Manual
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You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your computer for viewing purposes if ...• Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from static electricity. In addition to the card. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 In low-humidity environments, you visualize your surroundings. • Detailed Roads and POI data-provides...
You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS units and when using HomePort. Note: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your computer for viewing purposes if ...• Mariner's Eye 3D-provides a view from static electricity. In addition to the card. Navigating with NMEA 2000 compatible chartplotters (GPSMAP 441/441s, GPSMAP 536/536s, GPSMAP 541/541s, and GPSMAP 546/546s). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 35 In low-humidity environments, you visualize your surroundings. • Detailed Roads and POI data-provides...
Owner's Manual
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..., currents, user data, and other vessels. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Numbers You can customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. You can view and... customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field.
..., currents, user data, and other vessels. To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Numbers. 36 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Numbers You can customize the number of fields shown and the type of numerical information. You can view and... customize numerical data including depth, GPS information, and navigation information. Viewing Information Viewing Information Use the Information screen to six fields of information shown in each field.
Owner's Manual
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... Customizing Wind Gauges From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind. True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor, a water- sensor and a GPS antenna. sensor, and a GPS antenna; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion. Select Apparent Wind, True Wind or Ground...
... Customizing Wind Gauges From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind. True Shows wind speed data based on A wind sensor, a water- sensor and a GPS antenna. sensor, and a GPS antenna; GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 41 the flow of air experienced while on a boat in motion. Select Apparent Wind, True Wind or Ground...
Owner's Manual
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... heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Configuring the Heading Source ...> Dashboard > Wind > MENU. • Select Change Upwind Scale. Viewing Tide-station Information 1. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Heading Source. Set the maximum and minimum angle values that appear ...
... heading data received from a heading (or magnetic) sensor, and GPS heading data is shown. • Select Change Date > Manual to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station. 42 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Viewing Information Configuring the Heading Source ...> Dashboard > Wind > MENU. • Select Change Upwind Scale. Viewing Tide-station Information 1. Tide-station information is calculated by your chartplotter GPS. From the Home screen, select Information > Dashboard > Wind > MENU > Heading Source. Set the maximum and minimum angle values that appear ...
Owner's Manual
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...ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Auto Power-... the device takes longer to individually define units of measure for smoother speed values. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature...Preferences > Units. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to Card button is lost. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or...
...ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Setup to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Auto Power-... the device takes longer to individually define units of measure for smoother speed values. A Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to view depth and water temperature...Preferences > Units. Beeper/Display-select Beeper to Card button is lost. GPS-view GPS satellites. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America) or...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Auto Guidance-set the time zone you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of... . Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 Heading-sets the reference used for wind numbers and fuel economy.
.... • Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (000º). • User Magnetic-allows you to toggle between water (from a water-speed sensor) and GPS (from the Home screen, select Configure > Preferences > Language. Auto Guidance-set the time zone you are indicated by waypoint name, or whether the description of... . Time-set the time options. • Time Format-select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. • Time Zone-set the Auto Guidance parameters: GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 49 Heading-sets the reference used for wind numbers and fuel economy.
Owner's Manual
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... set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Anchor Drag-set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage.... Battery-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Shallow Water-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound...
... set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 53 Anchor Drag-set a system alarm from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar. GPS Accuracy-set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage.... Battery-set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value. Setting Sonar Alarms To set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. Shallow Water-set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound...