Important Safety and Product Information
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... to all information needed to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in death or serious injury. Official government...
... to all information needed to navigate safely. • Use this unit only as a navigational aid. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your boat. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in death or serious injury. Official government...
Installation Instructions
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..., or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. The alarm circuit switches to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. For Garmin devices, the ground (black...) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected to 100 mA. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for connecting the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
..., or Both * Certain GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotters can be attached together or on the same terminal as a DSC or AIS device. The alarm circuit switches to sound or flash an alert when the chartplotter displays a message. For Garmin devices, the ground (black...) wires serve as NMEA 0183 ground and must be connected to 100 mA. Connecting the Wiring Harness to an Optional Horn, Lamp, or Both The GPSMAP 400/500 series chartplotter can be wired for connecting the chartplotter to a NMEA 0183 device: 1. See the GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual...
Installation Instructions
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...any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the ...of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. B Printed in this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a...
...any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, and AutoLocate® are trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association. NMEA 2000® and the ...of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. GXM™, HotFix™ and Ultrascroll™ are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. B Printed in this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. press and release to view the Home screen. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ...current location. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the Rocker to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the map. Press SELECT. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3. To turn ...
...Adjusting the Display Settings To adjust the backlight: 1. press and release to view the Home screen. MENU-Press to be recorded. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Using Routes and Tracks To create a route from your destination and press SELECT. 2. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ...current location. Map pointer As you move the map pointer, you select Use Waypoint List, select the first waypoint on the Rocker to manually adjust the backlight. Zooming In and Out on the map. Press SELECT. Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List. 3. To turn ...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
GPSMAP® 400/500 series owner's manual
Owner's Manual
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... the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries...
... the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. These trademarks may be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of this manual or any purpose without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries...
Owner's Manual
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... System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. 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 screen. •...
... System Settings: page 48. • Using Sonar: page 57. • Alarms and Messages: page 79. 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 screen. •...
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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...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 ...
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 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65...
... 61 Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC 63 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio 63 Adding a DSC Contact 64 Viewing the DSC List 64 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction Receiving Distress Calls 64 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........ 65 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter.... 65...
Owner's Manual
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... that this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg - Product Registration Help us better... Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. lamps inside this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other important information. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
... that this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by phone at 0808 2380000. Hg - Product Registration Help us better... Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. lamps inside this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other important information. iv GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Note: The first time you must configure the initial settings. To turn off the unit, press and hold the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen. Getting Started NMEA 2000® External GPS antenna Power/Data GPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on your unit, you turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. See "Initializing Unit Settings" (page 3). GPSMAP 441/541 Home Screen GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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..., or Nautical, or select Custom to individually define units of the devices connected to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will...
..., or Nautical, or select Custom to individually define units of the devices connected to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat (page 56). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started System Units-specify units for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure. If a water speed wheel is detected, a message will...
Owner's Manual
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... 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Press and release the Power key. 2. To allow the unit to adjust the backlight. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to automatically...Day/Night Mode. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to cycle between modes. To switch between Day mode and Night mode: 1.
... 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting. Press and release the Power key. 2. To allow the unit to adjust the backlight. Note: Press the Power key repeatedly to automatically...Day/Night Mode. Select Color Mode. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker to automatically adjust the backlight based on the GPSMAP 536 and GPSMAP 546). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual To allow the unit to cycle between modes. To switch between Day mode and Night mode: 1.
Owner's Manual
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... return to zoom in or out on or off. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in simulator mode. ...
... return to zoom in or out on or off. For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at your current location. MARK-Press to mark a waypoint at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual ROCKER-Press to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in simulator mode. ...
Owner's Manual
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Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to eject it clicks. Getting Started To turn on the ... > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Yes to set speed, track control, and position. Select Setup to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45).
Use SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to adjust unit settings (page 3). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Restoring the Original Factory Settings NOTE: This procedure deletes all factory settings, or select No to eject it clicks. Getting Started To turn on the ... > System > System Information > Factory Settings. 2. Select Yes to set speed, track control, and position. Select Setup to restore all settings information you to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer (page 45).
Owner's Manual
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...; or HomePort™, update to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints...). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57).
...; or HomePort™, update to the most-current version MapSource or HomePort by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Note: Mariner's Eye 3D charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use an SD card to transfer waypoints...). Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to access all other vessels (page 36). • Configure-access unit and system settings (page 48). GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Note: If you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Sonar-set up and access sonar information (page 57).
Owner's Manual
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... charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational...
... charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. • Fishing Chart-provides a view of the chart with g2 Vision GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Your boat Exposed wreck Light Exposed rock Tide station Beacon Marine services Zoom scale Navigation Chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational...
Owner's Manual
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... about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off .
... about other vessels if your destination (only available while navigating). Navigation Chart Menu To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Using Charts Data Bars-show on or off .
Owner's Manual
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...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) data... bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available ...
...), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas. 10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual Select Wind to a wind sensor) turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) data... bar on or off. Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with a Garmin Intelliducer™ attached). • Fuel-(available ...
Owner's Manual
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... Use the Rocker to go. 4. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11
... Use the Rocker to go. 4. Map pointer To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual 11