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Garmin GPSMAP 521 User Manual, English

1. To enable satellite imagery 1 While viewing the Navigation chart press MENU 2 Select Chart Setup gt Photos 3 Select one of the following e Off standard chart information is shown on the map e Land Only standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land e On photos overlay both the water and the land at a specified opacity The higher you set the percentage the more the satellite photos will cover both land and water R TIR Photo Overlay at 50 Photo Overlay at 100 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 19 Using Charts Viewing Aerial Photos Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks marinas and harbors Use these photos to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival Press MENU to Close Aerial Photo NOTE Use the Range keys to zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen 20 To access aerial photos from the Navigation chart Use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with the pointer and select Aerial Photo or Review Tr A s lt mec L N imo eae ieee SNR p d LK R TP i j LJ Perspective Overhead le ls SE i e N 40 42 580 AAI ARO Viewing Current station Information If current stations are available in your BlueChart g2 Vision region they appear
2. Differential ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver GPSMAP 420 420s GPSMAP 450 450s GPSMAP 520 520s GPSMAP 525 525s GPSMAP 550 550s GPSMAP 555 555s High sensitivity 14 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 451 451s GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 551 551s High sensitivity 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 556 556s dd Appendix Acquisition Times Average acquisition times for a stationary WAAS Accuracy receiver with a clear view of the sky Position lt 10 ft 3 m 95 typical GPSMAP 420 420s GPSMAP 450 450s Velocity 0 05 m sec steady state GPSMAP 520 520s GPSMAP 525 525s Dynamics 6 g GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 556 556s Power GPSMAP 550 550s GPSMAP 555 555s Pawar Soiree 10 2 vae Warm Approximately 15 seconds GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 451 451s Cold Approximately 45 seconds GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 451 451s GPSMAP 551 551s GPSMAP 556 556s GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 551 551s Power Source 10 35 Vde Warm Approximately 1 second GPSMAP 420 420s GPSMAP 450 450s Cold Approximately 38 seconds GPSMAP 520 520s GPSMAP 525 525s Warm your unit is at or near the last location where you GPSMAP 550 550s GPSMAP 555 5555 recently acquired satellites Usage 15 W max at 13 8 Vdc Cold your unit has moved by more than about 500 mi 800 Fuse AGC 3AG 3 0 A km since it was turned off Update Rate once per second GPS Accuracy Position l
3. e Shoreline Distance set the safe distance for your boat from the shore Nearest Near Normal Far or Farthest Shoreline Distance Auto Guidance Setting The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the auto guidance line to be placed The auto guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting Nearest Near Normal Far or Farthest are relative not absolute To ensure that the auto guidance line is placed an appropriate distance from shore you can assess the placement of the auto guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway To set the distance from shore 1 Dock your boat or drop anchor 2 From the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Dist gt Normal 3 From Home screen select Where To gt Waypoints 4 Select a waypoint for a destination that you have navigated to previously 5 Select Navigate To gt Guide To GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 6 Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and whether the turns enable efficient travel 7 Complete an action If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select MENU gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation Proceed to step 11 If the Auto Guidance li
4. 36 685 WO79 5 1 596 NOTE Press the right or left arrow to view additional information To stop navigating or to display the location on a chart Press MENU and select Stop Navigating 4 Select Navigate To To search for a destination by name 5 Select Go To 1 From the Home screen select Where To gt Search by Name OR 2 Use the Rocker to select characters and spell at least a portion Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 of the name of your destination Vision card to use Automatic Guidance 3 Press SELECT to view the 50 nearest destinations that contain 6 Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination your search criteria 4 Select the location gt Navigate To gt Go To or Route To or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 23 Where To Creating and Using Waypoints You can store up to 1 500 waypoints 3 000 waypoints for models GPSMAP 421 451 521 551 526 556 including s models with a user defined name symbol depth water temperature and comment for each waypoint To create a new waypoint 1 From the Home screen select Charts gt Navigation Chart 2 Use the map pointer Ye to select the location you want to designate as a waypoint 3 Press SELECT 4 Select Create Waypoint To mark your current location as a waypoint From any screen press the MARK key e Edit Waypoint designate a specific na
5. Mariner s Eye 3D Water Hazard Colors Range Rings toggles the range rings on or off to provide distance measurement Safe Depth adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts Lane Width adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating This setting also affects routes Route To but does not affect automatic guidance Guide To Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom Use the Range keys to adjust the view NOTE You must have an s series unit such as a GPSMAP 420s and a transducer wired through a marine network to receive sonar information Fish Eye 3D Settings To access additional settings or options for the Fish Eye 3D screen press MENU View selects a fish eye view of fore aft port or starboard Sonar Cone only available if sonar is present turns a cone that shows the area covered by your transducer on or off Fish Symbols only available if sonar is present displays suspended targets such as fish Targets are indicated by red green and yellow spheres Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest targets 17 Using Charts Suspended targets I Depth 52 7 Water Temp 15 0 Water Speed 16 2 m t Fish Eye 3D Tracks turns the track log on o
6. different days Use the map pointer YS to highlight a tide station icon lt gt and press SELECT For more information about tides see page 32 Changing the Navigation Chart Settings To change chart settings from the home screen select Charts gt Navigation Chart gt MENU gt Chart Setup Photos sets the high resolution satellite images to Off Land Only or On High resolution satellite imagery is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card Tides Currents turns tides and currents on or off page 32 Service Points turns marine service points on or off Roses displays a compass rose around your boat indicating compass direction True wind or apparent wind direction displays if the unit 1s connected to a compatible marine wind sensor GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts Detail adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at different zoom levels TTT Press left on Press right on ee the Rocker to the Rocker to indicator i decrease map increase map Compass rose detail detail Position N 2020 022 WOS80 09 650 Changing the Chart Appearance From the Home screen select Charts gt Navigation Chart gt MENU gt Chart Setup gt Chart Appearance Heading Line draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in Orientation changes the perspective of the map display the direction of travel e North Up sets the top of the map display to a n
7. speed if your transducer is capable cruising and navigation NOTE To display water temperature or water speed the connected transducer must be capable of measuring water temperature water speed or both Select Auto to display the values Appearance customize the display of fish symbols whiteline and the sonar color scheme e Fish Symbols set how the sonar interprets suspended targets or The unit does not interpret the sonar return data default Suspended targets appear as symbols Background sonar information appears making the distinction between fish and structure easier Suspended targets appear as symbols with background information shown The target depth of each symbol 1s also displayed Suspended targets appear as symbols No background information appears au Suspended targets appear as symbols with no background information shown The target depth of each symbol is displayed 48 e Whiteline highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help identify the hardness or softness o Off default turns off whiteline o High the most sensitive setting Almost all strong returns are highlighted in white o Medium amany strong returns are highlighted in white o Low the least sensitive setting Only the strongest returns are highlighted in white Color Scheme select White or Blue This affects the background on all sonar screens but does not change the Temp Log screen Ad
8. 25 2 34 127h N 2519487 HOB0 18 611 Panning the Navigation Chart Use the Rocker to move the map pointer V amp away from your To stop panning press MENU and then select Stop Panning current location and to scroll to other areas on the Navigation chart As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage Zooming In and Out on the Map The Range keys control the zoom level indicated by the scale at the bottom of the Navigation chart 800m The bar under the As you move the map pointer you can view the distance and number represents that distance on the map bearing from your current location and the map pointer s location coordinates in the lower right corner of the map GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 11 Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information Use the map pointer VT to view information about on screen map items waypoints and charts To access additional object information 1 On the Navigation chart highlight an item with the map pointer and press SELECT Selected item 2 Select the item If more than one item is in the area select Review and then select the item 12 Viewing Tide Station Information Tide station information appears on the chart with a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level You can view an in depth graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or on
9. From the home screen select Information gt Dashboard gt Trip NOTE To view fuel information your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor such as the Garmin GFS 10 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 31 Viewing Information To synchronize your fuel gauges with your fuel From the Home screen select Information gt Dashboard gt Fuel gt MENU s Fill Up All Tanks select when your tank is full An estimate of the total fuel is shown Adjust if necessary e Add Fuel To Boat select when you have added less than a full tank An estimate of the fuel added is shown Adjust if necessary s Set Total Fuel Onboard select to specify the total fuel in your tanks s Fuel Economy select either GPS Speed or Water Speed using data from a speed wheel for the fuel economy calculation Viewing Tide station Information NOTE You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Tide station information 1 Select Information gt Tides amp Currents gt Tides 2 Select a tide station Tide station information is shown 32 Date Tre MR High 0239 Low 09 22 uu W WW LTV TTT T TTT TTT Select Change Date gt Manual to view tide information for a different date Select Show Report to view the Tide Prediction Report for the selected station Viewing Current Information Use the Current Prediction screen to view information for currents NOTE You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to
10. Tides Currents 12 tide stations 32 viewing information 12 64 Trip Odometer 31 True north 38 turn the unit off 3 Turn Transition 38 U unit ID number 6 units of measure 37 user data backing up 34 clearing 33 transferring 34 viewing 33 V version software 37 VHF radio 50 viewing currents 32 other boats 35 tide stations 32 user data 33 creating 24 deleting 24 25 depth 48 edit existing 15 24 mark current location 24 moving 24 viewing 33 Where To 22 Whiteline 48 zoom 49 2x 49 4x 49 split 49 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com November 2009 Part Number 190 01074 10 Rev B Printed in Taiwan
11. Yes to save waypoints routes and tracks to the SD card The file name is saved with an ADM extension To transfer data waypoints routes tracks from an SD card 1 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer 3 Complete one of the following e Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data e Select Replace From Card to overwrite items on your chartplotter 4 Select the file name from the list The data is transferred from the SD card to the chartplotter To copy the built in maps to an SD card 1 Insert an SD card at least 4 GB into the SD card slot on the front of the unit 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Copy Built In Map to copy the maps loaded onto your chartplotter to the SD card To transfer data to or from a NMEA 2000 network 1 Connect the unit to a NMEA 2000 network Refer to the GPSMAP 400 500 Installation Instructions GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 451 451s GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 551 551s GPSMAP 556 556s 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Network 3 Complete one of the following e Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints routes and tracks to other chartplotters connected to the n
12. is full GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 21 Where To e Wrap continuously records the track log replacing the oldest track data with new data Record Interval defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded Recording more frequent plots 1s more accurate but fills the track log faster s Interval sets whether the interval is determined by distance time or resolution Select Change to set the value e Distance tecords the track based on a distance between points e Time records the track based on a time interval e Resolution trecords the track plot based on a variance from your course This setting is recommended for the most efficient use of memory The distance value Change is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point e Change sets the value of the interval Track Color sets the color of the track plot Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your unit In addition to detailed marine charting BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features 28 Mariner s Eye 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat for a three dimensional navigation aid The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner s Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data page 15 Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart Fish
13. number of digits Two Digits Three Digits or Four Digits to the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output e Waypoint Ds determine how the unit identifies waypoint identifiers Names or Numbers GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual NMEA 2000 Devices lists the NMEA 2000 devices on your network If a NMEA 2000 device has configuration options or settings select the device for a list of options GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 451 451s GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 551 551s GPSMAP 556 556s CANet Devices lists the CANet devices on your network If a CAN et device has configuration options or settings select the device for a list of options NOTE Only the GPSMAP 420 450 520 550 525 555 including s models are CANet compatible Setting Alarms You can set the unit to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met By default all alarms are turned off To set an alarm 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms 2 Select an alarm category 3 Select an alarm GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring the Chartplotter 4 Select On to turn on the alarm 5 Specify alarm information Setting Navigation Alarms To set a navigation alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Navigation Arrival set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a turn or destination waypoint s Type select whether you want arriv
14. position icon displays a flashing MENU question mark HOME For more information about GPS visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com aboutGPS GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 5 Getting Started Using Simulator Mode Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice The unit does not track satellites in simulator mode CAUTION Do not try to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is turned off Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals To turn on Simulator mode 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt System gt Simulator 2 Select Setup to set speed track control and position Viewing System Information You can view the software version the basemap version supplemental map information if applicable and the unit ID number for your chartplotter You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information From the home screen select Configure gt System gt System Information Restoring the Original Factory Settings 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt System gt System Information gt Factory Settings 2 Select Yes to restore all factory settings or select No to cancel The unit reboots and prompts you to adjust unit settings page 3 Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your unit supports Secure Digital SD ca
15. to 24 minutes 44 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Sonar When connected to a transducer the following chartplotters can be used as fishfinders GPSMAP 420s GPSMAP 450s GPSMAP 421s GPSMAP 451s GPSMAP 520s GPSMAP 525s GPSMAP 521s GPSMAP 526s GPSMAP 550s GPSMAP 555s GPSMAP 551s GPSMAP 556s Understanding the Full Screen Select the Full Screen option to view a full screen graph of the transducer s sonar readings From the Home screen select Sonar gt Full Screen GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Sonar Depth Temperature Speed Suspended targets Range Transducer frequency Full Screen 45 Using Sonar Understanding the Split Frequency Screen Understanding The Split Zoom Screen Use the Split Frequency screen dual frequency transducer only to Use the Split Zoom screen to view the full sonar data from the graph view both the 50 kHz and 200 kHz frequencies on the same screen and a zoomed in portion on the same screen A 50 kHz frequency graph appears on the left a 200 kHz frequency From the Home screen select Sonar gt Split Zoom graph appears on the right Depth temperature From the Home screen select Sonar gt Split Frequency and speed Depth temperature and speed Zoom Zoomed J window Range depth scale N Range Zoom level Transducer frequency Split Zoom Frequencies Split Frequency 46 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Understa
16. 0 500 Series Owner s Manual To turn DSC on or off 1 Select Configure gt Other Vessels 2 Select DSC to toggle it on or off Adding a DSC Contact You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter See page 53 for information on making an individual routine call 1 While viewing a chart press MENU gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC List gt Add Contact 2 Use the Rocker to enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number of the vessel and press SELECT 3 Use the on screen keyboard to enter the name of the vessel and select Done Viewing the DSC List The DSC list is a log of the most recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered The DSC list can contain up to 100 entries The DSC list shows the most recent call from a boat Ifa second call is received from the same boat it replaces the first call in the call list From a chart screen press MENU gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC List GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Digital Selective Calling Receiving Distress Calls If your Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are connected via NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call If position information was sent with the distress call that information is also available and recorded with the call The Fl symbol designates a distress call in the DSC List and marks the position of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the time
17. 1s not stuck If the wheel turns freely check the cable connections If you continue to get the message contact Garmin Product Support Fuel Capacity enter the total fuel capacity of your boat 43 Configuring the Chartplotter Configuring Other Vessels s AIS Alarm when On is selected a message is displayed To configure settings for boats other than your own from the AIS Dangerous Target when a vessel enters the safe Home screen select Configure gt Other Vessels zone When Off is selected the message will not be displayed a NOTE To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats your unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device AIS turn AIS Automatic Identification System on or off AIS alerts you to area traffic by providing boat IDs position course and speed for boats that are within range and equipped with a transponder DSC turn DSC Digital Selective Calling on or off AIS Alarm create a safe zone around your boat for collision avoidance The zone can be customized To customize safe zone settings From the Home screen select Configure gt Other Vessels gt AIS Alarm e Range change the measured radius of the safe zone ring to a specified distance from 500 ft to 2 0 nm or from 150 m to 3 0 km or from 500 ft to 2 0 mi e Time to Safe Zone sounds an alarm if AIS or MARPA determines that a target will intersect the safe zone within the defined time interval from 1
18. 2 Posn Precision 40 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Power Backlight key 5 power source 56 product registration iv Q quick links i R radio 50 Range sonar 49 Range keys 5 Range Rings 15 17 registering your product iv restoring factory settings 6 Rocker key 5 Roses 12 routes creating 25 deleting 26 editing 26 labels 38 viewing 33 route to 22 S safe zone settings 44 Safe Depth 17 38 Safe Height 39 Safety Shading 14 satellite imagery enabling 19 Save To Card 34 35 37 screenshots 60 scroll speed 47 SD cards inserting 6 removing 6 SELECT key 5 Serial Port setup 40 Service Points 12 settings alarms 41 chart 12 communications 40 fish eye 3D 17 initializing 3 language 38 navigation preferences 38 system 37 units of measure 37 Shoreline Distance 39 simulator 37 mode 6 Skyview 37 software license agreement 61 software version 37 63 sonar Time options 38 W advanced settings 48 tracks 18 26 WAAS 37 cone 17 transducer water temperature 58 full screen 45 dual frequency 49 Waypoint IDs 40 scroll speed 47 transferring data 33 34 waypoints 15 setting up 47 48 setup 47 specifications 57 split frequency 46 split zoom 46 temperature log 47 specifications 55 Speed Filter 37 Speed Sources 38 Split Frequency 46 Split Zoom 46 spot depths 14 Surface Noise 47 symbols 14 System Alarms 42 System Information 37 viewing 6 system settings 37 T Temp Log 47 Temp Offset 43
19. Directory Item With This MMSI Already Exists the MMSI number is already in the DSC directory Use a different number 58 Directory Memory is Full Can t Create Entry the DSC directory has reached the maximum of 100 contacts Delete unneeded contacts to add new ones Distress Call a DSC distress call has been received Take appropriate action Entering Leaving target water temperature the target water temperature is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the temperature specified by the Water Temperature Alarm These messages appear when you enter or leave that zone Entering Safe Region the boat is approaching a safe region as defined by your configuration settings Entering Unsafe Region the boat is approaching an unsafe region as defined by your configuration settings Fish Alarm a beep sounds if enabled when a fish is detected This alarm does not show a message banner Invalid MMSI enter a valid MMSI Lost Satellite Reception the unit has lost satellite signals Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the transducer page 43 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual No Waypoints Routes Tracks User Waypoints Found attempted to transfer user data from an SD card that does not contain the specified type of data Make sure there 1s data to transfer on the SD card Off Course Alarm y
20. Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview of map 526 POWER 7 BACKLIGHT GARMIN RANGE ROCKER MARK SELECT MENU HOME Position 255 BTF HOBO 10 310 ae Power Data External GPS SD card slot antenna GPSMAP 520 525 550 555 wd a GPSMAP 526 shown Z GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 1 Getting Started External GPS antenna Power Data GPSMAP 420 450 NMEA 2000 External GPS antenna Power Data GPSMAP 526 556 GPSMAP 421 451 521 551 E GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Turning the Unit On or Off Initializing Unit Settings To turn on the unit press and release the Power key When the The first time you turn on your unit you must configure the initial Warning screen appears select I Agree to view the Home screen settings NOTE The first time you turn on your unit you must configure the A NOTE You can change these settings later using the Configure initial settings See Initializing Unit Settings screen page 6 To turn off the unit press and hold the Power key Language select the language to display on your screen Welcome select OK Store Demonstration select NO This option i
21. GPSMAP 400 500 series owner s manual P l Postio Depth S TEMAN TAST SAGE GARMIN 2009 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify an
22. Memory is Full Can t Create Track the track log memory is full No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to create memory space Track Truncated a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for the most recent data Transducer Disconnected Sonar Turned Off there is not a transducer attached there is a bad cable or transducer or the transducer cable was disconnected If the transducer cable is removed while the unit 1s on reconnect and cycle power Transfer Complete the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device 59 Appendix User Card Not Found Please Insert Card attempted to transfer user data without an SD card containing user data being present in the SD card slot Warning Auto guidance route starting and ending position moved due to safe depth settings the auto guidance route was calculated but the starting and ending positions were moved because of safe depth settings Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working the speed sensor is not detected Check the connections Water Temperature Alarm sonar has reported a temperature above below inside or outside the specified values Waypoint Already Exists you entered a waypoint name that already exists in memory Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint Waypoint Memory Full you have saved the maximum number of waypoi
23. Select the route to edit the route delete the route or navigate to the route To create a route using Automatic Guidance when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card 1 From the Navigation chart select your destination 2 Select Navigate To gt Guide To Your route is calculated NOTE You can change the automatic guidance path to a route by selecting the end of the path and selecting Navigate To gt Route To The automatic guidance path stays on the screen allowing you to trace it while creating a route To edit a route 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes 2 Select the route to edit 3 Select Edit Route You can edit the route name or use the chart or turn list to edit the route turns To delete a route 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes 2 Select the route to delete 3 Select Delete gt OK 26 To bypass a waypoint on a route 1 Create a route as previously described 2 Select the waypoint that follows the waypoint you are bypassing 3 Select Navigate To gt Go To or Route To Using Tracks A track is a recording of your path The track currently being recorded is the active track An active track can be saved To turn on the track log From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Tracks gt On A trailing line on the chart indicates your track GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owne
24. Zone the DST option is not available and is automatically set to Auto s DST Daylight Saving Time select Off On or Auto The auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off 38 depending on the time of year Changing the System Language To change the system language from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Language Select the language Configuring Navigation Preferences To change navigation preferences from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation Route Labels for saved routes this determines whether route turns are indicated by number Turn 1 Turn 2 and so on or by waypoint name or whether the description of turns 1s hidden Turn Transition set how much time or how far before a turn in a route that you transition to the next leg Speed Sources specify the sensor used for wind numbers and fuel economy Select Wind or Fuel Economy to toggle between water from a water speed sensor and GPS from the calculated GPS speed Auto Guidance set the automatic guidance parameters s Safe Depth set the minimum depth chart depth datum to allow when calculating an automatic guidance path A safe depth of less than one meter 1s not allowed when using automatic guidance GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring the Chartplotter e Safe Height set the minimum height chart height datum of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under
25. a bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line and you turn off the Route Leg data bar Wind VMG appears under these conditions e The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are not navigating a route or an automatic guidance line e The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when the Route Leg data bar is on Chart Setup customize the Navigation chart settings page 12 Understanding Chart Data BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines with deep water represented in white intertidal zones spot soundings as depicted on the original paper chart navigational aids and symbols and obstructions and cable areas GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts ee to a Point on the Chart To pan the map press up down right or left on the Rocker From the Home screen select Charts 2 Select Navigation Chart Fishing Chart or Split Navigation Chart 3 Use the Rocker to select the point on the chart to which you want to go Map 4 Press SELECT pointer 5 Select Navigate To 6 Select Go To or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic Guidance 7 Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination To create a route to a point on the chart see page
26. al alarms to sound only when nearing destinations or when nearing either turns or destinations Select Off to disable arrival alarms e Activation select whether the arrival alarm triggers on time to arrival or distance to arrival e Change Time Change Distance if you have Activation set to Time select Change Time to set the number of minutes before arrival that the alarm should sound If you have Activation set to Distance select Change Distance to set the distance before arrival that the alarm should sound Use the Rocker to change the time or distance Anchor Drag set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance Off Course set an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance 41 Configuring the Chartplotter Setting System Alarms To set a system alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt System Clock set an alarm using the system GPS clock The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work Battery set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a specified low voltage GPS Accuracy set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value Setting Sonar Alarms To set a sonar alarm from the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Sonar NOTE You must be recetving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to configure sonar alarms Shallow Water set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the
27. aners Cleaners containing ammonia alcohol abrasives or anti grease detergents will harm the anti reflective coating It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti reflective coatings and a clean lint free cloth NMEA 2000 The following GPSMAP 400 and GPSMAP 500 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the boat GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 451 451s GPSMAP 526 526s GPSMAP 551 551s GPSMAP 556 556s To connect one of these chartplotter to an existing NMEA 2000 network and to see a list of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers see the GPSMAP 400 500 Series Installation Instructions GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE UNIT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Sof
28. arge vessel that may draw several feet of water To adjust the Keel Offset 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt My Boat gt Keel Offset 2 Use the Rocker to enter the measured distance from the transducer location to the water line or to the keel of the boat e If you are measuring down to the keel transducer installed at the water line enter a positive number This shows the depth at the bottom of the keel e If you are measuring up to the water line transducer installed on the bottom of the keel enter a negative number This shows the depth at the surface 3 Select Done to accept the number GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Transducer at Surface A positive number shows depth at the bottom of the keel Transducer at the Bottom of the Keel A negative number Shows depth at the surface Temp Offset set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor of your transducer Calibrate Water Speed use this menu to calibrate a speed sensing device Follow the on screen directions for calibration If you do not have a speed sensing device this menu does not appear NOTE If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not registering a speed a Speed Too Low message appears Select OK and safely increase the speed of the boat If you get the message again stop the boat and make sure the speed sensor wheel
29. ation gt Other Vessels gt DSC List 2 Select the vessel from the list gt Edit 3 Select an option s Select Symbol to edit the symbol e Select Trail Line to edit the line color Placing an Individual Routine Call When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000 compatible radio you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual routine call When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter you can select one of the following channels on which you want to communicate The radio transmits this request with your call The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available in all frequency bands 6 8 9 10 13 15 16 17 67 68 69 71 72 73 or 77 NOTE The default channel is 72 However select Channel to select a different channel from the list If you select a different channel the chartplotter uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using a different channel 53 Digital Selective Calling To make an individual routine call 1 While viewing a chart press MENU gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC List 2 Select the station to call from the list 3 Select Review gt Call with Radio 4 Select Send to send the information about the call to the radio 5 On your Garmin VHF radio select Call Calling an AIS Target When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a Garmin VHF NMEA 2000 compatible radio you can use the chartp
30. ce setting Configuring Communications Settings To change the communications settings from the Home screen select Configure gt Communications Serial Port 1 configures the input output format for serial port I to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices a computer or other Garmin devices Serial Port 2 if supported configures the input output format for serial port 2 to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices a computer or other Garmin devices e Garmin Data Transfer supports the input or output of Garmin proprietary data for communicating with Garmin software e Garmin Remote Sonar Transfer GPSMAP 40 420 450 520 550 525 555 supports the input or output of Garmin proprietary sonar data for communicating with Garmin software e NMEA Standard supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences e NMEA High Speed supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers NMEA 0183 Setup enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for sounder route system and Garmin NMEA settings To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt Communications gt NMEA 0183 Setup 2 Select a setting Sounder Route System or Garmin 3 Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence to toggle the output on or off e Posn Precision adjust the
31. creen to return to the Home screen Navigating to a Destination page 22 e Press MENU from any of the main screens to access advanced Creating and Using Waypoints page 24 settings l Configuring System Settings page 37 e Press and release the C Power key to adjust the display settings Using Sonar page 45 Manual Conventions Alarms and Messages page 57 In this manual when you are instructed to select an item small arrows gt appear in the text They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the Rocker and press the SELECT key after each item For example if you see select Charts gt Navigation Chart you should highlight Charts and GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual i Introduction Time l a lT TPS and SNONGG TT Manual Conventions e rens sr r rr rr RASK SARA Rn QUK LINKS eee nn NNE Declaration of Conformity DOC sss esse eee eee Product eT re Contact Gamin Getting Startede E UNIT OVEN VIC W na iendane aiiai Turning the Unit On or QT sese eee Tits loe T Teens erorian aT Adjusting the Backlog eee eee USING UNG KeyPad T Acquiring GPS Satellite SIgnalg eee eee eee Using SIME AION MOG oc arabian aaa n east aaae TE Viewing System Information see eee ee eee eee eee ee Restoring the Original Factory Settings eee eee eee ee Inserting and Removing SD Cards eee eee eee Understanding the Home Screen sese sese eee eee eee Using Charts sss sese ss
32. d the navaid is highlighted and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages 2 Press SELECT to view details about the navaid GPS Heading Gs Speed ese Mariner s Eye 3D Settings PAIS To access additional settings or options from the Mariner s Eye 3D screen press MENU For settings and options related to Waypoints amp Tracks Other Vessels and Data Bars see Navigation Chart Menu on page 9 To customize the appearance of the Mariner s Eye 3D screen select MENU gt Chart Appearance Style Selects how chart data is displayed over 3D terrain e Classic uses color schemes to indicate 3D terrain e Charts provides chart information in a 3D view Rd 1 53 0 bin ra Photos provides satellite photo imagery in addition to chart information Mariner s Eye 3D Navigation Chart Press the Range key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water Press the Range key to move the view away from the boat The scale EEE temporarily appears at the bottom of the screen To view details about navaids such as beacons lights and obstructions 16 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Hazard Colors Turns hazard colors on or off The Off setting shows the land as seen from the water The On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale Blue indicates deep water yellow is shallow water and red is very shallow water Posithon N 25 S33 625 WOBO 16 991
33. dcsicnicatenstt heniacienuheaonct 51 Viewing the DSC LIST sisssmsmessseissseeisssipiatsorsdvsniets varen 51 Receiving Distress Calle sese eee 51 Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio 52 Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter 52 POSITION TTGCKINO H 52 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual iii Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information 9 LAMPS INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS Hereby Garmin declares that the GPSMAP 400 series C C and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC For more information go to www garmin com aboutGarmin environment disposal jsp Declaration of Conformity DoC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your unit In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 In the UK contact Garmin
34. e boat as a three dimensional navigation aid The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner s Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data NOTE If you are using a GPSMAP 420 421 520 521 525 526 including s models you must insert an optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD card to view detailed Navigation and Mariner s Eye charts Using the Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan your course to view map information and as a navigational aid To access a Navigation chart from the Home screen select Charts gt Navigation Chart GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts GPS Speed GPS Heading Other Vessels view information about other vessels if Your boat N 12 3 2 056 your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS Automatic S Identification System or DSC Digital Selective Calling device page 50 Exposed Tide station l o wreck NI Stop Navigation stop navigating to your destination only available while navigating Beacon E Light Data Bars show or hide cruising navigation fishing fuel or Manna sailing numbers services GPS Speed GPS Heading Exposed Esa wee 3 056 amarna Zoom scale zu N 25 28 Evry 53 WO80 09 650 ate ae Aes Navigation Chart with g2 Vision Navigation Chart Menu Data To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart bars press MENU Full Screen Map view the Navigation or Fishing chart in full screen mode with
35. e version on the computer by clicking Help gt About MapSource If the version is older than 6 12 2 update to the most current version by clicking Help gt Check for Software Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www garmin com Insert the SD card into an SD card reader that is attached to the computer 33 Viewing Information 4 From within MapSource click Transfer gt Send to Device 5 From the Send to Device window select the drive for the SD card reader and the types of data you want to copy to your chartplotter 6 Click Send 7 Insert the SD card into your chartplotter 8 From the Home screen on your chartplotter select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer 9 Complete one of the following e Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data e Select Replace From Card to overwrite the data on your chartplotter 10 Select the file name from the list The data is transferred from the SD card to the chartplotter To transfer data waypoints routes tracks to an SD card 1 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Save To Card 3 Complete one of the following s Select the file name from the list s Select Add New File to create a new file Enter the file name using the Rocker and select Done 34 4 Select
36. e waypoints and tracks e Tracks turn tracks on or off page 26 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts e Waypoints view sort or filter existing waypoints or create new ones e New Waypoint edit delete or create a new waypoint e Active Tracks manage tracks page 26 e Saved Tracks view a list of tracks that have been saved Other Vessels view information about other vessels To view information about other vessels your unit must be connected to an external AIS Automatic Identification System or DSC Digital Selective Calling device Data Bars page 9 show or hide the numbers for cruising navigation fishing fuel sailing or the compass tape Chart Appearance customize the Perspective 3D chart e Range Rings toggles the range rings on or off to provide distance measurement s Lane Width adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating This setting also affects routes Route To but does not affect automatic guidance Guide To Using Mariner s Eye 3D A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner s Eye 3D that provides a detailed three dimensional view from above and behind the boat according to your course and provides a visual navigation 15 Using Charts aid This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals reefs 1 Use the Rocker to point to the navaid When the cursor is over bridges or channels and is beneficial when trying to identify entry the navai
37. eclaration of Conformity iv delete a waypoint 25 depth line 47 depth waypoint 48 detail 13 Display 37 Distress Calls 51 DSC 44 50 contact 51 list 51 E edit a route 26 edit existing waypoint 24 EGNOS 37 factory settings restoring 6 fish eye 3D 17 settings 17 fishing chart 18 Fish Symbols 17 48 frequency 49 Fuel Capacity 43 fuel gauges 31 full screen sonar 45 fuse 56 G gain 49 Garmin Data Transfer 40 gauges fuel 31 goto 22 GPS 3 37 56 Grid North 38 guide to 22 H Hazard Colors 17 heading 38 Heading Line 13 Head Up 13 HOME key 5 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual ID number 6 K keel offset 43 keypad 5 L Lane Width 15 17 Language 38 N Man Overboard 24 52 map datum 38 MapSource data 33 mariner s eye 3D colors 17 mark current location 24 MENU key 5 messages 57 move a waypoint 24 My Boat 43 N Navaid Type 14 Navigate To 11 23 25 26 53 Navigation Alarms 41 navigation charts 8 navigation preferences 38 New Waypoint 15 NMEA 0183 Setup 40 NMEA 2000 Setup 41 NMEA High Speed 40 NMEA Standard 40 Noise Reject 49 north grid 38 magnetic 38 true 38 north up 13 No Zoom 49 numbers customizing 30 overlay numbers 10 viewing 30 O object information accessing 12 odometer 31 Other Vessels 44 D Pause Sonar 48 Perspective 3D 15 photos 12 physical specifications 55 Points of Interest POI 14 21 28 Position Format 38 position tracking 5
38. etwork Existing data is overwritten on those chartplotters e Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to the network Unique data is combined with existing data on every chartplotter To back up data to a computer 1 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit 2 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Save To Card 3 Complete one of the following e Select the file name from the list e Select Add New File to create a new file Enter the file name using the Rocker and press Select 4 Remove the SD card from the unit and insert it into an SD card reader attached to a computer GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Viewing Information 5 From Windows Explorer open the Garmin UserData folder on the SD card 6 Copy the appropriate ADM file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer To restore backup data to your chartplotter 1 Copy the appropriate ADM file from the computer to an SD card in the Garmin UserData folder 2 Insert the SD card into your chartplotter 3 From the Home screen on your chartplotter select Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Replace From Card To delete all waypoints routes and tracks 1 From the Home screen on your chartplotter select Information gt User Data gt Clear User Data 2 Select Waypoints Routes Saved Tracks or All 3 Select OK t
39. ge 36 to the network your chartplotter prompts you to start a Williamson turn to the man overboard point To view a list of position reports 1 From the Home screen select Information gt Other Vessels gt If you cancel the man overboard distress call on the radio the man DSC List overboard screen no longer appears 2 Select from the following options l e Select Call with Radio to set up an individual routine call Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated with the radio to call the vessel that sent the position report from the Chartplotter This option is only available if you are using a Garmin NMEA When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio 2000 compatible radio and you activate navigation to a man e Select Edit to edit the vessel name and the vessel symbol overboard location the radio displays the Distress Call page to and add a comment If your radio is tracking the position initiate a man overboard distress call On the radio press and hold of the vessel select Trail to show or hide the trail line for the vessel and select Trail Line to change the line color the DISTRESS key for at least three seconds to send the distress Select Clear Report to delete the call report Select Create call Waypoint to set a waypoint at the position sent with the For information on placing distress calls from your Garmin radio distress call see your Garmin VHF Radio Owner s Manual For information o
40. ge units of measure from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Units System Units a global setting that defines individual units of measure at the same time Statute mh ft F Metric kh m C Nautical Kt ft F or Custom Select Custom to individually define units of measure for depth temperature distance speed elevation volume and pressure NOTE You must be recetving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to view depth and water temperature information 3 Configuring the Chartplotter Heading sets the reference used in calculating heading information e Auto Magnetic automatically sets the magnetic declination for your location e True sets true north as the heading reference s Grid sets grid north as the heading reference 000 e User Magnetic allows you to set the magnetic variation value Position Format change the coordinate style in which a given location reading appears Do not change the position format unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Map Datum change the coordinate system in which the map is structured Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum Time set the time options e Time Format select 12 hour 24 hour or UTC time format e Time Zone set the time zone you want displayed for time readings If Auto is selected for the Time
41. ing Charts provides a view of the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data This chart works well for offshore deep sea fishing High Resolution Satellite Imagery provides high resolution satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Navigation chart Aerial Photos provides a view of marinas and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your surroundings Detailed Roads and POI data provides a view of roads restaurants and other points of interest POIs along the shore Current Data provides a view of current station information page 32 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Where To e Auto Guidance uses the chart data and specified boat safe depth to determine the best course to your destination page 38 NOTE You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your computer for backup or viewing purposes You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision compatible Garmin GPS units Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot When you start any type of navigation Go To Route To Guide To or Follow Track if you are connected to a compatible Garmin autopilot you are prompted to engage the autopilot GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 29 Viewing Information Viewing Information Viewing Numbers You can view and customize numerical data including depth GPS information and navigation information You can customize the
42. ints 2 Select the waypoint or the MOB you want to delete 3 Select Review gt Delete The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 20 routes 100 routes for models GPSMAP 421 451 521 551 526 556 including s models with up to 250 waypoints each To create a route from your present location 1 From the Navigation chart use the map pointer Ye to select your destination 2 Select Navigate To gt Route To 3 Use the map pointer Ye to select the location at which you want to make the last turn toward your destination Press SELECT Repeat this step to add additional turns GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Press SELECT to Add Turn A Press MENU to navigate J gt 40 300 N 2526 297 TT TET 5 Press MENU to cancel to undo the last turn or to begin navigating the route To create a route in another location 1 From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Routes gt New Route 2 Select Use Chart or Use Waypoint List 3 If you select Use Chart use the map pointer Va to select the initial location at which you want to start the new route If you select Use Waypoint List select the first waypoint on the route 4 Choose the location of the first turn and press SELECT Repeat until the route is complete 25 Where To 5 Select MENU to save the route 6
43. lotter interface to set up an individual routine call to an AIS target For more information on selecting a channel other than the default channel Channel 72 see page 53 To make an individual routine call to an AIS target 1 While viewing a chart use the Rocker to select an AIS target A 2 Select AIS Vessel gt Call with Radio 3 Select Send to send the information about the call to the radio 4 On your Garmin VHF radio select Call 54 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Specifications Physical Specifications Size 400 Series W x H x D 5 7 in x 5 0 in x 3 0 in 14 5 cm x 12 7 cm x 7 6 cm 500 Series W x H x D 5 9 in x 6 4 in x 2 9 in 15 0 cm x 16 3 cm x 7 4 cm Weight 400 Series 1 30 Ib 560 g 500 Series 1 75 Ib 800 g Display GPSMAP 420 421 450 451 4 0 in diagonal 10 6 cm QVGA display with adjustable brightness 320 x 240 pixels GPSMAP 520 521 550 551 5 0 in diagonal 12 7 cm QVGA display with adjustable brightness 320 x 234 pixels GPSMAP 525 526 555 556 5 0 in diagonal 12 7 cm Full VGA display with adjustable brightness 640 x 480 pixels capable of 4 096 colors Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards Temp Range From 5 F to 131 F from 15 C to 55 C GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Compass Safe Distances Model Number Compass Safe Distance 38 in 95 om Performance Receiver
44. me symbol water depth or water temperature e Delete deletes the waypoint e Man Overboard designates the current location as a Man Overboard location e Right or Left Arrow switches between waypoint information and the Navigation chart NOTE Selecting MARK creates a waypoint only at your present location 24 To edit an existing waypoint 1 From the Navigation chart use the map pointer VR to highlight the waypoint on the Navigation chart OR From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Waypoints 2 Select the waypoint you want to edit 3 Select Edit Waypoint 4 Select the waypoint attribute you want to change Name Symbol Depth Water Temp Comment or Position To move the waypoint on the Navigation chart 1 Select the waypoint on the Navigation chart 2 Select Review The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the vicinity 3 Select the button for the waypoint you want to edit 4 Select Move 5 Press SELECT to save the new location or press MENU to cancel the move To view a list of all waypoints From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Waypoints GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Where To To delete a waypoint or an MOB 1 From the Navigation chart use the map pointer XR to highlight the waypoint or the MOB on the Navigation chart OR From the Home screen select Information gt User Data gt Waypo
45. n e Select Clear Report to delete the call report activating navigation to a man overboard location see page 24 52 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual e Select Navigate To to Go To or Route To the location sent with the position report page 11 Configuring Vessel Trails on the Navigation Chart If you have your chartplotter configured to show trails the Navigation chart displays a black dot for each reported position a black line indicating the path of the vessel and a WW Blue Flag symbol indicating the last reported position To set the duration of displayed trail points 1 From a chart screen press MENU gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC Trails 2 Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the Navigation chart For example if you select 4 Hours all trail points less than four hours old for tracked vessels are displayed To turn trail lines off for tracked vessels 1 From a chart screen press MENU gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC Trails 2 Select Off to turn trails off for every vessel To show or hide the trail line for a specific vessel that is sending position reports 1 From the Home screen select Information gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC List 2 Select the vessel from the list gt Edit GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Digital Selective Calling 3 Select Trail To change the symbol and color of the trail line for a vessel 1 From the Home screen select Inform
46. nding the Temp Log Screen If you are using a temperature capable transducer the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of temperature readings over time The current temperature and the depth are shown in the top left corner From the Home screen select Sonar gt Temp Log Press MENU to set the duration and the scale for the log Temperature range ee ee eee ee Time elapsed Temp Log GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Sonar The temperature appears along the right side and the time elapsed appears along the bottom The graph scrolls to the left as information is received Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to all sonar screens From the Home screen select Sonar gt Sonar Setup Scroll Speed adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right to left Ultrascroll Fast Medium or Slow If using a speed capable transducer select Auto to have the scroll speed automatically adjust to the water speed of your boat Surface Noise show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the water Hide surface noise to help reduce clutter Depth Line quickly reference a specific depth Show or Hide To set the depth of the reference line select Show and then press up or down on the Rocker A Scope display a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen 4 Using Sonar Data Bars show or hide battery voltage water temperature water
47. ne is too close to known obstacles from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Far If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Near 8 If you selected Near or Far in step 7 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and whether the turns enable efficient travel 9 Complete an action If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select MENU gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation Proceed to step 11 If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Farthest 39 Configuring the Chartplotter e If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide from the Home screen select Configure gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Nearest 10 If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 9 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line Determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and whether the turns enable efficient travel 11 Repeat steps 1 10 at least once more using a different destination each time until you are familiar with the functionality of the Shoreline Distan
48. ng Other Vessels cccsscssscsscssssssssssssssssssessesessesesers he GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Introduction Configuring the Chartplotter cccssesesssssseeeees 37 Placing an Individual Routine Call cece 53 Configuring System Settings eee eee eee 37 Calling an AIS Taget 54 Configuring Units of Measure sees eee eee 37 Append eee 55 Changing the System Language 38 Specifications oo c ceeecseesesceseescsesseseesesstsesetseststssensestsssesnsess 55 Configuring Navigation Preferences ee 38 Alarms and Messages 57 Configuring Communications Settings s mmm 40 Capturing Screenshots 60 Setting PAN TG aaia aaia aan E 41 Caring for the Unit 60 Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm a sms 42 Software License Agreement 61 Configuring MY Boat sss esse eee 43 Configuring Other Vessels sse eee ee 44 aad 62 USING SONAT ees seticsees denen casssecscoasiewagecaencatscenseancesiesenrseens sans 45 Understanding the Full Sereen sese 45 Understanding the Split Frequency Screen e eee 46 Understanding The Split ZOOM Screen eee eee eee 46 Understanding the Temp Log Screen sese eee ee eee 47 Seting Up SO RAM oosevssiiosensneskeniiotesimser tries krke ias kininis 47 Advanced Sonar Settings sse eee ee eee eee eee ee eee 48 Digital Selective Calling DSC sssssssssssssssssssssrsnransensnnnn nand 50 Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio sees 50 Adding a DSC COMA Cie pacrarcetsiencarnaseotcuana
49. ng the Backlight 1 Press and release the 1 Power key 2 Select Backlight To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light select Auto Backlight automatic backlight is available only on the GPSMAP 525 526 555 and 556 To switch between Day and Night mode 1 Press and release the C Power key 2 Select Color Mode 3 Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between modes GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started POWER BACKLIGHT Press and hold to turn the unit on or off press and release to adjust the backlight and day and night modes RANGE Press to adjust the range of the sonar Press to zoom in or out on a chart Press to page up or down on lists ROCKER Press up down left or right to move through menus highlight fields and enter data MARK Press to mark a waypoint SELECT Press to select highlighted items HOME Press to return to the Home screen MENU Press to access additional settings and configuration options press to return to the previous screen when indicated POWER Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals BACKLIGHT When you turn on the unit the GPS receiver must collect satellite RANGE data and establish the current location When the unit acquires ROCKER satellite signals the signal strength bars at the top of the Home MARK screen are green KH When the unit loses satellite signals the SELECT green bars disappear il and the
50. noise rejection Manually adjusting the amount of noise that is rejected helps fine tune the sonar to show the most detail with the least noise When Frequency is set to Dual and Gain is set to Manual you can individually adjust noise rejection for each frequency GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 49 Digital Selective Calling Digital Selective Calling DSC Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio The following table indicates the features that are available when you connect your chartplotter to a VHF radio over a NMEA 0183 network or a NMEA 2000 network NMEA 0183 NMEA 2000 Garmin NMEA Garmin NMEA VHF Radio VHF Radio 0183 VHF Radio 2000 VHF Radio The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio If your radio is capable GPS position X X X X information is transmitted with DSC calls The chartplotter can receive DSC distress and Etag X X X X position information from the radio The chartplotter can track the positions 2 X X X X of vessels sending position reports Quickly set up and send individual routine call v details to your Garmin VHF radio When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your radio the chartplotter displays the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man overboard point When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your chartplotter the radio displays the Distress Call page to initiate a man overboard distress call 50 GPSMAP 40
51. nts Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries Capturing Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of any screen displayed on your unit as a bitmap BMP file and then transfer it to your computer 60 To capture screenshots 1 Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit 2 Select Configure gt System gt Beeper Display 3 Select Screenshot Capture to turn screenshot captures On 4 When you are on a screen you want to capture press and hold the HOME button for at least six seconds 5 Select OK when the Screenshot Taken window is displayed To copy the screenshots to your computer 1 Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it into an SD card reader that is attached to a computer 2 From Windows Explorer open the Garmin scrn folder on the SD card 3 Copy the appropriate BMP file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer Caring for the Unit The case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Cleaning the Screen The lens on the screen is coated with a special anti reflective coating that 1s sensitive to skin oils waxes and abrasive cle
52. number of fields shown and the type of information shown in each field You can view up to six fields of numerical information Use the Information screen to access information about dashboard gauges tides currents user data and other vessels Viewing a Compass From the Home screen select Information gt Dashboard gt To view the Numbers screen from the Home screen select Compass Information gt Dashboard gt Numbers 47 3 Dist Next Time Next Off Course 8 69 03 37 LO 2 Position N 25 33 001 GPS Speed KA W080 16 903 GPS Heading GPS Speed 348 2 4 Dist Dest Arr 8 69 10 41 000 To customize the Numbers screen 1 From the Home screen select Information gt Dashboard gt Numbers 2 Press MENU and select Configure 30 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Viewing Information 3 Select the number of fields to show 3 4 5 or 6 T 4 Select information to show in each field 244 01 48 03 59 To reset the trip information maximum speed odometer or all values press MENU while viewing the trip information L MENU I L MENU J Viewing Fuel Gauges To view fuel gauges from the Home screen select Information gt Dashboard gt Fuel Fuel level in each tank total fuel remaining cruising range fuel flow for each engine total fuel flow fuel economy for each tank and total fuel economy are displayed Viewing Trip Information
53. o delete the data Viewing Other Vessels To view information about other boats from the Home screen select Information gt Other Vessels NOTE To view information about other boats your unit must be connected to an external AIS Automatic Identification System or DSC Digital Selective Calling device See page 50 for more information 35 Viewing Information AIS List view information about all of the boats your unit is monitoring The AIS list shows the MMSIs or if the boat is broadcasting it names of the AIS boats and is sorted by range The boat nearest to your boat appears at the top of the list DSC List view the 100 most recent calls The DSC List shows the most recent call from a boat If a second call is received from the same boat it replaces the first call in the list Select Options to sort calls by name type MMSI distance from your boat or the time the call was received Select Options gt Delete All to delete all the calls from the list To add a DSC contact 1 Select Add Contact 2 Use the Rocker to enter the MMSI number of the vessel 3 Use the Rocker to enter the name of the vessel 36 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring the Chartplotter Use the Configure screen to configure unit settings Configuring System Settings To change general system settings from the Home screen select Configure gt System Simulator turn Simulator mode on or off Select Setup to set simulator
54. on the Navigation chart as highlighted Ra arrows These detailed icons show the speed and L direction of the current at a glance Select Review or the name of the station to display a current graph Current station icon GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts Detailed Road and POI Data BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and points of interest POI data which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as restaurants lodging local attractions and more For instructions on searching for and navigating to these POIs see the Where To section beginning on page 22 Navigation chart screen Using Automatic Guidance Automatic Guidance automatically creates and suggests routes based on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information See page 38 for instructions on setting up Automatic Guidance for your boat The Where To section on page 22 has more information on how to use Automatic Guidance Sonar screen Navigation Sonar Combination To access additional settings or options for the chart sonar screen press MENU Using the Chart Sonar Screen NOTE The Chart Sonar screen like the Sonar screen is only available when using a sonar capable unit with a transducer attached Use the Chart Sonar screen to view the Navigation chart Fishing chart Mariner s Eye 3D or Fish Eye 3D and sonar at the same time To view a split chart sonar screen 1 From the Home screen selec
55. options such as simulated position speed and direction Beeper Display select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds Select Display gt Backlight to brighten or darken the backlight Select Display gt Color Mode to switch between Day mode and Night mode page 4 Auto Power GPSMAP 421 451 521 551 526 556 including s models turn Auto Power On or Off When On is selected the chartplotter will automatically turn on whenever power is applied unless the chartplotter 1s turned off with the Power Key before power is lost GPS view GPS satellites s Skyview view the GPS satellite constellation e WAAS EGNOS toggle WAAS in North America or EGNOS in Europe on or off WAAS EGNOS can provide more accurate GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring the Chartplotter GPS position information However when using WAAS or EGNOS the device takes longer to acquire satellites e Speed Filter select On Off or Auto The speed filter averages the speed of your boat over a short period of time for smoother speed values System Information view system information and reset factory settings The Save to Card button is provided as a troubleshooting tool a Garmin Product Support representative may ask you to use this feature to retrieve data about your chartplotter Event Log displays a list of system events Select the event to view additional information Configuring Units of Measure To chan
56. orth heading e Off turns the heading line off e Head Up sets the map display to the current track heading e Distance sets the distance to the end of the heading line e Course Up sets the map so the direction of navigation is e Time sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the always up The heading line appears vertically on the screen if heading line shown World Map displays a basic world map or satellite imagery when Full World Map is selected GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 13 Using Charts Spot Depths turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous U sing the Split Navigation Chart depth Use the Split Navigation chart to view two different zoom levels of Safety Shading identifies a selected depth Areas with depths the Navigation chart at the same time shallower than the specified value are shaded in blue while areas with depths greater than the specified value are shaded in white The shading 1s always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth Symbols changes symbol preferences e Navaid Size adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map e Navaid Type selects the navaid symbol set NOAA or IALA e Land POIs turns the display of land POIs points of interest on or off e Light Sectors turns the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off Selecting Auto filters out light sectors depending on the zoom level Split Navigation Chart e Char
57. ou are off course the distance set in the Off Course alarm Route Already Exists you entered a route name that already exists in memory Modify the route name or delete the previous route name Route Full you attempted to add more than 250 points to a route Reduce the number of points or create a second route Route Truncated an uploaded route from another device has more than 250 waypoints and was truncated to fit Route Waypoint Memory Full no additional route waypoints can be saved Shallow Water Alarm the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached Sonar Service Incompatible the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update Sonar Timeout there is an internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Sonar Service Lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the unit has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason Track Already Exists Track Name you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory Modify the track name or delete the existing track Track Log Full the track log is full and track recording has been turned off To record more track points you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on This only appears when the track recording setting is set to Stop When Full Track
58. out numbers Depth Waypoints amp Tracks view add and configure waypoints page 24 and tracks page 26 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 9 Using Charts e 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 the screen e Navigation turn the Distance to Destination Arrival Off Course and Bearing data bar on or off Select Auto to turn on the Navigation data bar whenever you are navigating to a destination Select Data Bar Setup to configure the Route Leg Next Turn and Destination options s Fishing turn the Depth Water Temperature and Water Speed data bar on or off s Fuel turn the Fuel Rate Remaining Fuel Range and Fuel Economy data bar on or off e Sailing turn the Water Speed Wind Speed Wind Angle and Wind Velocity Made Good VMG data bar on or off Select Wind to toggle between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle e Compass Tape displayed at the top of the screen to provide a graphical representation of heading Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Appear in the Data Bars The chartplotter automatically switches between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good VMG and Waypoint VMG in the data bars 10 Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions e The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line e The Sailing dat
59. r s Manual Where To To clear the active track From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Active Tracks gt Clear Active Track The track memory is cleared the current track continues to be recorded To retrace the active track 1 From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Active Tracks gt Follow Active Track 2 Select either the time the current track began or Entire Log 3 Follow the colored line on the screen To edit or delete a saved track 1 From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Saved Tracks 2 Select the track you want to edit or delete To save the active track 1 From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Active Tracks gt Save Active Track 2 Select either the time the current track began or Midnight if shown or Entire Log To set active Track Options From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart select MENU gt Waypoints amp Tracks gt Active Track gt Active Track Options Record Mode select Off Fill or Wrap 3 Select Edit Track to change the name or color of the track or select Delete to delete the track 3 To name the track change the color of the track or save it as a route select Edit Track e Off does not record a track log s Fill trecords a track log until the track memory
60. r off Data Bars show or hide cruising navigation fishing fuel or sailing numbers page 9 Using Fishing Charts Use the Fishing chart for a detailed unobstructed view of the bottom contours on the chart 18 The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and is best for offshore deep sea fishing From the Home screen select Charts gt Fishing Chart Water Temp 17 1 To access additional settings or options from the Fishing chart press MENU Navaids displays navigational aids such as beacons lights and obstructions GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Charts For settings and options related to Full Screen Map Waypoints amp NOTE When enabled the high resolution satellite images are only Tracks Other Vessels and Data Bars see Navigation Chart Menu present at lower zoom levels If you cannot see the high resolution on page 9 images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region either zoom in further Ea using the Range key or set the detail level higher page 13 To customize the appearance of the Fishing Chart screen select nn TTf I T FTT TE fR MENU gt Chart Setup page 12 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high resolution satellite images on the land sea or both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card Me DA A tc j
61. rds Insert optional BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards to view high resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports harbors marinas and other points of interest Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints routes and tracks to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer page 34 The SD card slot 1s located on the lower right corner of the unit To insert the SD card open the access door and press the SD card in until it clicks Press the card in again and release it to eject it from the chartplotter GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started e Sonar set up and access sonar information page 45 NOTE You must have an s series unit such as a GPSMAP 526s with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet to use sonar features e Chart Sonar set up the screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen page 21 s Where To access navigation features page 22 s Information view information including dashboard options tides currents celestial data user data and information about other vessels page 30 NOTE If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource update to the most current version of MapSource by clicking Help gt Check for Software Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www garmin com s Configure access unit and system settings page 37 Understanding the Home Screen Use the Home screen to acces
62. s all other screens Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen e Charts selects Navigation Fishing Perspective 3D Mariner s Eye 3D Fish Eye 3D and Split Navigation charts NOTE Mariner s Eye 3D Fish Eye 3D and Fishing charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 7 Using Charts Using Charts Your chartplotter has a worldwide map and a built in detailed map of US inland lakes or BlueChart g2 cartography for either the USA shoreline or a specific country e Navigation Chart displays all relevant navigation data available on your preloaded maps including buoys lights cables depth soundings marinas and tide stations in an overhead view e Perspective 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat according to your course and provides a visual navigation aid e Split Navigation Chart displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time Fishing charts and Fish Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards e Fishing Chart provides a view of the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data This chart works well for offshore deep sea fishing e Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart e Mariner s Eye 3D provides a view from above and behind th
63. s only available the first time the unit is turned on NMEA Devices if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a serial port specify which ports are connected AIS Receiver is not available if you select None for NMEA Devices Select Yes if one of the devices connected to a serial port is an AIS automatic identification system receiver Position Format specify the coordinate system to use for location readings Time Format specify whether you want the time shown in a Home Screen 12 hour 24 hour or UTC Universal Time Coordinated format System Units specify units for on screen measurements as Statute Metric or Nautical GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 3 Getting Started Minimum Safe Depth select the minimum safe depth for your boat Refer to your boat specifications for more information Shallow Water Alarm only available if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data Select Yes or No Minimum Overhead Clearance select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat Refer to your boat specifications for more information AIS Alarm Range select the distance in which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel nears your boat page 44 AIS Alarm Time To select the time within which an alarm will sound if an AIS vessel is on track to intersect the Safe Zone around your boat page 44 If a water speed wheel is detected a message will ask if you want to calibrate it now Select Yes or No Adjusti
64. s sses sese senenn Using the Navigation Chart eee eee Changing the Navigation Chart SerfingS see eee e 1 Using the Split Navigation Chant eee eee eee 1 Using Perspective 3D sees ee eee 1 li Using Mariner s Eye 230 sese sees 19 Be R SL A TTT 17 Using Fishing Charte eee eee ee eee eee 18 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery eee eee ee 19 Viewing Aerial Photos ssnmsnssssersrserssssesnesrrnnsrrsnnn enn rn nr rn nr narr ennen 20 Viewing Current station lInrormaion sss eee eee eee e 20 Detailed Road and POI Data eee 21 Using Automatic GUIdanCg sss sss ee eee eee 21 Using the Chart Sonar Screen eee eee eee ee eee 21 UU 175 YHT 22 Navigating to a Destination eee eee eee e eee eee e 22 Creating and Using NYavpoine sees eee ee 24 Creating and Using Routes eee ee eee ee 25 DET PACKS ease a E Jootuceaainnass 26 Using BlueChart g2 Vision eee eee 28 Navigating with a Garmin Auto0lOL eee ee eee 29 Viewing Information csccssesseesseessesseeeseesseesseesseeeaes 30 Viewing a COMPASS cscessesscssssscsscsecsecssessesaeseeseeseessaesaesaesers 30 Viewing NUMDEIS ccccccccsecsessesssesesseesrssessesseeserssnesaeseneses 30 Viewing Trip Information sss sese eee ee eee eee eee eee eee 31 Viewing Fuel Gauges sees eee 31 Viewing Tide station Information sese sese eee ee eee eee 32 Viewing Current Information eee eee eee eee e eee ee 32 Viewing User Data sese eee ee eee 33 Viewi
65. specified value Deep Water set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value 42 Water Temp set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the specified temperature Fish set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols C ond an alarm for all fish sizes D sounds an alarm for medium and large fish only D ons an alarm for large fish only Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm You can configure your chartplotter to sound an alarm when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the specified level NOTE To receive fuel level information your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor such as the Garmin GFS 10 To enable the Total Fuel Onboard alarm and set the fuel alarm level 1 From the Home screen select Configure gt Alarms gt Fuel gt Total Onboard gt On or Off 2 If you select On use the Rocker to indicate the fuel level at which the alarm should sound GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Configuring My Boat To configure settings for your boat from the Home screen select Configure gt My Boat Keel Offset offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location Enter a positive number to offset for a keel Enter a negative number to compensate for a l
66. t 49 ft 15 m 95 typical Velocity 0 164 ft sec 0 05 m sec steady state 56 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Sonar Power kW Transducer 1 000 W RMS 8 000 W peak to peak Dual Frequency 500 W RMS 4 000 W peak to peak Frequency 50 200 kHz dual frequency and I kW Depth 2 500 ft 762 m 1 kW 1 500 ft 457 m 1 kW transducers are supported by the GPSMAP 525s 526s 555s 556s units only Depth capacity is dependent on water salinity bottom type and other water conditions Alarms and Messages The unit uses an on screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics When a message appears press MENU to acknowledge the message Accuracy Alarm the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the user set value AIS Dangerous Target shows the MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity of the dangerous target Alarm Clock the alarm clock has sounded Anchor Drag Alarm you have drifted out of the specified distance range GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Antenna Input is Shorted a part of the antenna wiring is crimped broken or contacting the chassis Arriving At Waypoint Name you arrived at the destination waypoint You can Stop Navigation when this message appears Battery Alarm battery voltage has fallen below the value entered in the Battery Alarm setup Battery Voltage Is Too High too much input voltage the unit shuts offin 10 seconds Decrease
67. t Borders turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart with a BlueChart g2 Vision card g2 Vision SD card and you want to see what area the maps cover The top half of the screen is zoomed in 10 times closer than the e Photo Points turns camera icons page 20 on or off when bottom half of the screen The Range keys control the zoom using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card level Press MENU to view additional settings page 9 14 GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Perspective 3D Perspective 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat according to your course and provides a visual navigation aid This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals reefs bridges or channels and is beneficial when trying to identify entry routes and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages To access the Perspective 3D screen from the Home screen select Charts gt Perspective 3D Press the Range key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water Press the Range key to move the view away from the boat To view details about navaids such as beacons lights and obstructions 1 Use the Rocker to point to the navaid When the cursor is over the navaid the navaid is highlighted 2 Press SELECT to view details about the navaid Perspective 3D Settings To access additional settings or options from the Perspective 3D screen select MENU Waypoints amp Tracks view add and configur
68. t Chart Sonar 2 Select the type of chart on the split screen GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual 21 Where To Where To Use the Where To option on the Home screen to search for and navigate to waypoints routes tracks and services such as nearby fuel repairs and ramps NOTE You must create waypoints and routes before you can navigate to them You can navigate to a destination using one of three methods Go To Route To or Guide To e Go To takes you directly to the destination e Route To creates a route from your location to a destination allowing you to add turns to the route e Guide To searches BlueChart g2 Vision chart data to suggest the best path to your destination You must be using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to appear CAUTION Guide To does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation 22 Navigating to a Destination You can search for and navigate to waypoints routes tracks and services such as nearby fuel repairs and ramps To begin navigating 1 From the Home screen select Where To 2 Select the category to which you want to navigate Offshore Services 31 1 Fuel IMOffshore Services CET 3 Select a destination GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Where To mard Reis EJ 1 30 55 6 Grandon Marina 303 16H UT Position N 25
69. the DSC distress call was sent When you receive a DSC distress call 1 Select Review to view details about the call 2 Complete one of the following e Select Call with Radio to set up an individual routine call with the radio to call the vessel in distress page 53 This option is only available if you are using a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible VHF radio e Select Edit to edit the vessel name and add a comment If your radio is tracking the position of the vessel select Trail to show or hide the trail line for the vessel and select Trail Line to change the line color Select Clear Report to delete the call report Select Create Waypoint to set a waypoint at the position sent with the distress call 51 Digital Selective Calling Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated Position Tracking from a VHE Radio When you connect your Garmin chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA 0183 you can track vessels that send position reports This feature 1s also available with NMEA 2000 provided that the vessel sends the correct PGN data PGN 129808 DSC Call Information When your Garmin chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you initiate a man overboard DSC distress call from your radio your Garmin chartplotter displays the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list overboard point If you have a Garmin autopilot system connected pa
70. the input voltage to the maximum voltage allowed or less for your chartplotter Boat Is Not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate the boat is not moving fast enough for the speed wheel to provide a valid speed Can t Read User Card error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Can t Read Voltages That High Limited To Top Of Range the voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is higher than the unit can read r Appendix Can t Read Voltages That Low Limited To Bottom Of Range voltage value in the Battery Alarm setup is lower than the voltage where the unit automatically turns off Can t Unlock Maps data on the data card is not unlocked for the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support Can t Write User Card Card May Be Full error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Can t Write User Card Card Is Read Only the SD card in your unit contains data copy protection Card Needed Your unit needs to have an SD card inserted into the SD card slot in order to perform the function you requested DSC Position Report Received From shows the MMSI or name associated with an MMSI Database Error internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Deep Water Alarm the Deep Water Alarm depth has been reached
71. tware are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America 61 A scope 47 aerial photos 20 AIS 36 44 54 AIS Alarm 44 alarms 41 57 60 AIS 44 battery 42 clock 42 collision 44 deep water 42 fish 42 fuel 42 GPS accuracy 42 navigation 41 safe zone 44 shallow water 42 sonar 42 water temp 42 Appearance 48 arrival alarms 41 Auto Magnetic 38 automatic guidance 21 38 autopilot 29 62 backing up data 35 backlight adjusting 4 Beeper Display 37 BlueChart g2 Vision using 28 32 bottom lock 49 buttons 5 C Calibrate Water Speed 43 Chart Sonar screen using 21 chart data 10 charts detail 13 fish eye 3D 17 fishing 18 mariner s eye 3D 15 navigation 8 settings 12 Clear User Data 33 collision alarm 44 colors hazard 17 Color Scheme 48 Communications 40 Compass 30 compass rose 12 contact information Garmin iv course up 13 current stations 32 customizing chart settings 12 D Dashboard 30 data transfer 34 Data Bars fish eye 3D chart 18 Navigation chart 9 perspective 3D chart 15 sonar 48 Data Transfer 33 D
72. vanced Sonar Settings To adjust advanced sonar settings press MENU while viewing a sonar screen Pause Sonar Stops the scrolling of the sonar screen To mark a waypoint at a selected depth 1 While viewing a sonar screen press MENU gt Pause Sonar 2 Use the Rocker to position the pointer over the fish or structure you want to mark 3 Press Select From the paused screen press MENU gt Resume to continue scrolling GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Using Sonar Range adjust the range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen Auto or to adjust manually Manual Range Gain controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver Auto or to adjust manually Manual To see more detail increase the gain If the screen is cluttered decrease the gain Frequency when using a dual frequency transducer select how the frequencies appear on screen 200kHz 50kHz Dual or Auto Zoom zoom in to a section of the full screen The zoom 1s off or set to No Zoom by default Four options are available No Zoom turns zooming off 2x Zoom twice the magnification 4x Zoom tfour times the magnification Bottom Lock locks the zoom window to the bottom Split Zoom displays the Split Zoom screen page 46 Noise Reject available only when Gain is set to Manual treduces on screen visual clutter usually from electrical sources on the screen Select the top slider bar to manually adjust the value of
73. view Current station information 1 Select Information gt Tides amp Currents gt Currents 2 Select a current station Current station information is shown GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual Viewing Information Viewing User Data Current Prediction 45 1 GUST Ger aedy Hepie TO MER Flood 00 16 Slack 03 00 Ghange Date Show Report Back caD Select Change Date gt Manual to view current station information for a different date Select Show Report to view the Current Prediction Report for the selected station NOTE You can select both tide station and current station information directly from the Navigation chart GPSMAP 400 500 Series Owner s Manual To view user data from the Home screen select Information gt User Data Waypoints view a list of all saved waypoints page 15 Routes view a list of saved routes page 25 Tracks view a list of saved tracks page 26 Data Transfer transfer waypoints routes and tracks to and from an SD card or network Clear User Data erase all user waypoints routes and tracks To copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter 1 Insert an SD card into your chartplotter to allow it to place a file on the SD card This file provides information to MapSource to format the data This only needs to be done the first time you copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter from a specific SD card Check your MapSourc
74. y person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo GPSMAP BlueChart g2 Vision and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Ultrascroll myGarmin and GFS are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin NMEA 2000 and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Maritime Electronics Association Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries November 2009 Part Number 190 01074 10 Rev B Printed in Taiwan Introduction Introduction press SELECT Then highlight Navigation Chart and press SELECT again This manual includes information for the following products GPSMAP 420 420s GPSMAP 450 450s Links GPSMAP 421 421s GPSMAP 451 451s e Turning the Unit On or Off page 3 GPSMAP 520 520s GPSMAP 272219225 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals page 5 GPSMAP 521 521s GPSMAP 526 526s is GPSMAP 550 550s GPSMAP 555 5555 blips e on Benone RE E Ace Sa GPSMAP 551 551s GPSMAP 556 556s Restoring Factory Settings page 6 Using the Navigation Chart page 8 VIPS and Shortcuts Changing the Chart Settings page 12 Press HOME from any s

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