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Garmin GPSMAP 440s, GPSMAP 540, GPSMAP 546s, GPSMAP 441, GPSMAP 430s User Manual

GPSMAP® 400/500 series

owner’s manual

© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

 

 

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Garmin Corporation

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May 2009

Part Number 190-01074-00 Rev. A

Printed in Taiwan

Introduction

This manual includes information for the following products:

GPSMAP® 430/430s

GPSMAP 440/440s

GPSMAP 431/431s

GPSMAP 441/441s

GPSMAP 530/530s

GPSMAP 535/535s

GPSMAP 531/531s

GPSMAP 536/536s

GPSMAP 540/540s

GPSMAP 545/545s

GPSMAP 541/541s

GPSMAP 546/546s

Tips and Shortcuts

Press Home from any screen to return to the Home screen.

Press Menu from any of the main screens to access advanced settings.

Press and release thePower key to adjust the display settings.

Manual Conventions

In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) 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 > Navigation Chart,” you should highlight Charts, and

Introduction

press Select. Then highlight Navigation Chart, and press Select again.

Quick Links

Turning the Unit On or Off: page 3.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5.

Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6.

Restoring Factory Settings: page 6.

Using the Navigation Chart: page 8.

Changing the Chart Settings: page 12.

Navigating to a Destination: page 23

Creating and Using Waypoints: page 25.

Configuring System Settings: page 38.

Using Sonar: page 45.

Alarms and Messages: page 65.

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Table of Contents

 

Introduction...........................................................................

i

Tips and Shortcuts.........................................................................

i

Manual Conventions......................................................................

i

Quick Links....................................................................................

i

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)..................................................

iv

Product Registration.....................................................................

iv

Contact Garmin............................................................................

iv

Getting Started.....................................................................

1

Unit Overview...............................................................................

1

Turning the Unit On or Off............................................................

3

Initializing Unit Settings................................................................

3

Adjusting the Backlight.................................................................

4

Using the Keypad.........................................................................

5

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals...................................................

5

Using Simulator Mode..................................................................

6

Viewing System Information.........................................................

6

Restoring the Original Factory Settings........................................

6

Inserting and Removing SD Cards...............................................

6

Understanding the Home Screen.................................................

7

Using Charts.........................................................................

8

Using the Navigation Chart...........................................................

8

Changing the Navigation Chart Settings....................................

12

Using the Split Navigation Chart.................................................

14

Using Perspective 3D.................................................................

15

Using Mariner’s Eye 3D..............................................................

16

Using Fish Eye 3D......................................................................

18

Using Fishing Charts..................................................................

19

Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery...............................

19

Viewing Aerial Photos.................................................................

20

Viewing Current-station Information...........................................

21

Detailed Road and POI Data......................................................

21

Using Automatic Guidance.........................................................

21

Using the Chart/Sonar Screen....................................................

21

Where To?...........................................................................

23

Navigating to a Destination.........................................................

23

Creating and Using Waypoints...................................................

25

Creating and Using Routes........................................................

26

Using Tracks...............................................................................

28

Using BlueChart g2 Vision..........................................................

29

Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot.............................................

30

Viewing Information...........................................................

31

Viewing a Compass....................................................................

31

Viewing Numbers.......................................................................

31

Viewing Trip Information.............................................................

32

Viewing Fuel Gauges.................................................................

32

Viewing Tide-station Information................................................

33

Viewing Current Information.......................................................

33

Viewing User Data......................................................................

34

Viewing Other Vessels................................................................

36

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Configuring the Chartplotter.............................................

38

Configuring System Settings......................................................

38

Configuring Units of Measure.....................................................

38

Changing the System Language................................................

39

Configuring Navigation Preferences...........................................

39

Configuring Communications Settings.......................................

40

Setting Alarms............................................................................

41

Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm.........................................

43

Configuring My Boat...................................................................

43

Configuring Other Vessels..........................................................

44

Using Sonar........................................................................

45

Understanding the Full Screen...................................................

45

Understanding the Split Frequency Screen................................

45

Understanding the Split Zoom Screen........................................

46

Understanding the Temp Log Screen.........................................

46

Setting Up Sonar........................................................................

47

Advanced Sonar Settings...........................................................

48

Using Digital Selective Calling (DSC)...............................

50

Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio....................................

50

Adding a DSC Contact...............................................................

51

Viewing the DSC List..................................................................

51

Receiving Distress Calls.............................................................

51

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio........

52

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter....

52

 

Introduction

Position Tracking........................................................................

52

Placing an Individual Routine Call..............................................

53

Calling an AIS Target..................................................................

54

Using XM WX Weather and Audio....................................

55

Using XM WX Weather...............................................................

55

Viewing NEXRAD Precipitation Information...............................

56

Viewing Forecast Information.....................................................

59

Viewing Fishing Information.......................................................

60

Viewing Sea Conditions..............................................................

61

Viewing Visibility Information......................................................

62

Using XM Audio..........................................................................

63

Appendix.............................................................................

64

Specifications.............................................................................

64

Alarms and Messages................................................................

66

Capturing Screenshots...............................................................

69

Caring for the Unit......................................................................

69

Weather Data Warranty..............................................................

70

Software License Agreement......................................................

71

XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement.......................................

71

Index....................................................................................

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See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Hg - lamps inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws.

For more information go to: www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp.

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, Garmin, declares that the GPSMAP 400 series and the GPSMAP 500 series is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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 (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.

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Getting Started

Unit Overview

GPSMAP 536/546

NMEA 2000

Power/Data External GPS antenna

GPSMAP 531

Getting Started

POWER/

BACKLIGHT

RANGE (-/+)

ROCKER

MARK

SELECT

MENU

HOME

SD card slot

GPSMAP 546 shown

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NMEA 2000®

XM antenna with

audio adapter

External

GPS antenna

Power/Data

GPSMAP 530/535/540/545

External

GPS antenna

GXM 31 antenna

Power/Data

GPSMAP 430x/440x

GPSMAP 441/541

GPSMAP 430/431/440/531

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Turning the Unit On or Off

To turn on the unit, press and release thePower key. When the Warning screen appears, select I Agree to view the Home screen.

Note: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. See “Initializing Unit Settings.”

To turn off the unit, press and hold thePower key.

Home Screen

Initializing Unit Settings

The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings.

Note: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 6).

Language—select the language to display on your screen.

Welcome—select OK.

Store Demonstration—select NO. (This option is 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 anAIS (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 12 hour, 24 hour, or UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) format.

System Units—specify units for on-screen measurements as

Statute, Metric, or Nautical.

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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.

Adjusting the Backlight

1.Press and release thePower key.

2.Select Backlight.

3.Press left or right on the Rocker to manually adjust the backlight.

Note: Press thePower key repeatedly to cycle between maximum backlight, minimum backlight, and your manual setting.

To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto Backlight (automatic backlight is available only on the GPSMAP 535, 536, 545, and 546).

To switch between Day mode and Night mode:

1.Press and release thePower key.

2.Select Color Mode.

3.Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between modes.

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Using the Keypad

POWER/ BACKLIGHT

RANGE (-/+) ROCKER MARK

SELECT

MENU HOME

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 to adjust the range of the sonar, to zoom in or out on a chart, to page up or down on lists, or to adjust the backlight level.

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.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

When you turn on the unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen are green. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark.

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For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

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 > System > 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), the unit ID number, and your XM® WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information.

From the home screen, select Configure> System > System Information.

Restoring the Original Factory Settings

NOTICE: This procedure deletes any information you have entered.

1.From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information > 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) cards. 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 35). The SD card slot is 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.

 

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Note: If using an SD card to transfer waypoints from MapSource®, update to the most-current version of MapSource by clicking Help > Check for Software Updates, or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

Understanding the Home Screen

Use the Home screen to access all other screens. Press HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen.

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.

Getting Started

Sonar—set up and access sonar information (page 45). You must have an “s” series unit (such as a GPSMAP 430s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet.

Chart/Sonar—set up the screen to view a chart and sonar in a split screen (page 21).

Where To?—access navigation features (page 23).

Information—view information including dashboard options, tides, currents, celestial data, user data, and information about other vessels (page 31).

Configure—access unit and system settings (page 38).

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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.

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.

Perspective 3D—provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and provides a visual navigation aid.

Split Navigation Chart—displays two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time.

Fishing charts, Fish Eye 3D, and Mariner’s Eye 3D views are available when using optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards.

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.

Fish Eye 3D—provides an underwater 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart.

Mariner’s Eye 3D—provides a view from above and behind the boat as a three-dimensional navigation aid. The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner’s Eye 3D is more detailed than the preloaded data.

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 > Navigation Chart.

Your boat

Exposed

Tide station

wreck

 

 

Beacon

Light

Marina

 

 

services

Exposed

 

rock

Zoom scale

 

Navigation Chart with g2 Vision

 

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Navigation Chart Menu

To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press Menu.

Full Screen Map—view the Navigation or Fishing chart in fullscreen mode, without numbers.

Waypoints & Tracks—view, add, and configure waypoints

(page 25) and tracks (page 27).

Other Vessels—view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to an external AIS (Automatic

Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device

(page 50).

Stop Navigation—stop navigating to your destination (only available while navigating).

Using Charts

Data Bars—show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers.

Data

bars

Cruising—turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off. Select Data Bar Setup to configure the position of the data on the screen.

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.

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Fishing—turn the Depth, Water Temperature, and Water Speed data bar on or off.

Fuel—turn the Fuel Rate, Remaining Fuel, Range, and Fuel Economy data bar on or off.

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.

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.

Waypoint VMG appears under these conditions:

The Route Leg data bar displays Waypoint VMG when you are navigating a route or an automatic guidance line.

The Sailing data 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:

The Sailing data bar displays Wind VMG when you are not navigating a route or an automatic guidance line.

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.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

1.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.

4.Press Select.

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.

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To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 26.

Panning the Navigation Chart

Use the Rocker to move the map pointer () away from your 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.

As you move the map pointer, you can view the distance and bearing from your current location and the map pointer’s location coordinates in the lower-right corner of the map.

Using Charts

To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Rocker.

Map pointer

To stop panning, press Menu, and then select Stop Panning.

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 ( ). The bar under the number represents that distance on the map.

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Accessing Additional Object Information

Use the map pointer () 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.

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 different days.

Use the map pointer ( ) to highlight a tide-station icon (), and press Select.

For more information about tides, see page 33.

Changing the Navigation Chart Settings

To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts >

Navigation Chart > MENU > 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 33). 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 is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor.

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Weather—sets up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation (NEXRAD), cloud cover, visibility, WX buoys, and the weather legend. Sea temperature and fish species can be displayed on the Fishing chart (page 19).

The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have an XM® subscription). See page 55 for additional information.

Note: If Weather is set to Off, none of the weather options will be visible on the chart.

Wind direction

indicator

Compass rose

Using Charts

Changing the Chart Appearance

From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart >

MENU > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance.

Orientation—changes the perspective of the map display.

North Up—sets the top of the map display to a north heading.

Head Up—sets the map display to the current track heading.

Course Up—sets the map so the direction of navigation is always up. The heading line appears vertically on the screen if shown.

Detail—adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at different zoom levels.

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Press left on

 

Press right on

the Rocker to

 

the Rocker to

decrease map

 

increase map

detail.

 

detail.

 

 

 

Heading Line—draws an extension line from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel.

Off—turns the heading line off.

Distance—sets the distance to the end of the heading line.

Time—sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line.

World Map—displays a basic world map or satellite imagery (when

Full World Map is selected).

Spot Depths—turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth.

Safety Shading—identifies a selected depth.Areas with depths shallower than the specified value are shaded in blue while areas with depths greater than the specified value are shaded in white. The shading is always drawn at, or deeper than, the selected depth.

Symbols—changes symbol preferences.

Navaid Size—adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map.

Navaid Type—selects the navaid symbol set (NOAA or IALA).

Land POIs—turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off.

Light Sectors—turns the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off. Selecting On filters out light sectors depending on the zoom level.

Chart Borders—turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to see what area the maps cover.

Photo Points—turns camera icons (page 21) on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.

Using the Split Navigation Chart

Use the Split Navigation chart to view two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time.

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Split Navigation Chart (with a BlueChart g2 Vision card)

The top half of the screen is zoomed in 10 times closer than the bottom half of the screen. The Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level.

Press Menu to view additional settings (page 9).

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

Using Charts

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 > 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 & Tracks—view, add, and configure waypoints and tracks.

Tracks—turn tracks on or off (page 27).

Waypoints—view, sort, or filter existing waypoints, or create new ones.

New Waypoint—edit, delete, or create a new waypoint.

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Active Tracks—manage tracks (page 27).

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 externalAIS (Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital

Selective Calling) device.

Weather Radar—turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 55 for additional information.

Data Bars (page 9)—show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, sailing numbers, or compass tape. When on, compass tape is displayed at the top of the Perspective 3D screen to provide a graphical representation of heading.

Chart Appearance—customize the Perspective 3D chart.

Range Rings—toggles the range rings on or off to provide distance measurement.

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 aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.

Mariner's Eye 3D

Navigation Chart

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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 () temporarily appears at the bottom of the screen.

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.

Mariner’s Eye 3D Settings

To access additional settings or options from the Mariner’s Eye 3D screen, press Menu.

Weather Radar—turn the display of NEXRAD weather on or off. (The Weather feature is only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather module and you have an XM subscription.) See page 55 for additional information.

For settings and options related to Waypoints & 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 > Chart Appearance.

Using Charts

Style—Selects how chart data is displayed over 3D terrain.

Classic—uses color schemes to indicate 3D terrain.

Charts—provides chart information in a 3D view.

Photos—provides satellite photo imagery in addition to chart information.

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.

Mariner’s Eye 3D (Water Hazard Colors)

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Range Rings—toggles the range rings on or off to provide distance measurement.

Safe Depth—adjusts the depth at which red indicates dangerous depths.

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 430s) with a connected transducer or have a connection to a Garmin sounder via CANet.

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.

Suspended

targets

Fish Eye 3D

Tracks—turns the track log on or off.

Data Bars—show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 9).

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Using Fishing Charts

Use the Fishing chart for a detailed, unobstructed view of the bottom contours on the chart.

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 > Fishing Chart.

To access additional settings from the Fishing chart, press Menu.

Using Charts

Navaids—displays navigational aids, such as beacons, lights, and obstructions.

For settings and options related to Full Screen Map, Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, and Data Bars, see “Navigation Chart Menu” on page 9.

To customize the appearance of the Fishing Chart screen, select

MENU > 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.

To enable satellite imagery:

1.While viewing the Navigation chart, press Menu.

2.Select Chart Setup > Photos.

3.Select one of the following:

Off—standard chart information is shown on the map.

Land Only—standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land.

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.

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