Garmin GPSMAP 4212 User Manual
GPSMAP® 4000 Series
owner’s manual
© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800)
800.1020
Fax (913) 397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House
Hounsdown Business Park,
Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK
Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK)
0808 2380000 (within the UK)
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road,
Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
Tel. 886/2.2642.9199
Fax 886/2.2642.9099
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 any 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 Gamin logo, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, MapSource®, BlueChart®, and g2 Vision® are trademarks of Garmin
™
Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. UltraScroll
™
, GHS
, 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. XM® and XM WX
Satellite Weather® are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Introduction
Introduction
This manual includes information for the following products:
GPSMAP® 4208
•
GPSMAP 4210
•
GPSMAP 4212
•
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 the Power key to adjust the display settings (Backlight and Color Mode).
•
Press and hold the Power key to turn the chartplotter on or off.
•
Manual Conventions
In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, press the SOFT KEY along the right
side of the screen to select each item. Small arrows (>) in the text indicate that you should press
the SOFT KEY for each item in order. For example, if you see “select Charts > Nav Chart,” you
should press the SOFT KEY next to Charts, Then press the SOFT KEY next to Nav Chart.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................... i
Tips and Shortcuts ...................................................i
Manual Conventions ................................................i
Getting Started ................................................ 1
Chartplotter Overview .............................................1
Turning on the Chartplotter .....................................2
Turning Off the Chartplotter ....................................2
Initializing Chartplotter Settings ..............................2
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals..............................3
Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................3
Adjusting the Color Mode .......................................3
Inserting and Removing SD Cards .........................3
Restoring Original Factory Settings ........................4
Understanding the Home Screen ...........................5
Using Charts ................................................... 6
Using the Navigation Chart .....................................6
Using Perspective 3D ...........................................12
Using Radar Overlay ............................................13
Using Tracks .........................................................13
Using BlueChart g2 Vision ....................................15
Using Mariner’s Eye 3D ........................................16
Using Fish Eye 3D ................................................17
Using Fishing Charts ............................................18
Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery .........18
Viewing Aerial Photos ...........................................19
Viewing Current Station Information .....................19
Detailed Road and POI Data ................................20
Using Automatic Guidance ...................................20
Using Combinations ..................................... 21
Selecting a Combination .......................................21
Interacting with the Combinations Screen ............21
Editing the Combinations Screen .........................22
Where To? ..................................................... 23
Navigating to a Destination ...................................23
Creating and Using Waypoints .............................25
Creating and Using Routes...................................27
Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot .......................28
Viewing Information ..................................... 29
Viewing Tide Station Information ..........................29
Viewing Current Information .................................29
Viewing Celestial Information ...............................30
Viewing User Data ................................................30
Viewing the DSC List ............................................32
Viewing Engine Gauges .......................................33
Viewing Fuel Gauges ............................................33
Viewing Video .......................................................34
Conguring the Device ................................ 35
Conguring System Settings ................................35
Changing the System Language ..........................35
Conguring Navigation Preferences .....................35
Conguring Units of Measure ...............................36
Conguring Communications Settings..................37
Setting Alarms.......................................................38
Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm ...................39
Conguring My Boat .............................................39
Conguring Other Vessels ....................................40
Conguring XM Audio ...........................................41
Using the Marine Network ........................... 42
Viewing Connected Garmin Marine Network
Devices ..............................................................43
Using Radar ..................................................44
Using Cruising Mode ............................................45
Using Sentry Mode ...............................................45
Radar Targeting ....................................................46
Obtaining Optimal Radar Display Performance ....48
Adjusting the VRM and EBL .................................48
Conguring Other Vessels on the Radar Screen ..49
Advanced Radar Conguration.............................49
Using Sonar ..................................................50
Understanding the Full Screen .............................50
Understanding the Split Zoom Screen ..................50
Understanding the Split Frequency Screen ..........51
Understanding the Temp Log ................................51
Setting Up Sonar ..................................................52
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .................... 54
Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio ..............54
Adding a DSC Contact..........................................54
Viewing the DSC List ............................................55
Receiving Distress Calls .......................................55
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF
Radio .................................................................55
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the
Chartplotter ........................................................55
Position Tracking ..................................................56
Placing an Individual Routine Call ........................57
Calling an AIS Target ............................................57
Using XM WX Weather and Audio ............... 58
Using XM WX Weather .........................................58
Viewing NEXRAD Precipitation Information .........58
Viewing Forecast Information ...............................60
Viewing Sea Conditions ........................................61
Viewing Fishing Information ..................................62
Viewing Visibility Information ................................63
Viewing Buoy Reports ..........................................64
Using XM Audio ....................................................65
Appendix ....................................................... 66
Specications........................................................66
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 ...............................67
Capturing Screenshots .........................................68
Messages and Alarms ..........................................69
Product Registration .............................................73
Contact Garmin.....................................................73
Declaration of Conformity .....................................73
Weather Data Warranty ........................................73
Software License Agreement ................................74
XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement .................74
Index .............................................................. 75
ii GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Chartplotter Overview
Getting Started
Started
GettinG
NMEA 2000
Automatic backlight sensor
GPSMAP 4212 - Front
®
Soft keys
Power
Range (-/+)
Rocker
MARK
SELECT
MENU
HOME
Numeric keypad
(GPSMAP 4210 and 4212)
SD card slot
Power
Network
NMEA 0183
Video
GPSMAP 4212 - Back
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Turning on the Chartplotter
NOTE: The rst time you power on your chartplotter, you must go through a setup sequence. See
“Initializing Chartplotter Settings” (page 2).
GettinG
Started
1. Press and release the Power key. After a few moments, the Warning screen appears.
Warning Screen Home Screen
2. Press SELECT to open the Home screen.
Turning Off the Chartplotter
Press and hold the Power key.
Initializing Chartplotter Settings
The rst time you turn on your chartplotter, you must congure a series of initial settings. These
settings must also be congured when restoring original factory settings (page 4). All of these
settings can be congured later from the Congure screen (page 35).
The initial settings are as follows:
Language—select the language that will be shown on your screen.
•
Welcome—select OK.
•
Position Format—specify the coordinate system to use for location readings.
•
Time Format—select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC (Universal Time Code) to specify the format
•
in which time is displayed.
Time Zone—select your time zone.
•
Units—select Statute, Metric, or Nautical to specify units for onscreen measurements.
•
Minimum Safe Depth—specify the minimum safe depth for your boat. Refer to your boat
•
specications for more information.
Minimum Overhead Clearance—specify the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Refer
•
to your boat specications for more information.
2 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top
of the Home screen are green . When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars
disappear and a ashing question mark appears on the boat icon on the Chart screen.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Adjusting the Backlight
1. While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the Power key.
2. Select Backlight.
3. Select an option to adjust the backlight:
To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select
•
Auto.
To manually adjust the backlight, select Up or Down, or use the Rocker.
•
Started
GettinG
Adjusting the Color Mode
1. Press and quickly release the Power key.
2. Select Color Mode.
3. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto.
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Your chartplotter 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 device or a computer. The SD card slot is located on the
bottom-right corner of the chartplotter.
To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it clicks.
•
To eject the SD card, press the card in again and release it.
•
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
GettinG
Started
Card label
GPSMAP 4210 or 4212
Card label
GPSMAP 4208
Restoring Original Factory Settings
CAUTION: This procedure deletes any information you have entered.
1. From the Home screen, select Congure > System > System Information > Factory Settings
> Reset.
2. Select an option:
Select Yes to restore all factory settings.
•
Select No to exit without restoring factory settings.
•
Viewing System Information
You can view your chartplotter’s software version, basemap version, unit ID number, and your XM
WX Satellite Weather® Radio ID (if available). You may need this information to update the system
software or purchase additional map data information.
From the Home screen, select Congure > System > System Information.
Using the Simulator Mode
The Simulator mode turns off the GPS receiver for use indoors or for practice. The chartplotter 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.
1. From the Home screen select Congure > System > Simulator > On.
2. Select Setup to set speed, track control (simulated heading), position, simulator time, and
simulator date.
4 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Understanding the Home Screen
Use the Home screen to access all other screens.
NOTE: Options on this screen vary based on the device type and optional connected network devices.
Charts—selects Navigation, Perspective 3D, Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, Fishing Chart, and
•
Radar Overlay (page 6).
NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing Charts are available only if you use a BlueChart
g2 Vision SD card.
Started
GettinG
Radar—sets up and displays radar (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a radar
•
module) (page 44).
Sonar—sets up and provides sonar information (only available if the chartplotter is connected to
•
a Garmin sonar module) (page 50).
Weather—sets up and displays various weather parameters, including precipitation, forecast,
•
shing, sea conditions, and visibility (only available if the chartplotter is connected to a weather
module and you have an XM® subscription) (page 58).
Combinations—sets up the screen to view a chart, sonar, radar, and video in a 2 or 3-eld split
•
screen (page 21).
Where To?—provides navigation features (page 23).
•
Information—shows information including tides, currents, celestial data, user data, information
•
about other boats, gauges, and video (page 29).
Congure—allows you to view and edit your device and system settings (page 35).
•
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 5
Using Charts
Using Charts
The GPSMAP 4000 series chartplotters have a basic worldwide imagery map and built-in detailed
BlueChart g2 offshore cartography for US waters.
From the Home screen, select Charts.
Navigation Chart—displays all relevant navigation data available on your preloaded maps,
•
USinG
including buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.
ChartS
Perspective 3D—displays a view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid.
•
NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fishing Charts, and Fish Eye 3D views are available when using optional
Blue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. See page 16.
Mariner’s Eye 3D—displays a detailed, three-dimensional view from above and behind the boat
•
for a visual navigation aid.
Fishing Chart—removes navigational data from the chart and enhances bottom contours for
•
depth recognition.
Fish Eye 3D—provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea oor according to the
•
chart’s information.
Using the Navigation Chart
Use the navigation chart to plan your course, view map information, and as a navigational aid.
From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart.
Marine
services
Your boat
Submerged
wreck
Navigation Chart with BlueChart g2 Vision Data
Exposed
wreck
Beacon
Buoy
Zoom scale
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.
6 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
Navigation Chart Settings
To access additional settings or options for the navigation chart, press MENU.
Waypoints & Tracks—view and add waypoints and tracks, and congure how they are displayed.
Other Vessels—view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to an external
Automatic Identication System (AIS) or Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device.
ChartS
Stop Navigation—stop navigating to your destination (only available while navigating).
Chart Setup—customize the Navigation chart settings (page 9).
Understanding Chart Data
BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which
follow the standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include,
but are not limited to, the following:*
Dangerous Rock Exposed Rock Beacon
Pilot Boarding Area Airport/Seaplane Base Buoy
Anchorage Berth Precautionary Area
Anchoring Prohibited Radio Report Point
Exposed Wreck Recommended Anchorage
Fishing Harbor Rescue Station
Fishing Prohibited Tide Station
Information Yacht Harbor
Current Station Marine Services
*Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin device.
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.
USinG
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar Overlay.
3. Select the point on the chart to which you want to go.
4. Select Navigate To.
5. Select an option:
Select Go To.
•
Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for automatic
•
guidance.
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 27.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 7
Using Charts
Panning the Navigation Chart
You can pan away from your current location and 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. The position icon ( ) stays at your present location. If the position icon leaves the
map when you pan, a small window (inset map) appears on the left of the screen so that you can
keep track of your current position.
As you move the map pointer, the coordinate location of the pointer is displayed in the upper-left
USinG
ChartS
corner of the map, along with the distance and bearing of the pointer from your current location.
Pointer
coordinates
Pointer distance
and bearing
from current
location
Map
pointer
Inset
map
Pan
options
1. Use the Rocker to pan the map.
2. Select Stop Panning to stop panning and return the screen to your boat’s current location.
Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart
As you pan the map, a list of options appear along the right side.
1. Move the cursor to a point on the Navigation chart.
2. Select an option. The options that appear are dynamic, and depend on the location of the pointer.
Select Review to view details of objects in vicinity of the cursor. (Review does not appear if
•
the pointer is not near an object; if the pointer is near only one object, the name of the object
appears.).
Select Navigate To to navigate to the selected location (page 7).
•
Select Create Waypoint to mark a waypoint at the cursor location (page 25).
•
Select Measure Distance to view the distance and bearing of the object from your current
•
location. The information is displayed in the upper-left corner of the screen. Select Set
Reference to measure from a location other than your current location.
Select Information to view tide (page 29), current (page 29), celestial (page 30), or local
•
services information near the cursor.
8 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
Accessing Additional Object Information
Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about on-screen map items, waypoints, and charts.
Additional item
information
Selected
item
Viewing Tide-Station Information
Tide-station information appears on the chart with a detailed icon showing the relevant tide level.
You can view a detailed graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or
different days. See page 29 for instructions on viewing tide station information.
1. Using the map pointer ( ), highlight a tide station icon ( ).
2. Select Review to view a detailed tide graph.
Relevant tide
level
Detailed
tide station
information
ChartS
USinG
Changing the Navigation 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 Photo Map. High-
resolution satellite imagery is available only while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card (page 18).
Tides/Currents—turns the display of tides and currents on or off.
Service Points—turns the display of marine service points on or off.
Roses—displays a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction. True wind
direction or apparent wind direction can be displayed if the chartplotter is connected to a compatible
marine wind sensor.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 9
Using Charts
Wind direction
indicator
USinG
ChartS
Wind Compass Rose
Data Bars—show or hide cruising, navigation, shing, fuel, or sailing data.
Cruising—turn the GPS Speed, GPS Heading, Depth, and GPS Position data bar on or off.
•
Select Data Bar Setup to congure the position of the data on the screen.
Navigation—turn the Distance to Destination, Arrival, Off Course, and Bearing data bar on
•
or off. If you select Auto, the chartplotter turns the Navigation data bar on whenever you are
navigating to a destination. Select Data Bar Setup to congure the Route Leg, Next Turn, and
Destination options.
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.
Compass rose
Data bars
Understanding How Wind VMG and Waypoint VMG Are Displayed in the
Data Bars
The chartplotter automatically switches between displaying Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG) and
Waypoint VMG in the data bars.
Waypoint VMG is displayed under the following 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 the Route Leg data bar off.
•
10 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
Wind VMG is displayed under the following 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 and you are
•
navigating a route.
Changing the Chart Appearance
From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart > Menu > Chart Setup > Chart
Appearance.
Heading line
Track
Chart border
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.
ChartS
USinG
Heading Line—draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel.
Off—turns off the heading line.
•
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 either a basic world map or displays satellite imagery (when you select Full
World Map).
Inset Map—turns the inset map on or off when panning away (page 8). Select Auto to turn on the
inset map only when the boat symbol no longer is visible.
Spot Depths—turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth.
Safety Shading (with supported BlueChart g2 Vision cards)—Areas with depths shallower than
the specied value are shaded in blue, while areas with depths greater than the specied value are
shaded in white. The contour 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
Light Sectors—turns the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off. Selecting On
•
—turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off.
lters out light sectors depending on the zoom level.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 11
Using Charts
Chart Borders—turns on chart borders when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and when
•
you want to see what area the maps cover.
Photo Points—turns camera icons on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
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,
USinG
or channels, and is benecial when trying to identify entry routes and exit routes in unfamiliar
ChartS
harbors or anchorages.
1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D.
Perspective 3D Navigation Chart
2. Use the range keys to adjust the view:
Select the Range (+) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water.
•
Select the Range (-) key to move the view away from the boat.
•
The view is temporarily indicated by the scale ( ) 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, an option is
displayed, such as Beacon or Light.
2. Select the option for the navaid to view details.
Perspective 3D Settings
To access additional settings or options from the Perspective 3D screen, select Menu.
Waypoints & Tracks—view and add waypoints and tracks, and congure how they are displayed.
Tracks—turn tracks on or off (page 13).
•
Waypoints—view, sort, or lter existing waypoints, or create new ones (page 25).
•
New Waypoint—edit, delete, or create a new waypoint (page 25).
•
•
Active Tracks
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 chartplotter must be connected to an external Automatic Identication System (AIS) or Digital
Selective Calling (DSC) device.
—manage tracks (page 13).
12 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
Surface Radar—display radar returns from the surface of the water when the chartplotter is
connected to a marine radar (page 44).
Perspective 3D With Surface Radar Information
Data Bars—show or hide cruising, navigation, shing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 10).
Chart Appearance—customize the Perspective 3D chart.
Range Rings—toggles the range rings on or off. The range rings help you to visualize distances
•
on the map.
Safe Depth—adjusts the safe depth for your boat. If the chartplotter is connected to an optional
•
sonar module and the shallow water alarm is activated (page 71), an alarm will sound when your
boat enters water shallower than this setting.
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).
ChartS
USinG
Using Radar Overlay
When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar, you can use Radar Overlay
to overlay radar information on the Navigation chart (page 44).
Using Tracks
A track is a recording of your path. The track currently being recorded is the active track. You can
save an active track.
To turn the track log on:
From the Navigation or Perspective 3D chart, select Menu > Waypoints & Tracks > Tracks >
On. A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 13
Using Charts
To save the active track:
1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > Save Active Track.
2. Select an option: the time the current track began or Midnight, if shown; or Entire Log.
3. Select Edit Track to name the track, to change the color of the track, or to save it as a route.
To clear the active track:
From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > Clear Active Track. The
track memory is cleared; the current track continues to be recorded.
USinG
ChartS
To retrace the active track:
1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > 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 Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
2. Select a track to edit or delete.
3. Select an option:
Select Edit Track to change the name or color of the track.
•
Select Delete to delete the track.
•
Select Next Page to view information about the track.
•
To set active Track Options:
From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > Active Track Options.
Record Mode—select Off, Fill, or Wrap.
Off—does not record a track log.
•
Fill—records a track log until the track memory is full.
•
Wrap—continuously records the track log, replacing the oldest track data with new data.
•
Interval
—denes the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Recording more-frequent plots
is more accurate but lls the track log faster.
Interval
•
—sets whether the interval is determined by distance, time, or resolution. (Select
Change to set the quantity.)
Distance—records the track based on a distance between points.
◦
Time—records the track based on a time interval.
◦
Resolution—records the track plot based on a variance from your course. This setting is
◦
recommended for the most-efcient use of memory. The distance value is the maximum error
allowed from the true course before recording a track point. Select Change to set the value.
Change—sets the value of the interval.
•
Track Color—sets the color of the track plot.
14 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
Using BlueChart g2 Vision
Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your
chartplotter. In addition to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features:
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.
Fish Eye 3D—provides an underwater, three-dimensional view that visually represents the
•
sea oor according to the information on the chart.
Fishing Charts—displays the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational
•
data. This chart works well for offshore deep-sea shing.
High Resolution Satellite Imagery—provides high resolution satellite images for a realistic
•
view of the land and water on the Navigation chart.
•
Aerial Photos
visualize your surroundings.
Detailed Roads and POI data—displays roads, restaurants, and other points of interest (POIs)
•
along the shore.
Auto Guidance—uses specied boat safe depth and chart data to determine the best course to
•
your destination.
—displays marinas and other navigationally signicant aerial photos to help you
ChartS
USinG
Using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card
You can insert or remove a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card while your Garmin GPS device is on or off.
See page 3 for insertion and removal instructions.
CAUTION: BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards are not waterproof. When you are not using the
card, keep it in the original packaging for safekeeping and store it away from exposure to sun
and rain.
CAUTION: BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards are susceptible to damage from static electricity.
In low humidity environments, you should ground yourself on a large metal object before
handling the card.
NOTE: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your computer for backup
or viewing purposes. You can use the SD card only on BlueChart g2 Vision-compatible Garmin GPS
devices.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 15
Using Charts
Using Mariner’s Eye 3D
A BlueChart g2 Vision SD card offers Mariner’s Eye 3D, which 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 when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.
USinG
ChartS
Mariner’s Eye 3D Navigation Chart
1. From the Home screen, touch Charts > Mariner’s Eye 3D.
2. Use the range keys to adjust the view:
Select the Range (+) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water.
•
Select the Range (-) key to move the view away from the boat. This is temporarily indicated
•
by the scale ( ) 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, an option is
displayed, such as as Beacon or Light.
2. Select the option for the navaid to view details.
Mariner’s Eye 3D Settings
To access additional settings or options from the Mariner’s Eye 3D screen, press MENU.
For settings and options related to Waypoints & Tracks, Other Vessels, Surface Radar, and Data
Bars, see “Perspective 3D Settings” on page 12.
To customize the appearance of the Mariner’s Eye 3D screen, press MENU and then select Chart
Appearance.
Style—Select how chart data is displayed over 3D terrain.
Classic—use color schemes to indicate 3D terrain.
•
Charts—provide chart information in a 3D view.
•
Photos—provide satellite photo imagery in addition to chart information.
•
16 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
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, Hazard Colors Off Mariner’s Eye 3D, Hazard Colors On
For settings and options related to Range Rings, Safe Depth, and Lane Width, see page 13.
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 oor or lake bottom. The Range keys adjust the view.
ChartS
USinG
Suspended targets (such as sh) are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the
largest targets and green indicates the smallest.
Fish Eye 3D
Fish Eye 3D Settings
To access additional settings or options for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU.
View—selects a sh-eye view of Fore, Aft, Port, or Starboard.
Sonar Cone—turns a cone on or off that shows the area covered by your transducer.
Sonar Data—shows the sonar readings received by your transducer for the best combination of
sonar and mapping.
Tracks—turns the track log on or off.
Data Bars—shows or hides cruising, navigation, shing, fuel, or sailing numbers (page 10).
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 17
Using Charts
Using Fishing Charts
Use the shing chart for a detailed view of the bottom contours and depth soundings on the chart.
USinG
ChartS
Fishing Chart Navigation Chart
The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card,
and is best for offshore and deep-sea shing.
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.
NOTE: When enabled, the high resolution satellite images are present only at lower zoom levels. If you
cannot see the high resolution images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region, either zoom in further using
the Range (+) key, or set the detail level higher by pressing MENU and then selecting Chart Setup >
Chart Appearance > Detail.
To enable satellite imagery:
1. While viewing the Navigation Chart, press MENU.
2. Select Chart Setup > Photos.
3. Select an option:
Off—standard chart information is shown on the map.
•
Land Only—standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land.
•
Photo Map—photos overlay both the water and the land at a specied opacity. The higher
•
you set the percentage, the more the satellite photos will cover both land and water.
18 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Photo Overlay Off Land Only Photo Overlay
Current Station iconCurrent Station icon
Using Charts
ChartS
USinG
Photo Map at 50% Photo Map at 100%
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 help
acquaint yourself with a marina or harbor prior to arrival.
NOTE: Use the Range (-/+) keys to zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen.
1. From the Navigation chart, use the Rocker to highlight a camera icon with the pointer:
A standard camera icon ( ) indicates an overhead photo.
•
A camera icon with a cone ( ) indicates a perspective photo. The photo was taken from
•
the location of the camera, pointed in the direction of the cone.
2. Select Aerial Photo.
Viewing Current Station Information
If current stations are available in your BlueChart g2 Vision region,
they appear on the navigation chart as a highlighted arrow. These
detailed icons show the direction and speed of the current at a glance.
Select Review or the name of the station to display a current graph.
See page 29 for instructions on viewing current station information.
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 19
Using Charts
Detailed Road and POI Data
BlueChart g2 Vision contains detailed road and POI data, which includes highly detailed coastal
roads and points of interest (POIs) such as restaurants, lodging, local attractions, and more. For
instructions on searching for and navigating to these POIs, see the “Where To?” section on page 23.
Using Automatic Guidance
Automatic guidance automatically creates and suggests passage based on available BlueChart g2
USinG
Vision chart information. See page 39 for instructions on setting up automatic guidance for your
ChartS
boat. See page 28 to use automatic guidance.
20 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Combinations
Using Combinations
The Combinations screen displays a combination of different screens at the same time. The number
of options available on the Combinations screen depends on the optional network devices you
have connected to your GPSMAP 4000 series chartplotter, and whether you are using an optional
BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. You can combine two or three screens.
Selecting a Combination
1. From the Home screen, select Combinations. The Combinations screen shows a list of possible
screen combinations.
2. Select a combination.
Interacting with the Combinations Screen
The Combinations screen shows a list of possible screen combinations. When viewing three
combination screens, one screen is larger than the others. The charts are numbered with a
corresponding button in the lower-right corner.
Data elds
CombinationS
USinG
Focus screen
Switch focus screen
To switch the focus screen:
Select the icon in the lower-right corner that represents the screen you want.
To change the function of a screen:
1. Select Menu > Change Combination. The charts are numbered, with a corresponding button on
the right of the screen.
2. Select the numbered button of the screen you want to change.
3. Select the function that you want to appear on the selected screen.
To view the focus screen at full screen:
1. Use the Rocker to move the pointer.
2. Select an option to return to the Combinations screen:
From the Radar screen select Stop Pointing.
•
From the Chart screen, select Stop Panning.
•
From the Sonar or Video screen, select Back.
•
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual 21
Using Combinations
Editing the Combinations Screen
To customize the screen combinations:
1. Complete one of the following actions to access the Edit Combination screen:
From the Combinations screen, press MENU and then select Change Combination.
•
From the Home screen, select Combinations > Unused Combo (if one is available).
•
Combination
screen 1
Combination
USinG
CombinationS
2. Select an option to customize the Combinations screen:
NOTE: You can choose only from the options available to your chartplotter. To increase the number of
screens available, use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or add network devices.
screen 2
Data bar
Select Functions to select the number of combination screens.
•
Select Layout to change to vertical or horizontal layout.
•
Select XM Bar to toggle that XM bar on or off.
•
Select Data Bar to toggle the data bar on or off.
•
Select a numbered option, such as 1. Nav Chart in the example above, to select the
•
combination screen to view on full screen.
22 GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
Loading...