Introduction

 

Table of Contents

 

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

i

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

i

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

i

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

i

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

iv

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

iv

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

iv

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

1

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

1

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

2

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

4

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

5

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

5

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

5

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

7

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

11

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

14

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

14

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

15

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

17

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

17

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

18

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

19

Animated Tide and Current Indicators........................................

20

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

21

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

21

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

22

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..........................................................

30

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

30

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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual