Garmin 536s user manual

User manual for the device Garmin 536s

Device: Garmin 536s
Category: GPS Receiver
Manufacturer: Garmin
Size: 4.12 MB
Added : 2/6/2014
Number of pages: 78
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GPSMAP 400/500 series
owner’s manual
GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual a

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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

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Introduction Introduction Quick Links This manual includes information for the following products: • Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2. ® • Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 5. GPSMAP 431/431s GPSMAP 441/441s GPSMAP 531/531s GPSMAP 536/536s • Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 6. GPSMAP 541/541s GPSMAP 546/546s • Restoring the Original Factory Settings: page 6. • Using the Navigation Chart: page 8. Tips and Shortcuts • Changing the Navigation Chart Settings: page 11. • Press HOME from a

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Introduction Using Perspective 3D ����������������������������������� 13 Viewing User Data ���������������������������������������� 38 Introduction ��������������������������������������������� i Using Mariner’s Eye 3D �������������������������������� 15 Viewing Other Vessels ���������������������������������� 40 Tips and Shortcuts ������������������������������������������� i Using Fish Eye 3D ���������������������������������������� 16 Automatic Identification System ������������������� 41 Man

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Introduction Receiving Distress Calls ������������������������������� 60 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio �������������������������������������������������60 Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter ������������������������������������������61 Position Tracking ������������������������������������������61 Placing an Individual Routine Call ���������������� 62 Calling an AIS Target ������������������������������������ 62 Appendix ����������������������

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Introduction  WArnIng Product registration See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to product warnings and other important information. http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Hg - LaMPS iNSidE THiS PROdUCT CONTaiN MERCUR y aNd Contact garmin MUST bE RECyCLEd OR diSPOSEd Of aCCORdiNg TO LOCaL, Contact Garmin Product Support if you

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Device Overview rear Panel Device Overview gPSMAP 536/546 Front Panel ➌ ➊ ➋ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➎ ➍ NMEA 2000 ➊ Power/Data ➋ ➏ ➐ External GPS antenna ➌ gPSMAP 441/541 ➑ ➊ ➋ ➌ Power SELECT ➊ ➎ ➋ Range (-/+) ➏ HOME Rocker MENU ➌ ➐ MARK SD card slot ➍ ➑ GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual 1

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Device Overview gPSMAP 431 Turning the Unit On or Off To turn on the unit, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select i agree to view the Home screen. ➋ ➊ 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 the Power key. Power/Data ➊ External GPS antenna ➋ gPSMAP 531 ➊ ➋ 2 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual

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Device Overview your boat specifications for more information. Initializing Unit Settings The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial settings. Shallow w ater alarm—only available if you are receiving NMEA sonar depth data. Select yes or No. NOTE: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen (page 46). Minimum Overhead Clearance—select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Refer to your boat specifications for more information. Language—selec

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Device Overview To switch between Day and night mode: Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and release the Power key. 1. Press and release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 2. Press left or right on the Rocker to adjust the brightness. 3. Press left or right on the Rocker to switch between modes. NOTE: Press the Power 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, s

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Device Overview Using the Keypad 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 ➊ signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen are green . When the ➋ unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and the position icon displays a flashing question mark. ➌ For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at ➎ ➍ www.garmin.com/abou

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Device Overview Viewing System Information Inserting and removing SD Cards ® You can view the software version, the basemap version, supplemental map Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart g2 ® information (if applicable), and the unit ID number for your chartplotter. Vision SD cards to view high-resolution satellite imagery and reference You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other poin

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Device Overview 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 charts and Fish Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports Fishing char

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Using Charts Using the navigation Chart Using Charts Use the Navigation chart to plan your course, to view map information, and as Your chartplotter has a worldwide basemap or BlueChart g2 cartography for a navigational aid. either the USA shoreline or a specific country. To access a Navigation chart, from the Home screen, select • Navigation Chart—displays all relevant navigation data available on your Charts > Navigation Chart. preloaded maps, including buoys, lights, cables, depth sound

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Using Charts • Sailing—turn the Water Speed, Wind Speed, Wind Angle, and Wind navigation Chart Menu Velocity Made Good (VMG) data bar on or off. Select w ind to toggle To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press MENU. between True and Apparent wind speed and wind angle. full Screen Map—view the Navigation or Fishing chart in full-screen mode, • XM audio —displays an XM audio bar at the bottom of the screen if XM without numbers. audio is available. w aypoints &

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Using Charts Understanding Chart Data Charts for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision 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 ➊ 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,

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Using Charts Accessing Additional Object Information ) to highlight a tide-station icon ( ), and press Use the map pointer ( Use the map pointer ( ) to view information about on-screen map items, SELECT. waypoints, and charts. For more information about tides, see page 36. To access additional object information: Changing the navigation Chart Settings 1. On the Navigation chart, highlight an item ➊ with the map pointer, and To change chart settings from the home screen, select Charts > pre

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Using Charts Orientation—changes the perspective of the map display. Roses—displays a compass rose ➊ around your boat, indicating compass direction. True wind direction or apparent wind direction ➋ displays if the unit • North Up—sets the top of the map display to a north heading. is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. • 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

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Using Charts • Off—turns the heading line off. Using the Split navigation Chart • distance—sets the distance to the end of the heading line. Use the Split Navigation chart to view two different zoom levels of the Navigation chart at the same time. The top half of the screen is zoomed in 10 • Time—sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line. times closer than the bottom half of the screen. The Range (-/+) keys control w orld Map—displays a basic world map or satellite i

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Using Charts To access the Perspective 3D screen from the Home screen, select Charts • Range Rings—toggles the range rings on or off to provide distance > Perspective 3d . measurement. Press the Range (+) key to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the • Lane w idth—adjusts the width of the course line drawn when navigating. water. Press the Range (-) key to move the view away from the boat. This setting also affects routes (Route To), but does not affect automatic guidance (guide


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