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Introduction  
Introduction  
This manual includes information for the following products:  
GPSMAP® 4008  
GPSMAP® 4010  
GPSMAP® 4012  
GPSMAP® 5008  
GPSMAP® 5012  
GPSMAP® 5015  
Tips and Shortcuts  
Press or touch HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen.  
Press or touch MENU from any main screen to access additional settings.  
Press and release the Power key to adjust the display settings.  
Press and hold the Power key to turn the unit on or off.  
Manual Conventions  
In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, either press the soft key along the right  
side of the screen (GPSMAP 4000 series units) or use your finger to touch that item on the screen  
(GPSMAP 5000 series units) to select it. Small arrows (>) in the text indicate that you should select  
each item in order. For example, if you see “select Charts > Navigation Chart,” you should press  
the Charts soft key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch Charts (GPSMAP 5000 series), and then select  
or touch Navigation Chart.  
Quick Links  
Turning the Unit On or Off: page 2.  
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals: page 3.  
Inserting and Removing SD Cards: page 3.  
Restoring Factory Settings: page 3.  
Using the Navigation Chart: page 5.  
Changing the Chart Settings: page 9.  
Navigating to a Destination: page 18.  
Creating a Waypoint: page 20.  
Configuring System Settings: page 29.  
Using Radar: page 35.  
Using Sonar: page 39.  
Alarms and Messages: page 45.  
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Table of Contents  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
Unit Overview  
Automatic backlight sensor  
Soft keys  
POWER  
RANGE (+/-)  
ROCKER  
MARK  
SELECT  
MENU  
HOME  
Numeric keypad  
(GPSMAP 40ꢀ0 and 40ꢀ2)  
SD card slot  
GPSMAP 4012  
NOtE: Use the soft keys to select menu items on the GPSMAP 4000 Series. Touch menu items on the  
GPSMAP 5000 Series screen to select them.  
POWER  
Automatic backlight  
sensor  
SD card slot  
GPSMAP 5008  
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Getting Started  
Power  
connector  
NMEA 2000  
connector  
Marine video  
connector  
Garmin Marine  
Network  
connectors  
NMEA 0ꢀ83  
connector  
Turning the Unit On or Off  
To turn the unit on, press and release the Power key. When the Warning screen appears, select  
I Agree to open the Home screen.  
NOtE: The first time you turn on your unit, you must go through a setup sequence. See page 44.  
To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power key.  
Warning Screen  
Home Screen  
Adjusting the Backlight  
1. Press and release the  
Power key.  
2. Select Backlight.  
To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto.  
To manually adjust the backlight,  
either select Up or Down, use the  
ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series),  
or touch and drag the brightness  
bar (GPSMAP 5000 series).  
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To adjust the color mode:  
1. Press and release the  
Power key.  
2. Select Color Mode.  
3. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto.  
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals  
When you turn the unit on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its 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 shows a flashing question mark.  
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.  
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. 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.  
Card label  
GPSMAP 4010 and 4012  
Card label  
GPSMAP 4008 and 5000 series  
Restoring Factory Settings  
You can restore your unit to the original factory settings.  
CAUtION: This procedure deletes any information you have entered.  
To restore factory settings:  
1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information.  
2. Select Factory Settings.  
3. Select Reset to restore all factory settings or select Back to cancel.  
Viewing System Information  
You can view the software version, basemap version, and unit ID number for your chartplotter.  
You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data  
information.  
From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information.  
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Getting Started  
Using the 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 the Simulator Mode on:  
1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator > On.  
2. Select Setup to set speed, track control, position, simulator time, and simulator date.  
Understanding the Home Screen  
Use the Home screen to access all other screens. Press or touch HOME from any screen to return to  
the Home screen.  
NOtE: Options on this screen vary based on the unit type. When you add additional hardware to your  
Garmin Marine Network, additional options appear.  
GPSMAP 4000 Series Home Screen  
GPSMAP 5000 Series Home Screen  
Charts—access Navigation Chart, Mariner’s Eye, Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, Fishing  
Charts and Radar Overlay (page 5).  
NOtE: Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fish Eye 3D, and Fishing Charts are available only if you use a BlueChart  
g2 Vision SD card.  
Radar—set up and view radar (page 35).  
Sonar—set up and access sonar information (page 39).  
Combinations—set up the screen to view a chart, sonar, radar, and video in a two or three  
(GPSMAP 4000 Series) field, or four (GPSMAP 5000 Series) field split screen (page 16).  
Where to?—access navigation features (page 18).  
Information—view information including tides, currents, celestial data, user data, information  
about other boats, gauges, and video (page 24).  
Configure—access unit and system settings (page 29).  
Mark—mark, edit, or delete your current location as a waypoint or MOB  
(GPSMAP 5000 Series).  
Man Overboard—navigate to a Man Overboard location (GPSMAP 5000 series).  
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Using Charts  
Using Charts  
Your unit has a basic worldwide imagery map. By purchasing an optional Blue Chart® g2 Vision™  
preprogrammed SD card, you can view detailed information for your region, including:  
Navigation Chart—displays navigation data, including buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,  
marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.  
Mariner’s Eye and Mariner’s Eye 3D—displays a view from above and behind your boat for a  
visual navigation aid.  
Fishing Chart—removes navigational data from the chart and enhances bottom contours for  
depth recognition.  
Fish Eye 3D—an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to the  
information on the chart.  
The unit automatically shows relevant navigational data when you select a navigation option.  
Using the Navigation Chart  
Use the Navigation Chart to plan your course, to view map information, and as a navigational aid.  
To access the Navigation Chart, from the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart.  
Marine  
services  
Exposed  
wreck  
Beacon  
Your boat  
Buoy  
Submerged  
Zoom scale  
wreck  
Navigation Chart with BlueChart g2 Vision Data  
Zooming In and Out on the Map  
The RANGE (+/-) keys (GPSMAP 4000 series) or the  
and  
keys (GPSMAP 5000 series)  
control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the navigation chart (  
bar under the number represents that distance on the map.  
). The  
Navigation Chart Settings  
To access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, press or touch MENU.  
Overlay Numbers—show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, and sailing numbers on the screen.  
Chart Setup—customize the Navigation chart.  
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.  
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Using 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 Radar Overlay.  
3. Select the point on the chart where you want to go.  
4. Select Navigate To.  
5. Select Go To (or Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Auto  
Guidance).  
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.  
To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 22.  
Panning the Navigation Chart  
Use the ROCKER on your GPSMAP 4000 series unit 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. Touch  
and drag the Navigation screen on your GPSMAP 5000 series unit to pan away from your current  
location. The position icon ( ) stays at your present location. If the position icon leaves the map  
when you pan, a small window appears in the corner so that you can keep track of your current  
position.  
As you move the map pointer, its coordinates, distance, and bearing from your current location  
appear in the upper-left corner of the map.  
To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series), or touch  
and drag the Navigation screen (GPSMAP 5000 series).  
Pointer  
coordinates  
Pointer distance  
and bearing  
from current  
location  
Pan  
options  
Map  
pointer  
Position  
window  
To stop panning, select Stop Panning.  
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Using Charts  
As you pan the map, a list of options appears along the right side. The options change as you move  
the map pointer over various objects and charts.  
Review—(Review will not appear if the pointer is not near an object—if the pointer is near only  
one object, the name of the object appears.) This allows you to view details of objects in the  
vicinity of the pointer. When you select Review, you are presented with a list of all the objects  
near the pointer.  
Navigate to—begin navigation to the pointer location.  
Create Waypoint—mark a waypoint at the pointer location.  
Information—view tide, current, celestial, or chart information near the pointer location.  
Accessing Additional Object Information  
Use the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch an item on the screen  
(GPSMAP 5000 series) 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 an in-depth graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or on  
different days.  
Detailed  
tide station  
information  
Relevant tide  
level  
Highlight or touch a tide-station icon ( ), and select Review to view a detailed tide graph.  
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Using Charts  
Using Mariner’s Eye  
Mariner’s Eye provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and  
provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges,  
or channels, and is beneficial when trying to identify entry routes and exit routes in unfamiliar  
harbors or anchorages.  
To access the Mariner’s Eye screen, from the Home screen, select Charts > Mariner’s Eye.  
Press the RANGE (+) key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the  
move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water. Press the RANGE (-) key (GPSMAP 4000  
series) or touch the key (GPSMAP 5000 series) to move the view away from the boat.  
key (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
Mariner’s Eye Settings  
To access additional settings or options from the Mariner’s Eye screen, press MENU.  
Rings—toggles the range rings on or off.  
tracks—turns the visible track log on or off. The chartplotter continues to record tracks if you turn  
this setting off, but they are hidden from view.  
Safe Depth—adjusts the safe depth for your boat.  
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).  
Show Radar—If you have a Garmin marine radar device connected to your Garmin Marine  
Network, you can overlay radar readings on the Mariner’s Eye screen.  
Mariner’s Eye With Radar Information  
Overlay Numbers—shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing, and sailing numbers.  
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Changing the Chart Settings  
To change chart settings from the Home screen, select Charts > Chart Setup.  
Orientation—changes the perspective of the map display:  
North Up—sets the top of the map display to a north heading.  
Track 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.  
Heading line  
Track  
Chart border  
Heading Line—draws an extension 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.  
Chart Borders—turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want to  
see what area the maps cover.  
tracks—turns the visible track log on or off. The chartplotter continues to record tracks if you turn  
this setting off, but they are hidden from view.  
Inset Map—turns the inset map on or off when panning away. Select Auto to turn the inset map on  
only when the boat symbol is no longer visible.  
Appearance—customizes how items are shown on the map. See “Changing the Chart Appearance”  
on page 9.  
Changing the Chart Appearance  
From the Home screen, select Charts > Chart Setup > Appearance.  
Detail—adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at different zoom levels.  
Photos—sets the high-resolution satellite images to off, land only, or blend. High-resolution satellite  
imagery is only available while using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.  
Spot Depths—turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth.  
Light Sectors—adjusts the drawing of light sectors on the map.  
Symbols—selects the navaid symbol set (NOAA or IALA).  
Symbol Size—adjusts the size of the symbols shown on the map.  
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Using Tracks  
A track is a recording of your path. The track currently being recorded is the active track. An active  
track can be saved.  
To turn the track log on:  
From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Setup > Tracks > On. A trailing line on the chart  
indicates your track.  
To save the active track:  
1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Tracks > Save Active Track.  
2. Select either the time the current track began (or Midnight, if shown) or Entire Log.  
3. To name the track, change the color of the track, or save it as a route, select Edit Track.  
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.  
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 the track you want to edit or delete.  
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3. Select Edit Track to change the name or color of the track or select Delete to delete it.  
Select Next Page to view the track on the navigation chart.  
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—defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Recording more-frequent plots  
is more accurate but fills 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-efficient use of memory. The distance value (Change) is the  
maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point.  
Change—sets the value of the interval.  
Color—sets the color of the track plot.  
Using BlueChart g2 Vision  
Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your unit.  
In addition to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision has the following features:  
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, 3D view that visually represents the sea floor according  
to the information on the chart.  
Fishing Charts—provides a view of the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without  
navigational data. This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing.  
High Resolution Satellite Imagery— provides high-resolution satellite images for a realistic  
view of the land and water on the Navigation chart.  
Aerial Photos—provides a view of marinas and other navigationally-significant aerial photos to  
help you visualize your surroundings.  
Detailed Roads and POI data—provides a view of roads, restaurants, and other points of  
interest (POIs) along the shore.  
Current Data—provides a view of current station information.  
Auto Guidance—uses the chart data and specified boat safe depth to determine the best course to  
your destination.  
NOtE: You cannot transfer BlueChart g2 Vision data from the SD card to your computer for backup or  
viewing purposes. You can only use the SD card on BlueChart g2 Vision compatible Garmin GPS units.  
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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 is  
beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.  
Mariner’s Eye 3D  
Navigation Chart  
Press the RANGE (+) key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the  
key (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water. Press the RANGE (-) key (GPSMAP 4000  
series) or touch the key (GPSMAP 5000 series) to move the view away from the boat.  
Mariner’s Eye 3D Settings  
To access additional settings or options from the Mariner’s Eye 3D screen, press MENU.  
Colors—selects between Normal (Default), Water Hazard, and All Hazard. The Normal setting  
shows the land as seen from the water. The Water Hazard setting indicates shallow water and land  
with a color scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is very shallow. The  
Water Hazard setting indicates land in green and brown, and the All Hazard setting shows land as  
dark red.  
Mariner’s Eye 3D, Normal Colors  
Mariner’s Eye 3D, Hazard Colors  
Safe Depth—adjusts the depth at which red indicates shallow water. This also changes the global  
Safe Depth setting as it applies to the Auto Guidance feature.  
Rings, tracks, Lane Width, and Show Radar—see “Mariner’s Eye Settings” on page 8.  
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Using Charts  
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 (GPSMAP 4000 series) or  
the  
and  
keys (GPSMAP 5000 series) to adjust the view.  
Fish Eye 3D  
Fish Eye 3D Settings  
To access additional settings or options for the Fish Eye 3D screen, press MENU.  
Sonar Cone—turns a cone on or off that shows the area covered by your transducer.  
Sonar Data—visually shows the sonar readings received by your transducer for the best  
combination of sonar and mapping.  
tracks—turns the track log on or off.  
Overlay Numbers—shows or hides cruising, navigation, fishing, sailing, or fuel numbers.  
Using Fishing Charts  
Use the Fishing chart for a detailed, unobstructed view of the bottom contours and depth soundings  
on the chart.  
Fishing Chart  
Navigation Chart  
The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card,  
and is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.  
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Using Charts  
Enabling High-Resolution Satellite Imagery  
You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, the 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 > Appearance > 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.  
Blend—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.  
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, zoom in using the RANGE  
(+) key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the  
key (GPSMAP 5000 series), or set the detail level  
higher.  
Photo Overlay Off  
Land Only Photo Overlay  
Blend at 100%  
Blend at 50%  
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Viewing Aerial Photos  
Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD cards contain aerial photographs of many landmarks,  
marinas, and harbors. Use these photos to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint  
yourself with a marina or harbor prior to arrival.  
NOtE: Use the RANGE (+/-) keys (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the  
and  
keys (GPSMAP  
5000 series) to zoom in and out while viewing the aerial photo on the full screen.  
To access aerial photos from the navigation chart:  
Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the screen (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
highlight a camera icon with the pointer, and select Aerial Photo or Review.  
Overhead  
Perspective  
Viewing Current Station Information  
If current stations are available in your BlueChart g2 Vision region, they appear on the navigation  
chart as highlighted arrows. These detailed icons show the speed and direction of the current at a  
glance. Select Review or the name of the station display a current graph.  
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 (page 18).  
Using Automatic Guidance  
Automatic Guidance automatically suggests routes based on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart  
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Using Combinations  
Using Combinations  
Use the Combinations screen to view 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 chartplotter, and whether you are using an optional BlueChart g2  
Vision SD card. You can combine two or three screens (GPSMAP 4000 series) or up to four screens  
(GPSMAP 5000 series).  
To access the Combinations screen from the Home screen, select Combinations.  
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 (GPSMAP 4000 series). To switch the larger screen,  
select the icon from the lower-right corner that represents the screen you want (GPSMAP 4000  
series) or touch Menu > Change Combination (GPSMAP 5000 series). Touch one of the screens  
to select a single-screen combination page that will provide configurable data fields (GPSMAP 5000  
series).  
Data fields  
Focus screen  
(GPSMAP 4000 series)  
Select to switch focus  
screen (GPSMAP 4000  
series only)  
Navigation Chart, Radar, and Sonar Combination  
(GPSMAP 4000 series)  
To access additional settings or options for the Combinations screen, press MENU.  
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To customize the screen combinations:  
1. While viewing the Combinations screen, select MENU > Change Combination, or, from the  
Home screen, select Combinations > Unused Combo (if one is available).  
Select the number of  
Combination  
screen ꢀ  
combination screens  
Change to vertical or  
hoizontal layout  
Combination  
screen 2  
Data bar  
2. Select Num Functions to select the nu
off, and select the combination screens
3. Select Done.  
NOtE: You can only choose from the options available to your unit. To increase the number of screens  
available, use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or add network devices.  
To add additional data fields:  
1. While viewing the Combinations screen, press the soft key corresponding to an unused data field  
(GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch an unused data field (GPSMAP 5000 series) .  
New data field  
Adding a Data Field (GPSMAP 4000 series)  
2. Select the Digital Item to be displayed on the Combinations Screen. Available options vary, based  
on the unit and network configuration.  
To edit an existing data field:  
While viewing the Combinations screen, press a soft key corresponding to a data field (GPSMAP  
4000 series) or touch a data field (GPSMAP 5000 series). Select the item to be displayed.  
To change the layout to horizontal or vertical:  
1. While viewing the Combinations screen, select MENU > Change Combination.  
2. Select Layout Ver. or Layout Horiz.  
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Where To?  
Use the Where to? option on the Home screen to search for, and navigate to, nearby fuel, repairs,  
services, waypoints, and routes.  
NOtE: You must create waypoints and routes before you can navigate to them.  
You can navigate to a destination using one of three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To.  
Go to—takes you directly to the destination.  
Route To—creates a route from your location to a destination, allowing you to add turns to the  
route.  
Guide To—searches BlueChart g2 Vision chart data to suggest the best path to your destination.  
You must be using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card for this option to appear.  
CAUtION: Guide To does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. For safety, always resolve any  
discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.  
Navigating to a Destination  
You can search for, and navigate to, nearby destinations including fuel, repairs, marinas, waypoints,  
and routes.  
To begin navigating:  
1. From the Home screen, select Where To?.  
2. Select the marine service category to which you want to navigate. The unit shows the list of the  
50 nearest locations and the distance and bearing to each.  
3. Select the marine service item to which you want to navigate. A screen containing information  
about the selected marine service appears.  
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NOtE: Select Next Page to view additional information or to display the location on a chart.  
4. Select Navigate To.  
5. Select Go To.  
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Select Guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card to use Auto Guidance.  
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.  
To stop navigating:  
From the Navigation chart, select Menu, and then select Stop Navigating.  
To search for a destination by name:  
1. From the Home screen, select Where To? > Search by Name.  
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2. Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch (GPSMAP 5000 series) to select characters  
and spell at least a portion of the name of your destination.  
Search - GPSMAP 4000 series  
Search - GPSMAP 5000 series  
3. Select Done to view the 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria.  
4. Select the best location, then select Navigate To > Go To or Route To or Guide To (when using  
a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card).  
Creating and Using Waypoints  
You can store up to 1,500 waypoints with a user-defined name, symbol, depth, and water  
temperature for each waypoint.  
To create a new waypoint:  
1. From the Home screen, select Charts > Navigation Chart.  
2. Use the map pointer ( ) to select the location you want to designate as a  
waypoint (GPSMAP 4000 series); touch the location you want to designate as a waypoint  
(GPSMAP 5000 series).  
3. Select Create Waypoint.  
4. Select one of the following:  
Edit Waypoint—designate a specific name, symbol, water depth, water temperature, or  
position.  
Delete—delete the waypoint.  
Navigate To—go to the waypoint.  
Back—return to the navigation chart.  
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To mark your current location as a waypoint:  
From any screen, press the MARK key (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch Mark on the Home  
screen (GPSMAP 5000 series)  
Edit Waypoint—designates a specific name, symbol, water depth, water temperature, or  
position.  
Delete—deletes the waypoint.  
Man Overboard—designates the current location as a Man Overboard location.  
Next Page/Previous Page—switches between waypoint information and the navigation chart.  
Back—saves the waypoint and returns to the navigation chart.  
NOtE: Selecting Mark creates a waypoint only at your present location.  
To mark an MOB (Man Overboard) location:  
When you mark a waypoint, you can designate it as an MOB (Man Overboard). This marks the  
point and sets a course back to the marked location. When an MOB is active, an MOB waypoint  
with an international MOB symbol is created, and the unit is on an active navigation to that point.  
1. At any time, press the MARK key (GPSMAP 4000 series).  
2. Select Man Overboard.  
On the GPSMAP 5000 series, a Man Overboard button is available on the Home screen.  
To edit an existing waypoint:  
1. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the  
waypoint (GPSMAP 5000 series) to highlight the waypoint on the navigation chart.  
OR  
From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints.  
2. Select the waypoint you want to edit.  
3. Select Edit Waypoint.  
4. Select the waypoint attribute you want to change (Name, Symbol, Depth, Water Temp, or  
Position).  
To move the waypoint on the navigation chart:  
1. Select the waypoint on the navigation chart.  
2. Select Review. (The Review button is only shown when more than one waypoint is in the  
vicinity.)  
3. Select the button for the waypoint you want to edit.  
4. Select Edit Waypoint > Position.  
5. Select Use Chart or Enter Coordinates.  
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6. If entering coordinates, use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or the keyboard (GPSMAP  
5000 series) to enter the new coordinates for the waypoint. If using the chart, highlight the new  
location with the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the location (GPSMAP 5000  
series), and select Move Waypoint. The waypoint moves to the new location.  
To view a list of all waypoints:  
From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints.  
To delete a waypoint or MOB:  
1. From the Navigation chart, touch the waypoint (GPSMAP 5000 series) or use the map pointer  
(
) (GPSMAP 4000 series) to highlight the waypoint on the navigation chart.  
OR  
From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Waypoints.  
2. Select the waypoint or MOB you want to delete.  
3. Select Delete.  
Creating and Using Routes  
You can create and store up to 20 routes with up to 250 waypoints each.  
To create a route from your present location:  
1. From the Navigation chart, use the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch your  
destination (GPSMAP 5000 series) to select your destination.  
2. Select Navigate To > Route To.  
3. Use the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) to select where you want to make the last turn.  
Touch the location where you want to make the last turn toward your destination (GPSMAP 5000  
series).  
4. Select Add Turn.  
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5. To add additional turns, select where you want to make the turn (working backward from the  
destination) and select Add Turn.  
6. Select Done to finish the route or Cancel Route to delete the route.  
To create a route in another location:  
1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes > New Route.  
2. Use the map pointer ( ) (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the location (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
select the initial location where you want to start the new route.  
3. Select Add Turn to mark the starting point of the route.  
4. Choose the location of the first turn and select Add Turn. Repeat until the route is complete.  
5. Select Done.  
To create a route using Auto Guidance:  
1. From the Navigation chart, select your destination.  
2. Select Navigate To > Guide To. Your route is calculated.  
NOtE: You can change the auto guidance path to a route by selecting the end of the path and selecting  
Navigate to > Route To. The auto guidance path stays on the screen, allowing you to trace it while  
creating a route.  
To edit a route:  
1. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Routes.  
2. Select the route to edit.  
3. Select Edit Route. You can edit the route name, edit the route turns, or delete the route.  
To bypass a waypoint on a route:  
1. Create a route as previously described.  
2. Select the waypoint that follows the waypoint you are bypassing.  
3. Select Navigate To > Go To (or Route To).  
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Viewing Information  
Viewing Information  
Use the Information screen to access information about tides, currents, celestial data, user data, other  
boats, gauges, and video.  
Viewing Tide Station Information  
To view tide information from the Home screen, select Information > Tides. Information for the  
most-recently viewed tide station is shown.  
Select Nearby Stations to view other stations close to your current location. Select Change  
Date > Manual to view tide information for a different date.  
Viewing Current Information  
Use the Current Prediction screen to view information for currents.  
NOtE: You must use a BlueChart g2 Vision card to view Current Station information.  
To view current information from the Home screen, select Information > Currents. Information  
for the most-recently viewed current station is shown.  
Select Nearby Stations to view other stations close to your current selection. Select Change  
Date > Manual to view current information for a different date.  
Select Show Report to view the Current Report for the selected station.  
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Viewing Celestial Information  
Use the Celestial screen to view celestial data for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, moon phase,  
and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon.  
To view celestial information from the Home screen, select Information > Celestial.  
Moon position  
Sun position  
Sky view window  
Viewing User Data  
To view user data, from the Home screen, select Information > User Data.  
Waypoints—view a list of all saved waypoints (page 22).  
Routes—view a list of saved routes (page 22).  
tracks—view a list of saved tracks.  
Data transfer—transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to and from an SD card or network.  
Clear User Data—erase all user waypoints, routes, and tracks.  
To copy or merge MapSource data to your chartplotter:  
1. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter to allow it to place a file on the SD card. This file provides  
information to MapSource to format its data. This only needs to be done the first time you copy or  
merge MapSource data to your chartplotter from a specific SD card.  
2. Check your MapSource version on the PC by clicking Help > About MapSource. If the version  
is older than 6.12.2, update to the most current version by clicking Help > Check for Software  
Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.  
3. Insert the SD card into an SD card reader that is attached to the PC.  
4. From within MapSource, click on Transfer > Send to Device.  
5. From the Send to Device window, select the drive for the SD card reader and the types of data  
you want to copy to your chartplotter.  
6. Click Send.  
7. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter.  
8. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer >  
Card.  
9. Select Replace From Card or Merge From Card to copy or merge the data into your  
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To transfer data (waypoints, routes, tracks) to or from an SD card:  
1. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit.  
2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Card.  
Complete one of the following:  
Select Save To Card to save waypoints, routes, and tracks to the SD card.  
Select Merge From Card to transfer data from the SD card to the unit and combine it with  
existing user data.  
Select Replace From Card to overwrite items on your unit.  
To transfer data to or from a network:  
1. Connect the unit to a Garmin Marine Network using the network port on the back of the unit and  
a Garmin Network cable.  
2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Network.  
Complete one of the following:  
Select Clone User Data to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to other chartplotters  
connected to the network. Existing data will be overwritten on those chartplotters.  
Select Merge User Data to transfer data between all the chartplotters connected to the  
network. Unique data will be combined with existing data on every chartplotter.  
To back up data to a PC:  
1. Insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the front of the unit.  
2. From the Home screen, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer > Card > Save to  
Card.  
3. Remove the SD card from the chartplotter and insert it into an SD card reader that is attached to  
a PC.  
4. From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the SD card.  
5. Copy the UserData.ADM file on the card and paste it to any location on the PC.  
To restore backup data to your chartplotter:  
1. Copy the UserData.ADM file from the PC to an SD card in a folder named Garmin\UserData.  
2. Insert the SD card into your chartplotter.  
3. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Data Transfer >  
Card > Replace From Card.  
To delete all waypoints, routes, and tracks:  
1. From the Home screen on your chartplotter, select Information > User Data > Clear User Data.  
2. Select Waypoints, Routes, Saved Tracks, or All.  
3. Select OK or Cancel.  
Viewing Other Boats  
To view information about other boats from the Home screen, select Information > Other Boats.  
NOtE: To view information about other boats, your unit must be connected to an external AIS  
(Automatic Identification System) or DSC (Digital Selective Calling) device.  
AIS List—view information about the boats your unit is monitoring. Select AIS List to view the  
MMSIs (Maritime Mobile Service Identities) or names (if the boat is broadcasting a name) of nearby  
AIS-equipped boats. The AIS list is sorted by range, with the nearest boat at the top of the list.  
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DSC Log—view a list of all DSC calls, sorted by most recent, sender, or by type (distress calls or  
position reports).  
View By time—view the most recent DSC calls received, sorted and displayed chronologically  
by time and date. Calls with identical time and date information show the same information in the  
list.  
View By Sender—view an alphanumerical list of senders.  
View By Type—view the most recent distress calls or position reports, sorted chronologically.  
Delete All—delete all log entries.  
DSC Call List—view the 100 most-recent calls. The DSC Call List shows the most-recent call from  
a boat. If a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the Call List.  
Directory—view a list of all DSC entries. You can view by name or by MMSI. You can also add an  
entry.  
Viewing Engine Gauges  
To view analog or digital engine gauges from the Home screen, select Information > Gauges >  
Engine.  
NOtE: You must be connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable of sensing engine data to view the  
gauges. See the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions for details.  
To select analog or digital gauges:  
1. While viewing the Gauges screen, press MENU.  
2. Select Gauge Setup to select the number of engines (1–4), and the number of fuel tanks (1 or  
2), and to reset the odometer to zero.  
NOtE: For more than two engines, you can only use the digital gauges. For one or two engines, you  
can switch between analog and digital gauges.  
Viewing Fuel Gauges  
To view fuel gauges from the Home screen, select Information > Gauges > Fuel. Fuel flow for  
each engine, total fuel flow, fuel level in each tank, total fuel remaining, fuel economy, and the range  
for your boat are shown.  
NOtE: To view fuel information, your unit must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as the  
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To synchronize your fuel gauges with your fuel:  
From the Home screen select Information > Gauges > Fuel > Manage Fuel.  
Fill Up—Select when your tank is full. An estimate of the total fuel is shown. Adjust if  
necessary.  
Add Fuel—Select when you have added less than a full tank. An estimate of the fuel added is  
shown. Adjust if necessary.  
Set Fuel Level—Select to specify the total fuel in your tanks.  
Viewing Video  
Your unit can display video if you connect it to a video source using the supplied video cable. See  
the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions for details.  
To view video from the Home screen, select Information > Video.  
Select Menu to set up the following:  
Source—selects the video device (1 or 2) to use to display video. If you have two video sources  
and want to alternate between the two, select Alternate to define the amount of time each video  
is displayed.  
Aspect—switches between the standard aspect ratio and a stretched aspect ratio. The video  
cannot be stretched beyond the dimensions provided by the connected video device. Because of  
this, the stretched video may not fill the entire screen of the GPSMAP 4012/5012.  
Brightness—adjusts the brightness of the video feed up or down, or select Auto to allow the unit  
to automatically adjust the brightness.  
Saturation—adjusts the color saturation up or down, or select Auto to allow the unit to  
automatically adjust the saturation.  
Contrast—adjusts the contrast up or down, or select Auto to allow the unit to automatically  
adjust the contrast.  
Standard—selects the video format used by the source (PAL or NTSC). Select Auto to let the  
unit automatically select the source format.  
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate or watch video input while operating or navigating your boat.  
Operating or watching the video input while the boat is moving could cause an accident or collision  
resulting in property damage, serious injury, or death.  
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Configuring the Chartplotter  
Configuring the Chartplotter  
Use the Configure screen to configure unit settings.  
Configuring System Settings  
To change general system settings from the Home screen, select Configure > System.  
Simulator—turn Simulator Mode On or Off. Select Setup to set simulator options. (If you set the  
unit into a Store Demonstration mode during the initial unit setup, this setting is named Demo.)  
Language—select the on-screen language.  
Auto Power Up (GPSMAP 4010 and GPSMAP 5015 only)—turn Auto Power Up On or Off. When  
On is selected, the chartplotter will automatically turn on whenever power is applied, unless the  
chartplotter is turned off with the Power Key before power is lost.  
Beeper/Display—select Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds. Select Backlight to  
brighten or darken the backlight. Select Color Mode to switch between Day Mode and Night Mode.  
GPS—view GPS satellites, turn WAAS/EGNOS on or off, select the source of GPS signals, and  
set the speed filter to On, Off, or Auto. The speed filter averages the speed of your boat over a short  
period of time for smoother speed values.  
System Information—view system information, restore factory settings, view the status of  
networked devices, and display the event log. The event log displays a list of system events. Select  
the event to view additional information.  
Overlay Numbers—view or edit the options for Wind (Apparent Wind or True Wind) and Next  
Turn numbers (Distance or time) for routes.  
Changing Units of Measure  
To change units of measure from the Home screen, select Configure > Units.  
System Units—global setting that defines individual units of measure at the same time. Statute  
(mh, ft, ºF), Metric (kh, m, ºC), Nautical (kt, ft, ºF), or Custom. Select Custom to individually  
define units of measure for depth, temperature, distance, speed, elevation, volume, and pressure.  
NOtE: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to view  
depth and water temperature information.  
Heading—sets the reference used in calculating heading information.  
Auto Mag Var—Automatic Magnetic Variation automatically sets the magnetic declination for  
your location.  
True—sets true north as the heading reference.  
Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (000º).  
User Mag Var—allows you to set the magnetic variation value.  
Position Format—change the coordinate style in which a given location reading appears. Do not  
change the position format unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position  
format.  
Map Datum—change the coordinate system in which the map is structured. Do not change the Map  
Datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different Map Datum.  
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time Format—select a 12-hour, 24-hour or UTC time format.  
time Zone—set the time zone you want displayed for time readings.  
Daylight Saving time—indicate whether you want daylight saving time Off, On, or Auto. The  
auto setting automatically turns daylight saving time on or off, depending on the time of year.  
Configuring Communications Settings  
To change the communications settings from the Home screen, select Configure >  
Communications.  
Port Types—select the input/output format (NMEA Std. or NMEA High Speed) for each port  
to use when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA devices, a computer, or other Garmin  
devices.  
NMEA Std.—supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA  
input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.  
NMEA High Speed—supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers.  
NMEA 0183 Setup—enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences for sounder, route, system,  
and Garmin NMEA settings.  
To enable or disable NMEA 0183 output sentences:  
1. From the Home screen, select Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup.  
2. Select a setting (Sounder, Route, System, or Garmin).  
3. Select the NMEA 0183 output sentence.  
4. Select Off to disable, or select On to enable the NMEA 0183 output sentence.  
Posn. Precision—adjust the number of digits (Two Digits, Three Digits, or Four Digits) to  
the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output.  
Waypoint IDs—select how the unit outputs waypoint identifiers (Names or Numbers).  
Defaults—reset NMEA 0183 settings to their default settings (OK or Cancel).  
NMEA 2000 Setup—View and configure the devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network and set  
bridging to On, Off, or Auto.  
Device List—lists the NMEA 2000 devices on your network. If the NMEA 2000 device has  
configuration options or settings, select the device for a list of options.  
Bridging—enables or disables the output from Garmin sensors or NMEA 0183 devices to your  
NMEA 2000 network.  
Wireless Devices—Allows wireless devices, such as a remote control or optical mouse to  
communicate with the chartplotter.  
Preferred Sources—Allows selection of a preferred device when more than one source is available  
for the same function.  
Setting Alarms  
You can set the unit to sound an audible alarm when certain conditions are met. By default, all  
alarms are turned off.  
To set an alarm:  
1. From the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms.  
2. Select an alarm category.  
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3. Select an alarm.  
4. Select On to turn the alarm on, and then specify alarm information.  
Setting Navigation Alarms  
To set a navigation alarm, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Navigation.  
Anchor Drag—set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance.  
Arrival—set an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a destination  
waypoint.  
Off Course—set an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance.  
Setting System Alarms  
To set a system alarm, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > System.  
Clock—set an alarm using the system (GPS) clock. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work.  
Battery—set an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a user-determined low voltage.  
GPS Accuracy—set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user-  
determined value.  
Setting Sonar Alarms  
To set a sonar alarm, from the Home screen, select Configure > Alarms > Sonar.  
NOtE: You must have an optional sonar module (and a transducer connected to the sounder module)  
wired through NMEA 0183 or connected to the Garmin Marine Network to receive sonar information.  
Shallow Water/Deep Water—set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than or greater than the  
specified value.  
Water Temp—set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2°F (1.1°C)  
above or below the specified temperature.  
Fish—set an alarm to sound when the unit detects a suspended target of the specified symbols.  
— sounds an alarm for all fish sizes  
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— sounds an alarm for large fish only  
Configuring My Boat  
To configure settings for your boat, from the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat.  
Auto Guidance—set the Auto Guidance parameters for your boat:  
Safe Depth—set the minimum depth (chart depth datum) to allow when calculating an auto  
guidance path. A safe depth of less than one meter is not allowed when using Auto Guidance.  
Safe Height—set the minimum height (chart height datum) of a bridge that your boat can safely  
travel under.  
Keel Offset—offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth  
from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location. Enter a positive number to offset  
for a keel. Enter a negative number to offset for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water.  
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To adjust the Keel Offset:  
1. From the Home screen, select Configure > My Boat > Keel Offset.  
2. Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or the screen keyboard (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
specify the offset.  
3. Select Done to accept the number.  
NOtE: Select Cancel to cancel your changes and return to the My Boat screen.  
Transducer—select sonar-cone angles, and calibrate water speed.  
Sonar Cone Angles—when using a transducer other than the standard Garmin transducer, you  
can set the angle, in degrees, of the sonar cone so that it is accurately depicted on the Fish Eye 3D  
screen. Select either 200kHz or 50kHz and use the on-screen keyboard to enter the angle.  
NOtE: The Sonar Cone Angles setting is preset to match the cone angle of a standard Garmin dual-  
frequency transducer. Use this option to match the specifications of a non-standard transducer.  
Calibrate Water Speed—use this menu to calibrate a speed-sensing device. Follow the on-  
screen directions for calibration. If you do not have a speed-sensing device, this menu does not  
appear.  
NOtE: If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not registering a speed, a “Speed  
Too Low” message appears. Select OK and safely increase boat speed. If you get the message again,  
stop the boat and make sure the speed-sensor wheel is not stuck. If the wheel turns freely, check the  
cable connections. If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin Product Support.  
Configuring Other Boats  
To configure settings for boats other than your own, from the Home screen, select Configure >  
Other Boats.  
AIS—turn AIS (Automatic Identification System) on or off. AIS alerts you to area traffic by  
providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for boats that are within range and equipped with a  
transponder.  
DSC—turn DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on or off.  
NOtE: To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats, your unit must be connected to an  
external AIS or DSC device.  
Safe Zone—(AIS and MARPA only) turn a safe zone around your boat on or off. This is used for  
collision avoidance, and can be customized.  
To customize safe-zone settings:  
From the Home screen, select Configure > Other Boats > Safe Zone > Setup.  
Ring—show or hide a ring on the Navigation chart showing the safe zone for your boat.  
Range—change the measured radius of the safe zone ring to a specified distance from 0.1 to  
2.0 nm (or from 0.2 to 5.0 km, or from 0.1 to 2.0 mi).  
Time to (Safe Zone)—sounds an alarm if AIS or MARPA determines that a target will intersect  
the Safe Zone within the defined time interval (ranging from 3 to 24 minutes).  
Details—show or hide the name, speed, and bearing of AIS or MARPA targets onscreen. The details  
appear next to the AIS or MARPA target icon.  
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Using the Garmin Marine Network  
Using the Garmin Marine Network  
The Garmin Marine Network allows you to share data from Garmin peripheral devices between  
Garmin chartplotters quickly and easily. You can connect your GPSMAP 4000 series and GPSMAP  
5000 series chartplotters, and previous Garmin Marine Network compatible chartplotter models  
(GPSMAP 3005/3006/3010), to your network to share data. With the Garmin Marine Network, you  
can:  
Share GPS data from a GPS 17 antenna that is wired to one chartplotter, with every chartplotter  
connected to the Garmin Marine Network.  
Share NMEA 0183 data from devices that are wired to one chartplotter, with every chartplotter  
connected to the Garmin Marine Network.  
NOtE: Both the GPS 17 and any NMEA 0183 devices must be connected to the same chartplotter to  
achieve the best results when sharing data over the Garmin Marine Network.  
NOtE: If you are using a GSD 21 wired to a GPSMAP 3006/3010 chartplotter, data is shared with  
any GPSMAP 4000 series and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters connected to your Garmin Marine  
network. All GSD 21 settings must be configured on the GPSMAP 3006/3010. You cannot wire a GSD  
21 to a GPSMAP 4000 series or GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter.  
Share data from Garmin Marine Network devices connected to any chartplotter in the Marine  
Network or to a GMS 10 Marine Network Port Expander, with every other chartplotter connected  
to the Marine Network. These devices include:  
GSD 22 digital sounder—provides sonar data when connected to the Garmin Marine  
Network and an appropriate transducer. Sonar data is shared by all chartplotters on the  
network.  
GMR 21/41 Radome; GMR 18 Radome; and GMR 404/406 Open Array Radar—provide  
radar data when connected to the Garmin Marine Network. Radar data is shared by all  
chartplotters on the network.  
Share BlueChart g2 Vision cartography data from an SD card inserted in one GPSMAP 4000  
or GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter with every GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series  
chartplotter connected to the Marine Network.  
NOtE: BlueChart g2 Vision cartography is only compatible with GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000  
series chartplotters. Previous Garmin Marine Network-compatible chartplotter models (such as the  
GPSMAP 3010) can be connected to your network, but they cannot share BlueChart g2 Vision data.  
Transfer waypoint, route, and track information from one chartplotter connected to the Garmin  
Marine Network to every other chartplotter connected to the network. The data can be cloned  
from one chartplotter to every other connected chartplotter, or the data can be merged and shared  
with every connected GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter.  
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Using the Garmin Marine Network  
Viewing Connected Garmin Marine Network Devices  
To view all connected Garmin Marine Network devices, from the Home screen, select Configure >  
System > System Information > Network Devices.  
Aliases  
defined  
No alias  
defined  
Network Devices  
Each connected device is listed along the right side of the screen. To assign an alias or name to one  
of the devices for identification purposes, select the device. Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000  
series) or onscreen keyboard (GPSMAP 5000 series) to name the device.  
Select Back or press the HOME key to exit.  
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Using Radar  
Using Radar  
When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar such as a GMR 404/406  
or a GMR 18, you can view more information about your surroundings. The Garmin marine radar  
connects through the Garmin Marine Network and shares radar data with all networked chartplotters.  
The Garmin marine radar transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it rotates in a 360º  
pattern. When the transmitted energy contacts a target, some of that energy is reflected back to the  
radar.  
WARNING: The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to  
humans and animals. Before beginning radar transmission, verify that the area around the radar is clear.  
The radar transmits a beam approximately 12° above and 12° below a line extending horizontally from  
the center of the radar. Avoid looking directly at the radar, because the eyes are the most susceptible part  
of the body.  
To turn on the radar:  
1. When you power the network on, the radar warms up. A countdown is provided to alert you when  
the radar is ready. From the Home screen, press Radar > Cruising.  
NOtE: As a safety feature, the radar enters standby mode after it warms up. This gives you an  
opportunity to verify that the area around the radar is clear before beginning radar transmission. The  
microwave energy transmitted by the radar can potentially be dangerous.  
2. When the message “Ready to Transmit” appears, press or touch MENU.  
3. On the lower-right portion of the screen, select Transmit Radar. A “Spinning Up” message  
appears for a few moments, then the radar begins painting an image.  
To turn off the radar:  
1. Press and release the  
Power key on the chartplotter (do not hold the button, or you may shut  
down the chartplotter), or press MENU.  
2. Select Go To Standby.  
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Understanding the Cruising Screen  
Use the Cruising screen to view a full-screen image of the gathered radar information. Your position  
is in the center of the screen, and the rings provide distance measurements.  
Range rings  
Zoom scale  
Heading line  
Distance  
between rings  
The zoom scale represents the distance from your position (the center) to the outermost ring. Each  
ring represents an even division of the zoom scale. For example, if the zoom scale is set at three  
kilometers, each ring represents one kilometer from the center out. Use the RANGE (+/-) keys  
(GPSMAP 4000 series) or the  
and  
keys (GPSMAP 5000 series) to adjust the zoom scale.  
Cruising Screen Settings  
To access additional settings or options for the radar cruising screen, press MENU.  
Gain—controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. The default setting, Auto, adjusts automatically  
to provide optimal performance. Select Up or Down to manually adjust the gain; select Auto to  
return the gain to the default setting.  
Rain Cltr—adjust the gain for unwanted clutter caused by rain at close ranges. Select Up or  
Down to adjust the rain clutter sensitivity.  
Sea Cltr—adjust the gain for clutter caused by choppy sea conditions. Select Nxt Prset to cycle  
between Rough, Med, Calm, or Off. Select Up or Down to manually adjust the sea clutter  
sensitivity.  
Guard Zone—defines a safe zone around your boat. An alarm sounds when a detected object enters  
this zone. Select On or Off. If the guard zone is on, you can define the boundaries by selecting  
Adjust Guard Zone.  
Corner 1 (and Corner 2): Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) as indicated by the arrows  
and ) to define the size of the guard zone. Select Corner 1 or Corner 2 to change the  
(
reference point. For GPSMAP 5000 series units, touch Corner 1, and then touch the point on the  
screen where you want the first corner of the guard zone. Repeat this with Corner 2.  
Circular: Joins the guard zone to completely encompass the boat. Use Corner 1 or Corner 2 to  
adjust the size.  
Corner ꢀ  
Corner 2  
Circular  
Nav Features—hides or shows distance, arrival time, and bearing when navigating to a destination.  
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Overlay Numbers—show or hide cruising, navigation, fishing, sailing, or fuel numbers.  
Radar Setup—access advanced radar settings.  
Orientation—change the perspective of the radar display.  
Heading Line—show or hide a line in the direction of travel.  
Rings—show or hide the radar range rings.  
Look-Ahd Spd—turn on to shift your current location toward the bottom of the screen as your  
speed increases. Enter your top speed for the best results.  
timed Xmit—set and customize a transmit/standby cycle. Define the transmission time (Xmit  
time) and standby time (Stdby time) in minutes.  
Xtalk Reject (Crosstalk)—filter out interference caused by another radar operating in close  
proximity.  
Advanced—access advanced radar settings:  
FTC (Fast Time Constant)—reduce unwanted clutter caused by rain at a distance.  
Front of Boat—offset the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle.  
Antenna Size (GMR 404/406 only)—select your antenna size (4 foot or 6 foot).  
Motor Speed (GMR 404/406 only)—set the motor speed of your GMR 404/406 radar to  
Normal Speed or High Speed. High Speed increases the speed at which the antenna rotates,  
which increases the speed at which the screen updates.  
Targeting on the Cruising Screen  
Use the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch the target location (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
begin targeting. A green ring and a green line appear. The green ring corresponds with the range  
rings to help define the distance of an object from your location. The green line corresponds with the  
heading line to help define the bearing of an object from your location. As you move the ROCKER,  
you adjust the point where the green ring and green line intersect. This point indicates your target.  
As you move the target over objects on the radar, target options appear along the right side of the  
screen.  
Heading line  
Target  
(intersection)  
Target options  
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To stop targeting, select Stop Pointing.  
Create Waypoint—marks a waypoint at the targeted object or location.  
Acquire Target—assigns a MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) tag to the targeted object.  
NOtE: MARPA requires the use of a heading sensor. The heading sensor must output the NMEA 0183  
sentence HDM or HDG.  
MARPA target (only appears when you are targeting a tagged MARPA object)—opens the  
MARPA target information window. Remove MARPA objects from this window.  
MARPA target  
lost  
Opens MARPA  
target information  
window  
Tracking  
MARPA object  
MARPA object  
targeted  
Target options  
Dangerous  
MARPA object  
MARPA Targeting  
Understanding the Radar Overlay Screen  
Use the Radar Overlay option to overlay radar information on the Navigation chart.  
Radar range  
From the Home screen select Radar > Radar Overlay. The radar picture appears in orange and  
overlays the Navigation chart. Use the RANGE (+/-) keys (GPSMAP 4000 series) or the  
and  
keys (GPSMAP 5000 series) to zoom in and out. Zooming while panning the map only affects the  
zoom scale of the map. The radar range remains the same. Zooming while the map is locked on the  
boat (not panning) affects the zoom scale of the map and the radar range.  
To access additional settings or options for the radar overlay screen, touch or press MENU. Select  
Adjust Chart > Chart Setup to access the chart options. Select Radar Setup to return to the radar  
setup options.  
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Using Sonar  
Using Sonar  
When connected to an optional Garmin GSD 22 sounder module and a transducer, your chartplotter  
can be used as a fishfinder. The GSD 22 connects through the Garmin Marine Network and shares  
sonar data with every chartplotter connected to the network.  
Understanding the Full Screen  
Select the Full Screen option to view a full-screen graph of the sonar readings from the transducer.  
The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen  
scrolls from the right to the left.  
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Full Screen.  
Depth, temperature,  
and water speed  
Suspended  
target  
Bottom  
Range  
GPS speed and  
GPS heading  
Transducer  
frequency  
Understanding the Split Zoom Screen  
Use the Split Zoom screen to view the full sonar data from the graph and a zoomed-in portion on the  
same screen.  
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Zoom.  
Depth, temperature,  
and water speed  
Zoomed depth  
scale  
Zoom  
window  
Range  
GPS speed and  
GPS heading  
Zoom level  
Transducer frequency  
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Understanding the Split Frequency Screen  
Use the Split Frequency screen (dual-frequency transducer only) to view both the 50 kHz and 200  
kHz frequencies on the same screen. A 200 kHz frequency graph appears on the left; a 50 kHz  
frequency graph appears on the right.  
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Split Frequency.  
Depth, temperature,  
and water speed  
Range  
GPS speed and  
GPS heading  
Transducer  
frequencies  
Understanding the Temp Log  
If you are using a temperature-capable transducer, the Temp Log screen keeps a graphic log of  
temperature readings over time. The current temperature and depth are shown in the upper-left  
corner.  
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Temp Log.  
Temperature  
and depth  
Temperature  
Range  
Time  
elapsed  
The temperature appears along the right side and the time elapsed appears along the bottom. The  
graph scrolls to the left as information is received.  
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Using Sonar  
Setting Up Sonar  
Use the Sonar Setup screen to define and adjust settings universal to all sonar screens.  
From the Home screen, select Sonar > Sonar Setup.  
Color Scheme—select white or blue. This affects the background on all sonar screens, but does not  
change the Temp Log screen.  
Fish Symbols—set how the sonar interprets suspended targets.  
The unit does not interpret the sonar return data (default).  
Suspended targets appear as symbols. Background sonar information appears, making the  
distinction between fish and structure easier.  
Suspended targets appear as symbols with background information shown. The target  
depth of each symbol is also indicated.  
Suspended targets appear as symbols. No background information appears.  
Suspended targets appear as symbols with no background information shown. The target  
depth of each symbol is indicated.  
Scroll Speed—adjust the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right to left (Ultrascroll, Fast,  
Medium, or Slow). If using a speed-capable transducer, select Auto to have the scroll speed  
automatically adjust to the water speed of your boat.  
Surface Noise—show or hide the sonar returns near the surface of the water. Hide surface noise to  
help reduce clutter.  
Whiteline—highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help identify its hardness or softness.  
Off—(default) Whiteline is disabled.  
High—the most sensitive setting. Almost all strong returns are highlighted in white.  
Medium—many strong returns are highlighted in white.  
Low—the least sensitive setting. Only the strongest returns are highlighted in white.  
Overlay Numbers—show or hide water temperature, water speed (if your transducer is capable),  
and navigation numbers.  
NOtE: To show water temperature or water speed, change the setting to Auto. If the connected  
transducer is capable, the data is shown.  
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Advanced Sonar Settings  
To adjust advanced sonar settings, press MENU while viewing a sonar screen.  
Range—the range of the depth scale on the right side of the screen (Auto or, to adjust manually, Up  
or Down).  
Gain—controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver (Auto or, to adjust manually, Up or Down). To  
see more detail, increase the gain. If the screen is cluttered, decrease the gain.  
Frequency—selects how the frequencies appear on screen (200kHz, 50kHz, or Dual).  
Zoom—zoom in to a section of the Full Screen. The zoom is off, or set to No Zoom, by default.  
Four options are available:  
2x Zoom—twice the magnification. Select Up, Down, or Auto to set the depth range of the  
magnified area.  
4x Zoom—four times the magnification. Select Up, Down, or Auto to set the depth range of the  
magnified area.  
Bottom Lock—locks the zoom window to the bottom. Select Up, Down, or Auto to set the  
depth range of the magnified area.  
Depth Line—quickly reference a specific depth (On or Off). When On is selected, press up or  
down on the ROCKER (GPSMAP 4000 series) or touch and drag the line (GPSMAP 5000 series) to  
set the depth of the reference line.  
A-Scope—creates a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen (On or Off).  
Sonar Setup—opens the Sonar Setup screen. See page 41.  
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Appendix  
Appendix  
Specifications  
Physical Specifications  
Size:  
GPSMAP 4008: 7" H × 11.2" W × 4.2" D (176.9 × 284.4 × 106 mm)  
GPSMAP 4010: 8.9" H × 13.4" W × 4.13" D (226.9 × 340.4 × 105.1 mm)  
GPSMAP 4012: 9.5" H × 14.8" W × 4.13" D (240.5 × 375 × 105.1 mm)  
GPSMAP 5008: 6.8" H × 10.1" W × 4.17" D (173.5 × 256 × 105.9 mm)  
GPSMAP 5012: 9.47" H × 13" W × 4.7" D (240.5 × 330 × 119.2 mm)  
GPSMAP 5015: 11.65" H × 15.55" W × 5.66" D (295.8 × 394.9 × 143.8 mm)  
Weight: GPSMAP 4008: 6 lb. (2.7 kg)  
GPSMAP 4010: 8 lb. (3.5 kg)  
GPSMAP 4012: 10 lb. (4.5 kg)  
GPSMAP 5008: 6 lb. (2.7 kg)  
GPSMAP 5012: 9 lb. (4.3 kg)  
GPSMAP 5015: 12 lb. (5.4 kg)  
Display: GPSMAP 4008: 5.17" H × 6.85" W (131.4 × 174 mm)  
GPSMAP 4010: 6.35" H × 8.43" W (161.4 × 214.2 mm)  
GPSMAP 4012: 7.3" H × 9.7" W (184.3 × 245.8 mm)  
GPSMAP 5008: 5" H × 6.73" W (128.2 × 170.9 mm)  
GPSMAP 5012: 7.11" H × 9.3" W (180.49 × 235.97 mm)  
GPSMAP 5015: 8.98" H × 11.97" W (228.1 × 304.1 mm)  
Case: Fully Gasketed, high-impact plastic and aluminum alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX  
Temp. Range: from 5° to 131°F (from -15° to 55°C)  
Compass Safe Distance: GPSMAP 4008/5008: 2.6 ft. (80 cm)  
GPSMAP 4012/5012: 3.3 ft. (1 m)  
GPSMAP 4010: 3.3 ft. (1 m)  
GPSMAP 5015: 1.3 ft. (40 cm)  
Hg  
- LAMPS INSIDE tHIS PRODUCt CONtAIN MERCURy AND MUSt BE RECyCLED OR  
DISPOSED OF ACCORDING tO LOCAL, StAtE, OR FEDERAL LAWS.  
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GPS Performance (with GPS 17 antenna)  
Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS-capable receiver  
Acquisition Times:  
Warm:  
Cold:  
15 seconds  
45 seconds  
AutoLocate: 2 minutes  
Update Rate:  
1/second, continuous  
GPS Accuracy:  
Position:  
<15 m (49 ft), 95% typical  
Velocity:  
0.05 meters/second steady state  
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WAAS Accuracy:  
Position:  
<3 m (9.8 ft), 95% typical  
Velocity:  
0.05 meters/second steady state  
Dynamics:  
6 g  
Power  
Source: 10–35 Vdc  
Usage: GPSMAP 4008/5008: 35 W max. at 10 Vdc  
GPSMAP 4010/4012/5012: 40 W max at 10 Vdc  
GPSMAP 5015: 60 W max at 10 Vdc  
Fuse:  
7.5 A, 42 V fast-acting  
NMEA 2000 Specifications:  
Load Equivalency Number (LEN): 2  
Unit Draw: 75 mA max  
Initializing Unit Settings  
The first time you turn your unit on, you must configure a series of initial settings. These settings  
must also be configured when restoring factory settings.  
NOtE: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen.  
Language—select the language to show on your screen.  
Welcome—select OK.  
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 Code) format.  
time Zone—select your time zone.  
Units—specify units for on screen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical.  
Minimum Safe Depth—select the minimum safe depth for your boat. Refer to your boat  
specifications for more information.  
Minimum Overhead Clearance—select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Refer to  
your boat specifications for more information.  
Calibrating the Touchscreen  
For GPSMAP 5008/5012/5015 units, you might have to calibrate the touchscreen.  
CAUtION: Do not calibrate the touchscreen unless you are certain that it is necessary.  
To calibrate the touchscreen on GPSMAP 5000 series units:  
1. Turn on the unit. When the Warning screen appears, touch and hold the black screen for at least  
15 seconds until the calibration screen appears.  
2. Follow the on-screen directions to calibrate the touchscreen.  
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Deep Water Alarm—(sonar) the boat has entered user-  
Alarms and Messages  
Accuracy Alarm (GPS)—the GPS accuracy has fallen  
outside the user-set value.  
defined value for deep water.  
Directory Item With this MMSI Already Exists—the  
MMSI unit is already in directory.  
AIS: Dangerous Target—an AIS target presents a  
Directory Memory is Full Can’t Create Entry—DSC  
collision threat.  
directory is full, no more entries can be created.  
Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded.  
Distress Call Received From <name>—A distress call  
has been received by the DSC module.  
Anchor Drag Alarm—the boat has drifted out of the user-  
set distance range.  
Drift Alarm—the boat has moved a user-defined distance.  
Antenna Input is Shorted—there is a short in the wiring  
DSC Position Report Received From <name>—a  
to the GPS 17 antenna.  
position report has been received by the DSC module.  
Approaching Waypoint <name>—the boat is a specified  
Entering Target Water Temperature—(temperature  
sensor/transducer) the water temperature is inside the user-  
defined target temperature zone.  
alarm distance from the destination waypoint.  
Arrival Alarm <name>—arriving at destination waypoint.  
Auto-guidance unable to calculate route—(BlueChart g2  
Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route.  
GPS Antenna Has Lost Its Stored Settings—The GPS  
antenna memory has been cleared. Contact Garmin Product  
Support.  
Auto-guidance unable to calculate route, please shorten  
route—(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot  
calculate the route, select a closer end point.  
Auto-guidance unable to calculate route. Starting  
position not within safe depth—(BlueChart g2 Vision)  
auto-guidance cannot calculate the route; boat is not in a  
safe depth.  
GPS Service Incompatible. Software Update  
Required—a GPS service software update is needed.  
Contact Garmin Product Support for assistance updating  
your unit software.  
GPS Service Lost—the unit has lost communications with  
the remote GPS unit. Check the network and the antenna  
wiring.  
Auto-guidance unable to calculate route. Ending  
position not within safe depth—(BlueChart g2 Vision)  
auto-guidance cannot calculate the route; select an end  
point within the specified safe depth  
Incompatible Device, Software Update Required—an  
incompatible device is attached that requires a software  
update. Contact Garmin Product Support for assistance  
updating your network.  
Battery Alarm—Battery voltage is at or below the user-set  
value.  
Invalid Device Instance. Enter a number between  
(0 - 252)—invalid NMEA 2000 Device instance.  
Boat is not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate—(speed  
sensor) appears during water-speed calibration. Check  
speed wheel for blockage and calibrate again. If wheel is  
clear, calibrate again and increase speed.  
Invalid Entry. Default value selected.—an invalid entry  
was entered.  
Invalid MMSI—an invalid DSC MMSI was entered.  
Can’t Read User Card—cannot read card when  
attempting a user data transfer.  
Invalid System Instance. Enter a number between  
(0 - 15)—invalid NMEA 2000 System instance.  
Can’t Read Voltages That High, Limited To Top Of  
Range—entering a battery-alarm voltage higher than the  
unit can read.  
Leaving Target Water Temperature—(temperature  
sensor/transducer) the water temperature is outside the  
user-defined target temperature zone  
Low Fuel Alarm—(NMEA 2000) low fuel reported by the  
NMEA 2000 network.  
Can’t Read Voltages that Low, Limited to Bottom Of  
Range—entering a battery-alarm voltage lower than the  
unit can read.  
Lost Heading Sensor Connection— (radar/NMEA) the  
unit has lost communications with the heading sensor.  
Check wiring.  
Can’t Unlock Maps—maps are locked and cannot be used  
on this unit.  
Can’t Write User Card— cannot write card when  
Lost Remote GPS Connection—connection to the remote  
GPS has been lost. Check the network and the antenna  
wiring.  
attempting a user data transfer.  
Cartography Service Incompatible. Software Update  
Required—a software update is needed. Contact Garmin  
Product Support for assistance updating your unit software.  
Lost Satellite Reception—the unit has lost satellite  
reception. Make sure you have a clear view of the sky.  
Cooling Fan Voltage too High—the cooling-fan voltage  
Map Format Is Not Supported—a map format on a  
is higher than expected. Contact product support.  
preprogrammed SD card is not supported.  
Cooling Fan Voltage too Low—the cooling-fan voltage is  
MARPA: Dangerous Target—(radar) a MARPA target  
lower than expected. Contact product support.  
has become dangerous.  
Database Error—general database error. Contact Garmin  
Product Support.  
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MARPA: target Lost—(radar) unable to track a MARPA  
target any longer.  
Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair—there has been a sonar  
failure and the unit needs to be sent in for repair. Contact  
Garmin Product Support.  
NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer—(sonar) the NMEA  
depth input is using the DBT sentence which does not  
include keel offset.  
Sonar Service Incompatible. Software Update  
Required—a software update is needed. Contact Garmin  
Product Support for assistance updating your network.  
No DGPS Position—the unit lost differential GPS  
reception (WAAS). Make sure you have a clear view of  
the sky.  
Sonar Service Lost—(sonar) the unit has lost  
communications with the remote sonar unit. Check the  
network and the sonar wiring.  
No Proximity Waypoints Found—no proximity  
waypoints found while attempting a user data transfer.  
tide Alarm—the tide has reached the user-specified tide  
alarm range.  
No Routes Found—no routes found while attempting a  
user data transfer.  
track Already Exists—the named track already exists.  
Select another name.  
No Tracks Found—no tracks found while attempting a  
user data transfer.  
Track Log Full—there is no longer any space in the active  
track log storage.  
No User Waypoints Found—no user waypoints found  
while attempting a user data transfer.  
Track Truncated—some points on the end of the track  
have been discarded.  
Not All Maps Fit, Some Maps Will Not Be Drawn—  
there are more maps present on the SD card than the unit  
can support. Some maps on the card will not be drawn or  
used to find map features.  
Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned Off—the  
transducer has been disconnected. Sonar has been turned  
off. Check transducer wiring.  
Off Course Alarm—the boat has left the user-defined  
Transfer Complete—user data transfer is complete.  
course.  
Unknown bridge height within calculated auto-guidance  
route—(BlueChart g2 Vision) there is an unknown bridge  
height within the auto-guidance route.  
Proximity Alarm—the boat has come close to a user-  
defined proximity point.  
Proximity Alarm Memory is Full—the proximity  
waypoint memory is full. Erase existing proximity  
waypoints to make room.  
User Card Not Found—user data card transfer. Make sure  
an SD card is fully inserted.  
Water Speed Sensor not Working—the water speed  
sensor is not working properly. Check the wheel for  
obstructions and check wiring.  
Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint—a  
proximity point is overlapping another proximity waypoint.  
Radar Guard Zone Alarm—(radar) an object has been  
detected in the user-defined radar guard zone.  
Water Temperature Alarm—(temperature sensor/  
transducer) the water temperature has entered or left the  
user-defined water temperature alarm zone.  
Radar Needs Repair Error Code—(radar) the radar needs  
repair. An error code will be listed to help diagnose the  
error.  
Warning: Auto-guidance route starting position moved  
due to safe depth settings—(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-  
guidance has calculated the route, but the starting point has  
been moved to deeper water.  
Radar Service Incompatible. Software Update  
Required—a radar software update is needed. Contact  
Garmin Product Support for assistance updating your  
network.  
Warning: Auto-guidance route ending position moved  
due to safe depth settings (BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-  
guidance has calculated the route, but the end point has  
been moved to deeper water.  
Radar Service Lost—(radar) the unit has lost  
communications with the remote radar unit. Check the  
network and the radar wiring.  
Waypoint Already Exists—the named waypoint already  
exists. Select another name.  
Route Already Exists—the named route already exists.  
Select another name.  
Waypoint Memory is Full, Can’t Create Waypoint—the  
User Waypoint memory is full. Erase existing waypoints to  
make room.  
Route is Full—the individual route is full, no more  
waypoints can be added.  
Route Memory is Full, Can’t Create Route—the  
chartplotter route memory is full, no more routes can be  
created. Erase existing routes to make room.  
Route Truncated—some points on the end of the route  
have been discarded.  
Shallow Water Alarm—(sonar) the boat has entered the  
user-defined shallow-water depth.  
Simulating Operation—the unit is in Simulator Mode.  
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(within the UK).  
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)  
Hereby, Garmin, declares that this unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other  
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.  
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Appendix  
NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000  
The GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters can accept data from NMEA 0183  
compliant devices and also from certain NMEA 2000 devices connected to an existing NMEA 2000  
network on your boat.  
NMEA 0183  
The NMEA 0183 data cable included with the GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series  
chartplotters support the NMEA 0183 standard, which is used to wire various NMEA 0183-  
compliant devices such as VHF radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, or heading  
sensors.  
The GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters can receive data from up to four NMEA  
0183-compliant devices and send GPS data to up to six NMEA 0183-compliant devices.  
To wire a GPSMAP 4000 or GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183-compliant  
devices, see the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation Instructions.  
Approved NMEA 0183 sentences:  
GPBWC, GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRMB, GPRTE, GPVTG,  
GPWPL, GPXTE, and Garmin proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMM, and PGRMZ.  
This unit also includes support for the WPL sentence, DSC, and sonar NMEA 0183 input with  
support for the DPT (depth) or DBT, MTW (water temp), and VHW (water temp, speed, and  
heading) sentences.  
NOtE: To configure how the unit manages these NMEA 0183 sentences, see page 30.  
NMEA 2000  
The GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000 certified and can  
receive data from a NMEA 2000 network installed on the boat.  
To connect a GPSMAP 4000 or GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter to an existing NMEA 2000  
network and to see a list of supported NMEA 2000 PGN numbers, see the GPSMAP 4000/5000  
Series Installation Instructions.  
All GPSMAP 4000 and GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters are NMEA 2000  
certified.  
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Index  
creating routes 22  
I
Index  
cruising screen (radar) 36  
current information 24  
current station 15, 24  
information 4, 7  
AIS 26  
A
DSC 26  
A-scope 42  
information screen 24  
other boats 26  
initializing the unit 43  
D
additional object information 7  
aerial photos 15  
AIS 26, 32  
data  
clear user data 26  
transfer 26, 33  
user 25  
alarms 30, 45  
K
navigation 31  
keel offset 31  
declaration of conformity 47  
delete all 26  
delete a waypoint 22, 26  
depth line 42  
detail 9  
safe zone 32  
sonar 31  
system 31  
L
lane width 8  
language 29  
light sectors 9  
look-ahd spd 37  
anchor drag 31  
antenna size (radar) 37  
automatic guidance 15, 31  
device list 30  
DSC 26, 32  
M
B
man overboard 21  
map datum 29  
MapSource data 25  
marine network 33  
mariner’s eye 5, 8  
settings 8  
E
backing up data 26  
backlight  
edit a route 23  
edit existing waypoint 21  
EGNOS 29  
adjusting 2  
sensor 1  
engine gauges 27  
backlight sensor 1  
beeper 29  
BlueChart g2 Vision 11, 33  
bottom lock 42  
bridging 30  
F
mariner’s eye 3D 12  
colors 12  
mark current location 21  
mark key 1  
factory settings  
restoring 3  
fish eye 3D 5, 13  
settings 13  
C
MARPA 38  
fishing charts 13  
fish symbols 41  
frequency 42  
FTC 37  
fuel gauges 27  
full screen 39  
calibrate water speed 32  
celestial information 25  
chart appearance 9  
chart data 5  
menu key 1  
messages 45  
motor speed (radar) 37  
move a waypoint 21  
my boat 31  
charts 4, 5  
additional object information 7  
appearance 9  
borders 9  
detail 9  
fish eye 3D 5  
fishing 5  
mariner’s eye 5  
navigation 5  
panning 6  
settings 9  
using 5  
N
G
gain 42  
gauges  
navigate to 7, 18  
navigation chart 5  
nearby stations 24  
network 3334  
engine 27  
fuel 27  
viewing connected devices 34  
NMEA 0183 30, 48  
NMEA 2000 30, 44, 48  
north up 9  
numbers 5, 8, 13  
numeric keypad 1  
GMR 18 33, 35  
GMR 21/41 33  
GMR 404/406 33, 35, 37  
go to 18  
GPS satellite signals 3, 29  
GSD 22 33  
guard zone 36  
guide to 18  
zooming 5  
clear user data 26  
colors 12  
O
object information 7  
orientation 9, 37  
color mode 3  
color scheme 41  
combinations 1617  
communications settings 30  
configure 4, 2932  
my boat 31  
other boats 32  
water speed 32  
contact Garmin 47  
course up 9  
H
other boats 26, 32  
overlay numbers 5, 8, 13, 29, 37, 41  
heading 29  
heading line 9  
cruising screen 37  
high-resolution satellite imagery 14  
home screen i, 4  
create waypoint 7  
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sonar 3942  
a-scope 42  
waypoint 20  
create new 20  
P
panning the navigation chart 6  
photos 9, 14, 15  
POI data 15  
color scheme 41  
delete 22  
depth line 42  
fish symbols 41  
frequency 42  
full screen 39  
gain 42  
edit existing 21  
man overboard 21  
mark current location 21  
moving 21  
position format 29  
position icon 6  
POWER key 1  
preferred devices 30  
product registration 47  
waypoints  
range 42  
deleting 21  
where to 4, 1823  
whiteline 41  
scroll speed 41  
split frequency screen 40  
split zoom screen 39  
surface noise 41  
temp log 40  
R
radar 3538  
antenna size 37  
motor speed 37  
overlay screen 38  
setup 37  
wireless devices 30  
X
xtalk reject 37  
whiteline 41  
zoom 42  
Z
range 42  
sonar cone 13  
zoom 5, 42  
Range keys 1  
registration 47  
restoring factory settings 3  
review 7  
rings 8, 37  
roads 15  
sonar cone angles 32  
specifications 43  
split frequency screen 40  
split zoom screen 39  
spot depths 9  
stop navigating 19  
sun and moon 25  
surface noise 41  
symbols 9  
Rocker 1  
routes  
creating 22  
deleting all 26  
editing 23  
system information  
viewing 3  
route to 18  
system settings 29  
S
T
safe depth 8, 12, 31  
safe height 31  
safe zone 32  
targeting (radar) 37  
temp log 40  
tide station 7, 24  
timed xmit 37  
tracks 8, 9, 10, 13  
deleting all 26  
track up 9  
satellite signals 3  
scroll speed 41  
SD cards  
inserting and removing 3  
search for a destination by name 19  
settings  
transfer data 26, 33  
turn the unit off 2  
alarms 30  
chart 9  
U
unit ID number  
viewing 3  
units of measure 29  
user data 25  
combinations 17  
communications 30  
fish eye 3D 13  
initializing 44  
mariner’s eye 8  
mariner’s eye 3D 12  
navigation chart 5  
radar 37  
V
video 28  
view  
system information 3  
sonar 41  
sonar (advanced) 42  
system 29  
show radar 8  
W
WAAS 29  
simulator mode 4, 29  
soft keys i, 1  
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