Garmin 5000 Owner's Manual

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2 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixappendiXInitializing Unit SettingsThe first time you turn your unit on, you must configure a series of initial settings. These settingsmust also be configured when restoring factory settings (page 3). All of these settings can beconfigured later from the Configure screen.The settings are as follows:Language—Touch the language that you want shown on your screen.Welcome—Touch oK.Position Format—Specify the coordinate system to use for location readings.time Format—Specify whether you want the time displayed in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or utC(Universal Time Code) format.time Zone—Select your time zone.units—Specify units for onscreen measurements as Statute, Metric, or Nautical.Minimum Safe Depth—Specify the minimum safe depth for your boat. Refer to your boatspecifications for more information.Minimum overhead Clearance— Specify the minimum overhead clearance for your boat.Refer to your boat specifications for more information.Calibrating the TouchscreenYour unit’s touchscreen does not normally require calibration. However, if the buttons do not seemto be responding properly, use the following process to calibrate the screen.1. While the unit is turned off, press the Power key.2. When the Warning screen appears (with the I Agree button), touch anywhere on the blackportion of the screen for approximately 15 seconds until the Calibration screen is displayed.3. Follow the instructions on the screen until “Calibration is complete” is displayed.4. Touch OK.NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000A GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotter can accept data from both NMEA 0183 compliant devices andcertain NMEA 2000 devices connected to an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat.NMEA 0183The NMEA 0183 data cable included with GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters supports the NMEA0183 standard, which is used to wire various NMEA 0183-compliant devices, such as VHF radios,NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, and heading sensors.••••••••