Garmin GPSMAP 500 Series Owner's Manual

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From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels >Display Setup.AIS Display Range: Indicates the distance from your locationwithin which AIS vessels appear.Details: Shows details about AIS-activated vessels.Proj. Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-activated vessels.Trails: Shows the tracks of AIS vessels, and select the length ofthe track that appears using a trail.Fish Eye 3D SettingsNOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in someareas.From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select Menu.View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.Tracks: Shows tracks.Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered bythe transducer.Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.Navigation with a ChartplotterCAUTIONIf your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilotcontrol display must be installed at each steering helm in orderto disable the autopilot system.The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chartinformation. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottomclearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that maybe in your path.NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, insome areas.NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views areavailable with premium charts, in some areas.NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premiumcharts, in some areas.To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course orcreate a route, and follow the course or route. You can followthe course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.Basic Navigation QuestionsQuestion AnswerHow do I make the chartplotterpoint me in the direction inwhich I want to go (bearing)?Navigate using Go To. See Settingand Following a Direct Course UsingGo To.How do I make the deviceguide me along a straight line(minimizing cross track) to alocation using the shortestdistance from the presentlocation?Build a single-leg route and navigate itusing Route To. See Creating andNavigating a Route From YourPresent Location.How do I make the deviceguide me to a location whileavoiding charted obstacles?Build a multi-leg route and navigate itusing Route To. See Creating andNavigating a Route From YourPresent Location.How do I make the devicesteer my automatic pilot?Navigate using Route To. SeeCreating and Navigating a Route FromYour Present Location.Question AnswerCan the device create a pathfor me?If you have premium maps thatsupport Auto Guidance and are in anarea covered by Auto Guidance,navigate using Auto Guidance. SeeSetting and Following a Course UsingAuto Guidance.How do I change the AutoGuidance settings for myboat?See Auto Guidance LineConfigurations.DestinationsYou can select destinations using various charts and 3D chartviews or using the lists.Searching for a Destination by NameYou can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, savedtracks, and marine services destinations by name.1 Select Nav Info > Search by Name.2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.3 If necessary, select Done.The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteriaappear.4 Select the destination.Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation ChartFrom the Navigation chart, select a destination.Searching for a Destination Using Nav Info1 Select Nav Info.2 Select an option:• To view a list of preloaded locations and previouslymarked locations, select Waypoints.• To view a list of previously saved routes, select Routes.• To view a list of recorded tracks, select Tracks.• To view a list of slips, moorings, and other offshore pointsof interest, select Offshore Services.• To view a list of marinas and other inland points ofinterest, select Inland Services.• To search for a destination by name, select Search byName.3 Select a destination.Searching for a Marine Services DestinationNOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in someareas.The chartplotter contains information for thousands ofdestinations offering marine services.1 Select Nav Info.2 Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.3 If necessary, select the marine service category.The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and thedistance and bearing to each.4 Select a destination.You can select or to view additional information or toshow the location on a chart.CoursesCAUTIONThe Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chartinformation. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottomclearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that maybe in your path.Navigation with a Chartplotter 9