Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s ManualUsing ChartsUSinGChartSUsing ChartsThe GPSMAP 5000 series chartplotters have a basic worldwide imagery map and built-in detailedBlueChart g2 offshore cartography for US waters. The following options are available when youtouch Charts on the Home screen:Navigation Chart—displays navigation data available on your preloaded maps, including buoys,lights, cables, depth soundings, marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.Perspective 3D—displays a view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid.Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D, Fishing Charts and Fish Eye 3D views are available when using optionalBlue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. See page 16.Mariner’s eye 3D—displays a detailed, three-dimensional view from above and behind the boatfor a visual navigation aid.Fishing Chart—removes navigational data from the chart and enhances bottom contours fordepth recognition.Fish eye 3D—provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to thechart’s information.The chartplotter selectively displays navigation data after you select the type of navigation you want.Using the Navigation ChartUse the Navigation chart to plan your course, to view map information, and as a navigational aid.From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart.Navigation Chart on a GPSMAP 5208BuoyYour boatMarineservicesZoom scaleLightZooming In and Out on the MapThe and keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the bottom of the Navigationchart ( ). The bar under the number represents that distance on the map.Navigation Chart SettingsTo access additional settings or options for the Navigation chart, touch Menu.Waypoints & tracks—view and add waypoints and tracks, and configure how they are displayed.other Vessels—view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to an externalAutomatic Identification System (AIS) or Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device.•••••