Garmin GPSMAP 546 Owner's Manual

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Using Charts10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s ManualUnderstanding Chart DataCharts for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols todenote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts.Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deepwater represented in white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted onthe original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and obstructions andcable areas.navigating to a Point on the Chart1. From the Home screen, select Charts.2. Select Navigation Chart, fishing Chart, or Split Navigation Chart.3. Use the Rocker to select the point on the chart to which you want to go.4. Press SELECT.5. Select Navigate To.6. Select go To (or guide To when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2Vision card for Automatic Guidance).7. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 26.Panning the navigation ChartUse the Rocker to move the map pointer ( ) away from your currentlocation and to scroll to other areas on the Navigation chart. As you pan pastthe edge of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to providecontinuous map coverage.As you move the map pointer ➊, you can view the distance and bearing fromyour current location and the map pointer’s location coordinates, in the lower-right corner of the map.➊To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the Rocker.To stop panning, press MENU, and then select Stop Panning.Zooming In and Out on the MapThe Range (-/+) keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at thebottom of the Navigation chart ( ). The bar under the number representsthat distance on the map.