Garmin GPSmap 585 Plus Owner's Manual

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24 GPSMAP® 585 Plusaids and symbols, obstructions, and cable areas.Viewing Location and Object Information on a ChartYou can view information about a location or an object on the Navigationchart or the Fishing chart.1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location or object, andselect SELECT.A list of options appears. The options that appear vary based on thelocation or object you selected.2 Select an option:• To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.• To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select Create Waypoint.• To view the distance and bearing of the object from your currentlocation, select Measure Distance.• To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local services informationnear the cursor, select Information.Navigating to a Point on the ChartCAUTIONThe Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. Thatdata does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare thecourse to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or otherobstacles that may be in your path.When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass overland or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer to avoid land, shallowwater, and other dangerous objects.NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in someareas.NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas.1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.2 If necessary, select SELECT. You can select GOTO3 Select Navigate To.4 Select an option:• To navigate directly to the location, select GOTO.• To create a route to the location, including turns, select Route To.• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line.NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within any part of themagenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of theAuto Guidance line. This is due to the settings for minimum safe waterdepth and minimum safe obstacle height.6 Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and otherobstacles.Viewing Details about NavaidsFrom the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart view, orMariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about various types ofnavigation aids, including beacons, lights, and obstructions.NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in someareas.NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available withpremium charts, in some areas.1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.2 Select the name of the navaid.