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Garmin GPSMAP 546 User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 546
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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owners Manual a
GPSMAP
®
400/500 series
owners manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin GPSMAP 546 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5 inches
Waterproof RatingIPX7
GPS ReceiverHigh-sensitivity
ChartplotterYes
Waypoints3000
Routes100
AntennaInternal
TouchscreenNo
Tracks10, 000 points; 50 saved tracks
NMEA input/outputNMEA 0183
NetworkingNMEA 0183
Sonar CompatibilityYes
Display TypeQVGA color TFT

Summary

Device Overview

Turning the Unit On or Off

Instructions on how to power the chartplotter unit on and off.

Initializing Unit Settings

Guides the user through the initial setup process upon first power-on.

Adjusting the Backlight

Explains how to adjust the screen brightness for optimal viewing.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

Information on how the unit obtains GPS satellite data for positioning.

Restoring the Original Factory Settings

Procedure to reset the unit to its original factory default settings.

Using Charts

Where To?

Navigating to a Destination

Locating and navigating to waypoints, routes, tracks, and services.

Creating and Using Waypoints

Covers creating, editing, moving, and deleting waypoints.

Creating and Using Routes

Details on creating, editing, saving, and navigating routes.

Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot

How to integrate and use a Garmin autopilot with the chartplotter.

Viewing Information

Setting the Safe-zone Collision Alarm

Configures the safe zone alarm for collision avoidance with AIS targets.

Configuring the Chartplotter

Configuring System Settings

Adjusts general system settings like simulator, display, and auto power.

Configuring Units of Measure

Sets measurement units for depth, temperature, distance, speed, etc.

Configuring Navigation Preferences

Sets preferences for navigation features like route labels and turn transitions.

Configuring Communications Settings

Manages settings for serial ports and NMEA data communication.

NMEA 2000 Setup

Configures NMEA 2000 devices, engines, and tanks on the network.

Setting Alarms

Allows setting audible alarms for various conditions like arrival or system status.

Setting Navigation Alarms

Configures alarms related to navigation, such as arrival, anchor drag, and off course.

Setting Sonar Alarms

Sets audible alarms for sonar-related conditions like shallow water or fish detection.

Setting the Total Fuel Onboard Alarm

Configures an alarm for when the total onboard fuel reaches a specified level.

Configuring My Boat

Sets boat-specific parameters like keel offset and fuel capacity.

Configuring Other Vessels

Manages settings for displaying and interacting with other vessels.

AIS Alarm

Configures the safe zone alarm for collision avoidance with AIS targets.

Using Sonar

Setting Up Sonar

Define and adjust universal sonar screen settings.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Using the Chartplotter with a VHF Radio

Features available when connecting the chartplotter to a VHF radio.

Receiving Distress Calls

How the unit alerts and handles incoming DSC distress calls.

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio

Handling man-overboard distress calls initiated via a connected VHF radio.

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter

Initiating man-overboard distress calls directly from the chartplotter.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications for the GPSMAP 400/500 series devices.

Alarms and Messages

Lists and explains on-screen messages and unit operating alerts.

Capturing Screenshots

How to capture screenshots of the unit's display and transfer them.

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