Garmin 190-01230-10 User Manual

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GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual
Configuring the Chartplotter
2.  Use the 
Rocker
 to enter the measured distance from the 
transducer location to the water line or to the keel of the boat.
If you are measuring down to the keel (transducer installed at 
the water line), enter a (+) positive number. This shows the 
depth at the bottom of the keel.
If you are measuring up to the water line (transducer installed 
on the bottom of the keel), enter a (-) negative number. This 
shows the depth at the surface.
3.  Select 
Done
 to accept the number.
A (+) positive number 
shows depth at the bottom 
of the keel.
Transducer at Surface
A (-) negative number 
shows depth at the 
surface.
Transducer at the 
Bottom of the Keel
Temp Offset—set the temperature offset for the temperature sensor 
of your transducer.
Calibrate water Speed—use this menu to calibrate a speed-sensing 
device. Follow the on-screen directions for calibration. If you do not 
have a speed-sensing device, this menu does not appear.
NOTE: If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor 
is not registering a speed, a “Speed Too Low” message appears. 
Select 
OK
, and safely increase the speed of the boat. If you get the 
message again, stop the boat and make sure the speed-sensor wheel 
is not stuck. If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections. If 
you continue to get the message, contact Garmin Product Support.
fuel Capacity—enter the total fuel capacity of your boat.
Configuring Other Vessels
  To configure settings for boats other than your own, from the 
Home screen, select 
Configure
 > 
Other Vessels
.
NOTE: To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats, your 
unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device. 
aiS—turn AIS (Automatic Identification System) on or off. AIS 
alerts you to area traffic by providing boat IDs, position, course, 
and speed for boats that are within range and equipped with a 
transponder.
dSC—turn DSC (Digital Selective Calling) on or off.