Garmin gpsmap 5212 User Manual

Using Charts

Heading Line—draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel.

off—turns the heading line off.
Distance—sets the distance to the end of the heading line.
time—sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line.

World Map—displays either a basic world map or displays satellite imagery (when Full World 

Map is selected).
inset Map—turns the inset map on or off when panning away (

). Touch 

 to turn the inset 

map on only when the boat symbol is no longer visible.
Spot Depths—turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth.
Safety Shading (with supported BlueChart g2 Vision cards)—Areas with depths shallower than 

the specified value are shaded in blue, while areas with depths greater than the specified value are 

shaded in white.  The contour is always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth.
Symbols—changes symbol preferences.

Navaid Size—adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map.
Navaid type—selects the navaid symbol set (NOAA or IALA).
Land Pois—turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off.
Light Sectors—turns the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off. Selecting on 

filters out light sectors depending on the zoom level.
Chart Borders—turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want 

to see what area the maps cover.

Photo Points—turns camera icons on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.

Perspective 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to your course), and 

provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, 

or channels, and is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or 

anchorages.

1.  From the Home screen, touch 

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