Garmin gpsmap 5212 User Manual

Getting Started

  Note: The first time you power on your chartplotter, you must go through a setup sequence. See 

“

”.

1.  Press and release the   

 key. After a few moments, the Warning screen appears.

2.  Touch 

 to open the Home screen.

To turn the chartplotter off, press and hold the   

 key.

The first time you turn your chartplotter on, you must configure a series of initial settings. These 

settings must also be configured when restoring factory settings (

). All of these settings can be 

The initial settings are as follows:

Language—touch the language that you want shown on your screen.
Welcome—touch 

.

Position Format—specify the coordinate system to use for location readings.
time Format—select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UtC (Universal Time Code) to specify the format 

in which time is displayed.
time Zone—select your time zone.
Units—select Statute, Metric, or Nautical to specify units for on-screen measurements.
Minimum Safe Depth—specify the minimum safe depth for your boat. Refer to your boat 

specifications for more information.
Minimum overhead Clearance—specify the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Refer 

to your boat specifications for more information.