Garmin gpsmap 4008 User Manual

Using Charts

Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in 

white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids 

and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas.

1.  From the Home screen, select 

.

2.  Select 

, 

, or 

.

3.  Select the point on the chart where you want to go.
4.  Select 

.

5.  Select 

 (or 

 when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Auto 

Guidance).

6.  Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.

To create a route to a point on the chart, see 

Use the 

 on your GPSMAP 4000 series unit to move the map pointer ( ) away from 

your current location and to scroll to other areas on the navigation chart. As you pan past the edge 

of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage. Touch 

and drag the Navigation screen on your GPSMAP 5000 series unit to pan away from your current 

location. The position icon ( ) stays at your present location. If the position icon leaves the map 

when you pan, a small window appears in the corner so that you can keep track of your current 

position.
As you move the map pointer, its coordinates, distance, and bearing from your current location 

appear in the upper-left corner of the map.

To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the 

(GPSMAP 4000 series), or touch 

and drag the Navigation screen (GPSMAP 5000 series).

To stop panning, select 

.