Garmin gpsmap 4008 User Manual

Appendix

WAAS Accuracy: 

Position: 

<3 m (9.8 ft), 95% typical 

Velocity: 

0.05 meters/second steady state

Dynamics: 

6 g

Source:  10–35 Vdc
Usage:  GPSMAP 4008/5008:  35 W max. at 10 Vdc 

 

GPSMAP 4010/4012/5012:  40 W max at 10 Vdc 

 

GPSMAP 5015:  60 W max at 10 Vdc

Fuse:   7.5 A, 42 V fast-acting

Load Equivalency Number (LEN): 2
Unit Draw: 75 mA max

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

must also be configured when restoring factory settings. 

  NOtE: You can change these settings later using the Configure screen.

Language—select the language to show on your screen.
Welcome—select 

.

Position Format—specify the coordinate system to use for location readings.
time Format—specify whether you want the time shown in a 

, 

, or 

(Universal Time Code) format.
time Zone—select your time zone.
Units—specify units for on screen measurements as 

, 

, or 

.

Minimum Safe Depth—select the minimum safe depth for your boat. Refer to your boat 

specifications for more information.
Minimum Overhead Clearance—select the minimum overhead clearance for your boat. Refer to 

your boat specifications for more information.

For GPSMAP 5008/5012/5015 units, you might have to calibrate the touchscreen.

  CAUtION: Do not calibrate the touchscreen unless you are certain that it is necessary.

1.  Turn on the unit. When the Warning screen appears, touch and hold the black screen for at least 

15 seconds until the calibration screen appears.

2.  Follow the on-screen directions to calibrate the touchscreen.