Garmin gpsmap 5212 Manual De Usuario

Getting Started

 

When you turn the chartplotter on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its 

current location. When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top 

of the Home screen are green 

. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars 

disappear 

 and a flashing question mark appears on the boat icon on the chart screen.

For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at 

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1.  While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the   

 key.

2.  Touch 

.

3.  Select an option to adjust the backlight:

To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, touch 

.

To manually adjust the backlight, either touch and hold 

 or 

, or touch and drag the 

brightness bar.

1.  Press and quickly release the   

 key.

2.  Touch 

.

3.  Touch 

, 

, or 

.

Your chartplotter supports SD (Secure Digital) cards. Insert optional BlueChart

®

 g2 Vision

®

 SD 

cards to view high-resolution satellite imagery and 

aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, 

and other points of interest. Insert blank SD cards to 

transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to 

another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer 

. The SD card slot is located on the lower-

right corner of the chartplotter.

To insert the SD card, open the access door and 

press the SD card until it clicks.
To eject the SD card, press the card in again and 

release it.

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