Garmin gpsmap 551 Manuale Utente

Getting Started 

To turn on the unit, press and release the   

 key. When the 

Warning screen appears, select 

 to view the Home screen.

  NOTE: The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the 

To turn off the unit, press and hold the   

 key.

The first time you turn on your unit, you must configure the initial 

settings.

  NOTE: You can change these settings later using the Configure 

screen (

.

Language—select the language to display on your screen.
welcome—select 

.

Store demonstration—select 

. (This option is only available 

the first time the unit is turned on.
NMEa devices—if you have NMEA 0183 devices connected to a 

serial port, specify which ports are connected.
aiS Receiver (is not available if you select 

 for NMEa 

devices)—Select 

 if one of the devices connected to a serial port 

is an AIS (automatic identification system) receiver.
Position format—specify the coordinate system to use for location 

readings.
Time format—specify whether you want the time shown in a 

12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC

(Universal Time Code) format.

System Units—specify units for on-screen measurements as 

Statute, Metric, or Nautical.