Navigation Chart Settings; Understanding Chart Data; Navigating To A Point On The Chart - Garmin GPSMAP 4212 Owner's Manual

Navigation Chart Settings

To access additional settings or options for the navigation chart, press MENU.
Waypoints & Tracks—view and add waypoints and tracks, and configure how they are displayed.
Other Vessels—view information about other vessels if your chartplotter is connected to an external
Automatic Identification System (AIS) or Digital Selective Calling (DSC) device.
Stop Navigation—stop navigating to your destination (only available while navigating).
Chart Setup—customize the Navigation chart settings

Understanding Chart Data

BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which
follow the standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include,
but are not limited to, the following:*
Dangerous Rock
Pilot Boarding Area
Anchorage Berth
Anchoring Prohibited
Exposed Wreck
Fishing Harbor
Fishing Prohibited
Information
Current Station
*Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin device.
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.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Navigation Chart,
3. Select the point on the chart to which you want to go.
4. Select Navigate To.
5. Select an option:
• Select Go To.
• Select Guide To
guidance.
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see
GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner's Manual
Exposed Rock
Airport/Seaplane Base
Precautionary Area
Radio Report Point
Recommended Anchorage
Rescue Station
Tide Station
Yacht Harbor
Marine Services
Fishing Chart, or
when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for automatic
page
(page 9).
Beacon
Buoy
Radar Overlay.
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Using Charts