Copying Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks To A Memory Card - Garmin GPSMAP 500 Series Owner's Manual

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a
Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to
Card.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.
4
Select an option:
• To create a new file, select Add New File, and enter a
name.
• To add the information to an existing file, select the file
from the list.
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card
You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for
use with HomePort.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer.
3
Select Copy Built-In Map.
Backing Up Data to a Computer
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to
Card.
3
Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File.
4
Select Save to Card.
5
Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader
attached to a computer.
6
Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.
7
Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location
on the computer.
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
1
Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to
the computer.
2
Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,
into a folder named Garmin\UserData.
3
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Replace
from Card.
Saving System Information to a Memory
Card
You can save system information to a memory card as a
troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask
you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin
Devices > Save to Card.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to save system
information to.
4
Remove the memory card.
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Registering Your Device
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• Go to http://my.garmin.com
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
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Cleaning the Screen
Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective
coating.
The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which
is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners.
1
Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-
reflective coatings to the cloth.
2
Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
Calibrating the Touchscreen
You can calibrate the screen if the screen is not properly
responding to the touches. The chartplotter touchscreen does
not normally require calibration.
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Calibrate
Touchscreen.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Screenshots
You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your
chartplotter as a bitmap (.bmp) file. You can transfer the
screenshot to your computer.
Capturing Screenshots
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Settings > System > Display > Screenshot Capture
> On.
3
Go to a screen you want to capture.
4 Hold Home for at least six seconds.
Copying Screenshots to a Computer
1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it
into a card reader that is attached to a computer.
2 From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on the
memory card.
3
Copy a .bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on
the computer.
Troubleshooting
My device will not acquire GPS signals
If the device is not acquiring satellite signals, there could be a
few causes. If the device has moved a large distance since the
last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for
longer than a few weeks or months, the device may not be able
to acquire the satellites correctly.
• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update
the device software (Updating the Device Software, page
• Make sure the device has a clear view of the sky so the
antenna can receive the GPS signal. If it is mounted inside of
a cabin, it should be close to a window so it can receive the
GPS signal.
• If the device is using an external GPS antenna, make sure
the antenna is connected to the chartplotter or the NMEA
network.
• If the device has more than one GPS antenna source, select
a different source (Selecting the GPS Source, page
My device will not turn on or keeps turning off
Devices erratically turning off or not turning on could indicate an
issue with the power supplied to the device. Check these items
to attempt to troubleshoot the cause of the power issue.
• Make sure the power source is generating power.
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