Software Update - Garmin GPSMAP 500 Series Owner's Manual

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Software Update

You may need to update the device software when you install
the device or add an accessory to the device.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
You must copy the software update to a memory card using a
computer that is running Windows
NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order a
preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer
with Windows software.
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Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
3
Select Download next to the software bundle that
corresponds with your device.
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Read and agree to the terms.
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Select Download.
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If necessary, select Run.
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If necessary, select the drive associated with the memory
card, and select Next > Finish.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
3
Select Download next to echoMAP Series with SD Card.
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Read and agree to the terms.
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Select Download.
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Select Run.
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Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select
Next > Finish.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a
memory card.
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Turn on the chartplotter.
2
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into
the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Wait several minutes while the software update process
completes.
5 When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart
the chartplotter manually.
6 Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect
satellite data and establish the current location. When the
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chartplotter acquires satellite signals,
the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals,
disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on
the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to
/aboutGPS.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
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Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2 Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter
Customizing the Home Screen
You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.
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From the Home screen, select Customize Home.
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Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to
move, and select the new location.
• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and
select the new item.
• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,
select Remove, and select the item.
Setting the Vessel Type
You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter
settings and to use features customized for your boat type.
1
Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.
2 Select an option.
Adjusting the Backlight
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Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.
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Select an option:
• Adjust the backlight level.
• Select Auto Backlight.
Adjusting the Color Mode
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Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.
2
Select an option.
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
NOTE: This feature is not available on all chartplotter models.
You can hide the menu bar automatically to make more screen
space available.
1 Select Settings > System > Display > Menu Bar Display >
Auto Hide.
After a short period of time on a main page, such as a chart,
the menu bar collapses down.
2 Swipe the screen from the bottom up to show the menu bar
again.
Communication with Wireless Devices
The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you
can connect wireless devices.
Some models also can connect to Bluetooth
using the AVRCP profile.
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Customizing the Chartplotter