Acquiring Gps Satellite Signals; Adjusting The Backlight; Adjusting The Color Mode; Inserting And Removing Sd Cards - Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

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
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 www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Adjusting the Backlight

1. While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the
2. Touch Backlight.
3. Select an option to adjust the backlight:
• To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, touch
Auto.
• To manually adjust the backlight, either touch and hold
brightness bar.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1. Press and quickly release the
2. Touch Color Mode.
3. Touch Day Colors, Night

Inserting and Removing SD Cards

Your chartplotter supports SD (Secure Digital) cards. Insert optional BlueChart
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
(page 32). 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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. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars
Power key.
Colors, or Auto.
Power key.
Up or Down, or touch and drag the
Brightness bar
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