Loading The New Software On A Memory Card; Updating The Device Software; Gps Satellite Signals; Selecting The Gps Source - Garmin GPSMAP 500 Series Owner's Manual

2
Insert the memory card
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Close the door.
Loading the New Software on a Memory
Card
The device may contain a software-update memory card. If so,
follow the instructions provided with the card. If a software
update memory card is not included, you must copy the
software update to 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 "Garmin Marine Network with SD
card."
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select Download.
6
Select Run.
7
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.
1
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.
The device returns to normal operation after the software
update process is complete.
5
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 chartplotter acquires satellite signals,
of 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.
1
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2
with the label facing to the right.
appears at the top
www.garmin.com
2
Select the source for GPS data.

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 Powerboat or Sailboat.

Adjusting the Backlight

1
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.
2
Select an option:
• Adjust the backlight level.
• Select Auto Backlight.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1 Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.
2
Select an option.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.
1
From the Home screen, select Customize Home.
2
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.

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.
Using the Garmin Helm™ App with the
Chartplotter
Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm
app, you must download and install the application, and connect
the chartplotter to a mobile device
Device to the Chartplotter).
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Helm App.
2 Select an option.
3 Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.

Communication with Wireless Devices

The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you
can connect wireless devices. Also, some models can connect
to Bluetooth ® wireless devices using the AVRCP profile.
Setting Up the Wi‑Fi ® Wireless Network
The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can
connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless
network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.
(Connecting a Wireless
Introduction