Garmin GPSMAP 550 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Garmin GPSMAP 550. We have 13 Garmin GPSMAP 550 manuals available for free PDF download: Pilot's Manual, Owner's Manual, Gebruikershandleiding, Installation Instructions Manual, User Manual, Quick Start Manual, Quick Reference Manual, Specification

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Pilot's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Pilot's Manual (230 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 8.28 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
13
Section 1 Overview

17
- Unit Overview
  
  17
- Getting Started
  
  18
  - Battery Installation
    18
  - Charging the Battery
    19
  - Mounting the Aera in the Aircraft
    19
  - Turning the Unit On/Off
    20
  - Changing Modes
    20
  - GPS Receiver Status
    21
  - Satellite Information
    22
- Operation
  
  23
  - Basic Navigation Controls
    23
  - Home' Screen
    24
  - Selecting a Function
    31
  - Scrolling
    31
- Accessing System Functionality
  
  32
  - Option Menus
    32
  - Data Entry
    32
  - Waypoint Information Tabs
    34
- Using Map Displays
  
  34
  - Map Range
    35
  - Map Panning
    36
  - Map Overlays
    38
  - Map Symbols
    39
- System Settings
  
  40
  - Display
    40
  - Sound
    41
  - Additional Settings
    42
- Nearest Airport Criteria Settings
  
  44
- Present Position
  
  45
  - Position
    45
  - New Location
    45
  - Simulator Mode
    46
Section 2 Gps Navigation

47
- Introduction
  
  47
  - Data Fields
    48
    
    Gps Navigation
    49
    
    Data Field Options
    50
  - Numeric Flight Data
    51
  - Compass Arc
    52
- Hsi/Panel
  
  53
  - Changing the CDI Scale
    54
  - Setting the Bug Indicator
    54
  - Manually Setting a Course
    55
Table of Contents

56
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)
  
  56
  - Using the VNAV Feature
    57
- Map Display Setup
  
  59
  - Map Orientation
    59
  - Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads
    60
  - The Navigation Map
    60
  - Airways
    61
- Waypoints
  
  62
  - Nearest Information
    65
  - Weather and NOTAM Information (Optional)
    67
  - Accessing Additional Information
    68
    
    Additional Information
    69
    
    Creating User Waypoints
    72
    
    User Waypoints
    72
    
    Deleting User Waypoints
    75
- Direct-To Navigation
  
  80
Section 3 Flight Planning

83
- Introduction
  
  83
  - Data Fields
    83
- Flight Plan Creation
  
  84
  - Flight Planning
    85
  - Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan
    86
- Flight Plan Storage
  
  87
- Flight Plan Activation
  
  88
  - Editing Speed and Fuel Flow
    88
  - Copying Flight Plans
    89
  - Deleting Flight Plans
    89
  - Inverting a Flight Plan
    90
- Approaches
  
  91
  - Selecting an Approach
    92
  - Activating Vectors-To-Final
    94
Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

95
- Weather
  
  95
  - XM ® Weather (Aera 510 & 560)
    95
  - Hazard Avoidance
    96
  - XM Satellite Weather Products
    97
    
    Winds Aloft
    99
    
    Storm Cells
    100
    
    Freezing Levels
    104
  - Using XM Satellite Weather Products
    107
  - Data Link Weather (FIS-B) (All Models)
    110
  - Nexrad Abnormalities
    113
- Terrain
  
  122
  - Terrain Information
    123
  - Obstacle Information
    123
  - Terrain and Obstacle Color Code
    124
  - Terrain Views
    124
  - Terrain Alerts & Setup
    126
- Traffic
  
  128
  - Traffic Information Service (TIS-A)
    128
  - Traffic Ground Track
    129
    
    Displaying Traffic Data
    129
    
    Data Link Traffic (GDL 39)
    131
    
    System Status
    134
    
    Symbol Description
    135
    
    Traffic Description
    135
    
    Traffic Warning Window
    137
Section 5 Additional Features

143
- Safetaxi
  
  143
  - Safetaxi Cycle Number and Revision
    144
- Airport Directory Data
  
  145
  - Additional Features
    146
- XM ® Radio (Aera 510 & 560)
  
  147
  - Activating XM Satellite Radio Services
    148
  - Using XM Radio
    149
    
    Using Favorites
    151
    
    Adjusting the Volume
    154
Section 6 Appendices

157
- Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options
  
  157
  - Miscellaneous Message Advisories
    157
  - Airspace Messages
    159
  - Data Field & Numeric Data Options
    159
  - Aural Alerts
    161
- Appendix B: Abnormal Operation
  
  163
  - Loss of GPS Position
    163
  - Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position
    163
- Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases
  
  165
  - Connecting to a Computer
    165
  - Managing Files
    166
  - Transferring Files
    167
  - Microsd ™ Card Use (Optional)
    168
  - Databases
    169
- Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing
  
  173
  - Mounting the Aera in the Aircraft
    173
  - Connecting the Cables
    175
  - Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio
    177
  - Information about USB Drivers
    179
  - Interfacing
    179
  - Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder
    181
  - Connecting to a GDL 39
    182
  - Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (Aera 510 & 560)
    186
  - Using an External GPS Antenna (Optional)
    186
- Appendix E: Battery and Care Information
  
  187
  - Battery Information
    187
  - Changing the Fuse
    187
  - Cleaning the Casing
    188
  - Cleaning the Touchscreen
    188
  - Protecting the Unit
    188
  - Avoiding Theft
    189
  - Registering the Unit
    189
- Appendix F: General TIS-A Information
  
  191
  - TIS-A Vs. TAS/TCAS
    191
  - TIS-A Limitations
    191
Table of Contents

195
Appendix G: Utilities

195
- Flight Log
  195
- Track Log
  196
- Heading Line
  199
- E6B Calculator
  200
- Aircraft Profile
  202
- Weight & Balance
  203
- EPE Circle
  204
- Proximity Waypoints
  205
- Deleting Proximity Waypoints
  206
Appendix H: Display Symbols

207
- VFR Symbols
  207
- IFR Symbols
  208
- Airspace Symbols
  210
Appendix I: Map Datum and Location Formats

213
- Map Datums
  213
- Location Formats
  213
Appendix J: Glossary

215
Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty

221
- Contact Garmin
  221
- Software License Agreement
  221
- Limited Warranty
  221
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice
  222
- Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement
  222
- XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement
  223
- Weather Data Warranty
  223
- FCC Compliance
  224
- Industry Canada Compliance
  224
Index

225

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Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual (72 pages)

GPSMAP 400 Series; GPSMAP 500 Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 2.91 MB

Table of Contents

Tips and Shortcuts
3
Manual Conventions
3
Quick Links
3
Table of Contents
4
Declaration of Conformity (Doc)
6
Product Registration
6
Contact Garmin
6
Getting Started

7
- Unit Overview
  7
- Turning the Unit on or off
  9
- Initializing Unit Settings
  9
- Adjusting the Backlight
  10
- Using the Keypad
  11
- Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
  11
- Using Simulator Mode
  12
- Viewing System Information
  12
- Restoring the Original Factory Settings
  12
- Inserting and Removing SD Cards
  12
- Understanding the Home Screen
  13
Using Charts

14
- Using the Navigation Chart
  14
- Changing the Navigation Chart Settings
  18
- Changing the Chart Appearance
  19
- Using the Split Navigation Chart
  20
- Using Perspective 3D
  21
- Using Mariner's Eye 3D
  22
- Using Fish Eye 3D
  23
- Using Fishing Charts
  24
- Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery
  25
- Viewing Aerial Photos
  26
- Viewing Current-Station Information
  26
- Detailed Road and POI Data
  27
- Using Automatic Guidance
  27
- Using the Chart/Sonar Screen
  27
Where to

28
- Navigating to a Destination
  28
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  30
- Creating and Using Routes
  31
- Using Tracks
  32
- Using Bluechart G2 Vision
  34
- Navigating with a Garmin Autopilot
  35
Viewing Information

36
- Viewing a Compass
  36
- Viewing Numbers
  36
- Viewing Trip Information
  37
- Viewing Fuel Gauges
  37
- Viewing Tide-Station Information
  38
- Viewing Current Information
  38
- Viewing User Data
  39
- Viewing Other Vessels
  41
Configuring the Chartplotter

43
Using Sonar

50
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

55
Appendix

60
- Specifications
  60
- Alarms and Messages
  61
- Capturing Screenshots
  64
- Caring for the Unit
  65
- Software License Agreement
  66
Index

67

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual (72 pages)

GPSMAP 500 Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 5.25 MB

Table of Contents

Tips and Shortcuts
3
Manual Conventions
3
Quick Links
3
Table of Contents
4
Warnings
6
Important Information
6
Getting Started

7
- Unit Overview
  7
- Turning the Unit on or off
  8
- Adjusting the Backlight
  8
- Using the Keypad
  9
- Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
  10
- Using Simulator Mode
  10
- Restoring Factory Settings
  11
- Viewing System Information
  11
- Inserting and Removing SD Cards
  11
- Understanding the Home Screen
  12
Using Charts

13
- Using the Navigation Chart
  13
  - Navigation Chart Settings
    14
  - Understanding Chart Data
    15
- Using Bluechart G2 Vision
  17
- Using Mariner's Eye 3D
  18
- Using Fish Eye 3D
  19
- Using Fishing Charts
  19
- Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery
  20
- Viewing Aerial Photos
  21
- Viewing Current Station Information
  22
- Detailed Road and POI Data
  22
- Using Automatic Guidance
  22
- Changing the Chart Settings
  22
- Changing the Chart Appearance
  23
- Using the Chart/Sonar Screen
  24
Where to

25
Viewing Information

31
- Viewing Numbers
  31
- Viewing Tide Station Information
  32
- Viewing Current Information
  32
- Viewing Celestial Information
  33
- Viewing User Data
  33
- Viewing Other Boats
  34
- Configuring the Unit
  35
- Configuring System Settings
  35
- Changing Units of Measure
  35
- Configuring Communications Settings
  36
- Setting Alarms
  37
- Configuring My Boat
  38
- Configuring Other Boats
  40
- Configuring XM Audio
  40
Using Sonar

41
Installing the Unit

45
Appendix

59
- Specifications
  59
- Product Registration
  60
  - Caring for the Unit
    60
- Alarms and Messages
  61
- Limited Warranty
  67
- FCC Compliance
  68
- Industry Canada Compliance
  68
- Optional Accessories
  68
Index

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Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual (56 pages)

Oregon Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.88 MB

Table of Contents

Printed in Taiwan
2
Introduction

3
- Manual Conventions
  3
- Product Registration
  3
- Tips and Shortcuts
  3
- Contact Garmin
  4
- Optional Accessories
  4
- Oregon Series Features
  5
- Table of Contents
  6
- Caring for the Oregon
  8
  - Cleaning the Case
    8
  - Cleaning the Screen
    8
Getting Started

9
- Battery Information
  10
- Turning on and off the Oregon
  10
- Adjusting the Backlight Level
  11
- Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
  11
- Locking the Screen
  11
Basic Navigation

12
- Accessing Applications from the Main Menu
  12
- Creating Waypoints
  12
- Navigating to a Destination
  13
- Stop Navigating
  15
- Using the Map
  15
- Map Page
  16
- Using the Compass
  17
- Calibrating the Compass
  18
- Bearing and Course Pointers
  19
- Data Fields
  20
Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

21
- Modifying Waypoints
  21
- Creating Routes
  22
- Viewing Stored Routes
  22
- Editing and Deleting Routes
  22
- Viewing the Active Route
  23
- Managing Tracks
  23
Additional Tools

25
- Elevation Plot
  25
- Sharing Information Wirelessly
  26
- Using the Camera
  27
- Viewing Images
  28
- Calculating the Size of an Area
  28
- Other Tools
  29
- Monitoring Satellite Reception
  29
- Trip Computer
  30
GPS Games

31
- Geocaches
  31
- Wherigo
  31
Customizing the Oregon

32
- Changing the Profile
  32
- Setting up Profiles
  32
- Using System Setup
  33
- Customizing the Display
  34
- Map Setup
  34
- Tracks Setup
  35
- Customizing the Main Menu
  36
- Routing Setup
  36
- Changing the Camera Settings
  37
- Changing Marine Settings
  37
- Changing Time Settings
  38
- Changing Measurement Units
  38
- Position Format
  38
- Modifying the Compass
  38
- Altimeter Setup
  39
- Pairing the Oregon
  41
- Reset
  42
- Viewing Your Oregon Information
  42
Appendix

43
- Specifications
  43
- Using Demo Mode
  44
- Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer
  45
- Installing a Microsd ™ Card
  45
- Transferring Files to Your Computer
  46
- Loading and Deleting Files
  47
- Optimizing Battery Life
  47
- Restoring Factory Default Settings
  48
- Attaching the Carabiner
  49
- Calibrating the Touchscreen
  49
- Software License Agreement
  50
- Declaration of Conformity (Doc)
  50
Index

51

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Owner's Manual (52 pages)

Oregon Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 1.18 MB

Table of Contents

Tips and Shortcuts
3
Manual Conventions
3
Product Registration
3
- Cleaning the Case
  4
- Cleaning the Screen
  4
Contact Garmin
4
Optional Accessories
4
Caring for the Oregon
4
Table of Contents
5
Getting Started

7
Basic Navigation

10
- Accessing Applications from the Main Menu
  10
- Creating Waypoints
  10
- Navigating to a Destination
  11
- Stop Navigating
  13
- Using the Map
  13
- Map Page
  14
- Using the Compass
  15
- Calibrating the Compass
  16
- Bearing and Course Pointers
  17
- Data Fields
  18
Managing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

19
- Modifying Waypoints
  19
- Creating Routes
  20
- Viewing Stored Routes
  20
- Editing and Deleting Routes
  20
- Viewing the Active Route
  21
- Managing Tracks
  21
Additional Tools

23
- Elevation Plot
  23
- Sharing Information Wirelessly
  24
- Using the Camera
  25
- Viewing Images
  26
- Calculating the Size of an Area
  26
- Trip Computer
  27
- Other Tools
  27
- Monitoring Satellite Reception
  28
Gps Games

29
- Geocaches
  29
- Wherigo
  29
Customizing the Oregon

30
- Changing the Profile
  30
- Setting up Profiles
  30
- Using System Setup
  31
- Customizing the Display
  32
- Map Setup
  32
- Tracks Setup
  33
- Customizing the Main Menu
  34
- Changing the Camera Settings
  35
- Changing Marine Settings
  35
- Changing Time Settings
  36
- Changing Measurement Units
  36
- Position Format
  37
- Modifying the Compass
  37
- Altimeter Setup
  38
- Pairing the Oregon
  39
- Reset
  40
- Viewing Your Oregon Information
  40
Appendix

41
- Specifications
  41
- Using Demo Mode
  42
- Connecting Your Oregon to a Computer
  43
- Installing a Microsd Card
  43
- Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints
  44
- Loading and Deleting Files
  45
- Optimizing Battery Life
  45
- Restoring Factory Default Settings
  46
- Attaching the Carabiner
  47
- Calibrating the Touchscreen
  47
- Software License Agreement
  48
Index

49

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Installation Instructions Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Installation Instructions Manual (12 pages)

GPSMAP 400 Series; GPSMAP 500 Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 2.64 MB

Table of Contents

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Start Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Start Manual (8 pages)

Oregon Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.56 MB

Table of Contents

Garmin GPSMAP 550 User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 User Manual (12 pages)

Rugged 3” touchscreen with built-in 3.2 megapixel camera

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.87 MB

Table of Contents

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Start Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Start Manual (8 pages)

Oregon Series

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.55 MB

Garmin GPSMAP 550 User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 User Manual (4 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.4 MB

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Reference Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

Garmin GPSMAP 400: Reference Guide

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.92 MB

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Specification

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Specification (2 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.06 MB

Garmin GPSMAP 550 Gebruikershandleiding

(Dutch) Garmin GPSMAP 550 Gebruikershandleiding (72 pages)

GPSMAP 500-SERIE

Brand: Garmin | Category: Marine GPS System | Size: 5.03 MB

Table of Contents

Tips en Snelkoppelingen
3
Uitleg Van de Handleiding
3
Snelkoppelingen
3
Table of Contents
4
Waarschuwingen
6
Belangrijke Informatie
6
Aan de Slag

7
Kaarten Gebruiken

13
Waarheen

25
Informatie Weergeven

31
- Cijfers Weergeven
  31
- Informatie Van Het Getijdenstation Weergeven
  32
- Huidige Informatie Weergeven
  32
- Informatie over Zon en Maan Weergeven
  33
- Gebruikersgegevens Weergeven
  33
- Andere Boten Weergeven
  34
- Het Apparaat Configureren
  35
- Systeeminstellingen Configureren
  35
- Maateenheden Wijzigen
  35
- Communicatie-Instellingen Configureren
  36
- Alarmen Instellen
  37
- Mijn Boot Configureren
  38
- Andere Boten Configureren
  40
- XM Audio Configureren
  40
Sonar Gebruiken

41
- Het Volledige Scherm
  41
- De Flitser
  41
- Het Gesplitste Frequentiescherm
  42
- Het Gesplitste Zoomscherm
  42
- Het Temperatuurlogscherm
  43
- De Sonar Instellen
  43
- Geavanceerde Sonarinstellingen
  44
Het Apparaat Installeren

45
Appendix

59
- Specificaties
  59
- Productregistratie
  60
  - Onderhoud
    60
- Alarmen en Berichten
  61
- Beperkte Garantie
  67
- Voldoen Aan FCC-Regelgeving
  68
- Overeenstemming Met Canadese Regelgeving
  68
- Conformiteitsverklaring
  68
- Optionele Accessoires
  68
Index

69

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