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Caring for Your BlueChart Card
BlueChart cards are not waterproof. When you are not using the card, keep it in the original
packaging for safekeeping and store it away from exposure to sun and rain. BlueChart cards are
susceptible to damage from static electricity. In low humidity environments, you should ground
yourself on a large metal object before handling the card. The card packaging is sealed and does not
contain any user-serviceable parts.
Reading the ID Code on a BlueChart Card
Preprogrammed BlueChart cards have a seven-digit ID code. This identification system uses the
following conventions:
A BB CCC D
Product
M
=data card
X
=microSD card
Region
AE
=Asia, East (for example,
Japan, China, and Indonesia)
AF
= Africa
AW
=Asia, West
CA
=Canada
EU
=Europe (including all of the
Mediterranean Sea)
PC
=Pacific Ocean (for example,
Australia and New Zealand)
SA
=South America, Central
America, and Mexico
US
=United States and Caribbean
BlueChart
Reference
Number
Coverage Size
S
=Small
B
=Bathymetric
R
=Regular
X
=Extra large
L
=Large or extended
J
=Jumbo
For the most recent listing of available BlueChart cards, visit the Garmin Web site at
. From the Maps and Charts section of the Garmin Web site, you can view
the listing of available BlueCharts, the areas of coverage, and the paper charts contained within
each card. A printed list is also available, which lists Garmin’s current BlueChart cards, part
numbers, and the latest pricing.
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