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GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
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Understanding Chart Data
BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which
follow the standards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include,
but are not limited to, the following:*
Dangerous Rock
Exposed Rock
Beacon
Pilot Boarding Area
Airport/Seaplane Base
Buoy
Anchorage Berth
Precautionary Area
Anchoring Prohibited
Radio Report Point
Exposed Wreck
Recommended Anchorage
Fishing Harbor
Rescue Station
Fishing Prohibited
Tide Station
Information
Yacht Harbor
Current Station
Marine Services
*Some symbols might appear differently on your Garmin chartplotter.
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in
white), intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids
and symbols, and obstructions and cable areas.
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
1. From the Home screen, touch
Charts
.
2. Touch
Navigation Chart
,
Fishing Chart
, or
Radar Overlay
.
3. Touch the point on the chart where you want to go.
4. Touch
Navigate To
.
5. Select an option:
Touch
Go To
.
Touch
Guide To
when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision card for Automatic
).
6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see
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