Garmin GPSMAP 5215, Owner'S Manual

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Viewing the DSC List
Note:
Your chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC (Digital Selective
Calling) in order to view the DSC List.
The DSC List is a log of the most-recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered. The
DSC List can contain up to 100 entries. The DSC List shows the most-recent call from a boat. If
a second call is received from the same boat, it replaces the first call in the Call List. For more
information on DSC, see page 55 .
To view the DSC List, from the Home screen, touch Information > DSC List .
Viewing Gauges
Note:
You must be connected to a NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 2000 network
capable of sensing engine data to view the gauges. See the GPSMAP 4000/5000 Series Installation
Instructions
for details.
From the Home screen, touch Information > Dashboard Gauges .
To select analog or digital gauges:
Note: For more than two engines, you can only use the digital gauges. For one or two engines, you
can switch between analog and digital gauges.
1. To view the Gauges from the Home screen, touch Information > Dashboard Gauges > Engine
> Menu .
2. Select Digital or Analog .
Viewing Fuel Gauges
Note: To view fuel information, your chartplotter must be connected to an external fuel sensor, such as
the Garmin GFS
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10.
From the Home screen, touch Information > Dashboard Gauges > Fuel . Fuel flow for each
engine, total fuel flow, fuel level in each tank, total fuel remaining, fuel economy, engine trim, boat
speed, engine RPM, and the range for your boat are displayed.
To synchronize your fuel gauges with your fuel:
1. From the Home screen touch Information > Dashboard Gauges > Fuel .
2. Touch Menu .
3. Select an option:
Fill Up All Tanks —select when your tank is full. An estimate of the total fuel is shown. Adjust
if necessary.
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