GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
3
Getting Started
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Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn the chartplotter on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top
of the Home screen are green
. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars
disappear
and a flashing question mark appears on the boat icon on the chart screen.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at
.
Adjusting the Backlight
1. While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the
Power
key.
2. Touch
Backlight
.
3. Select an option to adjust the backlight:
To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, touch
Auto
.
To manually adjust the backlight, either touch and hold
Up
or
Down
, or touch and drag the
brightness bar.
Brightness bar
Adjusting the Color Mode
1. Press and quickly release the
Power
key.
2. Touch
Color Mode
.
3. Touch
Day Colors
,
Night Colors
, or
Auto
.
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Your chartplotter supports SD (Secure Digital) cards. Insert optional BlueChart
®
g2 Vision
®
SD
cards to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas,
and other points of interest. Insert blank SD cards to
transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to
another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer
(
. The SD card slot is located on the lower-
right corner of the chartplotter.
To insert the SD card, open the access door and
press the SD card until it clicks.
To eject the SD card, press the card in again and
release it.
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