Getting Started ➋ ➌ ➊ ➍ ➎ Turning On the Chartplotter Select . Turning Off the Chartplotter Hold . Initial Chartplotter Settings The first time you turn on the chartplotter, you must configure a series of initial settings. You must also configure these settings when restoring original factory settings ( page 104 ). You can update each of these settings later. Configuring the Initial Chartplotter Settings Follow the on-screen directions to configure the initial settings. GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition After you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen are green and a flashing question mark appears on the vehicle (boat) icon on the chart screen. . When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS . Adjusting the Backlight 1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Beeper/Display > Backlight > Backlight . tip: Select from any screen to open the display screen. 2. Adjust the backlight: Select Up or Down to adjust the backlight manually. Select Auto to allow the chartplotter to adjust the backlight automatically, based on ambient light.
2 GPSMAP ® 4000/5000 Series Owner’s Manual Item Description ➊ Network connectors ➋ NMEA 2000 connector ➌ Power connector ➍ Video connector ➎ NMEA 0183 connector