Garmin GPSMAP 526s - Manual (Page 54)

48 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual
Configuring the Chartplotter
Configuring the Chartplotter
Use the Configure screen to configure unit settings.
Viewing System Information
You can view the software version, the basemap version,
supplemental map information (if applicable), and the unit ID
number for your chartplotter. You may need this information to
update the system software or to purchase additional map data.
From the home screen, select Configure > System > System
Information �
Configuring System Settings
To change general system settings from the Home screen, select
Configure > System �
Simulator—turn Simulator mode on or off. Select Setup to set
simulator options, such as simulated position, speed, and direction.
beeper/display—select
beeper to set when the unit makes audible
sounds. Select display > backlight to brighten or darken the
backlight. Select display > Color Mode to switch between Day
mode and Night mode ( page 4 ).
auto Power—turn Auto Power On or Off. When On is selected, the
chartplotter will automatically turn on whenever power is applied,
unless the chartplotter is turned off with the Power Key before
power is lost.
• gPS—view GPS satellites.
• Skyview—view the GPS satellite constellation.
• waaS/EgNOS—toggle WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS
(in Europe) on or off. WAAS/EGNOS can provide more-accurate
GPS position information. However, when using WAAS or
EGNOS, the device takes longer to acquire satellites.
• Speed filter—select On , Off , or auto . The speed filter averages
the speed of your boat over a short period of time for smoother
speed values.
System information—view system information and reset factory
settings ( page 56 ). The garmin devices > Save to Card option
is provided as a troubleshooting tool. A Garmin Product Support
representative may ask you to use this feature to retrieve data about
your chartplotter.
Event Log—displays a list of system events. Select an event to view
additional information.