Garmin GPSMAP 5215 Owner's Manual - Page 12
Understanding Chart Data, Navigating to a Point on the Chart
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Using Charts Using Charts 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 Guidance (page 28). 6. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination. To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 27. GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner's Manual