Garmin GPSMAP 527 Owner's Manual - Page 54

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. 48 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner's Manual