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Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals, Adjusting the Backlight, Adjusting the Color Mode - gps receiver

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Getting Started Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the chartplotter, 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 www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Adjusting the Backlight 1. While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Select Backlight. 3. Select an option to adjust the backlight: • To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select Auto. • To manually adjust the backlight, select Up or Down, or use the Rocker. Adjusting the Color Mode 1. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Select Color Mode. 3. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto. Inserting and Removing SD Cards Your chartplotter supports Secure Digital (SD) 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 device or a computer. The SD card slot is located on the bottom-right corner of the chartplotter. • To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it clicks. • To eject the SD card, press the card in again and release it. GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner's Manual 

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GPSMAP 4000 Series Owner’s Manual
3
Getting Started
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on the chartplotter, 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
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS
.
Adjusting the Backlight
1. While the chartplotter is on, press and quickly release the
Power
key.
2. Select
Backlight
.
3. Select an option to adjust the backlight:
To allow the chartplotter to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, select
Auto
.
To manually adjust the backlight, select
Up
or
Down
, or use the
Rocker
.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1. Press and quickly release the
Power
key.
2. Select
Color Mode
.
3. Select
Day Colors
,
Night Colors
, or
Auto
.
Inserting and Removing
SD Cards
Your chartplotter supports Secure Digital (SD) 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 device or a computer. The SD card slot is located on the
bottom-right corner of the chartplotter.
To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it clicks.
To eject the SD card, press the card in again and release it.