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Using Charts
10 GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual
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Charts for BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision use graphic symbols to
denote map features that follow the standards for USA and international charts.
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.
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1. From the Home screen, select .
2. Select , , or .
3. Use the  to select the point on the chart to which you want to go.
4. Press .
5. Select .
6. Select  (or  when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2
Vision card for Automatic Guidance).
7. Follow the colored line on the screen to the destination.
To create a route to a point on the chart, see page 26.
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Use the  to move the map pointer ( ) away from your current
location and to scroll to other areas on the Navigation chart. As you pan past
the edge of the current map display, the screen scrolls forward to provide
continuous map coverage.
As you move the map pointer
, you can view the distance and bearing from
your current location and the map pointers location coordinates, in the lower-
right corner of the map.
To pan the map, press up, down, right, or left on the .
To stop panning, press , and then select .

The  keys control the zoom level, indicated by the scale at the
bottom of the Navigation chart ( ). The bar under the number represents
that distance on the map.
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