Garmin nuvi 500-Series, Owner'S Manual

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Wi-Fi® Network

 > 

Wi-Fi® Connection

 > 

On

 > 

OK

.

2

If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.

3

Enter a password.
You will need this password to access the wireless network 

from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.

Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter

Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter 

wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless 

network (

Setting Up the Wi

‑

Fi® Wireless Network

).

You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to 

share data.

1

From the wireless device, turn on the Wi

‑

Fi technology and 

search for wireless networks.

2

Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network 

(

Setting Up the Wi

‑

Fi® Wireless Network

).

3

Enter the network password.

Changing the Wireless Channel

You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding 

or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Advanced

 > 

Wi-Fi® Channel

.

2

Enter a new channel.

You do not need to change the wireless channel in any devices 

connected to this network.

Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device

NOTE: 

Bluetooth technology is not available on all chartplotter 

models.
You can wirelessly connect the chartplotter to a Bluetooth 

device.

1

Place the Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 m) of the 

chartplotter.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Bluetooth Devices

 > 

Bluetooth

.

3

If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.

4

If necessary, enter a password.
You will need this password to access the wireless network 

from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Bluetooth Devices

 > 

Device List

.

2

Select a device.

3

Select 

Forget Device

.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the 

map data and accessories used.
You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting 

Charts

.

Navigation Chart

: Shows navigation data available on your 

pre-loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. 

The data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings, 

marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.

Perspective 3D

: Provides a view from above and behind the 

boat (according to your course) and provides a visual 

navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky 

shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when 

trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or 

anchorages.

Mariner’s Eye 3D

: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view 

from above and behind the boat (according to your course) 

and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful 

when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, 

and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar 

harbors or anchorages.

NOTE: 

Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are 

available with premium charts, in some areas.

Fish Eye 3D

: Provides an underwater view that visually 

represents the sea floor according to the chart information. 

When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets 

(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow 

spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green 

indicates the smallest.

Fishing Chart

: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours 

and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes 

navigational data from the chart, provides detailed 

bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth 

recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.

NOTE: 

The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium 

charts, in some areas.

Radar Overlay

: Superimposes radar information on the 

Navigation chart or the Fishing chart, when the chartplotter is 

connected to a radar. This feature is not available with all 

models.

Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart

NOTE: 

The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium 

charts, in some areas.
The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your 

course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing 

chart is for offshore fishing.
To open the Navigation chart, select 

Charts

 > 

Navigation 

Chart

.

To open the Fishing chart, select 

Charts

 > 

Fishing Chart

.

Zooming In and Out of the Chart

The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom 

of the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that 

distance on the chart.
• Select   to zoom out.
• Select   to zoom in.

Panning the Chart

You can move the chart to view an area other than your present 

location.

1

From the chart, drag the navigation screen or use the arrow 

keys.

2

Select 

Stop Panning

 or 

Back

 to stop panning and return the 

screen to your present location.

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys

1

From a chart or 3D chart view, select  ,  ,  , or   to move 

the cursor.

2

Select 

SELECT

.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

1

From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

3