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Owner’ s Manual portable aviation receiver GPSMAP ® 495[...]

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GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual i Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP ® 495, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, AOP A Airport Directory (USA only), SafeT axi Airport Diagrams (USA only), T errain/Obstacle database (USA & Europe only), [...]

ii GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents T able of Contents Introduction ........................................................................... i About This Manual ..................................................................... i W arnings .......................................................................[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction > T able of Contents Basic Operation in Marine Mode ...................................... 87 Marine Mode Page Sequence ................................................. 87 Navigating in Marine Mode ...................................................... 88 Marine Mode Pages and Features .............[...]

iv GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents Appendix .......................................................................... 140 Specifications ........................................................................ 140 Care Information ................................................................... 141 Optional Ac[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual v Introduction > W arning W arnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury . When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver ’ s view of the road or interfere wi[...]

vi GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > W arning Battery W arnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury . Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dis[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started > Unit Overview Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 495 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator—perfect for air , land, or water . This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, AOP A Airport Directory , Saf[...]

2 GPSMAP 495 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Charging the GPSMAP 495 Charging the GPSMAP 495 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 495. Plug the unit into a 12-V olt connector to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started > T urning On the GPSMAP 495 T urning On the GPSMAP 495 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 495, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 495 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the rece[...]

4 GPSMAP 495 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 495, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 495 is[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 5 Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Page Receiver status field Sky view Signal strength bars Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. White signal strength bars —the receiver[...]

6 GPSMAP 495 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS T ab Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: GPS T ab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator —starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable W A[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 7 Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad Learning About the Keypad P AGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from a submenu page. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in rev[...]

8 GPSMAP 495 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 495 Using the GPSMAP 495 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 495. T o switch between A viation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold P AGE . Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and press ENTER . Understanding T erms The GPSMAP 495 unit’ [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 9 Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 495 Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your [...]

10 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 495 T o enter data in a data field: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to activate the field. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous chara[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 495 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in mem[...]

12 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. T o enter a New Location using the map: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu . 3. Highlight[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 13 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > A viation Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In A viation Mode A viation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 495 offers three usage modes, A viation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by [...]

14 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o Creating a Direct T o In A viation Mode, press Direct T o to select a destination. When a Go T o or route is currently in use, holding Direct T o down, shows a detailed information page for the current destination. In Marine or Automotive Mode, pre[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 15 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o T o go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press Direct T o to show the Go T o Page. Use the ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. Go T o Page: Recent T ab 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, and press ENTER . Fro[...]

16 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o Airport T ab of Details Page 3. T o view the item on the map, highlight Show Map , and press ENTER . Press QUIT when done. Highlight OK , and press ENTER to return to the Go T o Page. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use th[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 17 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > V iewing AOP A Airport Directory Information and SafeT axi Diagrams Viewing AOP A Airport Directory Information NOTE: AOP A Airport Directory Information is currently available in the United States only . The AOP A Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as p[...]

18 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Finding a Nearby Point In A viation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. In Marine and Automotive Modes, pr[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 19 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Selecting a Nearby Point as Y our Destination In an emer gency , you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 495 guide you to the closest point to land. T o select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press NRST . 2. Use the ROCKER to select the[...]

20 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (AR TCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown first, with additional poi[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 21 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. T o view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appea[...]

22 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that do not meet a defined criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and runway length you want. Y ou can also s[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 23 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only . The GPSMAP 495 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument cond[...]

24 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Understanding V ectors The V ectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Y es , the GPSMAP 495 creates an extension of the final course beyond the final ap[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 25 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding Points on Land Finding Points on Land NOTE: Optional auto-routing and City Navigator ® data is not included with the GPSMAP 495. T o take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 495, you can find points on the land and then create a turn[...]

26 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Marking a W aypoint Marking a W aypoint W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 495. Press the ENTER/MARK key to capture your present location, creating a new waypoint. Y ou must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to mark your locatio[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 27 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Y ou can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The route is then saved for future use. Y ou can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For more inf[...]

28 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Following your Flight Plan Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 495 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen database, verify that all of y[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 29 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page A viation Mode Pages This section discusses the major pages, such as the Map and T errain Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 495 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page[...]

30 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, T rack Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using T rack Up or Course Up, the North arrow in[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 31 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. T o pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER . The panning arrow moves the[...]

32 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Airport Information Page Smart Airspace Smart Airspace shows airspace at, and immediately surrounding, your current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. Smart Airspace on the Map Page Airspace Information Pan mode can also be used to retriev[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 33 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map Y ou can remove items from the map (declutter the screen). A viation Mode has various levels of declutter . T o quickly declutter the map, press ENTER . Y ou can also declutter the map on the T errain Page. T o declutter the Map Page: [...]

34 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Setting the Bug Indicator Y ou can set a bug indicator to show the bearing or course to steer . Y ou can also enter a specific heading reference for the indicator . T o set the Bug Indicator: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to h[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 35 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields T o customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data fields. Y ou can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, T errain, Panel, Compass, Highway , Location Data, T rip Computer , and optional[...]

36 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Additional Map Data Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 495 unit and data card. T o review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU . 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information , and press ENTER . Map Card I[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 37 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page T errain Page The T errain Page, available only in A viation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows appear on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. The[...]

38 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 495 unit, T errain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower -left corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 39 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Setting Up the T errain Page and Alerts Use the T errain Setup Page to set levels for terrain alerts, as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. Caution Elevation Select the Caution Elevation . If the terrain or an obstacle is within the Caution Elevation enter[...]

40 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the dif ferences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different fro[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 41 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Setting Up the Panel Page Y ou can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit your needs. T o set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. When the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator , and press [...]

42 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page VNA V (V ertical Navigation) The VNA V sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 43 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Panel Page Showing the VNA V Indicator VNA V Indicator VNA V indicators also appear on the Map Page when the page layout is set to Map W ith Overlay . Y ou are at the proper altitude for the VNA V profile when the blue bars are centered within the VNA V indicators. VNA V[...]

44 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (flight plan) or initiate a Go T o while in A viation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, Course, Distance, and several other fields o[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 45 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in A viation and Marine Modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and [...]

46 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 495 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. The bottom of th[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 47 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and W eight & Balance. T o open the Aircraft tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the ROCKER right[...]

48 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information T o rename or delete a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Current Aircraft and to select the profile you want to rename. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the on-screen Rename or Delete button, and press ENTER [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 49 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab E6B T ab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and W inds Aloft (Head W ind, T ail W ind, Wind From, and W ind Speed), based on information you enter . T o open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Hi[...]

50 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab T o calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude field (at the top of the page), and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter . Press ENTER when finished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 t[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 51 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Automotive Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In Automotive Mode NOTE: The optional City Navigator ® data shown is not included with the GPSMAP 495. T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold P AGE/MODE . 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or [...]

52 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode Navigating in Automotive Mode Automotive Mode and Marine Mode are similar . Most of the features discussed here also apply to Marine Mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Automotive Mode: Select a point on the ma[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 53 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode T o start new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press Direct T o to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight New Route (or Go T o Point when in Marine Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints , and[...]

54 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. Press NRST/FIND to access the Find Menu. The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories such as W aypoints, Cities, Exits, Addresses, Cros[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 55 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item T o find an item from another location: 1. From any page, press NRST/FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category you want from the list, and press ENTER . 3. Press MENU . Highlight Near Other , and press ENTER . If you are actively following [...]

56 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. T o view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER . An Informati[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 57 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes Creating Routes The GPSMAP 495 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route po[...]

58 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes T o create a route graphically: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New Route , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the first bla[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 59 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 495. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK . Y ou can also find waypoints using the map or Find Menu and them stor[...]

60 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating W aypoints From the Map Y ou can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. The GPSMAP 495 uses the map item text shown on the map as the [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 61 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating a W aypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude location from a chart. Y ou can manually change the lo[...]

62 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Following an Automotive Route Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 495 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. T rack Y our Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map Page.[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 63 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our Route Editing Y our Route When you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. Y ou can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. Y ou can also add stops along your trip, called V ia Points. While navigating, [...]

64 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our Route Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 495 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct T o . Select Detour from the Navigate menu. Select the distanc[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 65 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Automotive Mode Pages and Features This section discusses the major pages in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map Page Refer to pages 29–36 in the “A viation Mode Pages” section for [...]

66 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page Highway Page The Highway Page is only available in Marine Mode and Automotive Mode. In Automotive Mode, the Highway Page is not shown by default. See the directions to the right to show the Highway Page. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 67 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a user - selectable layout of vari[...]

68 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Current Route Page Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 495 in Automotive Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time enroute and time of arrival. A[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 69 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > T rip Computer T rip Computer The T rip Computer Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time. [...]

70 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 495 unit. For complete information on routes, see pages 57-58 . Viewing All of Y our Saved Routes The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your s[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 71 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, see pages 57-58 . T o navigate a route in Automotive Mode: 1. In Automotive Mode, press Direct T o . 2. Us[...]

72 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER . 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER . Route Review Page [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 73 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER . Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highl[...]

74 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Editing and Managing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify , review , rename, move, or delete it at any time through the W aypoint Review and W aypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually the same[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 75 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o change the waypoint name: 1. Open the Waypoint Review or W aypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when finished. W aypoint Review Page Name field [...]

76 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Adding a W aypoint to a Route Append to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option appears when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The selected waypo[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 77 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your [...]

78 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Organizing W aypoints into Categories Y ou can or ganize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “V acation” category that stores all of the waypoints you[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 79 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the Waypoint Page. (Y ou can also change the category on the New W aypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER . W aypoint Page Select the category to which you want to ass[...]

80 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints The total number of stored and available waypoint information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order . T o start a Go T o from the User Points tab: 1. Press MENU twice[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 81 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category , and press ENTER . 3. When deleting by symbol, highl[...]

82 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight th[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 83 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 495 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recordi[...]

84 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks T o clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T rack , then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER . Clearing the T rack Log 4. Highlight OK , and press ENTER . [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 85 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Saved Sub T ab The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved Sub T ab Press MENU to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map —shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou [...]

86 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Navigating a Saved T rack The T racBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’ s memory , which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way . T racBack routes are created by[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 87 Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Marine Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation in Marine Mode NOTE: The optional BlueChart data shown is not included with the GPSMAP 495. T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE/MODE button. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or Marine , and p[...]

88 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Navigating in Marine Mode Navigating in Marine Mode Press Direct T o on any page to begin navigating to a destination. The Go T o Point , Navigate Route , and Navigate T rack options operate the same as in Automotive Mode. Refer to the previous section for detailed instructi[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 89 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Marine Mode Pages and Features Marine Mode operates in a similar fashion to A viation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Automotive Mode. Refer to the corresponding sections in the A viation and Automotive sections for further details. Map Pa[...]

90 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer . Compass Page in Marine Mode Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields The middle o[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 91 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specified time increments. As common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5 minute warning countdown, followed by a 4 minute preparati[...]

92 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC The DSC Page allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 495. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the V[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 93 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 495 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page appear , and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the DSC Call List, and Log with a checkered symbol[...]

94 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC Call List The DSC Call Lis t sho ws t he 50 mos t rec ent calls , ev en if the unit is left unat tend ed. The Call Lis t sho ws t he mo st r ecent cal l fro m a ves sel. If a sec ond c all is re ceiv ed fr om t he sa me v essel , it repl aces the firs t cal l in the[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 95 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page allows you to add a New Item , Delete a highlighted entry , or Delete All entries. DSC Directory DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the entry r[...]

96 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. T o navigate to a Position Report or Distress Call using the Direct T o key: 1. Press Direct T o . 2. With Go T o [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 97 Main Menu > GPS T ab Main Menu The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 495. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have [...]

98 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Flights, Route and Points T abs Flights T ab The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 495 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. More informat[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 99 Main Menu > T rack and Sonar T abs T rack T ab Use the T rack tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The T rack tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved. For more information about tracks, see the “Managing Y our Track[...]

100 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Aircraft, E6B and Alarms T abs Aircraft T ab The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and W eight & Balance. See page 47 . Aircraft Profile T ab E6B T ab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and W inds Aloft (Head W ind, T ail W ind, Win[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 101 Main Menu > Alarms T ab Airspace Alarms Sub T ab (A viation Mode Only) Class B, CT A; Class C, TMA; T owers, Cntrl Zones; Restricted, ADIZ; MOAs; Mode C V eils; Other SUAs —enables and disables the alarms. Select On to enable or Off to disable. Altitude Buffer —sets the buffer for the altitude alarm. Highligh[...]

102 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Alarms T ab System Alarms Sub T ab System Alarms Sub T ab Clock —sets an alarm based on the unit’ s clock. Select On , and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (External) V oltage —sets an alarm to sound when the exte[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 103 Main Menu > Celestial T ab Celestial T ab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, tide data, and hunting and fishing information. Y ou can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a dif ferent date and time, or use [...]

104 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From field and, press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER . 4. On the waypoi[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 105 Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER . The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location , Near Current Route , Near Other (select another location using the map), o[...]

106 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab Hunt & Fish Sub T ab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. T o show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from th[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 107 Main Menu > Message T ab Message T ab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 495. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view . T o view the messages: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Mai[...]

108 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Display T ab Display T ab The Display tab allows you to set several features the screen, such as what pages to show in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. T o view the Display tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Display from the vertical list of tabs. D[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 109 Main Menu > Sound T ab Sound T ab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 495 makes to suit your needs. T o view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound T ab Beeper —sets the beeper to chime during key presses and al[...]

1 10 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 495 operates, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu. System Sub T ab T o open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from the row of tabs along the top of the pag[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 Main Menu > Setup T ab Road Routing Sub T ab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. T o access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab. 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab. Road Routing Sub T[...]

1 12 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Custom Road Prefs —allows you to avoid or use Major , Medium , and Minor roads using a slider scale. This is especially nice if you want to avoid major highways, for example. Guidance Sub T ab T o open the Guidance sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the ve[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 13 Main Menu > Setup T ab Since Midnight —allows you to view the time the unit has been turned on since midnight. This resets if you restore All Unit Defaults from the System tab. Time Sub T ab The T ime sub tab allows you to set the time format and time zone. Y ou can also set the unit to conform to Daylight Sav[...]

1 14 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Location Sub T ab Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at www .nima.mil for more information on grids and datums. Location Format Sub T ab Changing the Location Format coordi[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 15 Main Menu > Setup T ab Welcome Sub T ab The W elcome sub tab allows you to enter information, such as your name and address, that the unit can show when it is turned on. This feature can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced. T o open the W elcome sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup[...]

1 16 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab GARMIN DGPS —used to connect the GPSMAP 495 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver . Garmin Remote Sonar —supports the input/output of a Garmin remote sonar device. NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DP[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 17 Main Menu > Setup T ab T o have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Scan , and press ENTER . The numbers in the Frequency field change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to[...]

1 18 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab T o manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight User , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER , and enter a frequency o[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 1 19 Main Menu > Setup T ab Advanced NMEA Output Setup The Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page allows you to set the output rate, change the precision of the Lat/Lon minutes, set W aypoint IDs to names or numbers, as well as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and W aypoint/ Route (WPL, R TE[...]

120 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Showing Sonar on the Map Page Setting up and Using Sonar This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 495 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20/GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When y[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 121 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 495 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Of f” messa[...]

122 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Adjusting the Sonar Page The Adjustment Menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. There are 10 main adjustment options available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T ar get Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 123 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Zoom —used to quickly select a zoom scale or to split the screen. When a scale other than No Zoom is selected, the Adjustment Menu shows a new selection labeled V iew or Span . The Zoom function is divided into six levels: 2X Split —shows two reduced-size sona[...]

124 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Depth Line —adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears in a box on the right side of the line. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the line on the Sonar Page. Noise Rej[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 125 Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sona[...]

126 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Calibrating the W ater Speed If you select T emp, Spd is for the T ransducer option on the Sonar Setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the W ater Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water h[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 127 Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Display from the row of tabs along the top of the sc[...]

128 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fis[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 129 Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°), associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within[...]

130 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar Whiteline The GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bo[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 131 Setting up and Using Sonar > Viewing the Sonar T emperature T ab V iewing the Sonar T emperature T ab NOTE: Y ou must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. The T emperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water tem[...]

132 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual TIS > T raffi c Information Service TIS (T raffic Information Service) TIS provides a graphic representation of traffic advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. TIS is a ground- based service providing relative location of all A TCRBS (Air T raffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 133 TIS > TIS Limitations TIS Limitations TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during IMC or other times when there is no visual contact with the intruder aircr[...]

134 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual TIS > TIS Limitations TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Therefore, the surveillance information is approximately 5 seconds old. In order to present the intruders in a “real time” position, the TIS ground station uses a “predictive algorithm” in i[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 135 TIS > TIS Symbology The GPSMAP 495 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder , such as the GTX 330. T o configure TIS input: 1. Press MENU twice. The Main Menu appears. 2. Highlight the Setup tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Interface sub tab. 4. Highlight the Serial Data Format field, and use the[...]

136 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual TIS > T raffi c Ground Track and W arning Window If the number of T raffic Advisories on the TIS display decreases and then increases, a new audio alert is sounded. The TIS audio alert is also generated whenever TIS service becomes unavailable. The following TIS audio alerts are available: T raffic —TIS traf[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 137 TIS > Map Page Map Page TIS traffic can be shown on the Map Page. T o configure TIS T raffic on the Map Page: 1. Press P AGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Press MENU . The Map Page options menu appears. 3. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the Map sub tab. 5. Select TIS T raffic , and use[...]

138 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual TIS > Operation Procedures TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user with voice and visual traffic advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the GPSMAP 495 screen or on a traffic advisory only . The display and advisories a[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 139 VHF Comm > Overview VHF Comm The GPSMAP 495 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Refer to page 144 for wiring information. CAUTION: This interface does not have an F AA installation airworthiness approval. If any abn[...]

140 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Specifi cations Appendix Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight : 14.2 oz (.40 kg) Display : 3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) T ransflective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) Case [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 141 Appendix > Care Information Care Information Contact Garmin if you have any questions caring for your GPSMAP 495. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday , 8 AM–5 PM Central T ime; or go to www .garmin.com/support . In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)[...]

142 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Optional Accessories Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 495, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 495. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin dealer , Garmin Product Support i[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 143 Appendix > Installation Information Installation Information Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 495 to an 1 1–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate ha[...]

144 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information Y ellow: Data In Black: Ground Red: Power 1 1–35 VDC (-) (+) Autopilot/ NMEA Device RXD + RXD - GSD 20 Sounder (-) (+) White/Brown White/Blue Blue: Data Out Orange Closed - On, Open - Of f Switch Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S T ransponder T o receive Mode S TIS traffic data[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 145 Appendix > Installation Information Connecting Y our GPSMAP 495 to a Computer Y our GPSMAP 495 can be connected to your computer using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port. NOTE: Fully install the suppl[...]

146 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information Y ou can download xImage from the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com/ximage . Refer to the help file for complete instructions about using xImage. Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 495 uses an optional Garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the [...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 147 Appendix > Installation Information GPBOD, GPR TE, and GPWPL. The following are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. The GPSMAP 495 also includes NMEA input with support for the BWC, DBT , DPT , MTW , VHW , VTG, and XTE sentences. Garmin’ s proprietary co[...]

148 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Learning about GPS Learning About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government ma[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 149 Appendix > Learning about GPS Check Beacon W iring —the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. No Beacon Signal —DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS. T uning Beacon —the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS frequency .[...]

150 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Loran TD Setup LORAN TD Setup LORAN is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Confluence Zone. Fro[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 151 Appendix > Loran TD Setup T o set up LORAN TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the ROCKER , highlight the Location Format field and press ENTER . Location Su[...]

152 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate m[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 153 Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Rep[...]

154 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emer gency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license. The FCC and C[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 155 Appendix > Jeppesen Database Information Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 495 includes an internal Jeppesen ® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. The following information is provided from the internal Jeppesen database: Airport —* i[...]

156 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Messages Messages Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user -set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna Shorted to Ground —the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Approaching T arget Altitude —within 1,00[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 157 Appendix > Messages Near Pr oximity Point —you have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint. NMEA Depth is Below T ransducer —no keel of fset value has been received from the external sonar device. No Diff GPS Location —R TCM is selected but the unit is not receiving DGPS data. No Roads Near Desti[...]

158 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Messages T rack Already Exists —a saved track with the same name already exists. T rack Log Full —the track log is full and track recording was turned off. T o record more track points, you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on. T rack Memory Full —no more track data can be stor[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 159 Appendix > Data Field Options Cross T rack —the distance you are off your course in either direction, left or right. Depth (Marine Only)—the depth of water from sonar NMEA input. Dest Wpt —see W aypoint (Destination) . Distance (Destination) —the entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. Distanc[...]

160 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Data Field Options Steer —see Course to Steer . Sunrise —the time at which the sun rises on this day . Sunset —the time at which the sun sets on this day . Time —the current time and date. It can be shown in 12-hour or 24- hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. T rack —the directi[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 161 Appendix > Data Field Options License Agreement and W arranty This section contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 495. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 495, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE [...]

162 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESUL TING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT . SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENT AL OR CON[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 163 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty SOLE RISK. THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SER VICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL SUCH W ARRANTIES OR REPRESENT A TIONS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMIT A TION, THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY , FITNESS FOR A[...]

164 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center . Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate t[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 165 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty[...]

166 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Index Index Symbols 2D 5, 59, 128 3D 5, 59 A accessories 142 acquiring satellites 5 Active Route page aviation mode 44 Active T rack tab 83, 86 add to route 57, 64, 72, 76 advanced NMEA output setup 1 18 airport 18, 155 criteria 22 identifier 6, 12, 14 information 15, 16, 19 airspace 32 alarms 101 alert 21, 28 boun[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 167 Index custom avoids 63, 1 11 D dashboard 69 data card 146 slot 1 data fields 35 date 1 13 daylight saving time 1 13 DB-9 145 declutter 33 defaults 8, 35 delete aircraft profile 48 category 78 DSC directory item 95 flight records 46 route 70 track log 84 waypoint 81 waypoint category 78 density altitude 50 depth 1[...]

168 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Index intersection 155 J Jeppesen database 27, 155 updates 10 K keypad 7 L land at closest point 19 language 1 10 legs, track 86 limited warranty 161 line out 1 lithium-ion 2 lithium-ion battery 1 local time 1 13 location 6, 61 location format 1 14, 152 locked route 27 log filter 107 longitude 159 LORAN TD setup 15[...]

GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual 169 Index position mode 29 position report 153–154 power 2, 3, 143 connector 1, 4 practice mode. See simulator mode preferences location 152 pressure 1 13 projecting a waypoint 77–82 project location 77 proximity 82 alarms 82 points tab 81 waypoint 82 R receiver not usable 5 receiver status 5 receive satellite signa[...]

170 GPSMAP 495 Owner ’s Manual Index offsets 152 tab 1 13 zone 1 13 timer 91 T imers tab 112 TIS 132, 137 limitations 133 operational procedures 138 symbology 135 TIS traffic data 144 track legs 86 log 83, 84, 86 review page 84 tab 83 T racBack 85, 86 track up 6, 30 traffic ground track 136 traffic warning window 136 transducer 125, 129 trip c[...]

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