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12 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
Using Charts
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Heading Line—draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel.
Off
—turns the heading line off.
Distance—sets the distance to the end of the heading line.
Time
—sets the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line.
World Map—displays either a basic world map or displays satellite imagery (when Full World
Map is selected).
Inset Map
—turns the inset map on or off when panning away (page 9). Touch Auto to turn the inset
map on only when the boat symbol is no longer visible.
Spot Depths—turns spot soundings on or off and sets a dangerous depth.
Safety Shading (with supported BlueChart g2 Vision cards)—Areas with depths shallower than
the specied value are shaded in blue, while areas with depths greater than the specied value are
shaded in white. The contour is always drawn at or deeper than the selected depth.
Symbols—changes symbol preferences.
Navaid Size—adjusts the size of the navaid symbols shown on the map.
Navaid Type
—selects the navaid symbol set (NOAA or IALA).
Land POIs
—turns the display of land POIs (points of interest) on or off.
Light Sectors—turns the sector in which a navigational light is visible on or off. Selecting On
lters out light sectors depending on the zoom level.
Chart Borders—turns chart borders on when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and you want
to see what area the maps cover.
Photo Points—turns camera icons on or off when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
Using Perspective 3D
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 benecial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or
anchorages.
Perspective 3D Navigation Chart
1. From the Home screen, touch Charts > Perspective 3D.
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