GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual 3
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Adjusting the Backlight
1. While the unit is on, press and release the Power key.
2. Touch Backlight.
3. To allow the unit to automatically adjust the backlight based on ambient light, touch Auto.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1. Press and release the Power key.
2. Touch Color Mode.
3. Touch Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn the unit on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current
location.
When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen
are green . When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear and a ashing
question mark is indicated on the boat icon (on the chart screen).
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Your unit supports SD (Secure Digital) 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 unit or a computer. The SD card slot is located on the bottom-right
corner of the unit.
To manually adjust the backlight,
either touch and drag the
brightness bar or touch and hold
Up or Down.
To return to the previous screen,
touch Back.
