Garmin GPSMAP 526s - Manual (Page 51)

GPSMAP 400/500 Series Owner’s Manual 45
Viewing Information
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart View
AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active
transponder signals from other vessels.
You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D
chart view. The display range configured for one chart or one 3D
chart view is applied only to that chart or to that 3D chart view. The
details, projected heading, and trails settings configured for one
chart or one 3D chart view are applied to all charts and to all 3D
chart views.
NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a
BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available if you
use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports
Fishing charts.
1� From the Home screen, select Charts �
2� Select Navigation Chart , Fishing Chart , Perspective 3D , or
Mariner’s Eye 3D �
3� Select MENU > Other Vessels > Display Setup �
• Display Range —indicates the distance from your location
within which AIS vessels appear� Select a distance or select
Show All �
• Details —shows or hides details about AIS-activated vessels�
• Proj� Heading —allows you to enter the projected heading
time for AIS-activated vessels�
• Trails —shows the tracks of AIS vessels� Select the length of
the track that appears using a trail�
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D charts are available only if you use a
BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. Fishing charts are available if you
use a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card or if your built-in map supports
Fishing charts.
1� From the Home screen, select Charts �
2� Select Navigation Chart , Fishing Chart , Perspective 3D , or
Mariner’s Eye 3D �
3� Use the Rocker to select an AIS vessel� Press SELECT �
4� Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target �
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS
heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted AIS
vessel.
1� From the Home screen, select Charts �