Garmin GPSMAP 5215 - Manual (Page 23)

GPSMAP ® 4000/5000 Series Owner’s Manual 19
Charts and 3D Chart Views
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
beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages.
From the Home screen, select Charts > Perspective 3D.
Perspective 3D Navigation Chart
Adjusting the View
• Move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water:
◦ For the GPSMAP 4000 series, press the Range (+) key.
◦ For the GPSMAP 5000 series, touch the
button.
• Move the view away from the boat:
◦ For the GPSMAP 4000 series, press the Range (-) key.
◦ For the GPSMAP 5000 series, touch the
button.
The scale ( ) is momentarily indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Rotating the Perspective 3D, Mariner’s Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D Views
You can rotate around your present location on the Perspective 3D, Mariner’s Eye 3D, or Fish Eye 3D chart
views.
Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D Chart views are available only if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision
data card ( page 21 ).
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Mariner’s eye 3D, Perspective 3D, or Fish eye 3D.
3. Complete an action:
• For the GPSMAP 4000 Series, press the Rocker left or right to rotate the 3D view.
• For the GPSMAP 5000 Series, touch and drag the Navigation screen to the left or right to rotate the 3D
view.
4. Select Stop Panning to stop rotating and return the screen to your present location.
Perspective 3D Chart Appearance
Showing Range Rings
The range rings help you to visualize distances on Perspective 3D or Mariner’s Eye 3D.
Note: Mariner’s Eye 3D is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card.
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Perspective 3D or Mariner’s eye 3D.
3. Select Menu > Chart Appearance > Range Rings > on.