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1. 2 Enter the name Adjusting the Level of Detail You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers or 16 Sonar by adjusting the brightness for DownV and SideV DownV transducers If you want to see the highest intensity signal returns on the screen you can lower the gain or brightness to remove lower intensity returns and noise If you want to see all return information you can increase the gain or brightness to see more information on the screen This also increases noise and can make it more difficult to recognize actual returns 1 From a sonar view select Menu 2 Select Gain or Brightness 3 Select an option To increase or decrease the gain or brightness manually select Up or Down To allow the chartplotter to adjust the gain or brightness automatically select an automatic option Adjusting the Color Intensity You can adjust the intensity of colors and highlight areas of interest on the sonar screen by adjusting the color gain for traditional transducers or the contrast for DownV and SideV DownV transducers This setting works best after you have adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the gain or brightness settings If you want to highlight smaller fish targets or create a higher intensity display of a target you can increase the color gain or contrast setting This causes a loss in the differentiat
2. Color Sets the color scheme and color gain Overlay Data Sets the data shown on the sonar screen A Scope Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along a scale Depth Line Shows a quick reference depth line Edge Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the hardness or softness of the signal Pic Advance Allows the sonar picture to advance faster by drawing more than one column of data on the screen for each column of sounder data received This is especially helpful when you are using the sounder in deep water because the sonar signal takes longer to travel to the water bottom and back to the transducer The 1 1 setting draws one column of information on the screen per sounder return The 2 1 setting draws two columns of information on the screen per sounder return and so on for the 4 1 and 8 1 settings Sonar Alarm Settings NOTE Some settings require external accessories Select Settings gt Alarms gt Sonar Shallow Water Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value Deep Water Sets an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value Water Temp Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the specified temperature Contour Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a suspended target within the specified de
3. and proceed to step 10 e Ifthe Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Farthest e lf the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Nearest 9 If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 10 Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more using a different destination each time until you are familiar with the functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting A Tracks A track is a recording of the path of your boat The track currently being recorded is called the active track and it can be saved You can show tracks in each chart or 3D chart view Showing Tracks From any chart or a 3D chart view select Menu gt Waypoints and Tracks gt Tracks gt On A trailing line on the chart indicates your track Setting the Color of the Active Track 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt
4. Select Charts gt Visibility Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time Period 1 Select Charts gt Visibility 2 Select an option e To view the visibility forecast for the next 36 hours in 12 hour increments select Next Forecast multiple times e To view the visibility forecast for the previous 36 hours in 12 hour increments select Previous Forecast multiple times Viewing Buoy Reports Report readings are taken from buoys and coastal observation stations These readings are used to determine air temperature dew point water temperature tide wave height and period wind direction and speed visibility and barometric pressure 1 From a weather chart select 2 Select Buoy SiriusXM Weather 33 Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy You can select an area near a buoy to view forecast information 1 From a weather chart select a location on the chart 2 Select Local Weather 3 Select an option To view present weather conditions from a local weather service select Current Cond e To view a local weather forecast select Forecast e To view surface wind and barometric pressure information select Sea Surface To view wind and wave information select Marine Bulletin Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart 1 From a weather chart select a location 2 Select Create Waypoint Weather Overlay The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather related information on the
5. Wind Hold You can set the autopilot to maintain a specific bearing relative to the current wind angle Your device must be connected to a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 compatible wind sensor to perform a wind hold or a wind based tack or gybe Setting the Wind Hold Type Before you can enable the wind hold type you must connect a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot For advanced autopilot configuration see the installation instructions included with your autopilot 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Wind Hold Type 2 Select Apparent or True Engaging Wind Hold Before you can enable the wind hold type you must connect a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot When the autopilot is in standby mode select Wind Hold Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold Before you can enable the wind hold type you must connect a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot With heading hold engaged select Menu gt Wind Hold Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot You can adjust the wind hold angle on the autopilot when wind hold is engaged e To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 1 select a or p To adjust the wind hold angle in increments of 10 hold or p Tack and Gybe You can set the autopilot to perform a tack or gybe while heading hold or wind hold is engaged Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold 1 Engage heading hold Engaging the A
6. gt Radar 2 Select the radar source Autopilot 2 ARWARNING 00 You can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed next to a helm throttle and helm control device You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard free open water Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water such as docks pilings and other boats The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant heading heading hold The system also allows manual steering and several modes of automatic steering functions and patterns Opening the Autopilot Screen Before you can open the autopilot screen you must have a compatible autopilot installed and configured Select A V Gauges Controls gt Autopilot Autopilot Screen Actual heading Intended heading heading the autopilot is steering toward Actual heading when in standby mode Intended heading when engaged Rudder position indicator This functionality is available only when a rudder sensor is connected Adjusting the
7. high frequency sonar provides a clearer picture below the boat providing a more detailed representation of structures the boat is passing over 14 Sonar Traditional transducers emit a conical beam The DownV scanning sonar technology emits a narrow beam similar to the shape of the beam in a copying machine This beam provides a clearer picture like image of what is beneath the boat SideV Sonar View NOTE Not all models support SideVU sonar and scanning transducers NOTE To receive SideV scanning sonar you need a compatible chartplotter a compatible sounder module and a compatible transducer SideV scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat You can use this as a search tool to find structures and fish Left side of the boat Right side of the boat The transducer on your vessel Trees Old tires Logs To receive Panoptix sonar you need a compatible chartplotter and a compatible transducer ThePanoptix sonar views allow you to see all around the boat in real time You can also see your bait being cast into the water and bait schools in front of or below your boat The LiveVU sonar views provide you a view of the live movement either in front of or below your boat The screen updates very quickly producing sonar views that look more like live video The RealVu 3D sonar views provide three dimensional views of either what is in front of or
8. isolation coupler Go to www garmin com for a list of compatible devices or to purchase a PoE Isolation Coupler You can connect multiple supported video cameras and up to two video encoders to the Garmin Marine Network You can select and view up to four video sources at once Chartplotters with multiple composite built in video inputs can display a single built in video input only When the cameras are connected the network detects them automatically and displays them in the source list Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras You can save name and activate video presents for each networked video source Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 1 From a video screen touch the screen The video controls appear on the screen 2 Hold a video preset button A green light indicates the setting is stored Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera 1 From a video screen select Menu gt Video Setup gt Presets 2 Select a preset 3 Select Rename 4 Enter preset name Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera You can quickly return networked cameras to preset values 1 From a video screen touch the screen The video controls appear on the screen 2 Select a video preset The camera restores the video settings saved for that preset TIP You can also save and activate presets using the video menu 34 Viewing Video Camera Settings Some cameras provide additional options to control the camera
9. sounds an alarm when a radar object enters the zone Sentry mode works with all Garmin GMR model radars Enabling Timed Transmit Select Radar gt Sentry gt Menu gt Sentry Setup gt Timed Transmit gt On Setting the Standby and Transmit Times Before you can set the standby and transmit times you must enable timed transmit Enabling Timed Transmit To help conserve power you can indicate the radar standby time and the transmit time to implement periodic radar signal transmissions at set intervals 1 From the sentry screen select Menu gt Sentry Setup Select Stdby Time Enter the time interval between radar signal transmissions Select Transmit Time Enter the duration of each radar signal transmission AON Enabling a Guard Zone Select Radar gt Sentry gt Menu gt Sentry Setup gt Enable Guard Zone Defining a Circular Guard Zone Before you can define the boundaries of the guard zone you must enable a guard zone Enabling a Guard Zone You can define a circular guard zone that completely encompasses your boat 1 Select Radar gt Sentry gt Menu gt Sentry Setup gt Adjust Guard Zone gt Adjust Guard Zone gt Circle 2 Select the location of the outer guard zone circle 3 Select the location of the inner guard zone circle to define the width of the guard zone Defining a Partial Guard Zone You can define the boundaries of a guard zone that does not completely encompass your boat 1 Select
10. view NOTE Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features You may need to update the camera software to use this feature From the infrared video screen select Menu IR Visible Displays an infrared or visible camera image Scan Surveys the surrounding area Freeze Pauses the camera image Change Colors Selects the color scheme of the infrared image Change Scene Selects the infrared image mode such as day night MOB or docking Video Setup Opens more video options Video Settings Some cameras provide additional setup options NOTE Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models You may need to update the camera software to use this feature From the video screen select Menu gt Video Setup Set Input Associates the camera with a video source Mirror Reverses the image like a rearview mirror Standby Places the camera in standby mode to conserve power and protect the lens when not in use Home Position Sets the home position of the camera Scan Speed Sets how quickly the camera moves during a scan Scan Width Sets the width of the image captured by the camera during a scan Name Allows you to enter a new name for this camera FLIR Menu Provides access to the settings for the camera Associating the Camera to a Video Source You may need to associate the camera with a video so
11. voltage is less than 10 volts the device will not turn on e If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on contact Garmin product support at www garmin com support My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location You can manually enter a waypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the next If you have manually entered a waypoint using coordinates and the location of the point does not appear where the point should be the map datum and position format of the device may not match the map datum and position format originally used to mark the waypoint Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver s position appears on the screen Commonly displayed as latitude longitude in degrees and minutes with options for degrees minutes and second degrees only or one of several grid formats Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface of the earth Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are referenced to a specific map datum 1 Find out which map datum and position format was used when the original waypoint was created If the original waypoint was taken from a map there should be a legend on the map that lists the map datum and position format used to create that map Most often this is found near the map key 2 On the chartplotter select Settings gt Preferences gt Units 3 Select the correct map datum and position format settings 4 Create the waypoint
12. waypoint and begins the cloverleaf pattern You can adjust the distance between the waypoint and the location where the autopilot turns the boat for another pass over the waypoint The default setting turns the boat at a range of 1000 ft 300 m from the active waypoint 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Cloverleaf 2 If necessary select Length and select a distance 3 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern You can use the search pattern to steer the boat in increasingly larger circles outward from the active waypoint forming a spiral pattern When you begin the search pattern the autopilot drives the boat to the active waypoint and begins the pattern You can adjust the distance between each circle in the spiral The default distance between circles is 50 ft 20 m 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Search 2 If necessary select Search Spacing and select a distance 3 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Cancelling a Steering Pattern e Physically steer the boat NOTE Shadow Drive must be enabled to cancel a steering pattern by physically steering the boat e Select a or to cancel a pattern using step steering mode e Select Standby Digital Selective Calling Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality If you have a NMEA 0183 VHF radio or a NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your chartp
13. Active Track Options gt Track Color Navigation with a Chartplotter 11 2 Select a track color Saving the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Save Active Track 2 Select an option Select the time the active track began Select Entire Log 3 Select Save Viewing a List of Saved Tracks Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks Editing a Saved Track 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Edit Track 4 Select an option Select Name and enter the new name e Select Track Color and select a color Saving a Track as a Route 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Select gt Edit Track gt Save Route Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them you must record and save at least one track Tracks 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Follow Track 4 Select an option To navigate the track from the starting point used when the track was created select Forward e To navigate the track from the destination point used when the track was created select Backward 5 Review the course indicated by the colored line 6 Follow the line along each leg in the route steering to avoid land shallow water a
14. Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti reflective coatings to the cloth 2 Gently wipe the screen with a soft clean lint free cloth Screenshots You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your chartplotter as a bitmap bmp file You can transfer the screenshot to your computer Capturing Screenshots 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Settings gt Preferences gt Screenshot Capture gt On 3 Go to a screen you want to capture 4 Hold Home for at least six seconds Copying Screenshots to a Computer 1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter and insert it into a card reader that is attached to a computer 40 Appendix 2 From Windows Explorer open the Garmin scrn folder on the memory card 3 Copy a bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on the computer Troubleshooting My device will not acquire GPS signals If the device is not acquiring satellite signals there could be few causes If the device has moved a large distance since the last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for longer than a few weeks or months the device may not be able to acquire the satellites correctly e Ensure the device is using the latest software If not update the device software Updating the Device Software e If the device is using an internal GPS antenna make sure the device has a clear view of the sky so that the internal antenna can rec
15. Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Save to Card 3 If necessary select the memory card to copy data to 4 Select an option e To create a new file select Add New File and enter a name To add the information to an existing file select the file from the list Copying Built In Maps to aMemory Card You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for use with HomePort 1 Insert amemory card into the card slot 2 Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer 3 Select Copy Built In Map A Up Data to a Computer Insert a memory card into the card slot Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Save to Card Select a file name from the list or select Add New File Select Save to Card Remove the memory card and insert it into a card reader attached to a computer Open the Garmin UserData folder on the memory card Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer a fF WO ND NO ene Backup Data to a Chartplotter Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to the computer 2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card into a folder named Garmin UserData Insert a memory card into the card slot 4 Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Replace from Card o Saving System Information to a Memory Card You can save system information to a memory card as
16. Radar gt Sentry gt Menu gt Sentry Setup gt Adjust Guard Zone gt Adjust Guard Zone gt Corner 1 2 Touch and drag the location of the outer guard zone corner 3 Select Corner 2 4 Touch the location of the inner guard zone corner to define the width of the guard zone Radar Targeting and MARPA Radar targeting enables you to identify and track objects Mini automatic radar plotting aid MARPA is primarily used for collision avoidance To use MARPA you assign a MARPA tag to a target The radar system automatically tracks the tagged object and provides you with information about the object including the range bearing speed GPS heading nearest approach and time to nearest approach MARPA indicates the status of each tagged object acquiring lost tracking or Radar 21 dangerous and the chartplotter can sound a collision alarm if the object enters your safe zone MARPA Targeting Symbols Acquiring a target Concentric dashed green rings radiate from the target while the radar is locking onto it Target has been acquired A solid green ring indicates the location of a target that the radar has locked onto A dashed green line attached to the circle indicates the projected course over ground or the GPS heading of the target O Dangerous target is in range A red ring flashes from the target while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears After the alarm has been acknowledged a
17. a Williamson s turn to the man overboard point If you cancel the man overboard distress call on the radio the chartplotter screen prompting you to activate navigation to the man overboard location disappears Man Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000 compatible radio and you mark an SOS or man overboard location the radio shows the Distress Call page so you can quickly initiate a distress call For information on placing distress calls from your radio see the VHF radio owner s manual For information about marking an MOB or SOS location see Marking an SOS Location Position Tracking When you connect the chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA 0183 you can track vessels that send position reports This feature is also available with NMEA 2000 when the vessel sends the correct PGN data PGN 129808 DSC Call Information Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list DSC List Viewing a Position Report 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review 4 Select an option e To switch to a Navigation chart marking the location select Next Page To view the position report details select Previous Page Navigating to a Tracked Vessel 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review gt Navigate To 4 Select Go To or Route To Creating a Waypoint
18. a troubleshooting tool A product support representative may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about the network 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 Select Settings gt System gt System Information gt Garmin Devices gt Save to Card 3 If necessary select the memory card to save system information to 4 Remove the memory card Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Digital Switching Your chartplotter can be used to monitor or control circuits when a compatible system is connected For example you can control the interior lights and navigation lights on the vessel You can also monitor live well circuits To access the digital switching controls select Info gt Circuit Control For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital switching system contact your Garmin dealer Rotating the GRID Joystick For certain installation situations you can rotate the orientation of the GRID joystick 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Marine Network 2 Select the GRID device Cleaning the Screen NOTICE Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti reflective coating The device is coated with a special anti reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils waxes and abrasive cleaners 1
19. and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a location 2 If necessary select Select 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select an option e To navigate directly to the location select Go To To create a route to the location including turns select Route To e To use Auto Guidance select Auto Guidance 5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line NOTE When using Auto Guidance a gray segment within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line This is due to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe obstacle height 6 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles Premium Charts The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path NOTE Not all models support all charts Optional premium charts such as BlueChart g2 Vision allow you to get the most out of your chartplotter In additio
20. below your boat The screen updates with each sweep of the transducer To see all five Panoptix sonar views you need one transducer to show the down views and a second transducer to show the forward views To access the Panoptix sonar views select Sonar and select a view LiveVii Down Sonar View This sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is below the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Distance from the side of the boat 88 9 8 8 8 Panoptix down view history in a scrolling sonar view SideV DownV Scanning Technology Instead of a more common conical beam the SideV DownV transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and ground to the sides of your boat Split Zoom Sonar View The split zoom sonar view shows a full view graph of sonar readings and a magnified portion of that graph on the same screen Split Frequency Sonar View In the split frequency sonar view one side of the screen shows a full view graph of high frequency sonar data and the other side of the screen shows a full view graph of lower frequency sonar data NOTE The split frequency sonar view requires the use of a dual frequency transducer Panoptix Sonar Views NOTE Not all models support Panoptix transducers Boat Range Trails Drop shot jig Bottom 0000 G O LiveVii Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a two dimensional view of what is in front of the boat
21. charts 3 media player 30 alphabetical search 30 Android device 30 device name 31 FUSION Link 30 iPod 30 MTP 30 muting 30 preset 30 34 radio 30 31 repeating 30 shuffling 30 SiriusXM Satellite Radio 31 source 30 tuner region 30 tuning mode 30 VHF 30 Windows phone 30 zones 30 memory card 40 detailed maps 40 MOB device 6 music player 30 31 See media player N navaids 4 navigation alarms 38 navigation chart 3 5 8 34 aerial photos 7 marine service points 8 MARPA 7 radar overlay 22 23 setup 7 vessel trails 7 27 networking See Marine Network NMEA 0183 26 37 NMEA 2000 26 37 6 off course alarm 38 offset front of boat 24 other vessels AIS 7 Index 43 trails 7 P Perspective 3D 34 photos aerial 5 position tracking 27 position report 27 power key 36 powerboat 2 12 39 preferred data source 25 premium charts 4 5 7 aerial photos 5 Fish Eye 3D 7 tide and current indicators 4 product registration 40 product support 1 contact information 1 R radar 20 21 23 AIS 22 bird mode 23 clutter 24 color scheme 24 custom park position 23 echo trails 24 field of view 24 front of boat offset 24 gain 23 MARPA 6 optimizing display 23 overlay screen 22 23 range 21 range rings 24 sentry mode 21 source 25 timed transmit 21 tracks Fish Eye 3D 6 transmitting 21 waypoints 6 21 24 zoom scale 21 radar overlay 22 radio SiriusXM 31 range rings 7 registering the device 40 remote control
22. connect the chartplotter to a Wi Fi router 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Wireless Devices gt Helm App 2 Select an option 3 Use the application to view or control the chartplotter Chartplotter Data Management Copying Waypoints Routes and Tracks from HomePort to a Chartplotter Before you can copy data to the chartplotter you must have the latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card For more information see the HomePort help file Communication with Wireless Devices 39 Selecting a File Type for Third Party Waypoints and Routes You can import and export waypoints and routes from third party devices 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt File Type 2 Select GPX To transfer data with Garmin devices again select the ADM file type Copying Data from a Memory Card 1 Insert amemory card into a card slot 2 Select Info gt User Data gt Data Transfer 3 If necessary select the memory card to copy data to 4 Select an option e To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data select Merge from Card To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and overwrite existing user data select Replace from Card 5 Select the file name Copying Waypoints Routes and Tracks to a Memory
23. depth datum the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line NOTE The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3 feet If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route calculations Safe Height Sets the minimum height chart height datum of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under Shoreline Distance Sets how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating The available values for this setting are relative not absolute To ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway Adjusting the Distance from Shore Adjusting the Distance from Shore The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative not absolute To ensure the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway 1 Dock your vessel or drop the anchor 2 Sele
24. each service was updated From a weather chart select Menu gt Weather Subscription Viewing Video Before you can view video you must connect to a compatible source Compatible devices include video devices connected to the ports on the chartplotter as well as supported network IP based video cameras encoders and thermal cameras Select A V Gauges Controls gt Video Selecting a Video Source 1 From the video screen select Menu gt Source 2 Select the source of the video feed Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources If you have two or more video sources you can alternate between them using a specific time interval 1 From the video screen select Menu gt Source gt Alternate 2 Select Time and select the amount of time each video appears 3 Select Source and select the video sources to add to the alternating sequence Networked Video Devices A Garmin Power over Ethernet PoE Isolation Coupler P N 010 10580 10 must be used when connecting a PoE device such as a FLIR camera to a Garmin Marine Network Connecting a PoE device directly to a Garmin Marine Network chartplotter damages the Garmin chartplotter and may damage the PoE device Before you can view and control video devices such as IP cameras encoders and thermal cameras using your chartplotter you must have a compatible video device connected to your chartplotter and you must have a marine network cable Power over Ethernet PoE
25. from your present location to the destination The corrected course is dynamic and it moves with your boat when you are off course 5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line 6 Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles 7 If you are off course follow the purple line corrected course to go to your destination or steer back to the magenta line direct course Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them you must create and save at least one route 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths 2 Select a route 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route offset from it by a specific distance 5 Indicate how to navigate the route To navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was created to the left of the original route select Forward Port To navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was created to the right of the original route select Forward Starboard To navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created to the left of the original route select Backward Port To navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created to the right of the original route select Backward Starboard 6 If necessary s
26. red arrows The direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a wave is moving Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another Time Period 1 Select Charts gt Sea Conditions 2 Select an option e To view forecasted sea conditions for the next 36 hours in 12 hour increments select Next Forecast multiple times e To view the forecasted sea conditions for the previous 36 hours in 12 hour increments select Previous Forecast multiple times Viewing Fishing Information The weather Fishing chart shows present water temperature present surface pressure conditions and fishing forecasts Select Charts gt Fishing Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data Surface pressure information appears as pressure isobars and pressure centers Isobars connect points of equal pressure Pressure readings can help to determine weather and wind conditions High pressure areas are generally associated with fair weather Low pressure areas are generally associated with clouds and the chance of precipitation Isobars packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient Strong pressure gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds Pressure units are shown in millibars mb inches of Mercury inHg or hectopascals hPa Colored shading indicates the surface temperature of the water as shown in the legend in the corner of the display Forecasting Fish Locations You can show areas that contain optimal
27. signal alarm appears Select Review gt Go To to begin navigation to the transmission AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols Symbol Description AIS distress signal device transmission Select to see more information about the transmission and begin navigation X Transmission lost amp Transmission test Appears when a vessel initiates a test of their distress signal device and does not represent a true emergency amp Transmission test lost Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded areas such as marinas you can select to receive or ignore AIS test messages To test an AIS emergency device you must enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts 1 Select Settings gt Alarms gt AIS 2 Select an option To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon EPRIB test signals select AIS EPIRB Test To receive or ignore Man Overboard MOB test signals select AIS MOB Test To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder SART test signals select AIS SART Test Turning Off AIS Reception AIS signal reception is turned on by default Select Settings gt Other Vessels gt AIS gt Off All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is disabled This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and tracking and the display of information about AIS vess
28. solid red dot with a dashed red line attached to it indicates the location and the projected course over ground or the GPS heading of the target Ifthe safe zone collision alarm has been set to Off the target flashes but the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does not appear Target has been lost A solid green ring with an X through it indicates that the radar could not lock onto the target 4 Closest point of approach and time to closest point of approach to a dangerous target Assigning aMARPA Tag to an Object Before you can use MARPA you must have a heading sensor connected and an active GPS signal The heading sensor must provide the NMEA 2000 parameter group number PGN 127250 or the NMEA 0183 HDM or HDG output sentence 1 From the Harbor Offshore or Cruising Radar screen select an object or location 2 Select Acquire Target gt MARPA Target Viewing Information about a MARPA tagged Object You can view the range bearing speed and other information about a MARPA tagged object 1 From a radar screen select a targeted object 2 Select MARPA Target Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object 1 From the Radar screen select a MARPA target 2 Select MARPA Target gt Remove Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay you can view and customize the appearance of a list of AIS and MARPA threats 1 From a Radar screen select Menu g
29. that help you to visualize distances on the radar screen Nav Lines Shows the navigation lines that indicate the course you have set using Route To Guide To or Go To Waypoints Shows waypoints on the radar screen Front of Boat Offset The front of boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis Measuring the Potential Front of Boat Offset The front of boat offset compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis 1 Using a magnetic compass take an optical bearing of a stationary target located within viewable range 2 Measure the target bearing on the radar 3 If the bearing deviation is more than 1 set the front of boat offset Setting the Front of Boat Offset Before you can set the front of boat offset you must measure the potential front of boat offset The front of boat offset setting configured for use in one radar mode is applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Front of Boat 2 Select Up or Down to adjust the offset 24 Radar Selecting a Different Radar Source 1 Select an option e From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Source Select Settings gt Communications gt Preferred Sources
30. the video using a standard aspect ratio select Aspect gt Standard e To adjust the brightness select Brightness and select Up Down or Auto e To adjust the color saturation select Saturation and select Up Down or Auto e To adjust the contrast select Contrast and select Up Down or Auto e To allow the chartplotter to automatically select the source format select Standard gt Auto Configuring the PC Display Before you can configure the PC display mode you must set the video source to analog or digital PC 1 When in PC display mode select anywhere on the screen Viewing Video 35 2 Select an option To adjust the screen brightness select the brightness arrows e To adjust the screen contrast select the contrast arrows Exiting PC Display Mode 1 When in PC display mode select anywhere on the screen 2 Select the display mode icon in the upper left corner The video source changes to Video 1 Device Configuration Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the power is applied Otherwise you must turn on the chartplotter by pressing Select Settings gt System gt Auto Power Up NOTE When Auto Power Up is On and the chartplotter is turned off using and power is removed and reapplied within less than two minutes you may need to press to restart the chartplotter System Settings Select Settings gt System Simulator Tu
31. time elapsed scale allows you to view more detail over a shorter period of time e To set the graph scale select Scale Increasing the scale allows you to view more variation in readings Decreasing the scale allows you to view more detail in the variation Tide Current and Celestial Information Tide Station Information You can view information about a tide station for a specific date and time including the tide height and when the next high and low tides will occur By default the chartplotter shows tide information for the most recently viewed tide station and for the present date and time Select Info gt Tides amp Currents gt Tides Current Station Information NOTE Current station information is available with certain detailed maps You can view information about a current station for a specific date and time including the current speed and level of the current By default the chartplotter shows current information for the most recently viewed current station and for the present date and time Select Info gt Tides amp Currents gt Currents Celestial Information You can view information about sunrise sunset moonrise moonset moon phase and the approximate sky view location of the sun and moon The center of the screen represents the sky overhead and the outermost rings represent the horizon By default the chartplotter shows celestial information for the present date and time Select Info gt Ti
32. weather conditions for specific species of fish NOTE This feature is not available on all devices and in all subscriptions 1 From the weather Fishing chart select Menu gt Fish Species 2 Select a species of fish 3 Select On 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to show areas with optimal weather conditions for additional species of fish Shaded areas indicate optimal fishing areas If you have selected more than one species of fish you can select a shaded area to view the fish species that are included in the shaded area Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range You can change the color range dynamically to view higher resolution sea surface temperature readings 1 From the weather fishing chart select Menu gt Sea Temperature 2 Select an option To allow the chartplotter to adjust the temperature range automatically select Auto Configure The chartplotter automatically finds the lower and upper limits for the current screen and updates the temperature color scale To enter the lower and upper limits for the temperature range select Lower Limit or Upper Limit and enter the lower or upper limit Visibility Information Visibility is the forecast maximum horizontal distance that can be seen at the surface as shown in the legend on the left of the screen Variations in the visibility shading show the forecast change in surface visibility NOTE This feature is not available on all devices and in all subscriptions
33. with premium charts in some areas You can show static or animated tide and current station indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart 1 From the Navigation or Fishing chart select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Tides amp Currents 2 Select an option e To show current station indicators and tide station indicators on the chart select On e To show animated tide station indicators and animated current direction indicators on the chart select Animated Charts and 3D Chart Views Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas You can overlay high resolution satellite images on the land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart NOTE When enabled high resolution satellite images are present only at lower zoom levels If you cannot see high resolution images in your optional chart region you can select to zoom in You also can set the detail level higher by changing the map zoom detail 1 From the Navigation chart select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Satellite Photos 2 Select an option e Select Land Only to show standard chart information on the water with photos overlaying the land Select Photo Map to show photos on both the water and the land at a specified opacity Use the slider bar to adjust the photo opacity The higher you set the percentage the more the satellite photos cover both land and water Viewing A
34. you are off course follow the purple line corrected course to go to your destination or steer back to the magenta line direct course Routes Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location You can create and immediately navigate a route on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart This procedure does not save the route or the waypoint data NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a destination Select Navigate To gt Route To Select the location of the last turn before the destination Select Add Turn If necessary repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns working backward from the destination to the present location of your vessel The last turn you add should be the first turn you make starting from your present location It should be the turn closest to your vessel If necessary select Menu Select Navigate Route Review the course indicated by the magenta line Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles ak WN CON O Creating and Saving a Route This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it The starting point can be your present location or another location 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths gt New gt Use Chart 2 Select the starting location of the route 3 Select Add Turn 4 Select the location of
35. 2 Select Presets or Auto 3 Select a setting that reflects the present sea conditions When using a compatible radar model the chartplotter adjusts the sea clutter based on the sea conditions automatically Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Manually You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions The sea clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant clutter and targets A higher sea clutter setting reduces the appearance of clutter caused by nearby waves but it can also reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the sea clutter setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay 1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Noise Rejection gt Sea Clutter 2 Select Up or Down to adjust the appearance of sea clutter until other targets are clearly visible on the radar screen Clutter caused by sea conditions may still be visible Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen You can adjust the appearance of clutter caused by rain Reducing the radar range also can minimize rain clutter Zooming In and Out of the Radar Screen The rain clutter setting affects the appearance of nearby rain clutter and targets more than it affects the appearance of distant rain clutter and targets A higher rain clutter set
36. 39 disconnecting 39 resetting settings 31 station layouts 2 Route To 8 routes copying 39 40 creating 9 deleting 10 editing 10 navigating 10 navigating parallel to 10 synchronizing 12 viewing list of 10 waypoints 40 S safe depth 36 safe height 36 safe zone collision alarm 6 39 sailboat 2 12 39 sailing 7 13 race timer 13 starting line 13 sailing gauges 28 sailingstarting line 13 SART 6 satellite imagery 5 satellite signals acquiring 1 screen brightness 2 screenshots 40 capturing 40 sentry mode 21 guard zone 21 timed transmit 21 settings 36 38 radar display 24 system information 36 Shadow Drive enabling 25 shoreline distance 11 37 SideV 15 SiriusXM 31 Satellite Radio 31 SiriusXM Satellite Radio 31 software updates 1 updating 1 software license agreement 42 sonar 14 16 19 a scope 18 19 alarms 19 appearance 19 bottom lock 17 color gain 17 color rejection 19 cone 7 depth 17 depth scale 17 DownV 14 frequencies 17 18 gain 16 interference 19 measuring distances 16 noise 16 17 Panoptix 15 16 18 19 recording 20 scroll speed 18 sharing 16 SideV 15 source 16 surface noise 19 suspended targets 19 views 14 16 waypoint 16 whiteline 19 zoom 17 SOS 8 27 stations 1 changing the station 36 customizing the home screen of 2 ordering the displays 36 restoring the layout 2 36 suspended targets 7 symbols 5 synchronizing user data 12 system informa
37. A GARMIN GPSMAP 7400 7600 Series GARMIN Owner s Manual February 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01841 00_0B Table of Contents Introduction Front View el Accessing O s Manuals on the Chartplotter 1 Downloading the Manuals Getting More Informatior Software Updat Selecting the GPS Source Customizing the intake Home Screen ne Customizing t the Layout of of a SmartMode or r Com Page er the St ation ae Setting the Vessel Type Adjusting the Backlit Ber il the olor Bar en AAAAKHARAAWHWWWWWWWN NNNNNNN Head oo and Projected Course of A vated AIS Targets le Ans and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart and 3D Chart View Settings TEEN Tr m Siae Chart NODDDDO VI 7 7 8 PE Marking an SOS Location Routes i Creating and Nav gating a a Route From Your Pre Location Creating a Viewing a Li S Editing a Saved Route i IR ana Nav treating and Saving an Aut ies ing a apes un pus S aving the Active ee een 12 on a List of Saron Track 2 Di eting Al Saved Waypoints Routes and Sailing Features Setting the Vessel Type Sail Racing EPEE E A A AE ENE E EEE Starting Line G idance 213 ngi the on Line 12 Tack and Gybe Sonar Sonar Views Panoptix Sonor VRR esnaera Ae Table of Contents ii Table of Contents Viewin
38. E Not all models support sonar recording 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Sonar Recording gt Record Sonar 15 minutes of sonar recording uses approximately 200 MB of space of the inserted memory card You can record sonar until the card reaches capacity Stopping the Sonar Recording Before you can stop recording sonar you must begin recording it Recording the Sonar Display From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Sonar Recording gt Stop Recording Deleting a Sonar Recording 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot 2 From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Sonar Recordings gt View Recordings 3 Select a recording 4 Select Delete Playing Sonar Recordings Before you can play back the sonar recordings you must download and install the HomePort application and record sonar data onto a memory card 1 Remove the memory card from the device 2 Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a computer Open the HomePort application Select a sonar recording from your device list Right click the sonar recording in the lower pane Select Playback ou bk w Radar AR WARNING 000 The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals Before beginning radar transmission verify that the area around the radar is clear The radar transmits a beam approximately 12 a
39. Imagery on the Navigation Chart Water Overlay Enables relief shading which shows the gradient of the bottom with shading or sonar imagery which helps identify the density of the bottom This feature is available only with some premium maps Tides amp Currents Shows current station indicators and tide station indicators on the chart Showing Tides and Current Indicators and enables the tides and current slider which sets the time for which tides and currents are reported on the map Roses Shows a compass rose around your boat indicating compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat A true wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor When in sailing mode true and apparent wind are shown on the wind rose Lake Level Sets the present water level of the lake This feature is available only with some premium maps Inset Map Shows a small map centered on your present location Weather Sets which weather items are shown on the chart when the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather receiver with an active subscription Requires a compatible connected antenna and an active subscription Chart Appearance See Chart Appearance Settings Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart Views From a chart or a 3D chart view select Menu gt Waypoints and Tracks Tracks Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view Wayp
40. Navigation chart the Fishing chart and the Perspective 3D chart view The Navigation chart and the Fishing chart can show weather radar height of cloud tops lightning weather buoys county warnings and hurricane warnings The Perspective 3D chart view can show weather radar Weather overlay settings configured for use on one chart are not applied to another chart The weather overlay settings for each chart must be configured separately NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas Turning On the Weather Overlay on a Chart From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Weather gt Weather gt On Weather Overlay Settings on the Navigation Chart From the Navigation chart select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Weather Weather Turns on and off the weather overlay Precipitation Shows precipitation data Cloud Cover Shows cloud cover data Visibility Shows visibility data Buoys Shows weather buoys Legend Shows the weather legend Weather Overlay Settings on the Fishing Chart From the Fishing chart select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Weather Precipitation Shows precipitation radar Sea Temperature Shows sea temperature data Buoys Shows weather buoys Legend Shows the weather legend Viewing Weather Subscription Information You can view information about the weather services you have subscribed to and how many minutes have passed since the data for
41. Step Steering Increment 1 From the Autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Steering Mode gt Step Turn Size 2 Select an increment Setting the Power Saver You can adjust the level of rudder activity 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Power Saver 2 Select a percentage Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity at the expense of heading performance The higher the percentage the more the course deviates before the autopilot corrects it TIP In choppy conditions at low speeds increasing the Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity Enabling Shadow Drive NOTE The Shadow Drive feature is available only on hydraulic steering systems From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Shadow Drive gt Enabled Engaging the Autopilot When you engage the autopilot the autopilot takes control of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading From any screen select Engage Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilot screen Adjusting the Heading with the Helm NOTE You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before you can adjust the heading using the helm Enabling Shadow Drive With the autopilot engaged manually steer the boat The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode When you release the helm and manually maintain a specific heading for a few seconds the autopilot resumes a heading hold at the new heading A
42. Wireless Network The chartplotters can create a Wi Fi network to which you can connect wireless devices The first time you access the wireless network settings you are prompted to set up the network 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Wi Fi Network gt Wi Fi gt On gt OK 2 If necessary enter a name for this wireless network 3 Enter a password You will need this password to access the wireless network from a wireless device The password is case sensitive Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter wireless network you must configure the chartplotter wireless network Setting Up the Wi Fi Wireless Network You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to share data 1 From the wireless device turn on the Wi Fi technology and search for wireless networks 2 Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network Setting Up the Wi Fi Wireless Network 3 Enter the network password Changing the Wireless Channel You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding or connecting to a device or if you experience interference 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Wi Fi Network gt Advanced gt Channel 2 Enter anew channel You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices connected to this network Changing the Wi Fi Host You can change which chartplotter is serving as the Wi Fi hos
43. You can add a vessel to your DSC list You can make calls to a DSC contact from the chartplotter 1 Select Info gt DSC List gt Add Contact 2 Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI of the vessel 3 Enter the name of the vessel Incoming Distress Calls If your compatible chartplotter and VHF radio are connected using NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 your chartplotter alerts you when your VHF radio receives a DSC distress call If position information was sent with the distress call that information is also available and recorded with the call IN designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the position of the vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call Navigating to a Vessel in Distress IN designates a distress call in the DSC list and marks the position of a vessel on the Navigation chart at the time of the DSC distress call 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review gt Navigate To 4 Select Go To or Route To 26 Digital Selective Calling Man Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible VHF radio with NMEA 2000 and you initiate a man overboard DSC distress call from the radio the chartplotter shows the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man overboard point If you have a compatible autopilot system connected to the network the chartplotter prompts you to start
44. a Player NOTE The media player feature is not compatible with all chartplotter models If you have a FUSION Link capable stereo connected to the NMEA 2000 network you can control the stereo using the chartplotter The chartplotter should automatically detect the media player when it is first connected You can play media from sources connected to the media player and sources connected to the NMEA 2000 network Your chartplotter and iPod can be connected using a FUSION Link capable stereo Opening the Media Player Before you can open the media player you must connect a compatible device to the chartplotter Select A V Gauges Controls gt Media Icons NOTE Not all devices have these icons Icon Description Saves or deletes a channel as a preset O 6k mal 3G Selecting the Media Source When you have multiple media devices connected on a network such as the NMEA 2000 network you can select the media source you want to control from your chartplotter NOTE You can play media only from sources that are connected to the device NOTE Not all features are available on all media sources 1 From the media screen select Source NOTE The source menu appears only for devices that support multiple media sources 2 Select a source Repeats all songs Repeats one song Searches for stations or skips songs Shuffles Playing Music Browsing for Music 1 From the media screen
45. acles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 8 Select an option e If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select Menu gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 e f the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Farthest e Ifthe turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Nearest 9 If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine A whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 10 Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more using a different destination each time until you are familiar with the functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting Communications Settings NMEA 0183 Settings Select Settings g
46. aditional and DownVu data but not SideVU data When sharing sonar data the values of some sonar settings such as Range and Gain are synchronized across the devices on the network The values of other sonar settings such as the Appearance settings are not synchronized and should be configured on each individual device In addition the scroll rates of the various traditional and DownV sonar views are synchronized to make the split views more cohesive NOTE Using multiple transducers simultaneously can create cross talk which can be removed by adjusting the Interference sonar setting Selecting a Sonar Source This feature may not be available with all models When you are using more than one sonar data source for a particular sonar view you can select the source to use for that sonar view For example if you have two sources for DownV you can select the source to use from the DownVU sonar view 1 Open the sonar view for which you will change the source 2 Select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Source 3 Select the source for this sonar view Renaming a Sonar Source You can rename a sonar source to easily identify that source For example you use Bow as the name of the transducer on the bow of your boat The source is renamed for the present view only For example to rename the DownVU sonar source you must open the DownV sonar view 1 From the sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Source gt Rename Sources
47. again NMEA 0183 Information Transmit GPAPB APB Heading or track controller autopilot sentence B GPBOD BOD Bearing origin to destination GPBWC BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint GPGGA GGA Global positioning system fix data GPGLL GLL Geographic position latitude and longitude GPGSA GSA GNSS DOP and active satellites GPGSV GSV GNSS satellites in view GPRMB RMB Recommended minimum navigation information GPRMC RMC Recommended minimum specific GNSS data GPRTE RTE Routes GPVTG VTG Course over ground and ground speed GPWPL WPL Waypoint location GPXTE I XTE Cross track error PGRME E Estimated error PGRMM M Map datum PGRMZ Z Altitude SDDBT DBT Depth below transducer SDDPT DPT Depth SDMTW MTW Water temperature SDVHW VHW Water speed and heading Receive DPT Depth DBT Depth below transducer MTW Water temperature VHW Water speed and heading WPL Waypoint location DSC Digital selective calling information DSE Expanded digital selective calling HDG Heading deviation and variation HDM Heading magnetic MWD Wind direction and speed MDA Meteorological composite MWV Wind speed and angle VDM AIS VHF data link message NMEA 2000 PGN Information Type PGN Description Transmit and 059392 ISO acknowledgment receive 059904 ISO request 060928 ISO add
48. ailable on your pre loaded maps and from supplemental maps if available The data includes buoys lights cables depth soundings marinas and tide stations in an overhead view 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 Mariner s Eye 3D Shows a detailed three dimensional 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 when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages NOTE Mariner s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts in some areas Fish Eye 3D Provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to the chart information When a sonar transducer is connected suspended targets such as fish are indicated by red green and yellow spheres Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest Fishing Chart Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours and depth soundings on the chart This chart removes navigational data from the chart provides detailed bathymetric data and enhances bottom contours for depth recognition Thi
49. and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Boat Range Fish Trails Bottom RealV 3D Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a three dimensional view of what is in front of the transducer This view can be used when you are stationary and you need to see the bottom and the fish approaching the boat Sonar 15 Color legend Boat Ping indicator Fish Bottom 6 GO O Range RealV 3D Down Sonar View This sonar view shows a three dimensional view of what is below the transducer and can be used when you are stationary and want to see what is around your boat RealV 3D Historical Sonar View This sonar view provides a three dimensional view of what is behind your boat as you are moving and shows the entire water column in 3D from the bottom to the top of the water This view is used for finding fish Color legend Boat Range Bottom Structure 6 GO O Fish Changing the Sonar View 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with sonar select the window to change 2 Select Menu gt Change Sonar 3 Select a sonar view Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen 1 From a sonar view select a location 2 Select New Wpt 3 If necessary edit the waypoint information Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen You can measure the distance between two poi
50. area On the chart the course through those areas appears as a gray line When your boat enters one of those areas a warning message appears NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line 36 Device Configuration Safe Depth Sets the minimum depth chart depth datum the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line NOTE The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3 feet If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route calculations Safe Height Sets the minimum height chart height datum of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under Shoreline Distance Sets how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating The available values for this setting are relative not absolute To ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway Adjusting the Distance from Shore Adjusting the Distance from Shore The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this set
51. at the Position of a Tracked Vessel 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review gt Create Waypoint Editing Information in a Position Report 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review gt Edit To enter the name of the vessel select Name To select a new symbol select Symbol if available To enter a comment select Comment e To show a trail line for the vessel if your radio is tracking the position of the vessel select Trail e To select a color for the trail line select Trail Line Deleting a Position Report Call 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Selecta position report call 3 Select Review gt Clear Report Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart You can view trails for all tracked vessels on some chart views By default a black line indicates the path of the vessel a black dot indicates each previously reported position of a tracked vessel and a blue flag indicates the last reported position of the vessel 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Other Vessels gt DSC gt DSC Trails 2 Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the chart For example if you select 4 Hours all trail points that are less than four hours old appear for all tracked vessels Individual Routine Calls When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio you can use the chartplotter interface to set up an indiv
52. atest software onto a memory card 1 Turn on the chartplotter 2 After the home screen appears insert the memory card into the card slot NOTE In order for the software update instructions to appear the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted Follow the on screen instructions 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes The device returns to normal operation after the software update process is complete 5 Remove the memory card NOTE If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully the software update is not complete GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the chartplotter the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals i appears at the top of the Home screen When the chartplotter loses satellite signals sill disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on the chart For more information about GPS go to www garmin com aboutGPS Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for GPS data if you have more than one GPS source 1 Select Settings gt System gt GPS gt Source 2 Select the source for GPS data o Customizing the Chartplotter Home Screen The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the features in the chartplotter The features are dependant on the accessories you have connected to the chartplotter You may not have all of
53. bove and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the radar When the radar is transmitting do not look directly at the antenna at close range eyes are the most sensitive part of the body to electromagnetic energy NOTE Not all models support radar When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar such as a GMR 1226 xHD2 or a GMR 24 HD you can view more information about your surroundings The GMR transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy as it rotates to a 360 pattern When the transmitted energy contacts a target some of that energy is reflected back to the radar Radar Display Modes NOTE Not all modes are available with all radar devices and all chartplotters Select Radar Cruising Mode Shows a full screen image of the gathered radar information Harbor Mode Intended for use in inland waters this mode works best with short range signals 2 nm or less Offshore Mode Intended for use in open waters this mode works best with long range signals Sentry Mode Allows you to put the radar into timed transmit mode in which you can configure a radar transmit and standby cycle to conserve power You can also enable a guard zone in this mode which identifies a safe zone around your boat If you switch from Sentry mode to another mode the radar switches to full time transmission and disables all guard zones Radar Overlay Mode Shows a full screen image of the
54. can access music on your Media Transfer Protocol MTP device such as an Android device You can also charge your phone or media player while it is connected and playing music 1 Connect your MTP source through USB such as the stereo the external USB plug or an external dock 2 From the media screen select Source gt MTP Adjusting the Volume Enabling and Disabling Zones If you have wired your vessel s speakers into zones you can disable unused zones 1 From the media screen select Menu gt Audio Levels gt Enable Disable Zones 2 Selecta zone Muting the Media Volume 1 From the media screen select N 2 Ifnecessary select Select Scanning VHF Channels Before you can scan VHF channels you must set the source to VHF You can monitor VHF channels saved as presets for activity and automatically switch to an active channel From the VHF media screen select Scan Adjusting the VHF Squelch NOTE Your media player must support VHF radio to use this feature 1 From the VHF source page select Menu gt Squelch 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the VHF squelch 30 Media Player SiriusXM Satellite Radio When you have a FUSION Link capable stereo and SiriusXM Connect Tuner installed and connected to the chartplotter you may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio depending on your subscription Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID Before you can activate your SiriusXM subscription you must have the
55. cation The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper left corner TIP To reset the pin and measure from the current location of the cursor select Set Reference Chart Symbols This table contains some of the common symbols you might see on the detailed charts Icon Description Buoy Information Marine services Tide station Current station Overhead photo available Perspective photo available yieee os Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines intertidal zones spot soundings as depicted on the original paper chart navigational aids and symbols obstructions and cable areas Showing a Different Chart 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with a chart select Menu gt Chart Menu gt Change Chart 2 Selecta chart or 3D chart view Creating a Waypoint on the Chart 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view select a location or object A list of options appears along the right side of the chart The options that appear vary based on the location or object you selected 2 Select Create Waypoint Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart You can view information about a location or an object on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a location or object A list of options appears along the
56. cified low voltage GPS Accuracy Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user defined value Setting the Fuel Alarm Before you can set a fuel level alarm a compatible fuel flow sensor must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify 1 Select Settings gt Alarms gt Fuel gt Fuel Level Alarm gt On 2 Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm Setting Weather Alarms Before you can set weather alarms you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to a weather device such as a GXM device and have a valid weather subscription 1 Select Settings gt Alarms gt Weather 2 Turn on alarms for specific weather events My Vessel Settings NOTE Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware Select Settings gt My Vessel Keel Offset Offsets the surface reading for the depth of a keel making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location Setting the Keel Offset Temperature Offset Compensates for the water temperature reading from a NMEA 0183 water temperature sensor or a temperature capable transducer Setting the Water Temperature Offset Calibrate Water Speed Calibrates the speed sensing transducer or sensor Calibrating a Water Speed Device Fuel Capacity Sets the combined fuel capacity
57. ct Engage Port or Engage Starboard Autopilot 25 Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern You can use the zigzag pattern to steer the boat from port to starboard and back over a specified time and angle across your present heading 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Zigzag 2 Ifnecessary select Amplitude and select a degree 3 If necessary select Period and select a length of time 4 Select Engage Zigzag Following the Williamson Turn Pattern You can use the Williamson turn pattern to steer the boat around with the intent of running alongside the location where the Williamson turn pattern was initiated The Williamson turn pattern can be used in man overboard situations 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Williamson Turn 2 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Following an Orbit Pattern You can use the orbit pattern to steer the boat in a continuous circle around the active waypoint The size of the circle is defined by your distance from the active waypoint when you begin the orbit pattern 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Orbit 2 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern You can use the cloverleaf pattern to steer the boat to repeatedly pass over an active waypoint When you begin the cloverleaf pattern the autopilot drives the boat toward the active
58. ct Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Normal 3 Select a destination that you have navigated to previously Select Navigate To gt Auto Guidance 5 Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel 6 Select an option e Ifthe placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select Menu gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 e Ifthe Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Far e lf the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Near 7 If you selected Near or Far in step 6 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in open water even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to Near or Nearest As a result the chartplotter may not reposition the Auto Guidance line unless the destination selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway 8 Select an option Ifthe placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select Menu gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation
59. cted Sonar Views The sonar views available vary depending on the type of transducer and optional sounder module connected to the chartplotter For example you can view the Split Frequency view only if you have a dual frequency transducer connected There are four basic styles of sonar views available a full screen view a split screen view that combines two or more views a split zoom view and a split frequency view that displays two different frequencies You can customize the settings for each view in the screen For example if you are viewing the split frequency view you can adjust the gain for each of the frequencies separately If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your needs you can create a custom screen Adding a Custom Combination Screen Traditional Sonar View There are several full screen views available depending on the equipment connected The full screen Traditional sonar view show a large image of the sonar readings from a transducer The range scale along the right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the left D Depth information Suspended targets or fish Bottom of the body of water DownV Sonar View NOTE Not all models support DownV sonar technology and transducers NOTE To receive DownV scanning sonar you need a compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible transducer DownV
60. dance Path 1 Select a destination Destinations 2 Select Navigate To gt Auto Guidance 3 Review the path indicated by the magenta line 4 Select Start Navigation 5 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles NOTE When using Auto Guidance a gray segment within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line This is due to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe obstacle height Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths gt New gt Auto Guidance 2 Selecta starting point and select Next Select a destination and select Next 4 Select an option e To view a hazard and adjust the hazard path select Hazard Review e To adjust the path select Adjust Path and follow the on screen instructions To delete the path select Cancel Auto Guidance To save the path select Done o 10 Navigation with a Chartplotter Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths 2 Select a path and select Review gt Edit gt Adjust Path TIP When navigating an Auto Guidance path select the path on the navigation chart and select Adjust Path Select a location on the path Drag the point to a new location If necessary select a point and select Remove Select Done o
61. des amp Currents gt Celestial Viewing Tide Station Current Station or Celestial Information for a Different Date 1 Select Info gt Tides amp Currents 2 Select Tides Currents or Celestial 3 Select an option To view information for a different date select Change Date gt Manual and enter a date To view information for today select Change Date gt Current e If available to view information for the day after the date shown select Next Day e If available to view information for the day before the date shown select Previous Day Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station 1 Select Info gt Tides amp Currents 2 Select Tides or Currents 3 Select Nearby Stations 4 Selecta station Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select a location 2 Select Information 3 Select Tides Currents or Celestial Warning Manager Viewing Messages 1 Select Info gt Warning Manager 2 Select a message 3 Select Review Sorting and Filtering Messages 1 Select Info gt Warning Manager gt Sort Filter 2 Select an option to sort or filter the message list Saving Messages to a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot Tide Current and Celestial Information 29 2 Select Info gt Warning Manager gt Save to Card Clearing all of the Messages Select Info gt Warning Manager gt Clear Warning Manager Medi
62. des from the shoreline to the specified depth Depth Range Shading Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade between Symbols Shows and configures the appearance of various symbols on the chart such as the vessel icon navaid symbols land POls and light sectors Inset Map Shows a map zoomed in on the vessel s location in the corner of the main map Style Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain Hazard Colors Shows shallow water and land with a color scale Blue indicates deep water yellow is shallow water and red is very shallow water Safe Depth Sets the appearance of a safe depth for the Mariner s Eye 3D chart view NOTE This setting affects only the appearance of hazard colors for the Mariner s Eye 3D chart view It does not affect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water alarm setting Range Rings Shows and configures the appearance of range rings which help you to visualize distances in some chart views Lane Width Specifies the width of the navigation lane which is the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the course to your destination Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views NOTE These options require connected accessories such as an AIS receiver or VHF radio From a chart or a 3D chart view select Menu gt Other Vessels List Shows a list of AIS and MARPA vessels DSC Shows the DSC list and sets the DSC trails on the chart Collision A
63. djusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode Before you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom of the autopilot screen you must engage the autopilot Engaging the Autopilot e Select lt 1 or 1 gt to initiate a single 1 turn e Select lt lt 10 or 10 gt gt to initiate a single 10 turn e Hold lt 1 or 1 gt to initiate a rate controlled turn The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key e Hold lt lt 10 or 10 gt gt to initiate a sequence of 10 turns Steering Patterns You are responsible for the safe operation of your boat Do not begin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear of obstacles The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U turns and Williamson turns Following the U Turn Pattern You can use the u turn pattern to turn the boat around 180 and maintain the new heading 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt U Turn gt Engage 2 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern You can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuous circle in a specified direction and at a specified time interval 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Pattern Steering gt Circles 2 If necessary select Time and select a time for the autopilot to steer one complete circle 3 Sele
64. does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Mariner s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts in some areas NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas To navigate you must choose a destination set a course or create a route and follow the course or route You can follow the course or the route on the Navigation chart Fishing chart Perspective 3D chart view or Mariner s Eye 3D chart view You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of three methods Go To Route To or Auto Guidance Go To Takes you directly to the destination This is the standard option for navigating to a destination The chartplotter creates a straight line course or navigation line to the destination The path may run over land and other obstacles Route To Creates a route from your location to a destination allowing you to add turns along the way This option provides a straight line course to the destination but allows you to add turns into the route to avoid land and o
65. e 3 Select Target Time and select the target time to cross the starting line 4 Select Back 5 Start the racing timer Starting the Race Timer Starting the Race Timer The race timer is added to the Sail Racing combination screen by default 1 From the Sail Racing combination screen select Start NOTE You can also access this from the Sailing SmartMode screen and the navigation chart 2 When necessary select Sync to synchronize with the official race timer Stopping the Race Timer From the Sail Racing combination screen select Stop Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna You can enter the distance between the bow of your boat and the location of your GPS antenna This helps ensure the bow of your boat crosses the starting line at the precise start time 1 From a navigation chart select Sailing gt Start Line gt GPS Bow Offset 2 Enter the distance 3 Select Done Laylines Settings When in sailing mode Setting the Vessel Type you can display laylines on the navigation chart Laylines can be very helpful when racing From the navigation chart select Menu gt Sailing gt Laylines Display Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the chart and sets the length of the laylines Sailing Ang Allows you to select how the device calculates laylines The Actual option calculates the laylines using the measured wind angle from the wind sensor The Manual option calculates the layl
66. e last seven minutes The ground based lightning detection network detects cloud to ground lightning only NOTE This feature is not available on all devices and in all subscriptions Hurricane Information The weather Precipitation chart can show the present position of a hurricane amp a tropical storm or a tropical depression A red line stemming from a hurricane icon indicates the projected path of the hurricane Darkened dots on the red line indicate the projected locations through which the hurricane will pass as received from the weather data provider Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins When a marine weather warning weather watch weather advisory weather bulletin or other weather statement is issued shading indicates the area to which the information applies The aqua lines on the chart indicate the boundaries of marine forecasts coastal forecasts and offshore forecasts Weather bulletins may consist of either weather watches or weather advisories To view information about the warning or bulletin select the shaded area Color Marine Weather Group Cyan Flash Flood Blue Flood Red Marine Yellow Severe Storm Red Tornado Forecast Information The Forecast chart shows city forecasts marine forecasts warnings hurricane warnings METARS county warnings weather fronts and pressure centers surface pressure and weather buoys Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period 1 S
67. e projected course of the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the rate of turn information The direction in which the target is turning which is also based on the rate of turn information is indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading line The length of the barb does not change When course over ground and heading information are provided by an activated AIS target but rate of turn information is not provided the projected course of the target is calculated based on the course over ground information Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart View Before you can show AIS vessels on a chart you must have an external AIS device and active transponder signals from other vessels Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid MARPA functionality works with radar You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D chart view The display range and MARPA settings configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are 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 Charts and 3D Chart Views 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view select Menu gt Other Vessels gt Display Setup 2 Select an option e To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS vessels appear select Display Range and select a distance To sho
68. ection is the target of the VRM and the EBL Showing the VRM and the EBL The VRM and the EBL configured for one mode are applied to other radar modes NOTE The VRM and the EBL cannot be changed in sentry mode From a radar screen select Menu gt Show VRM EBL Adjusting the VRM and the EBL Before you can adjust the VRM and the EBL you must show them on the Radar screen Showing the VRM and the EBL You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL which moves the intersection point of the VRM and the EBL The VRM and the EBL configured for one mode are applied to all other radar modes 1 From a Radar screen select a new location for the intersection point of the VRM and the EBL 2 Select Drop VRM EBL 3 Select Stop Pointing Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object Before you can adjust the VRM and the EBL you must show them on the Radar screen Showing the VRM and the EBL 1 From a Radar screen select the target location 2 Select Measure Distance The range and the bearing to the target location appear in the upper left corner of the screen Radar Overlay When you connect your chartplotter to an optional Garmin marine radar you can use the Radar overlay to overlay radar information on the Navigation chart or on the Fishing chart The Radar overlay superimposes radar information on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart Data appears on the Radar overlay based on the most recently u
69. eive the GPS signal If it is mounted inside of a cabin it should be close to a window so it can receive the GPS signal If the device is mounted inside a cabin and cannot be placed in a location where the device can acquire satellites use an external GPS antenna e If the device is using an external GPS antenna make sure the antenna is connected to the chartplotter or the NMEA network e Ifthe device has more than one GPS antenna source select a different source Selecting the GPS Source My device will not turn on or keeps turning off Devices erratically turning off or not turning on could indicate an issue with the power supplied to the device Check these items to attempt to troubleshoot the cause of the power issue e Make sure the power source is generating power You can check this several ways For example you can check whether other devices powered by the source are functioning e Check the fuse in the power cable The fuse should be located in a holder that is part of the red wire of the power cable A 3 Amp fuse is used in this power cable Check the fuse to make sure there is still a connection inside of the fuse You can test the fuse using a multimeter If the fuse is good the multimeter reads 0 ohms e Check to make sure the device is receiving is at least 10 volts but 12 volts is recommended To check the voltage measure the female sockets 8 power and 2 ground of the power cable for DC voltage If the
70. el alarm a compatible fuel flow sensor must be connected to the NMEA 2000 network You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify 1 Select Settings gt Alarms gt Fuel gt Fuel Level Alarm gt On 2 Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel 1 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Fuel Capacity 2 Enter the combined total capacity of the fuel tanks Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel You can synchronize the fuel levels in the chartplotter with the actual fuel in the vessel when you add fuel to your vessel 1 Select A V Gauges Controls gt Engines gt Menu 2 Select an option After you have filled up all the fuel tanks on the vessel select Fill Up All Tanks The fuel level is reset to maximum capacity e After you have added less than a full tank of fuel select Add Fuel to Boat and enter the amount added e To specify the total fuel in the vessel tanks select Set Total Fuel Onboard and enter the total amount of fuel in the tanks Viewing the Wind Gauges Before you can view wind information you must have a wind sensor connected to the chartplotter Select A V Gauges Controls gt Wind Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge You can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or apparent wind speed and angle 1 From the wind gauge select Menu gt Sailing Wind Gauge 2 Se
71. el is lost and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to be tracked If you discontinue vessel tracking the lost dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view The location of this symbol indicates the closest point of approach to a dangerous target and the numbers near the symbol indicate the time to the closest point of approach to that target A NOTE Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking feature are indicated with a blue green color regardless of their status Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets When heading and course over ground information are provided by an activated AIS target the heading of the target appears on a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol A heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view The length of the projected course line is based on the value of the projected heading setting If an activated AIS target is not transmitting speed information or if the vessel is not moving a projected course line does not appear Changes in the speed course over ground or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can impact the calculation of the projected course line When course over ground heading and rate of turn information are provided by an activated AIS target th
72. elect the area to change and select a function from the list on the right e To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a multi function display select Split and select an option To change how data appears on the page select Overlays and select an option e To change the type of data shown select Overlays select a data field and select the new data type Resetting the Station Layouts You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations Select Settings gt System gt Station Information gt Reset Stations Setting the Vessel Type You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type 1 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Vessel Type 2 Select Powerboat or Sailboat Adjusting the Backlight 1 Select Settings gt System gt Beeper and Display gt Backlight TIP Press from any screen to open the backlight settings 2 Select an option e Adjust the backlight level e Select Auto Adjusting the Color Mode 1 Select Settings gt System gt Beeper and Display gt Color Mode TIP Press from any screen to access the color settings 2 Select an option Charts and 3D Chart Views The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the map data and accessories used You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting Charts Charts and 3D Chart Views Navigation Chart Shows navigation data av
73. elect Charts gt Forecast 2 Select an option e To view the weather forecast for the next 48 hours in 12 hour increments select Next Forecast multiple times To view the weather forecast for the previous 48 hours in 12 hour increments select Previous Forecast multiple times Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of an air mass Front Symbol Description Cold front Warm front Stationary front Occluded front HE a Eu Trough Pressure center symbols often appear near weather fronts Pressure Description Center Symbol L Indicates a low pressure center which is a region of relatively lower pressure Moving away from a low pressure center results in increased pressure Winds flow counterclockwise around low pressure centers in the northern hemisphere H Indicates a high pressure center which is a region of relatively higher pressure Moving away from a high pressure center results in decreased pressure Winds flow clockwise around high pressure centers in the northern hemisphere Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast 1 Select Charts gt Forecast 2 Pan the chart to an offshore location The Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast options appear when forecast information is available Select Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast o 32 SiriusXM Weather City Forecasts City f
74. elect Done A magenta line appears In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course from your present location to the destination The corrected course is dynamic and it moves with your boat when you are off course 7 Review the course indicated by the magenta line 8 Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles 9 If you are off course follow the purple line corrected course to go to your destination or steer back to the magenta line direct course Deleting a Saved Route 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths 2 Selecta route 3 Select Review gt Delete Deleting All Saved Routes Select Info gt User Data gt Clear User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths Auto Guidance The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas You can use Auto Guidance to plot the best path to your destination Auto Guidance uses your chartplotter to scan chart data such as water depth and known obstacles to calculate a suggested path You can adjust the path during navigation Setting and Following an Auto Gui
75. els Chart and 3D Chart View Settings NOTE Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views Some options require premium maps or connected accessories such as radar These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views except the radar overlay and Fish Eye 3D Fish Eye 3D Settings From a chart or a 3D chart view select Menu Waypoints and Tracks See Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart Views Other Vessels See Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views Surface Radar Shows surface radar details on the Perspective 3D or Mariner s Eye 3D chart views Weather Radar Shows weather radar imaging on the Perspective 3D or Mariner s Eye 3D chart views Navaids Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart Laylines Adjusts the laylines when in sailing mode Laylines Settings Chart Setup See Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup Chart Appearance See Chart Appearance Settings This might appear in the Chart Setup menu 6 Charts and 3D Chart Views Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup NOTE Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views Some settings require external accessories or applicable premium charts From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select Menu gt Chart Setup Satellite Photos Shows high resolution satellite images on the land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart when certain premium maps are used Showing Satellite
76. ent Log The event log shows a list of system events Select Settings gt System gt System Information gt Event Log Preferences Settings Select Settings gt Preferences Units Sets units of measure Language Sets the on screen text language Navigation Sets navigation preferences Keyboard Layout Arranges the keys on the on screen keyboard Screenshot Capture Allows the device to save images of the screen User Data Sharing Allows you to share waypoints and routes over the Garmin Marine Network All chartplotters that share waypoints and routes must have this setting turned on Menu Bar Display Shows or automatically hides the menu bar when it is not needed Units Settings Select Settings gt Preferences gt Units System Units Sets the unit format for the device Variance Sets the magnetic declination the angle between magnetic north and true north for your present location North Reference Sets the direction references used in calculating heading information True sets geographic north as the north reference Grid sets grid north as the north reference 000 Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the north reference Position Format Sets the position format in which a given location reading appears Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Map Datum Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured Do not change this set
77. erature using the temperature sensor or temperature capable transducer that is connected to the chartplotter 2 Measure the water temperature using a different temperature sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate 3 Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the water temperature measured in step 2 This is the temperature offset Enter this value in step 5 as a positive number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being colder than it actually is Enter this value in step 5 as a negative number if the sensor connected to the chartplotter measures the water temperature as being warmer than it actually is 4 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Temperature Offset 5 Enter the temperature offset calculated in step 3 Calibrating a Water Speed Device If you have a speed sensing transducer connected to the chartplotter you can calibrate that speed sensing device to improve the accuracy of water speed data displayed by the chartplotter 1 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Calibrate Water Speed 2 Follow the on screen instructions If the boat is not moving fast enough or the speed sensor is not registering a speed a message appears Select OK and safely increase the boat speed 4 If the message appears again stop the boat and ensure the speed sensor wheel is not stuck o 38 Device Configuration 5 Ifthe wheel turns freely check the cable connections 6 If
78. erial Photos of Landmarks Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart you must turn on the Satellite Photos setting in the chart setup NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas You can use aerial photographs of landmarks marinas and harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival 1 From the Navigation chart select a camera icon e To view an overhead photo select m e To view a perspective photo select Di The photo was taken from the location of the camera pointed in the direction of the cone 2 Select Aerial Photo Automatic Identification System The Automatic Identification System AIS enables you to identify and track other vessels and alerts you to area traffic When connected to an external AIS device the chartplotter can show some AIS information about other vessels that are within range that are equipped with a transponder and that are actively transmitting AIS information The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI location GPS speed GPS heading time that has elapsed since the last position of the vessel was reported nearest approach and time to the nearest approach Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on the chartplotter with a blue green color AIS Targeti
79. es the desired improvement should be used to remove interference from the screen Correcting installation issues that cause noise is the best way to eliminate interference Color Limit Hides part of the color palette to help eliminate fields of weak clutter By setting the color limit to the color of the undesired returns you can eliminate the display of undesired returns on the screen Smoothing Removes noise that is not part of a normal sonar return and adjusts the appearance of returns such as the bottom When smoothing is set to high more of the low level noise remains than when using the interference control but the noise is more subdued because of averaging Smoothing can remove speckle from the bottom Smoothing and interference work well together to eliminate low level noise You can adjust the interference and smoothing settings incrementally to remove undesirable noise from the display Surface Noise Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter Wider beam widths lower frequencies can show more targets but can generate more surface noise TVG Adjusts the time varying gain which can reduce noise This control is best used for situations when you want to control and suppress clutter or noise near the water surface It also allows for the display of targets near the surface that are otherwise hidden or masked by surface noise Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Appearance
80. estoring Default Parental Control Settings Values This process deletes all the settings information you have entered When you restore the parental control settings to their default values the passcode value is reset to 0000 1 From the media menu select Installation gt Factory Defaults 2 Select Yes Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio Before you can clear all locked channels the parental controls must be unlocked 1 From the media screen select Browse gt Parental gt Clear All Locked 2 Enter your passcode Setting the Device Name 1 From the media screen select Menu gt Installation gt Set Device Name 2 Enter a device name 3 Select Select or Done SiriusXM Weather The weather information provided through this product is subject to service interruptions and may contain errors inaccuracies or outdated information and consequently should not be relied upon exclusively Always use common sense while navigating and check alternate weather information sources prior to making safety related decisions You acknowledge and agree that you shall be solely responsible for use of the weather information and all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather Garmin will not be responsible for any consequences of using SiriusXM weather information NOTE SiriusXM data is not available in all regions A Garmin SiriusXM satellite weather receiver and antenna receives satellite weather data and s
81. etting the Vessel Type You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type 1 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Vessel Type 2 Select Powerboat or Sailboat 12 Sailing Features Sail Racing You can use the device to increase the likelinood that your boat will cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins When you synchronize the race timer with the official race countdown timer you are alerted at one minute intervals as the race start approaches When you combine the race timer with the virtual start line the device measures your speed bearing and remaining time on the countdown timer The device uses this data to indicate whether your boat will cross the start line before after or at the correct time to start the race Starting Line Guidance Sailing start line guidance is a visual representation of the information you need to cross the start line at the optimal time and speed After you set the starboard and port start line pins and the target speed and time and after you start the race timer a predictor line appears The predictor line extends from your current location toward the start line and the laylines that extend from each pin The end point and color of the predictor line indicate where the boat will be when the timer expires based on your current boat speed When the end point is before the start line the line is white This
82. evice automatically detected your transducer this option does not appear 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Installation gt Transducer Type 2 Select an option e If you have a 200 77 kHz dual beam transducer select Dual Beam 200 77 kHz e If you have a 200 50 kHz dual frequency transducer select Dual Frequency 200 50 kHz e If you have another type of transducer select it from the list Sonar Setup NOTE Not all options and settings apply to all models sounder modules and transducers Sonar Settings NOTE These settings do not apply to Panoptix transducers See RealV Sonar Settings and LiveV Sonar Settings From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup Scroll Speed Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right to left Setting the Scroll Speed In shallow water you can select a slower scroll speed to extend the length of time the information is displayed on screen In deeper water you can select a faster scroll speed Automatic scroll speed adjusts the scrolling speed to the speed the boat is traveling Noise Reject Reduces the interference and the amount of clutter shown on the sonar screen Sonar Noise Rejection Settings Appearance Configures the appearance of the sonar screen Sonar Appearance Settings Alarms Sets sonar alarms Sonar Alarm Settings 18 Sonar Advanced Configures various sonar display and data source settings Advanced Sonar Setting
83. f sensing engine and fuel data See the installation instructions for details Select A V Gauges Controls gt Engines Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges You can show information for up to four engines 1 From the engine gauges screen select Menu gt Gauge Setup gt Engine Selection gt Num Engines 2 Select an option e Select the number of engines e Select Auto Configure to automatically detect the number of engines Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges Before you can customize how the engines are shown in the gauges you must manually select the number of engines Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges 1 From the engine gauges screen select Menu gt Gauge Setup gt Engine Selection gt Edit Engines 2 Select First Engine 3 Select the engine to display in the first gauge 4 Repeat for the remaining engine bars Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges You can enable the chartplotter to display engine status alarms From the engine gauges screen select Menu gt Gauge Setup gt Status Alarms gt On When an engine alarms is triggered a gauge status alarm message appears and the gauge may become red depending on the type of alarm Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms 1 From the engine gauges screen select Menu gt Gauge Setup gt Status Alarms gt Custom 2 Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off Setting the Fuel Alarm Before you can set a fuel lev
84. g Forecast Sea Ce Time Peri A Table of Contents iii Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter 40 Saving System Information to a Memory Card 40 Appendix Registering You Devi Digital Switching as ee EIER RENT SE REN Rotating the GRID Joystick nenennnnenennnnnn 40 Cleaning the Screen Gi Screenshots H ren a Capturing Screenshots N gueran Copying Screenshots to a Computer un AC Tresbieshoding 2 ee 41 My device will not acquire GPS signals My device will not turn on or keeps turning o My device is not creating waypoints in the correct MG MO n E E E P O A adeeeanisa NMEA 0183 Information NMEA 2000 PGN Information RER teaendig Solhware License Agrestienl ae He Te SR 43 Table of Contents Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information The Garmin website at www garmin com presents up to date information about your product The support pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions and you can download software and chart updates There is also contact information to Garmin support should you have any questions Front View Power key Automatic backlight sensor Beeper SD or microSD memory card slot 01000 Touchsc
85. gathered radar information on top of the Navigation chart The Radar overlay displays data based on the most recently used radar mode 20 Radar Dual Range Mode Provides a side by side view of both short range and long range radar data Changing the Radar Mode 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with radar select Menu gt Radar Menu gt Change Radar 2 Select a radar mode Transmitting Radar Signals NOTE As a safety feature the radar enters standby mode after it warms up This gives you an opportunity to verify the area around the radar is clear before beginning radar transmission 1 With the chartplotter off connect your radar as described in the radar installation instructions 2 Turn on the chartplotter The radar warms up and a countdown alerts you when the radar is ready Select Radar 4 Select a radar mode A countdown message appears while the radar is starting up 5 Select Menu gt Transmit Radar o Adjusting the Radar Range The range of the radar signal indicates the length of the pulsed signal transmitted and received by the radar As the range increases the radar transmits longer pulses in order to reach distant targets Closer targets especially rain and waves also reflect the longer pulses which can add noise to the Radar screen Viewing information about longer range targets can also decrease the amount of space available on the Radar screen for viewing information about shor
86. he radar display settings for reduced clutter and increased accuracy NOTE You can optimize the radar display for each radar mode 1 Select a radar range Adjusting the Radar Range 2 Restore the default value of the gain setting Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically 3 Adjust the gain setting manually Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually Radar Gain and Clutter Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically The automatic gain setting for each radar mode is optimized for that mode and may differ from the automatic gain setting used for another mode NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay NOTE Not all options and settings are available on all radar and chartplotter models 1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Gain 2 Select an applicable option for the connected radar To set the gain automatically once based on average conditions the range of the radar signal and the selected radar mode select Auto The chartplotter does not adjust the gain automatically in response to changing conditions e To adjust the gain automatically for changing conditions select Auto Low or Auto High e To adjust the gain automatically to show birds over the surface of the water select Auto Bird Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually For optimal radar perfor
87. hows it on various Garmin devices including the Navigation chart on a compatible chartplotter The weather data for each feature comes from reputable weather data centers such as the National Weather Service and the Hydrometeorological Prediction Center For more information go to www siriusxm com sxmmarine SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements To use satellite weather you must have a compatible satellite weather receiver To use SiriusXM satellite radio you must have a compatible satellite radio receiver Go to www garmin com for more information You must also have a valid subscription to receive satellite weather and radio For more information refer SiriusXM Weather 31 to the instructions for your satellite weather and radio equipment Weather Data Broadcasts Weather data is broadcast at different intervals for each weather feature For example radar is broadcast at five minute intervals When the Garmin receiver is turned on or when a different weather feature is selected the receiver must receive new data before it can be shown You might experience a delay before weather data or a different feature appears on the chart NOTE Any weather feature can change in appearance if the source that provides the information changes Changing the Weather Chart 1 From a combination screen or SmartMode layout with a weather chart select Menu gt Weather Menu gt Change Weather 2 Select a weather chart V
88. idual routine call When setting up an individual routine call from your chartplotter you can select the DSC channel on which you want to communicate The radio transmits this request with your call Selecting a DSC Channel NOTE The selection of a DSC channel is limited to those channels that are available in all frequency bands The default channel is 72 If you select a different channel the chartplotter uses that channel for subsequent calls until you call using another channel 1 Select Info gt DSC List 2 Select a vessel or a station to call 3 Select Review gt Call with Radio gt Channel 4 Select an available channel Making an Individual Routine Call NOTE When initiating a call from the chartplotter if the radio does not have an MMSI number programmed the radio will not receive call information Select Info gt DSC List Select a vessel or a station to call Select Review gt Call with Radio If necessary select Channel and select a new channel Select Send The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio 6 On your Garmin VHF radio select Call akhwh Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select an AIS target 2 Select AIS Vessel gt Call with Radio 3 If necessary select Channel and select a new channel 4 Select Send The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio 5 On your Garmin VHF radio select Call Gauge
89. iewing Precipitation Information Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow up to strong thunderstorms is indicated in varying shades and colors Precipitation is shown either independently or with other weather information Select Charts gt Precipitation The time stamp in the upper left corner ofthe screen indicates the elapsed time since the weather data provider last updated the information Precipitation Views From the precipitation weather chart select Menu RADAR Loop Shows precipitation information as an image of the latest update or as an animated loop of the latest updates The time stamp indicates the elapsed time since the service provider generated the weather radar frame currently displayed on the screen Cloud Cover Shows cloud cover data Waypoints Shows waypoints Legend Shows the weather legend Storm Cell and Lightning Information Storm cell are represented by on the weather precipitation chart They indicate both the present position of a storm and the projected path of that storm in the immediate future Red cones appear with a storm cell icon and the widest part of each cone points in the direction of the projected path of the storm cell The red lines in each cone indicate where the storm will most likely be in the near future Each line represents 15 minutes Lightning strikes are represented by 4 Lightning appears on the weather precipitation chart if strikes were detected within th
90. indicates the boat must increase speed to reach the start line on time When the end point is past the start line the line is red This indicates the boat must reduce speed to avoid a penalty for reaching the start line before the timer expires When the end point is on the start line the line is white This indicates the boat is moving at an optimal speed to reach the start line when the timer expires By default the start line guidance window and the race timer window appear in the Sail Racing combination screen Setting the Starting Line The start line guidance window is added to the Sail Racing combination screen by default 1 From the Sail Racing combination screen select Menu gt Start Line Guidance gt Start Line 2 Select an option To mark the port and starboard starting line marks as you sail past them select Ping Marks To mark the port and starboard starting line marks by entering their coordinates select Enter Coordinates e To switch the position of the port and starboard marks after you have set them select Swap Port amp Starbd Marks Using the Starting Line Guidance You can use the starting line guidance feature to help get you cross the start line at the optimal speed during a sailing race 1 Mark the starting line Setting the Starting Line 2 From the Sail Racing combination screen select Menu gt Start Line Guidance gt Target Speed and select your target speed when crossing the starting lin
91. ines using manually entered windward and leeward angles Tide Correction Corrects the laylines based on the tide Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface reading for the depth of a keel making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You can enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water 1 Complete an action based on the location of the transducer e lf the transducer is installed at the water line measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive number e lf the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel measure the distance from the transducer to the water line Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative number 2 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Keel Offset 3 Select f or based on the location of the transducer Sailing Features 13 4 Enter the distance measured in step 1 Sailboat Autopilot Operation When engaged the autopilot controls only the rudder You and your crew remain responsible for the sails while the autopilot is engaged In addition to heading hold you can use the autopilot to maintain a wind hold You can also use the autopilot to control the rudder while tacking and gybing
92. ion e To add a name select Name and enter a name e To change the symbol select Symbol e To change the depth select Depth e To change the water temperature select Water Temp To change the comment select Comment Moving a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Review gt Move 4 Indicate a new location for the waypoint To move the waypoint while using the chart select Use Chart select a new location on the chart and select Move Waypoint To move the waypoint using coordinates select Enter Coordinates and enter the new coordinates Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas Before you can navigate to a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select an option e To navigate directly to the location select Go To e To create a route to the location incl
93. ion of the high intensity returns at the bottom If you want to reduce the intensity of the return you can reduce the color gain or contrast 1 From a sonar view select Menu 2 Select an option While in the DownV or SideV sonar view select Contrast e While in a Panoptix LiveV sonar view select Color Gain e While in another sonar view select Sonar Setup gt Advanced gt Color Gain 3 Select an option To increase or decrease the color intensity manually select Up or Down To use the default setting select Default Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and DownV sonar views and the range of the width scale for the SideVU sonar view Allowing the device to adjust the range automatically keeps the bottom within the lower or outer third of the sonar screen and can be useful for tracking a bottom that has minimal or moderate terrain changes Manually adjusting the range enables you to view a specified range which can be useful for tracking a bottom that has large terrain changes such as a drop offs or cliffs The bottom can appear on the screen as long as it appears within the range you have set 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Range 2 Select an option e To allow the chartplotter to adjust the range automatically select Auto To increase or decrease the range manually select Up or Down TIP From the sonar screen you can selec
94. ions gt Interval gt Interval 2 Select an option e To record the track based on a distance between points select Distance gt Change and enter the distance e To record the track based on a time interval select Time gt Change and enter the time interval To record the track plot based on a variance from your course select Resolution gt Change and enter the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point Stopping Navigation While navigating from the Navigation or Fishing chart select an option Select Menu gt Stop Navigation e When navigating with Auto Guidance select Menu gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin Marine Network Before you synchronize the user data across the network you should backup your user data to prevent possible data loss See Backing Up Data to a Computer You can share waypoints tracks and routes with all compatible devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network Ethernet automatically NOTE This feature is not available on all models Select Settings gt Preferences gt User Data Sharing gt On If a change is made to a waypoint track or route on one chartplotter that data is synchronized automatically across all chartplotters on the Ethernet network Deleting All Saved Waypoints Routes and Tracks Select Info gt User Data gt Clear User Data gt All gt OK Sailing Features S
95. larm Sets the safe zone collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm Display Setup See Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels on a Chart or on a 3D Chart View Laylines Settings When in sailing mode Setting the Vessel Type you can display laylines on the navigation chart Laylines can be very helpful when racing From the navigation chart select Menu gt Sailing gt Laylines Display Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the chart and sets the length of the laylines Sailing Ang Allows you to select how the device calculates laylines The Actual option calculates the laylines using the measured wind angle from the wind sensor The Manual option calculates the laylines using manually entered windward and leeward angles Tide Correction Corrects the laylines based on the tide Fish Eye 3D Settings NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas From the Fish Eye 3D chart view select Menu View Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view Tracks Shows tracks Charts and 3D Chart Views Sonar Cone Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by the transducer Fish Symbols Shows suspended targets Navigation with a Chartplotter N 1 a If your vessel has an autopilot system a dedicated autopilot control display must be installed at each steering helm in order to disable the autopilot system The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data
96. lect an option e To adjust the length of the trails that show target movement select Trails and select an option To show or hide the range grid lines select Grid Overlay To hide or show the history on the side of the screen select Scroll History Setting the LiveV Transducer Transmit Angle You can change the LiveV transducer transmit angle to aim the transducer at a particular area of interest For example you might aim the transducer to follow a bait ball or focus on a tree as you pass it 1 From a LiveVi sonar view select Menu gt Transmit Angle 2 Select an option Adjusting the RealV Viewing Angle and Zoom Level You can change the viewing angle of the RealVU sonar views You can also zoom in and out of the view From a RealVu sonar view select an option e To adjust the viewing angle diagonally select e To adjust the viewing angle horizontally select A e To adjust the viewing angle vertically select A e To adjust the viewing angle swipe the screen in any direction e To zoom in spread two fingers apart e To zoom out pinch two fingers together Adjusting the Appearance of the RealV Sonar Views 1 From a RealV sonar view select Menu 2 Select an option e To adjust the depth at which the color palette starts over select Palette Depth and select an option e To select a different color palette for the sonar return points select Sonar Setup gt Point Colors and select an op
97. lect an option e To show true or apparent wind angle select Needle and select an option e To show true or apparent wind speed select Wind Speed and select an option Configuring the Speed Source You can specify whether the vessel speed data displayed on the gauge and used for wind calculations is based on water speed or GPS speed 1 From the wind gauge select Menu gt Compass Gauge gt Speed Display 2 Select an option e To calculate the vessel speed based on data from the water speed sensor select Water Speed e To calculate the vessel speed based on GPS data select GPS Speed Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the wind gauge Magnetic heading is the heading data received from a heading sensor and GPS heading is calculated by your chartplotter GPS course over ground 1 From the wind gauge select Menu gt Compass Gauge gt Heading Source 28 Gauges and Graphs 2 Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic NOTE When moving at low speeds or when stationary the magnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPS source Customizing the Close Hauled Wind Gauge You can specify the range of the close hauled wind gauge for both the upwind scale and the downwind scale 1 From the wind gauge select Menu gt Compass Gauge gt Gauge Type gt Close Hauled Gauge 2 Select an option To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the upwind c
98. lose hauled wind gauge appears select Change Upwind Scale and set the angles To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the downwind close hauled wind gauge appears select Change Downwind Scale and set the angles e To view true or apparent wind select Wind and select an option Viewing Trip Gauges Trip gauges show information for odometer speed time and fuel for your present trip Select Info gt Trip amp Graphs gt Trip Resetting Trip Gauges 1 Select Info gt Trip amp Graphs gt Trip 2 Select an option To set all the readings for the present trip to zero select Reset Trip To set the maximum speed reading to zero select Reset Maximum Speed To set the odometer reading to zero select Reset Odometer To set all the readings to zero select Reset All Viewing Graphs Before you can view graphs of various environmental changes such as temperature depth and wind you must have an appropriate transducer or sensor connected to the network Select Info gt Trip amp Graphs gt Graphs Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales You can indicate the amount of time and the range of depth that appear in the depth and water temperature graphs 1 From a graph select Graph Setup 2 Select an option Tosetatime elapsed scale select Duration The default setting is 10 minutes Increasing the time elapsed scale allows you to view variations over a longer period of time Decreasing the
99. lotter these features are enabled e The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio If your radio is capable GPS position information is transmitted with DSC calls e The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling DSC distress and position information from the radio e The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending position reports If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your chartplotter these features are also enabled e The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio e When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your radio the chartplotter shows the man overboard screen and prompts you to navigate to the man overboard point e When you initiate a man overboard distress call from your chartplotter the radio shows the Distress Call page to initiate a man overboard distress call Turning On DSC Select Settings gt Other Vessels gt DSC DSC List The DSC list is a log of the most recent DSC calls and other DSC contacts you have entered The DSC list can contain up to 100 entries The DSC list shows the most recent call from a boat If a second call is received from the same boat it replaces the first call in the call list Viewing the DSC List Before you can view the DSC list the chartplotter must be connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC Select Info gt DSC List Adding a DSC Contact
100. ls that appear in the channel guide NOTE This feature is available with a GXM 52 antenna 1 Select Media gt Category 2 Select a category Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List You can save your favorite channels to the presets list 1 Select Media 2 Select the channel you want to save as a preset 3 Select Menu gt Presets gt Add Current Channel Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls 1 From the media screen select Browse gt Parental gt Unlock 2 Enter your passcode The default passcode is 0000 Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio Channels Before you can set parental controls the parental controls must be unlocked The parental control feature allows you to limit access to any SiriusXM channels including those with mature content When enabled the parental control feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked channels Select Browse gt Parental gt Lock Unlock A list of channels appears A checkmark indicates a locked channel NOTE When you view the channels after setting parental controls the display changes e indicates a locked channel e Jlindicates an unlocked channel Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio Before you can change the passcode the parental controls must be unlocked 1 From the media screen select Browse gt Parental gt Change PIN 2 Enter your passcode and select Done 3 Enter a new passcode 4 Confirm the new passcode R
101. mance you can manually adjust the gain NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Gain 2 Select Up to raise the gain until light speckles appear across the Radar screen Data on the Radar screen is refreshed every few seconds As a result the effects of manually adjusting the gain may not appear instantly Adjust the gain slowly Select Down to lower the gain until the speckles disappear 4 If boats land or other targets are within range select Down to lower the gain until the targets begin to blink 5 Select Up to raise the gain until the boats land or other targets appear steadily lit on the Radar screen 6 Minimize the appearance of nearby large objects if necessary 7 Minimize the appearance of side lobe echoes if necessary o Minimizing Nearby Large Object Interference Nearby targets of significant size such as jetty walls can cause a very bright image of the target to appear on the Radar screen This image can obscure smaller targets located near it NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Gain 2 Select Down to lower the gain until the
102. n to detailed marine charting premium charts may contain these features which are available in some areas Mariner s Eye 3D Provides a view from above and behind the boat for a three dimensional navigation aid Fish Eye 3D Provides an underwater three dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart Fishing Charts Shows the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data This chart works well for offshore deep sea fishing High Resolution Satellite Imagery Provides high resolution satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Navigation chart Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart Aerial Photos Shows marinas and other navigationally significant aerial photos to help you visualize your surroundings Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks Detailed Roads and POI data Shows detailed road and point of interest POI data which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POls such as restaurants lodging and local attractions Auto Guidance Uses specified safe depth safe height and chart data to determine the best course to your destination Auto Guidance is available when you navigate to a destination using Guide To Viewing Tide Station Information on the chart indicates a tide station You can view a detailed graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different times or on different days NOTE Thi
103. nd other obstacles Deleting a Saved Track 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks 2 Select a track 3 Select Select gt Delete Deleting All Saved Tracks Select Info gt User Data gt Clear User Data gt Saved Tracks Retracing the Active Track The track currently being recorded is called the active track 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Follow Active Track 2 Select an option Select the time the active track began e Select Entire Log 3 Review the course indicated by the colored line 4 Follow the colored line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles Clearing the Active Track Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Clear Active Track The track memory is cleared and the active track continues to be recorded Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Active Track Options 2 Select Record Mode 3 Select an option To record a track log until the track memory is full select Fill To continuously record a track log replacing the oldest track data with new data select Wrap Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is recorded Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but fills the track log faster The resolution interval is recommended for the most efficient use of memory 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Tracks gt Active Track Opt
104. ndex A aerial photos 5 AlS 5 7 distress signal device 6 radar 22 SART 6 targeting 5 6 threats 6 22 turning on 39 alarms 38 anchor drag 38 arrival 38 collision 6 39 deep water 19 engine 28 gauges 28 navigation 38 off course 38 shallow water 19 sonar 19 water temperature 19 weather 38 anchor drag alarm 38 animated currents tides 4 antenna GPS 1 arrival alarm 38 Auto Guidance 8 10 11 36 line 11 36 paths 10 11 shoreline distance 11 37 autopilot 25 adjusting the heading 25 circles pattern 25 cloverleaf pattern 26 engaging 25 orbit pattern 26 pattern steering 25 26 power saver 25 reducing rudder activity 25 search pattern 26 Shadow Drive 25 steering increment 25 steering patterns 25 26 u turn pattern 25 Williamson turn pattern 26 zigzag pattern 26 B backlight 2 39 buoy reports 33 c camera configuration 35 controlling 35 home position 35 pausing 35 standby 35 celestial information 29 charts 2 4 7 appearance 7 built in 3 details 3 heading line 7 measuring distance 3 navigation 4 5 selecting 3 symbols 3 circuits 40 clock 38 alarm 38 collision alarm 6 39 color mode 2 combinations customizing 2 35 compass rose 7 courses 8 current stations 29 indicators 4 D data backup 40 copying 40 data management 39 deleting all user data 12 depth log 29 destinations navigation chart 8 selecting 8 device cleaning 40 registration 40 digital selective calling 26 27 channels 27 co
105. nearest locations and the distance and bearing to each 4 Select a destination You can select Next Page or Previous Page to view additional information or to show the location on a chart Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint From any screen select Mark Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints gt Create Waypoint 2 Select an option To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates select Enter Coordinates and enter the coordinates To create the waypoint using a chart select Use Chart select the location and select Select Marking an SOS Location You can mark an SOS location When a Garmin VHF radio is location connected using NMEA 2000 you can select different SOS types such as Man Overboard and Piracy 1 From the Home screen select SOS 8 Navigation with a Chartplotter 2 Select the SOS type 3 If necessary select OK to navigate to the man overboard location If you selected OK the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the location If you selected another type of SOS the call details are sent to the VHF radio You must send the call using the radio Viewing a List of all Waypoints Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints Editing a Saved Waypoint 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Review gt Edit 4 Select an opt
106. ng Symbols Symbol Description A AIS vessel The vessel is reporting AIS information The direction in which the triangle is pointing indicates the direction in which the AIS vessel is moving A Target is selected Target is activated The target appears larger on the chart A green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the target The MMSI speed and direction of the vessel appear beneath the target if the details setting has been set to Show If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost a message banner appears gt Symbol Description X Target is lost A green X indicates that the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost and the chartplotter displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should continue to be tracked If you discontinue vessel tracking the lost target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view Dangerous target in range The target flashes while an alarm sounds and a message banner appears After the alarm has been acknowledged a solid red triangle with a red line attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the target If the safe zone collision alarm has been set to Off the target flashes but the audible alarm does not sound and the alarm banner does not appear If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost a message banner appears P gt x lt Dangerous target is lost A red X indicates that the AIS transmission from the vess
107. ntacts 26 individual routine call 27 turning on 26 39 digital switching 40 distress call 26 27 distress signal device 6 DownV 14 DSC See digital selective calling E EBL 22 adjusting 22 measuring 22 showing 22 engine gauges 28 configuring 28 status alarms 28 EPIRB 6 event log 36 F factory settings 39 stations 2 favorites 2 Fish Eye 3D sonar cone 7 suspended targets 7 tracks 7 fishing chart 3 34 boundary line 6 setup 7 fuel alarm 28 38 fuel capacity 28 38 fuel gauges 28 status alarm 28 38 synchronizing with actual fuel 28 fuel onboard 38 G Garmin Marine Network 12 38 Garmin product support contact information 1 gauges 28 engine 28 fuel 28 limits 28 status alarms 28 trip 29 wind 28 29 Go To 9 GPS 41 signals 1 source 1 GPS accuracy 38 graphs air temperature 29 atmospheric pressure 29 configuring 29 depth 29 water temperature 29 wind angle 29 wind speed 29 GRID 40 GRID pairing 36 gybing See tacking and gybing H hazard colors 7 heading 25 adjusting 25 heading hold 14 holding 25 Shadow Drive 25 helm application 39 help See product support home screen 1 customizing 2 J jibing See tacking and gybing joystick 40 K keel offset 13 38 keyboard 36 L lane width 7 language 36 M man overboard 8 26 27 manual viewer 1 marine services 8 mark location 8 MARPA 5 navigation chart 7 tagged object 22 targeting 21 22 threats 6 22 measuring distance 16
108. nts on the SideVU sonar view 1 From the SideV sonar view select a location on the screen 2 Select Measure Distance A push pin appears on the screen at the selected location 3 Select another location The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper left corner TIP To reset the pin and measure from the current location of the pin select Measure Distance Pausing the Sonar Display From a sonar view select I Viewing Sonar History You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data NOTE Not all transducers save historical sonar data 1 From a sonar view select I 2 Drag the screen Sonar Sharing This feature may not be available on all chartplotter models You can view the sonar data from all compatible sources on the Garmin Marine Network You can view sonar data from a compatible external sonar module such as a GCV sonar module In addition you can view the sonar data from other chartplotters that have a built in sonar module Each chartplotter on the network can display sonar data from every compatible sonar module and transducer on the network no matter where the chartplotters and transducers are mounted on your boat For example from a transducer with DownV mounted at the back of the boat you can view the sonar data using the GPSMAP 7407xsv mounted at the front of your boat Chartplotters can display only compatible types of sonar For example GPSMAP 547 models can display tr
109. of all the fuel tanks on your vessel Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel Vessel Type Enables some chartplotter features based on the boat type Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface reading for the depth of a keel making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You can enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water 1 Complete an action based on the location of the transducer e lf the transducer is installed at the water line measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive number e lf the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel measure the distance from the transducer to the water line Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative number 2 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Keel Offset 3 Select or based on the location of the transducer 4 Enter the distance measured in step 1 Setting the Water Temperature Offset Before you can set the water temperature offset you must have a NMEA 0183 water temperature sensor or a temperature capable transducer to measure water temperature The temperature offset compensates for the temperature reading from a temperature sensor 1 Measure the water temp
110. of the targets but may allow more noise A longer filter creates softer target edges and may also reduce noise Transducer Diagnostics Shows details about the transducer Flip Left Right Changes the SideVU view orientation from left to right Install Depth Sets the depth below the water line that the Panoptix transducer is mounted Entering the actual depth the transducer is mounted will result in a more accurate visual presentation of what is in the water Flipped Sets the orientation of the Panoptix sonar view when the down view transducer is installed with the cables pointing toward the port side of the boat Beam Width Sets the width of the Panoptix transducer beam Narrow beam widths are better for high speed operation and rough sea conditions They also can improve bottom definition and thermocline definition Wider beam widths generate larger arches for fish target returns making them ideal for locating fish Wider beam widths perform better in deep water They can generate more surface noise and reduce bottom signal continuity during rough sea conditions Use AHRS Allows the internal attitude heading and reference system AHRS sensors to detect the installation angle of the Panoptix transducer When this setting is turned off it is assumed the forward view transducer is installed at a 45 degree angle and the down view transducer is installed a 0 degree angle Sonar Recordings Recording the Sonar Display NOT
111. oints Shows the list of waypoints Viewing a List of all Waypoints Create Waypoint Creates a new waypoint Waypoint Display Sets how to display waypoints on the chart Active Tracks Shows the active track options menu Saved Tracks Shows the list of saved tracks Viewing a List of Saved Tracks Tracks Display Sets which tracks to display on the chart based on track color Chart Appearance Settings You can adjust the appearance of the different charts and 3D chart views Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view being used NOTE Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views and chartplotter models Some options require premium maps or connected accessories From a chart or 3D chart view select Menu gt Chart Setup gt Chart Appearance Orientation Sets the perspective of the map Detail Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map at different zoom levels Heading Line Shows and adjusts the heading line which is a line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel and sets the data source for the heading line World Map Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief map on the chart These differences are visible only when zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts Spot Depths Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous depth Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the dangerous depth are indicated by red text Safety Shading Sets the sha
112. ok W amp Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress From the Navigation chart select Menu gt Cancel TIP You can select Back to quickly cancel the calculation Setting a Timed Arrival You can use the Timed Arrival feature on a route or an Auto Guidance path to get feedback regarding when you should arrive at a selected point This allows you to time your arrival at a location such as a bridge opening or a race starting line 1 From the Navigation chart select Menu 2 If necessary select Navigation Options 3 Select Timed Arrival TIP You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by selecting a point on the Auto Guidance path Auto Guidance Line Configurations The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line If an area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area If an area at the beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area On the chart the course through those areas appears as a gray line When your boat enters one of those areas a warning message appears NOTE Auto Guidance is available with premium charts in some areas You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line Safe Depth Sets the minimum depth chart
113. ol without displaying the video controls 1 From a video screen touch the screen 2 Select an option To zoom in and out with the camera use pinch and zoom gestures To pan or tilt the camera swipe the screen in the desired direction Creating a Combination with Video Functions You can include up to four video functions in a custom combination screen If your device has multiple built in video connections you can use one built in source for one function within each combination NOTE The video source displays all connected supported video devices You can select Show All to see a list of all possible video inputs or video encoder channels that are not connected to a video input source 1 Select Combos gt Menu gt Add Combo 2 Select Functions and select a number 3 Select an area to assign a function to select Video and select a video source 4 Repeat step 3 for all video functions in the combination screen 5 If necessary customize the combination screen Adding a Custom Combination Screen Configuring the Video Appearance NOTE Not all options are available on all camera models and chartplotter models 1 From the video screen select Menu gt Video Setup 2 Select an option e To show the video using a stretched aspect ratio select Aspect gt Stretch The video cannot be stretched beyond the dimensions provided by the connected video device and it may not fill the entire screen e To show
114. oll speed select Ultrascroll The Ultrascroll option quickly scrolls new sonar data but with a reduced image quality For most situations the Fast option provides a good balance between a quickly scrolling image and targets that are less distorted Sonar Frequencies NOTE The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter sounder modules and transducer being used Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and the present depth of the water Higher frequencies use narrow beam widths and are better for high speed operation and rough sea conditions Bottom definition and thermocline definition can be better when using a higher frequency Lower frequencies use wider beam widths which can let the fisherman see more targets but could also generate more surface noise and reduce bottom signal continuity during rough sea conditions Wider beam widths generate larger arches for fish target returns making them ideal for locating fish Wider beam widths also perform better in deep water because the lower frequency has better deep water penetration Chirp frequencies allow you to sweep each pulse through a range of frequencies resulting in better target separation in deep water Chirp can be used to distinctly identify targets like individual fish in a school and for deep water applications Chirp generally performs better than single frequency applications Because some fish targets may show up better
115. on If you have premium maps that support Auto Guidance and are in an area covered by Auto Guidance navigate using Auto Guidance See Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path How do change the Auto See Auto Guidance Line Guidance settings for my boat Configurations Question How do make the device guide me to a location while avoiding charted obstacles How do make the device steer my automatic pilot Can the device create a path for me Destinations You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart views or using the lists Searching for a Destination by Name You can search for saved waypoints saved routes saved tracks and marine services destinations by name 1 Select Info gt Services gt Search by Name 2 Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination 3 If necessary select Done The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria appear 4 Select the destination Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart From the Navigation chart select a destination Searching for a Marine Services Destination NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas The chartplotter contains information for thousands of destinations offering marine services 1 Select Info gt Services 2 Select Offshore Services or Inland Services 3 If necessary select the marine service category The chartplotter shows a list of the
116. orecasts appear as weather symbols The forecast is viewed in 12 hour increments Symbol Weather Symbol Weather lt lt Partly cloudy J Fair sunny hot clear lt p Cloudy Rain drizzle sleet showers Windy A Foggy Thunderstorms Snow snow showers flurries blizzard blowing snow sleet freezing rain freezing drizzle Smoke dusty hazy Viewing Sea Conditions The Sea Conditions feature shows information about surface conditions including winds wave height wave period and wave direction Select Charts gt Sea Conditions Surface Winds Surface wind vectors appear on the Sea Conditions chart using wind barbs that indicate the direction from which the wind is blowing A wind barb is a circle with a tail The line or flag attached to the tail of the wind barb indicates the wind speed A short line represents 5 knots a long line represents 10 knots and triangle represents 50 knots Wind Barb Wind Speed Wind Barb Wind Speed O Calm O77 20 knots OT 5 knots O 50 knots 97 10 knots Or 65 knots O 15 knots Wave Height Wave Period and Wave Direction Wave heights for an area appear as variations in color Different colors indicate different wave heights as shown in the legend The wave period indicates the time in seconds between successive waves Wave period lines indicate areas that have the same wave period Wave directions appear on the chart using
117. pth from the surface of the water and from the bottom Fish Alarm Sets an alarm to sound when the transducer detects a suspended target within the specified depth range and the specified color range Advanced Sonar Settings From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Advanced Transmit Stops the transducer from transmitting Shift Allows you to set the depth range on which the sonar is focused This allows you to zoom in a higher resolution in the focused depth When using shift bottom tracking may not work effectively because the sonar looks for data within the depth range of the focused area which may not include the bottom Using shift also can impact the scroll speed because data outside the depth range of the focused area is not processed which reduces the time required to receive and display the data You can zoom in to the focused area which enables you to evaluate target returns more closely at a higher resolution than just zooming alone Echo Stretch Adjusts the size of the echoes on the screen to make it easier to see separate returns on the screen When targets are difficult to see echo stretch makes the target returns more pronounced and easier to see on the screen If the echo stretch value is too high the targets blend together and if the value is too low the targets might be small and difficult to see You can use echo stretch and filter width together to obtain the preferable resolution and noi
118. radio ID of your SiriusXM Connect Tuner You can locate the SiriusXM Radio ID on the back of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner on the back of its packaging or by tuning your chartplotter to channel 0 1 Select Media gt Source gt SiriusXM 2 Tune to channel 0 The SiriusXM radio ID does not include the letters I O S or F Activating a SiriusXM Subscription Before you can activate the SiriusXM subscription you must have the Radio ID Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID 1 With the SiriusXM source selected tune to channel 1 You should be able to hear the preview channel If not check the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna installation and connections and try again 2 Tune to channel 0 to locate the Radio ID 3 Contact SiriusXM listener care by phone at 866 635 2349 or go to www siriusxm com activatenow to subscribe in the United States Contact SiriusXM by phone at 877 438 9677 or go to www siriusxm ca activatexm to subscribe in Canada 4 Provide the Radio ID The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes but can take up to an hour For the SiriusXM Connect Tuner to receive the activation message it must be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal 5 Ifthe service is not activated within the hour go to http care siriusxm com refresh or contact SiriusXM by phone at 1 855 MYREFRESH 697 3373 Customizing the Channel Guide SiriusXM radio channels are grouped in categories You can select the categories of channe
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120. re Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries Garmin grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and or its third party providers You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and or its third party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software for which source code is not provided are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and or its third party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and or its third party providers You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country 42 Appendix I
121. reen Seven inch models have microSD card slots Accessing Owner s Manuals on the Chartplotter 1 Select Info gt Owner s Manual 2 Select a manual 3 Select Open Downloading the Manuals You can get the latest owner s manual and translations of manuals from the web 1 Go to www garmin com manuals GPSMAP7400 7600 TIP To quickly open this web page scan this code es i El 2 Download the manual Getting More Information If you have any questions about your device you can contact Garmin Product Support The website www garmin com support offers many different troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer most questions e Frequently asked questions FAQs e Software updates e Owner s and installation manuals e Service alerts e Video Contact numbers and addresses Software Update You may need to update the device software when you install the device or add an accessory to the device Loading the New Software on a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer 2 Go to www garmin com support software marine html 3 Select Download next to Garmin Marine Network with SD card Read and agree to the terms Select Download Select Run Select the drive associated with the memory card and select Next gt Finish Noo ff Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software you must obtain a software update memory card or load the l
122. ress claim 126208 NMEA Command request and acknowledge group function 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 126996 Product information 129026 COG and SOG Rapid update Appendix 41 Type PGN Description 129029 GNSS position data 129540 GNSS satellites in view 130306 Wind data 130312 Temperature Transmit 127250 Vessel heading 127258 Magnetic variance 128259 Speed Water referenced 128267 Water depth 129025 Position Rapid update 129283 Cross track error 129284 Navigation data 129285 Navigation route and waypoint info Receive 126992 System time 127250 Vessel heading 127489 Engine parameters Dynamic 127488 Engine parameters Rapid update 127493 Transmission parameters Dynamic 127505 Fluid level 128259 Speed water referenced 128267 Water depth 129025 Position rapid update 129038 AIS class A position report 129039 AIS class B position report 129040 AIS class B extended position report 129539 GNSS DOPs 129794 AIS class A static and voyage related data 129809 AIS class B CS static data report part A 129810 AIS class B CS static data report part B 130310 Environmental parameters 130311 Environmental parameters 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual pressu
123. right side of the chart The options that appear vary based on the location or object you selected 2 Select an option To navigate to the selected location select Navigate To e To mark a waypoint at the cursor location select Create Waypoint To view the distance and bearing of the object from your current location select Measure Distance The distance and bearing appear on the screen Select Select to measure from a location other than your current location e To view tide current celestial chart notes or local services information near the cursor select Information Charts and 3D Chart Views Viewing Details about Navaids From the Navigation chart Fishing chart Perspective 3D chart view or Mariner s Eye 3D chart view you can view details about various types of navigation aids including beacons lights and obstructions NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas NOTE Mariner s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts in some areas 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select a navaid 2 Select the name of the navaid Navigating to a Point on the Chart The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path When using Go To a direct course
124. rns the simulator on or off and allows you to set the time date speed and simulated location Beeper and Display Adjusts the display and sound settings GPS Provides information about the GPS satellites and settings System Information Provides information about the devices on the network and the software version Station Information Adjusts the setup of the station Auto Power Up Turns the device on automatically when power is applied Station Settings Select Settings gt System gt Station Information Change Station Sets the entire station to a new set of defaults based on the location of this station You can also select to use this display as a stand alone individual display instead of grouping it with other displays to make a station GRID Pairing Allows you to pair a GRID remote input device with this station Display Order Sets the order of the displays which is important when using a GRID remote input device Reset Stations Restores the factory default layouts for all displays in the station Viewing System Software Information You can view the software version the basemap version all supplemental map information if applicable the software version for an optional Garmin radar if applicable and the unit ID number You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information Select Settings gt System gt System Information Viewing the Ev
125. s Installation Configures the transducer Transducer Installation Settings RealVu Sonar Settings From a RealVU sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup Point Colors Sets a different color palette for the sonar return points Bottom Style Sets the style for the bottom When you are in deep water you can set this setting to the Points and manually set the range shallower Bottom Colors Sets the color scheme for the bottom Color Key Shows a legend of the depths the colors represent Overlay Data Sets the data shown on the sonar screen Installation Configures the transducer Transducer Installation Settings LiveV Sonar Settings From a LiveV sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup Color Scheme Sets the color palette Trails Sets the how long the trails appear on the screen The trails show the movement of the target Grid Overlay Shows a grid of range lines Noise Reject Reduces the interference and the amount of clutter shown on the sonar screen Scroll History Shows the sonar history in a traditional sonar view Overlay Data Sets the data shown on the sonar screen Installation Configures the transducer Transducer Installation Settings Sonar Noise Rejection Settings From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Noise Reject Interference Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of interference from nearby sources of noise The lowest interference setting that achiev
126. s Turning on Echo Trails From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Echo Trails gt Display Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails 1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Echo Trails gt Time 2 Select the length of the trail Clearing the Echo Trails You can remove the echo trails from the radar screen to reduce the clutter the screen From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Clear Trails Radar Display Settings From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Radar Setup Orientation Sets the perspective of the radar display The orientation setting applies to every radar mode This setting does not apply to the Radar overlay Appearance Sets the color scheme look ahead speed and navigation appearance Front of Boat Compensates for the physical location of the radar scanner on a boat if the radar scanner does not align with the bow stern axis Radar Appearance Settings From a Radar screen select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Appearance NOTE These settings do not apply to the Radar overlay Color Scheme Sets the color scheme Look Ahead Speed Shifts your present location toward the bottom of the screen automatically as your speed increases Enter your top speed for the best results Heading Line Shows an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel on the radar screen Rings Shows the range rings
127. s and Graphs The gauges and graphs provide various information about the engine and environment To view the information a compatible transducer or sensor must be connected to the network Gauges and Graphs 27 Viewing the Gauges 1 Select A V Gauges Controls 2 Select a gauge 3 Select or to view a different gauge page Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge 1 From a gauges screen hold a gauge 2 Select a data type 3 Select the data to display Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits You can configure the upper and lower limits and the range of desired standard operation of a gauge When a value exceeds the range of standard operation the gauge becomes red NOTE Not all options are available for all gauges 1 From the engine gauges screen select Menu gt Gauge Setup gt Set Gauge Limits 2 Select a gauge 3 Select Mode gt Custom 4 Select an option To set the minimum value of the standard operating range select Rated Min To set the maximum value of the standard operating range select Rated Max To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated minimum select Scale Min To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated maximum select Scale Max 5 Select the limit value 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges Before you can view engine and fuel gauges you must be connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable o
128. s chart is best for offshore deep sea fishing NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas Radar Overlay Superimposes radar information on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart when the chartplotter is connected to a radar This feature is not available with all models Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart NOTE The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts in some areas The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your course view map information and follow a route The Fishing chart is for offshore fishing To open the Navigation chart select Charts gt Nav Chart To open the Fishing chart select Charts gt Fishing Chart Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen You can quickly zoom in and out of many screens such as the charts and sonar views e Pinch two fingers together to zoom out e Spread two fingers apart to zoom in Selecting a Map If your product has both BlueChart g2 and LakeVii HD built in maps you can select which map to use Not all models have both types of built in maps 1 From the Navigation chart select Menu gt Built In Map 2 Select an option When you are on an inland lake select LakeVu HD e When you are offshore select BlueChart g2 Measuring a Distance on the Chart 1 From a chart or the Radar overlay select a location 2 Select Measure Distance A push pin appears on the screen at your present lo
129. s feature is available with premium charts in some areas 1 From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart select a tide station Tide direction and tide level information appear near 2 Select the station name Animated Tide and Current Indicators NOTE This feature is available with premium charts in some areas You can view indicators for animated tide station and current direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart You must also enable animated icons in the chart settings Showing Tides and Current Indicators An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with an arrow A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide and a blue arrow pointing upward indicates a rising tide When you move the cursor over the tide station indicator the height of the tide at the station appears above the station indicator Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart The direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a specific location on the chart The color of the current arrow indicates the range of speed for the current at that location When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator the specific current speed at the location appears above the direction indicator Color Current Speed Range Yellow 0 to 1 knot Orange 1 to 2 knots Red 2 or more knots Showing Tides and Current Indicators NOTE This feature is available
130. se reduction With echo stretch and filter width set to low the display has the highest resolution but is the most susceptible to noise With echo stretch set to high and filter width set to low the display has a lower resolution but has wider targets With echo stretch and Sonar 19 filter width set to high the display has the lowest resolution but is the least susceptible to noise It is not recommended to set echo stretch to low and filter width to high Bottom Track Sets the frequency used for determining depth The bottom tracking control allows you to select the specific channel that is used to track the bottom For example you can set the bottom tracking for the low frequency for deep water operation Temp Source Sets the channel for the water temperature log when more than one water temperature sensor or temperature capable transducer is connected Transducer Installation Settings From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Installation Transmit Rate Sets the length of time between sonar pings Increasing the transmit rate increases the scroll speed but it may also increase self interference Reducing the transmit rate increases the spacing between transmit pulses and can resolve self interference Transmit Power Reduces transducer ringing near the surface A lower transmit power value reduces transducer ringing Filter Width Defines the edges of the target A shorter filter defines the edges
131. sed radar mode such as Harbor Offshore or Sentry and all settings configurations applied to the Radar overlay are also applied to the last used radar mode For example if you use Harbor mode and then you switch to the Radar overlay the Radar overlay would show Harbor mode radar data If you changed the gain setting using the Radar overlay menu the gain setting for Harbor mode would change automatically Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment When using the Radar overlay the chartplotter aligns radar data with chart data based on the boat heading which is based by default on data from a magnetic heading sensor connected using a NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network If a heading sensor is not available the boat heading is based on GPS tracking data GPS tracking data indicates the direction in which the boat is moving not the direction in which the boat is pointing If the boat is drifting backward or sideways due to a current or wind the Radar overlay may not perfectly align with the chart data This situation should be avoided by using boat heading data from an electronic compass If the boat heading is based on data from a magnetic heading sensor or an automatic pilot the heading data could be compromised due to incorrect setup mechanical malfunction magnetic interference or other factors If the heading data is 22 Radar compromised the Radar overlay may not align perfectly with the chart data Showing the Radar Overla
132. select Browse or Menu gt Browse 2 Select Select or select an option Enabling Alphabetical Search You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or album in a large list From the media screen select Menu gt Installation gt Alpha Search Setting a Song to Repeat 1 While playing a song select Menu gt Repeat 2 If necessary select Single Setting All Songs to Repeat From the media screen select Menu gt Repeat gt All Setting Songs to Shuffle 1 From the media screen select Menu gt Shuffle 2 If necessary select an option Listening to the Radio Saving a Channel as a Preset You can save up to 15 AM stations and 15 FM stations as presets 1 From the AM FM or VHF page tune the device to a channel 2 Select Presets gt Add Current Channel Removing a Channel Preset 1 Tune the device to a channel 2 Select Menu gt Presets gt Remove Current Channel Changing the Tuning Mode You can change how you select a station for some media types such as FM or AM radio NOTE Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources 1 From the media screen select Menu gt Tuning Mode 2 Select an option 3 Ifnecessary select Select Setting the Tuner Region 1 From the media screen select Menu gt Installation gt Tuner Region 2 Select an option Opening the MTP Source Before you can open the MTP source you must connect your MTP device to a compatible media device You
133. smaller targets are clearly visible on the Radar screen Reducing the gain to eliminate nearby large object interference may cause smaller or distant targets to blink or disappear from the Radar screen Minimizing Side Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen Side lobe interference may appear to streak outward from a target in a semi circular pattern Side lobe effects can be avoided by reducing the gain or reducing the radar range NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Gain 2 Select Down to lower the gain until the semi circular streaked pattern disappears from the Radar screen Reducing the gain to eliminate side lobe interference may cause smaller or distant targets to blink or disappear from the Radar screen Radar 23 Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Automatically You can set the chartplotter to automatically adjust the appearance of clutter caused by choppy sea conditions NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the sea clutter setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay NOTE Not all options and settings are available on all radar and chartplotter models 1 From a radar screen or the radar overlay select Menu gt Noise Rejection gt Sea Clutter
134. t The can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi Fi communications Changing the Wi Fi host allows you to select a chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Wi Fi Network gt Advanced gt Wi Fi Host 2 Follow the on screen instructions Wireless Remote Control Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the Chartplotter Before you can use the wireless remote control with a chartplotter you must pair the remote with the chartplotter You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters and then press the pairing key to switch between the chartlotters 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt Wireless Devices gt Wireless Remote 2 Select New Connection 3 Follow the on screen instructions Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the battery life 1 On the chartplotter select Settings gt Communications gt Wireless Devices gt Wireless Remote gt Backlight 2 Follow the on screen instructions Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters 1 On the chartplotter select Settings gt Communications gt Wireless Devices gt Wireless Remote gt Disconnect All 2 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Garmin Helm Application with the Chartplotter Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm application you must download and install the application and
135. t or to manually adjust the range TIP When viewing multiple sonar screens you can select Select to choose the active screen Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Zoom 2 Select an option To zoom in on the sonar data from the bottom depth select Bottom Lock e To set the depth range of the magnified area manually select Set Zoom select View Up or View Down to set the depth range of the magnified area and select Zoom In or Zoom Out to increase or decrease the magnification of the magnified area To set the depth and zoom automatically select Set Zoom gt Auto e To cancel the zoom select No Zoom Setting the Scroll Speed You can set the rate at which the sonar image moves across the screen A higher scroll speed shows more detail especially while moving or trolling A lower scroll speed displays sonar information on the screen longer Setting the scroll speed on one sonar view applies to all the sonar views 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Scroll Speed 2 Select an option To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed over ground or water speed data select Auto The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat speed so targets in the water are drawn with the correct aspect ratio and appear less distorted When viewing DownV or SideV sonar views it is recommend to use the Auto setting e To use a very fast scr
136. t Communications gt NMEA 0183 Setup Port Types See Setting the Communication Format for Each NMEA 0183 Port Output Sentences See Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences Position Precision Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output XTE Precision Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the decimal point for NMEA crosstalk error output Waypoint IDs Sets the device to transmit waypoint names or numbers via NMEA 0183 while navigating Using numbers may resolve compatibility issues with older NMEA 0183 autopilots Defaults Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original factory defaults Diagnostics Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences You can enable and disable NMEA 0183 output sentences 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt NMEA 0183 Setup gt Output Sentences 2 Select an option 3 Select one or more NMEA 0183 output sentences and select Back 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enable or disable additional output sentences Setting the Communication Format for Each NMEA 0183 Port You can configure the communication format for each internal NMEA 0183 port when connecting your chartplotter to external NMEA 0183 devices a computer or other Garmin devices 1 Select Settings gt Communications gt NMEA 0183 Setup gt Port Types 2 Select an input or output port 3 Selecta format e To support the input or ou
137. t Other Vessels gt List gt Show 2 Select the type of threats to include in the list Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active transponder signals from other vessels You can configure how other vessels appear on the Radar screen If any setting except the AIS display range is configured for one radar mode the setting is applied to every other radar mode The details and projected heading settings configured for one radar mode are applied to every other radar mode and to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Other Vessels gt Display Setup 2 Select an option To indicate the distance from your location within which AIS vessels appear select Display Range and select a distance e To show details about AlS activated vessels select Details gt Show To set the projected heading time for AlS activated vessels select Proj Heading and enter the time e To show the tracks of AIS vessels select Trails and select the length of the track that appears VRM and EBL The variable range marker VRM and the electronic bearing line EBL measure the distance and bearing from your boat to a target object On the Radar screen the VRM appears as a circle that is centered on the present location of your boat and the EBL appears as a line that begins at the present location of your boat and intersects the VRM The point of inters
138. ta shown select Overlays select a data field and select the new data type Adding a SmartMode Layout You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs Each customization made to one SmartMode layout for the home screen in a station appears on all displays in the station 1 From the home screen select SmartMode gt Menu gt Add Layout 2 Select an option To change the name select Name amp Symbol gt Name enter a new name and select Done To change the symbol select Name amp Symbol gt Symbol and select a new symbol e To change the number of functions shown select Functions and select a number e To change the function of the portion of the screen select the area to change and select a function from the list on the right e To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a multi function display select Split and select an option To change how data appears on the page select Overlays and select an option To change the type of data shown select Overlays select a data field and select the new data type Adding a Custom Combination Screen You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs 1 Select Combos gt Menu gt Add Combo 2 Select an option To change the name select Name enter a new name and select Done To change the number of functions shown select Functions and select a number e To change the function of the portion of the screen s
139. ted from the home screen one display can show the navigation chart and another display can show the radar screen Adding an Item to Favorites 1 From the home screen select a category from the right 2 Hold a button The item is added to the Favorites home screen category Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination Page You can customize the layout and data shown in the combination pages and SmartMode layouts When you change the layout of a page in a display you are interacting with the change appears only on that display except for the SmartMode name and symbol When you change the SmartMode name or symbol for the layout the new name or symbol appears on all displays in the station 1 Open a page to customize 2 Select Menu 3 Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo 4 Select an option To change the name select Name or Name amp Symbol gt Name enter a new name and select Done To change the SmartMode symbol select Name amp Symbol gt Symbol and select a new symbol To change the number of functions shown select Functions and select a number To change the function of the portion of the screen select the area to change and select a function from the list on the right e To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a multi function display select Split and select an option To change how data appears on the page select Overlays and select an option e To change the type of da
140. ter range targets e Select 4 to decrease the range e Select to increase the range Tips for Selecting a Radar Range e Determine what information you need to see on the Radar screen For example do you need information about nearby weather conditions or targets and traffic or are you more concerned about distant weather conditions e Assess the environmental conditions where the radar is being used Especially in inclement weather longer range radar signals can increase the clutter on the Radar screen and make it more difficult to view information about shorter range targets In rain shorter range radar signals can enable you to view information about nearby objects more effectively if the rain clutter setting is configured optimally e Select the shortest effective range given your reason for using radar and the present environmental conditions Zooming In and Out of the Radar Screen e Pinch two fingers together to zoom out Spread two fingers apart to zoom in e Drag the screen to pan and then select or to zoom if necessary Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select a location 2 Select Create Waypoint Sentry Mode Sentry mode allows you to put the radar into timed transmit mode in which you can configure a radar transmit and standby cycle to conserve power You can also enable a guard zone in this mode which identifies a safe zone around your boat and
141. the next turn on the chart Navigation with a Chartplotter 5 Select Add Turn The chartplotter marks the location of the turn with a waypoint 6 If necessary repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns 7 Select the final destination Viewing a List of Routes Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths Editing a Saved Route You can change the name of a route or change the turns the route contains 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths 2 Select a route 3 Select Review gt Edit Route 4 Select an option To change the name select Name and enter the name e To select a waypoint from the turn list select Edit Turns gt Use Turn List and select a waypoint from the list To select a turn using the chart select Edit Turns gt Use Chart and select a location on the chart Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them you must create and save at least one route 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Routes amp Auto Guidance Paths 2 Select a route 3 Select Navigate To 4 Select an option To navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was created select Forward To navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was created select Backward A magenta line appears In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course
142. the options and features discussed in this manual The categories along the right of the screen provide quick access to the main features of your chartplotter For example the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the sonar feature You can save items you commonly access to the Favorites category Introduction All of the options along the bottom of the home screen are visible on all other screens except for the Settings button The Settings button is accessible only from the home screen When viewing another screen you can return to the home screen by selecting Home When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine Network you can group them together into a station A station enables the displays to work together instead of as several separate displays When you select Home on one display each display in the station returns to the home screen You can customize the layout of the pages on each display making each page different on each display When you change the layout of a page in one display the changes appear on only that display When you change the name and symbol of the layout those changes appear on all displays in the station to maintain a consistent appearance The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity such as cruising or docking When a SmartMode button is selected from the home screen each display in the station can show unique information For example when Cruising is selec
143. ther obstacles Auto Guidance Creates a path to a destination using Auto Guidance This option is available only when using a compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter It provides a turn by turn navigation line to the destination avoiding land and other obstacles The navigation line is based on the chart data and the safe depth safe height and shoreline distance user defined chartplotter settings Using these settings and chart data the chartplotter creates a navigation line that avoids all areas that cannot be navigated between the present location and the destination When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000 the autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route Basic Navigation Questions Answer Navigate using Go To See Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To Question How do make the chartplotter point me in the direction in which want to go bearing How do make the device guide me along a straight line minimizing cross track to a location using the shortest distance from the present Build a single leg route and navigate it using Route To See Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location Answer Build a multi leg route and navigate it using Route To See Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location Navigate using Route To See Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Locati
144. ting reduces the appearance of clutter caused by nearby rain but it can also reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the rain clutter settings configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay 1 From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Noise Rejection gt Rain Clutter 2 Select Up or Down to decrease or increase the appearance of nearby rain clutter until other targets are clearly visible on the Radar screen Clutter caused by rain may still be visible Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen You can reduce the appearance of clutter caused by interference from another nearby radar source when the Cross Talk Reject setting is on NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the crosstalk setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay select Menu gt Noise Rejection gt Crosstalk Rej Echo Trails The echo trails feature enables you to track the movement of vessels on the radar display You can change the length of time the trail is displayed NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the settings configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or to the radar overlay NOTE Not all options and settings are available on all radar and chartplotter model
145. ting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum Time Sets the time format time zone and daylight saving time Navigation Settings NOTE Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware Select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation Route Labels Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on the map Turn Transition Adjusts how the chartplotter transitions to the next turn or leg or the route You can set the transition to be based on time or distance before the turn You can increase the time or distance value to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line with many frequent turns or at higher speeds For straighter routes or slower speeds lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy Auto Guidance Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth Safe Height and Shoreline Distance when you are using some premium maps Route Start Selects a starting point for route navigation Auto Guidance Line Configurations The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line If an area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area If an area at the beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that
146. ting while navigating The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative not absolute To ensure the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway 1 Dock your vessel or drop the anchor 2 Select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Normal 3 Select a destination that you have navigated to previously Select Navigate To gt Auto Guidance 5 Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel 6 Select an option e If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select Menu gt Navigation Options gt Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 e Ifthe Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Far e Ifthe turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide select Settings gt Preferences gt Navigation gt Auto Guidance gt Shoreline Distance gt Near 7 Ifyou selected Near or Far in step 6 review the placement of the Auto Guidance line and determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient travel Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obst
147. tion To select a different color palette for the bottom select Sonar Setup gt Bottom Colors and select an option e To select a different style for the bottom select Sonar Setup gt Bottom Style and select an option To hide or show the color legend on the side of the screen select Sonar Setup gt Color Key Adjusting the RealV Sweep Speed You can update how quickly the transducer sweeps back and forth A faster sweep rate creates a less detailed image but the screen refreshes faster A slower sweep rate creates a more detailed image but the screen refreshes more slowly NOTE This feature is not available for the RealVU 3D Historical sonar view 1 From a RealV sonar view select Menu gt Sweep Speed 2 Select an option Turning On the A Scope NOTE This feature is not available in all sonar views The a scope is a vertical flasher along the right side of the full screen sonar view This feature expands the most recently received sonar data so that it is easier to see It can also be helpful for detecting fish that are close to the bottom From a sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup gt Appearance gt A Scope gt On Selecting the Transducer Type Before you can select the transducer type you must know what kind of transducer you have If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the chartplotter you may need to set the transducer type to make the sonar function properly If the d
148. tion 36 40 T tacking and gybing 14 heading hold 14 wind hold 14 targeting 21 temperature log 29 tide stations 4 29 indicators 4 tracks 11 clearing 12 copying 39 40 deleting 12 editing 12 list 12 navigating 12 recording 12 saving 12 saving as route 12 showing 7 11 transducer 14 18 20 trip gauges 29 troubleshooting 41 U unit ID 36 units of measure 36 updates software 1 user data deleting 12 synchronizing 12 V vessel trails 7 27 VHF radio 26 calling an AIS target 27 distress calls 26 27 DSC channel 27 individual routine call 27 video 34 36 configuring 34 35 source 34 35 viewing 34 35 voltage 38 VRM 22 adjusting 22 measuring 22 showing 22 WwW warning manager 29 messages 29 30 water speed 38 temperature log 29 temperature offset 38 waypoints 8 41 copying 40 creating 3 8 34 deleting 9 editing 9 man overboard 8 navigating to 9 radar 21 showing 7 sonar 16 synchronizing 12 tracked vessel 27 viewing list of 9 weather 34 weather 7 31 32 alarms 38 broadcasts 32 charts 32 34 fishing 33 fishing chart 34 forecast 32 34 navigation chart 34 overlay 34 precipitation 32 sea conditions 33 subscription 31 34 surface pressure 33 visibility 33 water temperature 33 wave information 33 winds 33 Wi Fitechnology 39 wind angle graph 29 wind gauges 28 29 wind hold 14 adjusting 14 wind speed graph 29 wireless devices 39 connecting a wireless device 39 network configu
149. tput of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences select NMEA Std e To support the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data for most AIS receivers select NMEA High Speed e To support the input or output of Garmin proprietary data for interfacing with Garmin software select Garmin 4 Repeat steps 2 3 to configure additional input or output ports NMEA 2000 Settings Select Settings gt Communications gt NMEA 2000 Setup Device List Displays the devices connected to the network Label Devices Changes the labels for available connected devices Device Configuration 37 Garmin Marine Network The Garmin Marine Network allows you to share data from Garmin peripheral devices with the chartplotters quickly and easily You can connect a chartplotter to a Garmin Marine Network to receive data from and share data with other Garmin Marine Network compatible devices and chartplotters Setting Alarms Navigation Alarms Select Settings gt Alarms gt Navigation Arrival Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified distance or time from a turn or a destination Anchor Drag Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored Off Course Sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance System Alarms Alarm Clock Sets an alarm clock Unit Voltage Sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a spe
150. ttings gt Alarms gt AIS gt Collision Alarm gt On A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when a MARPA tagged object or an AlS activated vessel enters the safe zone area around your boat The object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen When the alarm is off the message banner and audible alarm are disabled but the object is still labeled as dangerous on the screen 2 Select Range 3 Select a distance for the safe zone radius around your vessel 4 Select Time To 5 Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is determined to intersect the safe zone For example to be notified of a pending intersection 10 minutes before it will likely occur set Time To to 10 and the alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the safe zone AIS Distress Signals Self contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency position reports when activated The chartplotter can receive signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters SART Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPIRB and other man overboard signals Distress signal transmissions are different than standard AIS transmissions so they appear differently on the chartplotter Instead of tracking a distress signal transmission for collision avoidance you track a distress signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission When you receive a distress signal transmission a distress
151. uding turns select Route To e To use Auto Guidance select Auto Guidance 5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line NOTE When using Auto Guidance a gray segment within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line This is due to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe obstacle height 6 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB 1 Select Info gt User Data gt Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint or an MOB 3 Select Review gt Delete Deleting All Waypoints Select Info gt User Data gt Clear User Data gt Waypoints gt All Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects You can set and follow a direct course from your current location to a selected destination 1 Select a destination Destinations 2 Select Navigate To gt Go To A magenta line appears In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course from your current location to the destination The corrected course is dynamic and it moves with your boat when you are off course 3 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles 4 If
152. urce 1 From the video screen select Menu gt Source 2 Selectthe camera 3 Select Video Setup gt Set Input 4 Select the video input Video Camera Movement Control NOTICE Do not aim the camera at the sun or extremely bright objects Damage to the lens may occur Always use the chartplotter controls or buttons to pan and tilt the camera Do not manually move the camera unit Manually moving the camera may damage the camera NOTE This feature is available only when a compatible camera is connected You may need to update the camera software to use this feature You can control the movements of the connected video cameras that support panning tilting and zooming Controlling Video Cameras Using On Screen Controls On screen controls allow you to control pan tilt zoom PTZ cameras Refer to the camera manual for a list of available features 1 From a video screen touch the screen The video controls appear on the screen 2 Select an option To zoom in and out use the zoom button To pan or tilt the camera use the compass rose TIP Hold in the compass rose to continue to move the camera in the desired direction Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures When a networked video camera supports gesture responses you can control pan tilt zoom cameras using gestures directly on the chartplotter screen Check your camera user manual for a list of available features TIP Using gestures allows video contr
153. using a fixed frequency you should consider your goals and water conditions when using Chirp Some sonar black boxes and transducers also provide the ability to customize preset frequencies for each transducer element which enables you to change the frequency quickly using the presets as the water and your goals change Sonar 17 Viewing two frequencies concurrently using the split frequency view allows you to see deeper with the lower frequency return and at the same time see more detail from the higher frequency return Selecting Frequencies NOTE You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar views and transducers You can indicate which frequencies appear on the sonar screen 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Frequency 2 Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth For more information on frequencies see Sonar Frequencies Creating a Frequency Preset NOTE Not available with all transducers You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency which allows you to change frequencies quickly 1 From a sonar view select Menu gt Frequency 2 Select Manage Frequencies gt New Preset 3 Enter a frequency Customizing the Panoptix Sonar Views NOTE Not all models support Panoptix transducers Adjusting the Appearance of the LiveV Sonar Views 1 From aLiveV sonar view select Menu gt Sonar Setup 2 Select an option To change the colors of the sonar view select Color Scheme and se
154. utopilot 2 Select Menu gt Tack Gybe 3 Select a direction The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold Before you can engage wind hold you must have a wind sensor installed 1 Engage wind hold Engaging Wind Hold 2 Select Menu gt Tack Gybe 3 Select Tack or Gybe The autopilot steers your boat through a tack or gybe and information about the progress of the tack or gybe appears on the screen Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay The tack and gybe delay allows you to delay steering a tack and gybe after you initiate the maneuver 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Sailing Setup gt Tack Delay 2 Select the length of the delay 3 If necessary select Done Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor NOTE The gybe inhibitor does not prevent you from manually performing a gybe using the helm or step steering The gybe inhibitor prevents the autopilot from performing a gybe 1 From the autopilot screen select Menu gt Autopilot Setup gt Sailing Setup gt Gybe Inhibitor 2 Select Enabled Sonar When properly connected to an optional Garmin sounder module and a transducer your compatible chartplotter can be used as a fishfinder Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the area The adjustments you can make to each sonar view vary depending on the view you are in and the chartplotter model sounder module and transducer you have conne
155. w MARPA tagged vessels select MARPA gt Show e To show details about AlS activated and MARPA tagged vessels select Details gt Show To set the projected heading time for AlS activated and MARPA tagged vessels select Proj Heading and enter the time e To show the tracks of AIS vessels select the length of the track that appears using a trail select Trails and select the length Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view select an AIS vessel 2 Select AIS Vessel gt 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 a chart or a 3D chart view select an AIS vessel 2 Select AIS Vessel Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view select an AIS vessel 2 Select AIS Vessel gt Deactivate Viewing a List of AlS and MARPA Threats 1 From a chart or a 3D chart view select Menu gt Other Vessels gt List gt Show 2 Select the type of threats to include in the list Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm Before you can set a collision alarm you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device or radar The safe zone collision alarm is used only with AIS and MARPA MARPA functionality works with radar The safe zone is used for collision avoidance and can be customized 1 Select Se
156. y The radar overlay displays data based on the most recently used radar mode Select Charts gt Radar Overlay The radar picture appears in orange and overlays the navigation chart Setting a Custom Park Position If you have more than one radar on your boat you must be viewing the radar screen for the radar you want to adjust By default the antenna is stopped perpendicular to the pedestal when it is not spinning You can adjust this position 1 From the radar screen select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Antenna Configuration gt Park Position 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna when stopped and select Back Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone You can indicate an area within which the radar scanner does not transmit signals NOTE This feature is not available on all radar and chartplotter models 1 From a radar screen select Menu gt Radar Setup gt Enable No Transmit Zone The no transmit zone is indicated by a shaded area on the radar screen 2 Select Adjust No Transmit Zone gt Move No Transmit Zone 3 Select Angle 1 and select the new location for the first angle 4 Select Angle 2 and select the new location for the second angle 5 Select Done Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals From a radar screen select Menu gt Radar To Standby TIP Press from any screen to quickly stop radar transmission Optimizing the Radar Display You can adjust t
157. you continue to get the message contact Garmin product support Setting the Vessel Type You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter settings and to use features customized for your boat type 1 Select Settings gt My Vessel gt Vessel Type 2 Select Powerboat or Sailboat Other Vessels Settings When your compatible chartplotter is connected to an AIS device or VHF radio you can set up how other vessels are displayed on the chartplotter Select Settings gt Other Vessels AIS Enables and disables AIS signal reception DSC Enables and disables digital selective calling DSC Collision Alarm Sets the collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm AIS EPIRB Test Enables test signals from Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPRIB AIS MOB Test Enables test signals from man overboard MOB devices AIS SART Test Enables test transmissions from Search and Rescue Transponders SART Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings NOTE This will delete all settings information you have entered Select Settings gt System gt System Information gt Factory Settings gt Reset Communication with Wireless Devices The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you can connect wireless devices Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps including BlueChart Mobile and Garmin Helm See www garmin com for more information Setting Up the Wi Fi

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