Garmin GPS Receiver 1000 800 User Manual

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GPSMAP 800/1000 Series  
Owner’s Manual  
June 2014  
190-01658-00_0B  
Printed in Taiwan  
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The images in this manual are for reference only and may not  
match your device exactly.  
Introduction  
WARNING  
Getting More Information  
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the  
product box for product warnings and other important  
information.  
If you have any questions about your device, you can contact  
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Garmin Product Support.  
The website, www.garmin.com/support, offers many different  
troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer  
most questions.  
Device Front View  
Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)  
Software updates  
Owner's and installation manuals  
Service alerts  
Video  
Contact numbers and addresses  
Inserting Memory Cards  
You can use optional memory cards in the chartplotter. Map  
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and  
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other  
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record  
sonar data and transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and  
tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer.  
Automatic backlight sensor  
Power key  
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Device keys  
Number pad (available on 10 inch models only)  
SD memory card slot  
Soft keys  
Open the access door on the front of the chartplotter.  
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Device Keys  
Turns on and off the device when held.  
Adjusts the backlight and color mode when quickly pressed  
and released.  
Zooms out of a chart or view.  
Zooms in to a chart or view.  
Insert the memory card with the label facing to the right.  
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Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.  
SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.  
Press the card in until it clicks.  
Close the door.  
BACK  
MARK  
HOME  
MENU  
Returns to the previous screen.  
Saves the present location as a waypoint.  
Returns to the Home screen.  
Loading the New Software on a Memory  
Card  
The device may contain a software-update memory card. If so,  
follow the instructions provided with the card. If a software  
update memory card is not included, you must copy the  
software update to a memory card.  
Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.  
Closes a menu, when applicable.  
Downloading the Manuals  
You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of  
manuals from the web.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.  
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Select Download next to “Garmin Marine Network with SD  
card.”  
Select Manuals.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the manual for  
your product.  
Read and agree to the terms.  
Select Download.  
Select Run.  
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Manual Conventions  
In this manual, the term “select” is used to describe these  
actions.  
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select  
Next > Finish.  
Touching an item on the screen (for touchscreen devices  
only).  
Updating the Device Software  
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a  
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a  
memory card.  
Using the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and then  
pressing SELECT (for hard key devices only).  
Pressing a key, such as SELECT or MENU.  
Turn on the chartplotter.  
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When you are instructed to select multiple items in a series,  
small arrows appear in the text. For example, "select MENU >  
Add," indicates that you need to select the MENU item or hard  
key and then select the Add item.  
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into  
the card slot.  
Introduction  
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NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to  
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is  
inserted.  
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >  
Helm App.  
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Select an option.  
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Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.  
Wait several minutes while the software update process  
completes.  
Communication with Wireless Devices  
The device returns to normal operation after the software  
update process is complete.  
The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you  
can connect wireless devices. Also, some models can connect  
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to Bluetooth wireless devices using the AVRCP profile.  
Remove the memory card.  
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NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device  
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.  
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Setting Up the WiFi Wireless Network  
The chartplotters can create a WiFi 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.  
GPS Satellite Signals  
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must  
collect satellite data and establish the current location. When  
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >  
Wi-Fi® Network > Wi-Fi® > On > OK.  
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the chartplotter acquires satellite signals,  
of the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite  
signals, disappears and a flashing question mark appears  
appears at the top  
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.  
Enter a password.  
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over on the chart.  
You will need this password to access the wireless network  
from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.  
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com  
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  
Selecting the GPS Source  
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have  
more than one GPS source.  
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to  
share data.  
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.  
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Select the source for GPS data.  
From the wireless device, turn on the WiFi technology and  
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search for wireless networks.  
Setting the Vessel Type  
You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter  
settings and to use features customized for your boat type.  
Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network  
Enter the network password.  
Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.  
Select Powerboat or Sailboat.  
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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.  
Adjusting the Backlight  
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.  
TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.  
Select an option:  
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Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >  
Advanced > Wi-Fi® Channel.  
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Enter a new channel.  
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You do not need to change the wireless channel in any devices  
connected to this network.  
Adjust the backlight level.  
Select Auto Backlight.  
Adjusting the Color Mode  
Charts and 3D Chart Views  
The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the  
map data and accessories used.  
Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.  
TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.  
Select an option.  
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You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting  
Charts.  
Customizing the Home Screen  
Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available 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.  
You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.  
From the Home screen, select Customize Home.  
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Select an option:  
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.  
To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item  
to move, and select the new location.  
To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and  
select the new item.  
To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,  
select Remove, and select the item.  
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.  
Using the Garmin Helm™ App with the  
Chartplotter  
Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm  
app, you must download and install the application, and connect  
the chartplotter to a mobile device (Connecting a Wireless  
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are  
available with premium charts, in some areas.  
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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.  
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Description  
Buoy  
Information  
Marine services  
Tide station  
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  
Current station  
bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth  
recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.  
Overhead photo available  
Perspective photo available  
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
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.  
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.  
Navigating to a Point on the Chart  
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart  
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
CAUTION  
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.  
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 > Navigation  
Chart.  
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: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
some areas.  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.  
If necessary, select SELECT.  
Select Navigate To.  
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To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.  
Select an option:  
Zooming In and Out of the Chart  
To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.  
The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom  
of the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that  
distance on the chart.  
To create a route to the location, including turns, select  
Route To.  
Select to zoom out.  
Select to zoom in.  
To use Auto Guidance, select Guide To.  
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.  
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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.  
Panning the Chart with the Keys  
You can move the chart to view an area other than your present  
location.  
From the chart, use the arrow keys.  
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Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your  
present location.  
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow  
water, and other obstacles.  
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys  
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.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to move  
the cursor.  
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Select SELECT.  
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NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
Measuring a Distance on the Chart  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location  
or object.  
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From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.  
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Select Measure Distance.  
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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.  
A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.  
The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper-left  
corner.  
Select an option:  
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TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of  
the cursor, select Set Reference.  
To view details of objects in the vicinity of the cursor,  
select Review.  
Chart Symbols  
This table contains some of the common symbols you might see  
on the detailed charts.  
NOTE: Review does not appear if the cursor is not near  
an object. If the cursor is near only one object, the name  
of the object appears.  
Charts and 3D Chart Views  
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To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.  
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.  
To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select New  
Waypoint.  
To view the distance and bearing of the object from your  
current location, select Measure Distance.  
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.  
The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Select  
Set Reference to measure from a location other than  
your current location.  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local  
services information near the cursor, select Information.  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide  
station.  
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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.  
Tide direction and tide level information appear near  
Select an option to view additional station information:  
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Select the station name.  
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
If more than one item is in the vicinity, select Review, and  
select the station name.  
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are  
available with premium charts, in some areas.  
Animated Tide and Current Indicators  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.  
If necessary, select Review.  
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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 and  
Select the name of the navaid.  
Selecting a Map  
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If your product has both BlueChart g2 and LakeVü™ HD built-  
in maps, you can select which map to use. Not all models have  
both types of built-in maps.  
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.  
From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Built-in Map.  
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Select an option:  
When you are on an inland lake, select LakeVü™ HD.  
When you are offshore, select BlueChart® g2.  
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.  
Premium Charts  
CAUTION  
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.  
Color  
Yellow  
Orange  
Red  
Current Speed Range  
0 to 1 knot  
1 to 2 knots  
2 or more knots  
NOTE: Not all models support all charts.  
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Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart g2 Vision , allow  
Showing and Configuring Tides and Currents  
you to get the most out of your chartplotter. In addition to  
detailed marine charting, premium charts may contain these  
features, which are available in some areas.  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
You can show static or animated tide and current station  
indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart.  
Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the  
boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.  
From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select MENU > Chart  
Setup > Tides & Currents.  
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Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view  
that visually represents the sea floor according to the  
information on the chart.  
Select an option:  
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To show current station indicators and tide station  
indicators on the chart, select On.  
Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom  
contours and without navigational data. This chart works well  
for offshore deep-sea fishing.  
To show animated tide station indicators and animated  
current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.  
High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution  
satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on  
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally  
significant aerial photos to help you visualize your  
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  
Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point  
of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal  
roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, and local  
attractions.  
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to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by  
changing the map zoom detail.  
Symbol Description  
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.  
From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Chart Setup >  
Satellite Photos.  
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Select an option:  
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Select Land Only to show standard chart information on  
the water, with photos overlaying the land.  
Select Photo Map Blend 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.  
Dangerous target is lost. A red 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 dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the  
3D chart view.  
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks  
Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you  
must turn on the Photo setting in the chart setup.  
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.  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking  
feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their  
status.  
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.  
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.  
From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:  
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To view an overhead photo, select  
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To view a perspective photo, select  
taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the  
direction of the cone.  
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Select Review > Aerial Photo.  
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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.  
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.  
When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information  
are provided by an activated AIS target, the 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.  
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 Targeting Symbols  
Symbol Description  
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.  
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.  
Target is selected.  
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View  
Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an  
external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from  
other vessels.  
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.  
You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a  
3D chart view. The display range configured for one chart or  
one 3D chart view 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.  
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.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other  
Vessels > AIS/MARPA Dis. Setup.  
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Select an option:  
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To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS  
vessels appear, select Display Range, and select a  
distance.  
Charts and 3D Chart Views  
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To show details about AIS-activated vessels, select  
Details > Show.  
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols  
Symbol Description  
To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated  
vessels, select Proj. Heading, and enter the time.  
AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more  
information about the transmission and begin navigation.  
To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select Trails, and  
select the length of the track that appears using a trail.  
Transmission lost.  
Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of  
their distress signal device, and does not represent a true  
emergency.  
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.  
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Transmission test lost.  
Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.  
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel  
You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS  
heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted  
AIS vessel.  
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.  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.  
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Select AIS Vessel.  
Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.  
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Select an option:  
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.  
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To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio  
Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.  
Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate Target.  
To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,  
select AIS-MOB Test.  
Viewing a List of AIS Threats  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other  
Vessels > AIS/MARPA List.  
To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder  
(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.  
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm  
Before you can set a safe-zone collision alarm, you must have a  
compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device.  
Turning Off AIS Reception  
AIS signal reception is turned on by default.  
Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.  
The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS. The safe  
zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized.  
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 vessels.  
Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS/MARPA Alarm > On.  
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A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when an  
AIS-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.  
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.  
Select Range.  
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These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views, except  
the radar overlay and Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings).  
Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your  
vessel.  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU.  
Select Time To.  
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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.  
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  
AIS Distress Signals  
Perspective 3D or Mariner's Eye 3D chart views.  
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.  
Navaids: Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart.  
Laylines: Adjusts the laylines, when in sailing mode (Laylines  
Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings. This might  
appear in the Chart Setup menu.  
Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings. This might  
appear in the Chart Setup menu.  
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission  
When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress  
signal alarm appears.  
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.  
Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the  
transmission.  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >  
Chart Setup.  
Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the  
land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart,  
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when certain premium maps are used (Showing Satellite  
Compass Tape: Shows the compass tape data bar when the  
vessel is navigating to a destination.  
Water Overlay: Enables relief shading, which shows the  
gradient of the bottom with shading, or sonar imagery, which  
helps identify the density of the of the bottom. This feature is  
available only with some premium maps.  
Editing the Data Fields  
You can change the data shown in the overlay numbers  
displayed on the charts and other screens.  
From a screen that supports overlay numbers, select MENU.  
If necessary, select Chart Setup.  
Select Overlay Numbers > Edit Layout.  
Select a layout.  
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Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide  
station indicators on the chart (Showing and Configuring  
Tides and Currents) and enables the tides and current slider,  
which sets the time for which tides and currents are reported  
on the map.  
Select a data field.  
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.  
Select the type of data shown in the field.  
Available data options vary based on the chartplotter and  
network configuration.  
Showing a Navigation Inset  
You can control whether a navigation inset appears on some  
chart views. The navigation inset is shown only when the boat is  
navigating to a destination.  
Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This  
feature is available only with some premium maps.  
Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU.  
If necessary, select Chart Setup.  
Select Overlay Numbers > Nav. Inset > Auto.  
Select Navigation Inset Setup.  
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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.  
Complete an action:  
To show waypoint velocity made good (VMG) when  
navigating a route with more than one leg, select Route  
Leg Details > On.  
Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and  
Chart Views  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU > Waypoints &  
Tracks.  
To show next-turn data based on distance, select Next  
Turn > Distance.  
Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view.  
To show next-turn data based on time, select Next Turn >  
Time.  
Waypoints: Shows the list of waypoints (Viewing a List of all  
To indicate how the destination data appears, select  
Destination, and select an option.  
New Waypoint: Creates a new waypoint.  
Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart.  
Active Tracks: Shows the active track options menu.  
Chart Appearance Settings  
You can adjust the appearance of the different chart views.  
Each setting is specific for the type of chart view that you are in.  
Saved Tracks: Shows the list of saved tracks (Viewing a List of  
NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views  
and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps  
or connected accessories, such as radar.  
Tracks Display: Sets which tracks to display on the chart  
based on track color.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup >  
Chart Appearance.  
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.  
Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map.  
Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at  
From the navigation chart, select MENU.  
different zoom levels.  
Laylines Display: Adjusts how the laylines and vessel are  
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.  
shown on the chart, and adjusts the length of the laylines.  
Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates  
laylines. The Actual setting calculates the laylines by using  
the measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual  
setting calculates the laylines by using manually entered  
windward and leeward angles.  
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.  
Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.  
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.  
Overlay Numbers Settings  
From a chart, 3D chart view, the Radar screen, or a  
Combinations screen, select MENU > Overlay Numbers.  
Safety Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the  
specified depth.  
Edit Layout: Sets the layout of the data overlay, or data fields.  
Depth Range Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to  
You can select the data to be shown within each data field.  
shade between.  
Nav. Inset: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel is  
Symbols: Shows and configures the appearance of various  
symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid  
symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.  
navigating to a destination.  
Navigation Inset Setup: Allows you to configure the navigation  
inset to show Route Leg Details, and to control when the  
inset appears before a turn or destination.  
Inset Map: Shows a map zoomed in on the vessel's location in  
the corner of the main map.  
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Style: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.  
Proj. Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-  
activated vessels.  
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.  
Trails: Shows the tracks of AIS vessels, and select the length of  
the track that appears using a trail.  
Safe Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for Mariner’s  
Fish Eye 3D Settings  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
Eye 3D.  
NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard  
colors in Mariner’s Eye 3D. It does not affect the safe water  
depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water  
alarm setting.  
From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select MENU.  
View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.  
Tracks: Shows tracks.  
Range Rings: Shows and configures the appearance of range  
rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart  
views.  
Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by  
the transducer.  
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.  
Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.  
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Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines  
You can show the heading line and the course over ground  
(COG) line on the chart.  
CAUTION  
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.  
COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the  
bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is  
connected.  
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.  
From a chart view, select MENU > Chart Setup > Chart  
Appearance > Heading Line.  
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If necessary, select Source, and select an option:  
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To automatically use the source available, select Auto.  
To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS  
Heading (COG).  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
some areas.  
To use data from a connected heading sensor, select  
North Reference.  
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are  
available with premium charts, in some areas.  
To use data from both a connected heading sensor and  
the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.  
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
This displays both the heading line and the COG line on  
the chart.  
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.  
Select Display, and select an option:  
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Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the  
line shown on the chart.  
Basic Navigation Questions  
Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate  
the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at  
your present speed.  
Question  
How do I make the chartplotter Navigate using Go To. See Setting  
point me in the direction in and Following a Direct Course Using  
which I want to go (bearing)? Go To.  
Answer  
Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart  
Views  
NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as  
How do I make the device  
Build a single-leg route and navigate it  
guide me along a straight line using Route To. See Creating and  
(minimizing cross track) to a  
location using the shortest  
distance from the present  
location?  
an AIS receiver or VHF radio.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels.  
AIS/MARPA List: Shows the AIS list (Viewing a List of AIS  
Threats).  
How do I make the device  
guide me to a location while  
avoiding charted obstacles?  
Build a multi-leg route and navigate it  
using Route To. See Creating and  
DSC List: Shows the DSC list (DSC List).  
AIS/MARPA Dis. Setup: See AIS Display Settings.  
DSC Trails: Shows the tracks of DSC vessels, and selects the  
How do I make the device  
steer my automatic pilot?  
Navigate using Route To. See  
length of the track that appears using a trail.  
AIS/MARPA Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting  
Can the device create a path  
for me?  
If you have premium maps that  
support Auto Guidance and are in an  
area covered by Auto Guidance,  
navigate using Auto Guidance. See  
AIS Display Settings  
NOTE: AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and  
active transponder signals from other vessels.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other Vessels >  
AIS/MARPA Dis. Setup.  
How do I change the Auto  
Guidance settings for my  
boat?  
AIS Dis. Range: Indicates the distance from your location within  
which AIS vessels appear.  
Details: Shows details about AIS-activated vessels.  
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rigging can be damaged or cause injury to any crew or  
passengers during an unexpected gybe maneuver.  
Destinations  
You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart  
views or using the lists.  
You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of  
three methods: Go To, Route To, or Guide To.  
Searching for a Destination by Name  
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.  
You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved  
tracks, and marine services destinations by name.  
Select Nav Info > Search by Name.  
Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.  
If necessary, select Done.  
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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 that avoid land and other obstacles.  
The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria  
appear.  
Select the destination.  
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Guide To: 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  
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart  
From the Navigation chart, select a destination.  
Searching for a Destination Using Nav Info  
Select Nav Info.  
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Select an option:  
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To view a list of preloaded locations and previously  
marked locations, select Waypoints.  
To view a list of previously saved routes, select Routes.  
To view a list of recorded tracks, select Tracks.  
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using NMEA 2000 , the autopilot follows the Auto Guidance  
route.  
To view a list of slips, moorings, and other offshore points  
of interest, select Offshore Services.  
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To  
To view a list of marinas and other inland points of  
interest, select Inland Services.  
CAUTION  
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.  
To search for a destination by name, select Search by  
Name.  
Select a destination.  
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You can set and follow a direct course from your current  
location to a selected destination.  
Searching for a Marine Services Destination  
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some  
areas.  
Select a destination (Destinations).  
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Select Navigate To > Go To.  
The chartplotter contains information for thousands of  
destinations offering marine services.  
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.  
Select Nav Info.  
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Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.  
If necessary, select the marine service category.  
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow  
water, and other obstacles.  
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The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the  
distance and bearing to each.  
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).  
Select a destination.  
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You can select or to view additional information or to  
show the location on a chart.  
Setting and Following a Course Using Auto Guidance  
Courses  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Select a destination (Destinations).  
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Select Navigate To > Guide To.  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
Review the course indicated by the magenta Auto Guidance  
line.  
some areas.  
CAUTION  
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow  
water, and other obstacles.  
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Garmin recommends using Guide To only under motor power.  
Using Guide To while under sail can cause an unexpected  
gybe, risking damage to the sailboat. Unattended sails and  
NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within  
any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance  
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cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due  
to the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum  
safe obstacle height.  
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint  
CAUTION  
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.  
Autopilot Navigation  
When you start navigation (Go To, Route To, or Guide To), if  
you are connected through a NMEA 2000 network to a  
compatible Garmin autopilot, you are prompted to engage the  
autopilot.  
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.  
Stopping Navigation  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >  
Stop Navigation.  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
some areas.  
Before you can navigate to a waypoint, you must create a  
waypoint.  
Waypoints  
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.  
Select a waypoint.  
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Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint  
From any screen, select MARK.  
Select Navigate To.  
Select an option:  
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints > New Waypoint.  
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To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.  
Select an option:  
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To create a route to the location, including turns, select  
Route To.  
To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates,  
select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.  
To use Auto Guidance, select Guide To.  
To create the waypoint using a chart, select Use Chart,  
select the location, and select Select.  
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.  
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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.  
Marking and Starting Navigation to an MOB Location  
When you mark a waypoint, you can designate it as a man  
overboard (MOB) location.  
Select an option:  
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow  
water, and other obstacles.  
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From any screen, select MARK > Man Overboard.  
From the Home screen, select Man Overboard > Yes.  
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB  
An international MOB symbol marks the active MOB point and  
the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the marked location.  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.  
Select a waypoint or an MOB.  
Select Delete.  
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Viewing a List of all Waypoints  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.  
Deleting All Waypoints  
Editing a Saved Waypoint  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >  
Waypoints > All.  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.  
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Select a waypoint.  
Select Edit Waypoint.  
Select an option:  
Routes  
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you  
to your final destination.  
To add a name, select Name, and enter a name.  
To change the symbol, select Symbol.  
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.  
To change the depth, select Depth.  
To change the water temperature, select Water Temp..  
To change the comment, select Comment.  
To move the position of the waypoint, select Move.  
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
Moving a Saved Waypoint  
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.  
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From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a  
destination.  
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Select a waypoint.  
Select Navigate To > Route To.  
Select the location of the last turn before the destination.  
Select Add Turn.  
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Select Edit Waypoint > Move.  
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.  
If necessary, repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns,  
working backward from the destination to the present  
location of your vessel.  
To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter  
Coordinates, and enter the new coordinates.  
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.  
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Select Navigate Route.  
Select Navigate To.  
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Review the course indicated by the magenta line.  
Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route, offset from it  
by a specific distance.  
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow  
water, and other obstacles.  
Indicate how to navigate the route:  
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To navigate the route from the starting point used when  
the route was created, to the left of the original route,  
select Forward – Port.  
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.  
To navigate the route from the starting point used when  
the route was created, to the right of the original route,  
select Forward – Starboard.  
Select Nav Info > Routes > New Route > Use Chart.  
Select the starting location of the route.  
Select Add Turn.  
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To navigate the route from the destination point used  
when the route was created, to the left of the original  
route, select Backward – Port.  
Select the location of the next turn on the chart.  
Select Add Turn.  
To navigate the route from the destination point used  
when the route was created, to the right of the original  
route, select Backward – Starboard.  
The chartplotter marks the location of the turn with a  
waypoint.  
If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns.  
Select the final destination.  
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If necessary, select Done.  
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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.  
Viewing a List of Routes  
Select Nav Info > Routes.  
Editing a Saved Route  
You can change the name of a route or change the turns the  
route contains.  
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.  
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Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering  
to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.  
Select Nav Info > Routes.  
Select a route.  
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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).  
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Select Edit Route.  
Select an option:  
Deleting a Saved Route  
To change the name, select Name, and enter the name.  
Select Nav Info > Routes.  
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To select a waypoint from the turn list, select Edit Turns  
> Use Turn List, and select a waypoint from the list.  
Select a route.  
To select a turn using the chart, select Edit Turns > Use  
Chart, and select a location on the chart.  
Select Delete.  
Deleting All Saved Routes  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >  
Routes.  
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.  
Select Nav Info > Routes.  
Select a route.  
Tracks  
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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.  
Select Navigate To.  
Select an option:  
Showing Tracks  
To navigate the route from the starting point used when  
the route was created, select Forward.  
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select MENU > Waypoints  
& Tracks > Tracks > On.  
To navigate the route from the destination point used  
when the route was created, select Backward.  
A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.  
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.  
Setting the Color of the Active Track  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track  
Color.  
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Select a track color.  
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Saving the Active Track  
The track currently being recorded is called the active track.  
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.  
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Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering  
to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track.  
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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).  
Select an option:  
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Select the time the active track began.  
Select Entire Log.  
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.  
Select Save.  
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Viewing a List of Saved Tracks  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.  
Select Nav Info > Routes.  
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Editing a Saved Track  
Select a route.  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.  
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Select a track.  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Record  
Interval > Interval.  
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Select Edit Track.  
Select an option:  
Select an option:  
To record the track based on a distance between points,  
select Distance > Change, and enter the distance.  
Select Name, and enter the new name.  
Select Track Color, and select a color.  
To record the track based on a time interval, select Time  
> Change, and enter the time interval.  
Saving a Track as a Route  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.  
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To record the track plot based on a variance from your  
course, select Resolution > Change, and enter the  
maximum error allowed from the true course before  
recording a track point.  
Select a track.  
Select Edit Track > 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).  
Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin  
Marine Network  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.  
Select a track.  
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NOTICE  
Before you synchronize the user data across the network, you  
should backup your user data to prevent possible data loss. See  
Select Follow Track.  
Select an option:  
To navigate the track from the starting point used when  
the track was created, select Forward.  
You can share waypoints, tracks, and routes with all compatible  
devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network (Ethernet)  
automatically.  
To navigate the track from the destination point used  
when the track was created, select Backward.  
NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.  
Review the course indicated by the colored line.  
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Select Nav Info > Manage Data > User Data Sharing > On.  
Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid  
land, shallow water, and other obstacles.  
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 a Saved Track  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.  
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Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and  
Tracks  
Select a track.  
Select Delete.  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > All >  
OK.  
Deleting All Saved Tracks  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Saved  
Tracks.  
Combinations  
Retracing the Active Track  
The track currently being recorded is called the active track.  
The Combination screen shows a combination of different  
screens at the same time. The number of options available on  
the Combination screen depends on the optional devices you  
have connected to your chartplotter and whether you are using  
premium maps.  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Follow Active Track.  
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Select an option:  
Select the time the active track began.  
Select Entire Log.  
Selecting a Combination  
Review the course indicated by the colored line.  
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Select Combinations.  
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Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,  
and other obstacles.  
Select a combination.  
Customizing a Combination Screen  
Clearing the Active Track  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Clear Active Track.  
Select Combinations.  
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The track memory is cleared, and the active track continues  
to be recorded.  
Use the arrow keys to highlight a Combination screen.  
Select Configure.  
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording  
Select an option:  
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options.  
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To change the name, select Name, and enter a new  
name.  
Select Record Mode.  
To change the arrangement of the information on the  
screen, select Change Layout, and select a new layout.  
Select an option:  
To record a track log until the track memory is full, select  
Fill.  
To change the information shown on the screen, select  
Change Function, and select new information.  
To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest  
track data with new data, select Wrap.  
To customize the data shown on the screen, select  
Overlay Numbers (Overlay Numbers Settings).  
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.  
To resize the information areas shown on the screen,  
select Resize Combination.  
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NOTE: To receive DownVü scanning sonar, you need a  
compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible  
transducer.  
Creating a Custom Combination Screen  
You can create a custom Combination screen to suit your  
needs.  
DownVü high-frequency sonar provides a clearer picture below  
the boat, providing a more detailed representation of structures  
the boat is passing over.  
Select Combinations > Add.  
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Select a layout.  
Select the information to display in the combination, and  
select Done.  
Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The DownVü  
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.  
Use the arrow keys to adjust the screen split, and select  
Done.  
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Enter a name for the combination, and select Done.  
SideVü Sonar View  
NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning  
transducers.  
Deleting a Combination Screen  
Select Combinations.  
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NOTE: To receive SideVü scanning sonar, you need a  
compatible chartplotter, a compatible sounder module, and a  
compatible transducer.  
Use the arrow keys to highlight a Combination screen.  
Select Configure > Remove Combination.  
SideVü 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.  
Sonar  
When properly connected to an optional Garmin sounder  
module and a transducer, your compatible chartplotter can be  
used as a fishfinder. There are different sonar views to 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 connected.  
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.  
Left side of the boat  
Right side of the boat  
The transducer on your vessel  
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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.  
Old tires  
Logs  
Distance from the side of the boat  
SideVü/DownVü Scanning Technology  
If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your  
needs, you can create a custom screen (Creating a Custom  
Instead of a more common conical beam, the SideVü/DownVü  
transducer uses a flat beam to scan the water and ground to the  
sides of your boat.  
Full-Screen Sonar View  
There are several full-screen views available, depending on the  
equipment connected. The full-screen sonar views 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.  
Depth information  
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Split-Screen Sonar Views  
Suspended targets or fish  
Bottom of the body of water  
The split-screen sonar views enable you to view different  
combinations of sonar data simultaneously. For example, you  
can view traditional sonar and DownVü sonar views in one  
screen. You can edit the layout of a split-screen sonar view to  
resize the window and rearrange the data.  
DownVü Sonar View  
NOTE: Not all models support DownVü sonar technology and  
transducers.  
The scroll rates of the traditional and DownVü sonar views are  
synchronized to make the split-screen views easier to read.  
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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 DownVü,  
you can select the source to use from the DownVü sonar view.  
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.  
Open the sonar view for which you will change the source.  
Select MENU > Sonar Setup > Source.  
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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.  
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.  
NOTE: The split-frequency sonar view requires the use of a  
dual-frequency transducer.  
The source is renamed for the present view only. For example,  
to rename the DownVü sonar source, you must open the  
DownVü sonar view.  
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen  
From a sonar view, select a location.  
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From the sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Source  
> Rename Sonar Source.  
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If necessary, edit the waypoint information.  
Enter the name.  
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Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen  
You can measure the distance between two points on the  
SideVü sonar view.  
Customizing the Overlay Numbers  
You can customize the data shown on the sonar screen of  
some chartplotter models.  
From the SideVü sonar view, select a location on the screen.  
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NOTE: Not all options are available on all models.  
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A push pin appears on the screen at the selected location.  
Select another location.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Overlay  
Numbers.  
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If necessary, select the numbers to customize.  
Select the toggle to show or hide each data item.  
Select BACK to customize more data.  
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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  
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NOTE: You can also show or hide the compass tape and  
navigation inset.  
Pausing the Sonar Display  
Select Done.  
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From a Sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.  
Adjusting the Level of Detail  
Viewing Sonar History  
You can control the level of detail and noise shown on the sonar  
screen either by adjusting the gain for traditional transducers, or  
by adjusting the brightness for DownVü and SideVü/DownVü  
transducers.  
You can scroll the sonar display to view historical sonar data.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.  
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Drag the screen or use the arrow keys.  
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.  
Sonar Sharing  
This feature may not be available on all chartplotter models.  
You can view the sonar data from other chartplotters with built-  
in sonar module connected on the Garmin Marine Network.  
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 the GPSMAP 1020xs mounted  
at the back of the boat, you can view the sonar data from an  
echoMAP™ 70dv mounted at the front of your boat.  
From a sonar view, select MENU.  
Select Gain or Brightness.  
Select an option:  
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To increase or decrease the gain or brightness manually,  
select Up or Down.  
Chartplotters can only display sonar types they are compatible  
with. For example, the echoMAP 50dv and GPSMAP 547 can  
display traditional and DownVü data, but not SideVü data.  
To allow the chartplotter to adjust the gain or brightness  
automatically, select an automatic option.  
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 DownVü sonar views are  
synchronized to make the split views more cohesive.  
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 DownVü and SideVü/  
DownVü transducers. This setting works best after you have  
adjusted the level of detail shown on the screen using the gain  
or brightness settings.  
NOTE: Using multiple transducers simultaneously can create  
cross talk, which can be removed by adjusting the Interference  
sonar setting.  
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 differentiation 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.  
Selecting a Sonar Source  
This feature may not be available with all models.  
From a sonar view, select MENU.  
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Select an option:  
DownVü or SideVü sonar views, it is recommend to use  
the Auto setting.  
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While in the DownVü or SideVü sonar view, select  
Contrast.  
To use a very fast scroll speed, select Ultrascroll®.  
While in another sonar view, select Sonar Setup >  
Advanced > Color Gain.  
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.  
Select an option:  
To increase or decrease the color intensity manually,  
select Up or Down.  
Sonar Frequencies  
NOTE: The frequencies available depend on the chartplotter,  
To use the default setting, select Default.  
sounder modules, and transducer being used.  
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width  
Scale  
Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular  
goals and the present depth of the water.  
You can adjust the range of the depth scale traditional and  
DownVü sonar views and the range of the width scale for the  
SideVü sonar view.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
using a fixed frequency, you should consider your goals and  
water conditions when using Chirp.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Range.  
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Select an option:  
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 select or to  
manually adjust the range.  
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.  
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Zoom.  
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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.  
Select an option:  
To zoom in on the sonar data from the bottom depth,  
select Bottom Lock.  
NOTE: When the bottom lock feature is enabled, the  
Range feature changes to Span.  
Selecting Frequencies  
NOTE: You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar views and  
To set the depth range of the magnified area manually,  
select Manual, 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.  
transducers.  
You can indicate which frequencies appear on the sonar  
screen.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Frequency.  
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Select a frequency suited to your needs and water depth.  
To set the depth and zoom automatically, select Auto.  
To cancel the zoom, select No Zoom.  
For more information on frequencies, see Sonar  
Setting the Scroll Speed  
Creating a Frequency Preset  
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.  
NOTE: Not available with all transducers.  
You can create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency,  
which allows you to change frequencies quickly.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Frequency.  
Select Add.  
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From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Scroll  
Speed.  
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Enter a frequency.  
Select an option:  
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Turning On the A-Scope  
NOTE: This feature is not available in all sonar views.  
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  
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.  
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From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >  
Appearance > A-Scope.  
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.  
Selecting the Transducer Type  
Before you can select the transducer type, you must know what  
kind of transducer you have.  
Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended  
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 device automatically  
detected your transducer, this option does not appear.  
targets.  
Advanced Sonar Settings  
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder  
modules, and transducers.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >  
Installation > Transducer Type.  
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From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Advanced.  
Select an option:  
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Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce the effects of  
If you have a 200/77 kHz, dual-beam transducer, select  
Dual Beam.  
interference from nearby sources of noise.  
The lowest interference setting that achieves 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.  
If you have a 200/50 kHz, dual-frequency transducer,  
select Dual Frequency.  
If you have another type of transducer, select it from the  
list.  
Surface Noise: Hides surface noise to help reduce clutter.  
Wider beam widths (lower frequencies) can show more  
targets, but can generate more surface noise.  
Sonar Setup  
Color Gain: See Adjusting the Level of Detail.  
Sonar Settings  
TVG: Adjusts the appearance of returns to compensate for  
weakened sonar signals in deeper water, and reduces the  
appearance of noise near the surface. When the value of this  
setting is increased, the colors associated with low-level  
noise and fish targets appear more consistent through  
various water depths. This setting also reduces the noise  
near the surface of the water.  
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder  
modules, and transducers.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup.  
Depth Line: Shows a quick-reference depth line.  
Scroll Speed: Sets the rate at which the sonar scrolls from right  
to left.  
In shallow water you might want to slow the scroll speed to  
extend the length of time the information is displayed on  
screen. In deeper water you might want to increase the scroll  
speed.  
Sonar Installation Settings  
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder  
modules, and transducers.  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup > Installation.  
On-screen Control: Sets what the buttons on the sonar screen  
control. This is available for touchscreen devices.  
Restore Sonar Defaults: Restores the factory default settings  
for the sonar view.  
Range Lines: Shows the vertical lines indicating the distance to  
the right and left of the boat. Available for SideVü sonar view.  
Transducer Type: Allows you to select the type of transducer  
that is connected to the device.  
Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme of the sonar view. This  
setting might be available in the Appearance menu.  
Flip Left/Right: Changes the orientation of the SideVü sonar  
view when the transducer is installed backward.  
The high contrast color schemes provide darker color  
assignments to the low intensity returns. The low contrast  
color schemes provide color assignments to the low intensity  
returns that are similar to the background color.  
Sonar Alarm Settings  
NOTE: Some settings require external accessories.  
Select Settings > Alarms > Sonar.  
Appearance: See Sonar Appearance Settings.  
Overlay Numbers: Sets the data shown on the sonar screen.  
Advanced: See Advanced Sonar Settings.  
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  
Installation: Restores the default sonar settings.  
than the specified value.  
Sonar Appearance Settings  
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models, sounder  
modules, and transducers.  
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.  
Fish: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a  
From a Sonar view, select MENU > Sonar Setup >  
Appearance.  
suspended target.  
sets the alarm to sound when fish of all sizes are  
detected.  
Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.  
Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help  
sets the alarm to sound only when medium or large  
fish are detected.  
define the hardness or softness of the signal.  
A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the  
screen that shows instantaneously the range to targets along  
a scale.  
sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are  
detected.  
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,  
Sonar Recordings  
Recording the Sonar Display  
NOTE: Not all models support sonar recording.  
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Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
the radar. Avoid looking directly at the radar, because the eyes  
are the most susceptible parts of the body.  
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From a sonar view, select MENU > 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.  
NOTE: Not all models support radar.  
When you connect your compatible chartplotter to an optional  
Garmin marine radar, such as a GMR™ 1206 xHD or a GMR 24  
HD, you can view more information about your surroundings.  
Stopping the Sonar Recording  
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.  
Before you can stop recording the sonar, you must begin  
recording it (Recording the Sonar Display).  
From a sonar view, select MENU > Stop Recording.  
Deleting a Sonar Recording  
Radar Display Modes  
NOTE: Not all modes are available with all radar devices and all  
chartplotters.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
Select Sonar > Sonar Recordings.  
Select a recording.  
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Select Radar, and select a mode.  
Select Delete.  
Cruising Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the gathered  
radar information.  
Playing Sonar Recordings  
Harbor Mode: Intended for use in inland waters, this mode  
Before you can play back the sonar recordings, you must  
download and install the HomePort™ application and record  
sonar data onto a memory card.  
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.  
Remove the memory card from the device.  
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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.  
Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a  
computer.  
Open the HomePort application.  
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Select a sonar recording from your device list.  
Right-click the sonar recording in the lower pane.  
Select Playback.  
Radar Overlay Mode: Shows a full-screen image of the  
gathered radar information on top of the Navigation chart.  
The Radar overlay displays data based on the most recently  
used radar mode.  
Depth and Water Temperature Graphs  
If you are using a depth-capable transducer, or are receiving  
water depth information over NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, you  
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can view a graphic log of depth readings over time. If you are  
using a temperature-capable transducer, or are receiving water  
temperature information over NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000, you  
can view a graphic log of temperature readings over time.  
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.  
The graphs scroll to the left as information is received.  
With the chartplotter off, connect your radar as described in  
the radar installation instructions.  
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Select Sonar > Data Graphs.  
Setting the Depth and Water Temperature 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.  
Turn on the chartplotter.  
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The radar warms up and a countdown alerts you when the  
radar is ready.  
Select Radar.  
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Select Sonar > Data Graphs > MENU.  
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Select a radar mode.  
Select Depth Graph Settings or Temperature Graph  
Settings.  
A countdown message appears while the radar is starting up.  
Select MENU > Transmit Radar.  
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Select an option:  
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Range of Radar Signals  
To set a time-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 time-elapsed scale allows you to view  
more detail over a shorter period of time.  
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 shorter-range targets.  
To set the depth-range or temperature-range 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.  
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range  
Determine what information you need to see on the Radar  
screen.  
Radar  
For example, do you need information about nearby weather  
conditions or targets and traffic, or are you more concerned  
about distant weather conditions?  
WARNING  
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°  
above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of  
Assess the environmental conditions where the radar is  
being used.  
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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.  
Select the shortest effective range, given your reason for  
using radar and the present environmental conditions.  
Adjusting the Zoom Scale on the Radar  
Screen  
The radar zoom scale, also called the radar signal range,  
represents the distance from your position (the center) to the  
outermost ring.  
Select Corner 2.  
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Touch the location of the inner guard-zone corner to  
define the width of the guard zone.  
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From a Radar screen, select or  
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Each ring represents an even division of the zoom scale.  
Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen  
For example, if the zoom scale is set at 3 miles, each ring  
represents 1 mile from the center out.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select a location.  
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Select New Waypoint.  
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Sentry Mode  
Viewing a List of AIS Threats  
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  
sounds an alarm when a radar object enters the zone. Sentry  
mode works with all Garmin GMR model radars.  
From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, you can view and  
customize the appearance of a list of AIS threats.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Other Vessels > AIS/MARPA List.  
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen  
AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and active  
transponder signals from other vessels.  
Enabling Timed Transmit  
From the sentry screen, select MENU > Sentry Setup >  
Timed Transmit > On.  
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.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Other Vessels > AIS/MARPA Dis. Setup.  
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From the sentry screen, select MENU > Sentry Setup.  
Select Stdby Time.  
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Select an option:  
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To indicate the distance from your location within which  
AIS vessels appear, select AIS Dis. Range, and select a  
distance.  
Enter the time interval between radar signal transmissions.  
Select Transmit Time.  
To show details about AIS-activated vessels, select  
Details > Show.  
Enter the duration of each radar signal transmission.  
To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated  
vessels, select Projected Heading, and enter the time.  
Enabling a Guard Zone  
From the sentry screen, select MENU > Sentry Setup >  
Enable Guard Zone.  
To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select Trails, and  
select the length of the track that appears.  
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).  
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 intersection is  
the target of the VRM and the EBL.  
You can define a circular guard zone that completely  
encompasses your boat.  
From the sentry screen, select MENU > Sentry Setup >  
Adjust Guard Zone > Move Radar Guard Zone > Circle.  
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Select the location of the outer guard zone circle.  
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Select the location of the inner guard zone circle to define  
the width of the guard zone.  
Showing the VRM and the EBL  
The VRM and the EBL configured for one mode are applied to  
other radar modes.  
Defining a Partial Guard Zone  
You can define the boundaries of a guard zone that does not  
completely encompass your boat.  
NOTE: The VRM and the EBL cannot be changed in sentry  
mode.  
From the sentry screen, select MENU > Sentry Setup >  
Adjust Guard Zone > Move Radar Guard Zone > Corner  
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From a Radar screen, select MENU > 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).  
Touch and drag the location of the outer guard-zone corner  
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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.  
NOTE: You can optimize the radar display for each radar mode.  
Select a radar range (Range of Radar Signals).  
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Restore the default value of the gain setting (Adjusting Gain  
From a Radar screen, select a new location for the  
intersection point of the VRM and the EBL.  
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Adjust the gain setting manually (Adjusting Gain on the  
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Select Drop VRM/EBL.  
Select Stop Panning.  
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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.  
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).  
From a Radar screen, select the target location.  
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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.  
Select Measure Distance.  
The range and the bearing to the target location appear in  
the upper-left corner of the screen.  
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar  
and chartplotter models.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Gain.  
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Select an available option:  
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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 used 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.  
Select Auto.  
The chartplotter sets the gain automatically once, based  
on average conditions, the range of the radar signal, and  
the selected radar mode. The chartplotter does not adjust  
the gain automatically in response to changing conditions.  
Select Auto Harbor or Auto Offshore.  
The chartplotter automatically adjusts the gain for the  
conditions.  
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually  
For optimal radar performance, you can manually adjust the  
gain.  
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.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Gain.  
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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.  
Select Up to raise the gain, until light speckles appear across  
the Radar screen.  
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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.  
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  
compromised, the Radar overlay may not align perfectly with  
the chart data.  
Select Down to lower the gain until the speckles disappear.  
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If boats, land, or other targets are within range, select Down  
to lower the gain until the targets begin to blink.  
Select Up to raise the gain until the boats, land, or other  
targets appear steadily lit on the Radar screen.  
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Minimize the appearance of nearby large objects, if  
necessary.  
Showing the Radar Overlay  
The Radar overlay displays data based on the most recently  
used radar mode.  
Minimize the appearance of side-lobe echoes, if necessary.  
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference  
Select Radar > Radar Overlay.  
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.  
The radar picture appears in orange and overlays the  
Navigation chart.  
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.  
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals  
From a Radar screen, select MENU > Radar to Standby.  
TIP: Press from any screen to quickly stop radar  
transmission.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Gain.  
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Select Down to lower the gain until the smaller targets are  
clearly visible on the Radar screen.  
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Optimizing the Radar Display  
You can adjust the radar display settings for reduced clutter and  
increased accuracy.  
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Reducing the gain to eliminate nearby large-object  
interference may cause smaller or distant targets to blink or  
disappear from 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.  
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 cross talk reject  
setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be  
applied to other radar modes or to the Radar overlay.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Noise Rejection > Cross Talk Reject.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Gain.  
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Radar Display Settings  
From any Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Radar Setup.  
Select Down to lower the gain until the semi-circular,  
streaked pattern disappears from the Radar screen.  
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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.  
Reducing the gain to eliminate side-lobe interference may  
cause smaller or distant targets to blink or disappear from  
the Radar screen.  
Appearance: Sets the color scheme, look-ahead speed, and  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Radar Appearance Settings  
From a Radar screen, select MENU > Radar Setup >  
Appearance.  
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available on all radar  
and chartplotter models.  
NOTE: These settings do not apply to the Radar overlay.  
Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.  
From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select MENU >  
Noise Rejection > Sea Clutter.  
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Select Presets or Auto.  
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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.  
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.  
Heading Line: Shows an extension from the bow of the boat in  
the direction of travel on the radar screen.  
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.  
Rings: Shows the range rings 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.  
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.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Noise Rejection > Sea Clutter.  
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Select Up or Down to adjust the appearance of sea clutter  
until other targets are clearly visible on the Radar screen.  
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Using a magnetic compass, take an optical bearing of a  
stationary target located within viewable range.  
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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 (Range  
Measure the target bearing on the radar.  
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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 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 setting reduces the  
appearance of clutter caused by nearby rain, but it can also  
reduce or eliminate the appearance of nearby targets.  
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.  
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.  
From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Radar Setup > Front of Boat.  
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From a Radar screen or the Radar overlay, select MENU >  
Noise Rejection > Rain Clutter.  
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Select Up or Down to adjust the offset.  
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Select Up or Down to decrease or increase the appearance  
of nearby rain clutter until other targets are clearly visible on  
the Radar screen.  
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When an engine alarms is triggered, a gauge status alarm  
message appears and the gauge may become red depending  
on the type of alarm.  
Gauges and Almanac Information  
Gauges provide various information about the trip, engine,  
environment, and wind, and are available on all chartplotter  
models. Numbers, Compass, and Trip gauges are available on  
all chartplotters. Wind and Environment gauges require valid  
wind data from the NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 network. Engine  
gauges require a connection to the NMEA 2000 network, so  
they are not available on all chartplotter models.  
Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms  
From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge  
Setup > Status Alarms > Custom.  
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Select one or more engine gauge alarms to turn on or off.  
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Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges  
You can show information for up to four engines.  
The chartplotters also provide almanac information about tides,  
currents, and the sun and moon, such as rise and set times.  
From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge  
Setup > Engine Selection > Num. Engines.  
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Viewing the Compass  
Select an option:  
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You can view information about your bearing, heading, and  
route using the compass.  
Select the number of engines.  
Select Gauges > Compass.  
Select Auto Configure to automatically detect the  
number of engines.  
Viewing Trip Gauges  
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  
Trip gauges show information for odometer, speed, time, and  
fuel for your present trip.  
Select Gauges > Trip Data.  
From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge  
Setup > Engine Selection > Edit Engines.  
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Resetting Trip Gauges  
Select Gauges > Trip Data > MENU.  
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Select First Engine.  
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Select an option:  
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Select the engine to display in the first gauge.  
Repeat for the remaining engine bars.  
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.  
Configuring the Fuel Gauges Display  
Before you can configure and display the fuel levels, you must  
connect a compatible engine, fuel flow sensor, or tank level  
sensor to the NMEA 2000 network.  
To set the odometer reading to zero, select Reset  
Odometer.  
To set all the readings to zero, select Reset All.  
You can display the total amount of fuel on-board either as a  
numeric display that shows the total fuel or as a graphic display  
that shows the level in each fuel tank.  
Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges  
Before you can view engine and fuel gauges, you must be  
connected to a NMEA 2000 network capable of sensing engine  
and fuel data. See the installation instructions for details.  
Select Gauges > Engine > MENU > Gauge Setup > Fuel  
Display.  
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Select an option:  
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Select Gauges > Engine.  
To display the total fuel level in all tanks, select Use Total  
Fuel Onboard.  
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.  
To display the amount of fuel in each tank, select Use  
Fuel Tank Levels.  
Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel  
NOTE: Not all options are available for all gauges.  
Select Settings > My Vessel > Fuel Capacity.  
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From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge  
Setup > Set Gauge Limits.  
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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.  
Select a gauge.  
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Select Gauge Limits > Custom > Edit Limits.  
Select an option:  
To set the minimum value of the standard operating  
range, select Rated Min..  
Select Gauges > Engine > MENU.  
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Select an option:  
To set the maximum value of the standard operating  
range, select Rated Max..  
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.  
To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated  
minimum, select Scale Min..  
After you have added less than a full tank of fuel, select  
Add Fuel to Boat, and enter the amount added.  
To set the upper limit of the gauge higher than the rated  
maximum, select Scale Max..  
To specify the total fuel in the vessel tanks, select Set  
Total Fuel Onboard, and enter the total amount of fuel in  
the tanks.  
Select the limit value.  
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Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set additional gauge limits.  
Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges  
You can enable the chartplotter to display engine status alarms.  
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.  
From the engine gauges screen, select MENU > Gauge  
Setup > Status Alarms > On.  
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You can set an alarm to sound when the total amount of  
remaining onboard fuel reaches the level you specify.  
Select an option:  
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To set the top of the wind gauge to a North heading,  
Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Alarm > On.  
select North Up.  
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To rotate the gauge so the direction in which you are  
moving is at the top, select Head Up.  
Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm.  
Viewing the Wind Gauges  
Configuring the Heading Source of the Environment  
Gauge  
You can specify the source of the heading displayed on the  
environment gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data  
received from a heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated  
by your chartplotter GPS (course over ground).  
Before you can view wind information, you must have a wind  
sensor connected to the chartplotter.  
Select Gauges > Wind.  
Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge  
You can configure the sailing wind gauge to show true or  
apparent wind speed and angle.  
Select Gauges > Environment > MENU > Heading Source.  
Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic.  
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From the wind gauge, select MENU > Sailing Wind Gauge.  
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Select an option:  
Setting the Barometer Reference Time  
You can specify the reference time used to calculate the  
barometer trend. The trend is indicated in the barometer field.  
To show true or apparent wind angle, select Needle, and  
select an option.  
Select Gauges > Environment > MENU > Pressure Ref.  
Time.  
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To show true or apparent wind speed, select Wind  
Speed, and select an option.  
Select an option.  
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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.  
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information  
Tide Station Information  
From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >  
Speed Display.  
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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 an option:  
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To calculate the vessel speed based on data from the  
water-speed sensor, select Water Speed.  
Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.  
To calculate the vessel speed based on GPS data, select  
GPS Speed.  
Current Station Information  
NOTE: Current station information is available with certain  
detailed maps.  
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).  
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.  
From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >  
Heading Source.  
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Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.  
Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic.  
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NOTE: When moving at low speeds or when stationary, the  
magnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPS  
source.  
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.  
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.  
From the wind gauge, select MENU > Compass Gauge >  
Set Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge.  
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Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.  
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial  
Information for a Different Date  
Select an option:  
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To set the maximum and minimum values that appear  
when the upwind close-hauled wind gauge appears,  
select Change Upwind Scale, and set the angles.  
Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents.  
Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.  
Select an option.  
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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.  
To view information for a different date, select Change  
Date > Manual, and enter a date.  
To view true or apparent wind, select Wind, and select an  
option.  
To view information for today, select Change Date >  
Current.  
If available, to view information for the day after the date  
shown, select Next Day.  
Viewing the Environment Gauges  
Select Gauges > Environment.  
If available, to view information for the day before the date  
shown, select Previous Day.  
Configuring the Alignment of the Wind Gauge  
You can specify the alignment of the wind gauge on the  
environment gauges.  
Select Gauges > Environment > MENU > Alignment.  
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Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current  
Station  
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.  
Select Nav Info > Tides & Currents.  
Select Tides or Currents.  
Select Nearby Stations.  
Select a station.  
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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.  
Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation  
Chart  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select a location.  
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Navigating to a Vessel in Distress  
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.  
Select Information.  
Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Select a position-report call.  
Select Navigate To.  
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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 chartplotter, these features are  
enabled.  
Select Go To or Route To.  
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 a  
Williamson’s turn to the man-overboard point.  
The chartplotter can transfer your GPS position to your radio.  
If your radio is capable, GPS position information is  
transmitted with DSC calls.  
The chartplotter can receive digital selective calling (DSC)  
distress and position information from the radio.  
The chartplotter can track the positions of vessels sending  
position reports.  
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.  
If you have a Garmin NMEA 2000 VHF radio connected to your  
chartplotter, these features are also enabled.  
The chartplotter allows you to quickly set up and send  
individual routine call details to your Garmin VHF radio.  
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the  
Chartplotter  
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.  
When your chartplotter is connected to a Garmin NMEA 2000  
compatible radio and you activate navigation to a man-  
overboard location, the radio shows the Distress Call page so  
you can quickly initiate a man-overboard distress call.  
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.  
For information on placing distress calls from your radio, see the  
VHF radio owner’s manual. For information about marking an  
Turning On DSC  
Position Tracking  
Select Settings > Other Vessels > DSC.  
When you connect the chartplotter to a VHF radio using NMEA  
0183, you can track vessels that send position reports.  
DSC List  
This feature is also available with NMEA 2000, when the vessel  
sends the correct PGN data (PGN 129808; DSC Call  
Information).  
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.  
Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list  
(DSC List).  
Viewing the DSC List  
Before you can view the DSC list, the chartplotter must be  
connected to a VHF radio that supports DSC.  
Viewing a Position Report  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Select a position-report call.  
Select an option:  
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Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Adding a DSC Contact  
You can add a vessel to your DSC list. You can make calls to a  
DSC contact from the chartplotter.  
To switch to position report details, select .  
To switch to a Navigation chart marking the location,  
select .  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List > Add  
Contact.  
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To switch to a Navigation chart marking the location,  
select Next Page.  
Enter the Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) of the  
vessel.  
To view the position report details, select Previous Page.  
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel  
Enter the name of the vessel.  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
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Select a position-report call.  
Select Navigate To.  
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Select Go To or Route To.  
Select Send.  
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The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.  
On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call.  
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked  
Vessel  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
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Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target  
Select a position-report call.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select an AIS target.  
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Select New Waypoint.  
Select AIS Vessel > Call with Radio.  
If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.  
Select Send.  
Editing Information in a Position Report  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Select a position-report call.  
Select Edit.  
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The chartplotter sends information about the call to the radio.  
On your Garmin VHF radio, select Call.  
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To enter the name of the vessel, select Name.  
To select a new symbol, select Symbol, if available.  
To enter a comment, select Comment.  
Media Player  
NOTE: The media player feature is not compatible with all  
To show a trail line for the vessel if your radio is tracking  
the position of the vessel, select Trail.  
chartplotter models.  
If you have a Garmin Meteor™ media player or a stereo  
equipped with FUSION-Link™ 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.  
To select a color for the trail line, select Trail Line.  
Deleting a Position-Report Call  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
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Select a position-report call.  
You can play media from sources connected to the media  
Select Edit > Clear Report.  
player and sources connected to the NMEA 2000 network. Your  
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chartplotter and iPod can be connected using a Garmin  
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart  
Meteor.  
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.  
Opening the Media Player  
Before you can open the media player, you must have a  
compatible device connected to the chartplotter.  
From any screen, select Media.  
From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other  
Vessels > DSC Trails.  
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Icons  
Select the number of hours to show tracked vessels on the  
chart.  
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NOTE: Not all devices have these icons.  
Icon  
Description  
For example, if you select 4 Hours, all trail points that are  
less than four hours old appear for all tracked vessels.  
Saves or deletes a channel as a preset  
Repeats all songs  
Repeats one song  
Scans for stations  
Searches for stations or skips songs  
Shuffles  
Individual Routine Calls  
When you connect the chartplotter to a Garmin VHF radio, you  
can use the chartplotter interface to set up an individual 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  
Selecting the Media Source  
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.  
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.  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Select a vessel or a station to call.  
Select Call with Radio > Channel.  
Select an available channel.  
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NOTE: Not all features are available on all media sources.  
From the media screen, select MENU > Source.  
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NOTE: The source menu appears only for devices that  
support multiple media sources.  
Making an Individual Routine Call  
Select a source.  
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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.  
Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device to the  
Meteor Media Player  
You can wirelessly connect the media player to a Bluetooth  
device.  
Select Nav Info > Other Vessels > DSC List.  
Select a vessel or a station to call.  
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Place the Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 m) of the media  
player.  
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Select Call with Radio.  
If necessary, select Channel, and select a new channel.  
From the media screen, select BT Devices or Bluetooth  
Device.  
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Enable the Discoverable mode on the Bluetooth device.  
A list of devices appears.  
From the media screen, select MENU > Audio Levels >  
Enable/Disable Zones.  
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Select a zone.  
Select the media player from the options on your Bluetooth  
device.  
Muting the Media Volume  
From the media screen, select  
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Playing Music  
If necessary, select Select.  
Browsing for Music  
From the media screen, select Browse or MENU > Browse.  
Scanning VHF Channels  
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Before you can scan VHF channels, you must set the source to  
VHF.  
Select Select or select an option.  
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Enabling Alphabetical Search  
You can enable the alphabetical search feature to find a song or  
album in a large list.  
You can monitor VHF channels saved as presets for activity and  
automatically switch to an active channel.  
From the VHF media screen, select MENU > Start  
Scanning.  
From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Alpha  
Search.  
Setting a Song to Repeat  
Adjusting the VHF Squelch  
NOTE: Your media player must support VHF radio to use this  
feature.  
While playing a song, select MENU > Repeat.  
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If necessary, select Single.  
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From the VHF source page, select MENU > Squelch.  
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Setting All Songs to Repeat  
Use the slider bar to adjust the VHF squelch.  
From the media screen, select MENU > Repeat > All.  
Setting Songs to Shuffle  
Setting the Device Name  
From the media screen, select MENU > Shuffle.  
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From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Set  
Device Name.  
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If necessary, select an option.  
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Enter a device name.  
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Listening to the Radio  
Select Select or Done.  
Saving a Channel as a Preset  
You can save up to 15 AM stations and 15 FM stations as  
presets.  
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SiriusXM Radio  
When you have a Garmin SiriusXM receiver connected to the  
chartplotter, you may have access to SiriusXM satellite radio,  
depending on your subscription.  
From the AM, FM, or VHF page, tune the device to a  
channel.  
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Select MENU > Presets > Add Current Channel.  
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Customizing the Channel Guide  
SiriusXM radio channels are grouped in categories. You can  
select the category of channels that appear in the channel  
guide.  
Removing a Channel Preset  
Tune the device to a channel.  
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Select MENU > Presets > Remove Current Channel.  
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Changing the Tuning Mode  
You can change how you select a station for some media types,  
such as FM or AM radio.  
Select Media > MENU > Category.  
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Select a category.  
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List  
NOTE: Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources.  
You can save your favorite channels to the presets list.  
From the media screen, select MENU > Tuning Mode.  
Select an option.  
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Select Media.  
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Select the channel you want to save as a preset.  
Select MENU > Presets > Add Current Channel.  
If necessary, select Select.  
Setting the Tuner Region  
From the media screen, select MENU > Installation > Tuner  
Region.  
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Adjusting SiriusXM Satellite Radio Volume  
Select Media > MENU.  
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Select an option.  
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Select or  
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Opening the MTP Source  
Before you can open the MTP source, you must connect your  
MTP device to a compatible media device.  
SiriusXM Weather  
You 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.  
WARNING  
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.  
Connect your MTP source through USB, such as the stereo,  
the external USB plug, or an external dock.  
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From the media screen, select MENU > Source > MTP.  
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Adjusting the Volume  
Enabling and Disabling Zones  
If you have wired your vessel's speakers into zones, you can  
enable needed zones and disable unused zones.  
NOTE: SiriusXM data is not available in all regions.  
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A Garmin SiriusXM satellite weather receiver and antenna  
receives satellite weather data and shows 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.  
Hurricane Information  
The weather Precipitation chart can show the present position  
of a hurricane , 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.  
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription  
Requirements  
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 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 to the instructions for your satellite  
weather and radio equipment.  
To view information about the warning or bulletin, select the  
shaded area.  
Weather Data Broadcasts  
Color  
Cyan  
Blue  
Marine Weather Group  
Flash Flood  
Flood  
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.  
Red  
Marine  
Yellow  
Red  
Severe Storm  
Tornado  
NOTE: Any weather feature can change in appearance if the  
source that provides the information changes.  
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 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.  
Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time  
Period  
Select Weather > Precipitation.  
Select Weather > Forecast.  
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The time stamp in the upper-left corner of the screen  
indicates the elapsed time since the weather data provider  
last updated the information.  
Select an option:  
To view the weather forecast for the next 12 hours, select  
Next Forecast, and to view forecasts up to 48 hours, in  
12-hour increments, select Next Forecast again.  
Precipitation Views  
From the precipitation weather chart, select MENU.  
To view the weather forecast for the previous 12 hours,  
select Previous Forecast, and to view previous  
forecasts, up to 48 hours ago, in 12-hour increments,  
select Previous Forecast again.  
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.  
Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast  
Cloud Cover: Shows cloud cover data.  
Waypoints: Shows waypoints.  
Select Weather > Forecast.  
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Pan the chart to an offshore location.  
Legend: Shows the weather legend.  
The Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast options appear  
when forecast information is available.  
Storm Cell and Lightning Information  
Select Marine Forecast or Offshore Forecast.  
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Storm cell are represented by  
on the weather precipitation  
Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers  
Weather fronts appear as lines that indicate the leading edge of  
an air mass.  
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.  
Front Symbol  
Description  
Cold front  
Warm front  
Stationary front  
Occluded front  
Trough  
Lightning strikes are represented by . Lightning appears on  
the weather precipitation chart if strikes were detected within the  
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.  
Pressure-center symbols often appear near weather fronts.  
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To view the forecasted sea conditions for the previous 12  
hours, select Previous Forecast or , and to view  
previous forecasts, up to 36 hours ago, in 12-hour  
increments, select Previous Forecast or again.  
Pressure-  
Center  
Symbol  
Description  
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.  
Viewing Fishing Information  
The weather Fishing chart shows present water temperature,  
present surface pressure conditions, and fishing forecasts.  
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.  
Select Weather > 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.  
City Forecasts  
City forecasts appear as weather symbols. The forecast is  
viewed in 12-hour increments.  
Symbol Weather  
Partly cloudy  
Symbol Weather  
Fair (sunny, hot, clear)  
Pressure units are shown in millibars (mb), inches of Mercury  
(inHg), or hectopascals (hPa).  
Cloudy  
Rain (drizzle, sleet, showers)  
Foggy  
Windy  
Colored shading indicates the surface temperature of the water,  
as shown in the legend in the corner of the display.  
Thunderstorms  
Snow (snow showers, flurries,  
blizzard, blowing snow, sleet,  
freezing rain, freezing drizzle)  
Forecasting Fish Locations  
You can show areas that contain optimal weather conditions for  
specific species of fish.  
Smoke (dusty, hazy)  
NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all  
subscriptions.  
Viewing Sea Conditions  
The Sea Conditions chart shows information about surface  
conditions, including winds, wave height, wave period, and  
wave direction.  
From the weather Fishing chart, select Weather > Fishing >  
MENU > Fish Species.  
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Select a species of fish.  
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Select Weather > Sea Conditions.  
Select On.  
Surface Winds  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to show areas with optimal weather  
conditions for additional species of fish.  
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.  
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.  
Wind Barb  
Wind Speed  
Wind Barb  
Wind Speed  
Calm  
20 knots  
5 knots  
50 knots  
65 knots  
From the weather Fishing chart, select MENU > Sea  
Temperature.  
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10 knots  
15 knots  
Select an option:  
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To allow the chartplotter to adjust the temperature range  
automatically, select Auto Configure.  
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 chartplotter automatically finds the lower and upper  
limits for the current screen, and updates the  
temperature-color scale.  
The wave period indicates the time (in seconds) between  
successive waves. Wave period lines indicate areas that have  
the same wave period.  
To enter the lower and upper limits for the temperature  
range, select Lower Limit or Upper Limit, and enter the  
lower or upper limit.  
Wave directions appear on the chart using red arrows. The  
direction of each arrow pointer indicates the direction in which a  
wave is moving.  
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.  
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for  
Another Time Period  
Select Weather > Sea Conditions.  
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NOTE: This feature is not available on all devices and in all  
subscriptions.  
Select an option:  
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To view forecasted sea conditions for the next 12 hours,  
select Next Forecast or , and to view forecasts, up to 36  
hours, in 12-hour increments, select Next Forecast or  
again.  
Select Weather > Visibility.  
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another  
Time Period  
Select Weather > Visibility.  
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Select an option:  
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Weather Overlay Settings on the Fishing Chart  
From the Fishing chart, select MENU > Chart Setup >  
Weather.  
To view the visibility forecast for the next 12 hours, select  
Next Forecast or , and to view forecasts, up to 36 hours,  
in 12-hour increments, select Next Forecast or again.  
Precipitation: Shows precipitation radar.  
Sea Temperature: Shows sea temperature data.  
Buoys: Shows weather buoys.  
To view the visibility forecast for the previous 12 hours,  
select Previous Forecast or , and to view previous  
forecasts, up to 36 hours ago, in 12-hour increments,  
select Previous Forecast or again.  
Legend: Shows the weather legend.  
Viewing Weather Subscription Information  
Viewing Buoy Reports  
You can view information about the weather services you have  
subscribed to and how many minutes have passed since the  
data for each service was updated.  
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.  
Select Weather > Weather Subscription.  
From a weather chart, select .  
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Select Review > Buoy.  
Chartplotter Data Management  
Review does not appear if the cursor is not near an object. If  
the cursor is near only one object, the name of the buoy  
appears.  
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a  
Chartplotter  
Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy  
You can select an area near a buoy to view forecast  
information.  
Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the  
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latest version of MapSource or HomePort software programs  
loaded on your computer and a memory card installed in the  
chartplotter.  
From a weather chart, select a location on the chart.  
Select Local Weather.  
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Select an option:  
Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory  
card.  
Select an option:  
To view present weather conditions from a local weather  
service, select Current Conditions.  
For more information, see the HomePort help file.  
Copy the data from MapSource to the prepared memory  
card.  
To view a local weather forecast, select Forecast.  
To view surface wind and barometric pressure  
information, select Sea Surface.  
For more information, see the MapSource help file.  
To view wind and wave information, select Marine  
Bulletin.  
Copying Data from a Memory Card  
Insert a memory card into a card slot.  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer.  
If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.  
Select an option:  
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Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart  
From a weather chart, select a location.  
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Select New Waypoint.  
To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter  
and combine it with existing user data, select Merge from  
Card.  
Weather Overlay  
The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather-  
related information on the 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.  
To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter  
and overwrite existing user data, select Replace from  
Card.  
Select the file name.  
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Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a  
Memory Card  
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.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
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NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium  
charts, in some areas.  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to  
Card.  
If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.  
Select an option:  
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4
Turning On the Weather Overlay on a Chart  
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select MENU >  
Chart Setup > Weather > Weather > On.  
To create a new file, select Add New File, and enter a  
name. The file name is saved with an .adm extension.  
Weather Overlay Settings on the Navigation Chart  
From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Chart Setup >  
Weather.  
To add the information to an existing file, select the file  
from the list.  
Weather: Turns on and off the weather overlay.  
Precipitation: Shows precipitation data.  
Cloud Cover: Shows cloud cover data.  
Buoys: Shows weather buoys.  
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to  
or from all Chartplotters on the Network  
You can transfer information for waypoints, routes, and tracks  
from one chartplotter connected to the Garmin Marine Network  
to every other chartplotter connected to the network. The  
Legend: Shows the weather legend.  
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transfer may take a long time, depending on the number of  
waypoints being transferred.  
NOTE: When Auto Power 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.  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer >  
Network.  
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Select an option:  
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System Settings  
To transfer data from the chartplotter to the other  
chartplotters connected to the network, select Clone User  
Data. Existing data is overwritten on those chartplotters.  
Select Settings > System.  
Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme.  
Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and  
To transfer data between all the chartplotters connected  
to the network, select Merge User Data. Unique data is  
combined with existing data on every chartplotter.  
selections.  
GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and  
fix.  
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card  
You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for  
use with HomePort.  
Auto Power: Turns on the device automatically when power is  
Language: Sets the on-screen text language.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer.  
Select Copy Built-In Map.  
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Speed Sources: Sets the source of the speed data used to  
calculate true wind speed or fuel economy. Water speed is  
the speed reading from a water-speed sensor, and GPS  
speed is calculated from your GPS position.  
System Information: Provides information about the device  
Backing Up Data to a Computer  
and the software version.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
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2
Simulator: Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the  
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Save to  
Card.  
speed and simulated location.  
Display Settings  
Not all options are available on all models.  
Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File.  
Select Save to Card.  
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4
Select Settings > System > Display.  
The file name is saved with an .adm extension.  
Backlight: Sets the backlight level.  
Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader  
attached to a computer.  
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Color Mode: Sets the device to display day or night colors.  
Screenshot Capture: Allows the device to save images of the  
Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.  
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screen.  
Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location  
on the computer.  
GPS Settings  
Select Settings > System > GPS.  
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter  
Skyview: Shows the relative position of GPS satellites in the  
Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to  
the computer.  
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sky.  
GLONASS: Turns on or off GLONASS usage (Russia satellite  
system). When the system is used in situations with poor sky  
visibility, this configuration can be used in combination with  
GPS to provide more accurate position information.  
Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,  
into a folder named Garmin\UserData.  
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Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
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4
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Replace  
from Card.  
WAAS/EGNOS: Turns on or off WAAS (in North America) or  
EGNOS (in Europe), which can provide more-accurate GPS  
position information. When using WAAS or EGNOS, the  
device may take longer to acquire satellites.  
Saving System Information to a Memory  
Card  
You can save system information to a memory card as a  
troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask  
you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.  
Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a short  
period of time for smoother speed values.  
Source: Allows you to select the preferred source for GPS.  
Viewing the Event Log  
The event log shows a list of system events.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
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2
Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin  
Devices > Save to Card.  
Select Settings > System > System Information > Event  
Log.  
If necessary, select the memory card to save system  
information to.  
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Viewing System Software Information  
You can view the software version, the basemap version, any  
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.  
Remove the memory card.  
Device Configuration  
Select Settings > System > System Information >  
Software Information.  
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  
My Vessel Settings  
by pressing  
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NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or  
hardware.  
Select Settings > System > Auto Power.  
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Select Settings > My Vessel.  
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.  
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).  
The temperature offset compensates for the temperature  
reading from a temperature sensor.  
Temp. Offset: Compensates for the water temperature reading  
from a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor or a  
temperature-capable transducer (Setting the Water  
Measure the water temperature using the temperature  
sensor or temperature-capable transducer that is connected  
to the chartplotter.  
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Calibrate Water Speed: Calibrates the speed-sensing  
Measure the water temperature using a different temperature  
sensor or a thermometer that is known to be accurate.  
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transducer or sensor (Calibrating a Water Speed Device).  
Fuel Capacity: Sets the combined fuel capacity of all the fuel  
Vessel).  
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.  
Vessel Type: Enables some chartplotter features based on the  
boat type.  
Fill Up All Tanks: Sets the tank levels to full (Synchronizing the  
Add Fuel to Boat: Allows you to enter the quantity of fuel you  
added to your tank, when you did not entirely fill up the tank  
Select Settings > My Vessel > Temp. Offset.  
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Enter the temperature offset calculated in step 3.  
Set Total Fuel Onboard: Sets the combined amount of fuel in  
all the fuel tanks on your vessel (Synchronizing the Fuel  
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.  
Set Gauge Limits: Sets the upper and lower limits of various  
Setting the Keel Offset  
Select Settings > My Vessel > Calibrate Water Speed.  
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2
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.  
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.  
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4
If the message appears again, stop the boat, and ensure the  
speed-sensor wheel is not stuck.  
Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer:  
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If the wheel turns freely, check the cable connections.  
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If the transducer is installed at the water line , measure  
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the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the  
boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive  
number.  
If you continue to get the message, contact Garmin product  
support.  
If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel  
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Communications Settings  
NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or  
hardware.  
measure the distance from the transducer to the water  
line. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative  
number.  
Select Settings > Communications.  
Serial Port 1: Sets the input/output format for port 1 to use  
when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA devices,  
computers, or other Garmin devices.  
Serial Port 2: Sets the input/output format for port 2 to use  
when connecting the chartplotter to external NMEA devices,  
computers, or other Garmin devices.  
NMEA 0183 Setup: Sets the NMEA 0183 sentences the  
chartplotter transmits, how many digits to the right of the  
decimal point are transmitted in a NMEA output, and how  
waypoints are identified (NMEA 0183 Settings).  
NMEA 2000 Setup: Allows you to view and label the devices on  
the NMEA 2000 network (Viewing a List of NMEA 2000  
Marine Network: Allows you to view the devices with which you  
are sharing maps, sonar, or radar. Not available on all  
chartplotter models.  
NOTE: You can only view networked data on a model that  
supports that data. For example, you cannot view networked  
radar on model that does not support radar.  
Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset.  
Select or based on the location of the transducer.  
Enter the distance measured in step 1.  
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4
Wireless Devices: Allows you set up wireless devices (Setting  
Up the WiFi Wireless Network). Not available on all  
chartplotter models.  
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Wi-Fi® Network: Allows you set up the WiFi network (Setting  
GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location  
accuracy falls outside the user-defined value.  
NMEA 0183  
Setting the Fuel Alarm  
The chartplotters support the NMEA 0183 standard, which is  
used to connect various NMEA 0183 devices, such as VHF  
radios, NMEA instruments, autopilots, wind sensors, and  
heading sensors.  
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.  
To connect the chartplotter to optional NMEA 0183 devices, see  
the chartplotter installation instructions.  
Select Settings > Alarms > Fuel > Fuel Alarm > On.  
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Enter the remaining amount of fuel that triggers the alarm.  
The approved NMEA 0183 sentences for the chartplotter are  
GPAPB, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA,  
GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL,  
GPXTE, and Garmin proprietary sentences PGRME, PGRMM,  
and PGRMZ.  
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.  
This chartplotter also includes support for the WPL sentence,  
DSC, and sonar NMEA 0183 input with support for the DPT  
(depth) or DBT, MTW (water temperature), and VHW (water  
temperature, speed, and heading) sentences.  
Select Settings > Alarms > Weather.  
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Turn on alarms for specific weather events.  
Units Settings  
Select Settings > Units.  
NMEA 0183 Settings  
Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup.  
System Units: Sets the unit format for the device.  
Sounder: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for the  
Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between  
sounder (if applicable).  
magnetic north and true north, for your present location.  
Route: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for routes.  
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 (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the  
north reference.  
System: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for system  
information.  
Garmin: Enables NMEA 0183 output sentences for Garmin  
proprietary sentences.  
Posn Precision: Adjusts the number of digits to the right of the  
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.  
decimal point for transmission of NMEA 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.  
Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is  
structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a  
map or chart that specifies a different map datum.  
Diagnostics: Displays NMEA 0183 diagnostic information.  
Pressure Ref. Time: Sets the reference time used to calculate  
the barometer trend. The trend is indicated in the barometer  
field.  
Defaults: Restores the NMEA 0183 settings to the original  
factory defaults.  
NMEA 2000 Settings  
Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup.  
Time Format: Sets a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format.  
Time Zone: Sets the time zone, or allows automatic selection  
Device List: Displays the devices connected to the network.  
based on GPS location.  
Label Devices: Changes the labels for available connected  
devices.  
Navigation Settings  
Viewing a List of NMEA 2000 Network Devices  
You can view the devices connected to the NMEA 2000  
network.  
NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or  
hardware.  
Select Settings > Navigation.  
Select Settings > Communications > NMEA 2000 Setup >  
Device List.  
Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on  
the map.  
Auto Guidance: Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth,  
Safe Height, and Shoreline Distance, when you are using  
some premium maps.  
Setting Alarms  
Navigation Alarms  
Select Settings > Alarms > Navigation.  
Turn Transition Activ.: Sets the turn transition to be calculated  
based on time or distance.  
Arrival: Sets an alarm to sound when you are within a specified  
Turn Transition Time: Sets how many minutes before the turn  
that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is  
selected for the Turn Transition Activ.. You can raise this  
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.  
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.  
Turn Transition Dist.: Sets how far before the turn that you  
transition to it as the next leg, when Distance is selected for  
the Turn Transition Activ.. You can raise this value to help  
improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a  
Device Voltage: Sets an alarm to sound when the battery  
reaches a specified low voltage.  
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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.  
Select an option:  
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If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,  
select MENU > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.  
Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.  
Auto Guidance Line Configurations  
CAUTION  
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.  
If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,  
select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >  
Shoreline Distance > Far.  
If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select  
Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline  
Distance > Near.  
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.  
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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.  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
some areas.  
Select an option:  
You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when  
calculating an Auto Guidance line.  
If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,  
select MENU > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.  
Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the  
If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,  
select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >  
Shoreline Distance > Farthest.  
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.  
If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select  
Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline  
Distance > Nearest.  
Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a  
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.  
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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  
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.  
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.  
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Adjusting the Distance from Shore  
CAUTION  
Other Vessel Settings  
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 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 > Other Vessels.  
AIS: Enables and disables AIS signal reception.  
DSC: Enables and disables digital selective calling (DSC).  
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in  
some areas.  
AIS/MARPA Alarm: Sets the collision alarm (Setting the Safe-  
Alerts).  
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.  
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Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.  
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Select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >  
Shoreline Distance > Normal.  
Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe  
place.  
Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.  
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Select Navigate To > Guide To.  
Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and  
determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles  
and the turns enable efficient travel.  
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If the device has more than one GPS antenna source, select  
a different source (Selecting the GPS Source).  
Cleaning the Screen  
NOTICE  
My device will not turn on or keeps turning off  
Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective  
coating.  
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.  
The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating which  
is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners.  
Make sure the power source is generating power.  
Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for anti-  
reflective coatings to the cloth.  
1
You can check this several ways. For example, you can  
check whether other devices powered by the source are  
functioning.  
Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.  
2
Check the fuse in the power cable.  
Screenshots  
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.  
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
2
Check to make sure the device is receiving is at least 10  
volts, but 12 volts is recommended.  
Insert a memory card into the card slot.  
Select Settings > System > Display > Screenshot Capture  
> On.  
To check the voltage, measure the female sockets 8 (power)  
and 2 (ground) of the power cable for DC voltage. If the  
voltage is less than 10 volts, the device will not turn on.  
Go to a screen you want to capture.  
3
4
Hold HOME for at least six seconds.  
If the device is receiving enough power but does not turn on,  
contact Garmin product support at www.garmin.com/support.  
Copying Screenshots to a Computer  
Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and insert it  
into a card reader that is attached to a computer.  
1
2
3
My device is not creating waypoints in the correct  
location  
®
From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder on  
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.  
the memory card.  
Copy a .bmp file from the card and paste it to any location on  
the computer.  
Troubleshooting  
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.  
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings  
NOTE: This will delete all settings information you have  
entered.  
Select Settings > System > System Information > Factory  
Settings.  
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.  
Viewing System Software Information  
You can view the software version, the basemap version, any  
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.  
Find out which map datum and position format was used  
when the original waypoint was created.  
1
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.  
Select Settings > System > System Information >  
Software Information.  
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Units.  
Select the correct map datum and position format settings.  
Create the waypoint again.  
2
3
4
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.  
NMEA 0183 Information  
Type  
Sentence  
Description  
Ensure the device is using the latest software. If not, update  
the device software (Updating the Device Software).  
Transmit  
GPAPB  
APB: Heading or track controller  
(autopilot) sentence "B"  
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 receive 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.  
GPBOD  
GPBWC  
GPGGA  
GPGLL  
GPGSA  
BOD: Bearing (origin to  
destination)  
BWC: Bearing and distance to  
waypoint  
GGA: Global positioning system  
fix data  
GLL: Geographic position  
(latitude and longitude)  
If the device is using an external GPS antenna, make sure  
the antenna is connected to the chartplotter or the NMEA  
network.  
GSA: GNSS DOP and active  
satellites  
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Type  
Sentence  
GPGSV  
GPRMB  
Description  
Type  
PGN  
Description  
GSV: GNSS satellites in view  
129540 GNSS satellites in view  
127245 Rudder  
RMB: Recommended minimum  
navigation information  
Receive  
127250 Vessel heading  
GPRMC  
RMC: Recommended minimum  
specific GNSS data  
127488 Engine parameters: Rapid update  
127489 Engine parameters: Dynamic  
127493 Transmission parameters: Dynamic  
127498 Engine parameters: Static  
127505 Fluid level  
GPRTE  
GPVTG  
RTE: Routes  
VTG: Course over ground and  
ground speed  
GPWPL  
GPXTE  
PGRME  
PGRMM  
PGRMZ  
SDDBT  
SDDPT  
SDMTW  
SDVHW  
DPT  
WPL: Waypoint location  
XTE: Cross track error  
E: Estimated error  
129038 AIS class A position report  
129039 AIS class B position report  
129040 AIS class B extended position report  
M: Map datum  
129794 AIS class A static and voyage related  
data  
Z: Altitude  
DBT: Depth below transducer  
DPT: Depth  
129798 AIS SAR aircraft position report  
129802 AIS safety-related broadcast message  
129808 DSC call information  
MTW: Water temperature  
VHW: Water speed and heading  
Depth  
130310 Environmental parameters  
130311 Environmental parameters (obsolete)  
130313 Humidity  
Receive  
DBT  
Depth below transducer  
Water temperature  
Water speed and heading  
Waypoint location  
MTW  
130314 Actual pressure  
VHW  
130576 Small craft status  
WPL  
This data applies only to NMEA 2000-compatible products.  
DSC  
Digital selective calling  
information  
Software License Agreement  
DSE  
Expanded digital selective calling  
Heading, deviation, and variation  
Heading, magnetic  
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.  
HDG  
HDM  
MWD  
MDA  
MWV  
VDM  
Wind direction and speed  
Meteorological composite  
Wind speed and angle  
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.  
AIS VHF data-link message  
You can purchase complete information about National Marine  
Electronics Association (NMEA) format and sentences from: NMEA,  
Seven Riggs Avenue, Severna Park, MD 21146 USA (www.nmea.org)  
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,  
NMEA 2000 PGN Information  
Type  
PGN  
Description  
Transmit and receive 059392 ISO acknowledgment  
059904 ISO request  
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.  
060928 ISO address claim  
126208 NMEA: Command, request, and  
acknowledge group function  
126996 Product information  
127250 Vessel heading  
128259 Speed: Water referenced  
128267 Water depth  
129539 GNSS DOPs  
129799 Radio frequency, mode, and power  
130306 Wind data  
130312 Temperature  
Transmit  
126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group  
function  
127258 Magnetic Variance  
129025 Position: Rapid update  
129026 COG and SOG: Rapid update  
129029 GNSS position data  
129283 Cross track error  
129284 Navigation data  
129285 Navigation route and waypoint info  
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cleaningꢀ33  
keysꢀ1, 3  
registrationꢀ32  
digital selective callingꢀ23, 24  
channelsꢀ24  
L
Index  
lane widthꢀ7  
languageꢀ29  
A
aerial photosꢀ5  
AISꢀ5, 6, 8  
alarmꢀ6  
M
man overboardꢀ10  
marine servicesꢀ9  
mark locationꢀ10  
measuring distanceꢀ14  
chartsꢀ3  
contactsꢀ23  
distress signal deviceꢀ6  
radarꢀ18  
individual routine callꢀ24  
turning onꢀ23, 32  
display settingsꢀ29  
distress callꢀ23  
distress signal deviceꢀ6  
DownVüꢀ13  
SARTꢀ6  
targetingꢀ5, 6  
threatsꢀ6, 18  
turning onꢀ32  
vesselsꢀ5  
media playerꢀ24, 25  
alphabetical searchꢀ25  
Androidꢀ25  
device nameꢀ25  
FUSION-Linkꢀ24, 25  
iPodꢀ24  
Meteorꢀ25  
MTPꢀ25  
mutingꢀ25  
presetꢀ25  
radioꢀ25  
repeatingꢀ25  
DSC. See digital selective calling  
alarmsꢀ31  
E
anchor dragꢀ31  
arrivalꢀ31  
EBLꢀ18  
collisionꢀ6  
deep waterꢀ16  
engineꢀ21  
gaugesꢀ21  
navigationꢀ31  
adjustingꢀ18  
measuringꢀ19  
showingꢀ18  
EGNOSꢀ29  
engine gaugesꢀ21  
configuringꢀ21  
status alarmsꢀ21  
environment gaugesꢀ22  
environmental gaugesꢀ22  
EPIRBꢀ6  
off courseꢀ31  
shufflingꢀ25  
sourceꢀ24  
shallow waterꢀ16  
sonarꢀ16  
water temperatureꢀ16  
weatherꢀ31  
tuner regionꢀ25  
tuning modeꢀ25  
VHFꢀ25  
Windows phoneꢀ25  
zonesꢀ25  
anchor drag alarmꢀ31  
animated currents, tidesꢀ4  
antenna, GPSꢀ2  
arrival alarmꢀ31  
Auto Guidanceꢀ9, 31  
lineꢀ32  
event logꢀ29  
F
memory cardꢀ28, 29  
detailed mapsꢀ29  
installingꢀ1  
Meteor. See media player  
MOB, deviceꢀ6  
music playerꢀ2426. See media player  
factory settingsꢀ33  
sonarꢀ16  
Fish Eye 3D  
sonar coneꢀ8  
suspended targetsꢀ8  
tracksꢀ8  
shoreline distanceꢀ32  
autopilotꢀ10  
B
fishing chartꢀ3, 28  
panningꢀ3  
N
backlightꢀ2  
navaidsꢀ4  
Bluetooth devicesꢀ24  
buoy reportsꢀ28  
setupꢀ6  
navigation alarmsꢀ31  
navigation chartꢀ3, 4, 9, 28  
aerial photosꢀ6  
fuel alarmꢀ21, 31  
fuel capacityꢀ21, 29  
fuel gaugesꢀ21  
configuringꢀ21  
status alarmꢀ21, 31  
synchronizing with actual fuelꢀ21  
fuel onboardꢀ29  
C
marine service pointsꢀ9  
panningꢀ3  
radar overlayꢀ19  
celestial informationꢀ22, 23  
chartsꢀ2, 4, 6, 7  
appearanceꢀ7  
built-inꢀ4  
setupꢀ6  
vessel trailsꢀ8, 24  
navigation insetꢀ7, 14  
networking. See Marine Network  
NMEA 0183ꢀ23, 30, 31, 33  
NMEA 2000ꢀ23, 30, 31, 34  
detailsꢀ3  
G
heading, lineꢀ7  
measuring distanceꢀ3  
navigationꢀ3, 4  
panningꢀ3  
Garmin Marine Networkꢀ12, 30  
Garmin product support, contact informationꢀ1  
gauges  
selectingꢀ4  
symbolsꢀ3  
clockꢀ31  
engineꢀ21  
O
environmentꢀ22  
environmental dataꢀ22  
fuelꢀ21  
limitsꢀ21  
status alarmsꢀ21  
tripꢀ21  
off course alarmꢀ31  
offset, front of boatꢀ20  
other vessels  
AISꢀ8  
alarmꢀ31  
collision alarmꢀ6  
color modeꢀ2  
combinationsꢀ12, 13  
customizingꢀ12, 13  
selectingꢀ12  
trailsꢀ8  
overlay numbersꢀ7, 14  
windꢀ22  
P
GLONASSꢀ29  
Go Toꢀ9  
GPSꢀ33  
Perspective 3Dꢀ28  
photos, aerialꢀ5  
compassꢀ21  
data barꢀ14  
position, trackingꢀ23  
position reportꢀ23, 24  
power keyꢀ29  
powerboatꢀ2  
premium chartsꢀ4, 6  
aerial photosꢀ5  
roseꢀ6  
compass tape data barꢀ7  
coursesꢀ9  
current stationsꢀ22, 23  
indicatorsꢀ4  
EGNOSꢀ29  
GLONASSꢀ29  
signalsꢀ2  
sourceꢀ2  
WAASꢀ29  
GPS accuracyꢀ31  
Guide Toꢀ9  
D
Fish Eye 3Dꢀ8  
data  
tide and current indicatorsꢀ4  
product registrationꢀ32  
product supportꢀ1  
contact informationꢀ1  
H
backupꢀ29  
copyingꢀ28  
hazard colorsꢀ7  
heading, lineꢀ8  
helm applicationꢀ2  
help. See product support  
home screen, customizingꢀ2  
data fieldsꢀ7  
data managementꢀ28  
deleting, all user dataꢀ12  
depth logꢀ17  
destinations  
navigation chartꢀ9  
selectingꢀ9  
R
radarꢀ17, 19  
AISꢀ18  
K
clutterꢀ20  
keel offsetꢀ29, 30  
keysꢀ1  
color schemeꢀ20  
field of viewꢀ20  
front-of-boat offsetꢀ20  
powerꢀ1  
Index  
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gainꢀ19  
zoomꢀ15  
SOSꢀ10  
suspended targetsꢀ8  
symbolsꢀ5  
synchronizing, user dataꢀ12  
system informationꢀ29, 33  
surface pressureꢀ27  
visibilityꢀ27  
water temperatureꢀ27  
wave informationꢀ27  
windsꢀ27  
optimizing displayꢀ19, 20  
overlay screenꢀ19  
rangeꢀ17  
range ringsꢀ20  
sentry modeꢀ18  
timed transmitꢀ18  
transmittingꢀ17  
waypointsꢀ18, 20  
zoom scaleꢀ18  
radar overlayꢀ19  
radio, SiriusXMꢀ25  
range ringsꢀ7  
WiFi technologyꢀ30  
WiFitechnologyꢀ2  
wind gaugesꢀ22  
wireless devicesꢀ2  
Bluetooth devicesꢀ24  
connecting a wireless deviceꢀ2, 24  
network configurationꢀ2  
T
tide stationsꢀ4, 22, 23  
indicatorsꢀ4  
tracksꢀ11  
clearingꢀ12  
copyingꢀ28  
deletingꢀ12  
editingꢀ11  
Z
registering the deviceꢀ32  
Route Toꢀ9  
routesꢀ10  
zoom  
listꢀ11  
chartꢀ3  
radarꢀ18  
sonarꢀ15  
navigatingꢀ12  
recordingꢀ12  
savingꢀ11  
copyingꢀ28  
creatingꢀ10, 11  
deletingꢀ11  
saving as routeꢀ12  
showingꢀ7, 11  
transducerꢀ13, 16  
trip gaugesꢀ21  
trip planner. See routes  
troubleshootingꢀ33  
editingꢀ11  
navigatingꢀ11  
navigating parallel toꢀ11  
synchronizingꢀ12  
viewing list ofꢀ11  
waypointsꢀ28  
U
S
unit IDꢀ29, 33  
units of measureꢀ31  
updates, softwareꢀ1  
user data  
safe depthꢀ31  
safe heightꢀ31  
safe zone collision alarmꢀ6  
sailboatꢀ2  
sailingꢀ7  
sailing gaugesꢀ22  
SARTꢀ6  
satellite imageryꢀ4  
satellite signals, acquiringꢀ2  
screen, brightnessꢀ2  
screenshotsꢀ33  
capturingꢀ33  
sentry modeꢀ18  
guard zoneꢀ18  
timed transmitꢀ18  
settingsꢀ29, 31  
radar displayꢀ20  
system informationꢀ29, 33  
shoreline distanceꢀ32  
SideVüꢀ13  
deletingꢀ12  
synchronizingꢀ12  
V
vessel trailsꢀ8, 24  
VHF radioꢀ23  
calling an AIS targetꢀ24  
distress callsꢀ23  
DSC channelꢀ24  
individual routine callꢀ24  
voltageꢀ31  
volume, adjustingꢀ25  
VRMꢀ18  
adjustingꢀ18  
measuringꢀ19  
showingꢀ18  
SiriusXMꢀ26  
W
SiriusXM Satellite Radioꢀ25  
software, updatingꢀ1  
software license agreementꢀ34  
sonarꢀ13  
WAASꢀ29  
water  
speedꢀ30  
temperature offsetꢀ30  
water temperature logꢀ17  
waypointsꢀ10, 33  
copyingꢀ28  
a-scopeꢀ15, 16  
alarmsꢀ16  
appearanceꢀ16  
bottom lockꢀ15  
color gainꢀ14  
color rejectionꢀ16  
coneꢀ8  
depthꢀ15  
depth lineꢀ16  
depth scaleꢀ15  
DownVüꢀ13  
frequenciesꢀ15  
gainꢀ14  
interferenceꢀ16  
measuring distancesꢀ14  
noiseꢀ14, 16  
creatingꢀ10, 28  
deletingꢀ10  
editingꢀ10  
man overboardꢀ10  
navigating toꢀ10  
radarꢀ18  
showingꢀ7  
sonarꢀ14  
synchronizingꢀ12  
tracked vesselꢀ23, 24  
viewing list ofꢀ10  
weatherꢀ28  
weatherꢀ6, 26  
alarmsꢀ31  
numbersꢀ14  
overlay numbersꢀ16  
recordingꢀ16, 17  
scroll speedꢀ16  
sharingꢀ14  
SideVüꢀ13  
sourceꢀ14  
surface noiseꢀ16  
suspended targetsꢀ16  
viewsꢀ13, 14  
waypointꢀ14  
whitelineꢀ16  
broadcastsꢀ26  
chartsꢀ28  
fishingꢀ27  
fishing chartꢀ28  
forecastꢀ2628  
navigation chartꢀ28  
overlayꢀ28  
precipitationꢀ26  
sea conditionsꢀ27  
subscriptionꢀ25, 28  
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