Garmin ECHOMAP PLUS 40 Series, ECHOMAP PLUS 60 Series, ECHOMAP PLUS 70 Series, ECHOMAP PLUS 90 Series Owner's Manual

ECHOMAP™ PLUS 40/60/70/90 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View................................................ 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View.................................................. 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 1

ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Front View............................................. 1

Device Keys........................................................................... 2

Assigning a Shortcut Key....................................................... 2

Tips and Shortcuts...................................................................... 2

Downloading the Manuals from the Web.................................... 2

Garmin Support Center...............................................................2

Inserting Memory Cards............................................................. 2

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals..................................................2

Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 2

Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 2

Customizing the Home Screen................................................... 2

Customizing Pages..................................................................... 2

Customizing a Combination Page..........................................2

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

70/90...................................................................................... 3

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

60........................................................................................... 3

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus

........................................................................................... 3

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Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 3

Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 3

Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 3

Changing the Background Image............................................... 3

ActiveCaptain App......................................................... 3

ActiveCaptain Roles................................................................... 3

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App............................... 4

Enabling Smart Notifications.......................................................4

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App.......................... 4

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain........................................... 4

Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 4

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart........................................... 5

Zooming In and Out of the Chart........................................... 5

Panning the Chart with the Keys........................................... 5

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys........... 5

Chart Symbols....................................................................... 5

Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 5

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart..........................................5

Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 5

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 6

Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 6

Heading Line and Angle Markers.......................................... 6

Premium Charts.......................................................................... 6

Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 6

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 7

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 7

Automatic Identification System..................................................7

AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 7

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 7

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 8

Viewing a List of AIS Threats................................................. 8

Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 8

AIS Aids to Navigation........................................................... 8

AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 8

Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 9

Chart View Settings.................................................................... 9

Chart Layers.......................................................................... 9

Fish Eye 3D Settings........................................................... 10

Supported Maps....................................................................... 10

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping....................... 10

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Feature...................................................................... 11

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map............ 11

Garmin Quickdraw Community................................................. 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

ActiveCaptain....................................................................... 11

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with

Garmin Connect................................................................... 11

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings...................................... 12

Navigation with a Chartplotter.................................... 12

Basic Navigation Questions...................................................... 12

Destinations.............................................................................. 12

Searching for a Destination by Name.................................. 12

Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart............ 13

Searching for a Marine Services Destination....................... 13

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To........... 13

Stopping Navigation............................................................. 13

Waypoints................................................................................. 13

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint.................... 13

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 13

Marking an MOB Location................................................... 13

Projecting a Waypoint.......................................................... 13

Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 13

Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 13

Moving a Saved Waypoint................................................... 13

Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 13

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 14

Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 14

Routes...................................................................................... 14

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present

Location............................................................................... 14

Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 14

Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 14

Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 14

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 14

Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 15

Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 15

Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 15

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 15

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path...................... 15

Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path........................................ 15

Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 15

Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................15

Auto Guidance Path Configurations.................................... 15

Tracks....................................................................................... 16

Showing Tracks................................................................... 16

Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 16

Saving the Active Track....................................................... 16

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 16

Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 16

Saving a Track as a Route...................................................16

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 16

Deleting a Saved Track........................................................16

Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 17

Retracing the Active Track................................................... 17

Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 17

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 17

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 17

Boundaries................................................................................17

Creating a Boundary............................................................ 17

Converting a Route to a Boundary...................................... 17

Converting a Track to a Boundary....................................... 17

Editing a Boundary...............................................................17

Setting a Boundary Alarm.................................................... 17

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Deleting a Boundary............................................................ 17

Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks................. 17

Sonar Fishfinder........................................................... 17

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals............................ 18

Changing the Sonar View......................................................... 18

Traditional Sonar View..............................................................18

Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 18

Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 18

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View.....................................................18

SideVü Sonar View................................................................... 18

SideVü Scanning Technology.............................................. 18

Panoptix™ Sonar Views........................................................... 19

LiveVü Down Sonar View.................................................... 19

LiveVü Forward Sonar View................................................ 19

RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.......................................... 19

RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.............................................. 19

RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View........................................ 20

FrontVü Sonar View............................................................. 20

Panoptix LiveScope™ Sonar View...................................... 20

Flasher View............................................................................. 20

Flasher Page Shortcuts....................................................... 20

Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 20

Calibrating the Compass......................................................21

Selecting a Sonar Source......................................................... 21

Renaming a Sonar Source...................................................21

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen............................... 21

Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 21

Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen................................ 21

Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 21

Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 21

Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 21

Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 22

Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 22

Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 22

Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 22

Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 22

Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 22

Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup........... 22

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen...................... 22

Setting the Scroll Speed...................................................... 22

Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale............... 22

Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 23

Sonar Alarms....................................................................... 23

Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 23

Transducer Installation Settings...........................................23

Sonar Frequencies...............................................................23

Turning On the A-Scope...................................................... 24

Panoptix Sonar Setup............................................................... 24

Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level......... 24

Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.................................... 24

LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu.......................... 24

LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings........................... 25

RealVü Appearance Settings............................................... 25

Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings........................... 25

Autopilot........................................................................ 26

Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 26

Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 26

Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 26

Selecting the Preferred Heading Source............................. 26

Engaging the Autopilot............................................................. 26

Steering Patterns...................................................................... 26

Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 26

Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 26

Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 26

Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 27

Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control........................................ 27

Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a

Chartplotter.......................................................................... 27

Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote

Control Action Keys............................................................. 27

Sailing Features............................................................ 27

Setting the Vessel Type............................................................ 27

Sail Racing................................................................................27

Starting Line Guidance........................................................ 27

Using the Race Timer.......................................................... 27

Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS

Antenna................................................................................27

Laylines Settings.......................................................................27

Setting the Keel Offset.............................................................. 28

Sailboat Autopilot Operation..................................................... 28

Wind Hold............................................................................ 28

Tack and Gybe.....................................................................29

Gauges and Graphs..................................................... 29

Viewing the Compass............................................................... 29

Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 29

Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 29

Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges............................................ 29

Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges........... 29

Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges........................ 29

Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges........................ 29

Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms..................... 29

Setting the Fuel Alarm.............................................................. 29

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 29

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 29

Viewing the Wind Gauges........................................................ 30

Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge.................................... 30

Configuring the Speed Source............................................. 30

Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge........... 30

Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge....................... 30

Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.................... 30

Tide Station Information............................................................30

Current Station Information.......................................................30

Celestial Information................................................................. 30

Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information

for a Different Date................................................................... 30

Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station...... 30

Digital Selective Calling............................................... 30

Chartplotter and NMEA 0183 VHF Radio Functionality............ 30

Turning On DSC....................................................................... 31

DSC List....................................................................................31

Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 31

Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 31

Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 31

Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 31

Position Tracking...................................................................... 31

Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 31

Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 31

Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 31

Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 31

Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 31

Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 31

Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 31

Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 31

Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 31

Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 32

Media Player................................................................. 32

Opening the Media Player........................................................ 32

Icons.................................................................................... 32

Selecting the Media Source...................................................... 32

Playing Music............................................................................32

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Browsing for Music...............................................................32

Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 32

Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 32

Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 32

Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 32

Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 32

Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 32

VHF Radio................................................................................ 32

Scanning VHF Channels......................................................32

Adjusting the VHF Squelch.................................................. 32

Radio........................................................................................ 32

Setting the Tuner Region..................................................... 32

Changing the Radio Station................................................. 32

Changing the Tuning Mode................................................. 32

Presets................................................................................. 33

DAB Playback........................................................................... 33

Setting the DAB Tuner Region............................................ 33

Scanning for DAB Stations.................................................. 33

Changing DAB Stations....................................................... 33

DAB Presets........................................................................ 33

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio........................................................ 33

Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............................................. 33

Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 33

Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 33

Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 34

Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls................................. 34

Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 34

Updating the Media Player Software........................................ 34

Device Configuration................................................... 34

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 34

System Settings........................................................................ 34

Display Settings................................................................... 34

GPS Settings....................................................................... 34

Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 35

Viewing System Software Information................................. 35

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 35

My Vessel Settings................................................................... 35

Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 35

Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 35

Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 36

Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 36

Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 36

Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 36

Communications Settings......................................................... 36

NMEA 0183..........................................................................36

NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................36

Wi‑Fi Network...................................................................... 37

Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 37

Navigation Alarms................................................................ 37

System Alarms..................................................................... 37

Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 37

Units Settings............................................................................37

Navigation Settings................................................................... 37

Other Vessel Settings............................................................... 37

Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 37

Sharing and Managing User Data............................... 38

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data................ 38

User Data Sharing Cable Wiring Diagram........................... 38

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 38

Copying User Data from a Memory Card................................. 38

Copying User Data to a Memory Card......................................38

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 38

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a

Chartplotter............................................................................... 38

Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 39

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 39

Saving System Information to a Memory Card

Clearing Saved Data.................................................................39

......................... 39

Appendix....................................................................... 39

Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 39

Screenshots.............................................................................. 39

Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 39

Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 39

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 39

My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 39

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 39

My sonar does not work....................................................... 40

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct

location.................................................................................40

My device does not display the correct time........................ 40

NMEA 2000 PGN Information...................................................40

NMEA 0183 Information........................................................... 40

Registering Your Device........................................................... 41

Software Update....................................................................... 41

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card.................... 41

Updating the Device Software............................................. 41

Index.............................................................................. 42

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Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

ECHOMAP Plus 40 Device View

Device keys

microSD® memory card slot

Power and transducer connectors

Beeper

NOTICE

Each time you place the device in the bracket, you should make
sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are
fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket
is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the
device or locking bracket is installed correctly. If the cables are
not fully seated and the device is not firmly secured, it can lose
power or stop working. The device can also fall out of the cradle
and become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar
transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed
repeatedly.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

Takes a screenshot when held.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Takes a screenshot when held.

ECHOMAP Plus 60 Front View

Power key

Automatic backlight sensor

Keys

microSD memory card slot

NOTICE

Each time you place the device in the cradle, you should make
sure the device is firmly secured in the cradle, the cables are
fully pushed into the device and cradle, and the locking bracket
is snapped firmly closed. There is an audible click when the
locking bracket is installed correctly. If the cables are not fully
seated and the device is not firmly secured, it can lose power or
stop working. The device can also fall out of the cradle and
become damaged if it is not firmly secured.

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar
transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed
repeatedly.

Zooms out of a chart or view.

Zooms in to a chart or view.

Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.

SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.

HOME Returns to the Home screen.

Takes a screenshot when held.

MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.

Closes a menu, when applicable.

Takes a screenshot when held.

ECHOMAP Plus 70/90 Front View

Power key

Automatic backlight sensor

Touchscreen

Shortcut keys

microSD memory card slot

Introduction 1

Device Keys

Turns on and off the device when held.

Opens a shortcut menu to backlight, color mode, and sonar
transmission when quickly pressed and released.

Scrolls through the brightness levels when pressed repeatedly.

1 2 3 4 Assigns a shortcut key to the active screen when held.

Opens the assigned screen when pressed.

Assigning a Shortcut Key

You can quickly open commonly used screens by assigning a
shortcut key. You can create a shortcut to screens such as
sonar screens and charts.

Open a screen.

1

Hold a shortcut key, and select OK.

2

TIP: The shortcut is also saved to the Frequently Used

category with the shortcut key number.

Tips and Shortcuts

• Press to turn on the chartplotter.

• From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the
brightness levels. This can be helpful when the brightness is
so low you cannot see the screen.

• Hold a numbered key to create a shortcut to a screen.

• Select HOME from any screen to return to the Home screen.

• Select MENU to open additional settings about that screen.

• Select MENU to close the menu when finished.

• Press to open additional options, such as adjusting the
backlight and locking the touchscreen.

• Press , and select Power > Turn Off Device, or hold
until the Turn Off Device bar fills to turn off the chartplotter,
when available.

• Press , and select Power > Sleep Device to set the
chartplotter to standby mode, when available.

Insert the memory card .

2

Press the card in until it clicks.

3

Close the door.

4

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.

Turn on the device.

1

Wait while the device locates satellites.

2

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.

When the device acquires satellite signals, appears at the
top of the Home screen.

If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.

For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
For help acquiring satellite signals, see (My device will not

acquire GPS signals, page 39).

Selecting the GPS Source

You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.

Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.

1

Select the source for GPS data.

2

Customizing the Chartplotter

Downloading the Manuals from the Web

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of
manuals from the Garmin® website.

Go to garmin.com/manuals/echomapplus60-70-90.

1

Download the manual.

2

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.

Inserting Memory Cards

You can use optional memory cards with 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
Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours mapping, record sonar (with a
compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and
routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use
the ActiveCaptain® app.

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.

Open the access flap or door on the front of the

1

chartplotter.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.

From the Home screen, select Customize Home.

1

Select an option:

2

• 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.

• To change the Home screen background image, select

Background, and select an image.

Customizing Pages

Customizing a Combination Page

Open a combination page.

1

Select MENU > Configure.

2

Select an option:

3

• To change the name, select Name, and enter a new

name.

• To change the arrangement of the information on the

screen, select Change Layout, and select a new layout.

• To change the information shown on the screen, select

Change Function, and select new information.

• To resize the information areas shown on the screen,

select Resize Combination.

2 Customizing the Chartplotter

• To customize the data shown on the screen, select

Overlay Numbers.

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 70/90

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

Select Combos > Customize > Add.

1

Select a layout.

2

Select BACK to exit.

9

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 Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.

1

Select an option.

2

Adjusting the Backlight

Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.

1

Adjust the backlight.

2

TIP: From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through

the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the
brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.

Select an area.

3

Select a function for the area.

4

Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

5

Drag the arrows to resize the areas.

6

Hold an area to rearrange it.

7

Hold a data field to select new data.

8

Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.

9

Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

10

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 60

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

Select Combos > Customize > Add.

1

Select a layout.

2

Select an area.

3

Select a function for the area.

4

Repeat these steps for each area of the page.

5

Select Data, and customize the data shown.

6

Select Next when you are done customizing the page.

7

Enter a name for the page, and select Done.

8

Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

9

Select to BACK to exit.

10

Creating a New Combination Page with the ECHOMAP Plus 40

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.

Select Combos > Customize > Add.

1

Select the first function.

2

Select the second function.

3

Select Split to choose the direction of the split screen

4

(optional).
Select Next.

5

Enter a name for the page.

6

TIP: Select SELECT to select the letter.

Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

7

Use the arrow keys to select a location on the home screen.

8

Adjusting the Color Mode

Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.

1

TIP: Select > Display > Color Mode from any screen to

access the color settings.
Select an option.

2

Changing the Background Image

From the home screen, select MENU > Background.

1

TIP: You can also adjust this setting from Settings > System

> Display > Background.
Select an image.

2

ActiveCaptain App

CAUTION

This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes
no representations about the accuracy, completeness or
timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance
on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.

NOTE: The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models
that have Wi‑Fi® technology.

If you connect to a Wi‑Fi adpater The ActiveCaptain feature is
only available on models that have Wi‑Fi technology.

The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your
ECHOMAP Plus device, charts, maps, and the community for a
connected boating experience.

On your mobile device with the ActiveCaptain app, you can
download, purchase, and update maps and charts. You can use
the app to easily and quickly transfer user data, such as
waypoints and routes, connect to the Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Community, and update device software. You can also
plan your trip from the app.

You can connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date
feedback on marinas and other points of interest. The app can
push smart notifications, such as calls and texts, to your
chartplotter display when paired.

ActiveCaptain Roles

Your level of interaction with the ECHOMAP Plus device using
the ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.

Feature Owner Guest

Register device, built-in maps, and supplemental map
cards to account

Update software Yes Yes

Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created

Push smart notifications Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes No

ActiveCaptain App 3

Feature Owner Guest

Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a
specific route

Manually synchronize waypoints and routes with the
ECHOMAP Plus device

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

You can connect a mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device
using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy
way for you to interact with your ECHOMAP Plus device and
complete such tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the
device software, and receiving mobile device notifications.

Insert a memory card in one of the ECHOMAP Plus device's

1

card slots (Inserting Memory Cards, page 2).
Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the

ActiveCaptain feature.
Select ActiveCaptain > Create ActiveCaptain Memory

2

Card.

NOTICE

You might be prompted to format the memory card.
Formatting the card deletes all information saved on the card.
This includes any saved user data, such as waypoints.
Formatting the card is recommended, but not required.
Before formatting the card, you should save the data from the
memory card onto the device internal memory (Copying User

Data from a Memory Card, page 38). After formatting the

card for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the user
data back to the card (Copying User Data to a Memory Card,

page 38).

From the ActiveCaptain page, select MENU > Wi-Fi Setup

3

> Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi > On.
Enter a name and password for this network.

4

From the application store on your mobile device, install and

5

open the ActiveCaptain app.
Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the

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ECHOMAP Plus device.
From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi

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connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using
the name and password you entered.

Enabling Smart Notifications

WARNING

Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.
Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result
in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

Before your ECHOMAP Plus device can receive notifications,
you must connect it to your mobile device and to the
ActiveCaptain app.

From the ECHOMAP Plus device, select ActiveCaptain >

1

Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.

Turn on Bluetooth® technology in the mobile device settings.

2

Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.

3

From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select

4

Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.

Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the

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ECHOMAP Plus device using Bluetooth technology.
When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.

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If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in your

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mobile device settings.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App

If your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the
ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software
updates for your device.

NOTICE

Software updates may require the app to download large files.
Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service
provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more
information about data limits or charges.

The installation process can take several minutes.

Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device

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(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 4).
When a software update is available and you have internet

2

access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >
Download.

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP Plus
device, the update is transferred to the device. After the
transfer is complete, you are prompted to install the update.

When you are prompted by the ECHOMAP Plus device,

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select an option to install the update.

• To update the software immediately, select OK.

• To delay the update, select Cancel. When you are ready
to install the update, select ActiveCaptain > Software

Updates > Install Now.

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain

You can use the ActiveCaptain app to download and transfer the
latest chart updates for your device. To save space on your
mobile device, space on the ActiveCaptain card, and download
time, consider using the ActiveCaptain app to download only the
areas of the chart you need.

If you are downloading an entire chart, you can use the Garmin
Express™ app to download the map onto a memory card. The
Garmin Express app downloads large charts more quickly than
the ActiveCaptain app. For more information, go to garmin.com

/express.

NOTICE

Chart updates may require the app to download large files.
Regular data limits or charges from your internet service
provider apply. Contact your internet service provider for more
information about data limits or charges.

Connect the mobile device to the ECHOMAP Plus device

1

(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 4).
When a chart update is available, and you have internet

2

access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My
Charts.

Select the map to update.

3

Select the area to download.

4

Select Download

5

The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the ECHOMAP Plus
device, the update is transferred to the device. After the
transfer is complete, the updated charts are available for use.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the
map data and accessories used.

You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting
Charts.

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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.

Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours

and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes
navigational data from the chart, provides detailed
bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth
recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in
some areas.

Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat (according to your course) and provides a visual
navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky
shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when
trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or
anchorages.

Mariner's Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view

from above and behind the boat (according to your course)
and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful
when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,
and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar
harbors or anchorages.

NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in
some areas.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually

represents the sea floor according to the chart information.
When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets
(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow
spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green
indicates the smallest.

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in

some areas.
The Navigation Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a

course, view map information, and use the chart as a
navigational aid. To open the Navigation Chart, select Charts >

Navigation Chart.

NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.

Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys

From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to move

1

the cursor.
Select SELECT.

2

Chart Symbols

This table contains some of the common symbols you might see
on the detailed charts.

Icon Description

Buoy

Information

Marine services

Tide station

Current station

Overhead photo available

Perspective photo available

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.

Measuring a Distance on the Chart

From a chart, select a location.

1

Select Measure Distance.

2

A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.
The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner.

TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of
the cursor, select Set Reference.

Creating a Waypoint on the Chart

From a chart, select a location or object.

1

Select Create Waypoint.

2

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

The Fishing Chart provides a detailed view with more bottom
detail and fishing content. This chart is optimized for use when
fishing. To open the Fishing Chart, select Charts > Fishing

Chart.

Zooming In and Out of the Chart

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 zoom out, select or pinch two fingers together on the
touchscreen.

• To zoom in, select or spread two fingers apart on the
touchscreen.

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.

1

Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your

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present location.

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are
only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify
proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.
Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when
navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in
vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.

When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may
pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer
to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.

NOTE: The 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.

1

If necessary, select Navigate To.

2

Select an option:

3

• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.

• To create a route to the location, including turns, select

Route To.

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• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.
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.

Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow

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water, and other obstacles.

Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart

You can view information, such as tide, current, celestial, chart
notes, or local services, about a location or an object on the
Navigation chart or the Fishing chart.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location

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or object.
A list of options appears along the top of the chart. The

options that appear vary based on the location or object you
selected.

Select Information.

2

Viewing Details about Navaids

From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart
view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about
various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and
obstructions.

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in
some areas.

NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in
some areas.

From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.

1

Select the name of the navaid.

2

Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the
bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate
relative position from the heading or course over ground, which
are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers

The heading line is an extension drawn on the map from the
bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Angle markers indicate
relative position from the heading or course over ground, which
are helpful for casting or finding reference points.

You can show the heading line and the course over ground
(COG) line on the chart.

COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the
bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel >

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Heading Line.

Angle Markers

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If necessary, select Source, and select an option:

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• To automatically use the available source, select Auto.

• To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS

Heading (COG).

• To use data from a connected heading sensor, select

Heading.

• To use data from both a connected heading sensor and

the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.
This displays both the heading line and the COG line on

the chart.

Select Display, and select an option:

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• Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the

line shown on the chart.

• Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate

the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at
your present speed.

Turning on Angle Markers

You can add angle markers to the map along the heading line.
Angle markers can be helpful for casting when fishing.

Set the heading line (Setting the Heading Line and Angle

1

Markers, page 6).

Select Angle Markers.

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Premium Charts

WARNING

All route and navigation lines displayed on the chartplotter are
only intended to provide general route guidance or to identify
proper channels, and are not intended to be precisely followed.
Always defer to the navaids and conditions on the water when
navigating to avoid groundings or hazards that could result in
vessel damage, personal injury, or death.

The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.

NOTE: Not all models support all charts.
Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart® g3 Vision, allow

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.

Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the

boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.

Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view

that visually represents the sea floor according to the
information on the chart.

Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom

contours and without navigational data. This chart works well
for offshore deep-sea fishing.

High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution

satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on
the Navigation chart (Showing Satellite Imagery on the

Navigation Chart, page 7).

Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally

significant aerial photos to help you visualize your
surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks,

page 7).

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.

Auto Guidance: Uses specified information about your vessel

and chart data to determine the best path to your destination.

Viewing Tide Station Information

on the chart indicates a tide station. You can view a detailed
graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different
times or on different days.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.

From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide

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station.
Tide direction and tide level information appear near .
Select the station name.

2

Animated Tide and Current Indicators

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.

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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 (Chart Layer

Settings, page 9).

An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical
bar graph with an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward
indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward
indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over the tide
station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears
above the station indicator.

Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The
direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a
specific location on the chart. The color of the current arrow
indicates the range of speed for the current at that location.
When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator,
the specific current speed at the location appears above the
direction indicator.

Color Current Speed Range

Yellow 0 to 1 knot

Orange 1 to 2 knots

Red 2 or more knots

Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some

areas.
You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or

on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart.
NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are

present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high­resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select
to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by changing
the map zoom detail.

From the Navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart >

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Satellite Photos.

Select an option:

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• Select Land Only to show standard chart information on

the water, with photos overlaying the land.
NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard

Mapping® charts.

• 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.

Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks

Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you
must turn on the Photo Points setting in the chart setup.

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.

You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and
harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to
acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.

From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:

1

• To view an overhead photo, select .

• To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was
taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the
direction of the cone.

Select Photo.

2

Automatic Identification System

The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to
identify and track other vessels, and alerts you to area traffic.
When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can
show some AIS information about other vessels that are within

range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are
actively transmitting AIS information.

The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime
Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, GPS speed, GPS
heading, time that has elapsed since the last position of the
vessel was reported, nearest approach, and time to the nearest
approach.

Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking.
Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on
the chartplotter with a blue-green color.

AIS Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

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.

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.

Target is lost. A green X indicates that the AIS transmission
from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter displays a
message banner asking whether the vessel should continue
to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost
target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view.

Dangerous target in range. The target flashes while an alarm
sounds and a message banner appears. After the alarm has
been acknowledged, a solid red triangle with a red line
attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the
target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the
target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the
alarm banner does not appear. If the AIS transmission from
the vessel is lost, a message banner appears.

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.

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: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking
feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their
status.

Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets

When heading and course over ground information are provided
by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on
a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A
heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.

The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a
dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view. The length of the
projected course line is based on the value of the projected
heading setting. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting
speed information, or if the vessel is not moving, a projected
course line does not appear. Changes in the speed, course over
ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can
impact the calculation of the projected course line.

When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information
are provided by an activated AIS target, 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

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indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading
line. The length of the barb does not change.

When course over ground and heading information are provided
by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not
provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based
on the course over ground information.

Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

1

Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.

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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.

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

1

Select AIS Vessel.

2

Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel

From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.

1

Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate Target.

2

Viewing a List of AIS Threats

From a chart or 3D chart view, select MENU > Other
Vessels > AIS List.

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.

The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS. The safe
zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized.

Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS Alarm > On.

1

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.

Select Range.

2

Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your

3

vessel.
Select Time To.

4

Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is

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determined to intersect the safe zone.
For example, to be notified of a pending intersection 10

minutes before it will likely occur, set Time To to 10, and the
alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the
safe zone.

AIS Aids to Navigation

An AIS aid to navigation (ATON) is any kind of navigational aid
that is transmitted over the AIS radio. ATONs are displayed on
the charts and have identifying information, such as position and
type.

There are three main kinds of AIS ATONs. Real ATONs
physically exist and send their identifying and location
information from their actual location. Synthetic ATONs
physically exist, and their identifying and location information is
sent from another location. Virtual ATONs do not actually exist,
and their identifying and location information is sent from
another location.

You can view AIS ATONs on the chart when the chartplotter is
connected to a compatible AIS radio. To show AIS ATONs, from
a chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart > Navaid > ATONs.

You can view more information about an ATON if you select the
ATON on the chart.

Symbol Meaning

Real or synthetic ATON

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark North

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark South

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark East

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark West

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Special

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Safe

Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Danger

Virtual ATON

Virtual ATON: Topmark North

Virtual ATON: Topmark South

Virtual ATON: Topmark East

Virtual ATON: Topmark West

Virtual ATON: Topmark Special

Virtual ATON: Topmark Safe

Virtual ATON: Topmark Danger

AIS Distress Signals

Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency
position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive
signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and
other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are
different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear
differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress
signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress
signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.

Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission

When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress
signal alarm appears.

Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the
transmission.

AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols

Symbol Description

AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more
information about the transmission and begin navigation.

Transmission lost.

Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of
their distress signal device, and does not represent a true
emergency.

Transmission test lost.

Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts

To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded
areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS
test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must
enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.

Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.

1

Select an option:

2

• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio

Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.

• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,

select AIS-MOB Test.

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• To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder
(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.

Turning Off AIS Reception

AIS signal reception is turned on by default.

Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.
All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is

disabled. This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking,
collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and
tracking, and the display of information about AIS vessels.

Chart View Settings

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all chart views. Some options

require premium maps or connected accessories.
These settings apply to the chart views, except Fish Eye 3D

(Fish Eye 3D Settings, page 10).
From a chart view, select MENU.
Layers: Adjusts the appearance of the different items on the

charts (Chart Layers, page 9).

Waypoints & Tracks: Adjusts how waypoints and tracks are

shown (User Data Layer Settings, page 9).

Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and

allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw

Contours Mapping, page 10).

Chart Setup: Adjusts the orientation and level of detail shown

on the chart and adjusts the data shown on the screen.

Chart Layers

you can turn on and off chart layers and customize features of
the charts. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view
being used.

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and chartplotter
models. Some options require premium maps or connected
accessories.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers.
Chart: Shows and hides chart-related items (Chart Layer

Settings, page 9).

My Vessel: Shows and hides items relating to the boat (My

Vessel Layer Settings, page 9).

User Data: Shows and hides user data, such as waypoints,

boundaries, and tracks, and opens user data lists (User Data

Layer Settings, page 9).

Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other

Vessels Layer Settings, page 10).

Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings,

page 10).

Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw

Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings,

page 12).

Chart Layer Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > Chart.
Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the

land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart,
when certain premium maps are used (Showing Satellite

Imagery on the Navigation Chart, page 7).

NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard
Mapping charts.

Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide

station indicators on the chart and enables the tides and
current slider, which sets the time for which tides and
currents are reported on the map.

Land POIs: Shows points of interest on land.
Navaid: Shows navigational aids, such as ATONs and flashing

lights, on the chart. Allows you to select NOAA or IALA
navaid type.

Service Points: Shows locations for marine services.
Depth: Adjusts the items on the depth layer (Water Layer

Settings, page 10).

Restricted Areas: Shows information about restricted areas on

the chart.

Photo Points: Shows camera icons for aerial photos (Viewing

Aerial Photos of Landmarks, page 7).

My Vessel Layer Settings

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel.
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 (Setting the Heading Line and Angle

Markers, page 6).

Laylines: Adjusts the laylines, when in sailing mode (Laylines

Settings, page 9).

Roses: Allows you to display roses on the chart. Wind roses

show a visual representation of the wind angle or direction
provided by the connected wind sensor. The compass rose
indicates the compass direction oriented to the heading of the
boat.

Vessel Icon: Sets the icon that represents your present location

on the chart.

Laylines Settings

To use the laylines features, you must connect a wind sensor to
the chartplotter.

When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type, page 3), you
can display laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be
very helpful when racing.

From the navigation chart, select MENU > Layers > My Vessel
> Laylines > Setup.

Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel appear on the chart,

and sets the length of the laylines.

Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates

laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the
measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual
option calculates the laylines using manually entered
windward and leeward angles.

Windward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

windward sailing angle.

Leeward Angle: Allows you to set a layline based on the

leeward sailing angle.

Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.
Filter Time Constant: Filters the layline data based on the time

interval entered. For a smoother layline that filters out some
of the changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter
a higher number. For laylines that display a higher sensitivity
to changes in the boat's heading or true wind angle, enter a
lower number.

User Data Layer Settings

You can show user data, such as waypoints, boundaries, and
tracks, on the charts.

From a chart, select MENU > Layers > User Data.

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