Volvo Penta Glass cockpit Owner's Manual

Owners
manual
VOLVO PENTA GLASS COCKPIT
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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Using the Touchscreen.......................................................... 1
On-Screen Buttons................................................................ 1
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen............................... 1
Tips and Shortcuts (MFD models).............................................. 1
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter........................ 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
Home Screen.............................................................................. 2
Adding an Item to Favorites................................................... 3
Customizing the Home Screen.............................................. 3
Customizing Pages..................................................................... 3
Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination
Page.......................................................................................3
Changing the Background Image.......................................... 3
Recommended Background Image Dimensions............... 3
Customizing the Startup Screen............................................ 3
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions...................... 3
Adding a SmartMode Layout................................................. 3
Creating a New Combination Page....................................... 3
Deleting a Combination Page................................................ 4
Customizing the Data Overlays............................................. 4
Linking a Layout to the Control and Joystick Buttons............ 4
Resetting the Station Layouts................................................ 4
Presets........................................................................................4
Saving a New Preset............................................................. 4
Managing Presets.................................................................. 4
Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 4
Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 4
Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 4
Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically................................. 5
Automatically Turning Off the System........................................ 5
ActiveCaptain App......................................................... 5
ActiveCaptain Roles................................................................... 5
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App............................... 5
Enabling Smart Notifications.......................................................5
Receiving Notifications...........................................................5
Managing Notifications...........................................................6
Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App.......................... 6
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain........................................... 6
Communication with Wireless Devices........................ 6
WiFi Network............................................................................. 6
Setting Up the WiFi Wireless Network.................................. 6
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter................. 6
Changing the Wireless Channel............................................ 7
Changing the WiFi Host........................................................ 7
Wireless Remote Control............................................................ 7
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the
Chartplotter............................................................................ 7
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight............................. 7
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters.................. 7
Wireless Wind Sensor................................................................ 7
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter................. 7
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation.................................. 7
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch...................................... 7
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device...................... 7
Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 7
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart........................................... 8
Zooming In and Out Using the Touchscreen
Chart Symbols....................................................................... 8
Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 8
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart..........................................8
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 8
Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 8
Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 8
Premium Charts.......................................................................... 9
Fish Eye 3D Chart View......................................................... 9
Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 9
Animated Tide and Current Indicators.............................. 9
Showing Tides and Current Indicators.............................. 9
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart............ 10
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks................................... 10
Automatic Identification System................................................10
AIS Targeting Symbols........................................................ 10
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets.... 10
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................. 10
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel......... 11
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel......................... 11
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats.......................... 11
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................. 11
AIS Aids to Navigation......................................................... 11
AIS Distress Signals............................................................ 11
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission................. 11
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols.............. 11
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts........................... 11
Turning Off AIS Reception................................................... 11
Chart Menu............................................................................... 12
Chart Layers........................................................................ 12
Chart Layer Settings....................................................... 12
Depth Layer Settings.......................................................12
My Vessel Layer Settings................................................12
Laylines Settings............................................................. 12
User Data Layer Settings................................................ 13
Other Vessels Layer Settings..........................................13
Water Layer Settings.......................................................13
Depth Range Shading..................................................... 13
Weather Layer Settings...................................................13
Radar Overlay Settings................................................... 13
Chart Settings...................................................................... 13
Fish Eye 3D Settings........................................................... 14
Supported Maps....................................................................... 14
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Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping....................... 14
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Feature...................................................................... 14
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map............ 14
Garmin Quickdraw Community................................................. 14
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with
ActiveCaptain....................................................................... 14
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using
ActiveCaptain.................................................................. 14
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the
Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain...... 15
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with
Garmin Connect................................................................... 15
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the
Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect.. 15
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using
Garmin Connect.............................................................. 15
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings...................................... 15
Navigation with a Chartplotter.................................... 15
Basic Navigation Questions...................................................... 16
Destinations.............................................................................. 16
Searching for a Destination by Name.................................. 16
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart............ 16
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Searching for a Marine Services Destination....................... 16
Searching for a Volvo Penta Dealer.................................... 16
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To........... 16
Stopping Navigation............................................................. 16
Waypoints................................................................................. 17
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint.................... 17
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 17
Marking an SOS Location.................................................... 17
Projecting a Waypoint.......................................................... 17
Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 17
Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 17
Moving a Saved Waypoint................................................... 17
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 17
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 17
Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 17
Routes...................................................................................... 17
Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location............................................................................... 17
Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 18
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 18
Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 18
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 18
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 18
Initiating a Search Pattern....................................................18
Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 19
Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 19
Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 19
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 19
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path...................... 19
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path............................... 19
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 19
Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................19
Auto Guidance Path Configurations.................................... 19
Adjusting the Distance from Shore..................................19
Tracks....................................................................................... 20
Showing Tracks................................................................... 20
Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 20
Saving the Active Track....................................................... 20
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 20
Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 20
Saving a Track as a Route...................................................20
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 20
Deleting a Saved Track........................................................20
Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 20
Retracing the Active Track................................................... 20
Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 20
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 20
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 21
Boundaries................................................................................21
Creating a Boundary............................................................ 21
Converting a Route to a Boundary...................................... 21
Converting a Track to a Boundary....................................... 21
Editing a Boundary...............................................................21
Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode Layout........................ 21
Setting a Boundary Alarm.................................................... 21
Deleting a Boundary............................................................ 21
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks................. 21
Sailing Features............................................................ 21
Setting the Vessel Type............................................................ 21
Sail Racing................................................................................21
Starting Line Guidance........................................................ 21
Setting the Starting Line.................................................. 22
Using the Starting Line Guidance................................... 22
Starting the Race Timer....................................................... 22
Stopping the Race Timer..................................................... 22
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS
Antenna................................................................................22
Laylines Settings.......................................................................22
Setting the Keel Offset.............................................................. 22
Heading Line and Angle Markers............................................. 23
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers...................... 23
Water Sport Controls................................................... 23
Creating a Water Sports User Preset....................................... 23
Renaming a User Preset Button.......................................... 23
Setting the Boat RPM or Speed............................................... 23
Setting the Speed Source.................................................... 23
Adjusting the Trim Tabs............................................................ 23
Adjusting the Power Trim..........................................................23
Adjusting the Ballast Tank Levels............................................. 23
Ballast Tank Tips................................................................. 24
Adjusting Ballast Tank Drain and Fill Times........................ 24
Turning on the Trim Assist Feature.......................................... 24
Adjusting the Boat Load........................................................... 24
Sonar Fishfinder........................................................... 24
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals............................ 24
Changing the Sonar View......................................................... 24
Traditional Sonar View..............................................................24
Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 24
Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 24
Garmin ClearVü Sonar View.....................................................24
SideVü Sonar View................................................................... 25
SideVü Scanning Technology.............................................. 25
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen........................... 25
Panoptix Sonar Views...............................................................25
LiveVü Down Sonar View.................................................... 25
LiveVü Forward Sonar View................................................ 25
RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.......................................... 26
RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.............................................. 26
RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View........................................ 26
FrontVü Sonar View............................................................. 26
Panoptix LiveScope™ Sonar View...................................... 26
Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 27
Selecting a Sonar Source......................................................... 27
Renaming a Sonar Source...................................................27
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen............................... 27
Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 27
Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 27
Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 27
Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 27
Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 27
Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 27
Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 28
Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 28
Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 28
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup........... 28
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen...................... 28
Setting the Scroll Speed...................................................... 28
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale............... 28
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings........................................... 29
Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 29
Sonar Alarms....................................................................... 29
Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 29
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Transducer
Installation Settings.............................................................. 30
Sonar Frequencies...............................................................30
Selecting the Transducer Frequency.............................. 30
Creating a Frequency Preset.......................................... 30
Turning On the A-Scope...................................................... 30
Panoptix Sonar Setup............................................................... 30
Zooming in a Panoptix LiveVü or LiveScope Sonar View.... 30
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Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level......... 31
Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.................................... 31
LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar Menu.......................... 31
Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü Transducer Transmit
Angle............................................................................... 31
Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm.................................... 31
LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings........................... 31
RealVü Appearance Settings............................................... 32
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings........................... 32
Setting the Bow Offset.................................................... 32
Calibrating the Compass................................................. 32
Radar............................................................................. 32
Radar Interpretation.................................................................. 33
Radar Overlay...................................................................... 33
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment........................... 33
Transmitting Radar Signals...................................................... 33
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals....................... 33
Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode.................................. 33
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone............ 33
Adjusting the Radar Range...................................................... 33
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range........................................ 33
MotionScope™ Doppler Radar Technology............................. 34
Enabling a Guard Zone............................................................ 34
Defining a Circular Guard Zone........................................... 34
Defining a Partial Guard Zone............................................. 34
MARPA..................................................................................... 34
MARPA Targeting Symbols................................................. 34
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object................................. 34
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object............... 34
Viewing Information about a MARPA-tagged Object........... 34
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats.......................... 35
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen........................ 35
VRM and EBL...................................................................... 35
Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL................ 35
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object... 35
Echo Trails................................................................................ 35
Turning on Echo Trails......................................................... 35
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails............................... 35
Clearing the Echo Trails.......................................................35
Optimizing the Radar Display................................................... 35
Radar Gain and Clutter........................................................ 35
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically........ 35
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually............... 35
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference.................36
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar
Screen............................................................................. 36
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen
Automatically................................................................... 36
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Manually..... 36
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen................... 36
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen......... 36
Radar Options Menu............................................................ 36
Radar Setup Menu............................................................... 37
Radar Appearance Settings................................................. 37
Radar Installation Settings................................................... 37
Front-of-Boat Offset........................................................ 37
Setting a Custom Park Position...................................... 37
Selecting a Different Radar Source.......................................... 37
Changing the Radar Mode....................................................... 37
Autopilot........................................................................ 37
Autopilot Configuration and Commissioning............................. 38
Opening the Autopilot Screen................................................... 38
Autopilot Screen....................................................................... 38
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment................................ 38
Setting the Power Saver...................................................... 38
Enabling Shadow Drive™.................................................... 38
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
Autopilot Overlay Bar................................................................ 38
Engaging the Autopilot............................................................. 38
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm................................... 38
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering
Mode.................................................................................... 38
Steering Patterns...................................................................... 38
Following the U-Turn Pattern............................................... 39
Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern...................... 39
Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern...................... 39
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern................................ 39
Following an Orbit Pattern................................................... 39
Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern................. 39
Setting Up and Following a Search Pattern......................... 39
Cancelling a Steering Pattern.............................................. 39
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch................ 39
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions............................ 39
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control........................................ 39
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a
Chartplotter.......................................................................... 39
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote
Control Action Keys............................................................. 39
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software.. 40
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Force™ Trolling Motor Control................................... 40
Connecting to a Trolling Motor..................................................40
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens......................... 40
Trolling Motor Control Bar.................................................... 40
Trolling Motor Settings.............................................................. 40
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control
Shortcut Keys.......................................................................41
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass...............................41
Setting the Bow Offset......................................................... 41
Digital Selective Calling............................................... 41
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality.............. 41
Turning On DSC....................................................................... 41
DSC List....................................................................................41
Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 41
Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 41
Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 41
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 41
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF
Radio....................................................................................42
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the
Chartplotter.......................................................................... 42
Position Tracking...................................................................... 42
Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 42
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 42
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 42
Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 42
Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 42
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 42
Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 42
Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 42
Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 42
Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 42
Gauges and Graphs..................................................... 42
Viewing the Gauges..................................................................42
Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge................................ 43
Customizing the Gauges......................................................43
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 43
Configuring the Tank Level Sensors.................................... 43
Setting the Fuel Alarm.............................................................. 43
Viewing Graphs........................................................................ 43
Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales......................... 43
Adjusting the Active Trim.......................................................... 43
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Adjusting the Active Trim Sensitivity.................................... 43
Viewing Graphs........................................................................ 43
Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales......................... 44
Vessel Information....................................................... 44
Maintenance Assistant..............................................................44
Oil Level Information................................................................. 44
Driveline Information................................................................. 44
EVC Network Information......................................................... 44
inReach® Messages..................................................... 44
Connecting an inReach Device to the Chartplotter.................. 44
Receiving inReach Messages.................................................. 44
Sending an inReach Preset Message...................................... 44
Replying to an inReach Message............................................. 44
Digital Switching.......................................................... 44
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page............................ 44
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information.................... 45
Tide Station Information............................................................45
Current Station Information.......................................................45
Celestial Information................................................................. 45
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information
for a Different Date................................................................... 45
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station...... 45
Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart......... 45
Warning Manager......................................................... 45
Viewing Messages.................................................................... 45
Sorting and Filtering Messages................................................ 45
Saving Messages to a Memory Card........................................45
Clearing all of the Messages.................................................... 45
Media Player................................................................. 45
Opening the Media Player........................................................ 45
Icons.................................................................................... 45
Selecting the Media Device and Source................................... 45
Playing Music............................................................................46
Browsing for Music...............................................................46
Enabling Alphabetical Search......................................... 46
Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 46
Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 46
Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 46
Joining the FUSION PartyBus™ Network............................46
Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 46
Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 46
Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 46
VHF Radio................................................................................ 46
Scanning VHF Channels......................................................46
Adjusting the VHF Squelch.................................................. 46
Radio........................................................................................ 46
Setting the Tuner Region..................................................... 46
Changing the Radio Station................................................. 46
Changing the Tuning Mode................................................. 46
Presets................................................................................. 46
Saving a Station as a Preset........................................... 46
Selecting a Preset........................................................... 46
Removing a Preset..........................................................46
DAB Playback........................................................................... 46
Setting the DAB Tuner Region............................................ 47
Scanning for DAB Stations.................................................. 47
Changing DAB Stations....................................................... 47
Selecting a DAB Station from a List................................ 47
Selecting a DAB Station from a Category....................... 47
DAB Presets........................................................................ 47
Saving a DAB Station as a Preset.................................. 47
Selecting a DAB Preset from a List................................. 47
Removing DAB Presets.................................................. 47
SiriusXM Satellite Radio........................................................... 47
Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID
Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 47
Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 47
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 47
Parental Controls................................................................. 47
Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls............................ 47
Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM Radio
Channels......................................................................... 48
Clearing All Locked Channels on a SiriusXM Radio....... 48
Restoring Default Parental Control Settings Values....... 48
Changing a Parental Passcode on a SiriusXM Radio..... 48
Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 48
Updating the Media Player Software........................................ 48
.............................................. 47
SiriusXM Weather......................................................... 48
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements.............. 48
Weather Data Broadcasts.........................................................48
Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins................................ 48
Changing the Weather Chart.................................................... 48
Viewing Precipitation Information............................................. 48
Storm Cell and Lightning Information.................................. 49
Hurricane Information.......................................................... 49
Forecast Information................................................................. 49
Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast........... 49
Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period....... 49
Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers................................ 49
City Forecasts...................................................................... 49
Viewing Fish Mapping Data...................................................... 49
Viewing Sea Conditions............................................................ 49
Surface Winds......................................................................49
Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction................ 49
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another
Time Period..........................................................................50
Viewing Sea Temperature Information..................................... 50
Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data................. 50
Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range........ 50
Visibility Information.................................................................. 50
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time
Period...................................................................................50
Viewing Buoy Reports.............................................................. 50
Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy................. 50
Weather Overlay....................................................................... 50
Viewing Weather Subscription Information............................... 50
Viewing Video............................................................... 50
Selecting a Video Source......................................................... 50
Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources......................... 50
Networked Video Devices.........................................................51
Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras........... 51
Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera... 51 Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera.. 51 Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video
Camera........................................................................... 51
Camera Settings.................................................................. 51
Video Settings...................................................................... 51
Associating the Camera to a Video Source......................... 51
Video Camera Movement Control........................................51
Controlling Video Cameras Using On-Screen Controls.. 51
Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures.................. 51
Configuring the Video Appearance........................................... 52
Garmin VIRB® Action Cameras............................................... 52
Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera.............................. 52
Connecting a VIRB Action Camera......................................52
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with the Chartplotter.. 52
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback..... 52
Deleting a VIRB Video.................................................... 52
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow.................................... 52
VIRB Action Camera Settings......................................... 53
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VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings.................... 53
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other
Screens................................................................................ 53
HDMI® Out Video Considerations............................................ 53
Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a Garmin Chartplotter....... 53
Device Configuration................................................... 53
System Settings........................................................................ 53
Sounds and Display Settings............................................... 53
GPS Settings....................................................................... 54
Station Settings.................................................................... 54
Viewing System Software Information................................. 54
Viewing the Event Log.................................................... 54
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 54
Preferences Settings................................................................ 54
Units Settings....................................................................... 54
Navigation Settings.............................................................. 54
Auto Guidance Path Configurations................................ 54
Adjusting the Distance from Shore..................................55
Communications Settings......................................................... 55
NMEA 0183 Settings............................................................55
Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences................... 55
Setting the Communication Format for Each NMEA 0183
Port..................................................................................55
NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................56
Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network............... 56
Marine Network.................................................................... 56
EVC Network....................................................................... 56
Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 56
Navigation Alarms................................................................ 56
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm....................................... 56
System Alarms..................................................................... 56
Sonar Alarms....................................................................... 56
Setting Weather Alarms....................................................... 56
Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 56
My Vessel Settings................................................................... 56
Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 57
Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 57
Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 57
Adding a Key........................................................................57
Setting the Speed Factor..................................................... 57
Fuel Tank Settings............................................................... 57
Seven Marine Engine Installation Settings.......................... 58
Other Vessels Settings............................................................. 58
Settings that are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network........ 58
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 58
Sharing and Managing User Data............................... 59
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a
Chartplotter............................................................................... 59
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 59
Copying User Data from a Memory Card................................. 59
Copying User Data to a Memory Card......................................59
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 59
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card and Garmin
Express..................................................................................... 59
Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 59
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 59
Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 59
Appendix....................................................................... 60
Registering Your Device with Garmin Express......................... 60
Software Update....................................................................... 60
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card.................... 60
Updating the Device Software............................................. 60
HDMI Out Video Considerations...............................................60
Pairing the GRID Remote Input Device with the Chartplotter... 61
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the
Chartplotter.......................................................................... 61
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID
Device.................................................................................. 61
Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device............................. 61
Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 61
Viewing Images on a Memory card.......................................... 61
Screenshots.............................................................................. 61
Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 61
Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 61
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 61
My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 61
My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 61
My device is not creating waypoints in the correct
location.................................................................................62
Contacting Volvo Penta Support.............................................. 62
GLASS COCKPIT A12V Specifications.................................... 62
NMEA 2000 PGN Information.............................................. 62
NMEA 0183 Information.......................................................63
Engine Information Transmitted over the NMEA 2000
Bridge...................................................................................63
Index.............................................................................. 64
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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.
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.
NOTE: Not all features are available on all models. After more than 100 years in the maritime industry, the name
Volvo Penta® has come to symbolize reliability, technical innovation, first-class performance, and long life. We believe that these qualities correspond well to the demands and expectations you have of your Volvo Penta product.
The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit, designed in a collaboration between Volvo Penta and Garmin®, has a new user interface that includes instrumentation for navigation and communications equipment. The monitors are fully integrated with Volvo Penta drive systems and other instruments.
In order for you to enjoy everything you would expect from the product, we ask that you read through the instruction manual carefully and take note of our advice on boat operations and maintenance before you make your first trip. Pay attention to the safety instructions in the manual.
We would also like to welcome you to our world-wide network of distributors and repair shops, which can help you with technical advice, service, and spare parts.
The Volvo Penta website at support.garmin.com presents up-to­date information about your product. The support pages will provide answers to frequently asked support questions, and you can download software and chart updates. There is also contact information to Volvo Penta support should you have any questions.
You can locate your nearest Volvo Penta dealer through the integrated dealer locator in the Glass Cockpit or by visiting our website at www.volvopenta.com.
Welcome aboard!
• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.
• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

On-Screen Buttons

These on-screen buttons may be displayed on some screens and functions. Some buttons are accessible only in a combination page or SmartMode™ layout or when accessories, such as a radar, are connected..
Button Function
Clears the on-screen icons and re-centers the screen on the boat
Opens a full-screen view of the item
Creates a new waypoint
Creates a route, with turns, to the destination
Adds a turn to the route at the selected location
Removes the last added turn from the route
Creates a direct route, without turns, to the destination
Creates an Auto Guidance route to the destination
Begins navigation
Ends navigation
Stops and starts radar transmission
Opens the radar gain adjustment menu
Opens the radar sea clutter adjustment menu
Opens the radar rain clutter adjustment menu
Turns on and off the radar echo trails
Acquires a radar target and begins tracking it
Shows and sets the VRM/EBL line
Opens the menu for the page or function
Opens the Weather menu for the page or function
Opens the Radar menu for the page or function
Opens the Presets menu for the page or function

Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen

You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
Select > Lock Touchscreen to lock the screen.
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Select to unlock the screen.
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Device Overview

Tips and Shortcuts (MFD models)

• Press to turn on the chartplotter.
• From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the
brightness levels, if available. This can be helpful when the
brightness is so low you cannot see the 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 locking the
touchscreen.
• Press , and select Power > Turn Off System, or hold
until the Turn Off System bar fills to turn off the chartplotter,
Status bar that shows active alarms and functions
TIP: To view more information about the alarms and functions, select or drag the status bar down.
Power key
Automatic backlight sensor
2 SD® memory card slots; 32 GB max. card size
when available.
• Press , and select Power > Sleep Station to set the
chartplotter to standby mode, when available.
• On the home screen of some models, swipe up or down on
the category buttons along the right side of the screen to view
the additional buttons.
On some models, not all category buttons are visible. The
arrows at the top or bottom of the buttons indicate not all

Using the Touchscreen

• Tap the screen to select an item.
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buttons are visible.
• On some menu buttons, select the button to enable the
option.
A green light on an option indicates the option is enabled .
• When available, select the arrow to open the menu.

Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter

Select Info > Owner's Manual.
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Select a manual.
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Select Open.
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Downloading the Manuals from the Web

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of manuals from the Volvo Penta website.
Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/VolvoGlassCockpitA12.
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Download the manual.
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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.
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 61.

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.
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Select the source for GPS data.
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Customizing the Chartplotter

Home Screen

The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. You may not have all of the options and features discussed in this manual.
When viewing another screen, you can return to the home screen by selecting Home.

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 two SD memory cards, up to a 32 GB, formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
Open the access flap or door on the front of the
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chartplotter.
Insert the memory card .
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Press the card in until it clicks.
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Close the door.
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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.
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Wait while the device locates satellites.
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It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
Status bar
Pages buttons
Categories bar
Menu bar
The categories along the right of the screen provide quick access to the main features of your chartplotter. For example, the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the sonar feature. You can save items you commonly access to the Favorites category.
TIP: If your home screen has been customized by the boat manufacturer, you can open the original home page category tabs by dragging the bar on the right side of the screen to the left.
The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity, such as cruising or docking. When a SmartMode button is selected from the home screen, each display in the station can show unique information. For example, when Cruising is selected from the home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and another display can show the radar screen.
All of the options along the bottom of the home screen are visible on all other screens, except for the Settings button. The Settings button is accessible only from the home screen.
When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine Network, you can group them together into a station. A station enables the displays to work together, instead of as several separate displays. You can customize the layout of the pages on each display, making each page different on each display. When you change the layout of a page in one display, the changes appear on only that display. When you change the name and
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symbol of the layout, those changes appear on all displays in the station, to maintain a consistent appearance.

Adding an Item to Favorites

You can add items such as a chart, combo screen, or gauge to the Favorites category.
NOTE: If your home screen has been customized by the boat manufacturer, you cannot add an item to the Favorites category.
From the home screen, select a category from the right.
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Hold a button on the left.
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The item is added to the Favorites home screen category.
To remove an item you have added to the Favorites category, open the Favorites category, select MenuRemove Favorite, and select the item to remove.

Customizing the Home Screen

Open the home screen category to customize.
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Select Menu.
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Select an option:
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• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, and select the
new location.
• To add an item to the Favorites category, select Add to Favorites, and select the item.
• To change the home screen background image, select Background, and select an image (Recommended
Background Image Dimensions, page 3).

Customizing Pages

Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode or Combination Page

You can customize the layout and data shown in the combination pages and SmartMode layouts. When you change the layout of a page in a display you are interacting with, the change appears only on that display, except for the SmartMode name and symbol. When you change the SmartMode name or symbol for the layout, the new name or symbol appears on all displays in the station.
Open a page to customize.
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Select Menu.
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Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo.
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Select an option:
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• To change the name, select Name or Name & Symbol > Name, enter a new name, and select Done.
• To change the SmartMode symbol, select Name & Symbol > Symbol, and select a new symbol.
• To change the number of functions shown and the layout of the screen, select Layout, and select an option.
• To change the function of a portion of the screen, select the window to change, and select a function from the list on the right.
• To change how the screens are split, drag the arrows to a new location.
• To change the data shown on the page and additional data bars, select Overlays, and select an option.
TIP: While viewing a screen with data overlay, hold an overlay box to quickly change the data in it.
• To assign a preset to a portion of the SmartMode screen, select Presets > Include, and select a preset from the list on the right.

Changing the Background Image

From the home screen, select Menu > Background.
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TIP: You can also adjust this setting from Settings > System
> Sounds and Display > Background.
Select an image.
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Recommended Background Image Dimensions
For the best fit for the background image, use an image that has the following dimensions, in pixels.
Display resolution Image width Image height
WVGA 800 395
WXGA 1280 689
HD 1920 983
WUXGA 1920 1058

Customizing the Startup Screen

You personalize the image that is displayed when the chartplotter is turning on. For the best fit, the image should be 50 MB or less conform to the recommended dimensions (Recommended Startup Image Dimensions, page 3).
Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to
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use. Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
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Image > Select Image.
Select the memory card slot.
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Select the image.
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Select Set as Startup Image.
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The new image is shown then turning on the chartplotter.
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions
For the best fit for the startup images, use an image that has the following dimensions, in pixels.
Display resolution Image width Image height
WVGA 800 480
WXGA 1280 800
HD 1920 1080
WUXGA 1920 1200

Adding a SmartMode Layout

You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs. Each customization made to one SmartMode layout for the home screen in a station appears on all displays in the station.
From the home screen, select SmartMode™ > Menu > Add
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Layout.
Select an option:
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• To change the name, select Name & Symbol > Name, enter a new name, and select Done.
• To change the SmartMode symbol, select Name & Symbol > Symbol, and select a new symbol.
• To change the number of functions shown and the layout of the screen, select Layout, and select an option.
• To change the function of a portion of the screen, select the window to change, and select a function from the list on the right.
• To change how the screens are split, drag the arrows to a new location.
• To change the data shown on the page and additional data bars, select Overlays, and select an option.
• To assign a preset to a portion of the SmartMode screen, select Presets > Include, and select a preset from the list on the right.

Creating a New Combination Page

You can create a custom combination page to suit your needs.
Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo.
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Select a window.
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Select a function for the window.
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Repeat these steps for each window of the page.
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Drag the arrows to resize the windows.
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Hold a window to rearrange it.
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Hold a data field to select new data.
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Select Layout, and select a layout.
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Select Name, enter a name for the page, and select Done.
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Select Overlays, and select which data to show.
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Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.
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Deleting a Combination Page

Select Combos > Menu > Delete Combo.
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Select a combination.
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Customizing the Data Overlays

You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a screen.
Select an option based on the type of screen you are
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viewing:
• From a full screen view, select Menu > Edit Overlays.
• From a combination screen, select Menu > Edit Combo > Overlays.
• From a SmartMode screen, select Menu > Edit Layout >
Overlays.
TIP: To quickly change the data shown in an overlay box,
hold the overlay box. Select an item to customize the data and data bar:
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• To change the data shown in an overlay box, select the overlay box, select the new data to show, and select Back.
• To select the location and layout of the data overlay bar, select Data, and select an option.
• To customize the information shown when navigating, select Navigation, and select an option.
• To turn on other data bars, like the media controls, select Top Bar or Bottom Bar, and select the necessary options.
Select Done.
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Linking a Layout to the Control and Joystick Buttons

You can link layouts to buttons on the control and joystick buttons. When you press an assigned button, the linked layout opens on the station screens.
From the Home screen, select Menu > Link Layout.
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Select an item or button name.
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Select Select Layout.
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Select a layout to link to the item or button.
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If necessary, repeat steps 2–4 for the remaining buttons.
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When you press the assigned button on the control or joystick, the assigned layout opens on the station screens.

Resetting the Station Layouts

You can restore the layouts in this station to the factory default settings.
Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset
Layouts.

Presets

A preset is a collection of settings that optimize the screen or view. You can use particular presets to optimize groups of settings for your activity. For example, some settings might be optimal for when you are fishing, and others might be optimal for when you are cruising. Presets are available on some screens, such as charts, sonar views, and radar views.
To select a preset for a compatible screen, select Menu > , and select the preset.
When you are using a preset and you make changes to the settings or view, you can save the changes to the preset or create a new preset based on the new customizations.

Saving a New Preset

After you have customized the settings and view of a screen, you can save the customization as a new preset.
From a compatible screen, change the settings and view.
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Select Menu > > Save > New.
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Enter a name, and select Done.
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Managing Presets

You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you created.
From a compatible screen, select Menu > > Manage.
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Select a preset.
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Select an option:
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• To rename the preset, select Rename, enter a name, and select Done.
• To edit the preset, select Edit, and update the preset.
• To delete the preset, select Delete.
• To reset all presets to factory settings, select Reset All.

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.
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Select an option.
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Adjusting the Backlight

Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
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Adjust the backlight.
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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.

Adjusting the Color Mode

Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
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Mode. TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings. Select an option.
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Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically

You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the power is applied. Otherwise, you must turn on the chartplotter by pressing .
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up. NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is
turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied within less than two minutes, you may need to press to restart the chartplotter.

Automatically Turning Off the System

You can set the chartplotter and the whole system to turn off automatically after it has been asleep for the selected length of time. Otherwise, you must press and hold to turn off the system manually.
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Off.
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Select an option.
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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.
The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your GLASS COCKPIT 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, and view and control the GLASS COCKPIT device 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.
NOTE: When the chartplotter is connected to a compatible Volvo Penta engine that supports the water sports feature, you cannot control the chartplotter with the ActiveCaptain app on a mobile device.

ActiveCaptain Roles

Your level of interaction with the GLASS COCKPIT 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
Automatically transfer user data, such as waypoints and routes
Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a specific route, and send that waypoint or route to the GLASS COCKPIT device

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

You can connect a mobile device to the GLASS COCKPIT device using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way for you to interact with your GLASS COCKPIT device and complete such tasks as sharing data, registering,
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Yes No
Yes No
Yes Yes
updating the device software, and receiving mobile device notifications.
From the GLASS COCKPIT device, select OneHelm™, A/V,
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Gauges > ActiveCaptain. From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi
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> On. Enter a name and password for this network.
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Insert a memory card in the GLASS COCKPIT device's card
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slot (Inserting Memory Cards, page 2). Select Set ActiveCaptain Card.
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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 59). 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 59).
Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the ActiveCaptain feature.
From the application store on your mobile device, install and
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open the ActiveCaptain app. Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GLASS
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COCKPIT device. From your mobile device settings, open the WiFi
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connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.
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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 GLASS COCKPIT device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptain app.
From the GLASS COCKPIT device, select ActiveCaptain >
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Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.
Turn on Bluetooth® technology in the mobile device settings.
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Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.
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From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select
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Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the
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GLASS COCKPIT device. 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.

Receiving 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 GLASS COCKPIT device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications, page 5).
When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile device receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears on the GLASS COCKPIT screen briefly.
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NOTE: The available actions depend on the type of notification and your phone operating system.
• To answer a phone call on your phone, select Answer. TIP: Have your phone nearby. The phone call is answered on
your mobile phone, not on the chartplotter.
• To not answer the phone call, select Decline.
• To review the full message, select Review.
• To dismiss the pop-up notification, select OK or wait for the notification to close automatically.
• To remove the notification from the chartplotter and your mobile device, select Clear.

Managing 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 you can manage the notifications, you must enable the Smart Notifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications,
page 5).
When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile device receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears on the GLASS COCKPIT screen briefly. You can access and manage the notifications from the ActiveCaptain screen.
Select ActiveCaptain > Smart Notifications > Messages.
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A list of notifications appear. Select a notification.
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Select an option:
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NOTE: The available options vary based on your mobile
device and the notification type.
• To dismiss and remove the notification from the
chartplotter and your mobile device, select Clear or
Delete. NOTE: This does not delete the message from the mobile
device. This only dismisses and removes the notification.
• To call the phone number back, select Call Back or Dial.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App

If your device has WiFi 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 GLASS COCKPIT device
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(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5). When a software update is available and you have internet
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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 GLASS COCKPIT 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 GLASS COCKPIT 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 GLASS COCKPIT device
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(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5). When a chart update is available, and you have internet
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access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My Charts.
Select the map to update.
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Select the area to download.
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Select Download
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The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile device. When you reconnect the app to the GLASS COCKPIT device, the update is transferred to the device. After the transfer is complete, the updated charts are available for use.

Communication with Wireless Devices

The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you can connect wireless devices.
Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps, such as ActiveCaptain.

WiFi Network

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.
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network > Wi-
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Fi > On > OK.
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
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Enter a password.
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You will need this password to access the wireless network from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.

Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter

Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless network (Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network, page 6).
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to share data.
From the wireless device, turn on the WiFi technology and
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search for wireless networks. Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting
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Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network, page 6).
Enter the chartplotter password.
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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.
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
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Advanced > Channel.
Enter a new channel.
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You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices connected to this network.

Changing the WiFi Host

If there are multiple chartplotters with WiFi technology on the Garmin marine network, you can change which chartplotter is the WiFi host. This can be helpful if you are having trouble with WiFi communications. Changing the WiFi host allows you to select a chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
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Advanced > Wi-Fi Host.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Wireless Remote Control

These steps are not applicable to the GRID™ remote input devices (Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the
Chartplotter, page 61).

Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the Chartplotter

Before you can use the wireless remote control with a chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.
You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then press the pairing key to switch between the chartplotters.
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
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Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP® Remote. Select New Connection.
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight

Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the battery life.
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
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Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP® Remote > Backlight.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters

On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
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Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP® Remote > Disconnect All.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Wireless Wind Sensor

Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter

You can view data from a compatible wireless sensor on the chartplotter.
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices.
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Select the wind sensor.
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Select Enable.
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The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the wireless sensor.
To view data from the sensor, add the data to a data field or gauge.

Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation

You should adjust this setting if the sensor does not face the front of the boat, exactly parallel to the center line.
NOTE: The opening where the cable connects to the pole indicates the front of the sensor.
Estimate the angle, in degrees clockwise around the mast, by
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which the sensor points away from the center of the front of the boat:
• If the sensor is facing starboard, the angle should be between 1 and 180 degrees.
• If the sensor is facing port, the angle should be between
-1 and -180 degrees.
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices.
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Select the wind sensor.
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Select Wind Angle Offset.
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Enter the angle observed in step 1.
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Select Done.
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Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch

You can connect a compatible Garmin watch to a compatible chartplotter to view data from the chartplotter.
Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter.
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From the watch clock screen, select START > Boat Data >
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START. NOTE: If you have already connected to a chartplotter, and
would like to connect to a different chartplotter, open the Boat Data screen, hold UP, and select Pair new.
On the chartplotter, select Communications > Wireless
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Devices > Connect IQ™ Apps > Boat Data > Enable > New Connection.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the wearable device.
Compare the code shown on the chartplotter with the one
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shown on the watch. If the codes match, select Yes to complete the pairing
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process.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix
Device
You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to the chartplotter to view charplotter data on the Garmin Nautix device.
NOTE: You can connect a Garmin Nautix device to multiple compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels.
Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the
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chartplotter. The device automatically looks for all compatible devices
within range. If necessary, from the wearable device menu, select Device
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Connections > Pair New Device. On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
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Wireless Devices > Connect IQ™ Apps > Boat Data > Enable Connections > New Connection.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the wearable device.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the map data and accessories used.
NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas.
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You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting Charts.
Nav. 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.
3D Chart: 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.
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.
Relief Shading: Provides high resolution elevation shading of
lakes and coastal waters. This chart can be helpful for fishing and diving.
NOTE: The Relief Shading chart is available with premium charts, in some areas.

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart

NOTE: The Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in
some areas. The Nav. Chart is optimized for navigation. You can plan a
course, view map information, and use the chart as a navigational aid. To open the Nav. Chart, select Charts > Nav. 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 Using the Touchscreen

You can quickly zoom in and out of many screens, such as the charts and sonar views.
• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

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.
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Select Measure.
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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.
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Select .
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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.
If necessary, select .
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Select Information.
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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.
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.
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Select the name of the navaid.
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Navigating to a Point on the Chart

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,
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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.
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If necessary, select Navigate To.
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Select an option:
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• To navigate directly to the location, select Go To or .
• To create a route to the location, including turns, select
Route To or .
• To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance or . 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.

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 10).
Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally
significant aerial photos to help you visualize your surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks,
page 10).
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.

Fish Eye 3D Chart View

Using the depth contour lines of the premium charts, such as BlueChart g3 Vision, the Fish Eye 3D chart view provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom.
Suspended targets, such as fish, are indicated by red, green, and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates the smallest.

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.
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Animated Tide and Current Indicators
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas.
You can view indicators for animated tide station and current direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. You must also enable animated icons in the chart settings (Showing Tides
and Current Indicators, 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 Tides and Current Indicators
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.
From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Layers
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> Chart > Tides & Currents. Select an option:
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• To show animated tide station indicators and animated
current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.
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• To enables the tides and current slider, which sets the time for which tides and currents are reported on the map, select Slider.

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 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:
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• 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.
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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.
Symbol Description
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 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.
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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.
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Select AIS Vessel.
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Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
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Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate.
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Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats

From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Other Vessels > List
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> Show. Select the type of threats to include in the list.
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Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm

Before you can set a collision alarm, you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device or radar.
The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS and MARPA. MARPA functionality works with radar. The safe zone is used for collision avoidance and can be customized.
Select Settings > Alarms > Collision Alarm > On.
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A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when a MARPA-tagged object or 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, and select a distance for the safe-zone radius
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around your vessel. Select Time To, and select a time at which the alarm will
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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.
Select MARPA Alarm, and select an option for when the
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alarm sounds for MARPA-tagged objects.

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
Symbol Meaning
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.
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Select an option:
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• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.
• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,
select AIS-MOB Test.
• To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder
(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.

Turning Off AIS Reception

AIS signal reception is turned on by default.
Select Settings > 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.
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Chart Menu

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts. Some options require
premium maps or connected accessories, such as radar. NOTE: The menus may contain some settings that are not
supported by your installed charts or your present location. If you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact the chart view.
From a chart, select Menu. Layers: Adjusts the appearance of the different items on the
charts (Chart Layers, page 12).
Quickdraw Contours: Turns on bottom contour drawing, and
allows you to create fishing map labels (Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Mapping, page 14).
Settings: Adjusts the chart settings (Chart Settings, page 13). Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen
(Customizing the Data Overlays, page 4).

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.
NOTE: The menus may contain some settings that are not supported by your installed charts or your present location. If you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact the chart view.
From a chart, select Menu > Layers. Chart: Shows and hides chart-related items (Chart Layer
Settings, page 12).
My Vessel: Shows and hides items relating to the boat (My
Vessel Layer Settings, page 12).
User Data: Shows and hides user data, such as waypoints,
boundaries, and tracks, and opens user data lists (User Data
Layer Settings, page 13).
Other Vessels: Adjusts how other vessels are shown (Other
Vessels Layer Settings, page 13).
Water: Shows and hides depth items (Water Layer Settings,
page 13).
Quickdraw Contours: Shows and hides Garmin Quickdraw
Contours data (Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings,
page 15).
Weather: Shows and hides weather-related items (Weather
Layer Settings, page 13).
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 10).
NOTE: This setting must be enabled to view Standard Mapping charts.
Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide
station indicators on the chart (Showing Tides and Current
Indicators, page 9) 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 (Depth Layer
Settings, page 12).
Restricted Areas: Shows information about restricted areas on
the chart.
Photo Points: Shows camera icons for aerial photos (Viewing
Aerial Photos of Landmarks, page 10).
Depth Layer Settings
From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Chart > Depth. Depth Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade
between.
Shallow Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the
specified depth.
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.
Fishing Contours: Sets the zoom level for a detailed view of
bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
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 23).
Active Tracks: Shows the active track on the chart and opens
the Active Track Options menu.
Wind Rose: Shows a visual representation of the wind angle or
direction provided by the connected wind sensor and sets the wind source.
Compass Rose: Shows a compass rose around your boat,
indicating compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. Enabling this option disables the Wind Rose option.
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 4), 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 Ang.: Allows you to select how the device calculates
laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual option calculates the laylines using manually entered windward and leeward angles.
Windward Ang.: Allows you to set a layline based on the
windward sailing angle.
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Leeward Ang.: Allows you to set a layline based on the leeward
sailing angle.
Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide. Layline Filter: 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. Waypoints: Shows waypoints on the chart and opens the list of
waypoints.
Boundaries: Shows boundaries on the chart and opens the list
of boundaries.
Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart.
Other Vessels Layer Settings
NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as an AIS receiver, radar, or VHF radio.
From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Other Vessels. DSC: Sets how DSC vessels and trails appear on the chart, and
shows the DSC list.
AIS: Sets how AIS vessels and trails appear on the chart, and
shows the AIS list.
Details: Shows other vessel details on the chart. Proj. Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-
activated and MARPA-tagged vessels.
Collision Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the
Safe-Zone Collision Alarm, page 11).
Water Layer Settings
From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Water. NOTE: The menu may contain some settings that are not
supported by your installed charts or your present location. If you make changes to those settings, the changes will not impact the chart view.
Depth Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to shade
between.
Shallow Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the
specified depth.
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.
Fishing Contours: Sets the zoom level for a detailed view of
bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
Relief Shading: Shows the gradient of the bottom with shading.
This feature is available only with some premium maps.
Sonar Imagery: Shows sonar imagery to help show the density
of the bottom. This feature is available only with some premium maps.
Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This
feature is available only with some premium maps.
Depth Range Shading
You can set color ranges on your map to show the water depths where your target fish are currently biting. You can set deeper ranges to monitor how quickly the bottom depth changes within a specific depth range. You can create up to ten depth ranges. For inland fishing, a maximum of five depth ranges can help reduce map clutter. The depth ranges apply to all charts and all bodies of water.
Some Garmin LakeVü™ and premium supplemental charts have multiple depth range shading by default.
Red From 0 to 1.5 m (from 0 to 5 ft.)
Orange From 1.5 to 3 m (from 5 to 10 ft.)
Yellow From 3 to 4.5 m (from 10 to 15 ft.)
Green From 4.5 to 7.6 m (from 15 to 25 ft.)
Weather Layer Settings
From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Layers > Chart > Weather > .
From a weather chart, select Menu > Layers > Chart > Weather.
Observed Layers: Sets which observed weather items are
shown. Observed weather is the present weather condition that are visible now.
Forecast Layers: Sets which forecasted weather items are
shown.
Layer Mode: Shows forecasted or observed weather
information.
Loop: Shows a loop of forecasted or observed weather
information.
Legend: Shows the weather legend, with the severity of the
conditions increasing from left to right.
Weather Subscription: Shows weather subscription
information.
Restore Defaults: Resets the weather settings to factory default
values.
Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen
(Customizing the Data Overlays, page 4).
Radar Overlay Settings
From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Layers > Radar > .
From a radar screen, select Menu. Radar To Standby: Stops radar transmission. Gain: Adjusts the gain (Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen
Automatically, page 35).
Sea Clutter: Adjusts the sea clutter (Adjusting Gain on the
Radar Screen Automatically, page 35).
Radar Options: Opens the radar options menu (Radar Options
Menu, page 36).
Other Vessels: Sets how other vessels are displayed on the
radar view (Other Vessels Layer Settings, page 13).
Radar Setup: Opens the radar display settings (Radar Setup
Menu, page 37).
Edit Overlays: Adjusts the data shown on the screen
(Customizing the Data Overlays, page 4).

Chart Settings

NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.
Some settings require external accessories or applicable premium charts.
From a chart, select Menu > Settings.
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Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map. Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at
different zoom levels.
Chart Size: Sets the visible size of the chart. 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.
Start Line: Sets the starting line for the sailing race (Setting the
Starting Line, page 22).
Inset Map: Shows a small map centered on your present
location.

Fish Eye 3D Settings

NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas. From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select Menu.
View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view. Tracks: Shows tracks. Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by
the transducer.
Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.

Supported Maps

To help you have a safe and enjoyable time on the water, Garmin devices only support official maps produced by Garmin or an approved third party producer.
You can purchase maps from Garmin. If you purchase maps from a seller other than Garmin, investigate the seller before purchasing. Be extra cautious with online sellers. If you have purchased an unsupported map, return it to the seller.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

WARNING
The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows users to generate maps. Garmin makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the maps generated by third parties. Any use or reliance on the maps generated by third parties is at your own risk.
The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to instantly create maps with contours and depth labels for any body of water.
When Garmin Quickdraw Contours records data, a colored circle surrounds the vessel icon. This circle represents the approximate area of the map that is scanned by each pass.
A green circle indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed under 16 km/h (10 mph). A yellow circle indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h (10 and 20 mph). A red circle indicates poor depth or GPS position, and a speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).
You can view Garmin Quickdraw Contours in a combination screen or as a single view on the map.
The amount of saved data depends on the size of your memory card, your sonar source, and the speed of your boat as you record data. You can record longer when you use a single-beam
sonar. It is estimated that you might be able to record about 1,500 hours of data onto a 2 GB memory card.
When you record data on a memory card in your chartplotter, the new data is added to your existing Garmin Quickdraw Contours map, and is saved on the memory card. When you insert a new memory card, the existing data does not transfer onto the new card.

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature

Before you can use the Garmin Quickdraw Contours feature, you must have sonar depth, your GPS position, and a memory card with free space.
From a chart view, select Menu > Quickdraw Contours >
1
Start Recording. When recording is complete, select Menu > Quickdraw
2
Contours > Stop Recording. Select Manage > Name, and enter a name for the map.
3

Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map

You can add labels to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours map to mark hazards or points of interest.
From the Navigation chart, select a location.
1
Select Quickdraw Lbl..
2
Enter text for the label, and select Done.
3

Garmin Quickdraw Community

The Garmin Quickdraw Community is a free, public, online community that enables you to share your Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps with others. You can also download maps other users have created.
If your device has WiFi technology, you can use the ActiveCaptain app to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with
ActiveCaptain, page 14).
If your device does not have WiFi technology, you can use the Garmin Connect™ website to access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community
with Garmin Connect, page 15).

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain

From your mobile device, open the ActiveCaptain app and
1
connect to the GLASS COCKPIT device (Getting Started with
the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).
From the app, select Quickdraw Community.
2
You can download contours from others in the community (Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using
ActiveCaptain, page 14) and share the contours you have
created (Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with
the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain, page 15).
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using ActiveCaptain
You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw Community.
From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select
1
Quickdraw Community > Search for Contours.
Use the map and search features to locate an area to
2
download. The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps
that have been shared for that area. Select Select Download Region.
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Drag the box to select the area to download.
4
Drag the corners to change the download area.
5
Select Download Area.
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The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the GLASS COCKPIT device, the downloaded contours are transferred to the device automatically.
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using ActiveCaptain
You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.
When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared. Your waypoints are not shared.
When you set up your ActiveCaptain app, you may have selected to share your contours with the community automatically. If not, follow these steps to enable sharing.
From the ActiveCaptain app on your mobile device, select Sync with Plotter > Contribute to Community.
The next time you connect the ActiveCaptain app to the GLASS COCKPIT device, your contour maps are transferred to the community automatically.

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect

Go to connect.garmin.com.
1
Select Getting Started > Quickdraw Community > Getting
2
Started.
If you do not have a Garmin Connect account, create one.
3
Sign in to your Garmin Connect account.
4
Select Marine in the upper-right to open the Garmin
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Quickdraw widget.
TIP: Make sure you have a memory card in your computer to share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps.
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect
You can share Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that you have created with others in the Garmin Quickdraw Community.
When you share a contour map, only the contour map is shared. Your waypoints are not shared.
Insert a memory card into the card slot (Inserting Memory
1
Cards, page 2).
Insert the memory card into your computer.
2
Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the
3
Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect, page 15).
Select Share Your Contours.
4
Browse to your memory card, and select the /Garmin folder.
5
Open the Quickdraw folder, and select the file named
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ContoursLog.svy.
After the file is uploaded, delete the ContoursLog.svy file from your memory card to avoid issues with future uploads. Your data will not be lost.
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect
You can download Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps that other users have created and shared with the Garmin Quickdraw Community.
If your device does not have WiFi technology, you can access the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the Garmin Connect website.
If your device has WiFi technology, you should access the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the ActiveCaptain app (Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with
ActiveCaptain, page 14).
Insert the memory card into your computer.
1
Access the Garmin Quickdraw Community (Connecting to the
2
Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect, page 15).
Select Search for Contours.
3
Use the map and search features to locate an area to
4
download. The red dots represent Garmin Quickdraw Contours maps
that have been shared for that region. Select Select an Area to Download.
5
Drag the edges of the box to select the area to download.
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Select Start Download.
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Save the file to your memory card.
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TIP: If you cannot find the file, look in the "Downloads" folder.
The browser may have saved the file there. Remove the memory card from your computer.
9
Insert the memory card into the card slot (Inserting Memory
10
Cards, page 2).
The chartplotter automatically recognizes the contours maps. The chartplotter may take a few minutes to load the maps.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

From a chart, select Menu > Quickdraw Contours > Settings. Recording Offset: Sets the distance between the sonar depth
and the contour recording depth. If the water level has changed since your last recording, adjust this setting so the recording depth is the same for both recordings.
For example, if the last time you recorded had a sonar depth of 3.1 m (10.5 ft.), and today's sonar depth is 3.6 m (12 ft.), enter -0.5 m (-1.5 ft.) for the a Recording Offset value.
User Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and
depth labels on your own contours maps to compensate for changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth errors in recorded maps.
Comm. Display Offset: Sets differences in contour depths and
depth labels on the community contours maps to compensate for changes in the water level of a body of water, or for depth errors in recorded maps.
Survey Coloring: Sets the color of the Garmin Quickdraw
Contours display. When this setting is turned on, the colors indicate the quality of the recording. When this setting is turned off, the contour areas use standard map colors.
Green indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed under 16 km/h (10 mph). Yellow indicates good depth and GPS position, and a speed between 16 and 32 km/h (10 and 20 mph). Red indicates poor depth or GPS position, and a speed above 32 km/h (20 mph).
Depth Shading: Specifies the minimum and maximum depths of
a depth range and a color for that depth range.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

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.
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