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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
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.
1
Select to unlock the screen.
2
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.
1
Select a manual.
2
Select Open.
3
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.
2
Garmin Support Center
Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.
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.
1
Select the source for GPS data.
2
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
1
chartplotter.
Insert the memory card .
2
Press the card in until it clicks.
3
Close the door.
4
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
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.
1
Hold a button on the left.
2
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.
1
Select Menu.
2
Select an option:
3
• 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.
1
Select Menu.
2
Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo.
3
Select an option:
4
• 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.
1
TIP: You can also adjust this setting from Settings > System
> Sounds and Display > Background.
Select an image.
2
Recommended Background Image Dimensions
For the best fit for the background image, use an image that has
the following dimensions, in pixels.
Display resolutionImage widthImage height
WVGA800395
WXGA1280689
HD1920983
WUXGA19201058
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
1
use.
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
2
Image > Select Image.
Select the memory card slot.
3
Select the image.
4
Select Set as Startup Image.
5
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 resolutionImage widthImage height
WVGA800480
WXGA1280800
HD19201080
WUXGA19201200
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:
2
• 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.
1
Select a window.
2
Select a function for the window.
3
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Repeat these steps for each window of the page.
4
Drag the arrows to resize the windows.
5
Hold a window to rearrange it.
6
Hold a data field to select new data.
7
Select Layout, and select a layout.
8
Select Name, enter a name for the page, and select Done.
9
Select Overlays, and select which data to show.
10
Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.
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Deleting a Combination Page
Select Combos > Menu > Delete Combo.
1
Select a combination.
2
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
1
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:
2
• 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.
1
Select an item or button name.
2
Select Select Layout.
3
Select a layout to link to the item or button.
4
If necessary, repeat steps 2–4 for the remaining buttons.
5
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.
1
Select Menu > > Save > New.
2
Enter a name, and select Done.
3
Managing Presets
You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you
created.
From a compatible screen, select Menu > > Manage.
1
Select a preset.
2
Select an option:
3
• 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.
1
Select an option.
2
Adjusting the Backlight
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
1
Adjust the backlight.
2
TIP: From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through
the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the
brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.
Adjusting the Color Mode
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
1
Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings.
Select an option.
2
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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.
1
Select an option.
2
ActiveCaptain App
CAUTION
This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes
no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or
timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance
on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.
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.
FeatureOwner Guest
Register device, built-in maps, and supplemental map
cards to account
Update softwareYesYes
Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created
Push smart notificationsYesYes
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,
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
YesYes
updating the device software, and receiving mobile device
notifications.
From the GLASS COCKPIT device, select OneHelm™, A/V,
1
Gauges > ActiveCaptain.
From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi
2
> On.
Enter a name and password for this network.
3
Insert a memory card in the GLASS COCKPIT device's card
4
slot (Inserting Memory Cards, page 2).
Select Set ActiveCaptain Card.
5
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 Wi‑Fi
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connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using
the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.
®
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 >
1
Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.
Turn on Bluetooth® technology in the mobile device settings.
2
Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.
3
From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select
4
Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the
5
GLASS COCKPIT device.
When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.
6
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.
ActiveCaptain App5
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.
A list of notifications appear.
Select a notification.
2
Select an option:
3
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 Wi‑Fi technology, you can use the
ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software
updates for your device.
NOTICE
Software updates may require the app to download large files.
Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service
provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more
information about data limits or charges.
The installation process can take several minutes.
Connect the mobile device to the GLASS COCKPIT device
1
(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).
When a software update is available and you have internet
2
access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >
Download.
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the 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
1
(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).
When a chart update is available, and you have internet
2
access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My
Charts.
Select the map to update.
3
Select the area to download.
4
Select Download
5
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the 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.
Wi‑Fi Network
Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network
The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can
connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless
network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
2
Enter a password.
3
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 Wi‑Fi 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.
You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices
connected to this network.
Changing the Wi‑Fi Host
If there are multiple chartplotters with Wi‑Fi technology on the
Garmin marine network, you can change which chartplotter is
the Wi‑Fi host. This can be helpful if you are having trouble with
Wi‑Fi communications. Changing the Wi‑Fi host allows you to
select a chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile
device.
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.
IconDescription
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.
1
If necessary, select Navigate To.
2
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.
ColorCurrent Speed Range
Yellow0 to 1 knot
Orange1 to 2 knots
Red2 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
1
> 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:
1
• To view an overhead photo, select .
• To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was
taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the
direction of the cone.
Select Photo.
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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.
2
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Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS
heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted
AIS vessel.
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
1
Select AIS Vessel.
2
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
1
Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate.
2
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
From a chart, select Menu > Layers > Other Vessels > List
1
> 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.
1
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
2
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.
SymbolMeaning
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
SymbolMeaning
Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Safe
Real or synthetic ATON: Topmark Danger
Virtual ATON
Virtual ATON: Topmark North
Virtual ATON: Topmark South
Virtual ATON: Topmark East
Virtual ATON: Topmark West
Virtual ATON: Topmark Special
Virtual ATON: Topmark Safe
Virtual ATON: Topmark Danger
AIS Distress Signals
Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency
position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive
signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and
other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are
different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear
differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress
signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress
signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission
When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress
signal alarm appears.
Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the
transmission.
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols
Symbol Description
AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more
information about the transmission and begin navigation.
Transmission lost.
Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of
their distress signal device, and does not represent a true
emergency.
Transmission test lost.
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts
To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded
areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS
test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must
enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.
Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.
1
Select an option:
2
• To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.
• To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,
select AIS-MOB Test.
• 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.
RedFrom 0 to 1.5 m (from 0 to 5 ft.)
OrangeFrom 1.5 to 3 m (from 5 to 10 ft.)
YellowFrom 3 to 4.5 m (from 10 to 15 ft.)
GreenFrom 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 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 Wi‑Fi 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 Wi‑Fi 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.
3
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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.
6
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
5
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
6
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 Wi‑Fi technology, you can access
the Garmin Quickdraw Community using the Garmin Connect
website.
If your device has Wi‑Fi 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.
6
Select Start Download.
7
Save the file to your memory card.
8
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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