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 212 ). After formatting the card for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the user data back to the card ( Copying All User Data to a Memory Card , page 212 ). NOTE: Formatting the memory card in the chartplotter retains the format type and is not able to change it.
If you want to change a card format from FAT32 to exFAT, for example, you must make that change using a computer or other device before using the card in the chartplotter. Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the ActiveCaptain feature. 6 From the application store on your mobile device, install and open the ActiveCaptain app. TIP: You can scan this QR code using your mobile device to download the app. 7 Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GPSMAP device. 8 From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi ® connections page, and connect to the GPSMAP device, using the name and password you entered in step 3.
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 GPSMAP ® device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptain app. 1 From the GPSMAP device, select ActiveCaptain > Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications . 2 Turn on Bluetooth ® technology in the mobile device settings. 3 Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other. Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless devices while pairing.
4 From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter . 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the GPSMAP device. Open Bluetooth connections are not encrypted or authenticated. For more information, see garmin.com/ connectiontypes . 6 When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device. 7 If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in your 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 GPSMAP ® device can receive notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device and enable the Smart Notifications feature ( Enabling Smart Notifications , page 34 ). When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobile device receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears on the GPSMAP screen briefly. 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 . 34 GPSMAP® 8400/8600/8700 Series Owner's Manual ActiveCaptain ® App