Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2 Touch/A12/7x2 Plus/9x2 Plus/12x2 Plus) You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping, record sonar (with a compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use the ActiveCaptain app. This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher.
Use of an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. 12x2/A12 models use an SD memory card. 7x2/9x2 models use a microSD memory card. A memory card is not included with GPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2/A12 models. 1 Open the access flap or door on the front of the chartplotter. 1 Turn on the device. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals. When the device acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of the Home screen. If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on the chart. For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS .
For help acquiring satellite signals, see My device will not acquire GPS signals , page 67 . Selecting the GPS Source You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have more than one GPS source. 1 Select Settings > System > GPS > Source . 2 Select the source for GPS data. 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. 2 Insert the memory card .
3 Press the card in until it clicks. 4 Clean and dry the gasket and door. NOTICE To prevent corrosion, be sure the memory card, gasket, and door are thoroughly dry before closing the door. 5 Close the door. Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3) This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with GPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3 models. 1 Open the weather cap on the back of the chartplotter. 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. An indicator appears on the Info button when an alarm is activated ( Warning Manager , page 51 ). When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine Network, you can group them together into a station. A station 2 Insert the memory card . 3 Press the card in until it clicks. 4 Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion. 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.
Customizing the Chartplotter 3 Status bar Pages buttons Categories bar Menu bar