Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter 1 Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to the computer. 2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card, into a folder named Garmin\UserData. 3 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 4 Select User Data > Manage Data > Data Transfer > Skyview : Shows the relative position of GPS satellites in the sky. WAAS/EGNOS : Turns on or off WAAS (in North America) or EGNOS (in Europe), which can provide more-accurate GPS position information. When using WAAS or EGNOS, the device may take longer to acquire satellites. Speed Filter : Averages the speed of your vessel over a short period of time for smoother speed values. Source :
Allows you to select the preferred source for GPS. Replace from Card . Saving System Information to a Memory Card You can save system information to a memory card as a troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about the network. 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot. 2 Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin Viewing the Event Log The event log shows a list of system events. Select Settings > System > System Information > Event Log . Viewing System Software Information Devices > Save to Card . 3 If necessary, select the memory card to save system information to. 4 Remove the memory card.
Select Settings > System > System Information > Software Information . My Vessel Settings NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware. Select Settings > My Vessel . Keel Offset : Offsets the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location ( Setting the Keel Offset , page 19 ). Temp. Offset : Compensates for the water temperature reading from a NMEA 0183 water-temperature sensor or a temperature-capable transducer ( Setting the Water Temperature Offset , page 20 ). Vessel Type : Enables some chartplotter features based on the boat type.
Device Configuration 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 . NOTE: When Auto Power 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. Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location. Enter a positive number to offset for a keel.
You can enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water. 1 Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer: System Settings Select Settings > System . Display : Adjusts the backlight brightness and color scheme. Beeper : Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and selections. GPS : Provides information about the GPS satellite settings and fix. Auto Power : Turns on the device automatically when power is applied ( Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically , page 19 ). Language : Sets the on-screen text language. Speed Sources : Sets the source of the speed data used to calculate true wind speed or fuel economy.
Water speed is the speed reading from a water-speed sensor, and GPS speed is calculated from your GPS position. System Information : Provides information about the device and the software version. Simulator : Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the speed and simulated location. If the transducer is installed at the water line , measure the distance from the transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a positive number. If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel , measure the distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4 as a negative number.
Display Settings Not all options are available on all models. Select Settings > System > Display . Backlight : Sets the backlight level. Color Mode : Sets the device to display day or night colors. Screenshot Capture : Allows the device to save images of the screen. GPS Settings Select Settings > System > GPS . Device Configuration 19