Introduction Software updates Owner's and installation manuals Service alerts Video Contact numbers and addresses WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Front View Inserting Memory Cards You can use optional memory cards in 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 sonar data and transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer.
1 Open the access flap or door on the front of the chartplotter. 2 Insert the memory card. 3 Press the card in until it clicks. 4 Close the door. Device Keys Loading the New Software on a Memory Card 1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html . 3 Select Download next to "Chartplotters with SD card.". 4 Read and agree to the terms. 5 Select Download . 6 Select Run . 7 Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next > Finish . Updating the Device Software Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.
1 Turn on the chartplotter. 2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot. NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is inserted. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes. 5 When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart the chartplotter manually. 6 Remove the memory card. Manual Conventions In this manual, the term “select” is used to describe these actions. Using the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and then pressing SELECT (for hard key devices only). Pressing a key, such as SELECT or MENU.
When you are instructed to select multiple items in a series, small arrows appear in the text. For example, "select MENU > Add ," indicates that you need to select the MENU item or hard key and then select the Add item. The images in this manual are for reference only and may not match your device exactly. Getting More Information If you have any questions about your device, you can contact Garmin NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the software update is not complete. ® Product Support. The website, www.garmin.com/support , offers many different troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer most questions.
Frequently-asked questions (FAQs) GPS Satellite Signals When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location. When the Introduction 1 Power key Device keys microSD® memory card slot Automatic backlight sensor Turns on and off the device when held. Adjusts the backlight and color mode when quickly pressed and released. Zooms out of a chart or view. Zooms in to a chart or view. Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor. SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options. BACK Returns to the previous screen. MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint. HOME Returns to the Home screen.
MENU Opens a menu of options for the page Closes a menu, when applicable.