Garmin GPSMAP 8600 series User manual

GPSMAP®8400/8600 SERIES
Owner’s Manual

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Introduction
WARNING
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.
The Garmin® website at support.garmin.com presents up-to-date
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 Garmin support should you have any questions.
Device Overview
Touchscreen
Power key
Automatic backlight sensor
Using the Touchscreen
• Tap the screen to select an item.
• 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
Button Function
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.
1Select > Lock Touchscreen to lock the screen.
2Select to unlock the screen.
Tips and Shortcuts
• Press to turn on the chartplotter.
• 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.
• 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 adjusting the
backlight and locking the touchscreen.
• Press , and select Power > Turn Off System, or hold
until the Turn Off System bar fills to turn off the chartplotter,
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
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.
Protective Cover
NOTICE
Before moving the vessel, remove the sun cover. Leaving the
sun cover in place while the boat is moving could result in the
sun cover becoming detached and possibly becoming lost or
falling into the water.
Introduction 1

Some protective covers contains magnets. Under certain
circumstances, magnets may cause damage to some electronic
devices, including hard drives in laptop computers. Use caution
when the sun cover is near electronic devices.
The protective cover protects the screen when the device is not
in use.
To remove the cover, hold the edge, and pull forward.
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the
Chartplotter
1Select Info > Owner's Manual.
2Select a manual.
3Select Open.
Downloading the Manuals from the Web
You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of
manuals from the Garmin website. The owner's manual includes
instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory
information.
1Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP8400-8600.
2Download the manual.
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.
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 chartplotter supports up to a 32 GB memory card,
formatted to FAT32.
Model Memory Card Location Memory Card Type
10 inch Back of the device microSD®
12 inch Back of the device microSD
16 inch Back of the device microSD
17 inch External card reader SD®
22 inch External card reader SD
24 inch External card reader SD
Inserting Memory Cards (10, 12, and 16-inch models)
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32.
1Pull down the weather cap on the back of the chartplotter.
2Insert the memory card .
3Press the card in until it clicks.
4Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion.
Inserting a Memory Card (17, 22, and 24-inch models)
NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the
chartplotter. It is sold as a separate accessory. You must
connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a
built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network.
The chartplotter and card reader support up to a 32 GB SD
memory card, formatted to FAT32.
1Open the door on the memory card reader.
2Insert the memory card with the label facing away from the
door.
3Press the card in until it clicks.
4Close the card reader door.
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.
1Turn on the device.
2Wait 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 www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS. For help acquiring satellite signals, see My device
will not acquire GPS signals, page 60.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2Select 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 Customizing the Chartplotter

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.
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
symbol of the layout, those changes appear on all displays in
the station, to maintain a consistent appearance.
Adding an Item to Favorites
1From the home screen, select a category from the right.
2Hold a button on the left.
The item is added to the Favorites home screen category.
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.
1Open a page to customize.
2Select Menu.
3Select Edit Layout or Edit Combo.
4Select an option:
• 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.
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.
1From the home screen, select SmartMode™ > Menu > Add
Layout.
2Select an option:
• 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.
1Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo.
2Select a window.
3Select a function for the window.
4Repeat these steps for each window of the page.
5Drag the arrows to resize the windows.
6Hold a window to rearrange it.
7Hold a data field to select new data.
8Select Layout, and select a layout.
9Select Name, enter a name for the page, and select Done.
10Select Overlays, and select which data to show.
11Select Done when you have finished customizing the page.
Deleting a Combination Page
1Select Combos > Menu > Delete Combo.
2Select a combination.
Customizing the Data Overlays
You can customize the data in the data overlays shown on a
screen.
Customizing the Chartplotter 3

1Select an option based on the type of screen you are
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.
2Select an item to customize the data and data bar:
• 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.
3Select Done.
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.
1From a compatible screen, change the settings and view.
2Select Menu > > Save > New.
3Enter a name, and select Done.
Managing Presets
You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you
created.
1From a compatible screen, select Menu > > Manage.
2Select a preset.
3Select an option:
• 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.
1Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.
2Select an option.
Adjusting the Backlight
1Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
2Adjust the backlight.
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
1Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings.
2Select an option.
Customizing the Startup Screen
You can personalize the startup, splash screen on your
chartplotter.
1Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to
use.
2Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
Image > Select Image.
3Select the memory card slot.
4Select the image.
For the best results, use an image that is 50 MB or less.
5Select Set as Startup Image.
To view the splash screen with the new image, turn the
chartplotter off and on.
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.
1Select Settings > System > Auto Power Off.
2Select an option.
4 Customizing the Chartplotter

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 GPSMAP
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 GPSMAP 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.
ActiveCaptain Roles
Your level of interaction with the GPSMAP device using the
ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.
Feature Owner Guest
Register device, built-in maps, and supplemental map
cards to account
Yes
Update software Yes Yes
Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created
Yes
Push smart notifications Yes Yes
Automatically transfer user data, such as waypoints
and routes
Yes
Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a
specific route, and send that waypoint or route to the
GPSMAP device
Yes Yes
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App
You can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP device using
the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way
for you to interact with your GPSMAP device and complete such
tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the device software,
and receiving mobile device notifications.
1From the GPSMAP device, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges
> ActiveCaptain.
2From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi
> On.
3Enter a name and password for this network.
4Insert a memory card in the GPSMAP device's card slot
(Memory Cards, page 2).
5Select Set ActiveCaptain Card.
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 58). 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 58).
Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use the
ActiveCaptain feature.
6From the application store on your mobile device, install and
open the ActiveCaptain app.
7Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GPSMAP
device.
8From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi®
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 GPSMAP device can receive notifications, you must
connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptain app.
1From the GPSMAP device, select ActiveCaptain > Smart
Notifications > Enable Notifications.
2Turn on Bluetooth® technology in the mobile device settings.
3Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.
4From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select
Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.
5Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the
GPSMAP device using Bluetooth technology.
6When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.
7If 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 5).
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.
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 GPSMAP screen briefly. You can access and manage the
notifications from the ActiveCaptain screen.
ActiveCaptain App 5

1Select ActiveCaptain > Smart Notifications > Messages.
A list of notifications appear.
2Select a notification.
3Select an option:
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.
1Connect the mobile device to the GPSMAP device (Getting
Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).
2When a software update is available and you have internet
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 GPSMAP device,
the update is transferred to the device. After the transfer is
complete, you are prompted to install the update.
3When you are prompted by the GPSMAP device, 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.
1Connect the mobile device to the GPSMAP device (Getting
Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).
2When a chart update is available, and you have internet
access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My
Charts.
3Select the map to update.
4Select the area to download.
5Select Download
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the GPSMAP 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.
1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network > Wi-
Fi > On > OK.
2If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
3Enter a password.
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.
1From the wireless device, turn on the Wi‑Fi technology and
search for wireless networks.
2Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting
Up the Wi ‑ Fi Wireless Network, page 6).
3Enter the chartplotter password.
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.
1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
Advanced > Channel.
2Enter a new channel.
You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices
connected to this network.
Changing the Wi‑Fi Host
You can change which chartplotter is serving as 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.
1Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
Advanced > Wi-Fi Host.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless Remote Control
These steps are not applicable to the GRID™ remote input
devices (Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the
Chartplotter, page 60).
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the
Chartplotter
Before you can use the wireless remote control with a
chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.
6 Communication with Wireless Devices

You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then
press the pairing key to switch between the chartplotters.
1Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP® Remote.
2Select New Connection.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight
Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the
battery life.
1On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP®
Remote > Backlight.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters
1On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP®
Remote > Disconnect All.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless Wind Sensor
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
You can view data from a compatible wireless sensor on the
chartplotter.
1Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices.
2Select the wind sensor.
3Select Enable.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
wireless sensor.
To view data from the sensor, add the data to a data field or
gauge.
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
You should adjust this setting if the sensor does not face the
front of the boat, exactly parallel to the center line.
NOTE: The opening where the cable connects to the pole
indicates the front of the sensor.
1Estimate the angle, in degrees clockwise around the mast, by
which the sensor points away from the center of the front of
the boat:
• If the sensor is facing starboard, the angle should be
between 1 and 180 degrees.
• If the sensor is facing port, the angle should be between
-1 and -180 degrees.
2Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices.
3Select the wind sensor.
4Select Wind Angle Offset.
5Enter the angle observed in step 1.
6Select Done.
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch
You can connect a compatible Garmin watch to a compatible
chartplotter to view data from the chartplotter.
1Bring the Garmin watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter.
2From the watch clock screen, select START > Boat Data >
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.
3On the chartplotter, select Communications > Wireless
Devices > Connect IQ™ Apps > Boat Data > Enable >
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.
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.
1Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the
chartplotter.
The device automatically looks for all compatible devices
within range.
2If necessary, from the wearable device menu, select Device
Connections > Pair New Device.
3On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
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.
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.
NOTE: 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in
some areas.
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.
Radar Overlay: Superimposes radar information on the
navigation or fishing chart, when the chartplotter is connected
to a radar. This feature is not available with all models.
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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.
Icon Description
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
1From a chart, select a location.
2Select Measure.
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
1From a chart, select a location or object.
2Select .
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.
1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location
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.
2If necessary, select .
3Select Information.
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.
1From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.
2Select the name of the navaid.
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,
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.
1From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.
2If necessary, select Navigate To.
3Select an option:
• 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 .
4Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
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.
5Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
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.
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