Garmin AQUAMAP 10x2 Series User manual

AQUAMAP™ 10x2/12x2 SERIES
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................1
AQUAMAP Dimensions.......................................................................... 1
Device Overview..................................................................................... 1
Keys...............................................................................................................1
Protective Cover ..................................................................................... 2
Downloading the Manuals ...................................................................... 2
Garmin®Support Center......................................................................... 2
Inserting Memory Cards ......................................................................... 2
Software Update ..................................................................................... 3
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card............................................. 3
Updating the Device Software.......................................................................3
GPS Satellite Signals.............................................................................. 4
Selecting the GPS Source ............................................................................4
Customizing AQUAMAP....................................................4
Home Screen.......................................................................................... 4
Customizing Pages................................................................................. 5
Adding an Item to the Favorites Screen........................................................5
Customizing the Favorites Screen................................................................ 5
Adding a Custom Combination Screen......................................................... 5
Editing a Combination Screen.......................................................................5
Customizing the Combos Screen .................................................................5
Customizing the Data Overlays.....................................................................5
Resetting the Station Layouts .......................................................................6
Presets .................................................................................................... 6
Saving a New Preset.....................................................................................6
Managing Presets ......................................................................................... 6
Data Fields.............................................................................................. 6
Setting the Vessel Type .......................................................................... 6
Adjusting the Backlight............................................................................ 7
Adjusting the Color Mode ....................................................................... 7
Setting the Beeper .................................................................................. 7
Charts and 3D Chart Views...............................................7
Nav. Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart .................................................. 8
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys..................................8
Chart Symbols............................................................................................... 8
Measuring a Distance on the Chart ..............................................................9
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart................................................................. 9
Navigating to a Point on the Chart ................................................................9
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart ...................................9
Viewing Details about Navaids......................................................................9
Premium Charts...................................................................................... 9
Viewing Tide Station Information.................................................................10
Selecting a Map...........................................................................................10
Automatic Identication System ........................................................... 11
AIS Targeting Symbols ................................................................................ 11
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets ........................... 11
Showing AIS and MARPA Vessels..............................................................12
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel ..........................................................12
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats..................................................12
AIS Distress Signals....................................................................................12
Turning Off AIS Reception...........................................................................13
Chart and 3D Chart View Settings........................................................ 13
Marks, Wpts & Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart Views ................14

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Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views .............................14
Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup ...........................................................14
Chart Appearance Settings .........................................................................14
Laylines Settings .........................................................................................15
Fish Eye 3D Settings...................................................................................16
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping ................................................. 16
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours ...........16
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map..............................17
Garmin Quickdraw Community...................................................................17
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings.........................................................18
Navigation with AQUAMAP.............................................19
Basic Navigation Questions.................................................................. 20
Destinations .......................................................................................... 20
Searching for a Destination by Name .........................................................20
Selecting a Destination Using the Nav. chart..............................................20
Searching for a Marine Services Destination..............................................20
Stopping Navigation ....................................................................................20
Marks and Waypoints ........................................................................... 20
Marking Your Current Location as a Waypoint ........................................... 20
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location ...............................................20
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen .................................................21
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart...............................................................21
Marking an SOS Location ...........................................................................21
Viewing a List of all Waypoints....................................................................21
Editing a Saved Waypoint ...........................................................................21
Moving a Saved Waypoint...........................................................................21
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.....................................22
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB..................................................................22
Deleting All Waypoints.................................................................................22
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To ..................................22
Tracks.................................................................................................... 23
Recording Tracks.........................................................................................23
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording..................................23
Conguring the Recording Interval of the Track Log ..................................23
Setting the Color of the Active Track...........................................................23
Saving the Active Track............................................................................... 23
Clearing the Active Track.............................................................................23
Retracing the Active Track...........................................................................23
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks ................................................................... 24
Editing a Saved Track .................................................................................24
Saving a Track as a Route ..........................................................................24
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track .........................................24
Deleting a Saved Track ...............................................................................24
Deleting All Saved Tracks............................................................................24
Routes................................................................................................... 24
Creating and Navigating a Route from Your Present Location...................24
Creating and Saving a Route...................................................................... 25
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths ...................................25
Editing a Saved Route.................................................................................25
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route..............................................25
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route.............................26
Deleting a Saved Route ..............................................................................26
Deleting All Saved Routes........................................................................... 26
Auto Guidance ...................................................................................... 26
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path ...........................................26
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path .............................................27
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path...................................................... 27

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Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress................................27
Setting a Timed Arrival ................................................................................ 27
Auto Guidance Path Congurations............................................................27
Boundaries............................................................................................ 29
Creating a Boundary ...................................................................................29
Converting a Route to a Boundary..............................................................29
Converting a Track to a Boundary ..............................................................29
Editing a Boundary ......................................................................................29
Setting a Boundary Alarm ...........................................................................30
Deleting a Boundary....................................................................................30
Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin Marine Network ............ 30
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ............................. 30
Sailing Features ...............................................................31
Setting the Vessel Type ........................................................................ 31
Sail Racing............................................................................................ 31
Starting Line Guidance................................................................................31
Starting the Race Timer...............................................................................32
Stopping the Race Timer.............................................................................32
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna...................32
Laylines Settings................................................................................... 32
Setting the Keel Offset.......................................................................... 32
Sailboat Autopilot Operation ................................................................. 33
Wind Hold ....................................................................................................33
Tack and Gybe.............................................................................................33
Heading Line and Angle Markers ......................................................... 34
Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines.................................34
Turning on Angle Markers ........................................................................... 34
Sonar Fishnder ..............................................................35
Traditional Sonar View.......................................................................... 35
Split-Zoom Sonar View................................................................................35
Split-Frequency Sonar View........................................................................35
Traditional 50/77/200 kHz Sonar.................................................................36
CHIRP Sonar............................................................................................... 36
Garmin ClearVü Sonar View................................................................. 36
ClearVü Scanning Sonar............................................................................. 37
SideVü Sonar View............................................................................... 37
SideVü Scanning Technology .....................................................................38
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen..................................................38
Panoptix Sonar Views........................................................................... 38
LiveVü Down Sonar View............................................................................38
LiveVü Forward Sonar View........................................................................39
RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View................................................................39
RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.....................................................................39
RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.................................................................39
FrontVü Sonar View ....................................................................................40
Changing the Sonar View..................................................................... 40
Selecting the Transducer Type ............................................................. 40
Calibrating the Compass.............................................................................41
Pausing the Sonar Display ................................................................... 41
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen........................................... 41
Viewing Sonar History........................................................................... 41
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals ....................................... 41
Sonar Sharing ....................................................................................... 41
Selecting a Sonar Source ...........................................................................42
Renaming a Sonar Source..........................................................................42

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Adjusting the Level of Detail ................................................................. 42
Adjusting the Color Intensity................................................................. 42
Sonar Frequencies................................................................................ 42
Selecting Frequencies.................................................................................43
Creating a Frequency Preset ......................................................................43
Adjusting the Zoom on the Sonar Screen ............................................ 43
Auto .............................................................................................................44
Bottom Lock................................................................................................. 44
Shift Zoom ...................................................................................................44
Target Expansion .................................................................................. 44
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale ............................... 44
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü Sonar Setup....................... 45
Setting the Scroll Speed..............................................................................45
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings .................................................................. 45
Sonar Appearance Settings ........................................................................47
Sonar Alarms...............................................................................................48
Advanced Sonar Settings............................................................................ 48
Transducer Installation Settings..................................................................49
Sonar Recordings ................................................................................. 49
Recording the Sonar Display ......................................................................49
Stopping the Sonar Recording....................................................................49
Deleting a Sonar Recording........................................................................49
Playing Sonar Recordings........................................................................... 50
Panoptix Sonar Setup........................................................................... 50
Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level................................50
RealVü Sonar Settings................................................................................50
LiveVü and FrontVü Sonar Settings............................................................51
RealVü Appearance Settings .....................................................................52
LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance Settings .................................................52
RealVü Appearance Settings ......................................................................52
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings...................................................52
Radar .................................................................................54
Transmitting Radar Signals................................................................... 54
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals .............................................54
Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode .........................................................54
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone....................................54
Adjusting the Radar Range................................................................... 55
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range...............................................................55
Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen ........................................... 55
MotionScope™ Doppler Radar Technology......................................... 55
Enabling a Guard Zone......................................................................... 56
Dening a Circular Guard Zone ..................................................................56
Dening a Partial Guard Zone.....................................................................56
Disabling a Guard Zone ..............................................................................56
MARPA.................................................................................................. 56
MARPA Targeting Symbols ......................................................................... 57
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object.........................................................57
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object.......................................57
Viewing Information about a MARPA-tagged Object..................................57
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats..................................................57
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen................................................57
VRM and EBL..............................................................................................58
Professional Mode ................................................................................ 58
Radar Overlay....................................................................................... 58
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment ..................................................58
Echo Trails ............................................................................................ 59

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Turning on Echo Trails.................................................................................59
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails ......................................................59
Clearing the Echo Trails ..............................................................................59
Optimizing the Radar Display ............................................................... 59
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically ..................................59
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually...........................................60
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference ............................................60
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen........................... 60
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Automatically .........................60
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen Manually ...............................61
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen...............................................61
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen ....................................61
Radar Options Menu............................................................................. 62
Radar Setup Menu................................................................................ 62
Radar Appearance Settings ........................................................................62
Radar Installation Settings ..........................................................................63
Selecting a Different Radar Source...................................................... 63
Nav Info.............................................................................64
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information............................................... 64
Tide Station Information ..............................................................................64
Current Station Information ......................................................................... 64
Celestial Information....................................................................................64
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information for a Different
Date .............................................................................................................64
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station........................64
Viewing Almanac Information from the Nav. chart......................................64
Sharing and Managing User Data ........................................................ 65
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to AQUAMAP...65
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes.....................65
Copying Data from a Memory Card ............................................................65
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card......................65
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card...................................................65
Backing Up Data to a Computer .................................................................65
Restoring Backup Data to AQUAMAP ........................................................ 66
Saving System Information to a Memory Card...........................................66
Digital Selective Calling ........................................................................ 66
Networked AQUAMAP and VHF Radio Functionality................................. 66
Turning On DSC .......................................................................................... 66
DSC List.......................................................................................................66
Incoming Distress Calls............................................................................... 67
Position Tracking .........................................................................................67
Individual Routine Calls...............................................................................68
Warning Manager ................................................................................. 69
Viewing Messages ......................................................................................69
Sorting and Filtering Messages...................................................................69
Saving Messages to a Memory Card..........................................................69
Clearing all of the Messages.......................................................................69
Gauges and Graphs.........................................................69
Viewing the Gauges.............................................................................. 69
Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge .......................................................69
Customizing the Gauges.............................................................................69
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits ..................................70
Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges ........................................................ 70
Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges .................................70
Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges .............................................70
Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges ............................................... 71

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Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms ............................................ 71
Setting the Fuel Alarm........................................................................... 71
Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel ......................................................71
Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel...........................71
Viewing the Wind Gauges .................................................................... 71
Conguring the Sailing Wind Gauge........................................................... 72
Conguring the Speed Source.................................................................... 72
Conguring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge .................................72
Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge ..............................................72
Viewing Trip Gauges............................................................................. 72
Resetting Trip Gauges................................................................................. 72
Viewing Graphs..................................................................................... 73
Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales ...............................................73
Setting Weather Alarm ................................................................................73
Battery Management ............................................................................ 73
Setting Up the Battery Management Page .................................................73
Media Player .....................................................................74
Opening the Media Player .................................................................... 74
Buttons.........................................................................................................74
Selecting the Media Source.................................................................. 74
Playing Music........................................................................................ 75
Browsing for Music ...................................................................................... 75
Setting a Song to Repeat ............................................................................ 75
Setting All Songs to Repeat ........................................................................75
Setting Songs to Shufe..............................................................................75
Adjusting the Volume ............................................................................ 75
Enabling and Disabling Zones .................................................................... 75
Muting the Media Volume............................................................................75
VHF Radio............................................................................................. 75
Scanning VHF Channels............................................................................. 75
Adjusting the VHF Squelch .........................................................................75
Radio..................................................................................................... 75
Setting the Tuner Region.............................................................................76
Changing the Radio Station ........................................................................76
Changing the Tuning Mode.........................................................................76
Presets.........................................................................................................76
DAB Playback....................................................................................... 76
Setting the DAB Tuner Region....................................................................76
Scanning for DAB Stations.......................................................................... 76
Changing DAB Stations ..............................................................................77
DAB Presets................................................................................................77
Setting the Device Name...................................................................... 77
Updating the Media Player Software.................................................... 77
Viewing Video...................................................................78
Selecting a Video Source ..................................................................... 78
Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources.................................................78
Networked Video Devices..................................................................... 78
Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras ..................................78
Camera Settings..........................................................................................79
Video Settings..............................................................................................79
Associating the Camera to a Video Source ...............................................79
Video Camera Movement Control...............................................................79
Creating a Combination with Video Functions ..................................... 80
Conguring the Video Appearance....................................................... 80

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Autopilot ...........................................................................81
Opening the Autopilot Screen............................................................... 81
Engaging the Autopilot.......................................................................... 81
Adjusting the Heading with the AQUAMAP in Step Steering Mode ...........81
Autopilot Bar.......................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment .......................................................82
Setting the Power Saver..............................................................................82
Enabling Shadow Drive™ ...........................................................................82
Steering Patterns .................................................................................. 82
Following the U-Turn Pattern ......................................................................82
Setting Up and Following the Circles Pattern ............................................82
Setting Up and Following the Zigzag Pattern .............................................83
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern........................................................83
Cancelling a Steering Pattern .....................................................................83
Controlling the VIRB®Action Camera with the AQUAMAP.................. 83
VIRB Action Camera Settings .....................................................................83
VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings ................................................83
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other Screens......................84
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback.................................84
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow................................................................84
Communication with Wireless Devices ........................85
Wi-Fi®Network...................................................................................... 85
Setting Up the Wi-Fi Wireless Network.......................................................85
Connecting a Wireless Device to the AQUAMAP.......................................85
Changing the Wireless Channel .................................................................85
Changing the Wi-Fi Host .............................................................................85
Wireless Remote Control...................................................................... 85
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the AQUAMAP ........................85
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight .................................................86
Disconnecting the Remote from All AQUAMAPs........................................86
Using the Garmin Helm Application with the AQUAMAP..................... 86
Connecting a quatix®Watch to the AQUAMAP.................................... 86
Connecting a Garmin Nautix™ Device to the AQUAMAP ................... 86
Device Conguration.......................................................87
Turning On the AQUAMAP Automatically ............................................ 87
System Settings.................................................................................... 87
Viewing System Software Information ........................................................87
Station Settings ........................................................................................... 87
Preferences Settings............................................................................. 87
Units Settings ..............................................................................................88
Navigation Settings......................................................................................88
Communications Settings..................................................................... 89
NMEA 0183 Settings ...................................................................................89
NMEA 2000 Settings ...................................................................................90
Marine Network ...........................................................................................90
Setting Alarms....................................................................................... 91
Navigation Alarms........................................................................................91
System Alarms.............................................................................................91
Collision Alarm.............................................................................................91
Sonar Alarms...............................................................................................91
Weather Alarms...........................................................................................92
Fuel Alarm....................................................................................................92
My Vessel Settings................................................................................ 92
Setting the Keel Offset.................................................................................92
Setting the Water Temperature Offset.........................................................93
Calibrating a Water Speed Device ..............................................................93

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Other Vessels Settings ......................................................................... 93
Restoring the Original AQUAMAP Factory Settings............................. 94
Appendix...........................................................................94
Registering Your Device ....................................................................... 94
Digital Switching.................................................................................... 95
Pairing the GRID Remote Input Device with the AQUAMAP............... 95
Pairing the GRID Device with the AQUAMAP from the AQUAMAP...........95
Pairing the GRID Device with the AQUAMAP from the GRID Device .......95
Rotating the GRID Joystick .........................................................................95
Cleaning the Screen ............................................................................. 95
Viewing Images on a Memory card...................................................... 95
Screenshots .......................................................................................... 95
Capturing Screenshots................................................................................96
Copying Screenshots to a Computer..........................................................96
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 96
My device will not acquire GPS signals ......................................................96
My device will not turn on or keeps turning off............................................96
My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location........................96
Specications........................................................................................ 97
Specications ..............................................................................................97
NMEA 2000 PGN Information .....................................................................98
NMEA 0183 Information..............................................................................99
Software License Agreement................................................................ 99
物質宣言 ..........................................................................................100

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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.
Not all features are available on all models.
AQUAMAP Dimensions
Device Overview
Keys
Hold to turn the device on or off.
Press to adjust the backlight, adjust the color mode, congure
colors, and enable and disable sonar transmission.
HOME Press to return to the home screen.
MENU Press to open or close the options menu for each page.
FOCUS
Press to move the highlight to a different section of a page.
Press to move the highlight to a different function or window on a
combination page.
1Knob
Rotate to zoom in or out of a view.
Rotate to highlight options in menus.
Press to select a highlighted option.
SELECT Press to select options and acknowledge messages.
BACK Press to return to the previous screen.
316.8 mm
185.2 mm
68.5 mm
358.8 mm
226.8 mm
68.5 mm
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MARK WPT
MOB
From a 2D chart or sonar page with the sonar paused, press to
mark your cursor position as a mark.
From a 2D chart with the cursor invisible and no menu shown,
press to mark your boat position as a mark.
From any other page, press to mark your boat position as a mark.
From a 2D chart or sonar page with the sonar paused, hold to
mark your cursor position as a waypoint.
From a 2D chart with the cursor invisible and no menu shown, hold
to mark your boat position as a waypoint.
From any other page, hold to mark your boat position as a
waypoint.
Hold to open the man overboard (MOB) option.
PAGE Press to switch through Favorites screens.
2Arrows Press to scroll, highlight options, and move the cursor.
RANGE /
ZOOM
On a sonar screen, press to open the range menu.
On a sonar screen, hold to open the zoom menu.
GAIN On a sonar or radar screen, press to open the gain menu.
CLUTTER On a sonar or radar screen, press to open the clutter menu.
VRM On a sonar screen, press to show or hide the depth line.
On a radar screen, press to open the VRM menu.
Protective Cover
The protective cover protects the screen when the device is not in use.
To remove the cover, hold the cover at the tab 1, and pull forward.
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Downloading the Manuals
You can get the latest owner’s manual and translations of manuals from the
web.
1 Go to Garmin.com/manuals/URLHERE.
TIP: To quickly open this web page, scan this code:
2 Download 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.
Inserting Memory Cards
You can use optional memory cards with AQUAMAP. 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), and transfer data such as waypoints and routes to
another compatible AQUAMAP or a computer.
This device supports FAT32 memory cards of up to 32 GB of storage.
1 Open the access ap or door 1on the front of AQUAMAP.

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2 Insert the memory card 2.
3 Press the card in until it clicks.
4 Close the door.
Software Update
You may need to update the device software when you install the device or
add an accessory to the device.
Before you update the software, you can check the software version installed
on your device. Then, you can go to Garmin.com/support/software/marine.
html, select See All Devices in this Bundle, and compare the installed
software version to the software version listed for your product.
If the software on your device is older than the one listed on the website,
follow the steps to load the software on a memory card, and then update the
device software.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
You must copy the software update to a memory card using a computer that
is running Windows®software.
NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order a preloaded
software update card if you do not have a computer with Windows software.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2 Go to Garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
TIP: You can also download updated owner’s manuals to load on the
AQUAMAP from this web page.
3 Select GPSMAP Series with SD Card.
4 Select Download next to GPSMAP Series with SD Card.
5 Read and agree to the terms.
6 Select Download.
7 Choose a location, and select Save.
8 Double-click the downloaded le.
A Garmin folder containing the software update is created in the selected
location. A dialog box opens to assist in transferring the software update to
a memory card.
9 Select Next.
10 Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next >
Finish.
A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on the memory
card. The software update can take several minutes to load onto the memory
card.
Updating the Device Software
1 Turn on AQUAMAP.
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 AQUAMAP
manually.
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NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the
software update is not complete.
GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on AQUAMAP, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data
and establish the current location.
When AQUAMAP acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of the
Home screen. When AQUAMAP loses satellite signals, disappears and
a ashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to Garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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 AQUAMAP
Home Screen
The home screen provides access to all of the features in the device. The
features are dependent on the accessories you have connected to the device.
When viewing another screen, you can return to the home screen by pressing
HOME. You can customize the layout of the screens and the items shown on
the home screen.
Item Description
Favorites Shortcuts such as chart, combination screen, or gauge.
Combos Combination screens for simultaneous views.
Charts Chart views such as navigation, shing, or forecast.
Sonar Sonar views such as ClearVü, SideVü, or LiveVü.
Radar Radar views such as Single Range or Dual Overlay.
A/V, Gauges, Controls Functions such as wind monitor, media playback, or control
switches.
Settings System settings and preferences.

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Customizing Pages
Adding an Item to the Favorites Screen
From the Home screen, highlight an item, and hold SELECT to add it to your
Favorites screen.
Customizing the Favorites Screen
You can rearrange or remove items on the Favorites screen.
1 From the Favorites screen, press MENU.
2 Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select an item, and use the
arrow keys to select the new location.
• To remove an item, select Remove Favorite, and select the item to
remove.
TIP: You can also remove an item by highlighting an item on your
Favorites screen, and holding SELECT.
Adding a Custom Combination Screen
You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs.
1 From the Combos screen, press MENU.
2Select Add Combo, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Editing a Combination Screen
1 From the Combos screen, press MENU.
2 Select Edit Combo, and select one of the combination screen.
3 Select an option:
• To change the name, select Name, and enter a new name.
• To change the arrangement of the information on the screen, select
Layout, and select a new layout.
• To customize the data shown on the screen, select Overlays, and
select an option.
• To resize the information areas shown on the screen, use the arrow
keys, and press FOCUS to exit.
Customizing the Combos Screen
You can rearrange or remove items on the Combos screen.
1 From the Combos screen, press MENU.
2 Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select an item, and use the
arrow keys to select the new location.
• To remove an item, select Delete Combo, and select the item to
remove.
Customizing the Data Overlays
You can customize additional data shown on a screen.
1 Select an option based on the type of screen you are viewing:
• From a full screen view, press MENU, and select Edit Overlays.
• From the Combos screen, press MENU, select Edit Combo, select a
combination view, and select Overlays.
TIP: To quickly change the data shown in an overlay box, hold the overlay
box.
2 Select 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.

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• To turn on other data bars, like the media controls, select Top Bar or
Bottom Bar, and select the necessary options.
3 Select Done.
Resetting the Station Layouts
You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations.
Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset Stations.
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 shing, 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.
1 From a compatible screen, change the settings and view.
2 Select MENU > > Save > New.
3 Enter a name, and select Done.
Managing Presets
You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you created.
1 From a compatible screen, select MENU > > Manage.
2 Select a preset.
3 Select 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.
Data Fields
Data elds display multiple types of information in one area, such as depth,
heading, and bearing. Some data elds require you to be navigating or
require a connection to sensors to display data. For example, a temperature
sensor must be connected to the AQUAMAP to display the temperature data
eld.
The data elds on a page depend on the type of data associated with that
page. For example, a sonar page automatically displays sonar-related
information such as Depth.
You can congure the data elds that display on a page. Select MENU > Edit
Overlays.
Setting the Vessel Type
You can select your boat type to congure AQUAMAP settings and to use
features customized for your boat type.
1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.
2 Select an option.

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Adjusting the Backlight
1 Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.
2 Adjust the backlight.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1 Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the color settings.
2 Select an option.
Setting the Beeper
You can set when the device makes sounds.
1 Select Settings > System > Beeper.
2 Select an option:
• To have the device beep when you select an item and when an alarm is
triggered, select Key and Alarm.
• To have the device beep only when alarms are triggered, select Alarms
Only.
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.
3D Chart: 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
benecial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors
or anchorages.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually represents the
sea oor according to the chart information. When a sonar transducer is
connected, suspended targets (such as sh) are indicated by red, green,
and yellow spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green indicates
the smallest.
Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours and depth
soundings on the chart. This chart removes navigational data from the
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for depth recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea shing.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in
some areas.
Radar Overlay: Superimposes radar information on the Nav. chart or the
Fishing chart, when AQUAMAP is connected to a radar. This feature is not
available with all models.
Precipitation: Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow, up
to strong thunderstorms, is indicated in varying shades and colors.
Precipitation is shown either independently or with other weather
information.
Forecast: The Forecast chart shows city forecasts, marine forecasts,
warnings, hurricane warnings, METARS, county warnings, weather fronts
and pressure centers, surface pressure, and weather buoys.
Fishing: The weather Fishing chart shows present water temperature,
present surface pressure conditions, and shing forecasts.
Sea Conditions: The Sea Conditions feature shows information about
surface conditions, including winds, wave height, wave period, and wave
direction.
Nav. Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your course, view map
information, and follow a route. The Fishing chart is for offshore shing.
To open the Nav. chart, select Charts > Nav. Chart.
To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing.
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys
1 From a chart or 3D chart view, use the arrow keys to move the cursor.
2 Press SELECT.
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
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Measuring a Distance on the Chart
1 From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.
2 Press SELECT > Measure Distance.
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,
press SELECT.
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
1 From a chart or a 3D chart view, select a location or object.
2 Press SELECT > Create Waypoint.
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
1 From the Nav. chart or Fishing chart, select a location.
2 Press SELECT > Navigate To.
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
You can view information about a location or an object on the Nav. chart or
the Fishing chart.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
1 From the Nav.chart or Fishing chart, select a location or object.
A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The options that
appear vary based on the location or object you selected.
2 Select an option:
• To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.
• To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select Create Waypoint.
• To view the distance and bearing of the object from your current
location, select Measure Distance.
The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Press SELECT to
measure from a location other than your current location.
• To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local services information
near the cursor, select Information.
Viewing Details about Navaids
From the Nav. chart, 3D chart, Fish Eye 3D chart, or Fishing chart, you can
view details about various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights,
and obstructions.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
NOTE: Mariner’s Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with
premium charts, in some areas.
1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.
2 Select the name of the navaid.
Premium Charts
CAUTION
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.
NOTE: Not all models support all charts.
Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart®g2 Vision®, allow you to get the
most out of your AQUAMAP. In addition to detailed marine charting, premium
charts may contain these features, which are available in some areas.
Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the boat for a
three-dimensional navigation aid.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view that visually

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represents the sea oor according to the information on the chart.
Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without
navigational data. This chart works well for offshore deep-sea shing.
High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high- resolution satellite
images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Nav. chart.
Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally signicant aerial
photos to help you visualize your surroundings .
Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point of interest
(POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal roads and POIs such as
restaurants, lodging, and local attractions.
Auto Guidance: Uses specied information about your vessel and chart data
to determine the best path to your destination.
Viewing Tide Station Information
on a chart indicates a tide station. You can view a detailed graph for a tide
station to help predict the tide level at different times or on different days.
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas.
1 From the Nav. chart or Fishing chart, select a tide station.
Tide direction and tide level information appear near .
2 Select the station name.
Animated Tide and Current Indicators
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas.
You can view indicators for animated tide station and current direction on the
Nav. chart or the Fishing chart. You must also enable animated icons in the
chart settings.
An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical bar graph with
an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward indicates a falling tide, and a blue
arrow pointing upward indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over
the tide station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears above
the station indicator.
Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The direction of
each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a specic location on the
chart. The color of the current arrow indicates the range of speed for the
current at that location. When you move the cursor over the current direction
indicator, the specic current speed at the location appears above the
direction indicator.
Color Current Speed Range
Yellow 0 to 1 knot
Orange 1 to 2 knots
Red 2 or more knots
Showing Tides and Current Indicators
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas.
You can show static or animated tide and current station indicators on the
Nav. chart or Fishing chart.
1 From the Nav. or Fishing chart, select MENU > Chart Setup > Tides &
Currents.
2 Select an option:
• To show current station indicators and tide station indicators on the
chart, select On.
• To show animated tide station indicators and animated current direction
indicators on the chart, select Animated.
Selecting a Map
If your product has both BlueChart g2 and Garmin LakeVü™ HD built-in
maps, you can select which map to use. Not all models have both types of
built-in maps.
1 From the Nav. chart, select MENU > Built-in Map.