Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit User manual

Owners
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VOLVO PENTA GLASS COCKPIT

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Table of Contents
Introduction.......................................... 1
Device Overview........................................ 1
Status Icons............................................1
Using the Touchscreen.......................... 1
On-Screen Buttons................................. 1
Locking and Unlocking the
Touchscreen...........................................2
Tips and Shortcuts..................................... 2
Protective Cover........................................ 2
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the
Chartplotter................................................ 2
Downloading the Manuals from the
Web............................................................2
Garmin Support Center.............................. 2
Memory Cards........................................... 3
Inserting Memory Cards
(8x10/8x12/8x16)....................................3
Inserting a Memory Card
(8x17/8x22/8x24/87xx)........................... 3
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals................. 3
Selecting the GPS Source......................3
Customizing the Chartplotter..............3
Home Screen............................................. 3
Adding an Item to Favorites................... 4
Customizing the Home Screen...............4
Customizing Pages.................................... 4
Customizing the Layout of a SmartMode
or Combination Page..............................4
Customizing the Startup Screen.............5
Recommended Startup Image
Dimensions......................................... 5
Adding a SmartMode Layout.................. 5
Creating a New Combination Page........ 5
Deleting a Combination Page.................5
Customizing the Data Overlays.............. 5
Linking a Layout to the Control and
Joystick Buttons..................................... 6
Resetting the Station Layouts................ 6
Presets....................................................... 6
Saving a New Preset.............................. 6
Managing Presets.................................. 6
Setting the Vessel Type............................. 6
Adjusting the Backlight...............................6
Adjusting the Color Mode...........................7
Turning On the Chartplotter
Automatically..............................................7
Automatically Turning Off the System........7
ActiveCaptain App............................... 7
ActiveCaptain Roles...................................7
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain
App.............................................................7
Enabling Smart Notifications...................... 8
Receiving Notifications........................... 8
Managing Notifications........................... 8
Making Notifications Private................... 8
Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain
App.............................................................8
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain.......... 9
Communication with Wireless
Devices..................................................9
Wi‑Fi Network............................................ 9
Setting Up the Wi‑Fi
Wireless Network................................... 9
Connecting a Wireless Device to the
Chartplotter.............................................9
Changing the Wireless Channel............. 9
Changing the Wi‑Fi Host........................ 9
Wireless Remote Control......................... 10
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With
the Chartplotter.....................................10
Turning On and Off the Remote
Backlight............................................... 10
Disconnecting the Remote from All
Chartplotters......................................... 10
Wireless Wind Sensor..............................10
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the
Chartplotter...........................................10
Adjusting the Wind Sensor
Orientation............................................ 10
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch... 10
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™
Device...................................................... 10
Charts and 3D Chart Views............... 11
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart......... 11
Zooming In and Out Using the
Touchscreen.........................................11
Chart Symbols...................................... 11
Measuring a Distance on the Chart...... 12
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart........ 12
Viewing Location and Object Information
on a Chart.............................................12
Viewing Details about Navaids............. 12
Navigating to a Point on the Chart....... 12
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Premium Charts....................................... 12
Fish Eye 3D Chart View....................... 13
Viewing Tide Station Information..........13
Animated Tide and Current
Indicators.......................................... 13
Showing Tides and Current
Indicators.......................................... 13
Showing Satellite Imagery on the
Navigation Chart...................................13
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks....14
Automatic Identification System............... 14
AIS Targeting Symbols.........................14
Heading and Projected Course of
Activated AIS Targets...........................14
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel...15
Viewing Information about a Targeted
AIS Vessel........................................ 15
Deactivating a Target for an AIS
Vessel............................................... 15
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA
Threats................................................. 15
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision
Alarm.................................................... 15
AIS Aids to Navigation..........................15
AIS Distress Signals............................. 16
Navigating to a Distress Signal
Transmission.................................... 16
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting
Symbols............................................ 16
Enabling AIS Transmission Test
Alerts.................................................16
Turning Off AIS Reception................... 16
Chart Menu.............................................. 16
Chart Layers......................................... 17
Chart Layer Settings......................... 17
Depth Layer Settings........................ 17
My Vessel Layer Settings................. 17
Laylines Settings...............................17
User Data Layer Settings..................18
Other Vessels Layer Settings........... 18
Water Layer Settings........................ 18
Depth Range Shading...................... 18
Weather Layer Settings.................... 18
Radar Overlay Settings.....................19
Chart Settings.......................................19
Fish Eye 3D Settings............................ 19
Supported Maps.......................................19
Garmin Quickdraw Contours
Mapping.............................................. 19
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin
Quickdraw Contours Feature................... 20
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Map.......................................... 20
Garmin Quickdraw Community................ 20
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw
Community with ActiveCaptain.............20
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw
Community Maps Using
ActiveCaptain....................................20
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Maps with the Garmin
Quickdraw Community Using
ActiveCaptain....................................20
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw
Community with Garmin Connect.........20
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Maps with the Garmin
Quickdraw Community Using Garmin
Connect............................................ 21
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw
Community Maps Using Garmin
Connect............................................ 21
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings......21
Navigation with a Chartplotter.......... 21
Basic Navigation Questions..................... 22
Destinations............................................. 22
Searching for a Destination by Name...22
Selecting a Destination Using the
Navigation Chart...................................22
Searching for a Marine Services
Destination........................................... 22
Searching for a Volvo Penta Dealer..... 22
Setting and Following a Direct Course
Using Go To......................................... 23
Stopping Navigation............................. 23
Waypoints................................................ 23
Marking Your Present Location as a
Waypoint.............................................. 23
Creating a Waypoint at a Different
Location................................................ 23
Marking an SOS Location.................... 23
Projecting a Waypoint.......................... 23
Viewing a List of all Waypoints............. 23
Editing a Saved Waypoint.................... 23
Moving a Saved Waypoint....................23
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved
Waypoint.............................................. 24
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB........... 24
Deleting All Waypoints......................... 24
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Routes......................................................24
Creating and Navigating a Route From
Your Present Location.......................... 24
Creating and Saving a Route............... 24
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto
Guidance Paths.................................... 24
Editing a Saved Route..........................25
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved
Route.................................................... 25
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a
Saved Route.........................................25
Initiating a Search Pattern.................... 25
Deleting a Saved Route....................... 25
Deleting All Saved Routes....................25
Auto Guidance......................................... 26
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance
Path...................................................... 26
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance
Path...................................................... 26
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance
Path...................................................... 26
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation
in Progress........................................... 26
Setting a Timed Arrival......................... 26
Auto Guidance Path Configurations..... 26
Adjusting the Distance from Shore... 27
Tracks...................................................... 27
Showing Tracks.................................... 27
Setting the Color of the Active Track.... 27
Saving the Active Track........................27
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............ 27
Editing a Saved Track.......................... 27
Saving a Track as a Route................... 28
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded
Track.................................................... 28
Deleting a Saved Track........................ 28
Deleting All Saved Tracks.................... 28
Retracing the Active Track................... 28
Clearing the Active Track..................... 28
Managing the Track Log Memory During
Recording............................................. 28
Configuring the Recording Interval of the
Track Log............................................. 28
Boundaries............................................... 28
Creating a Boundary............................ 28
Converting a Route to a Boundary....... 28
Converting a Track to a Boundary........29
Editing a Boundary............................... 29
Linking a Boundary to a SmartMode
Layout...................................................29
Setting a Boundary Alarm.................... 29
Disabling all Boundary Alarms............. 29
Deleting a Boundary............................. 29
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks,
Routes, and Boundaries.......................... 29
Sailing Features................................. 29
Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing
Features................................................... 29
Sail Racing............................................... 29
Starting Line Guidance......................... 29
Setting the Starting Line................... 30
Using the Starting Line Guidance..... 30
Starting the Race Timer....................... 30
Stopping the Race Timer......................30
Setting the Distance between the Bow
and the GPS Antenna.......................... 30
Laylines Settings...................................... 30
Polar Tables............................................. 30
Importing a Polar Table........................ 30
Showing Polar Data in Data Fields.......31
Setting the Keel Offset............................. 31
Heading Line and Angle Markers.............31
Setting the Heading Line and Angle
Markers................................................ 31
Water Sport Controls......................... 32
Creating a Water Sports User Preset...... 32
Renaming a User Preset Button...........32
Setting the Boat RPM or Speed............... 32
Setting the Speed Source.................... 32
Adjusting the Trim Tabs........................... 32
Adjusting the Power Trim......................... 32
Adjusting the Ballast Tank Levels............ 32
Ballast Tank Tips.................................. 33
Adjusting Ballast Tank Drain and Fill
Times....................................................33
Turning on the Trim Assist Feature..........33
Adjusting the Boat Load........................... 33
Sonar Fishfinder.................................33
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar
Signals..................................................... 33
Changing the Sonar View........................ 33
Traditional Sonar View............................. 33
Split-Frequency Sonar View................. 33
Split-Zoom Sonar View.........................34
Garmin ClearVü Sonar View.................... 34
Garmin SideVü™ Sonar View..................34
SideVü Scanning Technology.............. 34
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Measuring Distance on the Sonar
Screen.................................................. 34
Panoptix Sonar Views.............................. 34
LiveVü Down Sonar View..................... 35
LiveVü Forward Sonar View................. 35
RealVü 3D Forward Sonar View.......... 35
RealVü 3D Down Sonar View.............. 35
RealVü 3D Historical Sonar View......... 36
FrontVü Sonar View............................. 36
Panoptix LiveScope™ Sonar View.......36
Perspective View.................................. 36
Selecting the Transducer Type................ 36
Selecting a Sonar Source........................ 37
Renaming a Sonar Source................... 37
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar
Screen......................................................37
Pausing the Sonar Display.......................37
Viewing Sonar History..............................37
Sonar Sharing.......................................... 37
Adjusting the Level of Detail.................... 37
Adjusting the Color Intensity.................... 37
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü
Sonar Setup............................................. 38
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar
Screen.................................................. 38
Setting the Scroll Speed....................... 38
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or
Width Scale.......................................... 39
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings............39
Sonar Appearance Settings................. 39
Sonar Alarms........................................40
Advanced Sonar Settings..................... 40
Traditional, Garmin ClearVü, and SideVü
Transducer Installation Settings........... 40
Sonar Frequencies............................... 41
Selecting the Transducer
Frequency......................................... 41
Creating a Frequency Preset............ 41
Turning On the A-Scope.......................41
Panoptix Sonar Setup.............................. 41
Zooming in a Panoptix LiveVü or
LiveScope Sonar View......................... 41
Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and
Zoom Level...........................................42
Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.... 42
LiveVü Forward and FrontVü Sonar
Menu.................................................... 42
Setting the LiveVü and FrontVü
Transducer Transmit Angle.............. 42
Setting the FrontVü Depth Alarm...... 42
LiveVü and FrontVü Appearance
Settings............................................. 43
LiveVü and FrontVü Layout
Settings............................................. 43
RealVü Appearance Settings............... 43
LiveScope and Perspective Sonar
Menu.................................................... 43
LiveScope and Perspective Sonar
Setup................................................ 44
LiveScope and Perspective
Appearance Settings........................ 44
LiveScope and Perspective Layout
Settings............................................. 44
Panoptix Transducer Installation
Settings................................................ 44
Setting the Bow Offset...................... 45
Calibrating the Compass.................. 45
Radar................................................... 45
Radar Interpretation................................. 45
Radar Overlay...................................... 46
Radar Overlay and Chart Data
Alignment............................................. 46
Transmitting Radar Signals......................46
Stopping the Transmission of Radar
Signals..................................................46
Setting Up the Timed Transmit Mode...46
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No
Transmit Zone...................................... 46
Adjusting the Radar Range...................... 46
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range........ 47
MotionScope™ Doppler
Radar Technology....................................47
Enabling a Guard Zone............................ 47
Defining a Circular Guard Zone............47
Defining a Partial Guard Zone.............. 47
MARPA.................................................... 47
MARPA Targeting Symbols..................48
Acquiring MARPA Targets
Automatically........................................ 48
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an
Object................................................... 48
Removing a MARPA Tag from a
Targeted Object....................................48
Viewing Information about a MARPA-
tagged Object....................................... 48
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA
Threats................................................. 48
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar
Screen.................................................. 48
VRM and EBL.......................................48
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Showing and Adjusting the VRM and
the EBL............................................. 48
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a
Target Object.................................... 49
Echo Trails............................................... 49
Turning on Echo Trails......................... 49
Adjusting the Length of the Echo
Trails.....................................................49
Clearing the Echo Trails....................... 49
Radar Settings......................................... 49
Radar Gain........................................... 49
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen
Automatically.................................... 49
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen
Manually........................................... 49
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object
Interference.......................................49
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on
the Radar Screen..............................49
Radar Filter Settings.............................50
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar
Screen.............................................. 50
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar
Screen.............................................. 50
Averaging Multiple Scans on the Radar
Screen.............................................. 50
Radar Options Menu............................ 50
Radar Setup Menu............................... 50
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the
Radar Screen....................................51
Radar Appearance Settings................. 51
Radar Installation Settings................... 51
Front-of-Boat Offset.......................... 51
Setting a Custom Park Position........ 51
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings.......... 51
Selecting a Different Radar Source......... 51
Changing the Radar Mode....................... 51
Autopilot............................................. 52
Autopilot Configuration.............................52
Selecting the Preferred Heading
Source.................................................. 52
Selecting the DPS Antenna as the
Preferred Autopilot Heading Source.....52
Opening the Autopilot Screen.................. 52
Autopilot Screen.......................................52
Adjusting the Step Steering
Increment............................................. 52
Setting the Power Saver.......................52
Enabling Shadow Drive........................ 52
Autopilot Overlay Bar............................... 53
Engaging the Autopilot............................. 53
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm... 53
Adjusting the Heading with the
Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode...... 53
Steering Patterns..................................... 53
Following the U-Turn Pattern............... 53
Setting Up and Following the Circles
Pattern.................................................. 53
Setting Up and Following the Zigzag
Pattern.................................................. 53
Following the Williamson Turn
Pattern.................................................. 53
Following an Orbit Pattern.................... 53
Setting Up and Following the Cloverleaf
Pattern.................................................. 54
Setting Up and Following a Search
Pattern.................................................. 54
Cancelling a Steering Pattern...............54
Adjusting the Autopilot Response............ 54
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a
Garmin Watch.......................................... 54
Customizing the Autopilot Button
Actions..................................................54
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20
Remote Control........................................ 54
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control........54
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote
Control With a Chartplotter................... 54
Changing the Functions of the Reactor
Autopilot Remote Control Action
Keys..................................................... 55
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote
Control Software...................................55
Force® Trolling Motor Control.......... 55
Connecting to a Trolling Motor................. 55
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to
Screens.................................................... 55
Trolling Motor Control Bar.................... 55
Trolling Motor Settings............................. 56
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor
Remote Control Shortcut Keys............. 56
Calibrating the Trolling Motor
Compass.............................................. 56
Setting the Bow Offset..........................57
Digital Selective Calling.....................57
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio
Functionality............................................. 57
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Turning On DSC...................................... 57
DSC List................................................... 57
Viewing the DSC List............................57
Adding a DSC Contact......................... 57
Incoming Distress Calls........................... 57
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress........ 57
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated
from a VHF Radio.................................57
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls
Initiated from the Chartplotter............... 57
Position Tracking..................................... 58
Viewing a Position Report.................... 58
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel............58
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a
Tracked Vessel.....................................58
Editing Information in a Position
Report...................................................58
Deleting a Position-Report Call............ 58
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...... 58
Individual Routine Calls........................... 58
Selecting a DSC Channel.....................58
Making an Individual Routine Call........ 58
Making an Individual Routine Call to an
AIS Target............................................ 58
Gauges and Graphs........................... 59
Viewing the Gauges................................. 59
Changing the Data Shown in a
Gauge...................................................59
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel
Gauge Limits........................................ 59
Configuring the Tank Level Sensors.... 59
Mercury® Engine Gauges....................... 59
Setting the Fuel Alarm............................. 59
Viewing Graphs........................................59
Setting the Graph Range and Time
Scales...................................................60
Adjusting the Active Trim......................... 60
Adjusting the Active Trim Sensitivity.... 60
Viewing Graphs........................................60
Setting the Graph Range and Time
Scales...................................................60
Vessel Information............................. 60
Maintenance Assistant............................. 60
Oil Level Information................................ 60
Driveline Information................................ 60
EVC Network Information........................ 60
Easy Connect Information........................60
inReach® Messages.......................... 61
Connecting an inReach Device to the
Chartplotter.............................................. 61
Receiving inReach Messages..................61
Sending an inReach Preset Message......61
Replying to an inReach Message............ 61
Digital Switching................................ 61
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching
Page.........................................................61
Dometic® Optimus® Features.......... 61
Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar......... 62
Optimus Overlay Bar Overview................62
Optimus Overlay Symbols....................... 62
Optimus Limp Home Mode...................... 62
Tide, Current, and Celestial
Information......................................... 62
Tide Station Information........................... 62
Current Station Information...................... 62
Celestial Information................................ 62
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or
Celestial Information for a Different
Date......................................................... 63
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or
Current Station......................................... 63
Viewing Almanac Information from the
Navigation Chart...................................... 63
Warning Manager............................... 63
Viewing Messages................................... 63
Sorting and Filtering Messages............... 63
Saving Messages to a Memory Card....... 63
Clearing all of the Messages....................63
Media Player....................................... 63
Opening the Media Player....................... 63
Media Player Icons............................... 63
Selecting the Media Device and Source.. 63
Playing Music........................................... 64
Browsing for Music............................... 64
Enabling Alphabetical Search........... 64
Setting a Song to Repeat..................... 64
Setting All Songs to Repeat................. 64
Setting Songs to Shuffle....................... 64
Joining the Fusion PartyBus™
Network................................................ 64
Adjusting the Volume............................... 64
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Muting the Media Volume.....................64
Enabling and Disabling Zones..............64
VHF Radio............................................... 64
Scanning VHF Channels...................... 64
Adjusting the VHF Squelch.................. 64
Radio........................................................64
Setting the Tuner Region..................... 64
Changing the Radio Station................. 64
Changing the Tuning Mode.................. 64
Presets................................................. 64
Saving a Station as a Preset............ 65
Selecting a Preset.............................65
Removing a Preset........................... 65
DAB Playback.......................................... 65
Setting the DAB Tuner Region............. 65
Scanning for DAB Stations................... 65
Changing DAB Stations........................65
Selecting a DAB Station from a List..65
Selecting a DAB Station from a
Category........................................... 65
DAB Presets......................................... 65
Saving a DAB Station as a Preset.... 65
Selecting a DAB Preset from a List.. 65
Removing DAB Presets.................... 65
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.......................... 65
Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............. 65
Activating a SiriusXM Subscription.......65
Customizing the Channel Guide...........66
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the
Presets List...........................................66
Parental Controls..................................66
Unlocking SiriusXM Parental
Controls............................................ 66
Setting Parental Controls on SiriusXM
Radio Channels................................ 66
Clearing All Locked Channels on a
SiriusXM Radio................................. 66
Restoring Default Parental Control
Settings Values................................. 66
Changing a Parental Passcode on a
SiriusXM Radio................................. 66
Setting the Device Name......................... 66
Updating the Media Player Software....... 66
Audio Return Channel..............................66
SiriusXM Weather...............................67
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription
Requirements...........................................67
Weather Data Broadcasts........................ 67
Weather Warnings and Weather
Bulletins................................................... 67
Changing the Weather Chart................... 67
Viewing Precipitation Information.............67
Storm Cell and Lightning Information... 67
Hurricane Information........................... 68
Forecast Information................................ 68
Viewing a Marine Forecast or an
Offshore Forecast.................................68
Viewing Forecast Information for Another
Time Period.......................................... 68
Weather Fronts and Pressure
Centers................................................. 68
City Forecasts...................................... 68
Viewing Fish Mapping Data..................... 68
Viewing Sea Conditions........................... 68
Surface Winds...................................... 69
Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave
Direction............................................... 69
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions
Information for Another Time Period.... 69
Viewing Sea Temperature Information.... 69
Surface Pressure and Water
Temperature Data................................ 69
Changing the Sea Surface Temperature
Color Range......................................... 69
Visibility Information................................. 69
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for
Another Time Period............................ 69
Viewing Buoy Reports..............................69
Viewing Local Weather Information near
a Buoy.................................................. 70
Weather Overlay...................................... 70
Viewing Weather Subscription
Information............................................... 70
Viewing Video..................................... 70
Selecting a Video Source.........................70
Alternating Among Multiple Video
Sources................................................ 70
Networked Video Devices........................ 70
Using Video Presets on Networked Video
Cameras............................................... 70
Saving Video Presets on a Networked
Video Camera................................... 70
Naming Video Presets on a Networked
Video Camera................................... 70
Activating Video Presets on a
Networked Video Camera.................71
Camera Settings...................................71
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Video Settings...................................... 71
Associating the Camera to a Video
Source.................................................. 71
Video Camera Movement Control........ 71
Controlling Video Cameras Using On-
Screen Controls................................ 71
Controlling a Video Camera Using
Gestures........................................... 71
Configuring the Video Appearance.......... 72
Garmin VIRB® Action Cameras...............72
Connecting a VIRB 360 Action
Camera.................................................72
Connecting a VIRB Action Camera...... 72
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with
the Chartplotter.....................................72
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera
Video Playback................................. 72
Deleting a VIRB Video...................... 73
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow..... 73
VIRB Action Camera Settings...........73
VIRB Action Camera Video Setup
Settings............................................. 73
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls
to Other Screens.................................. 73
HDMI Video Considerations.....................73
Controlling HDMI Audio........................... 74
Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a
Garmin Chartplotter................................. 74
Surround View Camera System........ 74
Changing a Camera................................. 75
Viewing a Camera Feed Full Screen....... 75
Changing the Surround View Camera
Layout...................................................... 75
Showing and Hiding the Visual Bumper...75
Adjusting the Visual Bumper................ 75
Showing the Distance Marker.................. 75
Renaming a Camera................................ 75
Device Configuration......................... 76
System Settings....................................... 76
Sounds and Display Settings............... 76
Audio Settings...................................76
GPS Settings........................................ 76
Station Settings.................................... 76
Viewing System Software Information..76
Viewing the Event Log...................... 76
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information....................... 77
Preferences Settings................................77
Units Settings....................................... 77
Navigation Settings.............................. 77
Auto Guidance Path
Configurations...................................77
Adjusting the Distance from Shore... 78
Communications Settings........................ 78
NMEA 0183 Settings............................ 78
Configuring NMEA 0183 Output
Sentences......................................... 78
Setting the Communication Format for
Each NMEA 0183 Port......................78
NMEA 2000 Settings............................ 79
Naming Devices and Sensors on the
Network.............................................79
Marine Network.................................... 79
EVC Network........................................ 79
Setting Alarms..........................................79
Navigation Alarms................................ 79
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm......... 79
System Alarms..................................... 79
Sonar Alarms........................................79
Setting Weather Alarms....................... 80
Setting the Fuel Alarm.......................... 80
My Vessel Settings.................................. 80
Setting the Keel Offset......................... 80
Setting the Water Temperature
Offset.................................................... 81
Calibrating a Water-Speed Device....... 81
Adding a Key........................................ 81
Setting the Speed Factor......................81
Fuel Tank Settings............................... 82
Seven Marine Engine Installation
Settings................................................ 82
Other Vessels Settings............................ 82
Settings that are Synced on the Garmin
Marine Network........................................ 82
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory
Settings.................................................... 83
Sharing and Managing User Data..... 83
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party
Waypoints and Routes............................. 83
Copying User Data from a Memory
Card......................................................... 83
Copying User Data to a Memory Card..... 83
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card
and Garmin Express................................ 83
Backing Up Data to a Computer.............. 84
Restoring Backup Data to a
Chartplotter.............................................. 84
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Saving System Information to a Memory
Card......................................................... 84
Appendix............................................. 84
ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express......... 84
Garmin Express App................................ 85
Installing the Garmin Express App on a
Computer..............................................85
Registering Your Device Using the
Garmin Express App............................ 85
Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin
Express App......................................... 85
Software Updates................................. 85
Loading the New Software on a
Memory Card Using Garmin
Express............................................. 86
Updating the Device Software Using a
Memory Card.................................... 86
Touchscreen Controls for a Connected
Computer (MFD models)......................... 86
Controlling a Computer with the
Chartplotter...........................................87
Pairing the GRID Device with the
Chartplotter from the Chartplotter............ 87
Pairing the GRID Device with the
Chartplotter from the GRID Device...... 87
Rotating the GRID Remote Input
Device.................................................. 87
Cleaning the Screen................................ 87
Viewing Images on a Memory card..........87
Screenshots............................................. 87
Capturing Screenshots......................... 87
Copying Screenshots to a Computer... 88
Troubleshooting....................................... 88
My device will not acquire GPS
signals.................................................. 88
My device will not turn on or keeps
turning off............................................. 88
My device is not creating waypoints in the
correct location..................................... 88
Contacting Garmin Support..................... 88
Specifications........................................... 88
GLASS COCKPIT 8x10
Specifications....................................... 88
GLASS COCKPIT 8x12
Specifications....................................... 89
GLASS COCKPIT 8x16
Specifications....................................... 89
GLASS COCKPIT 8x17
Specifications....................................... 90
GLASS COCKPIT 8x22
Specifications....................................... 90
GLASS COCKPIT 8x24
Specifications....................................... 91
NMEA 2000 PGN Information.............. 91
NMEA 0183 Information....................... 92
Engine Information Transmitted over the
NMEA 2000 Bridge...............................93
Index.................................................... 94
Table of Contents ix

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.
After more than 100 years in the maritime industry, the
name Volvo Penta® has come to symbolize reliability,
technical innovation, first-class performance, and long life.
We believe that these qualities correspond well to the
demands and expectations you have of your Volvo Penta
product.
The Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit, designed in a
collaboration between Volvo Penta and Garmin®, has a
new user interface that includes instrumentation for
navigation and communications equipment. The monitors
are fully integrated with Volvo Penta drive systems and
other instruments.
In order for you to enjoy everything you would expect from
the product, we ask that you read through the instruction
manual carefully and take note of our advice on boat
operations and maintenance before you make your first
trip. Pay attention to the safety instructions in the manual.
We would also like to welcome you to our world-wide
network of distributors and repair shops, which can help
you with technical advice, service, and spare parts.
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.
You can locate your nearest Volvo Penta dealer through
the integrated dealer locator in the Glass Cockpit or by
visiting our website at www.volvopenta.com.
Welcome aboard!
Device Overview
Status bar that shows active alarms and functions
TIP: To view more information about the alarms
and functions, select or drag the status bar
down.
Power key
Automatic backlight sensor
Status Icons
Station active
Autopilot engaged
Autopilot disengaging
Autopilot Shadow Drive™ sensor
Autopilot Shadow Drive sensor enabled
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
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Button Function
Creates an Auto Guidance route to the destina-
tion
Begins navigation
Ends navigation
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, if available. 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 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.
Some protective covers contain 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.
1Go to www.garmin.com/manuals
/VolvoGlassCockpit8600.
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.
2 Introduction

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 device supports up to a 32 GB memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of
an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is
recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with
8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
Model Memory Card Location Memory Card Type
8x10 Back of the device microSD®
8x12 Back of the device microSD
8x16 Back of the device microSD
8x17 External card reader SD®
8x22 External card reader SD
8x24 External card reader SD
87xx External card reader SD
Inserting Memory Cards (8x10/8x12/8x16)
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory
card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher.
Use of an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class
10 is recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included
with 8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
1Open 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 (8x17/8x22/8x24/87xx)
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.
This device supports up to a 32 GB SD memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of
an 8 GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is
recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with
8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
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 garmin.com
/aboutGPS. For help acquiring satellite signals, see My
device will not acquire GPS signals, page 88.
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.
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Status bar
Categories bar
Screen buttons
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
screens related to the sonar feature. You can save items
you commonly access to the Favorites category.
All of the options in the menu bar 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.
TIP: If your home screen has been customized by the
boat manufacturer, you can open the original home
screen category tabs by dragging the bar on the right side
of the screen to the left.
The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity, such
as cruising or docking. When a SmartMode button is
selected from the home screen, each display in the
station can show unique information. For example, when
Cruising is selected from the home screen, one display
can show the navigation chart and another display can
show the radar screen.
An indicator appears on the Info button when an alarm is
activated (Warning Manager, page 63).
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 screens on each display,
making each screen different on each display. When you
change the layout of a screen 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
You can add items such as a chart, combo screen, or
gauge to the Favorites category.
NOTE: If your home screen has been customized by the
boat manufacturer, you cannot add an item to the
Favorites category.
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.
To remove an item you have added to the Favorites
category, open the Favorites category, select Menu >
Remove Favorite, and select the item to remove.
Customizing the Home Screen
1Open the home screen category to customize.
2Select Menu.
3Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, and select
the new location.
• To add an item to the Favorites category, select
Add to Favorites, and select the item.
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.
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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.
Customizing the Startup Screen
You personalize the image that is displayed when the
chartplotter is turning on. For the best fit, the image
should be 50 MB or less and conform to the
recommended dimensions (Recommended Startup Image
Dimensions, page 5).
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.
5Select Set as Startup Image.
The new image is shown then turning on the chartplotter.
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions
For the best fit for the startup images, use an image that
has the following dimensions, in pixels.
Display resolution Image width Image height
WVGA 680 200
WSVGA 880 270
WXGA 1080 350
HD 1240 450
WUXGA 1700 650
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.
10 Select Overlays, and select which data to show.
11 Select 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.
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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 > Edit Overlays.
• From a SmartMode screen, select Menu > Edit
Layout.
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 Edit Layout, 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.
Linking a Layout to the Control and Joystick Buttons
You can link layouts to buttons on the control and joystick
buttons. When you press an assigned button, the linked
layout opens on the station screens.
1From the Home screen, select Menu > Link Layout.
2Select an item or button name.
3Select Select Layout.
4Select a layout to link to the item or button.
5If necessary, repeat steps 2–4 for the remaining
buttons.
When you press the assigned button on the control or
joystick, the assigned layout opens on the station
screens.
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.
4Select an item, and select Include to include or
exclude the item from the preset.
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.
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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.
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.
ActiveCaptain App
WARNING
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
GLASS COCKPIT 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, update device
software, and plan your trip.
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.
NOTE: When the chartplotter is connected to a
compatible Volvo Penta engine that supports the water
sports feature, you cannot control the chartplotter with the
ActiveCaptain app on a mobile device.
ActiveCaptain Roles
Your level of interaction with the GLASS COCKPIT device
using the ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.
Feature Owner Guest
Register device, built-in maps, and
supplemental map cards to account Yes No
Update software Yes Yes
Automatically transfer Garmin
Quickdraw contours you have down-
loaded or created
Yes No
Push smart notifications Yes Yes
Automatically transfer user data, such
as waypoints and routes Yes No
Begin navigating to a specific waypoint
or navigating a specific route, and send
that waypoint or route to the GLASS
COCKPIT device
Yes Yes
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App
You can connect a mobile device to the GLASS
COCKPIT device using the ActiveCaptain app. The app
provides a quick and easy way for you to interact with
your GLASS COCKPIT device and complete such tasks
as sharing data, registering, updating the device software,
and receiving mobile device notifications.
1From the GLASS COCKPIT device, select A/V,
Gauges, Controls > 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 GLASS COCKPIT
device's card slot (Memory Cards, page 3).
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 83). 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 83).
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.
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7Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the
GLASS COCKPIT 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 GLASS COCKPIT device can receive
notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device
and to the ActiveCaptain app.
1From the GLASS COCKPIT 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
GLASS COCKPIT device.
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 GLASS COCKPIT device can receive
notifications, you must connect it to your mobile device
and enable the Smart Notifications feature (Enabling
Smart Notifications, page 8).
When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your
mobile device receives a notification, a pop-up notification
appears on the GLASS COCKPIT 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 8).
When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your
mobile device receives a notification, a pop-up notification
appears on the GLASS COCKPIT screen briefly. You can
access and manage the notifications from the
ActiveCaptain screen.
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.
Making Notifications Private
You can turn off the pop-up notifications and disable the
messages list on specific chartplotters for privacy. For
example, the captain could disable pop-up notifications
and messages on the chartplotter used for fishing, but
allow notifications on the chartplotter used at the helm.
1From the chartplotter you want notifications to be
private, select ActiveCaptain > Smart Notifications.
2Select an option:
• To turn off pop-up notifications on this chartplotter,
select Popups.
• To turn off pop-up notifications and disable access
to the messages list on this chartplotter, select
Visibility.
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.
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