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communications. Changing the Wi

Fi host allows you to select a 

chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wi-Fi® Network

 > 

Advanced

 > 

Wi-Fi® Host

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Wireless Remote Control

Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the 

Chartplotter

Before you can use the wireless remote control with a 

chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.
You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then 

press the pairing key to switch between the chartlotters.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Wireless Remote

.

2

Select 

New Connection

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight

Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the 

battery life.

1

On the chartplotter, select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Wireless Remote

 > 

Backlight

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters

1

On the chartplotter, select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Wireless Remote

 > 

Disconnect All

.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using the Garmin Helm Application with the 

Chartplotter

Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm 

application, you must download and install the application, and 

connect the chartplotter to a Wi

Fi router.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Helm App

.

2

Select an option.

3

Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.

Connecting a quatix

®

 Watch to the 

Chartplotter

You can connect a compatible quatix watch, such as the quatix 

3 watch, to a compatible chartplotter to view data from the 

chartplotter on your quatix watch.

1

Bring the quatix watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter.

2

From the quatix watch clock screen, select 

START

 > 

Boat 

Data

 > 

START

.

NOTE: 

If you have already connected to a chartplotter, and 

would like to connect to a different chartplotter, open the Boat 

Data screen, hold UP, and select Pair new.

3

On the chartplotter, select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Garmin Wearable

 > 

Enable 

Connections

 > 

New Connection

.

The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the 

wearable device.

After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when 

they are turned on and within range.

Connecting a Garmin Nautix

 Device to the 

Chartplotter

Pairing is the initial connection of two compatible wireless 

devices. For example, the first time you connect a Garmin 

Nautix device to a compatible chartplotter you are pairing the 

devices. For a list of compatible devices, go to the product page 

at 

www.garmin.com

.

NOTE: 

You can pair a Garmin Nautix device to multiple 

compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels.

1

Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the 

chartplotter.
The device automatically looks for all compatible devices 

within range.

2

If necessary, from the wearable device menu, select 

Device 

Connections

 > 

Pair New Device

.

3

On the chartplotter, select 

Settings

 > 

Communications

 > 

Wireless Devices

 > 

Garmin Wearable

 > 

Enable 

Connections

 > 

New Connection

.

The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the 

wearable device.

After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when 

they are turned on and within range.

Chartplotter Data Management

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 

from HomePort to a Chartplotter

Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the 

latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your 

computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.

Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.
For more information, see the HomePort help file.

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party 

Waypoints and Routes

You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party 

devices.

1

Select 

NAV INFO

 > 

User Data

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

File type

.

2

Select 

GPX

.

To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file 

type.

Copying Data from a Memory Card

1

Insert a memory card into a card slot.

2

Select 

NAV INFO

 > 

User Data

 > 

Data Transfer

.

3

If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

4

Select an option:
• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and combine it with existing user data, select 

Merge from

Card

.

• To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter

and overwrite existing user data, select 

Replace from

Card

.

5

Select the file name.

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a 

Memory Card

1

Insert a memory card into the card slot.

2

Select 

NAV INFO

 > 

User Data

 > 

Data Transfer

 > 

Save to 

Card

.

3

If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.

4

Select an option:
• To create a new file, select 

Add New File

, and enter a

name.

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Chartplotter Data Management

Summary of Contents for A03113

Page 1: ...A03113 Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...armin Helm GRID and HomePort are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by t...

Page 3: ...AIS Transmission Test Alerts 7 Turning Off AIS Reception 7 AIS Display Settings 7 Chart and 3D Chart View Settings 8 Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup 8 Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts an...

Page 4: ...tail 20 Adjusting the Color Intensity 20 Adjusting the Range of the Depth Scale 21 Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen 21 Setting the Scroll Speed 21 Sonar Frequencies 21 Selecting Frequencies...

Page 5: ...nd Graphs 32 Viewing the Gauges 32 Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge 32 Customizing the Gauges 32 Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits 32 Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges 32 Selecting the Num...

Page 6: ...Cameras Using On Screen Controls 40 Creating a Combination with Video Functions 40 Configuring the Video Appearance 41 Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with the Chartplotter 41 VIRB Action Camera Se...

Page 7: ...RID Joystick 47 Cleaning the Screen 47 Viewing Images on a Memory card 47 Screenshots 47 Capturing Screenshots 47 Copying Screenshots to a Computer 48 Troubleshooting 48 My device will not acquire GPS...

Page 8: ......

Page 9: ...er Off to turn the chartplotter off Turn the knob to highlight options Turn the knob to zoom in or out of a screen Hold a numbered key to create a shortcut to a screen Getting More Information If you...

Page 10: ...consistent appearance 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 uniqu...

Page 11: ...tation Layouts You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations Select Settings System Station Information Reset Stations Creating a Shortcut with a Shortcut Key You can quickly open commo...

Page 12: ...The Fishing chart is for offshore fishing To open the Navigation chart select Charts Nav Chart To open the Fishing chart select Charts Fishing Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys 1 Fro...

Page 13: ...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 chartplotter In addition to detailed marine charting premium...

Page 14: ...ssel is moving Target is selected Target is activated The target appears larger on the chart A green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the target The MMSI speed and direction of the...

Page 15: ...which the alarm will sound if a target is determined to intersect the safe zone For example to be notified of a pending intersection 10 minutes before it will likely occur set Time To to 10 and the a...

Page 16: ...th an active subscription Requires a compatible connected antenna and an active subscription Chart Appearance See Chart Appearance Settings page 8 Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart...

Page 17: ...e on the maps generated by third parties is at your own risk The Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping feature allows you to instantly create maps with contours and depth labels for any body of water When...

Page 18: ...pensate for changes in the water level of a body of water or for depth errors in recorded maps Comm Display Offset Sets differences in contour depths and depth labels on the community contours maps to...

Page 19: ...view additional information or to show the location on a chart Stopping Navigation While navigating from the Navigation or Fishing chart select an option Select MENU Stop Navigation When navigating wi...

Page 20: ...rse is dynamic and it moves with your boat when you are off course 3 Follow the magenta line steering to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles 4 If you are off course follow the purple line cor...

Page 21: ...Delete Deleting All Saved Routes Select NAV INFO User Data Clear User Data Routes Auto Guidance CAUTION The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information That data does not ensure obs...

Page 22: ...placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory select MENU Navigation Options Stop Navigation and proceed to step 10 If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles select Settings Pre...

Page 23: ...Interval 2 Select an option To record the track based on a distance between points select Distance Change and enter the distance To record the track based on a time interval select Time Change and en...

Page 24: ...eed to reach the start line when the timer expires By default the start line guidance window and the race timer window appear in the Sail Racing combination screen Setting the Starting Line 1 From the...

Page 25: ...topilot Setup Wind Hold Type 2 Select Apparent or True Engaging Wind Hold Before you can enable the wind hold type you must connect a NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 wind sensor to the autopilot When the autop...

Page 26: ...The Garmin ClearV scanning sonar technology emits two narrow beams similar to the shape of the beam in a copying machine These beams provide a clearer picture like image of what is beneath the boat Si...

Page 27: ...ew shows a two dimensional view of what is in front of the boat and can be used to see a bait ball and fish Boat Range Fish Trails Bottom RealV 3D Forward Sonar View This sonar view shows a three dime...

Page 28: ...ur boat When sharing sonar data the values of some sonar settings such as Range and Gain are synchronized across the devices on the network The values of other sonar settings such as the Appearance se...

Page 29: ...er are drawn with the correct aspect ratio and appear less distorted When viewing Garmin ClearV or SideV sonar views it is recommend to use the Auto setting To use a very fast scroll speed select Ultr...

Page 30: ...ernal compass NOTE To use the compass you must mount the transducer on the shaft The compass does not work when you mount the transducer on the motor NOTE Compass calibration is available only for tra...

Page 31: ...2 1 setting draws two columns of information on the screen per sounder return and so on for the 4 1 and 8 1 settings Sonar Alarm Settings NOTE Some settings require external accessories Select Settin...

Page 32: ...e 2 Insert the memory card into a card reader attached to a computer 3 Open the HomePort application 4 Select a sonar recording from your device list 5 Right click the sonar recording in the lower pan...

Page 33: ...weather longer range radar signals can increase the clutter on the Radar screen and make it more difficult to view information about shorter range targets In rain shorter range radar signals can enab...

Page 34: ...view the range bearing speed and other information about a MARPA tagged object 1 From a radar screen select a targeted object 2 Select MARPA Target Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats From any Ra...

Page 35: ...iffer from the automatic gain setting used for another mode NOTE Depending upon the radar in use the gain setting configured for use in one radar mode may or may not be applied to other radar modes or...

Page 36: ...n select MENU Radar Options MotionScope Uses the Doppler effect to detect and highlight moving targets to help you avoid potential collisions find flocks of birds and track weather formations Pulse Ex...

Page 37: ...Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water such as docks pilings and other boats The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of your boat to maintain a constant hea...

Page 38: ...nce between the waypoint and the location where the autopilot turns the boat for another pass over the waypoint The default setting turns the boat at a range of 1000 ft 300 m from the active waypoint...

Page 39: ...rmation Every position report call received is logged in the DSC list DSC List page 30 Viewing a Position Report 1 Select NAV INFO DSC List 2 Select a position report call 3 Select Review 4 Select an...

Page 40: ...rating range select Rated Min To set the maximum value of the standard operating range select Rated Max To set the lower limit of the gauge lower than the rated minimum select Scale Min To set the upp...

Page 41: ...minimum values that appear when the upwind close hauled wind gauge appears select Change Upwind Scale and set the angles To set the maximum and minimum values that appear when the downwind close haul...

Page 42: ...ing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart 1 From a chart or 3D chart view select a location 2 Select Information 3 Select Tides Currents or Celestial Warning Manager Viewing Messages 1 Select...

Page 43: ...can change how you select a station for some media types such as FM or AM radio NOTE Not all tuning modes are available for all media sources 1 From the media screen select MENU Tuning Mode 2 Select a...

Page 44: ...iusXM Connect Tuner to receive the activation message it must be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal 5 If the service is not activated within the hour go to http care siriusxm com refresh or c...

Page 45: ...n screen or SmartMode layout with a weather chart select MENU Weather Menu Change Weather 2 Select a weather chart Viewing Precipitation Information Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow...

Page 46: ...of the wind barb indicates the wind speed A short line represents 5 knots a long line represents 10 knots and triangle represents 50 knots Wind Barb Wind Speed Wind Barb Wind Speed Calm 20 knots 5 kn...

Page 47: ...lletin Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart 1 From a weather chart select a location 2 Select New Waypoint Weather Overlay The weather overlay superimposes weather and weather related information on...

Page 48: ...image Change Scene Selects the infrared image mode such as day night MOB or docking Video Setup Opens more video options Video Settings Some cameras provide additional setup options NOTE Not all opti...

Page 49: ...VIRB action camera Recording Starts and stops recording Take Photo Takes a still photograph Sleep Puts the VIRB action camera into a low power mode to conserve battery power VIRB Action Camera Video...

Page 50: ...hides the menu bar when it is not needed Units Settings Select Settings Preferences Units System Units Sets the unit format for the device Variance Sets the magnetic declination the angle between mag...

Page 51: ...ce line is too close to known obstacles select Settings Preferences Navigation Auto Guidance Shoreline Distance Farthest If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide select Settings Preferences...

Page 52: ...ets the alarm to sound only when large fish are detected Setting Weather Alarms Before you can set weather alarms you must have a compatible chartplotter connected to a weather device such as a GXM de...

Page 53: ...ables digital selective calling DSC Collision Alarm Sets the collision alarm Setting the Safe Zone Collision Alarm page 7 AIS EPIRB Test Enables test signals from Emergency Position Indicating Radio B...

Page 54: ...y when they are turned on and within range Connecting a Garmin Nautix Device to the Chartplotter Pairing is the initial connection of two compatible wireless devices For example the first time you con...

Page 55: ...stem contact your Garmin dealer Pairing the GRID Remote Input Device with the Chartplotter Before you can use a GRID remote input device with a chartplotter you must pair the devices You can initiate...

Page 56: ...ypoints in the correct location You can manually enter a waypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the next If you have manually entered a waypoint using coordinates and the loca...

Page 57: ...Riggs Avenue Severna Park MD 21146 USA www nmea org Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE...

Page 58: ...al switching 47 distress call 31 distress signal device 7 DSC See digital selective calling E EBL 26 adjusting 26 measuring 26 showing 26 engine gauges 32 configuring 32 status alarms 32 EPIRB 7 event...

Page 59: ...appearance 23 bottom lock 21 color gain 20 color rejection 23 cone 9 depth 21 depth scale 21 frequencies 21 FrontV 19 gain 20 Garmin ClearV 18 interference 23 measuring distances 20 noise 20 numbers...

Page 60: ...wind speed graph 33 wireless devices 41 45 46 connecting a wireless device 45 46 network configuration 45 Z zoom sonar 21 52 Index...

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