Other Vessel Settings
When your compatible chartplotter is connected to an AIS
device or VHF radio, you can set up how other vessels are
displayed on the chartplotter.
Select
Settings
>
Other Vessels
.
AIS
: Enables and disables AIS signal reception.
DSC
: Enables and disables digital selective calling (DSC).
AIS Alarm
Enabling AIS Transmission Test
).
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory
Settings
NOTE:
This procedure deletes all settings information you have
entered.
Select
Settings
>
System
>
System Information
>
Factory
Settings
.
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.
Copying Data from a Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
User Data
>
Manage 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
User Data
>
Manage 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. The file name is saved with an .adm extension.
• To add the information to an existing file, select the file
from the list.
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.
Sharing Waypoints and Routes Across
Devices
Before you can share waypoints and routes, you must connect
the devices using a data sharing cable. The data sharing cable
is an accessory you can purchase.
You can share waypoint and route data between two compatible
chartplotters installed on your boat. You must turn on user data
sharing for both devices to share data.
Select
User Data
>
Manage Data
>
User Data Sharing
>
On
on both devices.
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card
You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for
use with HomePort.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
User Data
>
Manage Data
>
Data Transfer
.
3
Select
Copy Built-In Map
.
Backing Up Data to a Computer
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
User Data
>
Manage Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Save
to Card
.
3
Select a file name from the list, or select
Add New File
.
4
Select
Save to Card
.
The file name is saved with an .adm extension.
5
Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader
attached to a computer.
6
Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.
7
Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location
on the computer.
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
1
Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to
the computer.
2
Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,
into a folder named Garmin\UserData.
3
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4
Select
User Data
>
Manage Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Replace from Card
.
Saving System Information to a Memory
Card
You can save system information to a memory card as a
troubleshooting tool. A product support representative may ask
you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Settings
>
System
>
System Information
>
Garmin
Devices
>
Save to Card
.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to save system
information to.
4
Remove the memory card.
Appendix
Registering Your Device
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today.
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