Changing the Background Image
1 From the home screen, select Menu > Background.
TIP: You can also adjust this setting from Settings > System > Display > Background.
2 Select an image.
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 ECHOMAP Ultra chartplotter, maps and charts, and the
ActiveCaptain 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.
ActiveCaptain Roles
Your level of interaction with the ECHOMAP Ultra 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 downloaded 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 ECHOMAP Ultra device
Yes
Yes
ActiveCaptain App
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