Garmin GPSMAP 8400 series, Owner'S Manual

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• To set the graph scale, select Scale . Increasing the scale
allows you to view more variation in readings. Decreasing
the scale allows you to view more detail in the variation.
inReach
®
Messages
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.
You can connect an inReach Mini device to the chartplotter to
view, reply to, and send preset messages from the chartplotter.
NOTE: The inReach Mini device must be connected to the
chartplotter and receiving satellite signals to send and receive
messages using the chartplotter.
To open the InReach® page, select
OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges
> InReach® .
Connecting an inReach Device to the
Chartplotter
You can connect a compatible inReach device to the chartplotter
to manage messages.
1
Bring the inReach device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the
chartplotter.
2
From the main menu of the inReach device, select Setup >
ANT+ > Status > On .
3
On the chartplotter, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges >
InReach® > Start Pairing .
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds.
4
If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device to the
chartplotter, and select OK if they match.
The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically when they
are within range.
Receiving inReach Messages
When your inReach device receives a message, a pop-up
notification appears briefly on the GPSMAP screen.
• To review the full message, select
Review .
• To dismiss the pop-up notification, select OK or wait for the
notification to close automatically.
Sending an inReach Preset Message
Preset messages are messages that you created at
explore.garmin.com . Preset messages have predefined text and
recipients.
1
From the InReach® page, select Messages > Send
inReach Preset .
2
Select a preset message.
3
Select Send .
Replying to an inReach Message
You can reply to an inReach message with a pre-written
message.
1
From the InReach® page, select Messages .
A list of sent and received messages appears.
2
Select a received message.
3
Select Reply .
4
Select a message.
5 Select Send .
Digital Switching
Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control circuits
when a compatible system is connected.
For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation
lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits.
To access the digital switching controls, select
OneHelm™, A/V,
Gauges > Switching .
For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital
switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
You can add and customize digital switching pages to the
chartplotter.
1
Select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > Switching > Menu >
Setup .
2
Select Add Page or Edit Page .
3
Set up the page as needed:
• To enter a name for the page, select
Name .
• To set up the switches, select Edit Switches .
• To add an image of the boat, select Add BoatView
Image .
NOTE: You can load an image of your vessel into the
device to use for the image, or use a default image. You
can also adjust the view and placement of the image.
Tide, Current, and Celestial
Information
Tide Station Information
You can view information about a tide station for a specific date
and time, including the tide height, and when the next high and
low tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tide
information for the most recently viewed tide station, present
date, and past hour.
Select
Info > Tides & Currents > Tides .
Current Station Information
NOTE: Current station information is available with certain
detailed maps.
You can view information about a current station for a specific
date and time, including the current speed and level of the
current. By default, the chartplotter shows current information for
the most recently viewed current station and for the present date
and time.
Select
Info > Tides & Currents > Currents .
Celestial Information
You can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,
moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of
the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents the sky
overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon. By
default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for the
present date and time.
Select
Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial .
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or
Celestial Information for a Different Date
1
Select Info > Tides & Currents .
2 Select Tides , Currents , or Celestial .
3 Select an option:
• To view information for a different date, select
Change
Date > Manual , and enter a date.
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