Chart Setup
: See
page 6
.
Chart Appearance
: See
page 6
. This might appear in the
Chart Setup menu.
Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup
NOTE:
Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.
Some settings require external accessories or applicable
premium charts.
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select
Menu
>
Chart Menu
>
Chart Setup
.
Photos
: Shows camera icons in some areas when using some
premium charts. This enables you to view aerial photos of
landmarks (
page 4
).
Tides & Currents
: Shows current station indicators and tide
station indicators on the chart (
page 4
).
Service Points
: Shows locations where marine maintenance
and repair services may be obtained.
Roses
: Shows a compass rose around your boat, indicating
compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. A true
wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if
the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind
sensor.
Inset Map
: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel is
navigating to a destination.
Weather
: Sets which weather items are shown on the chart, if
the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather
receiver with an active subscription.
Lake Level
: Allows you to enter the present level of the lake.
Chart Appearance
: See
page 6
.
Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and
Chart Views
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select
Menu
>
Chart Menu
>
Waypoints & Tracks
.
Tracks
: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view.
Waypoints
: Shows the Waypoints list (
page 8
).
New Waypoint
: Creates a new waypoint.
Waypoint Display
: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart
or 3D chart view.
Active Tracks
: Shows the active track options menu.
Saved Tracks
: Shows the list of saved tracks (
page 9
).
Tracks Display
: Sets which tracks to display on the chart or 3D
chart view based on track color.
Chart Appearance Settings
You can adjust the appearance of the different chart views.
Each setting is specific for the type of chart view that you are in.
NOTE:
Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views
and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps
or connected accessories, such as radar.
From a chart or 3D chart view, select
Menu
>
Chart Menu
>
Chart Setup
>
Chart Appearance
.
Orientation
: Sets the perspective of the map.
Detail
: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at
different zoom levels.
Heading Line
: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a
line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the
direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading
line.
World Map
: Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief
map on the chart. These differences are visible only when
zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts.
Spot Depths
: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous
depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than
the dangerous depth will be indicated by red text.
Safety Shading
: Sets the appearance of depth shading.
Depth Range Shading
: Sets the appearance of depth range
shading.
Symbols
: Shows and configures the appearance of various
symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid
symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.
Style
: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.
Hazard Colors
: Shows shallow water and land with a color
scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water,
and red is very shallow water.
Safe Depth
: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for Mariner’s
Eye 3D.
NOTE:
This setting affects only the appearance of hazard
colors in Mariner’s Eye 3D. It does not affect the safe water
depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water
alarm setting.
Range Rings
: Shows and configures the appearance of range
rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart
views.
Lane Width
: Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is
the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the
course to your destination.
Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart
Views
NOTE:
These options require connected accessories, such as
an AIS receiver or VHF radio.
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select
Menu
>
Chart Menu
>
Other Vessels
.
AIS & MARPA List
: Shows a list of AIS and MARPA vessels.
DSC
: Shows the DSC list and sets the DSC trails on the chart.
Collision Alarm
: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (
page 5
).
Display Setup
: See
page 4
.
Fish Eye 3D Settings
NOTE:
This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select
Menu
>
Chart Menu
.
View
: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.
Tracks
: Shows tracks.
Sonar Cone
: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by
the transducer.
Fish Symbols
: Shows suspended targets.
Navigation with a Chartplotter
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or
create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow
the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,
Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.
NOTE:
Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in
some areas.
NOTE:
Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are
available with premium charts, in some areas.
NOTE:
The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
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Navigation with a Chartplotter
