Garmin GPSMAP 8500, Owner'S Manual

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Customizing the Startup Screen
You can personalize the startup, splash screen on your
chartplotter.
1
Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to
use.
2
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
Image > Select Image .
3
Select the memory card slot.
4
Select the image.
For the best results, use an image that is 50 MB or less.
5
Select Set as Startup Image .
To view the splash screen with the new image, turn the
chartplotter off and on.
Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically
You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the
power is applied. Otherwise, you must turn on the chartplotter by
pressing .
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up .
NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is
turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied
within less than two minutes, you may need to press to
restart the chartplotter.
Automatically Turning Off the System
You can set the chartplotter and the whole system to turn off
automatically after it has been asleep for the selected length of
time. Otherwise, you must press and hold to turn off the
system manually.
1
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Off .
2
Select an option.
ActiveCaptain ™ App
CAUTION
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.
NOTE: You must connect the chartplotter to a Wi
‑
Fi ® adapter to
use the ActiveCaptain feature.
The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your GPSMAP
device, charts, maps, and the 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, and update device software. You can also
plan your trip, and view and control the GPSMAP device from
the app.
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 GPSMAP device using the
ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.
Feature Owner Guest
Register device, built-in maps, and supplemental map
cards to account Yes
Update software Yes Yes
Feature Owner Guest
Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created Yes
Push smart notifications Yes Yes
Automatically transfer user data, such as waypoints
and routes Yes
Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a
specific route, and send that waypoint or route to the
GPSMAP device Yes Yes
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App
NOTE: The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models
that have Wi
‑
Fi technology.
You can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP device using
the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way
for you to interact with your chartplotter and complete such tasks
as sharing data, registering, updating the device software, and
receiving mobile device notifications.
1
From the GPSMAP device, select ActiveCaptain .
2
From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi
> On .
3 Enter a name and password for this network.
4 From the application store on your mobile device, install and
open the ActiveCaptain app.
5
Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GPSMAP
device.
6 From your mobile device settings, open the Wi
‑
Fi
connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using
the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.
Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain
App
If your device has Wi
‑
Fi technology, you can use the
ActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest software
updates for your device.
NOTICE
Software updates may require the app to download large files.
Regular data limits or charges from your Internet service
provider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for more
information about data limits or charges.
The installation process can take several minutes.
1 Connect the mobile device to the GPSMAP device ( Getting
Started with the ActiveCaptain App , page 4 ).
2
When a software update is available and you have internet
access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >
Download .
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the GPSMAP device,
the update is transferred to the device. After the transfer is
complete, you are prompted to install the update.
3
When you are prompted by the GPSMAP device, select an
option to install the update.
• To update the software immediately, select
OK .
• To delay the update, select Cancel . When you are ready
to install the update, select ActiveCaptain > Software
Updates > Install Now .
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain
You can use the ActiveCaptain app to download and transfer the
latest chart updates for your device. To save space on your
mobile device, space on the ActiveCaptain card, and download
time, consider using the ActiveCaptain app to download only the
areas of the chart you need.
4 ActiveCaptain ™ App