To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file
type.
Copying User Data from a Memory Card
You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer from
other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto
Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.
NOTE:
Only boundary files with an .adm extension are
supported.
1
Insert a memory card into a card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User 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 User Data to a Memory Card
You can save user data to a memory card to transfer to other
devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto Guidance
paths, tracks, and boundaries.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Save to Card
.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to copy the data to.
4
Select an option:
• To create a new file, select
Add New File
, and enter a
name.
• To add the information to an existing file, select the file
from the list, and select
Save to Card
.
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
Settings
>
System
>
System Information
>
Copy
Built-In Map
.
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card
and Garmin Express
You can update the built-in maps using Garmin Express and a
memory card.
1
Insert a memory card into the computer's card slot.
2
Open the Garmin Express application.
If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed
on your computer, you can download it from
.
3
If necessary, register your device (
).
4
Click
Vessel
>
View Details
.
5
Click
Download
next to the map to update.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.
7
Wait while the update downloads.
The update may take an extended period of time.
8
After the download is complete, eject the card from the
computer.
9
Insert the memory card into the card slot (
).
10
On the chartplotter, select
Settings
>
System
>
System
Information
>
Update Built-In Map
.
The updated chart appears on your chartplotter.
Backing Up Data to a Computer
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Save to Card
.
3
Select a file name from the list, or select
Add New File
.
4
Select
Save to Card
.
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
Info
>
User 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 with Garmin
Express
NOTE:
You should use the ActiveCaptain app to register the
device (
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App
).
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot (
).
2
Wait a few moments.
The chartplotter opens the card management page and
creates a file named GarminDevice.xml in the Garmin folder
on the memory card.
3
Remove the memory card.
4
Insert the memory card into your computer.
5
On your computer, go to
.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to download, install, and
open the Garmin Express application.
7
Select >
Add a Device
.
8
While the application searches, select
Sign In
next to
Have
marine charts or devices?
near the bottom of the screen.
9
Create or sign in to your Garmin account.
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