10
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your vessel.
11
Select >
Add
.
The Garmin Express application searches the memory card
for the device information.
12
Select
Add Device
to register the device.
When registration is complete, the Garmin Express
application searches for additional charts and chart updates
for your device.
When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat these
steps to register the new devices.
Software Update
NOTE:
You can use the ActiveCaptain app to update the device
software (
Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App
).
You may need to update the device software when you install
the device or add an accessory to the device.
The Garmin memory card reader accessory is sold separately.
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to
FAT32.
Before you update the software, you can check to the software
version installed on your device (
). Then, you can go to
, select See All Devices in this
Bundle, and compare the installed software version to the
software version listed for your product.
If the software on your device is older than the one listed on the
website, follow the steps to load the software on a memory card
(
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
), and
then update the device software (
).
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
You must copy the software update to a memory card using a
computer that is running Windows
®
software.
NOTE:
You can contact Garmin customer support to order a
preloaded software update card if you do not have a computer
with Windows software.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to
www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html
.
TIP:
You can also download updated owner's manuals to
load on the chartplotter from this web page.
3
Select
GPSMAP Series with SD Card
.
4
Select
Download
next to
GPSMAP Series with SD Card
.
5
Read and agree to the terms.
6
Select
Download
.
7
Choose a location, and select
Save
.
8
Double-click the downloaded file.
A Garmin folder containing the software update is created in
the selected location. A dialog box opens to assist in
transferring the software update to a memory card.
9
Select
Next
.
10
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select
Next
>
Finish
.
A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on the
memory card. The software update can take several minutes to
load onto the memory card.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a
memory card (
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
).
1
Turn on the chartplotter.
2
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into
the card slot.
NOTE:
In order for the software update instructions to
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Wait several minutes while the software update process
completes.
5
When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart
the chartplotter manually.
6
Remove the memory card.
NOTE:
If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
Digital Switching
Your chartplotter can be used to monitor or 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
Info
>
Circuit
Control
.
For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital
switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.
NMEA 0183 with Audio Cable Pinout
The optional NMEA 0183 with audio cable (010-12852-00 or
010-12390-21) includes bare wires and an RCA connector for
an audio out connection to a stereo, including FUSION stereos.
You can purchase this cable from
or your local
Garmin dealer.
After installing the cable, you can connect the RCA connectors
to the AUX input of the stereo. The HDMI input is then output to
the stereo.
The cable also provides NMEA 0183 inputs and outputs.
Model Accessory Part
Number
NMEA 0183 Inputs and Outputs
10 inch 010-12852-00
One differential input and output port
12 inch 010-12852-00
One differential input and output port
16 inch 010-12852-00
One differential input and output port
17 inch 010-12390-21
Four input ports and two output ports
22 inch 010-12390-21
Four input ports and two output ports
24 inch 010-12390-21
Four input ports and two output ports
Touchscreen Controls for a Connected
Computer
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion due to moisture, you must use Garmin
GPSMAP accessory cables when connecting the chartplotter to
the computer. Using different cables voids your warranty.
You can connect the chartplotter to a computer to see the
computer screen and to control the computer using the
chartplotter touchscreen. To see the computer screen, you must
connect the computer to the HDMI IN port. To control the
computer using the chartplotter touchscreen, you must connect
the computer to the USB port.
The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft)
long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI
cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI
cables. You must make all cable connections in a dry
environment.
The Garmin GPSMAP USB accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft)
long. If you need a longer cable, you should use a USB hub or
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