1
Select
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
.
2
Select the wind sensor.
3
Select
Enable
.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
wireless sensor.
To view data from the sensor, add the data to a data field or
gauge.
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
You should adjust this setting if the sensor does not face the
front of the boat, exactly parallel to the center line.
NOTE:
The opening where the cable connects to the pole
indicates the front of the sensor.
1
Estimate the angle, in degrees clockwise around the mast, by
which the sensor points away from the center of the front of
the boat:
• If the sensor is facing starboard, the angle should be
between 1 and 180 degrees.
• If the sensor is facing port, the angle should be between
-1 and -180 degrees.
2
Select
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
.
3
Select the wind sensor.
4
Select
Wind Angle Offset
.
5
Enter the angle observed in step 1.
6
Select
Done
.
Connecting a quatix
®
Watch to the
Chartplotter
You can connect a compatible quatix watch, such as the quatix
3 watch, to a compatible chartplotter to view data from the
chartplotter on your quatix watch.
1
Bring the quatix watch within range (3 m) of the chartplotter.
2
From the quatix watch clock screen, select
START
>
Boat
Data
>
START
.
NOTE:
If you have already connected to a chartplotter, and
would like to connect to a different chartplotter, open the Boat
Data screen, hold UP, and select Pair new.
3
On the chartplotter, select
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Garmin Wearable
>
Enable
Connections
>
New Connection
.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
wearable device.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when
they are turned on and within range.
Connecting a Garmin Nautix
™
Device to the
Chartplotter
Pairing is the initial connection of two compatible wireless
devices. For example, the first time you connect a Garmin
Nautix device to a compatible chartplotter you are pairing the
devices. For a list of compatible devices, go to the product page
NOTE:
You can pair a Garmin Nautix device to multiple
compatible devices for better coverage on larger vessels.
1
Bring the a Garmin Nautix device within range (3 m) of the
chartplotter.
The device automatically looks for all compatible devices
within range.
2
If necessary, from the wearable device menu, select
Device
Connections
>
Pair New Device
.
3
On the chartplotter, select
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Garmin Wearable
>
Enable
Connections
>
New Connection
.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
wearable device.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when
they are turned on and within range.
Chartplotter Data Management
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
from HomePort to a Chartplotter
Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the
latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your
computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.
Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.
For more information, see the HomePort help file.
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party
Waypoints and Routes
You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party
devices.
1
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
File Type
.
2
Select
GPX
.
To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file
type.
Copying Data from a Memory Card
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 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a
Memory Card
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 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.
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
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
.
3
Select
Copy Built-In Map
.
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
.
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