• Press , and select
Power
>
Sleep Station
to set the
chartplotter to standby mode, when available.
• On the home screen of some models, swipe up or down on
the category buttons along the right side of the screen to view
the additional buttons.
On some models, not all category buttons are visible. The
arrows at the top or bottom of the buttons indicate not all
buttons are visible.
• On some menu buttons, select the button to enable the
option.
A green light on an option indicates the option is enabled .
• When available, select the arrow to open the menu.
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the
Chartplotter
1
Select
Info
>
Owner's Manual
.
2
Select a manual.
3
Select
Open
.
Downloading the Manuals from the Web
You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of
manuals from the Garmin website.
1
Go to
www.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAPA12
2
Download the manual.
Garmin Support Center
Go to
for help and information, such as
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.
Inserting Memory Cards
You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record
Garmin Quickdraw
™
Contours mapping, record sonar (with a
compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and
routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use
the ActiveCaptain
™
app.
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to
FAT32.
1
Open the access flap or door on the front of the
chartplotter.
2
Insert the memory card .
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Close the door.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
When the device acquires satellite signals,
appears at the
top of the Home screen.
If the device loses satellite signals,
disappears and a
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to
. For help acquiring satellite signals, see
.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1
Select
Settings
>
System
>
GPS
>
Source
.
2
Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter
Home Screen
The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the
features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the
accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. You may
not have all of the options and features discussed in this
manual.
When viewing another screen, you can return to the home
screen by selecting Home.
Status bar
Pages buttons
Categories bar
Menu bar
The categories along the right of the screen provide quick
access to the main features of your chartplotter. For example,
the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the
sonar feature. You can save items you commonly access to the
Favorites category.
The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity, such as
cruising or docking. When a SmartMode button is selected from
the home screen, each display in the station can show unique
information. For example, when Cruising is selected from the
home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and
another display can show the radar screen.
All of the options along the bottom of the home screen are
visible on all other screens, except for the Settings button. The
Settings button is accessible only from the home screen.
When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine
Network, you can group them together into a station. A station
enables the displays to work together, instead of as several
separate displays. You can customize the layout of the pages on
2
Customizing the Chartplotter
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