Garmin GPSMAP A12, Owner'S Manual

Page: 12 / 74

• To turn on other data bars, like the media controls, select
Top Bar or Bottom Bar , and select the necessary
options.
3
Select Done .
Resetting the Station Layouts
You can restore the layouts in this station to the factory default
settings.
Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset
Layouts .
Presets
A preset is a collection of settings that optimize the screen or
view. You can use particular presets to optimize groups of
settings for your activity. For example, some settings might be
optimal for when you are fishing, and others might be optimal for
when you are cruising. Presets are available on some screens,
such as charts, sonar views, and radar views.
To select a preset for a compatible screen, select
Menu > ,
and select the preset.
When you are using a preset and you make changes to the
settings or view, you can save the changes to the preset or
create a new preset based on the new customizations.
Saving a New Preset
After you have customized the settings and view of a screen,
you can save the customization as a new preset.
1
From a compatible screen, change the settings and view.
2
Select Menu > > Save > New .
3
Enter a name, and select Done .
Managing Presets
You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you
created.
1
From a compatible screen, select Menu > > Manage .
2
Select a preset.
3 Select an option:
• To rename the preset, select
Rename , enter a name, and
select Done .
• To edit the preset, select Edit , and update the preset.
• To delete the preset, select Delete .
• To reset all presets to factory settings, select Reset All .
Setting the Vessel Type
You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter
settings and to use features customized for your boat type.
1
Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type .
2
Select an option.
Adjusting the Backlight
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight .
2
Adjust the backlight.
TIP: From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through
the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the
brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
Mode .
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings.
2
Select an option.
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.
The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your GPSMAP
A12 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 A12 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 A12 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
Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created Yes
4 ActiveCaptain App