Garmin GPSMAP A12, Owner'S Manual

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2
When a software update is available and you have internet
access on your mobile device, select Software Updates >
Download .
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the GPSMAP A12
device, the update is transferred to the device. After the
transfer is complete, you are prompted to install the update.
3
When you are prompted by the GPSMAP A12 device, select
an option to install the update.
• To update the software immediately, select
OK .
• To delay the update, select Cancel . When you are ready
to install the update, select ActiveCaptain > Software
Updates > Install Now .
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain
You can use the ActiveCaptain app to download and transfer the
latest chart updates for your device. To save space on your
mobile device, space on the ActiveCaptain card, and download
time, consider using the ActiveCaptain app to download only the
areas of the chart you need.
If you are downloading an entire chart, you can use the Garmin
Express ™ app to download the map onto a memory card. The
Garmin Express app downloads large charts more quickly than
the ActiveCaptain app. For more information, go to garmin.com
/express .
NOTICE
Chart updates may require the app to download large files.
Regular data limits or charges from your internet service
provider apply. Contact your internet service provider for more
information about data limits or charges.
1
Connect the mobile device to the GPSMAP A12 device
( Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App , page 5 ).
2
When a chart update is available, and you have internet
access on your mobile device, select OneChart > My
Charts .
3
Select the map to update.
4
Select the area to download.
5 Select Download
The ActiveCaptain app downloads the update to the mobile
device. When you reconnect the app to the GPSMAP A12
device, the update is transferred to the device. After the
transfer is complete, the updated charts are available for use.
Communication with Wireless Devices
The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you
can connect wireless devices.
Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps,
such as ActiveCaptain.
Wi
‑
Fi Network
Setting Up the Wi
‑
Fi Wireless Network
The chartplotters can create a Wi
‑
Fi network to which you can
connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless
network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network > Wi-
Fi > On > OK .
2 If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
3 Enter a password.
You will need this password to access the wireless network
from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter
wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless
network ( Setting Up the Wi
‑
Fi Wireless Network , page 6 ).
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to
share data.
1
From the wireless device, turn on the Wi
‑
Fi technology and
search for wireless networks.
2
Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network ( Setting
Up the Wi
‑
Fi Wireless Network , page 6 ).
3
Enter the chartplotter password.
Changing the Wireless Channel
You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding
or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
Advanced > Channel .
2
Enter a new channel.
You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices
connected to this network.
Changing the Wi
‑
Fi Host
You can change which chartplotter is serving as the Wi
‑
Fi host.
This can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi
‑
Fi
communications. Changing the Wi
‑
Fi host allows you to select a
chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi Network >
Advanced > Wi-Fi Host .
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless Remote Control
These steps are not applicable to the GRID ™ remote input
devices ( Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the
Chartplotter , page 58 ).
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the
Chartplotter
Before you can use the wireless remote control with a
chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.
You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then
press the pairing key to switch between the chartplotters.
1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP® Remote .
2
Select New Connection .
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight
Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the
battery life.
1
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP®
Remote > Backlight .
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters
1 On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > GPSMAP®
Remote > Disconnect All .
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless Wind Sensor
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
You can view data from a compatible wireless sensor on the
chartplotter.
1 Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices .
6 Communication with Wireless Devices