Garmin quatix, Owner'S Manual

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When the devices are paired, the autopilot screen appears
on the quatix.
After your device is paired with your autopilot, it automatically
reconnects with your autopilot every time it is within range.
NOTE: To pair with a different autopilot, hold and to reset
the existing autopilot pair, and repeat steps 2 and 3.
Using Autopilot
Before you can use the quatix to control an autopilot, you must
install and configure a compatible Garmin GHP™ autopilot
system and pair your quatix with the GHC device. For more
information, see the owner's manual for your autopilot.
1
Select the blue key.
2
Select Autopilot .
3 Select an option:
• To engage the autopilot heading hold, hold a steady
course, select Engage , and release the helm.
• To change the heading in 1° increments, with the autopilot
engaged, select for port and for starboard.
• To perform a step turn, with the autopilot engaged, hold
for port and for starboard.
• To activate a preset action, select Presets , and select a
button action. A graphic displays a plot of the action
performed by the button.
• To take the helm, select Standby .
• To view the clock and data pages, select .
NOTE: To quickly disengage the autopilot while viewing
the clock or data pages, select the blue key, and select
Standby .
Clock
Setting the Alarm
1
Select the blue key.
2 Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm .
3 Use the blue key, , and to set the time.
4
Select Tone , Vibration , or Tone & Vib. .
5
Select Once , Daily , or Weekdays .
Starting the Countdown Timer
1 Select the blue key.
2 Select Clock > Timer .
3
Use the blue key, , and to set the time.
4
If necessary, select Notification , and select an option.
5
Select Start .
Using the Stopwatch
1 Select the blue key.
2
Select Clock > Stopwatch .
3
Select Start .
Adding a Custom Time Zone
1 Select the blue key.
2 Select Clock > Alt. Zones > Add Zone .
3
Select a time zone.
The custom time zone page is added to the current profile.
Editing a Custom Time Zone
1
Select the blue key.
2
Select Clock > Alt. Zones .
3
Select a time zone.
4
Select an option:
• To change the time zone, select
Edit Zone .
• To customize the name of the time zone, select Edit
Label .
Alerts
You can set the device to alert you in many different situations
where your awareness of the surrounding conditions or other
data is important. There are three types of alerts: event alerts,
range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert : An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert
you when you reach a specified elevation.
Range alert : A range alert notifies you every time the device is
above or below a specified range of values. For example,
you can set the device to alert you when your speed is below
5 knots and over 15 knots.
Recurring alert : A recurring alert notifies you every time the
device records a specified value or interval. For example,
you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
Alert Name Alert Type Description
Anchor Drag Event You can set a maximum distance for
your vessel to drift after dropping anchor.
Proximity Recurring See page 8 .
Distance Event,
recurring You can set an interval or a custom
distance from your final destination.
Time Event,
recurring You can set an interval or a custom time
from your estimated time of arrival.
Elevation Event, range,
recurring You can set minimum and maximum
elevation values. You can also set the
device to alert you when you ascend or
descend a specified amount.
Nav. Arrival Event You can set alerts for reaching waypoints
and the final destination of a track or
route.
Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum
speed values.
Battery Event You can set a minimum battery power
value.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified
range of a particular location.
1
Select the blue key.
2 Select Alerts > Proximity > Edit > Create New .
3 Select a location.
4
Enter a radius.
5
Select Done .
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a
water tower, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object.
1
Select the blue key.
2
Select GPS Tools > Sight 'N Go .
3
Point the blue marks on the bezel at an object.
4
Select the blue key.
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