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1

Select 

Customize

 > 

Add

 > 

Add Combo

.

2

Select the first function.

3

Select the second function.

4

Select 

Split

 to choose the direction of the split screen 

(optional).

5

Select 

Next

.

6

Enter a name for the page.

TIP: 

Select   to select the letter.

7

Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.

8

Use the arrow keys to select a location on the home screen.

9

Select   to exit.

Customizing a Combination Page

1

Open a combination page.

2

Select 

 > 

Configure

.

3

Select an option:
• To change the name, select 

Name

, and enter a new

name.

• To change the arrangement of the information on the

screen, select 

Change Layout

, and select a new layout.

• To change the information shown on the screen, select

Change Function

, and select new information.

• To resize the information areas shown on the screen,

select 

Resize Combination

.

• To customize the data shown on the screen, select

Overlay Numbers

 (

Overlay Number Settings

, page 6

).

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

 > 

Display

 > 

Color Mode

.

TIP: 

Select   > 

Color Mode

 from any screen to access the 

color settings.

2

Select an option.

Setting the Beeper

You can set when the device makes sounds.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

Beeper

.

2

Select an option:
• To have the device beep when you select an item and

when an alarm is triggered, select 

On (Selections and

Alarms)

.

• To have the device beep only when alarms are triggered,

select 

Alarms Only

.

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.

NOTE: 

The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models 

that have Wi

Fi

®

 technology.

If you connect to a Wi

Fi adpater The ActiveCaptain feature is 

only available on models that have Wi

Fi technology.

The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your STRIKER 

Plus device and the community for a connected boating 

experience.
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 STRIKER 

Plus device from the app.
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 STRIKER Plus device using the 

ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.

Feature

Owner Guest

Register device to account

Yes

Update software

Yes

Yes

Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you 
have downloaded or created

Yes

Push smart notifications

Yes

Yes

Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a 
specific route

Yes

Yes

Manually synchronize waypoints and routes with the 
STRIKER Plus device

Yes

Yes

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

NOTE: 

The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models 

that have Wi

Fi technology.

You can connect a mobile device to the STRIKER Plus device 

using the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy 

way for you to interact with your chartplotter and complete such 

tasks as sharing data, registering, updating the device software, 

and receiving mobile device notifications.

1

From the STRIKER Plus device, select 

ActiveCaptain

.

2

From the 

ActiveCaptain

 page, select 

Wi-Fi Network

 > 

Wi-Fi 

On

.

3

Enter a name and password for this network.

4

From the application store on your mobile device, install and 

open the ActiveCaptain app.

5

Bring the mobile device within 24 m (80 ft.) of the STRIKER 

Plus device.

6

From your mobile device settings, open the Wi

Fi 

connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using 

the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.

Receiving Smart Notifications

With the ActiveCaptain app, the STRIKER Plus device can show 

notifications received from your mobile device.

1

From the STRIKER Plus device, select 

ActiveCaptain

 > 

Smart Notifications

 > 

Enable Notifications

.

2

Turn on Bluetooth

®

 technology in the mobile device settings.

3

Bring the devices within 24 m (80 ft.) of each other.

4

From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select 

Smart Notifications

 > 

Pair with Chartplotter

.

5

Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the 

STRIKER Plus device using Bluetooth technology.

6

When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.

7

If necessary, adjust the notifications in your mobile device 

settings.

2

ActiveCaptain

 App

Summary of Contents for STRIKER PLUS 4

Page 1: ...STRIKER PLUS4 5 7 9 Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...the Map 8 Navigating to a Waypoint 8 Creating and Navigating a Route Using the Map 8 Stopping Navigation 8 Waypoints 8 Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint 8 Creating a Waypoint at a Different...

Page 3: ...n select to stop panning GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition When you turn on the fishfinder the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location When the fishfinder acquires s...

Page 4: ...nd 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 STRIKER Pl...

Page 5: ...o or more views a split zoom view and a split frequency view that displays two different frequencies You can customize the settings for each view in the screen For example if you are viewing the split...

Page 6: ...0 kHz dual frequency transducer select Dual Frequency 200 50 kHz If you have another type of transducer select it from the list Sonar Frequencies NOTE The frequencies available depend on the chartplot...

Page 7: ...ll the views Setting the Gain Automatically NOTE To set the gain on the split frequency screen you must set each frequency separately 1 Select Gain 2 Select Enable Auto Gain if applicable 3 Select an...

Page 8: ...to all screens NOTE This feature is not available on all sonar views Shows suspended targets as symbols Shows suspended targets as symbols with target depth information Shows suspended targets as symb...

Page 9: ...vice must have a memory card slot or Wi Fi technology to participate in the Garmin Quickdraw Community Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain 1 From your mobile device open th...

Page 10: ...ange From 1 5 to 3 m from 5 to 10 ft Yellow From 3 to 4 5 m from 10 to 15 ft Green From 4 5 to 7 6 m from 15 to 25 ft Navigation with the STRIKER Plus WARNING When navigating the course may pass over...

Page 11: ...Editing a Saved Route You can change the name of a route or change the turns the route contains 1 Select User Data Routes 2 Select a route 3 Select Edit Route 4 Select an option To change the name se...

Page 12: ...gate the track from the starting point used when the track was created select Forward To navigate the track from the destination point used when the track was created select Backward 5 Review the cour...

Page 13: ...rom the bottom of the transducer up to the water line NOTE This option is only available when you have valid depth data 1 Measure the distance If the transducer is installed at the water line or anywh...

Page 14: ...for the Turn Transition Activ setting Route Start Selects a starting point for route navigation You can select Boat to start navigation from the current vessel location or Waypoints to start from the...

Page 15: ...few causes If the device has moved a large distance since the last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for longer than a few weeks or months the device may not be able to acquire t...

Page 16: ...8 R registering the device 13 Route To 8 routes 9 creating 8 9 deleting 10 editing 9 navigating 8 9 navigating parallel to 9 sharing 12 viewing list of 9 S safe depth 12 safe height 12 satellite signa...

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