Speed Filter
: Averages the speed of your vessel over a
short period of time for smoother speed values.
Source
: Allows you to select the preferred source for GPS
data.
Station Settings
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Options
>
Settings
>
System
>
Station
Information
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GRID™ Pairing
: Allows you to pair a GRID remote input
device with this station.
Display Order
: Sets the order of the displays, which is
important when using a GRID remote input device.
Autopilot Enabled
: Allows you to control the autopilot
from this device.
Reset Layouts
: Resets the layouts in this station to the
factory default settings.
Reset Station Settings
: Resets all station settings to
on all connected devices in the station to the factory
default settings, and requires initial station setup.
Viewing System Software Information
You can view the software version, the basemap
version, all supplemental map information (if applicable),
the software version for an optional Garmin radar (if
applicable), and the unit ID number. You may need this
information to update the system software or to purchase
additional map data information.
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
System
>
System
Information
>
Software Information
.
Viewing the Event Log
The event log shows a list of system events.
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
System
>
System
Information
>
Event Log
.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information
The label for this device is provided electronically. The
e-label may provide regulatory information, such as
identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional
compliance markings, as well as applicable product and
licensing information. Not available on all models.
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OptionsSettings
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2
Select
System
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3
Select
Regulatory Information
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Preferences Settings
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Preferences
.
Units
: Sets units of measure.
Language
: Sets the on-screen text language.
Navigation
: Sets navigation preferences.
Filters
: Smooths out the values shown in the data
fields, which can decrease the noise or show longer
term trends. Increasing the filter setting increases the
smoothing and decreasing it reduces the smoothing.
A filter setting of 0 will disable the filter and the value
shown will be the raw value from the source. You can
also synchronize these settings across all devices that
enable the Sync Filters setting.
Keyboard Layout
: Arranges the keys on the on-screen
keyboard.
Screenshot Capture
: Allows the device to save images of
the screen.
Menu Bar Display
: Shows or automatically hides the
menu bar when it is not needed.
Units Settings
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Preferences
>
Units
.
System Units
: Sets the unit format for the device.
Variance
: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle
between magnetic north and true north, for your
present location.
North Reference
: Sets the direction references used in
calculating heading information. True sets geographic
north as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as
the north reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic
north as the north reference.
Position Format
: Sets the position format in which a
given location reading appears. Do not change this
setting unless you are using a map or chart that
specifies a different position format.
Map Datum
: Sets the coordinate system on which the
map is structured. Do not change this setting unless
you are using a map or chart that specifies a different
map datum.
Time
: Sets the time format, time zone, and daylight saving
time.
Navigation Settings
NOTE:
Some settings and options require additional
charts or hardware.
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Preferences
>
Navigation
.
Route Labels
: Sets the type of labels shown with route
turns on the map.
Turn Transition
: Adjusts how the chartplotter transitions
to the next turn or leg or the route. You can set the
transition to be based on time or distance before the
turn. You can increase the time or distance value
to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when
navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line with many
frequent turns or at higher speeds. For straighter routes
or slower speeds, lowering this value can improve
autopilot accuracy.
Speed Sources
: Sets the source for the speed readings.
Auto Guidance
: Sets the measurements for the Preferred
Depth, Vertical Clearance, and Shoreline Distance,
when you are using some premium maps.
Route Start
: Selects a starting point for route navigation.
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
CAUTION
The Preferred Depth and Vertical Clearance settings
influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto
Guidance path. If a section of an Auto Guidance path
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Device Configuration