You can share user data between compatible devices.
User data includes waypoints, saved tracks, routes, and
boundaries.
• You can share data across the Garmin Marine Network.
• You can share and manage user data using a memory
card. You must have a memory card installed in the
device. This device supports up to a 32 GB memory
card, formatted to FAT32.
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party
Waypoints and Routes
You can import and export waypoints and routes from
third-party devices.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
File Type
.
3
Select
GPX
.
To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the
ADM file type.
Copying User Data from a Memory Card
You can transfer user data from a memory card to transfer
from other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes,
Auto Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.
NOTE:
Only boundary files with an .adm extension are
supported.
1
Insert a memory card into a card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to copy data to.
4
Select an option:
• To transfer data from the memory card to the
chartplotter and combine it with existing user data,
select
Merge from Card
.
• To transfer data from the memory card to the
chartplotter and overwrite existing user data, select
Replace from Card
.
5
Select the file name.
Copying User Data to a Memory Card
You can save user data to a memory card to transfer to
other devices. User data includes waypoints, routes, Auto
Guidance paths, tracks, and boundaries.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Save to
Card
.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to copy the data
to.
4
Select an option:
• To create a new file, select
Add New File
, and enter
a name.
• To add the information to an existing file, select the
file from the list, and select
Save to Card
.
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card
and Garmin Express
You can update the built-in maps using the Garmin
Express computer application and a memory card.
1
Insert a memory card into the computer's card slot
(
).
2
Open the Garmin Express application.
If you do not have the Garmin Express application
installed on your computer, you can download it from
3
If necessary, register your device (
Device Using the Garmin Express App
).
4
Click
Vessel
>
View Details
.
5
Click
Download
next to the map to update.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
download.
7
Wait while the update downloads.
The update may take an extended period of time.
8
After the download is complete, eject the card from the
computer.
9
Insert the memory card into the card slot (
).
10
On the chartplotter, select
Options
>
Settings
>
System
>
System Information
>
Update Built-In
Map
.
The updated chart appears on your chartplotter.
Backing Up Data to a Computer
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Save to
Card
.
3
Select a file name from the list, or select
Add New
File
.
4
Select
Save to Card
.
5
Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card
reader attached to a computer.
6
Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.
7
Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any
location on the computer.
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
1
Insert a memory card into a card reader that is
attached to the computer.
2
Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory
card, into a folder named Garmin\UserData.
3
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4
Select
Info
>
User Data
>
Data Transfer
>
Replace
from Card
.
Saving System Information to a Memory
Card
You can save system information to a memory card as
a troubleshooting tool. A product support representative
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