User manual

Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7x2/9x2/12x2
Touch/A12/7x2 Plus/9x2 Plus/12x2 Plus)
You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record
Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping, record sonar (with a
compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and
routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use
the ActiveCaptain app.
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to
FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or higher
memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. 12x2/A12
models use an SD memory card. 7x2/9x2 models use a
microSD memory card.
1
Open the access flap or door on the front of the
chartplotter.
2
Insert the memory card .
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Clean and dry the gasket and door.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, be sure the memory card, gasket, and
door are thoroughly dry before closing the door.
5
Close the door.
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3)
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8
GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is
recommended.
1
Open the weather cap on the back of the chartplotter.
2
Insert the memory card .
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
When the device acquires satellite signals, appears at the
top of the Home screen.
If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
For help acquiring satellite signals, see My device will not
acquire GPS signals, page 67.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2
Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter
Home Screen
The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the
features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the
accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. You may
not have all of the options and features discussed in this
manual.
When viewing another screen, you can return to the home
screen by selecting Home.
Status bar
Pages buttons
Categories bar
Menu bar
The categories along the right of the screen provide quick
access to the main features of your chartplotter. For example,
the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the
sonar feature. You can save items you commonly access to the
Favorites category.
TIP: If your home screen has been customized by the boat
manufacturer, you can open the original home page category
tabs by dragging the bar on the right side of the screen to the
left.
The SmartMode items are geared toward an activity, such as
cruising or docking. When a SmartMode button is selected from
the home screen, each display in the station can show unique
information. For example, when Cruising is selected from the
home screen, one display can show the navigation chart and
another display can show the radar screen.
All of the options along the bottom of the home screen are
visible on all other screens, except for the Settings button. The
Settings button is accessible only from the home screen.
An indicator appears on the Info button when an alarm is
activated (Warning Manager, page 50).
When multiple displays are installed on the Garmin Marine
Network, you can group them together into a station. A station
enables the displays to work together, instead of as several
separate displays. You can customize the layout of the pages on
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