Garmin echomap 40 series Owner's Manual - Page 6
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4
Wait several minutes while the software update process
completes.
The device returns to normal operation after the software
update process is complete.
5
Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect
satellite data and establish the current location. When the
chartplotter acquires satellite signals,
the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals,
disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on
the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to
/aboutGPS.
Adjusting the Backlight
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press
from any screen to open the backlight settings.
2
Adjust the backlight.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Press
from any screen to access the color settings.
2
Select an option.
Customizing the Home Screen
You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.
1
From the Home screen, select Customize Home.
2
Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to
move, and select the new location.
• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and
select the new item.
• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,
select Remove, and select the item.
Charts and 3D Chart Views
The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the
map data and accessories used.
You can open the charts and 3D chart views by selecting
Charts.
Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-
loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The
data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,
marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.
Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the
boat (according to your course) and provides a visual
navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky
shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when
trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or
anchorages.
Mariner's Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view
from above and behind the boat (according to your course)
and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful
when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,
and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar
harbors or anchorages.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are
available with premium charts, in some areas.
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Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually
represents the sea floor according to the chart information.
When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets
(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow
spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green
indicates the smallest.
Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours
and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes
navigational data from the chart, provides detailed
bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth
recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your
course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing
chart is for offshore fishing.
To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > Navigation
Chart.
To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.
Zooming In and Out of the Chart
The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom of
the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that
distance on the chart.
• Select
to zoom out.
• Select
to zoom in.
Panning the Chart with the Keys
You can move the chart to view an area other than your present
location.
1
From the chart, use the arrow keys.
2
Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to your
present location.
NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select , ,
the cursor.
2
Select SELECT.
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
Select Measure Distance.
A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.
The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner.
TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of
the cursor, select SELECT.
Chart Symbols
This table contains some of the common symbols you might see
on the detailed charts.
Icon
Description
Buoy
Information
Marine services
, or
to move
Charts and 3D Chart Views