Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
echoMAP 70 Series and GPSMAP 700 Series .......................... 1
Using the Touchscreen .......................................................... 1
echoMAP 50 Series and GPSMAP 500 Series .......................... 1
Device Keys ........................................................................... 1
Downloading the Manuals .......................................................... 1
Manual Conventions ................................................................... 1
Getting More Information ............................................................ 1
Inserting Memory Cards ............................................................. 1
Software Update ......................................................................... 2
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card ...................... 2
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card ...................... 2
Updating the Device Software ............................................... 2
GPS Satellite Signals .................................................................. 2
Selecting the GPS Source ..................................................... 2
Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 2
Customizing the Home Screen ................................................... 2
Setting the Vessel Type .............................................................. 2
Adjusting the Backlight ............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Color Mode ........................................................... 2
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar ............................................. 2
Communication with Wireless Devices........................ 2
Setting Up the Wi-Fi® Wireless Network .................................... 3
Changing the Wireless Channel ................................................. 3
Using the Garmin Helm App with the Chartplotter ...................... 3
Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device ................................... 3
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device ............................... 3
Charts and 3D Chart Views ........................................... 3
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart ............................. 3
Panning the Chart .................................................................. 4
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys ........... 4
Measuring a Distance on the Chart ....................................... 4
Chart Symbols ....................................................................... 4
Navigating to a Point on the Chart ......................................... 4
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart ............ 4
Viewing Details about Navaids .............................................. 4
Selecting a Map ..................................................................... 4
Heading Line and Angle Markers .......................................... 4
Premium Charts .......................................................................... 5
Viewing Tide Station Information ........................................... 5
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart .............. 5
Garmin Quickdraw™ Contours Mapping .................................... 6
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Feature ................................................................... 6
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map ......... 6
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings .................................... 6
Automatic Identification System .................................................. 6
AIS Targeting Symbols .......................................................... 6
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View .............. 7
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel .................................... 7
Viewing a List of AIS Threats ................................................. 7
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm ................................... 7
AIS Distress Signals .............................................................. 7
Chart and 3D Chart View Settings .............................................. 8
Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup ...................................... 8
Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart
Views ..................................................................................... 8
Laylines Settings .................................................................... 8
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Overlay Numbers Settings ..................................................... 8
Showing a Navigation Inset ................................................... 8
Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines ............ 9
Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views ........ 9
Fish Eye 3D Settings ............................................................. 9
Basic Navigation Questions ...................................................... 10
Destinations .............................................................................. 10
Searching for a Destination by Name .................................. 10
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart ............ 10
Searching for a Marine Services Destination ....................... 10
Stopping Navigation ................................................................. 10
Waypoints ................................................................................. 10
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint .................... 10
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location ........................ 10
Marking and Starting Navigation to an MOB Location ......... 10
Editing a Saved Waypoint .................................................... 11
Moving a Saved Waypoint ................................................... 11
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint .............. 11
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB .......................................... 11
Deleting All Waypoints ......................................................... 11
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To ........... 11
Routes ...................................................................................... 11
Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location ............................................................................... 11
Creating and Saving a Route ............................................... 11
Editing a Saved Route ......................................................... 12
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route ....................... 12
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route ...... 12
Deleting a Saved Route ....................................................... 12
Deleting All Saved Routes ................................................... 12
Auto Guidance .......................................................................... 12
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path .................... 12
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path ...................... 12
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress ......... 13
Setting a Timed Arrival ......................................................... 13
Auto Guidance Path Configurations .................................... 13
Tracks ....................................................................................... 13
Showing Tracks ................................................................... 13
Setting the Color of the Active Track ................................... 13
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks ............................................ 14
Editing a Saved Track .......................................................... 14
Saving a Track as a Route ................................................... 14
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track .................. 14
Deleting a Saved Track ........................................................ 14
Deleting All Saved Tracks .................................................... 14
Retracing the Active Track ................................................... 14
Clearing the Active Track ..................................................... 14
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording ........... 14
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log ........... 14
Boundaries ................................................................................ 14
Creating a Boundary ............................................................ 14
Converting a Route to a Boundary ...................................... 14
Converting a Track to a Boundary ....................................... 14
Editing a Boundary ............................................................... 14
Deleting a Boundary ............................................................ 15
Stopping Navigation ................................................................. 15
Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin Marine
Network ..................................................................................... 15
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ................. 15
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