Chartplotter Data Management; Copying Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks From Homeport To A Chartplotter; Selecting A File Type For Third-Party Waypoints And Routes; Copying Data From A Memory Card - Garmin GPSMAP 8400 series Owner's Manual

Chartplotter Data Management

Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
from HomePort to a Chartplotter
Before you can copy data to the chartplotter, you must have the
latest version of the HomePort software program loaded on your
computer and a memory card installed in the chartplotter.
Copy the data from HomePort to the prepared memory card.
For more information, see the HomePort help file.
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party
Waypoints and Routes
You can import and export waypoints and routes from third-party
devices.
1
Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > File Type.
2
Select GPX.
To transfer data with Garmin devices again, select the ADM file
type.

Copying Data from a Memory Card

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 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a
Memory Card
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 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.

Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card

You can copy maps from the chartplotter to a memory card for
use with HomePort.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer.
3
Select Copy Built-In Map.

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.
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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 may ask
you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin
Devices > Save to Card.
3
If necessary, select the memory card to save system
information to.
4
Remove the memory card.

Appendix

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.

Digital Switching

Your chartplotter can be used to monitor or control circuits when
a compatible system is connected.
For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation
lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits.
To access the digital switching controls, select Info > Circuit
Control.
For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital
switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.
Touchscreen Controls for a Connected
Computer
To prevent corrosion due to moisture, you must use Garmin
GPSMAP accessory cables when connecting the chartplotter to
the computer. Using different cables voids your warranty.
You can connect the chartplotter to a computer to see the
computer screen and to control the computer using the
chartplotter touchscreen. To see the computer screen, you must
connect the computer to the HDMI IN port. To control the
computer using the chartplotter touchscreen, you must connect
the computer to the USB port.
The Garmin GPSMAP HDMI accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft)
long. If you need a longer cable, you should use an active HDMI
cable only. You need an HDMI coupler to connect the two HDMI
cables. You must make all cable connections in a dry
environment.
The Garmin GPSMAP USB accessory cable is 4.5 m (15 ft)
long. If you need a longer cable, you should use a USB hub or
USB repeater extension cable only. You should make all cable
connections in a dry environment.
NOTICE
Chartplotter Data Management