Software Update; Loading The New Software On A Memory Card; Updating The Device Software; Selecting The Transducer Type - Garmin GPSmap 585 Plus Owner's Manual

Software Update

You may need to use the memory card to update the device software when
you install the device or add an accessory to the device.

Loading the New Software on a Memory Card

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
3 Select Download next to GPSMAP Series with SD Card.
4 Read and agree to the terms.
5 Select Download.
6 Select Run.
7 Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select Next >
Finish.

Updating the Device Software

Before you can update the software, you must obtain a software-update
memory card or load the latest software onto a memory card.
1 Turn on the chartplotter.
2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to appear, the device
must be fully booted before the card is inserted.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Wait several minutes while the software update process completes.
5 When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restart the
chartplotter manually.
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6 Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device restarts fully, the
software update is not complete.

Selecting the Transducer Type

If you are not using the included transducer from the giftbox, you must set the
transducer type to enable the sonar to function optimally. If you are using the
included transducer, you do not need to complete these steps.
1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Transducer Type.
2 Select the type of transducer you are using.

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 on the GPSMAP 585 Plus

You can move the chart to view an area other than your present location.
Use the arrow keys to pan.

Adjusting the Backlight

1 Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press > Backlight from any screen to open the backlight settings.
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