Garmin Support Center; Memory Cards; Inserting Memory Cards (10, 12, And 16-Inch Models); Inserting A Memory Card (17, 22, And 24-Inch Models And 8700) - Garmin GPSMAP 8400 Series Owner's Manual

instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory
information.
1 Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP8400-8600.
2
Download the manual.

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.

Memory Cards

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 microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
Model Memory Card Location
10 inch Back of the device
12 inch Back of the device
16 inch Back of the device
17 inch External card reader
22 inch External card reader
24 inch External card reader
8700 models External card reader

Inserting Memory Cards (10, 12, and 16-inch models)

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
1
Pull down the weather cap
2
Insert the memory card
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion.
Inserting a Memory Card (17, 22, and 24-inch models
and 8700)
NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the
chartplotter. It is sold as a separate accessory. You must
connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a
built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network.
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
1
Open the door on the memory card reader.

Customizing the Chartplotter

for help and information, such as
Memory Card Type
microSD
microSD
microSD
SD
®
SD
SD
SD
on the back of the chartplotter.
.
2
Insert the memory card
door.
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Close the card reader door.

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,
top of the Home screen.
If the device loses satellite signals,
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
For help acquiring satellite signals, see
acquire GPS signals, page

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
with the label facing away from the
appears at the
disappears and a
My device will not
65.
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