Initial Chartplotter Settings; Gps Satellite Signal Acquisition; Adjusting The Backlight; Adjusting The Color Mode - Garmin GPSMAP 740 Owner's Manual

Getting Started

Initial Chartplotter Settings

The first time you turn on the chartplotter, you must configure a series of initial settings. You must also
configure these settings when restoring original factory settings
settings later. Follow the on-screen directions to configure the initial settings.

GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition

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 signal strength bars at the top of the Home screen
are green . When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear
question mark appears on the vehicle (boat) icon on the chart screen.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Adjusting the Backlight

1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Beeper/Display > Display.
TIP: Press and release
2. Adjust the backlight:
• Select Backlight > Auto to allow the chartplotter to adjust the backlight automatically, based on
ambient light.
• Use the slider bar to manually adjust the backlight.
Select Backlight to switch between Auto and Manual mode.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1. From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Beeper/Display > Display.
TIP: Press and release
2 Select Color Mode.
3. Select Day Colors, Night Colors, or Auto.
The Auto setting automatically changes the color scheme based on sunrise and sunset times.

Inserting and Removing Data and Memory Cards

You can insert optional BlueChart
reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other points of interest. You can insert blank SD memory cards
to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer
(page 52). The SD card slot is located on the front of the chartplotter.
• Open the access door, insert the data card or the memory card (with the label
facing right) into the slot, and press the card until it clicks.
• Press the data card or the memory card into the slot again and release it to eject the
card.
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