Software Updates; Touchscreen Controls For A Connected Computer (Mfd Models) - Garmin Volvo Penta GLASS COCKPIT 8x10 Owner's Manual

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16 When prompted, leave the memory card in place, and
restart the chartplotter.
17 Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the
device restarts fully, the update is not complete.

Software Updates

You may need to update the software when you install a
new device or add an accessory.
You can use the ActiveCaptain mobile app to update
the device software
(Updating Software with the
ActiveCaptain App, page
You can also use the Garmin Express desktop app
to update your chartplotter software
Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express,
page
91).
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use
of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10
is recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with
8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
The software update requires either a Garmin memory
card reader accessory or another Garmin chartplotter
connected over the Garmin Marine Network.
The Garmin memory card reader accessory is sold
separately.
Before you update the software, you should check the
software version installed on your device
Software Information, page
garmin.com/support/software/marine.html, select See All
Devices in this Bundle, and compare the installed software
version to the software version listed for your product.
If the software version installed on your device is older
than the version listed on the website, you should
update the software using the ActiveCaptain mobile app
(Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App, page
or the Garmin Express desktop app
Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express,
page
91).
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using
Garmin Express
You can copy the software update to a memory card using
a computer with the Garmin Express app.
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use
of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10
is recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with
8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
Downloading the software update may take from a few
minutes up to a few hours.
Appendix
11).
(Loading the New
(Viewing System
82). Then, you can go to
(Loading the New
You should use a blank memory card for software
updates. The update process erases the content on the
card and reformats the card.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the
computer.
2 Install the Garmin Express app
Express App on a Computer, page
3 Select your vessel and device.
4 Select Software Updates > Continue.
5 Read and agree to the terms.
6 Select the drive for the memory card.
7 Review the reformat warning, and select Continue.
8 Wait while the software update is copied to the
memory card.
NOTE: Copying the update file onto the card may take
from a few minutes up to a few hours.
9 Close the Garmin Express app.
10 Eject the memory card from the computer.
After loading the update onto the memory card, install
the software on the chartplotter
Software Using a Memory Card, page
Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card
To update the software using a memory card, you must
obtain a software-update memory card or load the latest
software onto a memory card using the Garmin Express
app
(Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using
Garmin Express, page
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.
11)
3 Select Install Now > Update Software > Yes.
4 Wait several minutes while the software update
process completes.
5 When prompted, leave the memory card in place, and
restart the chartplotter.
6 Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the
device restarts fully, the software update is not
complete.
Touchscreen Controls for a Connected
Computer (MFD models)
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 on the chartplotter touchscreen and
control the computer using the chartplotter touchscreen.
(Installing the Garmin
90).
(Updating the Device
91).
91).
NOTICE
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