Controlling A Computer With The Chartplotter; Cleaning The Screen; Viewing Images On A Memory Card; Screenshots - Garmin Volvo Penta GLASS COCKPIT 8x10 Owner's Manual

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To see the computer screen, you must connect the
computer to the HDMI IN port. To control the computer,
you must connect the computer to the USB port.
The Garmin HDMI accessory cable (010-12390-20) 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.
The Garmin USB accessory cable (010-12390-10) 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 must make all cable connections in a dry
environment.
Devices
Item
Device
Computer
GLASS COCKPIT chartplotter
Connections
From
To
Computer's HDMI
Chartplotter's
OUT port
HDMI IN port
Chartplotter's USB
Computer's USB
port
port

Controlling a Computer with the Chartplotter

Before you can control a computer using the chartplotter,
you must connect the chartplotter and computer correctly.
See the chartplotter installation instructions for connection
information.
1 Select Vessel > Video.
2 Select the HDMI source for the computer.
3 Select Options > USB Touch Out.
You can now control your computer using two-finger
touch gestures on the chartplotter screen.
4 If necessary, select Options > Full Screen to view the
computer screen in full screen mode.
TIP: To exit full screen mode, press
92

Cleaning the Screen

Cleaners containing ammonia will harm the anti-reflective
coating.
The device is coated with a special anti-reflective coating
which is very sensitive to waxes and abrasive cleaners.
1 Apply an eyeglass lens cleaner specified as safe for
anti-reflective coatings to the cloth.
2 Gently wipe the screen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

Viewing Images on a Memory card

You can view images that are saved on a memory card.
You can view .jpg, .png, and .bmp files.
1 Insert a memory card with image files into the card slot.
2 Select Info > Image Viewer.
3 Select the folder containing the images.
4 Wait a few seconds for the thumbnail images to load.
5 Select an image.
6 Use the arrows to scroll through the images.
7 If necessary, select Options > Start Slideshow.

Screenshots

You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on
your chartplotter as a .png file. You can transfer the
screenshot to your computer. You can also view the
screenshot in the image viewer
Memory card, page
Cable

Capturing Screenshots

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
Garmin HDMI
2 Select Options > Settings > Preferences >
Cable
Screenshot Capture > On.
3 Go to a screen you want to capture.
4 Hold
Garmin USB

Copying Screenshots to a Computer

Cable
1 Remove the memory card from the chartplotter, and
insert it into a card reader that is attached to a
computer.
2 From Windows Explorer, open the Garmin\scrn folder
on the memory card.
3 Copy the image file from the card and paste it to any
location on the computer.

Troubleshooting

My device will not acquire GPS signals
If the device is not acquiring satellite signals, there could
be a few causes. If the device has moved a large distance
since the last time it has acquired satellites or has been
turned off for longer than a few weeks or months, the
device may not be able to acquire the satellites correctly.
.
• Ensure the device is using the latest software. If
not, update the device software
page
NOTICE
(Viewing Images on a
92).
or
for at least six seconds.
91).
(Software Updates,
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