To adjust the color mode:
1. Press and release the POWER key.
2.
Select Color
Mode.
3. Select Day, Night, or Auto.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn the unit on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current
location. When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the top of the Home
screen are green
. When the unit loses satellite signals, the green bars disappear
position icon shows a flashing question mark.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Inserting and Removing SD Cards
Your unit supports Secure Digital (SD) cards. Insert optional BlueChart
view high-resolution satellite imagery, and aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and
other points of interest. Insert blank SD cards to transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and tracks
to another compatible Garmin unit or a computer. The SD card slot is located on the bottom-right
corner of the unit.
To insert the SD card, open the access door and press the SD card in until it clicks. Press in again to
eject the SD card.
Card label
Restoring Factory Settings
You can restore your unit to the original factory settings.
CAUtION: This procedure deletes any information you have entered.
To restore factory settings:
1.
From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System Information.
2.
Select Factory
Settings.
3. Select Reset to restore all factory settings. Otherwise, select Back to cancel.
Viewing System Information
You can view your unit's software version, basemap version, and unit ID number. You may need this
information to update the system software or purchase additional map data information.
From the Home screen, select Configure > System > System
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