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Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner's Manual (222 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Marine Equipment | Size: 15.48 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

15
- Device Overview
  15
- Tips and Shortcuts
  20
- Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
  20
- Accessing the Manuals from the Web
  20
- Garmin Support Center
  20
- Memory Cards
  21
  - Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7X3/9X3/12X3)
    21
- Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
  21
  - Selecting the GPS Source
    22
Customizing the Chartplotter

22
- Home Screen
  22
  - Pinning a Feature Button
    23
  - Rearranging the Category Items
    23
- Menu Bar
  24
  - Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
    24
- Setting the Vessel Type
  24
- Adjusting the Backlight
  25
- Adjusting the Color Mode
  25
- Adjusting the Color Theme
  25
- Enabling Screen Lock
  25
- Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
  25
- Automatically Turning off the System
  25
- Customizing Pages
  26
- Presets
  29
  - Managing Presets
    29
  - Saving a New Preset
    29
Controlling the Chartplotter

29
- Voice Control
  29
- GRID Remote Control
  35
Activecaptain App

35
Communication with Wireless Devices

39
Charts and 3D Chart Views

42
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

60
Navigation with a Chartplotter

63
Sailing Features

78
- Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features
  78
- Sail Racing
  78
- Laylines Settings
  80
- Polar Tables
  80
  - Importing a Polar Table Manually
    81
  - Showing Polar Data in Data Fields
    81
- Setting the Keel Offset
  82
- Sailboat Autopilot Operation
  83
  - Wind Hold
    83
    
    Changing the Wind Hold Type
    83
    
    Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle
    84
    
    Engaging Wind Hold
    84
    
    Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold
    84
  - Tack and Gybe
    84
    
    Setting a Tack Delay
    84
    
    Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
    84
    
    Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
    84
    
    Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor
    85
- Heading Line and Angle Markers
  85
  - Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
    85
- Viewing Sailing Vessel Data
  85
Sonar Fishfinder

86
- Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
  86
- Traditional Sonar View
  86
  - Split-Frequency Sonar View
    86
  - Split-Zoom Sonar View
    87
- Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
  87
- Garmin Sidevü Sonar View
  88
- Sidevü Scanning Technology
  89
- Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
  89
- Panoptix Sonar Views
  89
- Livescope Sonar View
  95
- Perspective View
  96
- Selecting the Transducer Type
  96
- Selecting a Sonar Source
  96
  - Renaming a Sonar Source
    97
- Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
  97
- Pausing the Sonar Display
  97
- Viewing Sonar History
  97
- Sonar Sharing
  97
- Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
  98
- Adjusting the Level of Detail
  98
- Adjusting the Color Intensity
  99
- Sonar Setup
  99
  - Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
    100
  - Setting the Scroll Speed
    100
  - Adjusting the Range
    100
  - Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
    101
  - Sonar Appearance Settings
    101
  - Sonar Alarms
    102
  - Advanced Sonar Settings
    103
  - Transducer Installation Settings
    103
  - Sonar Frequencies
    104
    
    Creating a Frequency Preset
    104
    
    Selecting the Transducer Frequency
    104
  - Turning on the A-Scope
    105
- Panoptix Sonar Setup
  105
Radar

112
- Radar Interpretation
  112
  - Radar Overlay
    112
  - Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
    113
- Transmitting Radar Signals
  113
- Adjusting the Radar Range
  114
  - Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
    114
- Motionscope Doppler Radar Technology
  114
- Enabling a Guard Zone
  115
  - Defining a Circular Guard Zone
    115
  - Defining a Partial Guard Zone
    115
- Marpa
  116
  - MARPA Targeting Symbols
    116
  - Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
    116
- Removing MARPA Targets Automatically
  116
- Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
  117
- Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
  117
- Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
  117
- Viewing a List of AIS Threats
  117
- Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
  117
- VRM and EBL
  117
  - Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL
    117
  - Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
    118
- Echo Trails
  118
  - Turning on Echo Trails
    118
  - Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
    118
  - Clearing the Echo Trails
    118
- Radar Settings
  118
Autopilot

123
Force® Trolling Motor Control

131
Digital Selective Calling

134
- Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
  134
- Turning on DSC
  134
- DSC List
  134
  - Viewing the DSC List
    135
  - Adding a DSC Contact
    135
- Incoming Distress Calls
  135
- Position Tracking
  136
- Individual Routine Calls
  137
Gauges and Graphs

138
- Viewing the Gauges
  138
- Yamaha Engine Gauges
  141
  - Engine Condition Icons
    142
  - Engine Alert Icons
    142
  - Setting up the Gauges
    143
    
    Changing the Data Shown
    143
    
    Configuring the Number of Engines
    143
    
    Configuring the Tank Level Sensors
    143
    
    Yamaha Engine Data Settings
    143
- Mercury Engine Gauges
  144
- Setting the Fuel Alarm
  145
  - Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel
    145
- Viewing the Wind Gauges
  145
- Viewing Trip Gauges
  146
  - Resetting Trip Gauges
    146
- Viewing Graphs
  146
  - Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales
    147
  - Disabling Graph Filtering
    147
Inreach® Messages

147
- Connecting an Inreach Device to the Chartplotter
  147
- Receiving Messages
  148
- Replying to a Message
  148
- Sending a Preset or Check-In Message
  148
- Starting a New Conversation
  148
- Sending a Quick Message
  149
- Sending a Custom Message
  149
- Inreach SOS Calls
  149
Digital Switching

150
- Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
  150
- Garmin Boat Switch
  150
  - Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device
    150
    
    Configuring a Switch as Momentary
    151
    
    Labeling a Switch
    151
    
    Naming a Switch
    151
    
    Showing and Hiding Switches
    151
    
    Configuring the Navigation Light Option
    152
  - Using the Bilge Pump Switches
    152
  - Using Dimmable Lights
    152
Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat

153
- Power-Pole Anchor System
  153
  - Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor or CHARGE™ Overlay
    153
  - Setting up the Power-Pole Anchor
    153
  - Power-Pole Overlay
    154
  - Power-Pole Advanced Boat Control
    155
  - CHARGE Overlay
    155
- Enabling the Mercury Helm
  156
- Mercury Troll Control Features
  156
  - Adding the Mercury Troll Control Overlay
    157
  - Mercury Troll Overlay
    157
- Mercury Cruise Control
  157
  - Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
    157
  - Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
    158
- Mercury Engine Details
  158
- Mercury Active Trim Control
  159
  - Adding the Mercury Active Trim Overlay
    159
  - Mercury Active Trim Overlay
    160
- Dometic® Optimus® Features
  160
  - Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar
    160
  - Optimus Overlay Bar Overview
    161
  - Optimus Overlay Symbols
    161
  - Optimus Limp Home Mode
    161
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information

162
Messages and Warnings

164

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Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 9 3 Series Owner's Manual (208 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: Control Panel | Size: 14.42 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
13
Device Overview
13
GPSMAP 7X3 and GPSMAP 9X3 Connector View
14
GPSMAP 12X3 Connector View
15
Using the Touchscreen
15
On-Screen Buttons
16
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
18
Tips and Shortcuts
18
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
18
Accessing the Manuals from the Web
18
Garmin Support Center
18
Memory Cards
19
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 7X3/9X3/12X3)
19
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
19
Selecting the GPS Source
20
Customizing the Chartplotter
20
Home Screen
20
Pinning a Feature Button
21
Rearranging the Category Items
21
Menu Bar
21
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
22
Setting the Vessel Type
22
Adjusting the Backlight
22
Adjusting the Color Mode
22
Enabling Screen Lock
23
Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
23
Automatically Turning off the System
23
Customizing Pages
23
Customizing the Startup Screen
23
Creating a New Combination Page
24
Adding a Smartmode Layout
25
Customizing the Layout of a Smartmode or Combination Page
25
Deleting a Combination Page
25
Customizing the Data Overlays
26
Resetting the Station Layouts
26
Presets
26
Managing Presets
26
Saving a New Preset
26
Controlling the Chartplotter
27
Voice Control
27
Changing the Voice Control Language
27
Supported Headsets
27
Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter
27
Using a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter
27
Chartplotter Voice Commands
28
GRID Remote Control
30
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter
30
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device
30
Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device
30
Activecaptain App
31
Activecaptain Roles
31
Getting Started with the Activecaptain App
31
Enabling Smart Notifications
32
Receiving Notifications
32
Managing Notifications
33
Making Notifications Private
33
Updating Software with the Activecaptain App
33
Updating Charts with Activecaptain
34
Chart Subscriptions
34
Purchasing a Chart Subscription with Activecaptain
34
Activating the Chart Subscription Card
34
Renewing Your Subscription
35
Communication with Wireless Devices
35
Wi-Fi Network
35
Setting up the Wi-Fi Network
35
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
35
Changing the Wireless Channel
35
Changing the Wi-Fi Host
35
Wireless Remote Control
36
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with the Chartplotter
36
Turning on and off the Remote Backlight
36
Disconnecting the Remote Control from All Chartplotters
36
Wireless Wind Sensor
36
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
36
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
36
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch
37
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device
37
Charts and 3D Chart Views
37
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart
38
Chart Symbols
38
Zooming in and out Using the Touchscreen
38
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
39
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
39
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
39
Viewing Details about Navaids
39
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
40
Premium Charts
41
Fish Eye 3D Chart View
41
Viewing Tide Station Information
42
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
43
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
43
Automatic Identification System
43
AIS Targeting Symbols
44
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets
45
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
45
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
46
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
46
AIS Aids to Navigation
47
AIS Distress Signals
48
Turning off AIS Reception
48
Chart Menu
49
Chart Layers
49
Chart Settings
53
Fish Eye 3D Settings
53
Supported Maps
54
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping
54
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature
54
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
55
Garmin Quickdraw Community
55
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Activecaptain
55
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect
56
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings
57
Navigation with a Chartplotter
57
Basic Navigation Questions
58
Route Color Coding
58
Destinations
59
Searching for a Destination by Name
59
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart
59
Searching for a Marine Services Destination
59
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go to
59
Stopping Navigation
60
Waypoints
60
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
60
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
60
Marking a man Overboard (MOB) Location
60
Projecting a Waypoint
60
Viewing a List of All Waypoints
60
Editing a Saved Waypoint
61
Moving a Saved Waypoint
61
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
62
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
62
Deleting All Waypoints
62
Routes
62
Creating and Navigating a Route from Your Present Location
63
Creating and Saving a Route
63
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths
63
Editing a Saved Route
63
Finding and Navigating a Saved Route
64
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route
64
Initiating a Search Pattern
65
Deleting a Saved Route
65
Deleting All Saved Routes
65
Auto Guidance
65
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path
65
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path
66
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path
66
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress
66
Setting a Timed Arrival
66
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
67
Tracks
68
Showing Tracks
68
Setting the Color of the Active Track
69
Saving the Active Track
69
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks
69
Editing a Saved Track
69
Saving a Track as a Route
69
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track
69
Deleting a Saved Track
69
Deleting All Saved Tracks
70
Retracing the Active Track
70
Clearing the Active Track
70
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
70
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
70
Boundaries
70
Creating a Boundary
71
Converting a Route to a Boundary
71
Converting a Track to a Boundary
71
Editing a Boundary
71
Linking a Boundary to a Smartmode Layout
71
Setting a Boundary Alarm
71
Disabling All Boundary Alarms
71
Deleting a Boundary
72
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries
72
Sailing Features
72
Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features
72
Sail Racing
72
Starting Line Guidance
72
Starting the Race Timer
73
Stopping the Race Timer
73
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna
73
Laylines Settings
74
Polar Tables
74
Importing a Polar Table Manually
74
Showing Polar Data in Data Fields
75
Setting the Keel Offset
76
Sailboat Autopilot Operation
76
Wind Hold
77
Tack and Gybe
77
Heading Line and Angle Markers
78
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
78
Sonar Fishfinder
79
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
79
Traditional Sonar View
79
Split-Frequency Sonar View
79
Split-Zoom Sonar View
80
Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
80
Garmin Sidevü Sonar View
81
Sidevü Scanning Technology
82
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
82
Panoptix Sonar Views
82
Livevü down Sonar View
83
Livevü Forward Sonar View
84
Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View
85
Realvü 3D down Sonar View
86
Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View
87
Frontvü Sonar View
88
Livescope Sonar View
88
Perspective View
89
Selecting the Transducer Type
89
Selecting a Sonar Source
89
Renaming a Sonar Source
90
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
90
Pausing the Sonar Display
90
Viewing Sonar History
90
Sonar Sharing
90
Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
91
Adjusting the Level of Detail
91
Adjusting the Color Intensity
92
Sonar Setup
92
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
93
Setting the Scroll Speed
93
Adjusting the Range
93
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
94
Sonar Appearance Settings
94
Sonar Alarms
95
Advanced Sonar Settings
96
Transducer Installation Settings
96
Sonar Frequencies
97
Turning on the A-Scope
98
Panoptix Sonar Setup
98
Adjusting the Realvü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level
98
Adjusting the Realvü Sweep Speed
98
Livevü Forward and Frontvü Sonar Settings
99
Realvü Appearance Settings
101
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings
101
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Settings
103
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Setup
103
Livescope and Perspective Appearance Settings
104
Livescope and Perspective Layout Settings
104
Livescope and Perspective Transducer Installation Settings
104
Radar
105
Radar Interpretation
105
Radar Overlay
105
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
106
Transmitting Radar Signals
106
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals
106
Setting up the Timed Transmit Mode
106
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar no Transmit Zone
106
Adjusting the Radar Range
107
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
107
Motionscope™ Doppler Radar Technology
107
Enabling a Guard Zone
107
Defining a Circular Guard Zone
108
Defining a Partial Guard Zone
108
Marpa
108
MARPA Targeting Symbols
109
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
109
Removing MARPA Targets Automatically
109
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
109
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
109
Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
109
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
110
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
110
VRM and EBL
110
Echo Trails
111
Turning on Echo Trails
111
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
111
Clearing the Echo Trails
111
Radar Settings
111
Radar Gain
111
Radar Filter Settings
113
Radar Options Menu
114
Radar Setup Menu
114
Radar Appearance Settings
114
Radar Installation Settings
115
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings
115
Selecting a Different Radar Source
115
Autopilot
116
Autopilot Configuration
116
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
116
Opening the Autopilot Screen
116
Autopilot Screen
117
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
117
Setting the Power Saver
117
Enabling the Shadow Drive™ Feature
118
Autopilot Overlay Bar
118
Engaging the Autopilot
118
Adjusting the Heading Using the Helm
119
Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode
119
Steering Patterns
119
Following the U-Turn Pattern
119
Setting up and Following the Circles Pattern
119
Setting up and Following the Zigzag Pattern
119
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern
120
Following an Orbit Pattern
120
Setting up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
120
Setting up and Following a Search Pattern
120
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
120
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
120
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch
121
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
121
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control
121
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control
121
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control with a Chartplotter
121
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys
121
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software
122
Yamaha Autopilot
122
Yamaha Autopilot Screen
123
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar
124
Force® Trolling Motor Control
124
Connecting to a Trolling Motor
124
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens
125
Trolling Motor Control Bar
125
Trolling Motor Settings
126
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
126
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
126
Setting the Bow Offset
127
Digital Selective Calling
127
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
127
Turning on DSC
127
DSC List
127
Viewing the DSC List
128
Adding a DSC Contact
128
Incoming Distress Calls
128
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress
128
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio
128
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter
128
Position Tracking
128
Viewing a Position Report
129
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel
129
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel
129
Editing Information in a Position Report
129
Deleting a Position-Report Call
129
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart
129
Individual Routine Calls
129
Selecting a DSC Channel
130
Making an Individual Routine Call
130
Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target
130
Gauges and Graphs
130
Viewing the Gauges
131
Engine Alert Icons
131
Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge
131
Customizing the Gauges
132
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits
132
Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges
132
Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges
132
Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges
132
Enabling some Engine Gauge Status Alarms
133
Yamaha Engine Gauges
133
Engine Condition Icons
134
Engine Alert Icons
135
Setting up the Gauges
135
Mercury Engine Gauges
137
Setting the Fuel Alarm
138
Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel
138
Viewing the Wind Gauges
138
Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge
138
Configuring the Speed Source
138
Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge
139
Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge
139
Viewing Trip Gauges
139
Resetting Trip Gauges
139
Viewing Graphs
139
Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales
139
Disabling Graph Filtering
140
Battery Management
140
Setting up the Battery Management Page
140
Inreach Messages
140
Connecting an Inreach Device to the Chartplotter
140
Receiving Inreach Messages
140
Sending an Inreach Preset Message
141
Replying to an Inreach Message
141
Digital Switching
141
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
141
Garmin Boat Switch
141
Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device
141
Using the Bilge Pump Switches
143
Using Dimmable Lights
143
Controlling Third-Party Equipment Installed on Your Boat
144
Power-Pole Anchor System
144
Enabling the Power-Pole Anchor Overlay
144
Setting up the Power-Pole Anchor
144
Power-Pole Overlay
145
Enabling the Mercury Helm
145
Mercury Troll Control Features
145
Adding the Mercury Troll Control Overlay
146
Mercury Troll Overlay
146
Mercury Cruise Control
146
Enabling the Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
146
Mercury Cruise Control Overlay
147
Mercury Engine Details
147
Adding the Mercury Engine Overlay
147
Mercury Engine Overlay
148
Enabling the Mercury Engine Sport Exhaust Setting
148
Dometic Optimus Features
148
Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar
148
Optimus Overlay Bar Overview
149
Optimus Overlay Symbols
149
Optimus Limp Home Mode
149
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information
150
Tide Station Information
150
Current Station Information
150
Celestial Information
150
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information for a Different Date
150
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current Station
150
Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart
151

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