Controlling A Computer With The Chartplotter; Pairing The Grid Remote Input Device With The Chartplotter; Pairing The Grid Device With The Chartplotter From The Chartplotter; Pairing The Grid Device With The Chartplotter From The Grid Device - Garmin GPSMAP 8400 series Owner's Manual

Item Description
GPSMAP 8400/8600 Series chartplotter
Computer
GPSMAP USB cable
Dry environment, protected from moisture
GPSMAP HDMI cable (HDMI IN)

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 A/V, Gauges, Controls > Video.
2
Select the HDMI source for the computer.
3 Select Menu > USB Touch Out.
You can now control your computer using two-finger touch
gestures on the chartplotter screen.
4
If necessary, select Menu > Full Screen to view the
computer screen in full screen mode.
TIP: To exit full screen mode, press .
Pairing the GRID Remote Input Device with
the Chartplotter
Before you can use a GRID remote input device with a
chartplotter, you must pair the devices.
You can initiate the paring of the devices from the chartplotter or
from the GRID remote input device.
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from
the Chartplotter
1
Select Settings > System > Station Information > GRID™
Pairing > Add.
2
On the GRID remote input device, press SELECT.
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from
the GRID Device
1
On the GRID remote input device, press + and HOME at the
same time.
A selection page opens on all of the chartplotters on the
Garmin Marine Network.
2 Rotate the wheel on the GRID remote input device to
highlight Select on the chartplotter you want to control with
the GRID remote input device.
3 Press SELECT.

Rotating the GRID Joystick

For certain installation situations, you can rotate the orientation
of the GRID joystick.
1 Select Settings > Communications > Marine Network.
2
Select the GRID device.
Appendix

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 Menu > Start Slideshow.

Screenshots

You can capture a screenshot of any screen shown on your
chartplotter as a bitmap (.bmp) file. You can transfer the
screenshot to your computer. You can also view the screenshot
in the image viewer (Viewing Images on a Memory card,
page 47).

Capturing Screenshots

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2
Select Settings > Preferences > Screenshot Capture >
On.
3
Go to a screen you want to capture.
4 Hold Home for at least six seconds.

Copying Screenshots to a Computer

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 a .bmp 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 (Software Update, page
• If the device is using an internal GPS antenna, make sure the
device has a clear view of the sky so the internal antenna can
receive the GPS signal. If it is mounted inside of a cabin, it
should be close to a window so it can receive the GPS signal.
If the device is mounted inside a cabin and cannot be placed
in a location where the device can acquire satellites, use an
external GPS antenna.
• If the device is using an external GPS antenna, make sure
the antenna is connected to the chartplotter or the NMEA
network.
NOTICE
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