Acquiring Gps Satellite Signals; Adjusting The Backlight; Adjusting The Color Mode; Customizing The Home Screen - Garmin ECHOMAP PLUS 60 SERIES Quick Start Manual

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Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the
ECHOMAP Plus device.
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From your mobile device settings, open the Wi-Fi
connections page and connect to the Garmin
using the name and password you entered in the
Garmin device.
For more information about the ActiveCaptain app and
features, see the Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com
/manuals/ECHOMAPPlus60-70-90 or watch a video at
www.garmin.com/ActiveCaptainVideo.

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire
satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
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Turn on the device.
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Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite
signals.
When the device acquires satellite signals,
the top of the Home screen.
If the device loses satellite signals,
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS.

Adjusting the Backlight

1 Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
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Adjust the backlight.
TIP: From any screen, press
through the brightness levels. This can be helpful when
the brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.

Adjusting the Color Mode

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Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to
access the color settings.
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Select an option.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home
screen.
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From the Home screen, select Customize Home.
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Select an option:
• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the
item to move, and select the new location.
• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add,
and select the new item.
• To remove an item you have added to the Home
screen, select Remove, and select the item.
Garmin Support Center
Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such
as product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos,
software updates, and customer support.

Sonar Fishfinder

When properly connected to a compatible transducer, your
ECHOMAP Plus device can be used as a fishfinder.
Quick Start Manual
For more information about which transducer is best for
your needs, go to www.garmin.com/transducers.
Different sonar views can help you view the fish in the
device, area. The sonar views available vary depending on the
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type of transducer and sounder module connected to the
chartplotter. For example, you can view Garmin ClearVü
sonar screens only if you have a compatible Garmin
ClearVü transducer connected.
There are four basic styles of sonar views available: a full-
screen view, a split-screen view that combines two or more
views, a split-zoom view, and a split-frequency view that
displays two different frequencies. You can customize the
settings for each view in the screen. For example, if you
are viewing the split-frequency view, you can separately
adjust the gain for each frequency.
If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit
your needs, you can create a custom combination screen.
Traditional Sonar View
There are several full-screen views available, depending
appears at
on the transducer that is connected.
The full-screen Traditional sonar view shows a large image
disappears and a
of the sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale
along the right side of the screen shows the depth of
detected objects as the screen scrolls from the right to the
left.
repeatedly to scroll
Selecting the Transducer Type
If you are connecting a transducer that was not included
with the device, you may need to set the transducer type to
make the sonar function properly. Before connecting the
transducer, you should select the transducer type. The
transducer name should be listed on the label on the
transducer cable, near the connector.
This device is compatible with a range of accessory
transducers, including Garmin ClearVü transducers, which
are available at www.garmin.com/transducers.
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Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
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Depth information
Suspended targets or fish
Bottom of the body of water
Select Settings > My Vessel > Transducer Type.
Select an option:
• If you have a 200/77 kHz, dual-beam transducer,
select Dual Beam (200/77 kHz).
• If you have a 200/50 kHz, dual-frequency
transducer, select Dual Frequency (200/50 kHz).
• If you have another type of transducer, select it
from the list.
From a sonar view, select MENU > Pause Sonar.
Select a location.
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