Updating Built-In Maps With A Memory Card And Garmin Express; Backing Up Data To A Computer; Restoring Backup Data To A Chartplotter; Saving System Information To A Memory Card - Garmin Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit B7 Owner's Manual

Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card
and Garmin Express
You can update the built-in maps using Garmin Express
and a memory card.
1 Insert a memory card into the computer's card slot.
2 Open the Garmin Express application.
If you do not have the Garmin Express application
installed on your computer, you can download it from
garmin.com/express.
3 If necessary, register your device
Device Using the Garmin Express App, page
4 Click Vessel > View Details.
5 Click Download next to the map to update.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
download.
7 Wait while the update downloads.
The update may take an extended period of time.
8 After the download is complete, eject the card from the
computer.
9 Insert the memory card into the card slot
Memory Cards, page
10 On the chartplotter, select Settings > System >
System Information > Update Built-In Map.
The updated chart appears on your chartplotter.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2 Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Save to
Card.
3 Select a file name from the list, or select Add New
File.
4 Select Save to Card.
5 Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card
reader attached to a computer.
6 Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory
card.
7 Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any
location on the computer.

Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter

1 Insert a memory card into a card reader that is
attached to the computer.
2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory
card, into a folder named Garmin\UserData.
3 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4 Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace
from Card.
Saving System Information to a Memory
Card
You can save system information to a memory card as a
troubleshooting tool. A product support representative

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may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about
the network.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2 Select Settings > System > System Information >
Garmin Devices > Save to Card.
3 If necessary, select the memory card to save system
information to.
4 Remove the memory card.
Appendix

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express

The ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express apps help you
manage your Garmin chartplotter and other devices.
ActiveCaptain: The ActiveCaptain mobile app provides
an easy-to-use connection between your compatible
mobile device and your compatible Garmin chartplotter,
charts, and the Garmin Quickdraw Contours
Community (ActiveCaptain
provides unlimited access to your cartography and a
quick, mobile way to download new charts using the
OneChart feature, provides a link to receive
™
notifications on your chartplotter, and provides access
to the ActiveCaptain Community for feedback on
marinas and other boating points of interest. You can
also use the app to plan your trip and sync user data.
The app checks your devices for available updates,
and notifies you when an update is available.
Garmin Express: The Garmin Express desktop app
allows you to use your computer and a memory card to
download and update Garmin chartplotter software and
charts (Garmin Express App, page
use the Garmin Express app for faster data transfer of
larger downloads and updates, and to avoid possible
data charges with some mobile devices.
Function
Register your new Garmin
Marine device
Update your Garmin chart-
plotter software
Update your Garmin charts
Download new Garmin
charts
Access the Garmin
Quickdraw Contours
Community to download and
share contours with other
users
Sync a mobile device with
your Garmin chartplotter
® App, page 7). The app
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Garmin
ActiveCap-
Express
tain mobile
desktop
app
app
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Yes Yes
Yes Yes
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