Adjusting The Color Mode; Customizing The Startup Screen; Turning On The Chartplotter Automatically; Automatically Turning Off The System - Garmin GPSMAP 1000 Owner's Manual

TIP: From any screen, press
the brightness levels. This can be helpful when the
brightness is so low you cannot see the screen.

Adjusting the Color Mode

1
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings.
2
Select an option.

Customizing the Startup Screen

You can personalize the startup, splash screen on your
chartplotter.
1
Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to
use.
2
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
Image > Select Image.
3 Select the memory card slot.
4
Select the image.
For the best results, use an image that is 50 MB or less.
5
Select Set as Startup Image.
To view the splash screen with the new image, turn the
chartplotter off and on.

Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically

You can set the chartplotter to turn on automatically when the
power is applied. Otherwise, you must turn on the chartplotter by
pressing .
Select Settings > System > Auto Power Up.
NOTE: When Auto Power Up is On, and the chartplotter is
turned off using , and power is removed and reapplied
within less than two minutes, you may need to press
restart the chartplotter.

Automatically Turning Off the System

You can set the chartplotter and the whole system to turn off
automatically after it has been asleep for the selected length of
time. Otherwise, you must press and hold
system manually.
1 Select Settings > System > Auto Power Off.
2
Select an option.

ActiveCaptain App

This feature allows users to submit information. Garmin makes
no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or
timeliness of information submitted by users. Any use or reliance
on the information submitted by users is at your own risk.
The ActiveCaptain app provides a connection to your GPSMAP
device, charts, maps, and the community for a connected
boating experience.
On your mobile device with the ActiveCaptain app, you can
download, purchase, and update maps and charts. You can use
the app to easily and quickly transfer user data, such as
waypoints and routes, connect to the Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Community, and update device software. You can also
plan your trip, and view and control the GPSMAP device from
the app.
You can connect to the ActiveCaptain community for up-to-date
feedback on marinas and other points of interest. The app can
push smart notifications, such as calls and texts, to your
chartplotter display when paired.
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CAUTION

ActiveCaptain Roles

Your level of interaction with the GPSMAP device using the
ActiveCaptain app depends on your role.
Feature
Register device, built-in maps, and supplemental map
cards to account
Update software
Automatically transfer Garmin Quickdraw contours you
have downloaded or created
Push smart notifications
Automatically transfer user data, such as waypoints
and routes
Begin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating a
specific route, and send that waypoint or route to the
GPSMAP device

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

NOTE: The ActiveCaptain feature is only available on models
that have Wi‑Fi ® technology.
You can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP device using
the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easy way
for you to interact with your chartplotter and complete such tasks
as sharing data, registering, updating the device software, and
receiving mobile device notifications.
1
From the GPSMAP device, select ActiveCaptain.
2
From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi
> On.
3
Enter a name and password for this network.
4
From the application store on your mobile device, install and
open the ActiveCaptain app.
5
Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GPSMAP
device.
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6
From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi
connections page and connect to the Garmin device, using
the name and password you entered in the Garmin device.

Enabling Smart Notifications

Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.
Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result
in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
Before your GPSMAP device can receive notifications, you must
connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptain app.
1 From the GPSMAP device, select ActiveCaptain > Smart
Notifications > Enable Notifications.
2
Turn on Bluetooth
3
Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.
4
From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, select
Smart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to the
GPSMAP device using Bluetooth technology.
6
When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.
7
If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in your
mobile device settings.

Receiving Notifications

Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.
Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result
in vessel damage, personal injury, or death.
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ActiveCaptain App