Downloading The Manuals From The Web; Garmin Support Center; Memory Cards; Inserting Memory Cards (Gpsmap 8X10/8X12/8X16) - Garmin GPSMAP 87 Series Owner's Manual

Downloading the Manuals from the Web

You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of
manuals from the Garmin website. The owner's manual includes
instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory
information.
1
Go to garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP8400-8600.
2
Download the manual.

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.

Memory Cards

You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record
Garmin Quickdraw Contours mapping, record sonar (with a
™
compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and
routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use
the ActiveCaptain app.
®
This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted to
FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or higher
memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. An 8 GB
memory card is included with GPSMAP 8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
Model Memory Card Location
8x10 Back of the device
8x12 Back of the device
8x16 Back of the device
8x17 External card reader
8x22 External card reader
8x24 External card reader
87xx External card reader

Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 8x10/8x12/8x16)

This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8
GB or higher memory card with speed class 10 is
recommended. An 8 GB memory card is included with GPSMAP
8x10/8x12/8x16 models.
1
Open the weather cap
2
Insert the memory card
3 Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion.
Inserting a Memory Card (GPSMAP
8x17/8x22/8x24/87xx)
NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the
chartplotter. It is sold as a separate accessory. You must
connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a
built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network.

Customizing the Chartplotter

for help and information, such as
Memory Card Type
microSD
microSD
microSD
SD ®
SD
SD
SD
on the back of the chartplotter.
.
This device supports up to a 32 GB SD memory card, formatted
to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher. Use of an 8 GB or higher
memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. A memory
card is not included with GPSMAP 8x17/8x22/8x24/87xx
models.
1
Open the door on the memory card reader.
2
Insert the memory card
door.
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4 Close the card reader door.

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.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
When the device acquires satellite signals,
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 garmin.com/aboutGPS.
For help acquiring satellite signals, see
acquire GPS signals, page

Selecting the GPS Source

You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2
Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter

Home Screen

The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the
features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the
accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. You may
not have all of the options and features discussed in this
manual.
When viewing another screen, you can return to the home
screen by selecting Home.
Status bar
Pages buttons
with the label facing away from the
appears at the
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