Adding A Smartmode Layout; Adding A Custom Combination Screen; Customizing The Data Overlays; Resetting The Station Layouts - Garmin GPSMAP 8012 Owner's Manual

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Adding a SmartMode Layout

You can add SmartMode layouts to suit your needs. Each
customization made to one SmartMode layout for the home
screen in a station appears on all displays in the station.
1
From the home screen, select SmartMode™ > Menu > Add
Layout.
2
Select an option:
• To change the name, select Name & SymbolName, enter
a new name, and select Done.
• To change the SmartMode symbol, select Name &
Symbol > Symbol, and select a new symbol.
• To change the number of functions shown and the layout
of the screen, select Layout, and select an option.
• To change the function of a portion of the screen, select
the area to change, and select a function from the list on
the right.
• To change how the screens are split, drag the arrows to a
new location.
• To change the data shown on the page and additional
data bars, select Overlays, and select an option.
• To assign a preset to a portion of the SmartMode screen,
select Presets > Include, and select a preset from the list
on the right.

Adding a Custom Combination Screen

You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs.
1
Select Combos > Menu > Add Combo.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing the Data Overlays

You can customize the data shown on a screen.
1
Select an option based on the type of screen you are
viewing:
• From a full screen view, select Menu > Edit Overlays.
• From a combination screen, select Menu > Edit Combo >
Overlays.
• From a SmartMode screen, select Menu > Edit Layout >
Overlays.
TIP: To quickly change the data shown in an overlay box,
hold the overlay box.
2
Select an item to customize the data and data bar:
• To change the data shown in an overlay box, select the
overlay box, select the new data to show, and select
Back.
• To select the location and layout of the data overlay bar,
select Data, and select an option.
• To customize the information shown when navigating,
select Navigation, and select an option.
• To turn on other data bars, like the media controls, select
Top Bar or Bottom Bar, and select the necessary
options.
3
Select Done.

Resetting the Station Layouts

You can restore the factory default layouts for all stations.
Select Settings > System > Station Information > Reset
Stations.

Presets

A preset is a collection of settings that optimize the screen or
view. You can use particular presets to optimize groups of
settings for your activity. For example, some settings might be
optimal for when you are fishing, and others might be optimal for
when you are cruising. Presets are available on some screens,
such as charts, sonar views, and radar views.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

To select a preset for a compatible screen, select Menu >
and select the preset.
When you are using a preset and you make changes to the
settings or view, you can save the changes to the preset or
create a new preset based on the new customizations.

Saving a New Preset

After you have customized the settings and view of a screen,
you can save the customization as a new preset.
1
From a compatible screen, change the settings and view.
2
Select Menu >
> Save > New.
3
Enter a name, and select Done.

Managing Presets

You can customize the pre-loaded presets and edit presets you
created.
1
From a compatible screen, select Menu >
2
Select a preset.
3
Select an option:
• To rename the preset, select Rename, enter a name, and
select Done.
• To edit the preset, select Edit, and update the preset.
• To delete the preset, select Delete.
• To reset all presets to factory settings, select Reset All.

Setting the Vessel Type

You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter
settings and to use features customized for your boat type.
1
Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.
2
Select an option.

Adjusting the Backlight

1
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display >
Backlight.
TIP: Select
> Backlight from any screen to open the
backlight settings.
2
Select an option:
• Adjust the backlight level.
• Select Auto.

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.
Charts and 3D Chart Views
The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the
map data and accessories used.
You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting
Charts.
Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-
loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The
data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,
marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.
Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the
boat (according to your course) and provides a visual
navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky
shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when
trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or
anchorages.
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> Manage.
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