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Turning On the Chartplotter
Press and release the
Turning Off the Chartplotter
Press and hold the
Initial Chartplotter Settings
The first time you turn on the chartplotter, you must configure a series of initial settings. These
settings must also be configured when restoring original factory settings
settings can be updated later. Follow the on-screen directions.
Note: To calibrate the water speed, you must have a speed-capable transducer connected to a
GSD
22 or a NMEA 0183-capable water-speed sensor.
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GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the
current location. When the chartplotter acquires satellite signals, the signal strength bars at the
top of the Home screen are green
disappear
and a flashing question mark appears on the boat icon on the chart screen.
For more information about GPS, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Adjusting the Backlight
1. From the Home screen, select
2. Adjust the backlight:
Auto
•
Select
to allow the chartplotter to adjust the backlight automatically, based on ambient
light.
•
Select
Up
or
Down
Adjusting the Color Mode
1. From the Home screen, select
2. Select
Day
Colors,
GPSMAP
6000/7000 Series Owner's Manual
®
Power
key.
Power
key.
. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals, the green bars
Configure
>
to adjust the backlight manually.
Configure
>
Night
Colors, or Auto.
System
>
Beeper/Display
System
>
Beeper/Display
Getting Started
(page
116). Each of these
>
Backlight
> Backlight.
>
Color
Mode.
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