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Garmin GPSMAP 84 Series Owner's Manual (204 pages)
Brand:
Garmin
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 14.4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
13
Protective Cover
13
Device Overview
13
Using the Touchscreen
14
On-Screen Buttons
15
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
16
Connector View (8X10, 8X12, and 8X16 Models)
16
Connector View (8X17, 8X22, and 8X24 Models)
17
Connector View (8700 Models)
18
Tips and Shortcuts
19
Tips and Shortcuts (8700 Model)
20
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
20
Downloading the Manuals from the Web
20
Garmin Support Center
20
Memory Cards
21
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 8X10/8X12/8X16)
21
Inserting a Memory Card (GPSMAP 8X17/8X22/8X24/87Xx)
22
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
22
Selecting the GPS Source
22
Customizing the Chartplotter
23
Home Screen
23
Adding an Item to Favorites
24
Customizing the Home Screen
24
Customizing Pages
24
Customizing the Layout of a Smartmode or Combination Page
24
Changing the Background Image
24
Customizing the Startup Screen
25
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions
25
Adding a Smartmode Layout
25
Creating a New Combination Page
26
Deleting a Combination Page
26
Customizing the Data Overlays
27
Resetting the Station Layouts
27
Presets
27
Saving a New Preset
28
Managing Presets
28
Setting the Vessel Type
28
Adjusting the Backlight
28
Adjusting the Color Mode
28
Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
28
Enabling Screen Lock
29
Automatically Turning off the System
29
Activecaptain App
29
Activecaptain Roles
29
Getting Started with the Activecaptain App
30
Enabling Smart Notifications
30
Receiving Notifications
31
Managing Notifications
31
Making Notifications Private
31
Updating Software with the Activecaptain App
32
Updating Charts with Activecaptain
32
Communication with Wireless Devices
32
Wi-Fi Network
33
Setting up the Wi-Fi Wireless Network
33
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
33
Changing the Wireless Channel
33
Changing the Wi-Fi Host
33
Wireless Remote Control
33
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with the Chartplotter
33
Turning on and off the Remote Backlight
34
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters
34
Wireless Wind Sensor
34
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
34
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
34
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch
34
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device
35
Charts and 3D Chart Views
35
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart
36
Zooming in and out Using the Touchscreen
36
Chart Symbols
36
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
37
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
37
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
37
Viewing Details about Navaids
37
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
38
Premium Charts
39
Fish Eye 3D Chart View
39
Viewing Tide Station Information
40
Animated Tide and Current Indicators
40
Showing Tides and Current Indicators
40
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
41
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
41
Automatic Identification System
41
AIS Targeting Symbols
42
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets
42
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
43
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
43
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
43
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
43
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
43
AIS Aids to Navigation
44
AIS Distress Signals
45
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission
45
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols
45
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts
45
Turning off AIS Reception
45
Chart Menu
46
Chart Layers
46
Chart Layer Settings
46
Depth Layer Settings
47
My Vessel Layer Settings
47
Laylines Settings
48
User Data Layer Settings
48
Other Vessels Layer Settings
48
Water Layer Settings
49
Depth Range Shading
49
Weather Layer Settings
50
Radar Overlay Settings
50
Chart Settings
50
Fish Eye 3D Settings
51
Supported Maps
51
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping
51
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature
52
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
52
Garmin Quickdraw Community
52
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Activecaptain
52
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Activecaptain
52
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Activecaptain
53
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect
53
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect
53
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Garmin Connect
54
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings
54
Navigation with a Chartplotter
55
Basic Navigation Questions
56
Destinations
56
Searching for a Destination by Name
56
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart
56
Searching for a Marine Services Destination
56
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go to
57
Stopping Navigation
57
Waypoints
57
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
57
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
57
Marking an SOS Location
57
Projecting a Waypoint
58
Viewing a List of All Waypoints
58
Editing a Saved Waypoint
58
Moving a Saved Waypoint
58
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
59
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
59
Deleting All Waypoints
59
Routes
59
Creating and Navigating a Route from Your Present Location
60
Creating and Saving a Route
60
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths
60
Editing a Saved Route
60
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route
61
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route
61
Initiating a Search Pattern
62
Deleting a Saved Route
62
Deleting All Saved Routes
62
Auto Guidance
62
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path
62
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path
63
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path
63
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress
63
Setting a Timed Arrival
63
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
64
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
65
Tracks
65
Showing Tracks
65
Setting the Color of the Active Track
66
Saving the Active Track
66
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks
66
Editing a Saved Track
66
Saving a Track as a Route
66
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track
66
Deleting a Saved Track
66
Deleting All Saved Tracks
66
Retracing the Active Track
67
Clearing the Active Track
67
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
67
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
67
Boundaries
67
Creating a Boundary
67
Converting a Route to a Boundary
68
Converting a Track to a Boundary
68
Editing a Boundary
68
Linking a Boundary to a Smartmode Layout
68
Setting a Boundary Alarm
68
Disabling All Boundary Alarms
68
Deleting a Boundary
69
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries
69
Sailing Features
69
Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features
69
Sail Racing
69
Starting Line Guidance
69
Setting the Starting Line
69
Using the Starting Line Guidance
70
Starting the Race Timer
70
Stopping the Race Timer
70
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna
70
Laylines Settings
71
Polar Tables
71
Importing a Polar Table
71
Showing Polar Data in Data Fields
72
Setting the Keel Offset
73
Sailboat Autopilot Operation
73
Wind Hold
74
Setting the Wind Hold Type
74
Engaging Wind Hold
74
Engaging Wind Hold from Heading Hold
74
Adjusting the Wind Hold Angle with the Autopilot
74
Tack and Gybe
74
Tacking and Gybing from Heading Hold
74
Tacking and Gybing from Wind Hold
74
Setting a Tack and Gybe Delay
74
Enabling the Gybe Inhibitor
75
Heading Line and Angle Markers
75
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
75
Sonar Fishfinder
75
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
76
Changing the Sonar View
76
Traditional Sonar View
76
Split-Frequency Sonar View
76
Split-Zoom Sonar View
76
Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
77
Garmin Sidevü™ Sonar View
78
Sidevü Scanning Technology
79
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
79
Panoptix Sonar Views
79
Livevü down Sonar View
80
Livevü Forward Sonar View
81
Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View
82
Realvü 3D down Sonar View
83
Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View
84
Frontvü Sonar View
84
Panoptix Livescope Sonar View
85
Perspective View
85
Selecting the Transducer Type
86
Selecting a Sonar Source
86
Renaming a Sonar Source
86
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
86
Pausing the Sonar Display
86
Viewing Sonar History
86
Sonar Sharing
87
Adjusting the Level of Detail
87
Adjusting the Color Intensity
87
Traditional, Garmin Clearvü, and Sidevü Sonar Setup
88
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
88
Setting the Scroll Speed
89
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale
89
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
90
Sonar Appearance Settings
91
Sonar Alarms
92
Advanced Sonar Settings
92
Traditional, Garmin Clearvü, and Sidevü Transducer Installation Settings
93
Sonar Frequencies
93
Selecting the Transducer Frequency
93
Creating a Frequency Preset
94
Turning on the A-Scope
94
Panoptix Sonar Setup
95
Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
95
Adjusting the Realvü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level
95
Adjusting the Realvü Sweep Speed
95
Livevü Forward and Frontvü Sonar Menu
96
Setting the Livevü and Frontvü Transducer Transmit Angle
96
Setting the Frontvü Depth Alarm
97
Livevü and Frontvü Appearance Settings
97
Livevü and Frontvü Layout Settings
97
Realvü Appearance Settings
98
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Menu
98
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Setup
99
Livescope and Perspective Appearance Settings
99
Livescope and Perspective Layout Settings
99
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings
100
Setting the Bow Offset
101
Calibrating the Compass
101
Radar
102
Radar Interpretation
102
Radar Overlay
102
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
103
Transmitting Radar Signals
103
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals
103
Setting up the Timed Transmit Mode
103
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar no Transmit Zone
103
Adjusting the Radar Range
104
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
104
Motionscope™ Doppler Radar Technology
104
Enabling a Guard Zone
104
Defining a Circular Guard Zone
105
Defining a Partial Guard Zone
105
Marpa
105
MARPA Targeting Symbols
106
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
106
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
106
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
106
Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
106
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
106
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
107
VRM and EBL
107
Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL
107
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
107
Echo Trails
108
Turning on Echo Trails
108
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
108
Clearing the Echo Trails
108
Radar Settings
108
Radar Gain
108
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically
108
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually
109
Minimizing Nearby Large-Object Interference
109
Minimizing Side-Lobe Interference on the Radar Screen
109
Radar Filter Settings
110
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen
110
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen
110
Averaging Multiple Scans on the Radar Screen
110
Radar Options Menu
111
Radar Setup Menu
111
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen
111
Radar Appearance Settings
111
Radar Installation Settings
112
Front-Of-Boat Offset
112
Setting a Custom Park Position
112
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings
112
Selecting a Different Radar Source
112
Changing the Radar Mode
112
Autopilot
113
Autopilot Configuration
113
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
113
Opening the Autopilot Screen
113
Autopilot Screen
114
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
114
Setting the Power Saver
114
Enabling Shadow Drive
114
Autopilot Overlay Bar
115
Engaging the Autopilot
115
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm
115
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode
115
Steering Patterns
116
Following the U-Turn Pattern
116
Setting up and Following the Circles Pattern
116
Setting up and Following the Zigzag Pattern
116
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern
116
Following an Orbit Pattern
116
Setting up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
117
Setting up and Following a Search Pattern
117
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
117
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
117
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch
117
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
118
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control
118
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control
118
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control with a Chartplotter
118
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys
118
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software
119
Yamaha Autopilot
119
Yamaha Autopilot Screen
119
Yamaha Autopilot Settings
120
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar
120
Force Trolling Motor Control
121
Connecting to a Trolling Motor
121
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens
121
Trolling Motor Control Bar
122
Trolling Motor Settings
123
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
123
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
123
Setting the Bow Offset
124
Digital Selective Calling
124
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
124
Turning on DSC
124
DSC List
125
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Garmin GPSMAP 84 Series Owner's Manual (218 pages)
Brand:
Garmin
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 14.74 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
13
Protective Cover
13
Device Overview
13
Using the Touchscreen
14
On-Screen Buttons
14
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
16
Connector View (8X10, 8X12, and 8X16 Models)
16
Connector View (8X17, 8X22, and 8X24 Models)
17
Connector View (8700 Models)
18
Tips and Shortcuts (MFD Models)
19
Tips and Shortcuts (8700 Model)
20
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
20
Accessing the Manuals from the Web
20
Garmin Support Center
20
Memory Cards
21
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 8X10/8X12/8X16)
21
Inserting a Memory Card (GPSMAP 8X17/8X22/8X24/87Xx)
22
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
22
Selecting the GPS Source
22
Customizing the Chartplotter
23
Home Screen
23
Pinning a Feature Button
24
Rearranging the Category Items
24
Menu Bar
24
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
25
Setting the Vessel Type
25
Adjusting the Backlight
25
Adjusting the Color Mode
25
Enabling Screen Lock
26
Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
26
Automatically Turning off the System
26
Customizing Pages
26
Customizing the Startup Screen
26
Creating a New Combination Page
27
Adding a Smartmode Layout
28
Customizing the Layout of a Smartmode or Combination Page
28
Deleting a Combination Page
28
Customizing the Data Overlays
29
Resetting the Station Layouts
29
Presets
29
Managing Presets
29
Saving a New Preset
29
Controlling the Chartplotter
30
Voice Control
30
Changing the Voice Control Language
30
Supported Headsets
30
Pairing a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter
30
Using a Wireless Headset with a Garmin Chartplotter
30
Chartplotter Voice Commands
31
GRID Remote Control
33
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter
33
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device
33
Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device
33
Activecaptain App
34
Activecaptain Roles
34
Getting Started with the Activecaptain App
34
Enabling Smart Notifications
35
Receiving Notifications
35
Managing Notifications
36
Making Notifications Private
36
Updating Software with the Activecaptain App
36
Updating Charts with Activecaptain
37
Chart Subscriptions
37
Purchasing a Chart Subscription with Activecaptain
37
Activating the Chart Subscription Card
37
Renewing Your Subscription
38
Communication with Wireless Devices
38
Wi-Fi Network
38
Setting up the Wi-Fi Network
38
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
38
Changing the Wireless Channel
38
Changing the Wi-Fi Host
38
Wireless Remote Control
39
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with the Chartplotter
39
Turning on and off the Remote Backlight
39
Disconnecting the Remote Control from All Chartplotters
39
Wireless Wind Sensor
39
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
39
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
39
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Watch
40
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix™ Device
40
Charts and 3D Chart Views
40
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart
41
Chart Symbols
41
Zooming in and out Using the Touchscreen
41
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
42
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
42
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
42
Viewing Details about Navaids
42
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
43
Premium Charts
44
Fish Eye 3D Chart View
44
Viewing Tide Station Information
45
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
46
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
46
Automatic Identification System
46
AIS Targeting Symbols
47
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets
48
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
48
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
49
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
49
AIS Aids to Navigation
50
AIS Distress Signals
51
Turning off AIS Reception
51
Chart Menu
52
Chart Layers
52
Chart Settings
56
Fish Eye 3D Settings
56
Supported Maps
57
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping
57
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature
57
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
58
Garmin Quickdraw Community
58
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Activecaptain
58
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect
59
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings
60
Navigation with a Chartplotter
60
Basic Navigation Questions
61
Route Color Coding
61
Destinations
62
Searching for a Destination by Name
62
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart
62
Searching for a Marine Services Destination
62
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go to
62
Stopping Navigation
63
Waypoints
63
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
63
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
63
Marking a man Overboard (MOB) Location
63
Projecting a Waypoint
63
Viewing a List of All Waypoints
63
Editing a Saved Waypoint
64
Moving a Saved Waypoint
64
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
65
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
65
Deleting All Waypoints
65
Routes
65
Creating and Navigating a Route from Your Present Location
66
Creating and Saving a Route
66
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths
66
Editing a Saved Route
66
Finding and Navigating a Saved Route
67
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route
67
Initiating a Search Pattern
68
Deleting a Saved Route
68
Deleting All Saved Routes
68
Auto Guidance
68
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path
68
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path
69
Adjusting a Saved Auto Guidance Path
69
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress
69
Setting a Timed Arrival
69
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
70
Tracks
71
Showing Tracks
71
Setting the Color of the Active Track
72
Saving the Active Track
72
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks
72
Editing a Saved Track
72
Saving a Track as a Route
72
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track
72
Deleting a Saved Track
72
Deleting All Saved Tracks
73
Retracing the Active Track
73
Clearing the Active Track
73
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
73
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
73
Boundaries
73
Creating a Boundary
74
Converting a Route to a Boundary
74
Converting a Track to a Boundary
74
Editing a Boundary
74
Linking a Boundary to a Smartmode Layout
74
Setting a Boundary Alarm
74
Disabling All Boundary Alarms
74
Deleting a Boundary
75
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, and Boundaries
75
Sailing Features
75
Setting the Vessel Type for Sailing Features
75
Sail Racing
75
Starting Line Guidance
75
Starting the Race Timer
76
Stopping the Race Timer
76
Setting the Distance between the Bow and the GPS Antenna
76
Laylines Settings
77
Polar Tables
77
Importing a Polar Table Manually
77
Showing Polar Data in Data Fields
78
Setting the Keel Offset
79
Sailboat Autopilot Operation
79
Wind Hold
80
Tack and Gybe
80
Heading Line and Angle Markers
81
Setting the Heading Line and Angle Markers
81
Sonar Fishfinder
82
Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals
82
Traditional Sonar View
82
Split-Frequency Sonar View
82
Split-Zoom Sonar View
83
Garmin Clearvü Sonar View
83
Garmin Sidevü Sonar View
84
Sidevü Scanning Technology
85
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen
85
Panoptix Sonar Views
85
Livevü down Sonar View
86
Livevü Forward Sonar View
87
Realvü 3D Forward Sonar View
88
Realvü 3D down Sonar View
89
Realvü 3D Historical Sonar View
90
Frontvü Sonar View
91
Livescope Sonar View
91
Perspective View
92
Selecting the Transducer Type
92
Selecting a Sonar Source
92
Renaming a Sonar Source
93
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen
93
Pausing the Sonar Display
93
Viewing Sonar History
93
Sonar Sharing
93
Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
94
Adjusting the Level of Detail
94
Adjusting the Color Intensity
95
Sonar Setup
95
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen
96
Setting the Scroll Speed
96
Adjusting the Range
96
Sonar Noise Rejection Settings
97
Sonar Appearance Settings
97
Sonar Alarms
98
Advanced Sonar Settings
99
Transducer Installation Settings
99
Sonar Frequencies
100
Turning on the A-Scope
101
Panoptix Sonar Setup
101
Adjusting the Realvü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level
101
Adjusting the Realvü Sweep Speed
101
Livevü Forward and Frontvü Sonar Settings
102
Realvü Appearance Settings
104
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings
104
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Settings
106
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Setup
106
Livescope and Perspective Appearance Settings
107
Livescope and Perspective Layout Settings
107
Livescope and Perspective Transducer Installation Settings
107
Radar
108
Radar Interpretation
108
Radar Overlay
108
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
109
Transmitting Radar Signals
109
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals
109
Setting up the Timed Transmit Mode
109
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar no Transmit Zone
109
Adjusting the Radar Range
110
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
110
Motionscope™ Doppler Radar Technology
110
Enabling a Guard Zone
110
Defining a Circular Guard Zone
111
Defining a Partial Guard Zone
111
Marpa
111
MARPA Targeting Symbols
112
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
112
Removing MARPA Targets Automatically
112
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
112
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
112
Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
112
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
113
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
113
VRM and EBL
113
Echo Trails
114
Turning on Echo Trails
114
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
114
Clearing the Echo Trails
114
Radar Settings
114
Radar Gain
114
Radar Filter Settings
116
Radar Options Menu
117
Radar Setup Menu
117
Radar Appearance Settings
117
Radar Installation Settings
118
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings
118
Selecting a Different Radar Source
118
Autopilot
119
Autopilot Configuration
119
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
119
Opening the Autopilot Screen
119
Autopilot Screen
120
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
120
Setting the Power Saver
120
Enabling the Shadow Drive™ Feature
121
Autopilot Overlay Bar
121
Engaging the Autopilot
121
Adjusting the Heading Using the Helm
122
Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode
122
Steering Patterns
122
Following the U-Turn Pattern
122
Setting up and Following the Circles Pattern
122
Setting up and Following the Zigzag Pattern
122
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern
123
Following an Orbit Pattern
123
Setting up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
123
Setting up and Following a Search Pattern
123
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
123
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
123
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch
124
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
124
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control
124
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control
124
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control with a Chartplotter
124
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Action Keys
124
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software
125
Yamaha Autopilot
125
Yamaha Autopilot Screen
126
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar
127
Force® Trolling Motor Control
127
Connecting to a Trolling Motor
127
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens
128
Trolling Motor Control Bar
128
Trolling Motor Settings
129
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
129
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
129
Setting the Bow Offset
130
Digital Selective Calling
130
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
130
Turning on DSC
130
DSC List
130
Viewing the DSC List
131
Adding a DSC Contact
131
Incoming Distress Calls
131
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress
131
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio
131
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter
131
Position Tracking
131
Viewing a Position Report
132
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel
132
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel
132
Editing Information in a Position Report
132
Garmin GPSMAP 84 Series Owner's Manual (86 pages)
Brand:
Garmin
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 7.96 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
9
Protective Cover
9
Device Overview
9
Using the Touchscreen
9
On-Screen Buttons
9
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
9
Connector View (8X10, 8X12, and 8X16 Models)
9
Connector View (8X17, 8X22, and 8X24 Models)
10
Connector View (8700 Models)
10
Tips and Shortcuts (MFD Models)
10
Tips and Shortcuts (8700 Model)
10
Accessing Owner's Manuals on the Chartplotter
10
Downloading the Manuals from the Web
11
Garmin Support Center
11
Memory Cards
11
Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 8X10/8X12/8X16)
11
Inserting a Memory Card (GPSMAP 8X17/8X22/8X24/87Xx)
11
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
11
Selecting the GPS Source
11
Customizing the Chartplotter
11
Home Screen
11
Adding an Item to Favorites
12
Customizing the Home Screen
12
Customizing Pages
12
Customizing the Layout of a Smartmode or Combination Page
12
Changing the Background Image
12
Customizing the Startup Screen
12
Recommended Startup Image Dimensions
12
Adding a Smartmode Layout
12
Creating a New Combination Page
13
Deleting a Combination Page
13
Customizing the Data Overlays
13
Resetting the Station Layouts
13
Presets
13
Saving a New Preset
13
Managing Presets
13
Setting the Vessel Type
13
Adjusting the Backlight
13
Adjusting the Color Mode
14
Turning on the Chartplotter Automatically
14
Enabling Screen Lock
14
Automatically Turning off the System
14
Activecaptain App
14
Activecaptain Roles
14
Getting Started with the Activecaptain App
14
Enabling Smart Notifications
14
Receiving Notifications
15
Managing Notifications
15
Making Notifications Private
15
Updating Software with the Activecaptain App
15
Updating Charts with Activecaptain
15
Communication with Wireless Devices
16
Wi-Fi Network
16
Setting up the Wi-Fi Wireless Network
16
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
16
Changing the Wireless Channel
16
Changing the Wi-Fi Host
16
Wireless Remote Control
16
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with the Chartplotter
16
Turning on and off the Remote Backlight
16
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters
16
Viewing Boat Data on a Garmin Nautix Device
17
Charts and 3D Chart Views
17
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart
17
Zooming in and out Using the Touchscreen
17
Chart Symbols
17
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
17
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart
18
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
18
Viewing Details about Navaids
18
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
18
Premium Charts
18
Fish Eye 3D Chart View
18
Viewing Tide Station Information
18
Animated Tide and Current Indicators
19
Showing Tides and Current Indicators
19
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
19
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
19
Automatic Identification System
19
AIS Targeting Symbols
19
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets
20
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
20
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
20
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
20
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
20
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
20
AIS Aids to Navigation
20
AIS Distress Signals
21
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission
21
AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols
21
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts
21
Turning off AIS Reception
21
Chart Menu
21
Chart Layers
21
Chart Layer Settings
21
Depth Layer Settings
21
My Vessel Layer Settings
22
Laylines Settings
22
User Data Layer Settings
22
Other Vessels Layer Settings
22
Water Layer Settings
22
Depth Range Shading
22
Weather Layer Settings
23
Radar Overlay Settings
23
Chart Settings
23
Fish Eye 3D Settings
23
Supported Maps
23
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping
23
Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature
24
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw Contours Map
24
Garmin Quickdraw Community
24
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Activecaptain
24
Downloading Garmin Quickdraw Community Maps Using Activecaptain
24
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Activecaptain
24
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with Garmin Connect
24
Sharing Your Garmin Quickdraw Contours Maps with the Garmin Quickdraw Community Using Garmin Connect
24
Traditional, Garmin Clearvü, and Sidevü Transducer Installation Settings
39
Sonar Frequencies
39
Selecting the Transducer Frequency
40
Creating a Frequency Preset
40
Turning on the A-Scope
40
Panoptix Sonar Setup
40
Zooming in a Panoptix Livevü or Livescope Sonar View
40
Adjusting the Realvü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level
40
Adjusting the Realvü Sweep Speed
40
Livevü Forward and Frontvü Sonar Menu
40
Setting the Livevü and Frontvü Transducer Transmit Angle
41
Setting the Frontvü Depth Alarm
41
Livevü and Frontvü Appearance Settings
41
Livevü and Frontvü Layout Settings
41
Realvü Appearance Settings
41
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Menu
41
Livescope and Perspective Sonar Setup
42
Livescope and Perspective Appearance Settings
42
Livescope and Perspective Layout Settings
42
Panoptix Transducer Installation Settings
42
Setting the Bow Offset
43
Calibrating the Compass
43
Radar
43
Radar Interpretation
43
Radar Overlay
43
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment
43
Transmitting Radar Signals
44
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals
44
Setting up the Timed Transmit Mode
44
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar no Transmit Zone
44
Adjusting the Radar Range
44
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range
44
Motionscope™ Doppler Radar Technology
44
Enabling a Guard Zone
44
Defining a Circular Guard Zone
44
Defining a Partial Guard Zone
45
Marpa
45
MARPA Targeting Symbols
45
Acquiring MARPA Targets Automatically
45
Assigning a MARPA Tag to an Object
45
Removing a MARPA Tag from a Targeted Object
45
Viewing Information about a MARPA-Tagged Object
45
Viewing a List of AIS and MARPA Threats
45
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen
45
VRM and EBL
45
Showing and Adjusting the VRM and the EBL
46
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object
46
Echo Trails
46
Turning on Echo Trails
46
Adjusting the Length of the Echo Trails
46
Clearing the Echo Trails
46
Radar Settings
46
Radar Gain
46
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Automatically
46
Adjusting Gain on the Radar Screen Manually
46
Radar Filter Settings
47
Adjusting Sea Clutter on the Radar Screen
47
Adjusting Rain Clutter on the Radar Screen
47
Averaging Multiple Scans on the Radar Screen
47
Radar Options Menu
47
Radar Setup Menu
47
Reducing Cross Talk Clutter on the Radar Screen
47
Radar Appearance Settings
47
Radar Installation Settings
48
Front-Of-Boat Offset
48
Setting a Custom Park Position
48
Radar My Vessel Layer Settings
48
Selecting a Different Radar Source
48
Changing the Radar Mode
48
Autopilot
48
Autopilot Configuration
48
Selecting the Preferred Heading Source
48
Opening the Autopilot Screen
49
Autopilot Screen
49
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
49
Setting the Power Saver
49
Enabling Shadow Drive
49
Autopilot Overlay Bar
49
Engaging the Autopilot
49
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm
49
Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in Step Steering Mode
49
Steering Patterns
49
Following the Williamson Turn Pattern
50
Following an Orbit Pattern
50
Setting up and Following the Cloverleaf Pattern
50
Setting up and Following a Search Pattern
50
Cancelling a Steering Pattern
50
Adjusting the Autopilot Response
50
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin Watch
50
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