User Manuals: Garmin GPSMAP 8417 Marine Chartplotter

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Garmin GPSMAP 8417 Owner's Manual (86 pages)

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 7 MB

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
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
50
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20 Remote Control
50
Reactor™ Autopilot Remote Control
50
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control Software
51
Yamaha Autopilot
51
Yamaha Autopilot Screen
51
Yamaha Autopilot Settings
51
Yamaha Autopilot Overlay Bar
51
Force Trolling Motor Control
51
Connecting to a Trolling Motor
52
Adding the Trolling Motor Controls to Screens
52
Trolling Motor Control Bar
52
Trolling Motor Settings
52
Assigning a Shortcut to the Trolling Motor Remote Control Shortcut Keys
52
Calibrating the Trolling Motor Compass
52
Setting the Bow Offset
52
Digital Selective Calling
53
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality
53
Turning on DSC
53
DSC List
53
Viewing the DSC List
53
Adding a DSC Contact
53
Incoming Distress Calls
53
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress
53
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF Radio
53
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter
53
Viewing Fish Mapping Data
63
Viewing Sea Conditions
63
Surface Winds
63
Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction
63
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another Time Period
64
Viewing Sea Temperature Information
64
Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data
64
Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range
64
Visibility Information
64
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time Period
64
Viewing Buoy Reports
64
Viewing Local Weather Information Near a Buoy
64
Weather Overlay
64
Viewing Weather Subscription Information
64
Alternating Among Multiple Video Sources
65
Networked Video Devices
65
Using Video Presets on Networked Video Cameras
65
Saving Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera
65
Naming Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera
65
Activating Video Presets on a Networked Video Camera
65
Camera Settings
65
Video Settings
65
Associating the Camera to a Video Source
65
Video Camera Movement Control
65
Controlling a Video Camera Using Gestures
66
Configuring the Video Appearance
66
Garmin VIRB Action Cameras
66
Connecting a VIRB 360 Action Camera
66
Connecting a VIRB Action Camera
66
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera with the Chartplotter
66
Controlling the VIRB Action Camera Video Playback
66
Deleting a VIRB Video
67
Starting a VIRB Video Slideshow
67
VIRB Action Camera Settings
67
VIRB Action Camera Video Setup Settings
67
Adding the VIRB Action Camera Controls to Other Screens
67
HDMI Video Considerations
67
Controlling HDMI Audio
68
Pairing the GC™ 100 Camera with a Garmin Chartplotter
68
Device Configuration
68
System Settings
68
Sounds and Display Settings
68
Audio Settings
68
GPS Settings
68
Station Settings
68
Viewing System Software Information
69
Viewing the Event Log
69
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
69
Preferences Settings
69
Units Settings
69
Navigation Settings
69
Auto Guidance Path Configurations
69
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
69
Communications Settings
70
NMEA 0183 Settings
70
Configuring NMEA 0183 Output Sentences
70
Setting the Communication Format for each NMEA 0183 Port
70
NMEA 2000 Settings
70
Naming Devices and Sensors on the Network
70
Marine Network
70
Setting Alarms
71
Navigation Alarms
71
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm
71
System Alarms
71
Sonar Alarms
71
Setting Weather Alarms
71
Setting the Fuel Alarm
71
My Vessel Settings
71
Setting the Keel Offset
72
Setting the Water Temperature Offset
72
Calibrating a Water-Speed Device
72
Other Vessels Settings
72
Settings that Are Synced on the Garmin Marine Network
73
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings
73
Sharing and Managing User Data
73
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes
73
Copying User Data from a Memory Card
73
Copying User Data to a Memory Card
73
Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card and Garmin Express
74
Backing up Data to a Computer
74
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
74
Saving System Information to a Memory Card
74
Appendix
74
Activecaptain and Garmin Express
74
Garmin Express App
74
Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer
74
Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App
74
Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App
75
Software Updates
75
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card Using Garmin Express
75
Updating the Device Software Using a Memory Card
75
NMEA 0183 with Audio Cable Pinout
76
Touchscreen Controls for a Connected Computer (MFD Models)
76
Model
76
Controlling a Computer with the Chartplotter
77
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the Chartplotter
77
Pairing the GRID Device with the Chartplotter from the GRID Device
77
Rotating the GRID Remote Input Device
77
Cleaning the Screen
77
Viewing Images on a Memory Card
77
Screenshots
77
Capturing Screenshots
77
Copying Screenshots to a Computer
77
Troubleshooting
77
My Device will Not Turn on or Keeps Turning off
78
My Device Is Not Creating Waypoints in the Correct
78
Location
78
Contacting Garmin Support
78
Specifications
78
GPSMAP 8X10 Specifications
78
GPSMAP 8X12 Specifications
78
GPSMAP 8X16 Specifications
79
GPSMAP 8X17 Specifications
79
GPSMAP 8X22 Specifications
79
GPSMAP 8X24 Specifications
79
GPSMAP 8700 Specifications
80
Sonar Models Specifications
80
NMEA 2000 PGN Information
80
J1939 Information
81
NMEA 0183 Information
81
Index
82

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