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Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 5 Series User Manual

Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 5 Series
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ECHOMAP
UHD2 5X/7X
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 5 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGarmin
ModelECHOMAP UHD2 5 Series
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Front View

Overview of the device's physical layout, including key buttons and ports.

Device Keys

Explains the function of each button on the device for user interaction.

Connector View

Identifies and describes the ports on the device for external connections.

Tips and Shortcuts

Provides useful operational tips and quick methods for common device functions.

Garmin Support Center

Information on where to find help, product manuals, and customer support.

Inserting Memory Cards

Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals

Steps and information on how the device obtains GPS signals for positioning.

Selecting the GPS Source

How to choose the preferred GPS data source if multiple are available.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Home Screen

Overview of the chartplotter's main interface and its accessible features.

Rearranging the Home Screen

Instructions on how to customize the layout and order of home screen items.

Customizing Pages

General guidance on personalizing display pages and their content.

Customizing with Combination Pages

Guide to customizing pages that display multiple data panes simultaneously.

ActiveCaptain App

ActiveCaptain Roles

Explains the different user roles (Owner, Guest) and their app capabilities.

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

Instructions for initial setup and connection of the ActiveCaptain mobile app.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App

How to update device software using the ActiveCaptain mobile application.

Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain

How to download and transfer chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app.

Wireless Sharing

Setting Up the Wi-Fi Network

Steps to configure the device's Wi-Fi network for wireless sharing.

Connecting Two ECHOMAP UHD2 Devices to Share User Data and Sonar

Guide on pairing two devices for wireless data and sonar sharing.

Troubleshooting Wireless Connection

Common issues and solutions for wireless connectivity problems.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart

Details on the standard navigation chart and the specialized fishing chart.

Chart Symbols

Key to understanding the various symbols used on the detailed charts.

Navigating to a Point on the Chart

Instructions for setting a course to a selected point on the chart.

Chart Menu

Overview of options and settings available within the chart menu.

Premium Charts

Fish Eye 3D Chart View

Explanation of the underwater 3D view for fishing and bathymetry.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Mapping

Mapping a Body of Water Using the Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature

Step-by-step guide to recording depth contours for custom maps.

Garmin Quickdraw Community

Information about the online community for sharing and downloading contour maps.

Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw Community with ActiveCaptain

How to access the community via the ActiveCaptain mobile application.

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

Recording Offset

Sets the distance between sonar and contour recording depths.

Navigation with a Chartplotter

Basic Navigation Questions

FAQ addressing common navigation tasks and feature usage.

Route Color Coding

Explains the meaning of different colors used for route lines on the chart.

Destinations

How to select and navigate to various destinations.

Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To

Instructions for navigating directly to a selected point.

Waypoints

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

How to save the current device position as a waypoint.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

How to create waypoints at specific coordinates or on the chart.

Marking a Man Overboard (MOB) Location

Special function to mark MOB locations for quick return navigation.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

How to access and review all saved waypoints on the device.

Routes

Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present Location

How to create and immediately navigate a route without saving it.

Creating and Saving a Route

Step-by-step guide to creating and saving multi-turn navigation routes.

Finding and Navigating a Saved Route

How to locate and follow previously saved navigation routes.

Auto Guidance

Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path

Step-by-step instructions for using Auto Guidance for navigation.

Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path

How to create and save custom Auto Guidance paths.

Auto Guidance Path Configurations

Settings to customize how Auto Guidance calculates navigation paths.

Tracks

Showing Tracks

How to display recorded boat tracks on the chart.

Saving the Active Track

How to save the currently recorded track for later use.

Editing a Saved Track

How to modify saved tracks, including color and conversion to routes/boundaries.

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track

How to locate and follow previously saved boat tracks.

Boundaries

Creating a Boundary

Steps to create new boundary shapes (areas, lines, circles) on the chart.

Editing a Boundary

How to modify existing boundaries and their display options.

Setting a Boundary Alarm

How to set alarms for entering or exiting defined boundaries.

Sonar Fishfinder

Stopping the Transmission of Sonar Signals

How to disable or turn off sonar signal transmission.

Traditional Sonar View

Explanation of the standard, full-screen sonar display view.

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View

Details on the Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar technology.

Flasher View

Explanation of the circular depth-based sonar display.

Sonar Setup

Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen

How to adjust zoom levels for detailed sonar viewing.

Setting the Scroll Speed

How to adjust the speed at which sonar data scrolls across the screen.

Adjusting the Range

How to adjust the depth range displayed on the sonar screen.

Sonar Noise Rejection Settings

How to reduce interference and clutter on the sonar screen.

Gauges and Graphs

Viewing the Gauges

How to access and display various gauges for engine and environmental data.

Changing the Data Shown in a Gauge

How to customize the data displayed in individual gauges.

Customizing the Gauges

How to add, remove, or change gauge pages and layouts.

Setting the Graph Range and Time Scales

How to adjust the time and depth scales for graphical data displays.

Warning Manager

Viewing Messages

How to access and review system warning and alarm messages.

Saving Messages to a Memory Card

How to save warning messages to a memory card for later review.

Device Configuration

System Settings

General settings for the device's operating system and features.

Sounds and Display Settings

How to configure audio alerts and visual display options.

GPS Settings

Configuration options for GPS reception and accuracy settings.

Preferences Settings

User preferences for units, language, navigation, and keyboard layout.

Communications Settings

Setting Alarms

How to configure various system and notification alarms.

Navigation Alarms

How to set specific alarms for navigation events like arrival or off-course.

Sonar Alarms

How to set alarms for sonar-related conditions like shallow or deep water.

My Vessel Settings

Setting the Keel Offset

How to compensate depth readings based on transducer installation location.

Sharing and Managing User Data

Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes

How to choose file formats for importing/exporting user data.

Copying User Data from a Memory Card

How to transfer user data from a memory card to the device.

Copying User Data to a Memory Card

How to save user data from the device to a memory card.

Backing Up Data to a Computer

How to create a backup of device data on a computer.

Appendix

ActiveCaptain and Garmin Express

Comparison of the ActiveCaptain mobile and Garmin Express desktop apps.

Installing the Garmin Express App on a Computer

Instructions for installing the Garmin Express software on a computer.

Updating Your Charts Using the Garmin Express App

How to update device charts using the Garmin Express application.

Software Updates

Information and methods for updating the device's system software.

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