Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra Series User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction......................................1
Front View................................................ 1
Connector View................................... 2
Assigning a Shortcut Key.................... 2
Tips and Shortcuts.................................. 3
Accessing the Manuals from the
Web.......................................................... 3
Inserting Memory Cards......................... 3
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals..............4
Selecting the GPS Source................... 4
Customizing the Chartplotter............4
Customizing the Home Screen...............4
Customizing Pages................................. 5
Creating a New Combination Page
with the ECHOMAP Ultra.....................5
Customizing the Data Overlays.......... 6
Setting the Vessel Type.......................... 6
Adjusting the Backlight........................... 6
Adjusting the Color Mode....................... 6
Changing the Background Image........... 7
ActiveCaptain App............................ 7
ActiveCaptain Roles................................ 7
Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain
App........................................................... 8
Enabling Smart Notifications................. 8
Receiving Notifications....................... 9
Managing Notifications...................... 9
Making Notifications Private.............. 9
Updating Software with the
ActiveCaptain App................................ 10
Updating Charts with ActiveCaptain.... 10
Charts and 3D Chart Views............. 11
Navigation Chart and Fishing Chart..... 11
Zooming In and Out of the Chart...... 11
Chart Symbols................................... 12
Measuring a Distance on the
Chart................................................... 12
Creating a Waypoint on the Chart.... 12
Navigating to a Point on the Chart... 13
Viewing Location and Object
Information on a Chart...................... 13
Viewing Details about Navaids.........13
Heading Line and Angle Markers..... 14
Premium Charts.................................... 15
Viewing Tide Station Information.....15
Showing Satellite Imagery on the
Navigation Chart................................16
Viewing Aerial Photos of
Landmarks......................................... 17
Automatic Identification System......... 17
AIS Targeting Symbols..................... 17
Heading and Projected Course of
Activated AIS Targets....................... 18
Activating a Target for an AIS
Vessel.................................................18
Viewing a List of AIS Threats........... 18
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision
Alarm.................................................. 19
AIS Aids to Navigation...................... 19
AIS Distress Signals.......................... 20
Chart Menu............................................ 21
Chart Layers.......................................22
Fish Eye 3D Settings......................... 25
Supported Maps.................................... 25
Garmin Quickdraw Contours
Mapping......................................... 25
Mapping a Body of Water Using the
Garmin Quickdraw Contours Feature.. 26
Adding a Label to a Garmin Quickdraw
Contours Map........................................ 26
Garmin Quickdraw Community............ 26
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw
Community with ActiveCaptain........ 26
Connecting to the Garmin Quickdraw
Community with Garmin Connect.... 27
Garmin Quickdraw Contours
Settings.................................................. 28
Navigation with a Chartplotter........ 29
Basic Navigation Questions................. 30
Route Color Coding............................... 30
Destinations.......................................... 30
Searching for a Destination by
Name.................................................. 31
Selecting a Destination Using the
Navigation Chart................................31
Searching for a Marine Services
Destination.........................................31
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Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra Series Specifications

General

Wi-Fi	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes
Water Rating	IPX7
Power Input	10-32 Vdc
Display Size	10" or 12"
Display Resolution	1280 x 800 pixels
Sonar	CHIRP traditional and ClearVü/SideVü
Preloaded Maps	BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3
Connectivity	NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183
Mounting Options	Bail mount or flush mount
Memory Card Slot	microSD card slot
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Transducer	Compatible with GT series transducers (included or optional depending on model)