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Garmin GPSMAP 700 User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 700
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GPSMAP
®
700 series
owners manual

Table of Contents

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Garmin GPSMAP 700 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Routes100
SD Card SlotYes
AntennaInternal
Display Size7 inches
WaterproofYes, IPX7
Preloaded MapsYes
Waypoints3000
Track Log10, 000 points
NMEA Input/OutputNMEA 0183, NMEA 2000

Summary

Introduction

Tips and Shortcuts

Quickly access common functions like returning to the Home screen and adjusting settings.

Manual Conventions

Explains how to interpret instructions, including the use of arrows for sequential selection.

Getting Started

Front and Back Panels

Identifies and describes the function of the chartplotter's front and back panel controls and connectors.

Turning On the Chartplotter

Instructions on how to power on the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter using the Power key.

Adjusting the Backlight

Guides users on how to adjust screen brightness manually or automatically for optimal visibility.

Inserting and Removing Data and Memory Cards

Details on how to insert or eject SD cards for data storage and map updates.

Viewing System Information

How to access device information like software version, unit ID, and map details.

Charts and 3D Chart Views

Navigation Chart

Using the primary chart view for planning courses, viewing map data, and navigation.

Perspective 3D

Provides a 3D view from above and behind the boat for enhanced visual navigation.

Fish Eye 3D

Offers an underwater 3D view of the sea or lake floor using depth contour lines.

Auto Guidance

Automatically creates and suggests the best path to a destination using chart information.

Navigation

Navigation with a Chartplotter

Steps to navigate using the chartplotter by setting a destination and following a course or route.

Waypoints

Information on marking, saving, editing, and navigating to waypoints.

Routes

Instructions for creating, saving, editing, and navigating saved routes.

Tracks

Details on showing, saving, editing, and retracing the boat's active track log.

Where To?

Navigating to a Marine Services Destination

How to search for and navigate to nearby marine services like fuel or repair locations.

Searching for, and Navigating to, a Destination

Methods for searching for destinations by name and initiating navigation.

Almanac, On-boat, and Environmental Data

Almanac Data

Information on tides, currents, and celestial data displayed on the chartplotter.

On-boat Data

Accessing data related to the boat's systems, including engine and fuel gauges.

Engine and Fuel Gauges

Viewing and customizing engine and fuel gauge displays and alarms.

Device Configuration

Display Configuration

Settings for sound, language, and other display-related preferences.

Navigation Preferences

Customizing route labels and turn transition settings for navigation.

Auto Guidance Line Configurations

Setting parameters for Auto Guidance, including safe depth and shoreline distance.

Alarms

Configuring various alarms, including navigation, system, and safety alarms.

Chartplotter Data Management

Procedures for copying, backing up, and restoring chartplotter data.

Radar

Transmitting Radar Signals

Instructions for connecting, powering on, and transmitting radar signals.

Radar Display Modes

Overview of available radar modes like Cruising, Harbor, Offshore, and Sentry.

Optimizing the Radar Display

Tips and procedures for adjusting radar settings for optimal performance and clarity.

Sonar

Sonar Views

Describes the different sonar display views: full-screen, split-zoom, and split-frequency.

Sonar Display Appearance

Customizing sonar screen appearance, including scroll speed, noise, and depth lines.

Sonar Alarms

Setting up alarms for shallow water, deep water, water temperature, and fish detection.

Digital Selective Calling

Incoming Distress Calls

How the chartplotter alerts users to DSC distress calls received from a VHF radio.

Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from the Chartplotter

Procedure for initiating an MOB distress call from the chartplotter via VHF radio.

Individual Routine Calls

Using the chartplotter to set up and make individual routine calls via VHF radio.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications for the GPSMAP 700 series chartplotter.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

Steps to calibrate the chartplotter's touchscreen if it becomes unresponsive.

NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000

Information on connecting to NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 networks and data configuration.

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