2
Select an option:
• Adjust the backlight level.
• Select Auto.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Color
Mode.
TIP: Select > Color Mode from any screen to access the
color settings.
2
Select an option.
Customizing the Startup Screen
You can personalize the startup, splash screen on your
chartplotter.
1
Insert a memory card that contains the image you want to
use.
2
Select Settings > System > Sounds and Display > Startup
Image > Select Image.
3
Select the memory card slot.
4
Select the image.
For the best results, use an image that is 50 MB or less.
5
Select Set as Startup Image.
To view the splash screen with the new image, turn the
chartplotter off and on.
Communication with Wireless Devices
The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you
can connect wireless devices.
Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps,
including BlueChart
®
Mobile and Garmin Helm
™
. See
www.garmin.com for more information.
Wi‑Fi
®
Network
Setting Up the Wi‑Fi Wireless Network
The chartplotters can create a Wi‑Fi network to which you can
connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless
network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >
Wi-Fi® > On > OK.
2
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
3
Enter a password.
You will need this password to access the wireless network
from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter
Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter
wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless
network (Setting Up the Wi
‑
Fi Wireless Network, page 4).
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to
share data.
1
From the wireless device, turn on the Wi‑Fi technology and
search for wireless networks.
2
Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting
Up the Wi
‑
Fi Wireless Network, page 4).
3
Enter the network password.
Changing the Wireless Channel
You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding
or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >
Advanced > Channel.
2
Enter a new channel.
You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices
connected to this network.
Changing the Wi‑Fi Host
You can change which chartplotter is serving as the Wi‑Fi host.
The can be helpful if you are having trouble with Wi‑Fi
communications. Changing the Wi‑Fi host allows you to select a
chartplotter that is physically closer to your mobile device.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wi-Fi® Network >
Advanced > Wi-Fi® Host.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Wireless Remote Control
Pairing the Wireless Remote Control With the
Chartplotter
Before you can use the wireless remote control with a
chartplotter, you must pair the remote with the chartplotter.
You can connect a single remote to multiple plotters, and then
press the pairing key to switch between the chartlotters.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Wireless Remote.
2
Select New Connection.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning On and Off the Remote Backlight
Turning off the remote backlight can significantly increase the
battery life.
1
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remote > Backlight.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Disconnecting the Remote from All Chartplotters
1
On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remote > Disconnect All.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Garmin Helm Application with the
Chartplotter
Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm
application, you must download and install the application, and
connect the chartplotter to a Wi‑Fi router.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Helm App.
2
Select an option.
3
Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.
Wireless Wind Sensor
Connecting a Wireless Sensor to the Chartplotter
You can view data from a compatible wireless sensor on the
chartplotter.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices.
2
Select the wind sensor.
3
Select Enable.
The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the
wireless sensor.
To view data from the sensor, add the data to a data field or
gauge.
Adjusting the Wind Sensor Orientation
You should adjust this setting if the sensor does not face the
front of the boat, exactly parallel to the center line.
NOTE: The opening where the cable connects to the pole
indicates the front of the sensor.
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