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Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Series User Manual

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Updating Built-In Maps with a Memory Card and Garmin Express
You can update the built-in maps using the Garmin Express computer application and a memory card.
1 Insert a memory card into the computer's card slot (Memory Cards, page10).
2 Open the Garmin Express application.
If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, you can download it from
garmin.com/express.
3 If necessary, register your device (Registering Your Device Using the Garmin Express App, page192).
4 Click Vessel > View Details.
5 Click Download next to the map to update.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download.
7 Wait while the update downloads.
The update may take an extended period of time.
8 After the download is complete, eject the card from the computer.
9 Insert the memory card into the card slot (Memory Cards, page10).
10 On the chartplotter, select Settings > System > System Information > Update Built-In Map.
The updated chart appears on your chartplotter.
Backing Up Data to a Computer
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2 Select Info > Manage User Data > Data Transfer > Save to Card.
3 Select a file name from the list, or select Add New File.
4 Select Save to Card.
5 Remove the memory card, and insert it into a card reader attached to a computer.
6 Open the Garmin\UserData folder on the memory card.
7 Copy the backup file on the card and paste it to any location on the computer.
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter
1 Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached to the computer.
2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card, into a folder named Garmin\UserData.
3 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
4 Select Info > Manage User Data > Data Transfer > Replace from Card.
Saving System Information to a Memory Card
You can save system information to a memory card as a troubleshooting tool. A product support representative
may ask you to use this information to retrieve data about the network.
1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.
2 Select Settings > System > System Information > Garmin Devices > Save to Card.
3 If necessary, select the memory card to save system information to.
4 Remove the memory card.
190 Sharing and Managing User Data

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Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size12" or 16"
Water ResistanceIPX7
Power Supply10-32 VDC
Built-in SonarNo
MicroSD Card SlotYes
Display TypeMulti-touch display
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth, NMEA 2000
Chart CompatibilityBlueChart g3, LakeVü g3
Video InputYes, supports video input from cameras
CHIRP SonarYes, when connected to compatible transducer
CHIRP ClearVüCompatible with ClearVü transducers
CHIRP SideVüCompatible with SideVü transducers
DimensionsVaries by model
WeightVaries by model

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