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Garmin STRIKER PLUS 5 User Manual

Garmin STRIKER PLUS 5
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STRIKER™ PLUS 4/5/7/9
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Garmin STRIKER PLUS 5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size5 inches
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Display TypeWVGA color
Transmit Power500 W (RMS)
GPSYes
Waypoints5, 000
Routes100
Waterproof RatingIPX7
Mark WaypointsYes
Track RecordingYes
Water Temperature Log and GraphYes
Sonar TypeCHIRP
Sonar Frequencies Supported77/200 kHz
Mounting TypeFlush mount, tilt/swivel bracket
Maximum Depth2, 300 ft (fresh water); 1, 100 ft (salt water)
Battery LifeNot applicable (depends on external power source)

Summary

Introduction

Device Keys

Describes the function of each physical button on the device.

Home Screen

Provides access to all device features and can be customized.

GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition

Explains how the device acquires satellite data for location.

Customizing the Chartplotter

Customizing the Home Screen

Allows adding, rearranging, or removing items on the Home screen.

Combination Pages

Explains how to create custom screen layouts combining multiple functions.

Creating a New Combination Page with the STRIKER Plus 5/7/9

Step-by-step guide to creating a custom combination page for specific models.

Creating a New Combination Page with the STRIKER Plus 4

Steps to create a custom combination page for a specific model.

ActiveCaptain App

ActiveCaptain Roles

Defines user roles (Owner, Guest) and their access levels within the app.

Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App

Guide to connecting the mobile device to the STRIKER Plus via Wi-Fi.

Receiving Smart Notifications

Explains how to display mobile notifications (calls, texts) on the device.

Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App

Sonar Fishfinder

Traditional Sonar View

Displays a large image of sonar readings from a transducer.

Garmin ClearVü Sonar View

Provides detailed scanning sonar images of the fishing environment.

SideVü Sonar View

Shows a picture of what lies to the sides of the boat for searching.

Split-Screen Frequency

Allows viewing two frequencies simultaneously for deeper and detailed sonar readings.

Flasher

Shows sonar information on a circular depth scale indicating what's beneath the boat.

Split-Zoom View

Displays a full view and a magnified portion of the sonar graph.

Selecting Frequencies

Choose frequencies for sonar screen for optimal viewing.

Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using the Device Keys

Mark a location as a waypoint directly from the sonar screen.

Pausing the Sonar

Temporarily stops the sonar display for closer examination.

Adjusting the Zoom

Manually or automatically adjusts the zoom level of the sonar display.

Locking the Screen to the Water Bottom

Locks the sonar screen to the water bottom for consistent depth reference.

Sonar Appearance Settings

Configures display elements like color, A-Scope, and symbols.

Sonar Noise Rejection Settings

Reduces interference and surface noise for a clearer sonar image.

Overlay Number Settings

Customizes the data displayed on the sonar screen.

Selecting the Transducer Type

Sonar Frequencies

Sonar Gain

Setting the Gain Automatically

Automatically adjusts sonar gain based on conditions.

Setting the Gain Manually

Manually adjusts sonar gain for optimal target visibility.

Adjusting the Range of the Depth Scale

Garmin Quickdraw Contours Settings

Recording Offset

Adjusts distance between sonar depth and contour recording depth.

User Display Offset

Compensates contour depths for water level changes.

Depth Range Shading

Specifies depth ranges and colors for fishing maps.

Navigation with the STRIKER Plus

Searching for a Destination by Name

Search for saved waypoints, routes, or marine services by name.

Creating a Waypoint on the Map

Mark a location on the map as a waypoint.

Navigating to a Waypoint

Set course and travel to a waypoint.

Creating and Navigating a Route Using the Map

Create and follow a multi-point route on the map.

Stopping Navigation

How to end an active navigation session.

Waypoints

Locations recorded and stored on the device.

Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint

Saves the current location as a waypoint with a single button press.

Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location

Manually creates a waypoint by entering coordinates or selecting on chart.

Marking and Navigating to a Man Overboard Location

Quickly mark and navigate back to a man overboard position.

Measuring Distance on the Map

Measures the distance between two points on the map.

Viewing a List of all Waypoints

Displays all saved waypoints for management.

Editing a Saved Waypoint

Modifies the name, symbol, or location of a saved waypoint.

Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB

Removes individual waypoints or man overboard markers.

Deleting All Waypoints

Clears all saved waypoints from the device.

Routes

Creating and Saving a Route

Creates and saves a route including all its waypoints.

Viewing a List of Routes

Displays all saved routes for management.

Editing a Saved Route

Modifies the name or turns of a saved route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route

Selects and follows a saved route, either forward or backward.

Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route

Navigates parallel to a saved route, offset by a specified distance.

Tracks

Showing Tracks

Displays a trailing line on the chart indicating your track.

Clearing the Active Track

Clears the track memory; active track recording continues.

Saving the Active Track

Saves the currently recorded active track.

Viewing a List of Saved Tracks

Displays all saved tracks for management.

Editing a Saved Track

Modifies the name or color of a saved track.

Saving a Track as a Route

Converts a saved track into a navigable route.

Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track

Selects and follows a previously recorded track.

Deleting a Saved Track

Removes a specific saved track from the device.

Deleting All Saved Tracks

Clears all saved tracks from the device memory.

Retracing the Active Track

Follows the currently recorded active track.

Setting the Color of the Active Track

Assigns a color to the active track display.

Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording

Configures how track log memory is managed during recording.

Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log

Sets the frequency at which track plot points are recorded.

Device Configuration

System Settings

Adjusts display settings like backlight and color scheme.

System Settings

System Information

Provides information about the device and software version.

My Vessel Settings

Configures vessel-specific settings like transducer type and keel offset.

Setting the Keel Offset

Compensates water depth reading for the transducer installation location.

Setting the Water Temperature Offset

Compensates temperature reading from a temperature-capable transducer.

Alarms Settings

Configures navigation, system, and sonar alarms.

Unit Settings

System Units

Sets the unit format for the device.

Variance

Sets magnetic declination for navigation reference.

North Reference

Sets direction references for heading information.

Position Format

Sets the position format in which location readings appear.

Map Datum

Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured.

Time Format

Sets the time format to 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC.

Time Zone

Sets the device's time zone.

Daylight Savings Time

Enables or disables daylight savings time adjustments.

Navigation Settings

Route Labels

Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on the map.

Turn Transition Activ.

Sets turn transition calculation based on time or distance.

Turn Transition Time

Sets minutes before turn for transition when time is selected.

Turn Transition Dist.

Sets distance before turn for transition when distance is selected.

Route Start

Selects a starting point for route navigation.

Restoring the Factory Default Settings

Sharing and Managing User Data

Connecting to a Garmin Device to Share User Data

Connects STRIKER Plus to compatible Garmin devices to share data.

Clearing Saved Data

Removes saved user data like waypoints, routes, and tracks from memory.

Troubleshooting

My device will not turn on or keeps turning off

Addresses power issues, checking fuses and voltage.

My device will not acquire GPS signals

Troubleshoots issues with acquiring satellite signals.

My sonar does not work

Checks transducer connection and sonar enablement.

My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location

Addresses map datum and position format mismatches for waypoints.

My device does not display the correct time

Checks GPS fix and time zone settings for correct time display.

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