Device Configuration

Device Configuration

Basic Device Configuration Questions

Question

Answer

How do I adjust the amount of detail shown on the

See “Changing the Map Zoom Detail” (page 11).

map?

 

How do I change the time zone setting?

See “Configuring the Time” (page 61).

How do I change the language setting?

See “Setting the Language” (page 58).

How do I adjust the brightness of the backlight?

See “Adjusting the Backlight” (page 3).

How do I show a compass tape at the top of the chart?

See “Showing the Compass Tape Data Bar” (page

 

65).

How do I change the color of the active track?

See “Setting the Color of the Active Track” (page 39).

How do I delete the track log on the map?

See “Clearing the Active Track” (page 41).

How do I transfer waypoints to a memory card?

See “Chartplotter Data Management” (page 69).

How do I erase all waypoints, route, and tracks?

See “Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and

 

Tracks” (page 41).

How do I check the software version and the map

See “Viewing System Information” (page 4).

version on the chartplotter?

 

Simulator Mode

WARNING

Do not try to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.

Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice using the chartplotter. The chartplotter does not track satellites in simulator mode.

Turning Simulator Mode On

From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator > On.

Configuring Simulator Mode

1.From the Home screen, select Configure > System > Simulator > Setup.

2.Complete an action:

•Select Speed. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker or the Numeric Keypad to enter the speed of your boat in simulator mode. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the on-screen keyboard. Select Done.

•Select Track Control. Select Auto Track to allow the chartplotter to set the heading automatically, or select User Track to set the heading manually.

•Select Set Position. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker to select the simulated position of your boat. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, touch the navigation chart. Select Select.

•Select Set Time. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker or the Numeric Keypad to enter the time. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the on-screen keyboard. Select Done.

•Select Set Date. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker to enter the date. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the on-screen keyboard. Select Done.

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