GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and settings.
System Information: Provides information about the devices on the network and the software version.
Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.
Auto Power Up: Turns the device on automatically when power is applied.
Station Settings
Select Settings > System > Station Information.
Change Station: Sets the entire station to a new set of defaults based on the location of this station. You can also select to use this display as a
GRID Pairing: Allows you to pair a GRID™ remote input device with this station.
Display Order: Sets the order of the displays, which is important when using a GRID remote input device.
Reset Stations: Restores the factory default layouts for all displays in the station.
Viewing System Software Information
You can view the software version, the basemap version, any supplemental map information (if applicable), the software version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit ID number. You may need this information to update the system software or to purchase additional map data information.
Select Settings > System > System Information.
Viewing the Event Log
The event log shows a list of system events.
Select Settings > System > System Information > Event Log.
Preferences SettingsSelect Settings > Preferences.
Units: Sets units of measure.
Language: Sets the
Navigation: Sets navigation preferences.
Keyboard Layout: Arranges the keys on the
Units Settings
Select Settings > Preferences > Units.
System Units: Sets the unit format for the device.
Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between magnetic north and true north, for your present location.
North Reference: Sets the direction references used in calculating heading information. True sets geographic north as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as the north reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the north reference.
Position Format: Sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format.
Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different map datum.
Time: Sets the time format, time zone, and daylight saving time.
Navigation Settings
NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or hardware.
Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation.
Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on the map.
Turn Transition: Adjusts how the chartplotter transitions to the next turn or leg or the route. You can set the transition to be based on time or distance before the turn. You can increase the time or distance value to help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a route or an Auto Guidance line with many frequent turns or at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds, lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.
Auto Guidance: Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth, Safe Height, and Shoreline Distance, when you are using some premium maps.
Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.
Auto Guidance Line Configurations
CAUTION
The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. If an area at the beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart, the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message appears.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas.
You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.
Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.
NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3 feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route calculations.
Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under.
Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the
Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating. The available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting the Distance from Shore).
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas.
The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line may move if you change this setting while navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or
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