GARMIN STRIKER Series Owner’s Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Garmin
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STRIKER Series
STRIKERTM Series
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………………………………………………… 1 Device Keys
…………………………………………………………………….. 1 Contacting Garmin® Product Support
…………………………………. 1 Selecting the Transducer Type …………………………………………… 1 Zooming on
the STRIKER 4 ………………………………………………. 1 Panning on the STRIKER 4
……………………………………………….. 1 Adjusting the Backlight ……………………………………………………… 1
Adjusting the Color Mode ………………………………………………….. 1 Setting the Beeper
……………………………………………………………. 1 GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition ………………………………………….
1
Home Screen………………………………………………………… 1 Customizing the Home Screen
…………………………………………… 1
Adding a New Layout to the Home Screen of the STRIKER 5 or 7
…………………………………………………………………………….. 2 Adding a New Layout to the Home Screen
………………………. 2 Adding the Numbers Screen ………………………………………………. 2 Numbers
…………………………………………………………………….. 2 Adding the Data Graphs Screen ………………………………………….
2 Data Graphs ………………………………………………………………… 2
Sonar……………………………………………………………………. 2 Full Screen Sonar ……………………………………………………………..
2 Garmin ClearVü Sonar View ………………………………………………. 2 SideVü Sonar View
…………………………………………………………… 3 Split-Screen Frequency …………………………………………………….. 3
Flasher ……………………………………………………………………………. 3 Split-Zoom View
……………………………………………………………….. 3 Pausing the Sonar ……………………………………………………………. 4
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using Your Present Location
………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using
a Different Location ………………………………………………………………………….. 4 Adjusting the Zoom
…………………………………………………………… 4
Locking the Screen to the Water Bottom …………………………. 4 Sonar Frequencies
…………………………………………………………… 4
Selecting Frequencies ………………………………………………….. 4 Creating a Frequency Preset
…………………………………………. 4 Sonar Gain ………………………………………………………………………. 4 Setting the Gain
Automatically ……………………………………….. 4 Setting the Gain Manually ………………………………………………
4 Adjusting the Range of the Depth Scale ………………………………. 4 Sonar Setup
…………………………………………………………………….. 5 Showing and Adjusting the Depth Line
……………………………. 5 Setting the Scroll Speed ……………………………………………….. 5 Setting the
Bottom Search Limit …………………………………….. 5 Sonar Appearance Settings
…………………………………………… 5 Sonar Noise Rejection Settings ……………………………………… 5 Overlay
Number Settings ………………………………………………. 6
Waypoints…………………………………………………………….. 6 Marking Your Present Location as a
Waypoint …………………….. 6 Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location ………………………….
6 Editing a Saved Waypoint ………………………………………………….. 6 Marking and Navigating to a
Man Overboard Location ………….. 6 Navigating to a Waypoint ……………………………………………………
6 Measuring Distance on the Waypoint Map …………………………… 6 Deleting a Waypoint or
an MOB …………………………………………. 6 Deleting All Waypoints ………………………………………………………. 6
Sharing Waypoints and Routes Across Devices …………………… 6 Waypoint Map Settings
……………………………………………………… 6
Routes………………………………………………………………….. 7 Creating and Navigating a Route Using the
Waypoint Map ……. 7 Editing a Saved Route ………………………………………………………. 7 Viewing a
List of Routes ……………………………………………………. 7 Browsing for and Navigating a Saved
Route ………………………… 7
Deleting a Saved Route …………………………………………………….. 7 Deleting All Saved Routes
…………………………………………………. 7
Track …………………………………………………………………….. 7 Setting the Color of the Track
…………………………………………….. 7 Clearing the Track ……………………………………………………………. 7 Managing
the Track Log Memory During Recording ……………… 7 Configuring the Recording
Interval of the Track Log ……………… 7 Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and
Tracks ………………. 7
Device Configuration…………………………………………….. 7 System Settings
……………………………………………………………….. 7
System Information ………………………………………………………. 8 My Vessel Settings
…………………………………………………………… 8
Setting the Keel Offset ………………………………………………….. 8 Setting the Water Temperature
Offset …………………………….. 8 Alarms Settings ………………………………………………………………… 8 Navigation
Alarms ………………………………………………………… 8 System Alarms …………………………………………………………….. 8
Sonar Alarms ………………………………………………………………. 8 Unit Settings
……………………………………………………………………. 8 Navigation Settings …………………………………………………………… 9
Restoring the Factory Default Settings ………………………………… 9
Appendix………………………………………………………………. 9 Registering Your Device
……………………………………………………. 9 Specifications …………………………………………………………………… 9
Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………….. 9
My device does not turn on ……………………………………………. 9 My sonar does not work
………………………………………………… 9 My device is not creating waypoints in the correct
location ……………………………………………………………………….. 9
Index…………………………………………………………………… 10
Table of Contents
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Introduction
WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
Device Keys
· Select to zoom in. · Select to zoom out.
Panning on the STRIKER 4
You can move the Waypoint Map to view an area other than your present
location. 1 Select or to start panning. 2 Use the arrow keys to pan. TIP: You
can select to zoom.
Adjusting the Backlight
1 Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
2 Adjust the backlight.
Returns to the previous screen. Returns to the home screen when held. Scrolls,
highlights options, and moves the cursor. Zooms in and out of a view. (Not
available on all models.)
Closes a menu, when applicable. Opens a menu of options for the page, when
applicable. Turns on and off the device when held. Performs one or more of
these actions when quickly pressed: · Adjusts the backlight · Adjusts the
color mode · Enables and disables sonar Acknowledges messages and selects
options.
Saves the present location as a waypoint.
Zooms out of a view. (Not available on all models.) Zooms in to a view. (Not
available on all models.)
NOTICE Before turning on the device, you must firmly press the connectors into
the appropriate holes in the device. If the cables are not pressed far enough
into the device, the device appears to lose power or stop working.
Contacting Garmin® Product Support
· Go to www.support.garmin.com for in-country support information.
· In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or
1-800-800-1020. · In the UK, call 0808
238 0000. · In Europe, call +44 (0) 870 850 1241.
Selecting the Transducer Type
If you are connecting a transducer that was not included with the
chartplotter, you may need to set the transducer type to make the sonar
function properly. If the device automatically detected your transducer, this
option does not appear. This chartplotter is compatible with the Garmin
ClearVüTM transducer as well as a range of accessory transducers including
Garmin GT transducers, which are available at www.garmin.com. 1 Select
Settings > My Vessel > Transducer Type. 2 Select the type of transducer you
are using.
Zooming on the STRIKER 4
You can zoom in and out of the Waypoint Map.
TIP: From any screen, press repeatedly to scroll through the brightness
levels. This can be helpful when the brightness is so low you cannot see the
screen.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1 Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode. TIP: Select > Color Mode
from any screen to access the color settings.
2 Select an option.
Setting the Beeper
You can set when the device makes sounds. 1 Select Settings > System > Beeper.
2 Select an option:
· To have the device beep when you select an item and when an alarm is
triggered, select On (Selections and Alarms).
· To have the device beep only when alarms are triggered, select Alarms Only.
GPS Satellite Signal Acquisition
When you turn on the fishfinder, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data
and establish the current location. When the fishfinder acquires satellite
signals, appears at the top of the Home screen. When the fishfinder loses
satellite signals, disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on the
screen. For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com /aboutGPS.
Home Screen
The fishfinder home screen provides access to all of the features in the
fishfinder. The features are dependant on the accessories you have connected
to the fishfinder. You may not have all of the options and features discussed
in this manual. When viewing another screen, you can return to the home screen
by holding . You can customize the layout of the screens.
Customizing the Home Screen
You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen. 1 From the Home
screen, select Customize Home. 2 Select an option:
· To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to move, and select
the new location.
Introduction
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· To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and select the new item.
· To remove an item you have added to the Home screen, select Remove, and
select the item.
Adding a New Layout to the Home Screen of the STRIKER 5 or 7 You can create a
custom screen to suit your needs, which is added to your home screen. 1 Select
Customize Home > Add > Add New Layout. 2 Select a function layout. 3 Select a
window to change. 4 Select a screen to add. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for
additional windows. 6 Select Data (Hidden) (optional). 7 Select an option:
· To customize the data shown on the screen, select Overlay Numbers.
· To turn on and off the compass tape data bar, select Compass Tape.
8 Select Next. 9 Enter a name for the combination.
TIP: · Select to save.
· Hold to clear data.
· Select or to change letter case. 10Use the arrow keys to resize the windows.
11Use the arrow keys to select a home screen location.
Adding a New Layout to the Home Screen You can create a custom screen to suit
your needs, which is added to your home screen. 1 Select Customize Home > Add
Add New Layout. 2 Select the first function. 3 Select the second function. 4 Select Split to choose the direction of the split screen
(optional). 5 Select Next. 6 Enter a name for the combination.
TIP: · Select to save.
· Select to change letter case.
· Hold to clear data. 7 Use the arrow keys to resize the windows. 8 Use the arrow keys to select a home screen location.
Adding the Numbers Screen
Before you can customize the Numbers screen, you must add it to the home screen.
You can view numeric data on the home screen using the Numbers screen.
Select Customize Home > Add > Numbers.
Numbers To customize the Numbers screen, select Numbers > . Change Numbers: Sets what type of number data is displayed. Change Layout: Sets the amount of number data that is
displayed.
Reset Trip: Resets the trip data and allows you to record new trip data.
Reset Odometer: Resets the odometer data and allows you to record new odometer
data.
Reset Maximum Speed: Resets the maximum speed for the trip and allows your to
record a new maximum speed.
Adding the Data Graphs Screen
Before you can customize the Data Graphs screen, you must add it to the home
screen. You can view graphical sonar data on the home screen using the Data
Graphs screen.
From the home screen, select Customize Home > Add > Data Graphs. Data Graphs
To customize the Data Graphs screen, select Data Graphs > . Change Graph: Sets
the type of data displayed on the screen. Depth Graph Settings: Sets the
amount of time and the range of depth that appear in the depth graphs.
Temperature Graph Settings: Sets the amount of time and the range of depth
that appear in the temperature graphs.
Sonar
The full screen page, the split frequency page, and the flasher page are
visual representations of the area beneath your boat. You can customize these
sonar views. NOTE: Not all devices have these features.
Full Screen Sonar
You can see a full-view graph of sonar readings from a transducer on the full
screen. Select Traditional or ClearVü.
Bottom depth Water temperature GPS speed Device voltage Time Transducer type
and frequency Suspended targets (fish) Depth indicator as the sonar data the
screen scrolls from right to left
Garmin ClearVü Sonar View
NOTE: To receive Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible
transducer. Garmin ClearVü high-frequency sonar provides a detailed picture of
the fishing environment around the boat in a detailed representation of
structures the boat is passing over.
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Sonar
Bottom depth Water temperature GPS speed Device voltage Time Suspended targets
(fish) Depth line Transducer type and frequency, and zoom type Depth indicator
as the sonar data screen scrolls from right to left Bottom echo
Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The Garmin ClearVü scanning sonar
technology emits two narrow beams, similar to the shape of the beam in a
copying machine. These beams provide a clearer, picture-like image of what is
around the boat.
Left side of the vessel Right side of the vessel The transducer on your vessel
Trees Old tires Logs Distance from the side of the vessel Water between the
vessel and the bottom
Split-Screen Frequency
You can view two frequencies from the split frequency screen.
Flasher
The flasher shows sonar information on a circular depth scale, indicating what
is beneath your boat. It is organized as a ring that starts at the top and
progresses clockwise. Depth is indicated by the scale inside the ring. Sonar
information flashes on the ring when it is received at the depth indicated.
The colors indicate different strengths of the sonar return. Select Flasher.
SideVü Sonar View
NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning transducers.
NOTE: To receive SideVü scanning sonar, you need a compatible transducer and
fishfinder.
SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what lies to the sides
of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to find structures and fish.
Depth at your present location
Depth scale
Split-Zoom View
On the split-zoom page, you can see a full-view graph of sonar readings on the
right side of the screen, and a magnified portion of that graph on the left
side of the screen. From a sonar screen, select > Zoom > Split Zoom.
Sonar
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Zoomed depth scale
Zoom window
Depth range
Pausing the Sonar
Not all options are available on all models. Select an option: · From the
Traditional or ClearVü sonar screen, select or . · From the SideVü sonar
screen, select or .
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using Your Present Location
1 From a sonar view, select . 2 If necessary, edit the waypoint information.
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using a Different Location
1 From a sonar view, pause the sonar. 2 Select a location. 3 Select . 4 If
necessary, edit the waypoint information.
Adjusting the Zoom
You can adjust the zoom manually by specifying the span and a fixed starting
depth. For example, when the depth is 15 m and the starting depth is 5 m, the
device displays a magnified area from 5 to 20 m deep. You also can allow the
device to adjust the zoom automatically by specifying a span. The device
calculates the zoom area from the bottom of the water. For example, if you
select a span of 10 m, the device displays an magnified area from the bottom
of the water to 10 m above the bottom. 1 From a sonar screen, select > Zoom. 2
Select an option:
· Select Bottom Lock to lock the screen to the water bottom.
· Select Manual to manually set the zoom. · Select Auto to automatically set
the zoom. · Select Split Zoom to turn on the split-zoom view.
Locking the Screen to the Water Bottom You can lock the screen to the water
bottom. For example, if you select a span of 20 meters, the device shows an
area from the water bottom to 20 meters above the bottom. The span appears on
the right side. 1 From a sonar view, select > Zoom > Bottom Lock. 2 Select a
span.
Sonar Frequencies
NOTE: The frequencies that are available depend on the transducer being used.
Adjusting the frequency helps adapt the sonar for your particular goals and
the present depth of the water.
Selecting Frequencies NOTE: You cannot adjust the frequency for all sonar
views and transducers.
You can indicate which frequencies appear on the sonar screen.
1 From a sonar view, select > Frequency. 2 Select a frequency suited to your
needs and water depth.
For more information on frequencies, see Sonar Frequencies, page 4.
Creating a Frequency Preset NOTE: Not available with all transducers. You can
create a preset to save a specific sonar frequency, which allows you to change
frequencies quickly.
1 From a sonar view, select > Frequency. 2 Select Add. 3 Enter a frequency.
Sonar Gain
The gain setting controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver to compensate
for water depth and water clarity. Increasing the gain shows more detail, and
decreasing the gain reduces screen clutter.
NOTE: Setting the gain on one sonar view applies the setting to all the views.
Setting the Gain Automatically NOTE: To set the gain on the split-frequency
screen, you must set each frequency separately.
1 Select > Gain. 2 Select Enable Auto Gain, if applicable. 3 Select an option:
· To display higher-sensitivity, weaker sonar returns with more noise
automatically, select Auto High.
· To display medium-sensitivity sonar returns with moderate noise
automatically, select Auto Med.
· To display lower-sensitivity sonar returns with less noise automatically,
select Auto Low.
Setting the Gain Manually 1 From a sonar screen, select > Gain. 2 Select or
until you begin to see noise in the water portion
of the screen.
3 Select or to decrease the gain.
Adjusting the Range of the Depth Scale
You can adjust the range of the depth scale that appears on the right side of
the screen. Automatic ranging keeps the bottom within the lower third of the
sonar screen, and can be useful for tracking the bottom where there are slow
or moderate terrain changes.
When the depth changes dramatically, like a drop off or cliff, manually
adjusting the range allows a view of a specified depth range. The bottom is
shown on the screen as long as the bottom is anywhere within the manual range
established.
1 From a sonar screen, select > Range. 2 Select an option:
· To allow the device to adjust the range automatically based on the depth,
select Auto.
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Sonar
· To increase or decrease the range manually, select or . (Available only on
the 5 in. and 7 in. models.)
· To increase or decrease the range manually, select or . (Available only on
the 4 in. models.)
NOTE: From a sonar screen, select and to quickly manually adjust the range.
(Available only on the 5 in. and 7 in. models.)
From a sonar screen, select and to quickly resume auto range. (Available only
on the 5 in. and 7 in. models.)
From a sonar screen, select or to quickly adjust the range. (Available only on
the 4 in. models.)
Setting the range on one screen applies that setting to all screens.
Fish Symbols: Sets how the sonar interprets suspended targets.
Turning on the A-Scope The a-scope is a vertical flasher along the right side
of the fullscreen sonar view. This feature expands the most recently received
sonar data so that it is easier to see. It can also be helpful for detecting
fish that are close to the bottom.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all sonar screens.
From the full screen page, select > Sonar Setup > Appearance > A-Scope.
Sonar Setup
NOTE: Not all options and settings apply to all models and transducers.
Showing and Adjusting the Depth Line You can show and adjust a horizontal line
on a sonar screen. The depth of the line is indicated on the right side of the
screen.
NOTE: Showing a depth line on one screen displays the depth line on all the
screens.
1 From a sonar screen, select > Sonar Setup > Depth Line.
2 Select . 3 To adjust the Depth Line, select or .
Setting the Scroll Speed You can set the rate at which the sonar image moves
across the screen. A higher scroll speed shows more detail, especially while
moving or trolling. A lower scroll speed displays sonar information on the
screen longer. Setting the scroll speed on one sonar view applies to all the
sonar views.
1 From a sonar view, select > Sonar Setup > Scroll Speed.
2 Select an option: · To adjust the scroll speed automatically using speed-
overground, select Auto.
The Auto setting selects a scroll rate to match the boat speed, so targets in
the water are drawn with the correct aspect ratio and appear less distorted.
When viewing Garmin ClearVü or SideVü sonar views, it is recommend to use the
Auto setting.
· To use a very fast scroll speed, select Ultrascroll®.
The Ultrascroll option quickly scrolls new sonar data, but with a reduced
image quality. For most situations, the Fast option provides a good balance
between a quickly scrolling image and targets that are less distorted.
Setting the Bottom Search Limit You can set a maximum depth at which the auto
range feature searches for the bottom. A lower limit acquires data about the
bottom faster than a higher limit.
1 From a sonar screen, select > Sonar Setup > Bottom Search Limit.
2 Select a range.
Sonar Appearance Settings From a sonar view, select > Sonar Setup >
Appearance.
Color Scheme: Sets the color scheme.
Edge: Highlights the strongest signal from the bottom to help define the
hardness or softness of the signal.
A-Scope: Displays a vertical flasher along the right side of the screen that
shows instantaneously the range to targets along a scale.
A-Scope Diameter of the sonar cone at the present depth
Configuring the Appearance of Suspended Targets NOTE: Configuring the
appearance of suspended targets on one screen applies that setting to all
screens. NOTE: This feature is not available on all sonar views.
Shows suspended targets as symbols. Shows suspended targets as symbols with
target depth information. Shows suspended targets as symbols with background
sonar information. Shows suspended targets as symbols with background sonar
information and target depth information.
1 From a sonar screen, select > Sonar Setup > Appearance > Fish Symbols.
2 Select an option. Sonar Noise Rejection Settings From a sonar view, select >
Sonar Setup > Noise Reject. Interference: Adjusts the sensitivity to reduce
the effects of
interference from nearby sources of noise.
When you adjust the interference setting from off through low , medium , and
high , noise is gradually removed, but there is little effect on the strong
target returns. You should use the lowest interference setting that achieves
the desired improvement to remove interference from the screen. Correcting
installation issues that cause noise is the best way to eliminate
interference. Surface Noise: Hides sonar returns near the surface of the
water. Hiding surface noise helps reduce screen clutter.
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Surface noise is caused by interference between the transducer and water. You
can hide surface noise to help reduce clutter. Wider beam widths (lower
frequencies) can show more targets, but can generate more surface noise. TVG:
Reduces surface noise. This control is best used for situations when you want
to control and suppress clutter or noise near the water surface. It also
allows for the display of targets near the surface that are otherwise hidden
or masked by surface noise.
Overlay Number Settings You can customize the data shown on the sonar screen.
From a sonar screen, select > Overlay Numbers. Navigation Inset: Shows the
navigation inset when the vessel
is navigating to a destination. Compass Tape: Shows the compass tape data bar.
Device Voltage: Shows the voltage of the device. Depth: Shows the transducer’s
current depth. Speed: Shows the vessel’s current speed. Water Temp.: Shows the
current water temperature. Time of Day: Shows the current time of day.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
From any screen, select .
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
1 Select User Data > Waypoints > New Waypoint. 2 Select an option:
· To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates, select Enter
Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.
· To create the waypoint using the waypoint map, select Use Waypoint Map,
select the location, and select .
· To create the waypoint using your present location, select Use Current
Position, and enter the data.
The waypoint is saved automatically.
Editing a Saved Waypoint
1 Select User Data > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Edit Waypoint. 4
Select an option:
· To add a name, select Name, and enter a name. · To change the symbol, select
Symbol. · To change the depth, select Depth.
· To change the water temperature, select Water Temp.. · To change the
comment, select Comment. · To move the position of the waypoint, select
Position.
Marking and Navigating to a Man Overboard Location
From any screen, select > Man Overboard > Yes. The fishfinder sets a direct
course back to the location.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1 Pan the waypoint map to find the waypoint. 2 Place the center of the cursor
on the center of the waypoint
symbol. The waypoint name appears on the screen. 3 Select the waypoint. 4
Select Navigate Route > Go To.
Measuring Distance on the Waypoint Map
You can measure the distance between two locations. 1 From the waypoint map,
begin panning (Panning on the
STRIKER 4, page 1). 2 Select > Measure Distance.
The distance and other data appear on the screen.
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
1 Select User Data > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint or an MOB. 3 Select Delete
OK.
Deleting All Waypoints
Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Waypoints > All.
Sharing Waypoints and Routes Across Devices
Before you can share waypoints and routes, you must connect the blue and brown wires on the power cable. The blue wire is for Tx (Transmit) and brown is for Rx (Receive). These wires are used only for sharing data between compatible STRIKER and echoMAPTM series devices. You must turn on user data sharing for both devices to share data.
Select User Data > Manage Data > User Data Sharing > On on both devices.
Waypoint Map Settings
Select Waypoint Map > . Waypoints: Shows the list of waypoints. Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart. Routes: Shows the list of routes. Track: Shows the track option menu. Search: Allows you to search for saved routes and waypoints. Map Setup: Sets the perspective of the waypoint map and
shows the heading line, which is a line drawn on the waypoint map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel. Overlay Numbers: Allows you to customize the data shown on the waypoint map.
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Waypoints
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final
destination.
Deleting All Saved Routes
Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Routes.
Creating and Navigating a Route Using the Waypoint Map
The starting point can be your present location or another location. 1 Select
User Data > Routes > New > Use Waypoint Map. 2 Pan the waypoint map to select
the starting location of the
route. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to add a turns. 4 Select > Navigate
To. 5 Select an option.
Editing a Saved Route
You can change the name of a route or change the turns the route contains. 1
Select User Data > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Edit Route. 4 Select an
option:
· To change the name, select Name, and enter the name. · To select a waypoint
from the turn list, select Edit Turns >
Use Turn List, and select a waypoint from the list. · To select a turn using
the chart, select Edit Turns > Use
Waypoint Map, and select a location on the chart.
Viewing a List of Routes
Select User Data > Routes.
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route
Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of them, you must
create and save at least one route. 1 Select User Data > Routes. 2 Select a
route. 3 Select Navigate To. 4 Select an option:
· To navigate the route from the starting point used when the route was
created, select Forward.
· To navigate the route from the destination point used when the route was
created, select Backward.
A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple
line that represents the corrected course from your present location to the
destination. The corrected course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when
you are off course. 5 Review the course indicated by the magenta line. 6
Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid land,
shallow water, and other obstacles. 7 If you are off course, follow the purple
line (corrected course) to go to your destination, or steer back to the
magenta line (direct course).
Deleting a Saved Route
1 Select User Data > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Delete.
Track
A track is a recording of the current path of your boat. You can show your
current track in waypoint map view.
Setting the Color of the Track
1 Select User Data > Track > Track Options > Track Color. 2 Select a track
color.
Clearing the Track
Select User Data > Track > Clear Track > OK.
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
1 Select User Data > Track > Track Options. 2 Select Record Mode. 3 Select an
option:
· To record a track log until the track memory is full, select Fill.
· To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest track data with new
data, select Wrap.
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Recording
more frequent plots is more accurate but fills the track log faster. The
resolution interval is recommended for the most efficient use of memory. 1
Select User Data > Track > Track Options > Record
Intervals > Interval. 2 Select an option:
· To record the track based on a distance between points, select Distance >
Change, and enter the distance.
· To record the track based on a time interval, select Time > Change, and
enter the time interval.
· To record the track plot based on a variance from your course, select
Resolution > Change, and enter the maximum error allowed from the true course
before recording a track point.
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Select User Data > Manage Data > Clear User Data > All > OK.
Device Configuration
System Settings
Select Settings > System. Display: Adjusts the backlight brightness (Adjusting
the
Backlight, page 1) and color scheme (Adjusting the Color Mode, page 1).
Beeper: Turns on and off the tone that sounds for alarms and selections
(Setting the Beeper, page 1). GPS: Provides information about the GPS
satellite settings and fix. Auto Power: Turns on the device automatically when
power is applied.
Routes
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Language: Sets the on-screen language.
System Information: Provides information about the device and the software
version.
Simulator: Turns on the simulator and allows you to set the speed and
simulated location.
System Information Select Settings > Settings > System Information.
Event Log: Allows you to view a log of system events.
Software Information: Provides information about the device and the software
version.
Garmin Devices: Provides information about connected Garmin devices.
Factory Settings: Restores the device to factory settings.
NOTE: This deletes any setting information you have entered.
My Vessel Settings
NOTE: Some settings and options require additional hardware.
Select Settings > My Vessel.
Transducer Type: Displays the type of transducer connected to the device
(Selecting the Transducer Type, page 1).
Keel Offset: Offsets the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it
possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the
transducer location (Setting the Keel Offset, page 8).
Temp. Offset: Compensates for the water temperature reading from a
temperature-capable transducer (Setting the Water Temperature Offset, page 8).
Setting the Keel Offset You can enter a keel offset to compensate the surface
reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure water depth or
depth below the keel instead of depth below the transducer. Enter a positive
number to offset for a keel. You can enter a negative number to compensate for
a large vessel that may draw several feet of water.
1 Complete an action, based on the location of the transducer: · If the
transducer is installed at the water line , measure the distance from the
transducer location to the keel of the boat. Enter this value in steps 3 and 4
as a positive number to display depth below keel.
· If the transducer is installed at the bottom of the keel , measure the
distance from the transducer to the water line. Enter this value in steps 3
and 4 as a negative number to display water depth. Enter a 0 in this value to
display depth below keel and depth below transducer.
2 Select Settings > My Vessel > Keel Offset. 3 Select or based on the location
of the transducer. 4 Enter the distance measured in step 1.
Setting the Water Temperature Offset You can set the temperature offset to
compensate for the temperature reading from a temperature-capable sensor.
1 Measure the water temperature using the temperaturecapable transducer that
is connected to the device.
2 Measure the water temperature using a different thermometer or temperature
sensor that is known to be accurate.
3 Subtract the water temperature measured in step 1 from the water temperature
measured in step 2.
This is the temperature offset. Enter this value in step 5 as a positive
number if the sensor connected to the device measures the water temperature as
being colder than it actually is. Enter this value in step 5 as a negative
number if the sensor connected to the device measures the water temperature as
being warmer than it actually is.
4 Select Settings > My Vessel > Temp. Offset. 5 Use the arrow keys to enter
water temperature offset
measured in step 3.
Alarms Settings
Navigation Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > Navigation. Arrival: Sets an
alarm to sound when you are within a specified
distance or time from a turn or a destination.
Anchor Drag: Sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance
while anchored.
Off Course: Sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified
distance.
System Alarms Alarm Clock: Sets an alarm clock. Device Voltage: Sets an alarm
to sound when the battery
reaches a specified low voltage.
GPS Accuracy: Sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls
outside the user-defined value.
Sonar Alarms Select Settings > Alarms > Sonar.
Shallow Water: Sounds when the water depth is shallower than the specified depth.
Deep Water: Sounds when the water depth is deeper than the specified depth.
Water Temp.: Sounds when the water temperature varies more than ± 2°F (± 1.1°C). Alarm settings are saved when the device is turned off.
NOTE: You must connect the device to a temperaturecapable transducer to use this alarm.
Fish
Fish: Sets an alarm to sound when the device detects a suspended target.
·
sets the alarm to sound when fish of all sizes are
detected.
·
sets the alarm to sound only when medium or large
fish are detected.
· sets the alarm to sound only when large fish are detected.
Unit Settings
Select Settings > Units.
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Device Configuration
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 Format: Sets a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time
format. Time Zone: Sets the time zone. Daylight Savings Time: Sets daylight
savings time to Off or On.
Navigation Settings
NOTE: Some settings and options require additional hardware. Select Settings >
Navigation. Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on
the map. Turn Transition Activ.: Sets the turn transition to be calculated
based on time or distance. Turn Transition Time: Sets how many minutes before
the turn
that you transition to it as the next leg, when Time is selected for the Turn
Transition Activ. setting. Turn Transition Dist.: Sets how far before the turn
that you transition to it as the next leg, when Distance is selected for the
Turn Transition Activ. setting. Route Start: Selects a starting point for
route navigation. You can select Boat to start navigation from the current
vessel location, or Waypoints to start from the first waypoint on the route.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings
NOTE: This deletes all settings information you have entered. 1 Select >
System > System Information > Factory
Settings. 2 Select an option.
Appendix
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Keep
the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 1 Go to
my.garmin.com/registration. 2 Sign in to your Garmin account.
Even if the cable seems to be connected, you should push firmly so that it is
fully seated.
· Make sure the power source is generating power.
You can check this several ways. For example, you can check whether other
devices powered by the source are functioning.
· Check the fuse in the power cable.
The fuse should be located in a holder that is part of the red wire of the
power cable. Check that the proper size fuse is installed. Refer to the label
on the cable or the installation instructions for the exact fuse size needed.
Check the fuse to make sure there is still a connection inside of the fuse.
You can test the fuse using a multimeter. If the fuse is good, the multimeter
reads 0 ohm.
· Check to make sure the device is receiving at least 10 Vdc, but 12 Vdc is
recommended.
To check the voltage, measure the female power and ground sockets of the power
cable for DC voltage. If the voltage is less than 10 Vdc, the device will not
turn on.
My sonar does not work · Push the transducer cable all the way into the back
of the
device.
Even if the cable seems to be connected, you should push firmly so that it is
fully seated.
· Check to make sure the sonar transmission is turned on.
My device is not creating waypoints in the correct location You can manually
enter a waypoint location to transfer and share data from one device to the
next. If you have manually entered a waypoint using coordinates, and the
location of the point does not appear where the point should be, the map datum
and position format of the device may not match the map datum and position
format originally used to mark the waypoint.
Position format is the way in which the GPS receiver’s position appears on the
screen. This is commonly displayed as latitude/ longitude in degrees and
minutes, with options for degrees, minutes and second, degrees only, or one of
several grid formats.
Map datum is a math model which depicts a part of the surface of the earth.
Latitude and longitude lines on a paper map are referenced to a specific map
datum.
1 Find out which map datum and position format was used when the original
waypoint was created.
If the original waypoint was taken from a map, there should be a legend on the
map that lists the map datum and position format used to create that map. Most
often this is found near the map key.
2 Select Settings > Units.
3 Select the correct map datum and position format settings.
4 Create the waypoint again.
Specifications
Temperature range Power source voltage range Rated current
Measurement From -15° to 55°C (from 5° to 131°F )
From 10 to 20 V
1 A
Troubleshooting
My device does not turn on · Push the power cable all the way into the back of
the device.
Appendix
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Index
A alarms8
anchor drag8 arrival8 navigation8 off course8 sonar8 anchor drag alarm8
arrival alarm8 B backlight1 beeper1 C clock8 alarm8 color mode1 D data fields6
deleting, all user data7 device keys1 registration9 display settings7 E event
log8 F factory settings8, 9 G Garmin ClearVü2 GPS settings7 signals1 GPS
accuracy8 H home screen, customizing1, 2 K keel offset8 keys1 power1 L
language7 M man overboard6 mark location6 measuring distance6 N navigation
alarms8 navigation inset6 O off course alarm8 overlay numbers6 P pages. See
sonar panning1 product registration9 R registering the device9 routes7
creating7 deleting7 editing7 navigating7 sharing6 viewing list of7 waypoints6
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S safe depth9 safe height9 satellite signals, acquiring1 screen, brightness1
settings1, 2, 69
system information7 SideVü3 sonar2, 3
a-scope5 alarms8 appearance2, 5 bottom lock4 color scheme5 depth line5 depth
scale2, 4 flasher3 frequencies3, 4 gain4 Garmin ClearVü2 interference5 log2
numbers2 SideVü3 surface noise5 suspended targets2, 5 views24 waypoint4
zoom3, 4 SOS6 T tracks7 recording7 transducer1, 2 trip planner. See routes
troubleshooting9 U units of measure8 user data, deleting7 V voltage8 W water,
temperature offset8 waypoints6, 9 creating6 deleting6 editing6 man overboard6
sharing6 sonar4 Z zoom1 sonar4
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References
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