691425
11
Zoom out
Zoom in
Previous page
1/80
Next page
instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory
information.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/manuals/GPSMAP8400-8600.
2
Download the manual.
Garmin Support Center
Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as
product manuals, frequently asked questions, videos, software
updates, and customer support.
Memory Cards
You can use optional memory cards with the chartplotter. Map
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record
Garmin Quickdraw
Contours mapping, record sonar (with a
compatible transducer), transfer data such as waypoints and
routes to another compatible chartplotter or a computer, and use
the ActiveCaptain
®
app.
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
Model Memory Card Location Memory Card Type
10 inch Back of the device microSD
12 inch Back of the device microSD
16 inch Back of the device microSD
17 inch External card reader SD
®
22 inch External card reader SD
24 inch External card reader SD
8700 models External card reader SD
Inserting Memory Cards (10, 12, and 16-inch models)
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
1
Pull down the weather cap on the back of the chartplotter.
2
Insert the memory card .
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Press the weather cap firmly shut to prevent corrosion.
Inserting a Memory Card (17, 22, and 24-inch models
and 8700)
NOTE: The memory card reader is not included with the
chartplotter. It is sold as a separate accessory. You must
connect a memory card reader or a chartplotter model with a
built-in memory card slot to the Garmin Marine Network.
This device supports up to a 32 GB microSD memory card,
formatted to FAT32. Speed class 4 or greater required.
1
Open the door on the memory card reader.
2
Insert the memory card with the label facing away from the
door.
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
4
Close the card reader door.
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Turn on the device.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
When the device acquires satellite signals, appears at the
top of the Home screen.
If the device loses satellite signals, disappears and a
flashing question mark appears over on the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
For help acquiring satellite signals, see My device will not
acquire GPS signals, page 64.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2
Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter
Home Screen
The chartplotter home screen provides access to all of the
features in the chartplotter. The features are dependant on the
accessories you have connected to the chartplotter. 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 selecting Home.
Status bar
Pages buttons
Categories bar
Menu bar
The categories along the right of the screen provide quick
access to the main features of your chartplotter. For example,
the Sonar category displays the views and pages related to the
Customizing the Chartplotter 3
11


Need help? Post your question in this forum.

Forumrules


Report abuse

Libble takes abuse of its services very seriously. We're committed to dealing with such abuse according to the laws in your country of residence. When you submit a report, we'll investigate it and take the appropriate action. We'll get back to you only if we require additional details or have more information to share.

Product:

For example, Anti-Semitic content, racist content, or material that could result in a violent physical act.

For example, a credit card number, a personal identification number, or an unlisted home address. Note that email addresses and full names are not considered private information.

Forumrules

To achieve meaningful questions, we apply the following rules:

Register

Register getting emails for Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE at:


You will receive an email to register for one or both of the options.


Get your user manual by e-mail

Enter your email address to receive the manual of Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE in the language / languages: English as an attachment in your email.

The manual is 7,43 mb in size.

 

You will receive the manual in your email within minutes. If you have not received an email, then probably have entered the wrong email address or your mailbox is too full. In addition, it may be that your ISP may have a maximum size for emails to receive.

Others manual(s) of Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE Installation Guide - English - 6 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE Installation Guide - German - 8 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE User Manual - German - 92 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE User Manual - Dutch - 236 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE Installation Guide - Dutch - 8 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE User Manual - Dutch - 88 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE Installation Guide - French - 8 pages

Garmin GPSMAP 8700 SERIE User Manual - French - 90 pages


The manual is sent by email. Check your email

If you have not received an email with the manual within fifteen minutes, it may be that you have a entered a wrong email address or that your ISP has set a maximum size to receive email that is smaller than the size of the manual.

The email address you have provided is not correct.

Please check the email address and correct it.

Your question is posted on this page

Would you like to receive an email when new answers and questions are posted? Please enter your email address.



Info