Garmin GPSMAP 7400 Owner's Manual

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Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter1 Insert a memory card into a card reader that is attached tothe computer.2 Copy a backup file from the computer to the memory card,into a folder named Garmin\UserData.3 Insert a memory card into the card slot.4 Select Info > User Data > Data Transfer > Replace fromCard.Saving System Information to a MemoryCardYou can save system information to a memory card as atroubleshooting tool. A product support representative may askyou to use this information to retrieve data about the network.1 Insert a memory card into the card slot.2 Select Settings > System > System Information > GarminDevices > Save to Card.3 If necessary, select the memory card to save systeminformation to.4 Remove the memory card.AppendixRegistering Your DeviceNOTE: You should use the ActiveCaptain app to register thedevice (Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 4).Help us better support you by completing our online registrationtoday. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safeplace.1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the chartplotter.2 Wait a few moments.The chartplotter opens the card management page andcreates a file named GarminDevice.xml in the Garmin folderon the memory card.3 Remove the memory card.4 Insert the memory card into your computer.5 On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.6 Follow the on-screen instructions to download, install, andopen the Garmin Express application.7 Select > Add a Device.8 While the application searches, select Sign In next to Havemarine charts or devices? near the bottom of the screen.9 Create or sign in to your Garmin account.10Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your vessel.11Select > Add.The Garmin Express application searches the memory cardfor the device information.12Select Add Device to register the device.When registration is complete, the Garmin Expressapplication searches for additional charts and chart updatesfor your device.When you add devices to the chartplotter network, repeat thesesteps to register the new devices.Software UpdateNOTE: You can use the ActiveCaptain app to update the devicesoftware (Updating Software with the ActiveCaptain App,page 5).You may need to update the device software when you installthe device or add an accessory to the device.This device supports up to a 32 GB memory card, formatted toFAT32.Before you update the software, you can check to the softwareversion installed on your device (Viewing System SoftwareInformation, page 47). Then, you can go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html, select See All Devices in thisBundle, and compare the installed software version to thesoftware version listed for your product.If the software on your device is older than the one listed on thewebsite, follow the steps to load the software on a memory card(Loading the New Software on a Memory Card, page 52), andthen update the device software (Updating the Device Software,page 52).Loading the New Software on a Memory CardYou must copy the software update to a memory card using acomputer that is running Windows®software.NOTE: You can contact Garmin customer support to order apreloaded software update card if you do not have a computerwith Windows software.1 Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.2 Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.TIP: You can also download updated owner's manuals toload on the chartplotter from this web page.3 Select GPSMAP Series with SD Card.4 Select Download next to GPSMAP Series with SD Card.5 Read and agree to the terms.6 Select Download.7 Choose a location, and select Save.8 Double-click the downloaded file.A Garmin folder containing the software update is created inthe selected location. A dialog box opens to assist intransferring the software update to a memory card.9 Select Next.10Select the drive associated with the memory card, and selectNext > Finish.A Garmin folder containing the software update is created on thememory card. The software update can take several minutes toload onto the memory card.Updating the Device SoftwareBefore you can update the software, you must obtain asoftware-update memory card or load the latest software onto amemory card (Loading the New Software on a Memory Card,page 52).1 Turn on the chartplotter.2 After the home screen appears, insert the memory card intothe card slot.NOTE: In order for the software update instructions toappear, the device must be fully booted before the card isinserted.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.4 Wait several minutes while the software update processcompletes.5 When prompted, leave the memory card in place and restartthe chartplotter manually.6 Remove the memory card.NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the devicerestarts fully, the software update is not complete.Digital SwitchingYour chartplotter can be used to monitor or control circuits whena compatible system is connected.52 Appendix