Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm Series Instruction Manual

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2 Select an option:• To calculate the vessel speed based on data from thewater-speed sensor, select Water Speed.• To calculate the vessel speed based on GPS data, selectGPS Speed.Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind GaugeYou can specify the source of the heading displayed on thewind gauge. Magnetic heading is the heading data receivedfrom a heading sensor, and GPS heading is calculated by yourchartplotter GPS (course over ground).1 From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge >Heading Source.2 Select GPS Hdg or Magnetic.NOTE: When moving at low speeds or when stationary, themagnetic compass source is more accurate than the GPSsource.Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind GaugeYou can specify the range of the close-hauled wind gauge forboth the upwind scale and the downwind scale.1 From the wind gauge, select Menu > Compass Gauge >Set Gauge Type > Close Hauled Gauge.2 Select an option:• To set the maximum and minimum values that appearwhen the upwind close-hauled wind gauge appears,select Change Upwind Scale, and set the angles.• To set the maximum and minimum values that appearwhen the downwind close-hauled wind gauge appears,select Change Downwind Scale, and set the angles.• To view true or apparent wind, select Wind, and select anoption.Viewing GraphsBefore you can view graphs of various environmental changes,such as temperature, depth, and wind, you must have anappropriate transducer or sensor connected to the network.Select Info > Trip & Graphs > Graphs.Setting the Graph Range and Time ScalesYou can indicate the amount of time and the range of depth thatappear in the depth and water temperature graphs.1 From a graph, select Graph Setup.2 Select an option:• To set a time-elapsed scale, select Duration. The defaultsetting is 10 minutes. Increasing the time-elapsed scaleallows you to view variations over a longer period of time.Decreasing the time-elapsed scale allows you to viewmore detail over a shorter period of time.• To set the graph scale, select Scale. Increasing the scaleallows you to view more variation in readings. Decreasingthe scale allows you to view more detail in the variation.Tide, Current, and CelestialInformationTide Station InformationYou can view information about a tide station for a specific dateand time, including the tide height, and when the next high andlow tides will occur. By default, the chartplotter shows tideinformation for the most recently viewed tide station and for thepresent date and time.Select Info > Tides & Currents > Tides.Current Station InformationNOTE: Current station information is available with certaindetailed maps.You can view information about a current station for a specificdate and time, including the current speed and level of thecurrent. By default, the chartplotter shows current informationfor the most recently viewed current station and for the presentdate and time.Select Info > Tides & Currents > Currents.Celestial InformationYou can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise,moonset, moon phase, and the approximate sky view locationof the sun and moon. The center of the screen represents thesky overhead, and the outermost rings represent the horizon.By default, the chartplotter shows celestial information for thepresent date and time.Select Info > Tides & Currents > Celestial.Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, orCelestial Information for a Different Date1 Select Info > Tides & Currents.2 Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.3 Select an option.• To view information for a different date, select ChangeDate > Manual, and enter a date.• To view information for today, select Change Date >Current.• If available, to view information for the day after the dateshown, select Next Day.• If available, to view information for the day before the dateshown, select Previous Day.Viewing Information for a Different Tide orCurrent Station1 Select Info > Tides & Currents.2 Select Tides or Currents.3 Select Nearby Stations.4 Select a station.Viewing Almanac Information from theNavigation Chart1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select a location.2 Select Information.3 Select Tides, Currents, or Celestial.Sailing FeaturesSetting the Vessel TypeYou can select your boat type to configure the chartplottersettings and to use features customized for your boat type.1 Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.2 Select Powerboat or Sailboat.Laylines SettingsWhen in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type), you candisplay laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be veryhelpful when racing.From the navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Menu >Laylines.Tide, Current, and Celestial Information 25