Garmin GPSMAP 8400 series Owner's Manual

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2 Use the slider bar to adjust the position of the antenna whenstopped, and select Back.Selecting a Different Radar Source1 Select an option:• From a radar screen or the radar overlay, select Menu >Radar Setup > Source.• Select Settings > Communications > PreferredSources > Radar.2 Select the radar source.AutopilotWARNINGYou can use the autopilot feature only at a station installed nextto a helm, throttle, and helm control device.You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of yourvessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability tooperate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility ofsafely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards andnever leave the helm unattended.Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of yourboat.Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free openwater.Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in thewater, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.The autopilot system continuously adjusts the steering of yourboat to maintain a constant heading (heading hold). The systemalso allows manual steering and several modes of automatic-steering functions and patterns.Opening the Autopilot ScreenBefore you can open the autopilot screen, you must have acompatible autopilot installed and configured.Select A/V, Gauges, Controls > Autopilot.Autopilot ScreenÀ Actual headingÁ Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering toward)Â Actual heading (when in standby mode)Intended heading (when engaged)Ã Rudder position indicator (This functionality is available only when arudder sensor is connected.)Adjusting the Step Steering Increment1 From the Autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >Step Turn Size.2 Select an increment.Setting the Power SaverYou can adjust the level of rudder activity.1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >Power Mode Setup > Power Saver.2 Select a percentage.Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity andheading performance. The higher the percentage, the morethe course deviates before the autopilot corrects it.TIP: In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing thePower Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.Enabling Shadow Drive™NOTE: The Shadow Drive feature is available only on hydraulicsteering systems.From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Autopilot Setup >Shadow Drive > Enabled.Engaging the AutopilotWhen you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control of thehelm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.From any screen, select Engage.Your intended heading shows in the center of the Autopilotscreen.Adjusting the Heading with the HelmNOTE: You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before youcan adjust the heading using the helm (Enabling ShadowDrive™, page 28).With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat.The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode.When you release the helm and manually maintain a specificheading for a few seconds, the autopilot resumes a headinghold at the new heading.Adjusting the Heading with the Chartplotter in StepSteering ModeBefore you can steer your boat using the keys at the bottom ofthe autopilot screen, you must engage the autopilot (Engagingthe Autopilot, page 28).• Select <1° or 1°> to initiate a single 1° turn.• Select <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a single 10° turn.• Hold <1° or 1°> to initiate a rate-controlled turn.The boat continues to turn until you let go of the key.• Hold <<10° or 10°>> to initiate a sequence of 10° turns.Steering PatternsWARNINGYou are responsible for the safe operation of your boat. Do notbegin a pattern until you are certain that the water is clear ofobstacles.The autopilot can steer the boat in preset patterns for fishing,and it can also perform other specialty maneuvers such as U-turns and Williamson turns.Following the U-Turn PatternYou can use the u-turn pattern to turn the boat around 180degrees and maintain the new heading.1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering >U-Turn.2 Select Engage Port or Engage Starboard.Setting Up and Following the Circles PatternYou can use the circles pattern to steer the boat in a continuouscircle, in a specified direction, and at a specified time interval.1 From the autopilot screen, select Menu > Pattern Steering >Circles.28 Autopilot