Garmin GPSMAP A12 Owner's Manual

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Feature Owner GuestPush smart notifications Yes YesAutomatically transfer user data, such as waypointsand routesYesBegin navigating to a specific waypoint or navigating aspecific route, and send that waypoint or route to theGPSMAP A12 deviceYes YesGetting Started with the ActiveCaptain AppYou can connect a mobile device to the GPSMAP A12 deviceusing the ActiveCaptain app. The app provides a quick and easyway for you to interact with your GPSMAP A12 device andcomplete such tasks as sharing data, registering, updating thedevice software, and receiving mobile device notifications.1 From the GPSMAP A12 device, select A/V, Gauges,Controls > ActiveCaptain.2 From the ActiveCaptain page, select Wi-Fi Network > Wi-Fi> On.3 Enter a name and password for this network.4 Insert a memory card in the GPSMAP A12 device's card slot(Inserting Memory Cards, page 2).5 Select Set ActiveCaptain Card.NOTICEYou might be prompted to format the memory card.Formatting the card deletes all information saved on the card.This includes any saved user data, such as waypoints.Formatting the card is recommended, but not required.Before formatting the card, you should save the data from thememory card onto the device internal memory (Copying UserData from a Memory Card, page 56). After formatting thecard for the ActiveCaptain app, you can transfer the userdata back to the card (Copying User Data to a Memory Card,page 56).Be sure the card is inserted each time you want to use theActiveCaptain feature.6 From the application store on your mobile device, install andopen the ActiveCaptain app.7 Bring the mobile device within 32 m (105 ft.) of the GPSMAPA12 device.8 From your mobile device settings, open the Wi‑Fi®connections page and connect to the Garmin device, usingthe name and password you entered in the Garmin device.Enabling Smart NotificationsWARNINGDo not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can resultin vessel damage, personal injury, or death.Before your GPSMAP A12 device can receive notifications, youmust connect it to your mobile device and to the ActiveCaptainapp.1 From the GPSMAP A12 device, select ActiveCaptain >Smart Notifications > Enable Notifications.2 Turn on Bluetooth®technology in the mobile device settings.3 Bring the devices within 10 m (33 ft.) of each other.4 From the ActiveCaptain app on the mobile device, selectSmart Notifications > Pair with Chartplotter.5 Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the app to theGPSMAP A12 device using Bluetooth technology.6 When prompted, enter the key on your mobile device.7 If necessary, adjust which notifications you receive in yourmobile device settings.Receiving NotificationsWARNINGDo not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can resultin vessel damage, personal injury, or death.Before your GPSMAP A12 device can receive notifications, youmust connect it to your mobile device and enable the SmartNotifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications, page 5).When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobiledevice receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears onthe GPSMAP A12 screen briefly.NOTE: The available actions depend on the type of notificationand your phone operating system.• To answer a phone call on your phone, select Answer.TIP: Have your phone nearby. The phone call is answered onyour mobile phone, not on the chartplotter.• To not answer the phone call, select Decline.• To review the full message, select Review.• To dismiss the pop-up notification, select OK or wait for thenotification to close automatically.• To remove the notification from the chartplotter and yourmobile device, select Clear.Managing NotificationsWARNINGDo not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel.Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can resultin vessel damage, personal injury, or death.Before you can manage the notifications, you must enable theSmart Notifications feature (Enabling Smart Notifications,page 5).When the Smart Notifications feature is enabled and your mobiledevice receives a notification, a pop-up notification appears onthe GPSMAP A12 screen briefly. You can access and managethe notifications from the ActiveCaptain screen.1 Select ActiveCaptain > Smart Notifications > Messages.A list of notifications appear.2 Select a notification.3 Select an option:NOTE: The available options vary based on your mobiledevice and the notification type.• To dismiss and remove the notification from thechartplotter and your mobile device, select Clear orDelete.NOTE: This does not delete the message from the mobiledevice. This only dismisses and removes the notification.• To call the phone number back, select Call Back or Dial.Updating Software with the ActiveCaptainAppIf your device has Wi‑Fi technology, you can use theActiveCaptain app to download and install the latest softwareupdates for your device.NOTICESoftware updates may require the app to download large files.Regular data limits or charges from your Internet serviceprovider apply. Contact your Internet service provider for moreinformation about data limits or charges.The installation process can take several minutes.1 Connect the mobile device to the GPSMAP A12 device(Getting Started with the ActiveCaptain App, page 5).ActiveCaptain App 5