Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 40 SERIES Owner's Manual

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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.The device returns to normal operation after the softwareupdate process is complete.5 Remove the memory card.NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the devicerestarts fully, the software update is not complete.GPS Satellite SignalsWhen you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collectsatellite data and establish the current location. When thechartplotter acquires satellite signals, appears at the top ofthe Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals,disappears and a flashing question mark appears over onthe chart.For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.Selecting the GPS SourceYou can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you havemore than one GPS source.1 Select Settings > System > GPS.2 Select the source for GPS data.Adjusting the Backlight1 Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.2 Adjust the backlight.Adjusting the Color Mode1 Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.2 Select an option.Customizing the Home ScreenYou can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.1 From the Home screen, select Customize Home.2 Select an option:• To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item tomove, and select the new location.• To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, andselect the new item.• To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,select Remove, and select the item.Charts and 3D Chart ViewsThe charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on themap data and accessories used.You can open the charts and 3D chart views by selectingCharts.Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. Thedata includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind theboat (according to your course) and provides a visualnavigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating trickyshoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial whentrying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors oranchorages.Mariner’s Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional viewfrom above and behind the boat (according to your course)and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpfulwhen navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliarharbors or anchorages.NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views areavailable with premium charts, in some areas.Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visuallyrepresents the sea floor according to the chart information.When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellowspheres. Red indicates the largest targets and greenindicates the smallest.Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contoursand depth soundings on the chart. This chart removesnavigational data from the chart, provides detailedbathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depthrecognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing ChartNOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premiumcharts, in some areas.The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan yourcourse, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishingchart is for offshore fishing.To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > NavigationChart.To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.Zooming In and Out of the ChartThe zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom ofthe chart. The bar under the scale number represents thatdistance on the chart.• Select to zoom out.• Select to zoom in.Panning the Chart with the KeysYou can move the chart to view an area other than your presentlocation.1 From the chart, use the arrow keys.2 Select BACK to stop panning and return the screen to yourpresent location.NOTE: To pan from a combination screen, select SELECT.Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys1 From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to movethe cursor.2 Select SELECT.Measuring a Distance on the ChartSelect Measure Distance.A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the corner.2 Charts and 3D Chart Views