Garmin GPSMAP 8012 MFD Owner's Manual - Page 12

Chart Setup: See page 6. Chart Appearance: See page 6. This might appear in the Chart Setup menu. Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views. Some settings require external accessories or applicable premium charts. From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart Menu > Chart Setup. Photos: Shows camera icons in some areas when using some premium charts. This enables you to view aerial photos of landmarks (page 4). Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide station indicators on the chart (page 4). Service Points: Shows locations where marine maintenance and repair services may be obtained. Roses: Shows a compass rose around your boat, indicating compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. A true wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind sensor. Inset Map: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel is navigating to a destination. Weather: Sets which weather items are shown on the chart, if the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather receiver with an active subscription. Lake Level: Allows you to enter the present level of the lake. Chart Appearance: See page 6. Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart Views From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu > Waypoints & Tracks. Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view. Waypoints: Shows the Waypoints list (page 8). New Waypoint: Creates a new waypoint. Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart or 3D chart view. Active Tracks: Shows the active track options menu. Saved Tracks: Shows the list of saved tracks (page 9). Tracks Display: Sets which tracks to display on the chart or 3D chart view based on track color. Chart Appearance Settings You can adjust the appearance of the different chart views. Each setting is specific for the type of chart view that you are in. NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or connected accessories, such as radar. From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu > Chart Setup > Chart Appearance. Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map. Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at different zoom levels. Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading line. World Map: Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief map on the chart. These differences are visible only when zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts. Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the dangerous depth will be indicated by red text. Safety Shading: Sets the appearance of depth shading. Depth Range Shading: Sets the appearance of depth range shading. Symbols: Shows and configures the appearance of various symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid symbols, land POIs, and light sectors. Style: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain. Hazard Colors: Shows shallow water and land with a color scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and red is very shallow water. Safe Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for Mariner's Eye 3D. NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard colors in Mariner's Eye 3D. It does not affect the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar shallow water alarm setting. Range Rings: Shows and configures the appearance of range rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart views. Lane Width: Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the course to your destination. Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as an AIS receiver or VHF radio. From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu > Other Vessels. AIS & MARPA List: Shows a list of AIS and MARPA vessels. DSC: Shows the DSC list and sets the DSC trails on the chart. Collision Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (page 5). Display Setup: See page 4. Fish Eye 3D Settings NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some areas. From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Menu. View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view. Tracks: Shows tracks. Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by the transducer. Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets. Navigation with a Chartplotter CAUTION The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings, and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path. To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner's Eye 3D chart view. NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some areas. NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are available with premium charts, in some areas. NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium charts, in some areas. 6 Navigation with a Chartplotter