Garmin GPSMAP 8410xsv Owners Manual - Page 56
inReach, Messages, Digital Switching, Dometic, Optimus, Features
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inReach® Messages WARNING Do not read or reply to notifications while operating the vessel. Failure to pay attention to the conditions on the water can result in vessel damage, personal injury, or death. You can connect an inReach Mini device to the chartplotter to view, reply to, and send preset messages from the chartplotter. NOTE: The inReach Mini device must be connected to the chartplotter and receiving satellite signals to send and receive messages using the chartplotter. To open the InReach® page, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > InReach®. Connecting an inReach Device to the Chartplotter You can connect a compatible inReach device to the chartplotter to manage messages. 1 Bring the inReach device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the chartplotter. 2 From the main menu of the inReach device, select Setup > ANT+ > Status > On. 3 On the chartplotter, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > InReach® > Start Pairing. The chartplotter begins searching for and connecting to the inReach device. This can take up to 60 seconds. 4 If necessary, compare the code on the inReach device to the chartplotter, and select OK if they match. The inReach and chartplotter connect automatically when they are within range. Receiving inReach Messages When your inReach device receives a message, a pop-up notification appears briefly on the GPSMAP screen. • To review the full message, select Review. • To dismiss the pop-up notification, select OK or wait for the notification to close automatically. Sending an inReach Preset Message Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and recipients. 1 From the InReach® page, select Messages > Send inReach Preset. 2 Select a preset message. 3 Select Send. For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live well circuits. To access the digital switching controls, select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > Switching. For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital switching system, contact your Garmin dealer. Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page You can add and customize digital switching pages to the chartplotter. 1 Select OneHelm™, A/V, Gauges > Switching > Menu > Setup. 2 Select Add Page or Edit Page. 3 Set up the page as needed: • To enter a name for the page, select Name. • To set up the switches, select Edit Switches. • To add an image of the boat, select Add BoatView Image. NOTE: You can load an image of your vessel into the device to use for the image, or use a default image. You can also adjust the view and placement of the image. Dometic® Optimus® Features When connected to a compatible Optimus system, the chartplotter allows you to access and control the system. You can enable the Optimus overlay to control the Optimus system (Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page 48). When necessary, the Optimus system provides messages with information, instructions, and alerts about faults and hazards. When necessary, the Optimus system provides messages with information, instructions, and alerts about faults and hazards. A no swimming icon indicates that you should not swim when certain Optimus modes are active. In these modes, propeller control is automatic and could injure someone in the water. Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar 1 From a chart, select Menu > Edit Overlays. 2 Select Top Bar or Bottom Bar. 3 Select Optimus Bar. Optimus Overlay Bar Overview To use the overlay bar, you must connect your Optimus system to your chartplotter and add the overlay bar to the necessary screens (Activating the Optimus Overlay Bar, page 48). Replying to an inReach Message You can reply to an inReach message with a pre-written message. 1 From the InReach® page, select Messages. A list of sent and received messages appears. 2 Select a received message. 3 Select Reply. 4 Select a message. 5 Select Send. Digital Switching Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control circuits when a compatible system is connected. Control mode Optimus control buttons Rudder Standby button You must press a mode button on the overlay bar to engage or disengage the mode. When the mode is engaged, the button is illuminated. The overlay bar configuration and buttons vary, based on systems, modes, and equipment. Refer to your Optimus documentation for more information. 48 inReach® Messages