Garmin gpsmap 6008 User Manual

Device Configuration

From the Home screen, select 

 > 

 > 

.

When you select 

, the chartplotter automatically turns on whenever power is applied. When 

you select 

, the chartplotter must be turned on with the   Power key.

Note: If Auto Power Up is on and the chartplotter is turned off using the   Power key, and 

power is removed and reapplied within less than two minutes, you may have to press the  

 Power key to restart the chartplotter.

You can set when the chartplotter makes audible sounds.
1.  From the Home screen, select 

 > 

 > 

> 

.

2.  Complete an action:

Select 

 to have the chartplotter beep only when alarms are triggered (default).

Select 

 to have the chartplotter beep when keys are pressed and when alarms 

are triggered.

You can select the language that appears on the chartplotter.
1.  From the Home screen, select 

 > 

 > 

.

2.  Select a language.

You can select the type of labels shown with route turns on the map.
1.  From the Home screen, select 

> 

 > 

> 

.

2.  Complete an action:

Select 

 to identify route turns using waypoint names.

Select 

 to identify route turns using numbers, such as Turn 1 and Turn 2.

You can set how much time or how far before a turn in a route that you transition to the next leg. 

Raising this value can help improve the accuracy of the autopilot when navigating a route or an Auto 

Guidance line with many frequent turns, or at higher speeds. For straighter routes or slower speeds, 

lowering this value can improve autopilot accuracy.
1.  From the Home screen, select 

 > 

 > 

 > 

>

.

2.  Complete an action:

Select 

. Select 

. For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker or 

the Numeric Keypad to enter the time. For the GPSMAP 7000 series, use the on-screen 

keyboard.

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