Garmin GPSMAP 8000 Manuel D’Utilisation

GPS: Provides information about the GPS satellites and 

settings.

System Information: Provides information about the devices 

on the network and the software version.

Station Information: Adjusts the setup of the station.
Auto Power Up: Turns the device on automatically when power 

is applied.

Select Settings > System > Station Information.
Change Station: Sets the entire station to a new set of defaults 

based on the location of this station. You can also select to 

use this display as a stand-alone, individual display, instead 

of grouping it with other displays to make a station.

GRID Pairing: Allows you to pair a GRID™ remote input device 

with this station.

Display Order: Sets the order of the displays, which is 

important when using a GRID remote input device.

Reset Stations: Restores the factory default layouts for all 

displays in the station.

You can view the software version, the basemap version, any 

supplemental map information (if applicable), the software 

version for an optional Garmin radar (if applicable), and the unit 

ID number. You may need this information to update the system 

software or to purchase additional map data information.

Select Settings > System > System Information.

The event log shows a list of system events.

Select Settings > System > System Information > Event 

Log.

Select Settings > Preferences.
Units: Sets units of measure.
Language: Sets the on-screen text language.
Navigation: Sets navigation preferences.
Keyboard Layout: Arranges the keys on the on-screen 

keyboard.

Multi-Touch: Enables advanced touchscreen functionality, such 

as pinch-to-zoom.

Select Settings > Preferences > Units.
System Units: Sets the unit format for the device.
Variance: Sets the magnetic declination, the angle between 

magnetic north and true north, for your present location.

North Reference: Sets the direction references used in 

calculating heading information. True sets geographic north 

as the north reference. Grid sets grid north as the north 

reference (000º). Magnetic sets the magnetic north as the 

north reference.

Position Format: Sets the position format in which a given 

location reading appears. Do not change this setting unless 

you are using a map or chart that specifies a different 

position format.

Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is 

structured. Do not change this setting unless you are using a 

map or chart that specifies a different map datum.

Time: Sets the time format, time zone, and daylight saving time.

NOTE: Some settings and options require additional charts or 

hardware.

Select Settings > Preferences > Navigation.
Route Labels: Sets the type of labels shown with route turns on 

the map.

Turn Transition: Adjusts how the chartplotter transitions to the 

next turn or leg or the route. You can set the transition to be 

based on time or distance before the turn. You can increase 

the time or distance value to 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.

Auto Guidance: Sets the measurements for the Safe Depth, 

Safe Height, and Shoreline Distance, when you are using 

some premium maps.

Route Start: Selects a starting point for route navigation.

The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the 

chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an 

unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto 

Guidance line is not calculated in that area. If an area at the 

beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than 

the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the 

Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart, 

the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When 

your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message 

appears.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in 

some areas.
You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when 

calculating an Auto Guidance line.
Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the 

chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.
NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3 

feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the 

charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route 

calculations.

Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a 

bridge that your boat can safely travel under.

Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the 

Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line 

may move if you change this setting while navigating. The 

available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To 

ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate 

distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the 

Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations 

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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.

NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in 

some areas.
The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore 

you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto 

Guidance line may move if you change this setting while 

navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance 

setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance 

line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can 

assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or 

Device Configuration

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