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Backing Up User Data, System Profiles and Digital Switching Settings for Garmin® Marine Devices
Having a backup copy of user data (such as waypoints, tracks, and routes) and system settings is beneficial should something cause the device to reset itself or before performing any software updates. These backups can restore settings to the marine device and network if accidentally deleted during a software update or factory reset.
The SD card(s) used for the backup must meet the following specifications:
32 GB or smaller
FAT32 format
NOTE: Certain ECHOMAP™ and GPSMAP® chartplotters support memory cards up to 1 TB with internal or external card readers: New exFAT Support on Garmin Marine Chartplotters
Backing up user data
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or micro/SD card readers
Insert the backup SD card into the card reader
From the home screen, select Info, Information, or Nav Info
Select User Data
If shown, select Manage Data
Select Data Transfer
Select Save To Card
Select which file to save
Select Save To Card or Add New File
Follow prompts and name the new file
The SD card now has a copy of the user data saved to it. Store the card in a safe location for future use.
Backing up system profiles
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or SD card readers
Insert the backup micro/ SD card into the card reader
From the any screen, select Options
Select Settings
Select My Vessel
Select System Profiles
Select Save to Card
Select File or Add New File
Name the new file
Select Done
The SD card now has a copy of the system profiles saved to it. Store the card in a safe location for future use.
The System Profile captures all data necessary to clone the settings and setup associated with displays on a boat to an identically laid out boat.
Such as:
All data necessary for system start up wizard (language, units, ....)
Layouts on each display (Combos, SmartModes, Chart, Radar, Sonar)
Gauge Page Layouts on each display for each layout
Overlay configurations on Layout pages for each layout
Custom Home Page designed for each display
Select settings with compatible partners such as Volvo, Yamaha, or Mercury engines
Configuration of switches with compatible partners such as CZone, Dometic, and Garmin
Telematics
Does not contain:
Station setup information: This is required to be done before applying a system profile so that the correct settings and layouts can be applied to the correct display on the boat
User Data
Backing up digital switching settings
Some chartplotters have digital switching that monitors and controls circuits when a compatible system is connected. Examples of digital switching systems are interior lights, navigation lights, live well circuits, etc. Before updating software or running a master reset on the chartplotter, back these settings up to restore these settings quickly.
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or SD card readers
Insert the backup micro/SD card into a card reader
From any screen, select Options
Select Settings
Select My Vessel
Select Switching
Choose the switching network applicable to your vessel
Select Save to Card
Name the new file
The SD card now has a copy of the switching settings saved to it. Store the card in a safe location for future use.
When the backup is complete and stored on the SD card, it can be restored as needed:
Restore user data
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or micro/SD card readers
Insert the backup micro/SD card into a card reader
From the home screen, select Info, Information, or Nav Info
Select Manage User Data
Select User Data
Select Data Transfer
To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and combine it with existing user data, select Merge from Card
To transfer data from the memory card to the chartplotter and overwrite existing user data, select Replace from Card
Restore system profiles
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or micro/SD card readers
Insert the backup micro/SD card into a card reader
From any screen, select Options
Select Settings
Select My Vessel
Select Import from Card
Choose the file named for backup and restoration
Press Select > Yes
Restore digital switching settings
Remove all micro/SD cards from the chartplotter or micro/SD card readers
Insert the backup micro/SD card into a card reader
Select My Vessel
Select Switching
Choose the switching network applicable to your vessel
Select Config. File
Select Load from Card
Choose the file named for backup and restoration
Press Select > Yes