Basic Instructions for Sonar Log Recording
Garmin GPSmap Series
For best sonar log recording, we suggest you keep your speed under 6 knots, although maximum logging speed may vary depending on which device you are using; perform a grid pattern where the distance between tracks is no more than 50 meters /150 feet; and save about every 30 minutes to reduce any risk of loss.
Step 1
Press HOME
Step 2
Scroll to Information and press SELECT
Step 3
Scroll to User Data an press SELECT
Step 4
Scroll to Tracks and press SELECT
Step 5
Scroll to Active Track Options and press SELECT
Step 6
Scroll to Record Mode and press SELECT
Step 7
Scroll to Fill and press SELECT
Step 8
Scroll to Record Interval and press SELECT
Step 9
Scroll to Time and press SELECT
Step 10
Scroll to Change and press SELECT
Step 11
Set Time Interval to 1 second and press SELECT
Step 12
Now press HOME to go to the main menu and start boating (at this point you are recording the trail)
Step 13
How to save the Recording to a MSD/SD card
At the end of the trip, make sure the MSD/SD card is inserted into your GPS chart plotter, then scroll to Information and press SELECT
Step 14
Scroll to User Data and press SELECT
Step 15
Scroll to Data Transfer and press SELECT
Step 16
Scroll to Save to Card and press SELECT
Step 17
Scroll to Add New File and press SELECT
Step 18
Assign a name using the arrows,
then press SELECT
Step 19
The file is now created.
To go to the main page press HOME
Step 20
Plug the MSD/SD card out of your GPS chartplotter and plug it in your computer. If you want to know how to upload sonar logs from a Navionics Card, click here
