Keys


Key	Description
Heading adjustment dial	Turn to adjust the heading or wind angle in small steps. Press to cycle the dial and keys backlight between minimum, maximum, and automatic. NOTE: The LED ring around the dial indicates the status of the autopilot and keypad (Status LED).
AUTO	Engages the autopilot system.
STBY	Puts the autopilot system into standby.
	Adjusts the heading in steps.
1 and 2	Performs an assigned function: The default assigned functions depend on the vessel type (Function Key Default Actions). You can configure these keys as needed (Configuring the Function Keys).

Function Key Default Actions

The two function keys are programmed with default actions based on the vessel type.


Vessel Type	Function Key 1	Function Key 2
Power Planing Hull and Power Displacement Hull	Circle (pattern)	Route Follow
Sailing and Sailing Catamaran	Tack/Gybe	Wind Hold

Configuring the Function Keys

The two keys labeled 1 and 2 on the keypad can be configured using a compatible chartplotter or a GHC™ 50 helm control connected to the autopilot system.

From the autopilot screen, select Options > Autopilot Setup > Autopilot Keypad > Autopilot Keypad Configuration
Select an option:
- To configure the key labeled 1, select Key 1.
- To configure the key labeled 2, select Key 2.
Select the function you want to assign to the key.
Repeat this procedure for the other key, if needed.

Status LED

The LED ring around the heading adjustment dial provides status and troubleshooting information based on the color and behavior of the lights in the ring.


Color	State	Status
Green	Solid	The autopilot is engaged.
White	Solid	The autopilot is in standby mode.
Yellow	Solid	The autopilot is using Shadow Drive™ technology.
Yellow	Flashing	Device software is missing. Perform a software update to restore functionality.
Blue	Spinning	A network update is being performed. Other devices on the network are in the process of being updated, but the APK™ 10 software is not presently being updated. NOTICE Do not remove power while a network update is in progress. Removing power in the middle of the update may result in an error that requires a recovery process.
Blue	Flashing	The APK 10 device software is being updated. NOTICE Do not remove power while the software is being updated. Removing power in the middle of the update may result in an error that requires a recovery process.
Red	Solid	No autopilot CCU is detected. A software update may be required, especially after adding the APK 10 to an existing autopilot installation.
Red	Flashing	There is an error with the autopilot system. Update the software. Check all component connections and installations. If the error cannot be resolved, contact Garmin^® product support.

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January 2025

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Keys


Key	Description
Heading adjustment dial	Turn to adjust the heading or wind angle in small steps. Press to cycle the dial and keys backlight between minimum, maximum, and automatic. NOTE: The LED ring around the dial indicates the status of the autopilot and keypad (Status LED).
AUTO	Engages the autopilot system.
STBY	Puts the autopilot system into standby.
	Adjusts the heading in steps.
1 and 2	Performs an assigned function: The default assigned functions depend on the vessel type (Function Key Default Actions). You can configure these keys as needed (Configuring the Function Keys).

Function Key Default Actions

The two function keys are programmed with default actions based on the vessel type.


Vessel Type	Function Key 1	Function Key 2
Power Planing Hull and Power Displacement Hull	Circle (pattern)	Route Follow
Sailing and Sailing Catamaran	Tack/Gybe	Wind Hold

Configuring the Function Keys

The two keys labeled 1 and 2 on the keypad can be configured using a compatible chartplotter or a GHC™ 50 helm control connected to the autopilot system.

From the autopilot screen, select Options > Autopilot Setup > Autopilot Keypad > Autopilot Keypad Configuration
Select an option:
- To configure the key labeled 1, select Key 1.
- To configure the key labeled 2, select Key 2.
Select the function you want to assign to the key.
Repeat this procedure for the other key, if needed.

Status LED

The LED ring around the heading adjustment dial provides status and troubleshooting information based on the color and behavior of the lights in the ring.


Color	State	Status
Green	Solid	The autopilot is engaged.
White	Solid	The autopilot is in standby mode.
Yellow	Solid	The autopilot is using Shadow Drive™ technology.
Yellow	Flashing	Device software is missing. Perform a software update to restore functionality.
Blue	Spinning	A network update is being performed. Other devices on the network are in the process of being updated, but the APK™ 10 software is not presently being updated. NOTICE Do not remove power while a network update is in progress. Removing power in the middle of the update may result in an error that requires a recovery process.
Blue	Flashing	The APK 10 device software is being updated. NOTICE Do not remove power while the software is being updated. Removing power in the middle of the update may result in an error that requires a recovery process.
Red	Solid	No autopilot CCU is detected. A software update may be required, especially after adding the APK 10 to an existing autopilot installation.
Red	Flashing	There is an error with the autopilot system. Update the software. Check all component connections and installations. If the error cannot be resolved, contact Garmin^® product support.