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Inserting Memory Cards (GPSMAP 8x10/8x12/8x16/9x19/9x22/9x24/9x27)

The internal card readers onGPSMAP® 8400 and 8600 series chartplotters support up to a 32 GB microSD® memory card, formatted to FAT32 with speed class 4 or higher1. Use of an 8 GB or larger memory card with speed class 10 is recommended. As of software version 34.00, the internal card readers on GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotters support up to a 1 TB microSD memory card, formatted to exFAT with speed class 10 or higher.

  1. Open the weather cap Callout number 1 on the back of the chartplotter.

    Memory card insertion with callouts
  2. Insert the memory card Callout number 2.
    NOTE: On a GPSMAP 9000 series chartplotter the memory card faces the other direction when you insert it. Observe the indicator label near the card slot to verify correct orientation.
  3. Press the card in until it clicks.
  4. Clean and dry the weather cap.
    NOTICE

    To prevent corrosion, be sure the memory card and weather cap are thoroughly dry before closing the cap.

  5. Press the weather cap firmly shut.
1 As of software version 34.00, you can connect an external USB card reader to a GPSMAP 8400 and 8600 series chartplotter and use a memory card up to 1 TB, formatted to exFAT with speed class 10 or higher.
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March 2024
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