Garmin HDS-8/8m & HDS-10/10m Quick Start Guide

About this manual

This document serves as a Quick Start Guide for the Garmin HDS-8/8m and HDS-10/10m marine electronics units. It details the operation of function keys such as ZOUT, ZIN, EXIT, ENTER, MENU, PAGES, and LIGHT POWER, explaining their roles in zooming, navigating, saving data, and adjusting display settings. The guide also covers how to access softkey features and manage panel sizes on combo pages.

What's inside

• Function keys
• Pages screen
• Sonar settings
• Fishing Modes
• Transducer Type
• Waypoints
• Chart page
• Split screen options

Frequently asked questions

How do I create a Man Overboard (MOB) position?

Press the ZOUT and ZIN keys at the same time to create a MOB waypoint with a line to your boat position.

How do I adjust the backlight or place the unit in standby mode?

Press the PAGES key to adjust the backlight or place the unit in low power (standby) mode.