USB kabel (GPSMAP® 8400/8600)

The primary function of this USB cable is to establish essential connectivity between your Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter (series 8400 or 8600) and a computer. It enables you to turn your chartplotter screen into a touch interface for your computer, providing mirrored display of the computer's content and direct interaction.

This Garmin USB cable is 4.5 meters long (about 15 feet), providing sufficient reach for most marine installations.

Yes, this USB cable has a water-resistant design, making it suitable for marine conditions and environments.

The Garmin reference number for this USB cable is 010-12390-10.

Yes, once connected, this USB cable turns your GPSMAP 8400 or 8600 chartplotter screen into a touch interface for your computer. This allows you to interact directly with your computer's applications and even use its virtual keyboard from the chartplotter screen.

This product includes only the Garmin USB cable (reference 010-12390-10). Additional accessories, such as an HDMI cable, are sold separately.

This USB cable’s description emphasizes connectivity for mirroring a computer’s display and touch interaction. While it provides "essential connectivity," its main features described relate to control and display rather than transferring specific charts or software updates.

This USB cable is specifically designed for Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters of the 8400 and 8600 series.

No, this cable is specifically designed and optimized for Garmin GPSMAP chartplotters in the 8400 and 8600 series. Its compatibility with other series is not indicated.

This cable is compatible with computers running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 operating systems.

Yes, this USB cable is compatible with Apple® computers.

Official compatibility is specified for Windows 7, 8 and 10. While it may potentially work with newer versions such as Windows 11, this compatibility is not explicitly guaranteed by the product specifications.

This USB cable is designed to connect GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotters to an Apple® or Windows® compatible computer. Compatibility with tablets or smartphones is not specified.

You must connect one end of the USB cable to the appropriate port on your Garmin GPSMAP 8400 or 8600 chartplotter, and the other end to an available USB port on your compatible computer.

Yes, for full functionality, including video output from the computer to the chartplotter, a compatible HDMI cable is required in addition to this USB cable. The HDMI cable is sold separately.

Garmin recommends making all cable connections in a dry environment to ensure proper installation and preserve product durability.

The product description does not mention the need to install specific drivers or software for the cable to function. It is generally designed for plug-and-play recognition with the compatible operating systems mentioned (Windows 7, 8, 10 and Apple®).

Once the USB cable is properly connected between your GPSMAP 8400/8600 chartplotter and your computer, the chartplotter's screen automatically switches to a touchscreen interface for the computer, enabling direct interaction. No specific manual activation is required for this function; it is inherent to the connection via this cable.

With a length of 4.5 meters, it is advisable to carefully plan the cable routing to avoid tangling or excessive stress. Use cable ties or conduit to secure it along bulkheads or structures, ensuring it is not bent too sharply and is protected from friction or pinching zones, while keeping it in a dry environment for connections.

No. This cable is for USB connection and touchscreen control with a compatible computer. For mirror video display, you need to provide a separate HDMI connection suitable for the GPSMAP chartplotter.