GPSMAP 2006/2010 chartplotters owner’s manual and reference guide (GPSMAP 2006C and 2010C shown) 2006-2010 Cover.
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Preface Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2006C/2010/2010C utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this operator’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit.
Introduction Warnings and Cautions MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree.
Introduction LIMITED WARRANTY This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 are powerful navigation devices that can give you the navigation information you need: Introduction Capabilities Precision Performance • The GPSMAP 2006/2010 features a high-contrast, ten level gray, 640 x 480 LCD display with adjustable contrast and backlighting. • The GPSMAP 2006C/2010C features a high resolution, 256 color, 640 x 480 color LCD display with adjustable brightness.
Introduction............................................................i-vi Customer Service & Product Registration.............i Warnings and Cautions .......................................ii Warranty and Serial Number..............................iii Capabilities ........................................................ iv Table of Contents ................................................ v “How To” Index.................................................. vi Section One: Getting Started .................
Introduction “How To” Index The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPSMAP 2006/2010. TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 12 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Data Card Slots Looking Main Page at theSequence 2006/2010 Function Keys Mounting Knobs Power/Data Cable Port Soft Keys Data Entry Keys Data Port for future use 1 2006-2010 Intro.
Function Keys Getting Started Main 2006/2010 Page Sequence Keys The IN Key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The OUT Key — adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) The PAGE Key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in sequence and returns the display from a submenu page.
2006/2010 Basic Operation Before moving ahead to the features of the GPSMAP 2006/2010, you will need to learn basic operations. Many times throughout this manual you will be prompted to press a key. When instructed, press, then release the key. If the key needs to be held down, the instructions will prompt you. Getting Started Main Page Sequence Turning the GPSMAP 2006/2010 ON: 1. Press the POWER ( ) key. As the unit powers on, a Warning Page is displayed.
Getting Started First let’s take a look at the Main Display Pages as they come from the factory. There are five pages: the Map Page, Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page and the Active Route Page. When the unit is turned on the first Main Page displayed is the Map Page. Main Page Sequence To scroll through the Main Display Pages: 1. Press the PAGE key. Each time the PAGE key is pressed the GPSMAP 2006/2010 will display the next Main Page. 2. The QUIT key acts like the PAGE key in reverse.
Activating the Simulator Mode: 1. Press the MENU key. 2. With the ‘GPS Info’ tab displayed, at the lower left of the display will be a SOFT KEY label ‘Start Simulator’, press the SOFT KEY that corresponds with this option. Choose ‘No’ to the retail demonstration and press ENTER/MARK. Getting Started Using Main thePage Built-in Sequence Simulator 3. The “Simulator Setup” window will be displayed.
The Simulator is now set up and ready to use! Getting Started Let’s review what we have covered so far: 1. The PAGE and QUIT key will cycle through the Main Pages, the PAGE key in a forward direction and the QUIT key in reverse. 2. To select a field or option use the Right/Left and Up/Down functions of the ARROW KEYPAD to control Main Creating PageWaypoints Sequence the cursor or highlight. 3. To activate a field or option, place the highlight over the item and press ENTER/MARK.
2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Information’ symbol and then press the ENTER/MARK key. We will enter a new waypoint name using the DATA ENTRY keys. Each DATA ENTRY key has multiple characters assigned to it. Pressing the key one time will select the first character, twice will select the second character, three times the third character, and four times will select the number assigned to the key. The only DATA ENTRY key that does not have four characters is the “+, -, 0” key.
Getting Started Main Page Soft Keys Sequence Now that you have finished modifying the waypoint you will need to save it to the Waypoint List. To Save the Waypoint: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘OK’ button at the bottom of the “New Waypoint” window. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to save the waypoint. Data Entry Tips: 1. Remember that you can use both the ARROW KEYPAD and DATA ENTRY keys to enter data. 2.
To Display the Map Setup Menu: 1. Press the SOFT KEY located below the ‘Set Up Map’ tag located at the bottom of the display. Getting Started Main Basic Page Navigation Sequence The Map Setup Page Menu will be displayed. The Map Setup Page will be discussed in detail in the Reference Section of this manual. Now let’s return to the Map Page. To Return to the Map Page: 1. Press the QUIT key. Remember that SOFT KEYS are used to quickly access options or functions for the Main Page that is displayed.
To Create a Waypoint Using the Map Pointer: Getting Started Main Basic Page Navigation Sequence 1. With the Map Pointer at the desired location (not on a road or map feature), quickly press and release the ENTER/MARK key. (Holding the ENTER/MARK key for more than one second will mark your present location. See pg. 6) The “New Map Waypoint” Page will be displayed. Change the waypoint name to “MAP 1”, and assign the ‘Information’ symbol.
Using the Compass Page Located on the Compass Page are the Bearing Pointer, and a Compass Ring. When you are moving, the Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the Compass Ring reflects the direction that you are traveling. In short, when you are headed directly toward your destination, the Bearing Pointer will point toward the top of the display, aligned with the vertical line displayed in the Compass Ring.
Getting Started Initializing the Receiver Initializing Main Pagethe Sequence Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 2006/2010 and GPS 17N receiver, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPS 17N is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world.
4. If you wish to enter your approximate location as text, from the Initialize Position Page, press the ‘Enter As Text’ SOFT KEY then use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the coordinates and press ENTER/MARK when done. Getting Started Initializing Main Pagethe Sequence Receiver does not “calibrate” the unit in any way, but rather helps to speed up the initial I This satellite acquisition. If the unit displays “Ready (2D) or (3D )” during this process, it is not necessary to initialize the unit.
Land Reference Map Page Map Page The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional BlueChart data or MapSource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items, navaids and a host of other chart features. Additional information on BlueChart data may be found in the “BlueChart User’s Guide”.
F Reference When the cursor reaches the edge of the map, the unit may pause as it loads new map data. Map Page Cursor Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current detail coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage.
Reference Map Page Zooming and Options 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key and the ‘New Map Waypoint’ window will appear. If the cursor is on a map item, you will get a new window with details about the item when ENTER/MARK is pressed. Press ENTER/MARK again on the highlighted ‘Create Waypoint’ option. 3. Highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK to confirm the new waypoint using the default three-digit name and symbol. To change any of the available data fields, see page 27.
The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page and the layout options. Reference Map Page Options The available SOFT KEY options are Change Nmbrs, Hide Nmbrs/Show Nmbrs, Measure, Set Up Map, and Declutter On/Off. Following are details on using each of these options. • Change Nmbrs (Numbers) — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each number field used on the map display. This option is available from any of the main pages.
Reference Map Page Options Split, small fields Default, medium fields • TIME TO DEST – Time to final waypoint • TIME TO NEXT – Time to next waypoint • TO COURSE – Distance to desired track • TOTAL AVG SPEED – Total average speed • TOTAL TRIP TIME – Total travel time of trip, stopped and moving • TRACK – Current compass direction of travel • TRIP ODOMETER – Trip Odometer • TURN – Directional amount of turn needed to match bearing • VELOCITY MADE GOOD – Velocity Made Good to destination • VOLTAGE – Current vo
Reference • Measure — allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. Map Page Options To measure the BRG/DIS between two points: 1. Press the ‘Measure Distance’ SOFT KEY. An on-screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position with ‘ENT REF’ below it. 2. Move the cursor to the desired reference point (the point that you want to measure from) and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to.
Reference Map Page Options General Tab Source Tab Waypoints Tab Points Tab Nav Line Tab Track Tab Other Tab 20 Orientation— North Up— fixes the top of the map display to a north heading; Track Up— fixes the top of the map display to the current track heading; Course Up— fixes the map so the direction of navigation is always “up” and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the screen.
Other Tab— Accuracy Circle— On/Off: toggles the circle “On” and “Off”. The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on EPE, DOP, and basemap quality. Your position will be within the circle. Lat/Lon Grid— Text— None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom— Auto, Off, 120 ft.-800 mi.: sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Map Outlines— On/Off: toggles the coverage boxes for BlueChart/MapSource data “On” and “Off”.
Reference Compass Page Compass Page Bearing ‘Bug’ Destination Data Fields Whenever a Go To, Follow Track (TracBack) or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a bearing pointer. Use this page when travelling at slower speeds, when making frequent directional changes, or where straight-line navigation is not possible due to obstructions or terrain.
Reference Numbers Page Numbers and Highway Pages The Numbers Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display. The default page will display four large, user-selectable data fields showing a compass ribbon, speed, current position coordinates and a smaller version of the Highway Page. You may also choose to show the four data fields in large lettering for better readability or you may ‘split’ any or all of the data fields to show 4 medium sized data fields.
Reference Highway Page options The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Highway Page features SOFT KEY options that provide access to functions and features relating to the Highway Page and the layout options. Options allow you to define the data fields to display several data options and select which waypoints and tracks are displayed on screen. Press the corresponding SOFT KEY to activate the desired option.
Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon, comments and depth (depth will automatically be displayed if valid sonar data is being received. See pg. 70) available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using two basic methods: • ENTER/MARK key– used primarily for marking your present position. You may also enter a new waypoint’s position coordinates manually (from a chart, etc.).
Reference Creating/Editing Waypoints Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints may also be quickly created from the map display, which allows you to ‘point and shoot’ at any map position to create a new waypoint. To mark a map item, select the desired map item with the cursor. When selecting a map item, the option ‘Create Waypoint’ will appear in addition to a description of that point and its distance and bearing from your current position. To create a new waypoint graphically: 1.
Reference From the Waypoint Edit page, you may change the name, symbol, comment, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint. Once the changes have been made, highlight ‘Next’ and press ENTER/MARK to save them or press QUIT. Editing Waypoints To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter a new name and press ENTER/MARK when done. Symbol To change the waypoint symbol: 1.
Reference Waypoint Options To access the Main Menu Page/Waypoint (Points) submenus: 1. Press MENU, then highlight the ‘Points’ tab using the ARROW KEYPAD, then highlight the desired submenu tab. User Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the ‘Points’ tab is the ‘User’ list, which displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the User list, you may review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints.
To delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the ‘User’ tab, press the ‘Delete By Symbol’ SOFT KEY. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to be deleted and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press ENTER/MARK to confirm. You may also choose ‘Cancel’ or press QUIT to stop the deletion. Reference Proximity Waypoints To delete all waypoints or the entire waypoint list: 1. From the ‘User’ tab, press the ‘Delete All’ SOFT KEY. 2. Press ENTER/MARK to confirm.
Reference Proximity Waypoints To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the field below “Proximity Alarm” and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Select the desired ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ setting and press ENTER/MARK. The following SOFT KEY options are available from the ‘Proximity’ submenu of the ‘Points’ tab: • Clear Alarm— removes selected waypoint from proximity list. • Clear All— removes all waypoints from proximity list. To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list: 1.
Going to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 2006/2010 provides three ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Point, Follow Route and Follow Track (TracBack). Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your current location to the destination. The easiest method for selecting a destination is the ‘Go To’ function, which lets you select a destination point and quickly sets a direct course from your present position.
Reference TracBack Navigation To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a ‘Go To’ from the map display: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item on screen and press NAV. 2. You will see ‘Go To ’, then press ENTER/MARK. You may also highlight the waypoint or map item, press ENTER/MARK to review it first, press NAV and then press ENTER/MARK. To activate a new map point (non-map item) as a ‘Go To’ from the map display: 1.
Reference 4. Next, the track will begin saving and then display the ‘Saved Track’ window when done. The default name, distance and number of points (1000 max) will be displayed. To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name field and press ENTER/MARK, make your changes and press ENTER/MARK again. If you wish for the saved track to be displayed on the Map and Highway page, highlight the check box to the left of ‘Show on Map and Highway’ and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference MOB: Man OverBoard MOB The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press the MOB key. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position. Once a MOB has been activated, a ‘MOB’ waypoint with an international MOB symbol will be created and the unit will be on an active navigation to that point.
Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 system lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 50 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first way is from the ‘Edit on Map’ from the Route Edit map page, allowing you to see each route graphically on-screen as you create, review, or modify the route.
Reference Creating Routes To create a route using text from the Route Review page: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Main Menu page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Route’ tab and press the ‘New Route’ SOFT KEY or you may also highlight the first available blank route slot and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press the ‘Edit as Text’ SOFT KEY. 4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the first field under the word “Waypoint” and press ENTER/MARK. 5.
Route List Page The GPSMAP 2006/2010 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV key. A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
Reference Route Review Page Route Review Page/ Editing Routes Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To get to the Route Review page: Route Name Data Fields 1. Press MENU, highlight the ‘Route’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER/MARK. The Route Review page also allows you to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route.
To edit the route on the map: 1. From the Route Review page, press the ‘Edit on Map’ SOFT KEY. To edit a route point: Reference Editing Routes 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired route waypoint. To review a route point: 1. Highlight the point and press ENTER/MARK. Press ENTER/MARK again when done. SOFT KEY editing choices will display, with options for removing, moving (user waypoints only) or adding turns to the beginning or end of the route. To remove a route point: 1.
Reference Editing Routes Add Before— Allow you to insert a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the end of the route. To insert a point into the route or add a point to the end: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point you wish to insert the new point before (To add a point to the end, highlight the blank field at the bottom of the list) and press MENU. 2. Highlight ‘Add Before’ and press ENTER/MARK. 3.
Plan— The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. By entering your estimated speed, Fuel Flow, Departure Date and Time, the unit will calculate your trip information and display it in the data field on the far right of the Route Review and Active Route pages. Available information includes ETA, Fuel (to point), Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset (at point location) and Time To (point).
Reference Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 2006/2010 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance, course and choice of ETA, Fuel to point, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset at point location, or Time To point for each point from your present position. The current destination point, the ‘active’ point, is marked with an arrow icon.
Find The FIND key allows you to search the units for user waypoints, map items and any optional BlueChart or MapSource information loaded on a data card. By pressing the FIND key, the unit will search for items from your current location by default or you may also search from other locations. When you press FIND, a list of available items to search from will appear. The default items are Waypoints, Cities, Tide Stations and Transportation.
Find Options Reference Using the Find options, you may search from various map data and utilize a variety of nearest criteria for all items except waypoints. Available Find options are: FIND Key Options • Nrst (Nearest) To Boat— centers search from your boat’s current location • Nrst To Other— allows you to choose another map location from which to search. • Nrst To Next— centers search from the next point of your active route.
Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 2006/2010’s system, and is accessed through the MENU key. See pages 6-8 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data. Reference Main Menu Tabs To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU. The 15 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Info Tab Accuracy DGPS Status DOP Sky View 90° Receiver Status Signal Strength Bars Center dot - 90° above the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Outer ring the horizon 45° 46 GPS Info Tab— provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and accuracy. When the unit is powered up, a GPS Info window will appear after the Warning screen. This window will automatically disappear when the unit is ready to navigate.
Reference may be limited by your geographic location in relation to those satellites, now in developmental service. WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. WAAS satellites will be numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 2006/2010. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 minutes each day, then 1-2 minutes afterwards.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Info Tab The Differential Receiver status will show one of the following: • None— No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the DGPS Setup.
• DGPS Setup— set up of tuning options for a DGPS receiver or enabling/disabling WAAS. The ‘DGPS Setup’ window contains the fields to select the Differential Source, Beacon tune mode, Frequency and Bit Rate. Additional data windows will display the Beacon SNR and Differential Status. When “Differential Source” is set to ‘Auto’, the unit can receive WAAS or USCG DGPS Beacon (if available) input. If WAAS is being used and valid USCG DGPS input is detected, WAAS will be automatically disabled.
Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands. Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab Station Name Date Tide Chart Event Times The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, below that the date.
To select the nearest tide station from your current location: 1. From the “Tide” tab, highlight the ‘At’ field and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Main Menu: Tide Tabs 2. Highlight the desired station of the list and press ENTER/MARK twice. If you are not within range of a tide station, you will see a message “None Found”. Use the ‘Nearest To Other’ Find option and select a location on the map which is closer to a tide station. To select a tide station from the map: 1. From the Tide tab, press FIND. 2.
Reference Main Menu: Trip/Celestial Tabs Trip Tab— displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer data. You may reset the data by pressing the ‘Clear Trip’, ‘Clear Max Spd’, ‘Clear Odometer’, or ‘Clear All’ SOFT KEY options. Celestial Tab— displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and approximate skyview location of the sun and moon.
To change the skyview orientation to ‘Track Up’ or ‘North Up’: 1. From the Celestial tab, press the ‘Track Up’ or ‘North Up’ SOFT KEY as desired. Reference Main Menu: Tracks Tab Track Tab— lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic ‘breadcrumb trail’ recording of your path), define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use.
Reference Main Menu: Tracks/Time/Pages Tabs For the ‘Active’ tab, the following SOFT KEY options are available: • Save— allows you to save the current active track log. • Clear— allows you to clear the active track log currently stored in memory. • Defaults— restores the Tracks tab settings to original factory settings. For the ‘Saved’ tab, the following SOFT KEY menu options are available: • Review Map— displays the saved track log on a Track Map page.
You may also choose from one of the following SOFT KEY options: • All Pages— selects all pages. • Chart Plotter— selects Map page only. • Nav Tools— selects Compass, Numbers, Highway, and Active Route pages only. • Defaults— selects all pages. Reference Main Menu: Pages/System Tabs To ‘Jump To’ a specific page: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the ‘Jump To’ option to the right of the desired page and press ENTER/MARK. To set the First Page: 1.
Reference Main Menu: Systems/Units Tabs The following SOFT KEY options are also available from the “System” tab: • System Info— displays the unit’s software, basemap version and electronic serial number. • Setup Simulator— displays simulator options (only available when in simulator mode) See page 5. • Factory Setup— restores all settings to GARMIN’s original setup values for the entire unit. • Defaults— restores settings on System page to default values.
I WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors. When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance. • Heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘Auto Mag Var’, ‘True’, ‘Grid’ and ‘User Mag Var’. ‘Auto Mag Var’ provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current position. ‘True’ provides headings based upon a true north reference.
Reference Main Menu: Units Tab- Loran TD Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Units” tab and then the “Position Format” field press ENTER/MARK. You may also press the ‘Loran TD On’ SOFT KEY from the “Units” tab .(If you use ‘Loran TD On’, skip to step 3.) Reference Main Menu: Units Tab- Loran TD 2. Highlight ‘Loran TD’, press ENTER/MARK, then press the ‘Grid Setup’ SOFT KEY. 3.
Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab Data Transfer Progress Comm Tab Comm (Communications) tab— lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 2006/2010 to external NMEA devices, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 2006/2010, etc. See the GPMSMAP 2006/2010 Installation Guide for wiring instructions. You can download a copy of GARMIN's proprietary communication protocol from the Help and Support section of our web site at www.garmin.com.
Alarms Tab— allows you to define the alarm setting for Anchor Drag, Arrival, Off Course, Clock, Shallow Water, Deep Water, Battery, DGPS and Accuracy. • Anchor Drag— sets an alarm to sound when you’ve exceeded a specified drift distance. Enter a value in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off. • Arrival— sets an alarm to sound when you’re a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint.
Appendix A The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Time Offsets Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 Longitudinal Zone E007.5º to E022.5º Offset +1 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 E022.5º to E037.5º +2 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 E037.5º to E052.5º +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.5º to E067.
The GPSMAP 2006/2010 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Appendix B Messages Alarm Clock— The alarm clock has sounded. Alarm Voltage Too High— Specified voltage is too high, set to a lower value. Alarm Voltage Too Low— Specified voltage is too low, set to a higher value. Anchor Drag Alarm— You have drifted out of the specified distance range.
Appendix B Messages Route Is Full— You have attempted to add more than 50 points to a route. Reduce number of points or create second route. Route Memory Is Full Can’t Create Route— Maximum amount of 50 routes already in unit memory and no additional routes can be added until existing ones are removed. Route Truncated— Uploaded route from other device has more than 50 points or is incomplete. Running Simulator— Unit is in simulator (practice) mode.
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Appendix C Map Datums NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba RT 90 Sweden NAD27 Grnland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) Santo (Dos) Santo (Dos)- Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Braz- Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands NAD27 Mexico N.
Appendix D Navigation Terms DIS NORTH NORTH T AN CE TO DE S TINA TIO N DESTINATION WAYPOINT BRG TRK F CO UR SP EE D SE DES IR TRA ED CK OF Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist)— The ‘great circle’ distance from present position to a destination waypoint.
Appendix D Navigation Terms 68 Speed— The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ‘ground speed’. Time To— The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Also referred to as ‘estimated time en route’. Time to Dest— The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route. Time to Next— The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route.
Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 2006/2010 uses optional GARMIN marine BlueChart and MapSource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slots located on the left side of the unit. Up to two data cards may be installed or removed at any time, whether the unit is on or off. To install a data card: 1. Open the card door by pressing the locking tab on the door towards the outside (left) of the unit and lifting the door open from right to left.
Appendix F Specifications and Interfacing Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: Approved sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output only on Port 1 and 2: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. Proprietary sentences— PGRME and PGRMZ. Approved sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.
Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately.
Appendix H Index A Accuracy ................................................46 Accuracy Circle .................................19, 21 Active Route Page ..............................16, 42 Active Route Page Options .....................42 Alarms ...................................................61 Anchor Drag Alarm ................................61 Arrival Alarm .........................................61 ARROW KEYPAD ....................................2 B Backlighting .................................
L Language Selection ..............................55 Local Time Offset ...........................54, 62 Loran TD ........................................58-59 Loran TD Setup ...................................59 M Main Menu .................................2, 4, 45-61 Main Menu Page ..................................45 Map Color... ...........................................20 Map Configuration .........................16-20 Map Datums ...............................56, 65-66 Map Page .....................
Appendix H Trip Timers ............................................52 Index U Unit Care ..........................................71 Units Setting ..........................................56 User Datum .....................................57, 65 Speed, Distance and Altitude..................56 Speed Filter ............................................55 Sunrise/Sunset ...........................52 Symbols, Waypoint ...............6-7, 25,-27 System Mode ..........................................
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