® mapping software user’s manual
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................................ii Serial Number ........................................................... ii Contact Garmin......................................................... ii Map Data Information .............................................. ii Installing MapSource ........................................1 Unlocking Maps ....................................................1 Unlock Codes and Coupon Codes ....................
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Garmin® MapSource®—the complete tool for managing your Garmin GPS unit. MapSource provides detailed geographic data that you can view on your computer or load on your GPS unit. This manual has been provided to get you started. For detailed information about using MapSource, refer to the Help system. Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the box) in case your MapSource software needs service.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > UNLOCKING MAPS INSTALLING MAPSOURCE Unlocking Maps Some MapSource products need to be unlocked before you can use the detailed map data. If your product needs to be unlocked, you will find a piece of paper in the product box with an Unlock Code or a Coupon Code. If you just finished installing MapSource, the UnlockWizard opens automatically. You can also unlock your maps from within MapSource. Click the Utilities menu and then select Unlock Maps.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > UNLOCKING MAPS To unlock your product with a 25-Character Unlock Code: NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. 2. Click Yes, I have a 25-character unlock code. Then click Next. 3. Click I have an Unlock certificate, I will type it in. Then click Next. UnlockWizard 4. Enter your 25-character unlock code and then a comment, if desired. Click Next. 2 5.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > UNLOCKING MAPS 4. Select whether you are a new customer or an existing customer. Click Next. If you are an existing customer, enter your Garmin Customer Code and click Next. 5. To continue, you need either your GPS unit’s internal Unit ID or Serial Number. To get the Unit ID, follow the appropriate steps in the UnlockWizard. To enter the unit’s Serial Number, find the number on the back of the unit’s casing and enter it in the space provided. 6.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > UNLOCKING MAPS Select View my installed unlock codes. 3. The UnlockWizard displays a list of all of the installed MapSource products. To view the Unlock Code for a product, highlight the product and then click Properties. To delete an Unlock Code for a product, highlight the product and click Delete. To back up your Unlock Code: 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. 2. Click Backup my unlock codes to a file. Then click Next. 3.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > UNLOCKING MAPS To retrieve your Unlock Code from Garmin: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. Click Retrieve and reinstall all my Garmin unlock codes. Then click Next. If you have registered your MapSource products with Garmin, click Retrieve my unlock codes from the Garmin Server. Then click Next. Enter your Garmin Customer Code and click Next.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > CHANGING OR REMOVING MAPSOURCE Registering Your Product If you have not already registered your product using the UnlockWizard, you can register on Garmin’s Web site at https://www.garmin.com/registration/selectreg .jsp. We highly recommend that you register your MapSource product to gain important benefits: • You can be notified of product updates as they occur. • You have proof of purchase on file with Garmin in case your product needs service.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > CHANGING OR REMOVING MAPSOURCE Modifying Coverage Areas Some MapSource detailed map products allow you to modify the regional coverage areas. If your MapSource product allows this, Modify appears as an option when you open the MapSource InstallShield Wizard. NOTE: You need your MapSource installation disks to modify MapSource. To add or remove specific coverage areas: 1. Insert the MapSource installation disk into your computer disk drive. The InstallShield Wizard opens.
INSTALLING MAPSOURCE > CONNECTING YOUR GPS UNIT TO A COMPUTER Connecting Your GPS Unit to a Computer Install your MapSource software or run the installation disk for your product before you connect your GPS unit to your computer. If your MapSource product came with a setup guide, follow those instructions to learn how and when to connect your GPS unit to your computer. You can also find this information in your GPS unit owner’s manual. To connect your GPS unit to your computer: 1.
USING MAPSOURCE > PARTS OF MAPSOURCE USING MAPSOURCE Parts of MapSource The MapSource window contains five main parts: the (1) toolbars, (2) data tabs, (3) splitter bar, (4) Graphic Map, and (5) status bar.
USING MAPSOURCE > LOADING MAPS TO YOUR GARMIN GPS UNIT Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit You can load maps to your Garmin GPS in three simple steps: • Connect your Garmin GPS unit to your computer. • Select the maps you want to send to your GPS unit. • Transfer the maps to your GPS unit. For help connecting your GPS unit to your computer, see page 8 or consult the owner’s manual for your GPS unit.
USING MAPSOURCE > LOADING MAPS TO YOUR GARMIN GPS UNIT Names of map regions. Selected map regions appear shaded in pink. BlueChart® map regions appear outlined in pink. 4. To deselect a map region, click a shaded pink area on the Graphic Map. To deselect several map regions, press and hold the Ctrl key while you click and drag across the map regions you want to deselect. The map regions you select are called a “map set” and are listed in the Maps tab.
USING MAPSOURCE > LOADING MAPS TO YOUR GARMIN GPS UNIT To select maps around waypoints, routes, or tracks: Right-click a route, waypoint, or track in its Data tab and click Select Maps Around Route (Waypoint/Track) from the shortcut menu. NOTE: Some MapSource products sell area maps separately. You can only select maps that you have purchased and installed on your computer.
USING MAPSOURCE > TRANSFERRING MAPSOURCE DATA Transferring MapSource Data You can send map sets, waypoints, routes, and tracks to your GPS unit or storage card, or you can receive data from your GPS unit or storage card.
USING MAPSOURCE > TRANSFERRING MAPSOURCE DATA BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and LakeMaster Data Cards Preprogrammed BlueChart, Fishing HotSpots, and LakeMaster data cards should not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS unit for saving MapSource maps—you will lose the preloaded data. Remove this preprogrammed data card from your GPS unit before you transfer maps. MapSource warns you if you are in danger of erasing data. If you overwrite the preloaded data, Garmin will not replace or recover it.
USING MAPSOURCE > TRANSFERRING MAPSOURCE DATA Sending Data to Your GPS Unit If your GPS unit has a storage card, verify that the card is inserted correctly into the unit. Also, connect your GPS unit to your computer and set your unit’s Data Transfer mode to Garmin, if applicable (see your unit owner’s manual for instructions). Types of data you can send are maps, waypoints, routes, or tracks. Remember, you can only send maps to an iQue.
USING MAPSOURCE > TRANSFERRING MAPSOURCE DATA Receiving Data from Your GPS Unit If your GPS unit has a storage card, verify that the card is inserted correctly into the unit. Also, connect your GPS unit or card reader to your computer and set your unit’s Data Transfer mode to Garmin, if applicable (see your unit owner’s manual for instructions). To receive data from a GPS unit or card reader: 1.
USING MAPSOURCE > CREATING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS Creating and Editing Waypoints A waypoint is any point on the Graphic Map that you store in memory. You can easily create waypoints in MapSource and then transfer them to your GPS unit. You can also load waypoints from your GPS unit into MapSource and then edit them. To send and receive information from your GPS unit, see page 13. Creating Waypoints When you create a waypoint, MapSource automatically names the waypoint based on its location.
USING MAPSOURCE > FINDING PLACES Editing Waypoints You can edit the properties of a waypoint by opening the Waypoint Properties dialog box: • Double-click a waypoint name listed in the Waypoints tab. • Click the Selection tool . Then double-click a waypoint on the Graphic Map. • Right-click any waypoint in the Waypoints tab or on the Graphic Map. Then select Waypoint Properties.
USING MAPSOURCE > FINDING PLACES 4. Click Find to show a list of matches in the Places list. If you see the message “No items found,” try using more general search criteria. 5. Click to highlight the correct place from the list. The place appears on the Graphic Map. 6. Click Make Waypoint if you want to save the place as a waypoint. Click OK to close the Find Places dialog box. Click Cancel to close and return to the part of the map you were previously viewing. Find Places dialog box To find a place: 1.
USING MAPSOURCE > CREATING AND EDITING ROUTES Creating and Editing Routes Routes tell you how to get from one place to another. Depending on your MapSource product, you can create a direct route (a straight-line route), or an auto-route (turn-by-turn over roads). Creating Routes You can create and modify routes in MapSource by using the Route Properties dialog box, the Route tool , or the Waypoints tab. A route can contain several points; each point is called a via point.
USING MAPSOURCE > CREATING AND EDITING ROUTES To see points on the map, highlight each point and click Show on Map, or check the box next to Center map on selected item to see each point in the center of the map. 6. Click OK to save the new route. Click Find buttons to search for map features. Click to insert a waypoint listed in the Waypoints tab. Editing Routes You can edit routes directly on the Graphic Map or using the Route Properties dialog box.
USING MAPSOURCE > TRACKS From the Route Properties dialog box, you can: • Add points to a route • Rename a route • Invert a route • Link a file or URL to a route • View a vertical profile for a route • View and print text directions for an auto-route • Delete a route For more information, refer to the MapSource Help system. Click Help > MapSource Help or press F1 on your keyboard to open the detailed MapSource Help files.
USING MAPSOURCE > CUSTOMIZING MAPSOURCE Customizing MapSource After you become comfortable using MapSource, you may want to customize preferences to meet your needs. You can change many settings by opening MapSource Preferences. Click Edit > Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box. Track Properties dialog box Filtering Tracks Each track point contains time, position, and speed information. From the Track Properties dialog box, click Filter.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAUTION: GARMIN MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE MAP DATA IN THIS PRODUCT AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY.
INDEX A Auto-Routing 11, 20 Finding Recently Found Places 19 B G BlueChart selecting maps 11 C Card Reader 13, 15 Cartography ii Cautions and Warnings 24 cf Que Users 15 Compact Flash (CF) Card 13, 15 Connecting Your GPS to a Computer 7 Contact Garmin ii Coupon Code 1 Customizing MapSource 23 D Data Card 13 Data Tabs 9 Data Transfer Mode 15 F Finding Nearest Places 19 Finding Places 18 MapSource User’s Manual GPS Unit connecting to a computer 8 loading maps to 10 Graphic Map 9 H Help Files i
INDEX U Uninstalling MapSource 7 Unit ID 3 Unlocking Maps 1 UnlockWizard 1, 3–5 Unlock Certificate 1, 3 Unlock Code 1 backing up 4 restoring 4 viewing 3 Updating Personal Information 5 USB Data Card Programmer 13, 15, 16 USB Port 8 Waypoint Properties Dialog Box 17 W Warnings and Cautions 24 Waypoints 17–20 adding to routes 20–24 creating 17 creating custom symbols 18 editing 18 selecting maps around 12–16 Waypoints Tab 17 26 MapSource User’s Manual
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2004-2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00417-20 Rev.
