user’s manual MapSource mapping software
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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 support.
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 packaging with an Unlock Code or a Coupon Code. The first time you run MapSource with locked maps installed, the Locked Maps Detected dialog box will prompt you to unlock your maps. You can also unlock your maps from within MapSource.
Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps To unlock your product with a 25-Character Unlock Code: 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map Products. 2. Select the Unlock Regions tab, and click Add. To unlock your product with an 8-character Coupon Code: NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map Products. 2. Select a map product from the list, and click Unlock Online. The Unlock Maps page loads in your Web browser.
Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps 4. Connect your GPS unit to your computer. For more information, see page 6 or consult the owner’s manual for your GPS unit. 5. Click Find Devices. Select your device from the drop-down list, if necessary. The Unit ID of your device appears in the Unit ID field. 6. Enter the serial number found on your device. 7. Enter the 8-character Coupon Code found on your Unlock Certificate. Click Unlock Map. You can now close the Map Product Manager and use MapSource.
Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps Retrieving Unlock Codes You can retrieve Unlock Codes from Garmin by providing the unit ID and serial number of your device. NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map Products. 2. Select a map product from the list, and click Unlock Online. 3.
Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps Changing or Removing MapSource You can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupted. For some MapSource products, you can modify the regional coverage area. You can also remove any MapSource product from your computer. Repairing MapSource In some MapSource products, you can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupt. If this option is not available, you can uninstall and reinstall the product. Note: You need your MapSource installation disks to repair MapSource.
Installing MapSource > Changing or Removing MapSource Removing MapSource You can remove any MapSource product from your computer without using the MapSource installation disks. To remove MapSource: 1. Click the Start button. Then select Settings > Control Panel. 2. Select Add/Remove Programs. 3. Highlight MapSource and click Change/ Remove. 4. Follow the instructions to remove MapSource. OR 1. Click the Start button.
Installing MapSource > Changing or Removing MapSource If your GPS unit came with a USB data cable, connect your GPS to an available USB data port. USB Data Port 2. Verify that your GPS is turned on and the Serial Data Format is set to Garmin, if applicable. To verify proper connection to the computer: 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Get Unit ID. 2. Verify that the name of your GPS unit appears in the Device field. If not, your GPS unit may not be connected properly.
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, (5) MiniMap, and (6) 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 6 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. You may use one of the following methods to transfer data to or from your GPS unit (check your GPS unit owner’s manual to see what data transfer options are available): • Serial or USB Cable • USB Data Card Programmer or USB Data Card Programmer RoHS (USB 2.
Using MapSource > Transferring MapSource Data BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and LakeMaster Data Cards Preprogrammed BlueChart, BlueChart g2, Inland Lakes, Fishing HotSpots, Recreational Lakes with 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, routes, waypoints, or tracks.
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). You can send maps, waypoints, routes, or tracks to your GPS unit. Note: MapSource transfers all of the data listed in a data tab to your GPS unit each time you transfer data.
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). You can receive waypoints, routes, and tracks from your GPS unit. 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. Waypoints are also known as “My Locations” or “Favorites” in some GPS Units. 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 12. To create a waypoint: 1.
Using MapSource > Finding Places Editing Waypoints You can edit the properties of a waypoint by opening the Waypoint Properties dialog box using any of the following methods: • 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.
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 view a point on the map, highlight the point and click Show on Map. You can also check the box next to Center map on selected item to see a selected 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. About Google Earth™ 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 Index A Auto-Routing 10, 19 B BlueChart selecting maps 10 C Card Reader 12, 14 Cartography ii Cautions and Warnings 23 cf Que Users 14 Compact Flash (CF) Card 12, 14 Connecting Your GPS to a Computer 6 Contact Garmin ii Coupon Code 1, 2–3 Customizing MapSource 22 D Data Card 12 Data Tabs 8 Data Transfer Mode 14 24 F Favorites 16 Finding Nearest Places 18 Finding Places 17 Finding Recently Found Places 18 G from multiple MapSource products 11 selecting maps 9 sending maps 14 tutorial 9 M
Index Transferring Data 12 receiving data 15 sending data 13 transfer methods 12 U Uninstalling MapSource 6 Unlock Certificate 1, 3 Unlock Code 1, 2 retrieving 4 viewing 3 Unlocking Maps 1 USB Data Card Programmer 12, 14, 15 USB Port 7 W Warnings and Cautions 23 Waypoints 16–19 adding to routes 19–23 creating 16 editing 17 selecting maps around 11–15 Waypoints Tab 16 Waypoint Properties 16 MapSource User’s Manual 25
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. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00417-20 Rev.
