GPSMAP 2006/2010 chartplotters owner’s manual and reference guide (GPSMAP 2006C and 2010C shown)
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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 owner’s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit.
Introduction Warnings and Cautions The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSMAP 2006/2010 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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.
Introduction Capabilities iv Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 2006/2010 are powerful navigation devices that can give you the navigation information you need: 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. vi 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 Main Page Looking at theSequence 2006/2010 Function Keys Mounting Knobs Power/Data Cable Port Soft Keys Data Entry Keys Data Port for future use 1
Getting Started Main 2006/2010 Page Sequence Keys Function 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 Main Page Sequence First let’s take a look at the Main Display Pages as they come from the factory. There are five pages: the Map Page, Sonar 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. 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. Press ENTER/MARK again to acknowledge the Running Simulator/Sonar Message. Getting Started Using Main thePage Built-in Sequence Simulator 3. The “Simulator Setup” window will be displayed.
Getting Started The Simulator is now set up and ready to use! 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.
1. Press the SOFT KEY located below the ‘Set Up Map’ tag located at the bottom of the display. 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. Getting Started Main Basic Page Navigation Sequence 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.
Getting Started Main Basic Page Navigation Sequence tion. See pg. 6) The “New Map Waypoint” Page is displayed. Change the waypoint name to “MAP 1”, and assign the ‘Information’ symbol. Save the waypoint by highlighting the ‘OK’ button and pressing the ENTER/MARK key. Press the QUIT key to hide the Map Pointer and center the display on the current GPS location. Navigating to a waypoint When you begin navigation to a waypoint, the GPS sets a straight line course to that point.
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. If you are not heading toward your destination, the Bearing Pointer will turn, continuing to point toward your destination.
Getting Started Initializing Main Pagethe Sequence Receiver Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 2006/2010 and GPS 17 receiver, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPS 17 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows 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 This does not “calibrate” the unit in any way, but rather helps to speed up the initial 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”.
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 actively scrolls 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.
Reference The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page and the layout options. Map Page Options The available SOFT KEY options are Measure, Full Map/Show Data, Set Up Page, Set Up Map, and Declutter On/Off. Following are details on using each of these options. • Measure — allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. To measure the BRG/DIS between two points: 1. Press the ‘Measure Distance’ SOFT KEY.
Reference Map Page Options Choose the type of data you wish to display.
NOTE: COMPASS, HIGHWAY and POSITION will only be available on medium and large sized data fields. You may also choose to ‘split’ the default numbers to 4 smaller fields for more data or you may ‘merge’ the smaller fields back to their original size. All the Main Pages (except the Numbers and Active Route Pages) will have 4 medium sized fields, which may be split to a total of 16 small fields. The Numbers Page will display 4 large fields, which may be split to a total of 16 medium fields.
Reference • Set Up Map— allows you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map set up option uses a ‘file tab’ feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use.
sible. Use this setting when in shaded environments. “For Sunlight” displays more vibrant colors for use in sunny environments. BlueChart data may be used with either color model mode. Source Tab Basemap— On/Off: turns the built in base map on or off. Data Card Maps— On/Off: turns all optional BlueChart/MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off. Waypoints Tab— Waypoints/Active Route Text— None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom— Auto, Off, 120 ft.-800 mi.
Reference Main Page Sequence Nav Line Tab Track Tab Nav Line Tab— Heading Line— On/Off: draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of travel. Bearing Line— On/Off: toggles the black/white line which points to the current navigation point. Course Line— Auto, Off, 120 ft.-800 mi.: sets the maximum zoom scale at which the desired course line should appear on the screen. Track Tab— Saved Tracks/Track Log Zoom— Auto, Off, 120 ft.-800 mi.
4. To display detailed information and notes for each area, highlight the desired name and press ENTER/ MARK. To view the notes for that area, choose ‘Show Notes’. To scroll through the notes, you may either, highlight the notes, press ENTER/MARK and use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll, up, down, left, and right or press the desired SOFT KEY scroll option. Press QUIT to exit. Reference Main Page Sequence To restore defaults for map settings: 1.
Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 2006/2010 becomes a powerful fishfinder. The top left of the screen contains information fields, while the Adjustments selection (see pg. 29) above the fields allows direct access to the settings most commonly changed while using the Sonar Page. The middle of the page contains a right-to-left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat. (Note: Items appear as they pass under your transducer.
Reference The following options are available: • Pointer On/Off— allows you to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump for a future fishing location. When using this feature, the Sonar Page pauses. The pointer does not move off the paused display and cannot show an area that has scrolled off the screen.
Reference Sonar Page Options • Size Split— enables width adjustment of the Sonar Page split screen. This option is only available when a zoom scale other than ‘No Zoom’ is selected or ‘Dual Frequency Display’ is set to ‘Split’ in the Sonar Setup. You may adjust the size of the split window anywhere from 1/4 to 3/4 width from the right half of the Sonar Page. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. From the Sonar Page split screen, press the ‘Set Up Page’ SOFT KEY. 2. Press the ‘Size Split’ SOFT KEY. 3.
Water Type— since sound waves travel through ‘Fresh’ and ‘Salt’ water at different rates, it is necessary to select the ‘Water Type’ to ensure accurate readings on the unit. • Depth Number— controls the efficiency of the digital depth update rate.’ Fast Update’ will update quicker and is recommended for low-noise, deeper water (>50 ft.). ‘Auto’ is best for shallow water or high noise areas, will have a slower screen update and is best used if you travel a wide variety of depths.
Reference Sonar Tab Settings • Temperature Graph — toggles On or Off the display of a temperature graph on the Sonar Page (if equipped with GSD 20 Sonar Module). • Background Color (Color Models Only)— allows you to change the background color of the sonar display and map/sonar split. Choices are Black, Blue, or White. • Calibrate Water Speed (Soft Key)— this is only available if you are using a speed-capable transducer/sensor.
with and up and down arrow on each side of the name. There are 3 ways to access an adjustment option from the Sonar Page: • Press the ‘Adjustments’ SOFT KEY, to bring up a list of all options and their current settings. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight an option and press ENTER/MARK or press the corresponding number on the DATA ENTRY KEYS.
Reference Sonar Adjustment Options Sonar Page with Dual and Split Frequency and Bottom Lock. Only information on the left side of the sonar split will be used for data fields and Map Page splits when the unit is set to ‘Maximun Detail’. • 2X Split––Shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right half of the display screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale. The left half shows a portion of the original picture at 1/2 depth scale.
6. Whiteline— controls how the unit displays information about the bottom type (hard or soft). With the Whiteline ‘Off’, the bottom return will display as black (red). With Whiteline set at ‘Normal’ or 1100%, this option can be used to determine bottom hardness. See page 85 for more detail on this feature. Reference Sonar Adjustment Options 7. Frequency— allows you to choose a transducer frequency. Frequency refers to the “pitch” of the sound that the transducer sends and receives.
Reference Compass Page Compass Page Bearing ‘Bug’ Destination Data Fields Whenever a Go To, Follow Track (TracBack), or Follow Route has been activated, the GPSMAP 2006/ 2010’s Compass Page guides 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 automatically displays if valid sonar data is being received. See pg. 76) 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. The option ‘Create Waypoint’ appears 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.
4. Next, the track begins saving and then displays the ‘Saved Track’ window when done. The default name, distance and number of points (1000 max) are displayed. 5. To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name field, and press ENTER/MARK. Make your changes and press ENTER/MARK again. You may also choose a Style (monochrome units) or Color (color models) that is used to display the saved track line.
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. When a MOB has been activated, a ‘MOB’ waypoint with an international MOB symbol is 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 254 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first way is to ‘Edit on Map’ from the Route Edit map page, which allows 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 are displayed, 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— Allows 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: Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point. 1.
• 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 calculates 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, and course. You may also select 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 searches 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 appears. 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: • 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. • Nrst To Dest (Destination)— centers search from the last 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, press MENU. To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu page: 1.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Info Tab Accuracy Receiver Status DOP 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 appears after the Warning screen. This window automatically disappears when the unit is ready to navigate. The status information will give you an idea of what the GPS receiver is doing at any given moment.
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, then 1-2 minutes afterwards.
Reference Main Menu: GPS Info Tab • 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 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 is disabled automatically.
Reference Tide Tab— shows a graphical chart that 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. Main Menu: Tide Tab Station Name Date Tide Chart The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, with the date below.
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 that 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. Tracks 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. The Tracks Tab also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route.
Reference Main Menu: Tracks/DSC 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.
Anytime a vessel receives a DSC call, they can store that location and quickly navigate to that position using a Go To. This makes DSC a time saver, especially in an emergency situation. In order to use DSC, users must first register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab What is a Maritime mobile service identity (MMSI)? Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) basically allows a VHF radio to act like a phone.
Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab In Canada: Industry Canada is responsible for assigning MMSI numbers to commercial and recreational vessels. Information is available at the following web site: http://apollo.ic.gc.ca/english/mmsi.html. For more information regarding MMSI’s visit: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/ mmsi.htm. How can Garmin help you with DSC? To receive Distress Calls or Position Reports, you must have a DSC-equipped chartplotter as well as a VHF radio with DSC support.
DSC Position Report The Position Report operates similarly to the Distress Call. Remember this type of contact is like a phone call, but no emergency alarms are set off and the call is specific to the receiver. Position Reports are not broadcasted to all DSC users. Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab DSC Call List The DSC Call List displays the current calls received. The GPS can manage up to 50 calls.
Reference Main Menu: DSC Tab There are two ways to add a new entry into the directory. To add a new Directory entry: 1. Press the ‘New Item’ SOFT KEY to access the New Directory Window. 2. Or, with the Directory Tab highlighted press the ARROW KEYPAD DOWN, highlight an empty field and press ENTER/MARK to access the New Directory Item window. The New Directory Item window allows you to input information of a known contact. To add the MMSI number, Name, or Comment: 1.
Using the NAV Button with DSC The receiver of a Distress Call or Position Report can quickly navigate to the caller using the NAV button. Once the call is logged, highlight the entry on the Call List and press the NAV button to Go To that MMSI number or the Name of the caller. Reference Main Menu: DSC/Time/Pages Tabs User Card Tab— interface control for saving waypoints, routes, and tracks to a data card.
Reference Main Menu: Pages/Temp Tabs To select/deselect a main page: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the box to the left of the page name. Press ENTER/MARK to select/ deselect that page. When a page is selected a ‘ ’ appears in the box. You must leave at least one page checked. 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.
System tab— controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, languages, system mode, simulator controls, restores factory settings, and displays system information. The following settings are available: • Beeper— controls audible beep. Select from ‘Off’, ‘Alarms Only’ (sounds for alarms/messages), ‘Key and Alarm’ (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). • Speed Filter— averages speed-readings.
Reference Main Menu: Units Tab Units Tab— defines Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Altitude, Depth, and Temperature. The following settings are available: • Position Format— is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed. You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or wish to use a format you are familiar with.
headings based upon a true north reference. ‘Grid’ provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats listed on page 72). ‘User Mag Var’ allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based upon the variation you enter. Reference Main Menu: Units Tab To enter a user defined magnetic variation: 1.
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/ Comm Tab 2. Highlight ‘Loran TD’, press ENTER/MARK, and then press the ‘Grid Setup’ SOFT KEY. 3. To change the settings of any of the five fields, highlight the field, and press ENTER/MARK.
Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab • NMEA In/NMEA Out— supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2.3* data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DBT, DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. (See page 86.) • None— provides no interfacing capabilities. Port 2— • NMEA On/NMEA Off— supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2.3* data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DBT, DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. (See page 86.) * Units with software version 5.20 and higher will use NMEA 0183 version 3.01.
Alarms Tab— allows you to define the alarm setting for Anchor Drag, Arrival, Off Course, Clock, Shallow Water, Deep Water, Battery, DGPS, and Accuracy. System Alarms: • Clock— provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in the same time format (UTC or local) you’re using for your system. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work.
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/MARK key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Appendix B Messages Accuracy Alarm— The GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. 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.
Appendix B Messages Off Course Alarm— You have exceeded the specified off-course distance. Proximity Alarm— You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity Alarm Memory is Full— You have used all ten proximity waypoints. Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint—The alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route Already Exists: — You have entered a route name that already exists in memory.
Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Chua Astro Chua Astro- Paraguay Appendix C Corrego Alegr Corrego Alegre- Brazil Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia Djakarta Map Datums AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Dos 1968 Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I.
Appendix C NAD27 Cuba North American 1927- Cuba RT 90 Map Datums NAD27 Grnland North American 1927- Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) Santo (Dos) Santo (Dos)- Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Braz- Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands Sweden NAD27 Mexico N.
Appendix D Navigation Terms NORTH NORTH DIS TA NCE TO DES TINA TIO N DESTINATION WAYPOINT BRG TRK F SP EE D SE UR CO 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 84 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 Go To 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 Go To destination, or the final 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 or save user data (pg. 69). 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.
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 Understanding Sonar Understanding Sonar If you are unfamiliar with basic sonar, or need help determining what is displayed on the graph, this section may be for you. This section is intended to help the novice user gain some understanding of how the GPSMAP 2006/2010 operates when combined with a GSD 20 Sonar Module and how it can help improve their fishing productivity.
Appendix H Transducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. Cone angles may vary between different types of transducers. For example, a 50kHz frequency may provide a “wide” 40° cone angle, with a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth. As shown in the sidebar, the 40° cone angle (50kHz frequency) approximately covers the area of a 20-foot diameter circle at a 30-foot depth.
Appendix H Understanding the Graph Understanding the Graph It is important to understand that the unit does not display a 3-D representation of the underwater environment. The unit can display multiple things at the same time, but cannot determine where the return originated – only when it was received. Examples 1 and 2 provide a look at the underwater world from a top view, and illustrate how these views would be displayed on the graph.
Whiteline Appendix H The GPSMAP 2006/2010 with GSD 20 can help you to determine if the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar soundwaves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom. Normally, a red/dark line is used to show the point where water meets the bottom. This line will follow the bottom contour, along with any significant objects lying on the bottom.
Appendix I Index A Accuracy ................................................56 Accuracy Alarm..................................77, 79 Accuracy Circle .................................19, 22 Active Route Page ..............................16, 52 Active Route Page Options .....................52 Adjustment Menu...............................29-31 Alarms ...............................................77, 79 Anchor Drag Alarm .............................77, 79 Arrival Alarm ....................................
I IN Key .....................................................2 Initialization ...................................12-13 Installing Data Cards ...............................79 Interface Formats ..........................75-76, 86 Interfacing ....................................75-76, 86 J Jump To Page ....................................69-70 K Keel Offset...............................................27 Keypad Usage ........................................2 L Land Mode......................................
Appendix I System Mode ..........................................71 Index T Table of Contents .....................................v Target Level (Sonar)..................................31 Temperature ...........................................70 Temperature Log.................................18, 70 Temperature Scale....................................70 Temperature Tab.................................70 Thermoclines..........................................91 Tide Charts ..............................
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