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user’s guide
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BlueChart
marine cartography
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Portions of BlueChart data may be subject to the following copyrights and notices: © 2005 MapTech, Inc. The chart information in this product is reproduced, in whole or part, with the permission of the following national hydrographic offices and other organizations: Australian Hydrographic Service; Editrice Incontri Nautici (Bolina); Hydrographic Institute of the Republic of Croatia; Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen, Denmark, license no. G.9-2002; Estonian Maritime Administration (EMA) © 2006; Finla
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WARNING:No national hydrographic office has verified the information in this product or quality assured it, and none accept liability for the accuracy of reproduction or any modifications made thereafter. No national hydrographic office makes any warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to this product. No national hydrographic office warrants that the product satisfies national or international regulations regarding the use of the appropriate products for navigation o
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IntroductIon > o vIver ew IIntroduct on ® BlueChart g2 is Garmin’s exclusive line of highly-detailed marine cartography. BlueChart g2 cartography features smoother layering and better integration of map graphics for faster redraws and more cohesive panning, scrolling, and zooming. Overview Blue Chart g2 features richer colors and shading for easier interpretation and improved visibility. BlueChart g2 has all the detail of traditional BlueChart, but with additional functions, such as an opt
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IntroductIon > IntroductIon Additional BlueChart g2 enhancements include: • Shaded depth contours • Mariner’s eye view map perspective • Port plans and navigationally significant photos • Improved IALA symbology • Intertidal zones with spot soundings • Navaids with view range and coverage • Data on tides and currents • Coastal roads, marinas, points of interest • Wrecks, restricted areas, anchorages • Shoals, spoilage, and more Like all BlueChart cartography, BlueChart g2 cartography is
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IntroductIon > t able of c ontents t able of c ontents Introduction ...................................................................................................... i Overview ..................................................................................................................i Warning ..................................................................................................................iv Getting Started ............................................................
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IntroductIon > w arnIng Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When navigating, carefully compare BlueChart g2 information to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and paper maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Use the electronic BlueChart g2 cartography only to facilitate, not to repla
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g ettIng s tedart > g ettIng s tedart GettInG s artedt Garmin BlueChart g2 preprogrammed data cards are available in a region-by-region format. To find out what region or regions will work best for you, please consult your local Garmin marine dealer or visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. From the Maps & Charts section of the Garmin Web site, you can view the listing of available BlueCharts, the areas of coverage, and the paper charts contained within each card. A printed list is al
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g ettIng s tedart > IallInst ng a b lue c thar g 2 PP re rogrammed d ata c ard Installing a BlueChart g2 Preprogrammed Data Card Look for a compartment door or rubber weather cap on the bottom (or front for large chartplotters) of your Garmin unit. Beneath the door or weather cap is a slot for a data card. Data Card Slot on a Data Card Slot on a GPSMAP 3206/3210 GPSMAP 492/498 To insert the card, place the card into the slot (connector end first) with the label facing toward the front of the
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > u andInderst ng b lue c thar g 2 d ata VIIew G n b lue c hart G2 ItInforma on BlueChart g2 technology for the coastal United States (including Alaska and Hawaii) is preloaded on Garmin’s GPSMAP 492 and GPSMAP 498 chartplotters, as well as its large- display GPSMAP 2200 series and GPSMAP 3200 series of chartplotters. To access additional BlueChart g2 functionality, you can purchase preprogrammed data cards. These BlueChart g2 data cards include highly detailed coa
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > u andInderst ng b lue c thar g 2 d ata Other features common to most BlueChart g2 data include: • Depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white) • Inter-tidal zones • Spot soundings, as depicted on the original paper chart • Navigational aids and symbols • Obstructions and cable areas Wreck Information Buoy Marina Services Yacht Tide Harbor Station Garmin includes charts and symbols shown on NOAA chart 1, and marine services from other sources. For m
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > a ccessIng a ddItIonal o bject IItnforma on Accessing Additional Object Information You can view additional information about many of the objects you see on a BlueChart g2 map. To access additional object information when using a Garmin unit: Place the unit’s mappointer on an object,and press ENTER. Awindow appears withadditional informationfor the selected object. Selected object BlueChart g2 User’s Guide
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > a ccessIng a Idd It onal o bject ItInforma on Viewing Photos On Garmin BlueChart g2 preprogrammed data cards, navigationally significant aerial photographs are available for most ports and marinas. These photos can help you familiarize yourself with your surroundings. The camera icon ( ) indicates a photo is available. There are usually two or three photos for each marina. To view a photo: Placethe unit’ s mappointer on a camera icon ( ),and press EN
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v IIew ng b lue c thar g 2 > a Iccess ng a Idd It onal o bject IItnforma on Accessing Paper-Chart-Specific Information BlueChart g2 cartography provides paper-chart-specific information, such as chart publisher, print date, edition date, NTM (Notice to Mariners), correction date, and scale. Additional notes are available for the paper charts. To view paper-chart-specific information on your Garmin unit: Place theunit’ scursor on an open areaof thechart, and press ENTER. A win
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > u andInderst ng the d Ifferences b etween c tshar Understanding the Differences Between Electronic and Paper Charts Occasionally, boaters notice that the BlueChart g2 data does not duplicate a particular feature shown on the paper chart they are using. Garmin uses the best charts available and carefully turns the paper charts into a digital format for display on an electronic screen. If there are errors, omissions, or discrepancies on paper, they might occur elect
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v IewIng b lue c thar g 2 > v IewIng t Ide and c urrent IItnforma on Viewing Tide and Current Information Using BlueChart g2 cartography, you can access tide information from more than 3,000 Tide Prediction Stations across the world. You can also access current information from Current Stations around the United States coastline, including Alaska and Hawaii as well as western Canada and several Caribbean islands. Tide Prediction Stations are denoted with a icon on the Map Page; Current Sta
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a PPendIx > c arIng for and r eadIng the I d c ode on a g 2 c ard a ppendIx Caring for Your BlueChart g2 Data Card BlueChart g2 cards are not waterproof. When you are not using the card, keep it in the original packaging for safekeeping, and store it away from exposure to sun and rain. BlueChart g2 cards are susceptible to damage from static electricity. In low humidity environments, you should ground yourself on a large metal object before handling the card. The card packaging is sealed and
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a PPIend x > w arranty , r egItIstra on , and c actont IItnforma on Warranty Information Examine your preprogrammed BlueChart g2 card for damage immediately upon receipt. Garmin accepts returned cards within 10 days of the purchase date, if the card is found to be defective. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! By registering your purchase you are assured of notification of product updates or information about new products. To register
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a PPendIx > Index Index A I S additional object information 5 ID code 10 symbols 3, 4 airport/seaplane base 3 installing 2 T anchorage berth 3 Introduction i tides 9 anchoring prohibited 3 M tide station 3, 4, 9 B marina services 3, 4 V beacon 3 mariner’s-eye view i viewing photos 6 building 3 N buoy 3, 4 W NOAA chart 4 warranty 11 C Notice to Mariners iv, 7 wreck 4 camera icon 6 O caring for 10 Y obstruction 4 chart errors 8 yacht harbor 3 church 3 P contact 11 paper
