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GPSMAP 2006/2010
chartplotters
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
(GPSMAP 2006C and 2010C shown)
2006-2010 Cover.indd 1 2/27/02, 9:05 AM
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2006-2010 Cover.indd 2 2/27/02, 9:05 AM
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Introduction Foreword © Copyright 2001-2002 GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved st GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 nd GARMIN Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Except as ex
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Preface Introduction Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The Customer Service & GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2006C/2010/2010C utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full Product Registration 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. This manual covers both
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The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy Introduction and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS Warnings and Cautions 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. The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate
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Introduction LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty & This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from Serial Number 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. This warranty does not cover failure
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Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 are powerful Introduction navigation devices that can give you the navigation information you need: 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. • GPS 17N: 12-chann
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Introduction............................................................i-vi MOB.............................................................34 Introduction Routes ...............................................................35 Customer Service & Product Registration.............i Table of Contents Creating........................................................35 Warnings and Cautions .......................................ii Route List Page .............................................37 W
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TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 12 “How To” Index Initialize the GPS receiver (fi rst time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Getting Started Data Card Slots Looking at the 2006/2010 Main Page Sequence Function Keys Mounting Knobs Data Port Power/Data Cable Port for future use Soft Keys Data Entry Keys 1 1 2006-2010 Intro.indd 1 2/27/02, 9:08 AM
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Function Keys Getting Started Getting Started The IN Key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) Main P 2006/2010 K age Sequence eys 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. The QUIT Key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in a reverse sequence, restores the previous value in a dat
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Getting Started Getting Started 2006/2010 Basic Operation Before moving ahead to the features of the GPSMAP 2006/2010, you will need to learn basic opera- Main P Main Page Sequence age Sequence tions. 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. Turning the GPSMAP 2006/2010 ON: 1. Press the POWER ( ) key. As the unit powers on, a Warning Page is displaye
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Getting Started Getting Started First let’s take a look at the Main Display Pages as they come from the factory. There are fi ve pages: the Map Page, Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page and the Active Route Page. When the unit is Main P Main Page Sequence age Sequence turned on the fi rst 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 k
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Activating the Simulator Mode: Getting Started Getting Started 1. Press the MENU key. Using the Built-in Simulator Main Page Sequence 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. 3. The “Simulator Setup” window will be displayed. There are six parameters that can be set for the simulator: “Current Time”, “Curr
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The Simulator is now set up and ready to use! Getting Started Getting Started Let’s review what we have covered so far: Main P Creating age Sequence Waypoints 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 fi eld or option use the Right/Left and Up/Down functions of the ARROW KEYPAD to control the cursor or highlight. 3. To activate a fi eld or option, place the highlight over the item and press ENTER/MA
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2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Information’ symbol and then press the ENTER/MARK key. Getting Started Getting Started We will enter a new waypoint name using the DATA ENTRY keys. Each DATA ENTRY key has Main P Entering Data age Sequence multiple characters assigned to it. Pressing the key one time will select the fi rst 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 ke
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Now that you have fi nished modifying the waypoint you will need to save it to the Waypoint List. Getting Started Getting Started To Save the Waypoint: Main P Soft K age Sequence eys 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. When using the ARROW KEYPAD, if you press and hold the key, the
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To Display the Map Setup Menu: Getting Started Getting Started 1. Press the SOFT KEY located below the ‘Set Up Map’ tag located at the bottom of the display. Main P Basic Navigation age 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
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To Create a Waypoint Using the Map Pointer: Getting Started Getting Started 1. With the Map Pointer at the desired location (not on a road or map feature), quickly press and release Main P Basic Navigation age Sequence 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. Save the waypoint by highlighting the ‘O
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Using the Compass Page Getting Started Getting Started Located on the Compass Page are the Bearing Pointer, and a Compass Ring. When you are moving, the Main P Compass P age Sequence age Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the Compass Ring refl ects 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 y
