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GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner`s Manual

1. North Indicator toggles the north indicator arrow on or off Timed Transmit used to save power usually while at anchor When Timed Transmit is On the radar uses the settings in Timed Transmit XMIT Time and Timed Transmit STBY Time fields When Timed Transmit is Off these fields are unavailable Timed Transmit XMIT Time sets the amount of time in minutes for which the radar transmits For example if set to 01 min the radar transmits for one minute before switching to the amount of time entered in the Timed Transmit STBY Time field Timed Transmit STBY Time sets the amount of time in minutes that the radar is in standby mode For example if set to 10 min the radar is in standby mode for 10 minutes before switching to the amount of time entered in the Timed Transmit XMIT Time field When the radar is in standby mode the scanner does not rotate or transmit however power is still applied to the Magnetron eliminating the need for a warm up cycle Cross talk Rejection toggles cross talk rejection on or off Radar cross talk may occur when two or more radar equipped vessels are operating in proximity to one another Cross talk rejection automatically filters out the cross talk interference The available Display sub tab options are e Center Offset sets your location on the screen Center places your current location in the center of the screen Look Ahead shifts your current location toward the bottom of the scr
2. 2 Highlight Map Position and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a map location and press ENTER The Find Near Other Position Page shows a list of Current Stations near the selected map location 4 Select a Current Station and press ENTER If the None Found message appears repeat steps 1 3 until you find a Current Station Viewing a Current Report Press the Show Report soft key on the Current sub tab to view a detailed report of all times and values for all the minimum and maximum current flows throughout the day including Flood Slack and Max Ebb times and strengths M Gandy Bridge East Channel P a 24 MAY 06 me Slack Water 01 48aM ae 2 i 04 55AM 005 Current Date Show Chart GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt CELESTIAL TAB Celestial Tab The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise and set moon phase and the approximate sky view location of the sun and moon The moon phase shows the current visible portion of the moon as a light color You can show this data for your current location a location from the map or a Find item location Also you can select a different date and time or use the current date and time The timetables shown are based on your current time zone a Sun Moon Sky view window Location a dale event times DoT penn Pf m k 4 MAY 06 Days Hours Sun Ove
3. 45 65 66 95 112 GDL 30 60 86 112 general 86 GMR 20 40 1 32 GMR 21 41 1 32 GMR 404 406 1 32 96 Go To 21 Go To Point 21 GPS 17 antenna 5 GPS accuracy alarm 59 GPS receiver initializing 6 GPS status icon 6 GPS tab 6 45 118 GSD 20 i 32 59 76 GSD 21 i 32 59 76 GSD 22 i 32 59 76 guard zone 92 94 defining 94 H hardness of the bottom 77 hard structure 77 heading 62 heading line 90 98 heading sensor 95 hide show navigation features 92 highlight 9 Highway Page 42 options 43 installation 1 invert route 27 K keel offset 83 keypad using 2 L labels 69 language 61 leg distance 31 leg time 31 limited warranty 113 log temperature 85 log and graph scale 85 log duration 72 LORAN TD 106 107 setting up 106 using 106 M magnetic north 63 Main Menu 45 75 Card tab 56 Celestial tab 49 GPS tab 45 Highway tab 73 Map tab 67 71 Network tab 66 overview 45 Pages tab 66 Points tab 51 Radar tab 72 Routes tab 52 Sonar tab 73 82 System tab 60 Temp Temperature tab 72 Tide tab 46 Tracks tab 53 Trip tab 50 Weather tab 88 89 XM tab 74 75 main pages Compass Page 41 configuring 33 79 Highway Page 42 Map Page 36 39 Radar Page 91 95 Sonar Page 78 81 Video Page 44 manage user card 57 manually adjust the radar 100 manual conventions 1 MapSource 57 102 map cursor 37 map data 11 map datums 62 map outlines 68 Map Page 36 39 distance and bearing 39 options 39 ranges 38
4. Copying a Route Use the Copy soft key on the Route tab to copy an existing route To copy a route Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu and then highlight the 1 Routes tab Use the ROCKER to select the route you want to copy and press the Copy soft key The map window for the new route opens The copied route uses the same route name with an additional number starting at 1 at the end of the route name 27 Z wy amp D a qt Z nay e U gt 2 a e hi 5 Z Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES Deleting a Route Use the Route tab on the Main Menu to delete an individual route or delete all routes To delete an individual route 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu and then highlight the Routes tab 2 Use the ROCKER to select the route you want to delete and then press the Delete soft key A confirmation message appears 3 Press the OK soft key to delete the route To delete all routes 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu and then highlight the Routes tab 2 Press the Delete All soft key A confirmation message appears 3 Press the OK soft key to delete all routes Editing a Route After you create or copy a route use the Route tab to add edit or delete points from a route or rename a route To change the name of a route 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER The map window opens showi
5. GPS TaB Main MENU GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition receiver status and accuracy The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked For more information about GPS see pages 6 7 For more information The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint system navigation and interface management and setup menus in an easy to use tab format The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing ADJ MENU As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 or Garmin Marine Network additional a about WAAS see page 103 Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically For specific instructions on additional adjustments and features refer to the specific section or manual Receiver status Skyview Signal strength bars Accuracy E TA E A S Te Main Menu tabs 20 22 24 26 28 35 Defaults To select a tab from the Main Menu 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the tab you want to view The highlight wraps around when you reach the top or bottom of the list The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears to the right If you want to highlight any of the sub tabs press left or right on the ROCKER and then press up or down to select individual fields GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 45 Main Menu gt
6. can be operated under a general license or license exemption This product may require licensing in your country of use Refer to the national radio or telecommunications office or ministry gt a m za g gt lt 116 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual INDEX Symbols 200 kHz frequency 76 2X zoom 81 4X zoom 81 50 kHz frequency 76 A A scope 81 accessories 112 accuracy 7 accuracy circle 70 acquiring satellites 6 active track log 53 ADJ MENU Key 2 advanced map card setup 71 Advanced sub tab 100 AFC mode 100 AIS 64 70 alarms 4 110 111 navigation 59 proximity 20 52 sonar 59 system 59 weather 60 Alarms tab 58 anchor drag 59 arches 77 arrival alarm 59 atmosphere 86 auto detect services 61 86 97 AutoLocate 5 7 automatic backlight 61 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Automatic Identification System See AIS automatic scroll speed limit 83 auto color gain 83 auto gain 83 B backlight 5 61 adjusting 5 basic operation 9 31 battery alarm 59 Bearing Line 70 99 Bearing pointer 41 bearing reference 98 99 beeper 61 begin transmitting 96 BlueChart 12 BlueChart g2 36 38 102 bottom of the water 77 btm bottom lock 81 C calibrate water speed 83 Card tab 57 cautions iv Celestial tab 49 center offset 98 chart 69 cleaning 107 clock alarm 59 clutter 77 rain 92 sea 92 color 77 color bar 81 color gain 80 color scheme 84 Comm tab 63 Compass Page 41 configuring main pages 33 R
7. distance time speed It is recommended that you calibrate in water having little or no current 83 Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB To calibrate the water speed k On the Sonar tab press the Cal Water Spd soft key 2 Bring the boat to cruising speed Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window Note your top speed stop the boat and press ENTER By default the top ground speed automatically appears in the What was your top water speed field If a ground speed is not available the top uncalibrated water speed is used instead If the new speed is correct highlight OK and press ENTER If you want to manually enter a Calibration press ENTER on the speed field enter a new speed and press ENTER Graph Sub Tab Use the Graph sub tab to select the color scheme fish symbols and scale 84 N i sete im bui ae Ra otis ieee j t y H y A ta 4 f d The available Graph sub tab options are Off riz ri Color Scheme sets the colors for the Sonar and Flasher Pages Fish Symbols sets how the Sonar Page interprets suspended targets and background information If you select a fish symbol the GPSMAP 3206 3210 identifies some returns for you by replacing them with fish symbols in large medium and small sizes based on the size of the sonar return If you are using dual beam fish symbols from the narrow beam directly un
8. map pointer 11 moving 11 map ranges 38 Map tab 67 71 detail sub tab 69 nav sub tab 70 prefs sub tab 68 source sub tab 71 marine bulletins 88 marine remote control 3 installing batteries 3 Maritime Mobile Service Identity See MMSI MARPA 92 95 96 list 96 target 95 MARPA sub tab 97 99 merge from card 57 messages 110 Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid See MAR PA MMSI number 105 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual MOB 25 moon phase 49 moon rise set 49 motor speed high 96 normal 96 N narrow beam 76 NAV MOB Key 2 21 24 56 navigating a saved route 26 Navigation Features 92 98 99 navigation terms 110 Nav alarms 59 Network tab 66 NMEA 64 NMEA interface 64 NMEA output setup 64 north reference 62 O off course alarm 59 on screen buttons 10 options selecting 10 orientation 68 98 Own Vessel Safe Zone 99 P Pages tab 66 PAGE key 2 pointer mode 37 position format 62 position mode 37 position report 55 POWER key 2 precipitation 86 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual pressure 62 product documentation survey v product registration v proximity alarms 20 proximity waypoints 20 clearing 20 proximity waypoint list 20 Q QUIT key 2 R Radar 89 100 adjustment menu 92 background color 98 range rings 89 understanding 89 radar overlay 97 Radar Page 91 configuring 91 viewing 91 Radar tab 72 97 100 Advanced sub tab 100 Display sub tab 98 General sub tab 98 MARPA sub tab 99 radar
9. navigation pages to guide you back to the MOB point The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and you can delete or edit it like any other waypoint MOB point VY h uilt in Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Sh Setup To stop navigation to the MOB location 1 Press NAV MOB 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 50 reversible routes numbered 1 50 with up to 300 points each Creating a New Route Using the Route tab on the Main Menu you can create a new route in one of two ways You can select waypoints or map items on the map window allowing you to see each route point on the screen as you create the route or you can select waypoints from the waypoint list allowing you to see a textual list of the route points as you create the route za ny amp D a qt K mf e To create a new route on the map 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab 3 Press the New Route soft key The Route map window appears and the position marker changes to the map pointer 3 with ADD underneath it 4 Use the ROCKER to highlight the location you want to add to your route and press ENTER As you add each new waypoint to the route the upper left corner of the screen shows the waypoint name The bottom of the screen shows you the
10. s Man ual NOTE Changing the map scale does not change the radar range When you Usi Radar Tab When a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 marine radar is connected to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and either the Auto Detect Services or Radar check box is selected on the System tab the Radar tab appears on the Main Menu Use the Radar tab to set up the Radar Page The Radar tab has four sub tabs General Display MARPA and Advanced KOO Tal Normal Operation General Display MARPA Advanced Tracks Orientation Cross talk Rejecti North Indicator Aeara a Timed Transmit Off Timed Transmit XMIT Time Timed Transmit STBY Time Es nm A 2nm See ey To access and change a setting on the Radar tab 1 Press the Setup soft key on the Radar Page to open the Main Menu The Radar tab is automatically selected 2 Highlight the setting you want to change and then press ENTER 3 Press QUIT to return to the Radar Page O r Usinc RADAR gt RADAR TAB General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select orientation timed transmit and cross talk rejection The available General sub tab options are Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for Center Offset Rings Background color Heading Line Bearing Reference and Navigation Features 98 Orientation sets the orientation of the Radar Page display The settings are Heading Up North Up or Course Up
11. 1 Press ADJ MENU to open the Radar adjustment menu len Vaal ts ELN i P 1 One pera l On y SOG HI 2 Sea Clutter 10 0 Rain Clutter Off Peed Syl 2 Off gt kt Zoom Off Target Expansion On gt COG Trails Long gt Guard Zone gt 006 M VRM EBL 10 MARPA 11 Hide Navigation Features Eca DPT 1 T 121 Map Cursor On i J 13 Setup ft 14 Enter Standby eS SS 15 Set Motor to High Speed K YSN 16 Clear Trails Ls N 28019327 or sorts gt Sham W080033 26 1 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change and then press ENTER 92 To change a Radar adjustment menu setting 1 Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the setting range or percentage 3 Press ENTER to accept the change or press QUIT to close the Radar adjustment menu Gain Gain controls the sensitivity of the Radar receiver Auto default is the recommended setting It automatically adjusts the gain to provide optimal performance You can also set gain manually To see more detail increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail or the screen is cluttered lower the sensitivity lower the gain to increase the clarity of the screen Sea Clutter Sea Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by choppy sea conditions The slider has three pres
12. 3210 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Understanding the Features The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently As you progress through this owner s manual you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen When you are directed to press a key you should press and quickly release the key If you need to hold down the key for a period of time to activate a secondary function the instructions tell you to do so The location of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER When a field is selected on the screen it 1s highlighted in yellow The following terms are used throughout this manual Highlight move the highlighted area on the screen up down left or nght with the ROCKER to select individual fields Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection begin data entry or scroll through a list e Field the location on a page where data or an option can be entered and displayed Highlight a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options Soft keys located along the bottom of the screen soft keys are used as shortcuts to select the most commonly used options for the selected page window or tab To select a soft key press the key directly below tt On Screen button use the ROCKER to highlight an on screen butt
13. 406 marine radar networked the Radar Page is inserted into the page sequence When the unit is turned on the Map Page appears As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 or Garmin Marine Network additional main pages functions or adjustments may appear automatically For specific information about additional main page operations refer to the documentation that comes with the optional hardware Map Page Map Split Page Compass Page Hlanway Page Video Page optional To go to a specific main page 1 Press PAGE The Pages menu shows the list of available main pages and their corresponding shortcut numbers The active main page is highlighted 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a main page or press the data entry key that corresponds to the shortcut number of the main page you want to view and press ENTER 32 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Configuring Main Pages You can customize each main page to fit your navigational needs and you can modify data fields and add additional secondary functions to each of the main pages As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 or Garmin Marine Network additional function choices might appear automatically You can also display other functions such as a compass temperature log if inputting Garmin or NMEA sonar data or a second map Map Page only Digital data fields Digital 1 and Digital 2 can be changed in size and type of data th
14. 5 MAIN Menu gt Messaces TAB AND ALARMS TAB Messages Tab Alarms Tab The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings The Alarms tab is divided into three Use the ROCKER to scroll through the messages The date and time when each sub tabs System Nav and Sonar If you have a GDL 30 30A Marine Weather message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab Satellite Receiver connected the Weather sub tab is visible Alarm messages appear in red across the status bar or change the appearance of a data field if that field shows alarm related data for example depth or voltage Press QUIT to acknowledge an alarm message The status bar and data field remain red while the alarm condition persists Arrival At 4 Priv aids P No XM Signal Delete All Viewing Detailed Message Information You can view detailed information about the message such as date time position speed course and heading To view detailed information To set an alarm Highlight a message and press ENTER A window opens showing 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the System Nav or Sonar sub tab detailed information for the selected message 2 Highlight the field next to the alarm you want to set and press ENTER 3 Change the mode to the setting you want and press ENTER 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to set additional alarms and then press ENTER when finished 58 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner
15. Day Low tide curve Local time Night The Tide curve is shown as a shaded area where higher tides are taller blue and lower tides are shorter red The solid horizontal line indicates the tide height The figure to the left of the line shows the present tide level The Mean Lower Low Water MLLW appears as a solid horizontal line near the bottom of the chart this line appears only if the tide height range 1s zero or below The numbers on the top and bottom of the left side indicate the maximum and minimum levels The four data fields below the chart indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in the upper left field going downward then to the upper right and down again When comparing with other tide tables verify that the depth units are the same for both sources The bottom of the chart shows the amount of time in hours and minutes until the next low tide and high tide GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual To select the Tide Station nearest to your location 1 Highlight the For field and press ENTER to open the Find Tides Page 2 Highlight Current Position and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page 3 Select a Tide Station from the list and press ENTER As you move the highlight over each Tide Station in the list the station is highlighted on the map window The distance and bearing from your location to the highlighted Tide Station are shown at the bottom of the list EN 5 rr
16. Go To Point and press ENTER The Find From Current Position Page opens 3 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER You can also choose to go to other points from this list such as cities or tide stations 4 Select a waypoint and press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page for the selected waypoint 5 Press the Go To soft key to begin navigation A magenta line appears on the map display showing the course from your present location to the Go To point za wy amp D a K OW e To stop navigation 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination A Go To can be used to select one of three items from the map an existing waypoint an on screen map item such as a river city navaid or a new map point If you select a map item as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 3206 3210 automatically uses the name of the map item but the point 1s not stored in the waypoint list See page 15 for information on creating waypoints using map items If you select a new map point non map item as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 3206 3210 automatically creates a waypoint named MAP at the pointer location To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from the map display 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint or map item you want to navigate to on the Map Page and press NAV 2 On the Navigation menu highlight Go To lt waypoint name gt and press ENTER 21 Basic OPERATIO
17. MENU from chartplotter and you only want DSC to show on one chartplotter turn off DSC on this page to delete a highlighted entry or delete all entries all units but one To add a new directory item You can use the Setup sub tab to simulate distress calls or position reports on this 1 Press the New Item soft key The Directory Item Review window allows page while the unit 1s in Simulator Mode page 8 Press either the Sim Dstrs you to enter information of a known contact Call or Sim Posn Rpt soft key to simulate a Distress Call or a Position Report 2 Highlight the MMSI Name or Comment field and press ENTER This is helpful practice before connecting to the real system The Distress Call 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to enter information and press ENTER Simulator also helps to determine whether alarms are working properly Using the NAV Key If you receive a distress call or position report you can quickly navigate to the caller using the NAV key When the call 1s logged press NAV and select Go To lt MMSI number gt or Go To lt Name gt 4 Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the entry After creating a New Directory Item entry the name created 1s attached to that particular MMSI number If you return to the log the new name appears under the corresponding MMSI number Another way to enter a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report pages The Name field 1s only available in t
18. NAV highlight Stop Navigation on the Navigation menu and press ENTER The following options are available on the Navigation menu by pressing NAV while navigating a route Invert Route reverses the route so you can follow it from the end point back to the beginning e Re Evaluate Route tecalculates and reactivates the current route data and it selects the route leg closest to your current location as the active leg the active leg defines the current from and to waypoints GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc Rout Creating a Quick NAV Route Use the Create QUICK soft key to create a quick route that you can begin navigating immediately To create and navigate a QUICK NAV route 1 2 3 K Press NAV MOB and highlight Follow Route Press the Create QUICK soft key ES Use the map pointer to select a waypoint or map item and press ENTER As you add each new waypoint to the route the data window at the top of the Map Page shows the waypoint map item name bearing and distance from your location and coordinates of the map pointer The bottom of the screen shows the number of available points A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg and a dotted line appears indicating the distance and bearing to the arrow pointer from the last route waypoint Repeat step 3 until you finish adding all route waypoints Press QUIT twice to start your QUICK NAV route
19. Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab highlight the System Mode field and press ENTER Use the Set Position soft key to set your location while in Simulator Mode 4 Highlight Simulator and press ENTER Set Position You can also control the speed and track from the Compass or Highway Page When Simulator Mode is active the message Simulating Operation appears in Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the speed press left or the status bar at the top of each page right to change the heading To set up Simulator Mode To turn off Simulator Mode Highlight the Setup button and press ENTER The Simulator Setup 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu window appears The following opie are available 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the System tab Current Time Date enter a simulated date and time 3 Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab highlight the e Speed enter a simulated speed System Mode field and press ENTER e Track Control select track control Auto Track steers to the current 4 Highlight Normal and press ENTER navigation point User Track allows you to enter a heading in the When Normal Mode is active the message Normal Operation appears in the Track field rack field status bar at the top of each page e Track enter a simulated heading 8 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION Using the GPSMAP 3206
20. Track Page 2 Make any changes and then press QUIT 23 a wy amp D a qt K mf e Basic OPERATION gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Initiating a Follow Track To stop TracBack navigation You must save a track before using the Follow Track option Otherwise There 1 Press NAV are no Saved Tracks to follow message appears 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER To follow a track using the NAV key TracBack Tips 1 Press NAV The Navigation menu appears When a TracBack 1s active the GPSMAP 3206 3210 takes the track log stored U gt 2 a EREN po in memory and divides it into segments called legs Up to 300 temporary turns Exnosed Wreck C e s Navigation SR FORO w H BEGIN TURN 1 TURN 2 TURN X END are created to mark the most ji 1 Go To Ex Wrec Sem a PSN i o s X ZGo To Poat C Heak tg GG significant features of the track log to duplicate your exact path as closely as 3 Follow Route O m 5 Z possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember the following tips e Always clear the track log at the starting point e The Record Mode option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap e At least two track log points must be stored in memory to create a TracBack route e Ifthe track log Interval field is set to Time the route may not follow your exact path keep the interval set to Resolution for best performance Ifthe receiver is t
21. Two basic map operating modes Position mode and Pointer mode determine what cartography map data 1s shown on the Map Page Position mode pans the cartography to keep the current position marker within the display area whereas Pointer mode pans the cartography to keep the map pointer within the display area The GPSMAP 3206 3210 starts in Position mode with your location centered on the map Press up down left or right on the ROCKER to enter Pointer mode In Pointer mode You can move the map pointer over the map display using the ROCKER e When the map pointer reaches the edge of the display the map scrolls forward under the pointer Keep in mind that the boat icon moves with the map scrolling and may go off the screen you might not be able to see your current location e When the map pointer is stationary a fixed coordinate location appears in the position field The distance and bearing change as the boat s location changes When you change the range in Pointer mode the map pointer is centered on the screen e To return to Position mode press QUIT NOTE When the map pointer reaches the edge of the map the unit may pause as it loads new map data GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Paces gt Map PAGE Navaids Map item Land Boat icon Geographic name Map range Using the Map Pointer Controlled by the ROCKER the map pointer is an important tool that can be used to pan to ot
22. User list you can review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The total number of stored and available waypoints appears at the bottom of the User sub tab with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumeric order 51 Main Menu gt Routes TAB Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab on the Points tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters You can add proximity alarms to up to 10 waypoints with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers Delete All New Alarm 52 Routes Tab The Routes tab contains a list of available routes See Creating and Using Routes beginning on page 25 for more information about creating routes A RK BLACK P NORTHH PA EXPOSED WRCK New Route Delete All GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Tracks Tab Use the Tracks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log 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 allows you to clear the track memory The Track tab is divided in two sub tabs Active and Saved For more information setting up track options and saved tracks see pages 23 24 Normal Operation SSSSOSOS S on Teampreat Resoluion fe Active Sub Tab The Active sub tab shows the amount of track memo
23. adjust the VRM EBL 1 Highlight Adjust and press ENTER 2 Press right or left on the ROCKER to rotate the EBL around the center point of the VRM 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the size of the VMR 4 Press ENTER to accept the changes To move the center location of the VRM 1 Highlight Move and press ENTER 2 Using the ROCKER move the center point of the VRM to the selected location 3 Press ENTER to set the new location To use the VRM EBL expand the diameter of the VRM so that the outer edge touches the target Rotate the EBL until it intersects the VRM at the target location The measured range and bearing are displayed in the lower left corner of the screen MARPA The Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid MARPA function helps with collision avoidance MARPA can track up to 10 designated targets Detailed information including bearing range course speed closest point of approach CPA and time to closest point of approach TCPA for each target 1s shown in the MARPA list NOTE MARPA requires the use of a heading sensor The heading sensor must output the NMEA sentence HDM or HDG at format 0183 v2 30 or higher The Gamin Marine Network has been tested using the KVH 1000 heading sensor using six second dampening GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE MARPA relies on a Heading Sensor to provide accurate own vessel heading information Accurate heading data
24. an object such as a stump as a future fishing location When using this feature the Sonar Page pauses The depth continues to update while the display is paused but the unit does not show any new sonar data until the Sonar Page resumes scrolling Discontinuity is possible from where the sonar information stops and where it starts again Marking an Underwater Waypoint You can mark waypoints that are under the surface of the water To mark an underwater waypoint 1 On the Sonar Page use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the location you want 2 Press and release ENTER MARK The Review Waypoint Page appears with the waypoint s coordinates default name and pointer depth automatically filled in 3 To change the name symbol or depth highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER Make any changes and press ENTER when finished 4 Highlight OK and press ENTER to return to the Sonar Page 5 Press QUIT to resume scrolling 82 Sonar Tab When a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 is connected to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and either the Auto Detect Services or Sonar check box is selected on the System tab the Sonar tab appears on the Main Menu Use the Sonar tab to set up the Sonar Page The Sonar tab has three sub tabs General Graph and Water Temp To access and change a setting on the Sonar tab 1 Press the Sonar Setup soft key to open the Main Menu The Sonar tab is automatically selected 2 Highlight the setting you want
25. and press ENTER 2 Select ON or OFF and press ENTER To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the proximity waypoint you want to clear 2 To clear a single alarm press the Delete soft key OR To clear all proximity waypoints press the Delete All soft key A confirmation message appears 3 Press the OK soft key to delete the proximity waypoint Otherwise press the Cancel soft key or press QUIT to cancel GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Navigating to a Destination Using the NAV key the GPSMAP 3206 3210 provides four ways to navigate to a destination Go To Point Follow Track TracBack and Follow Route When you are actively navigating you see a straight line on the Map Page that always runs from your current location to the destination The easiest method for selecting a destination 1s the Go To function which allows you to select a destination point and then quickly sets a direct course from your present location If you highlight a point on a list or the map and press NAV Go To lt point name gt appears in addition to Go To Point The Go To function can be accessed from any list of points or from the map display Current location Destination Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Navigating to a Destination GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To Go To a point 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight
26. arrival and off course Shallow Water Deep Water sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow or too deep You must be receiving sonar data for this function to work Water Temperature sets an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature either above below inside or outside the specified values e Fish sets an alarm to sound when the unit detects a fish of the specified symbols You must be receiving NMEA sonar data or using a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 for the sonar alarms to function GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 59 Main Menu gt System TAB Weather Alarms Use the Weather sub tab to set weather alarms including marine tornado severe storm flood and flash flood warnings You must have a GDL 30 30A Satellite Weather Receiver connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 for weather alarms to function 60 System Tab The System tab consists of five sub tabs General Units Time Comm and Update Simulating Operation O O muior E System Info Update Notes Factory Dfits General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to control system settings for system mode speed filter automatic backlight beeper language simulator controls restore factory default settings and to view the software version The following settings and options are available System Mode select Normal normal navigation or Simulator for practice only For more in
27. bottom for any reason the digits in the depth window flashes on and off to alert you that the unit 1s not tracking the bottom GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual if Usinc SONAR gt SONAR PAGE Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3206 3210 becomes a powerful fishfinder flasher If a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module is not attached the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar check box is selected on the System tab To view the Sonar Page Press PAGE repeatedly until the Sonar Page appears Gain Freq Zoom Sonar Setup The sonar function window contains a right to left moving sonar image of the water beneath your boat Items appear as they pass under the transducer The most recent data is shown on the right side of the screen The right side of the screen contains a scale reflecting the depth of the area being shown The top left corner shows the depth water temperature and speed through water if equipped with a temperature or speed sensor 78 Use the Fish Symbols option to view the actual sonar data fish symbols or a combination of both Fish symbols appear as red You can set the sonar display to show a split screen view of a zoomed portion of the sonar split frequencies bottom lock display scaled from the bottom up or a combination of these options For example you can choose to show dual frequency at a 2X zoom Dual 2X on one half and normal
28. depth from the bottom of your keel instead of from a transducer s location near the water line Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You can also enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water requiring the transducer to be submerged if you want to measure from the water line The Keel Offset is reflected in the depth reading GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB Transducer at surface Enter a positive number to show depth from bottom of keel Transducer at bottom of keel Enter a negative number to show depth from surface Transducer Type allows you to specify what type of transducer you are using either Dual Beam or Dual Frequency Custom Range allows you to specify a custom viewing range or scale When On this range appears as Custom in the Range setting The left value is the top of the scale and the right value is the bottom of the scale Calibrate Water Speed this is available only if you are using a speed capable transducer sensor Calibration is required to ensure that the Water Speed shown on your unit is accurate The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed if it is available for comparison on the calibration If a GPS ground speed is not available use either your boat s speedometer reading not always accurate or a stopwatch to determine your speed over a certain distance
29. for this data to appear Depth select the units of measure for depth in feet ft fathoms fa or e Heading sets the reference used in calculating heading information You meters m You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 for the depth to appear Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your present location True provides headings based on a true north reference Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic variation at 62 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual your present location and provides magnetic north heading references based on the variation you enter WARNING If you select User Mag Var you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your location changes When using this setting the GPSMAP 3206 3210 unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present location Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references such as a magnetic compass To enter a user defined magnetic variation 1 With the Heading field set to User Mag Var highlight the heading reference field immediately to the right and press ENTER 2 Enter the magnetic variation at your current location and press
30. in the Appendix An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor injury or property damage It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction eee eee ee nn ee ee ee een eee Installing Your GPSMAP 3206 3210 ccsssssssesseesessesseessesseessesseeesensaeeas i About This Manual ccsesccscssssessssssccnseeesussseeeesesusssssneeesevassssenseeeuusssseessennnnss i Manual Conventions cccccssssseecessscereesesseeeeeesseneeeusseceeevaseseeeeeasseneeeasseeeeennss i Product Registral oeiersseesesnancxstanssscvanexresnsdessneenthcsususnonsasnaaesicenneaceresneniesnevessss Contact GATTI 5 czec0sdacieasssanosednoneceadereanesousbrastetancthasndenietensaidbnsbanctesnerennseaionbiuadcansoantere Tel Us What Yon THK ceatsince ce caneaises te ccaceternsaasoues E Software License Agreement s sssssssssssusnsnnnnsnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn eA sree ecient A E E E E E E IV UNO NN cote pcrretyeattae scsi needa E E iV OTM GA CC e cae cteere AE E A E E E A T UNIE OVEFVIE W caiccssacetncesatissanavsosseecstasuteerem
31. is a precision navigation device any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe GPSMAP 3206 3210 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography Map Data Information One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent In some countries complete and accurate digital data is either not available or is prohibitively expensive IV GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview Data card slots Data card slot 1 Data card slot 2 Interface k Serial number tag nterface keys POWER NMEA XQ Z Data entry keys Soft keys Infrared IR window For optional remote control Connection ports GPSMAP 3210 Shown GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED gt Usinc THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Keyrap Using the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Keypad POWER BACKLIGHT Key e Press and hold to turn the unit on or off e Press and release to adjust backlighting PAGE Key e Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence e Press to end an operation in progress and re
32. menu contains the following options Gain controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver Auto default is the recommended setting It automatically sets the sonar sensitivity You can also set the gain manually To see more detail on the screen increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered lower the sensitivity lower the gain to increase the clarity of the screen If Frequency is set to Dual you can set the Gain separately for each frequency 50 kHz and 200 kHz Color Gain controls what colors are applied to the objects on the screen Auto default is the recommended setting It automatically sets the colors based on your Auto Color Gain setting You can also set the Color Gain manually If Frequency is set to Dual you can set the Color Gain separately for each frequency 50 kHz and 200 kHz Whiteline controls how the unit shows information about the bottom type hard or soft With the Whiteline Off the bottom return shows as red and contains no information on bottom hardness With Whiteline set at Normal or 1 100 the bottom return becomes white with a red line in the default color scheme indicating where the water meets the bottom To turn the Whiteline off press the ROCKER down until the setting bar is all the way at the bottom of the range and reads Off Frequency only appears when using a dual frequency transducer This allows you to choose a
33. notes field and press ENTER 5 Use the ROCKER to scroll the text up or down 6 Press QUIT to exit GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Finding an Item Press FIND to search for items such waypoints anchorages cities marine services navaids restricted areas wrecks celestial information tides and currents If you pan around on the map window and press FIND the unit centers its search from the map pointer location When using BlueChart data your location or the map pointer must be within the map outline area to search for information from that area To find an item from your current location 1 From any page press FIND to open the Find From Current Position Page Marine Services Weather Celestial Information Tides Currents 2 Highlight a category and press ENTER Select a subcategory if necessary 3 Some items have a By Name tab For By Name select the top field to spell out the name or scroll through the list GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt FINDING AN ITEM 4 Some items have a Filter List button that allows you to enter letters or numbers of the item name The search result shows only items matching the entered letters or numbers Highlight the Filter List button and press ENTER Enter data as needed to narrow your search To find an item from another location on the map 1 Open the Map Page Use the ROCKER to pan to the location you want and then press FIND The Find Fr
34. sonar features Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel sends sound waves down into the water in a cone shape similar to a flashlight beam covering a smaller circular area at the top and angling out to a larger circular area at the bottom These sound waves reflect off of any object that they hit and then the waves travel back up to the transducer These objects could be fish branches the bottom or any other object that has a density that is different from the water The transducer receives the sound wave information and then sends the information to the GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module and then to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 The GPSMAP 3206 3210 displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret The type of transducer and the settings that you choose determine how the information is displayed on the screen Using Dual Frequency Dual frequency works best for deep water for example off shore applications The 200 kHz frequency allows you access to great detail about what is underneath your boat The 50 kHz frequency provides less detailed information but penetrates to greater depths with the same power You can choose either or both 6 frequencies to get the information that you want If you choose dual frequency the transducer alternates between the 50 kHz and 200 kHz signals This capability allows you to see the best picture available at any depth Using Dual Beam Dual beam works best f
35. sonar operation frequency You can choose 200 kHz 50 kHz or Dual frequency to alternate between the two frequencies GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB e Ultrascroll Scroll adjusts the rate at which the Sonar Pages scroll from Zoom sets a screen zoom scale The following settings are available right to left Ultrascroll default is used when you select a scroll rate Off turns off the Zoom function from 90 to 100 Auto automatically adjusts the scroll rate according to the boat s speed e 2x Zoom displays the 2x zoomed picture e 4x Zoom displays the 4 d picture Depth Line adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to Sioa a anti nee ye measure the depth of underwater objects The depth of the line appears on Btm Bottom Lock displays the Bottom Lock returns from the the right side of the line Press up or down on the ROCKER to control the bottom up picture When using this setting BL appears at the bottom position of the line on the Sonar Page To turn the Depth Line off press the of the screen ROCKER up until the setting bar is all the way at the top of the range and Zoom View available when you select a Zoom scale other than Off You reads Off can use the Zoom View setting to change the viewing range of a zoomed display Auto follows the water bottom If the display is set to Bottom Depth li ao ne nr Lock the Span setting adjusts h
36. space for the most recent data Transducer Disconnected Sonar Turned Off there 1s not a transducer attached bad cable transducer or the transducer cable was disconnected If the transducer cable is removed while the unit is on reconnect and cycle power Transfer Complete the unit has finished uploading or downloading information to the connected device User Card Not Found you attempted to transfer user data without a data card containing user data in the data card slot Water Speed Sensor is not Working the speed sensor is not detected Check the connections Water Temperature Alarm sonar has reported a temperature above below inside or outside the specified values Waypoint Already Exists lt Waypoint gt you entered a waypoint name that already exists in memory Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint Waypoint Memory Is Full Can t Create Waypoint you have used all 4 000 waypoints available Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries s a zZ Lu A A lt 111 gt D m za g S lt APPENDIX gt OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following accessories are designed to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 3206 3210 chartplotter To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories contact your Garmin Dealer Garmin Product Support in the U S A at 800 800 1020 or Garmin Europe at 44 0870 8501241 Bluchart g2 Preprogramed Data Cards enha
37. the ROCKER to highlight the page you want to move in the Pages To check the status of a device list Use the ROCKER to highlight the device The status of the network device 2 Press the Move Up soft key to move the page up or press the Move is shown in the Status window Down soft key to move the page down in the list To assign a name to a device on the network 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to change the page sequence for additional pages 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the device and then press ENTER to highlight the Name field 2 Use the ROCKER or data entry keys to enter a name for the device 3 Press ENTER when finished 66 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Paces TAB To add a page to the page sequence Map Tab 1 Press the Add Page soft key Use the Map tab to change map settings including map detail map orientation 2 Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list and press and automatic zoom Changes made to the Map tab sub tabs affect all maps ENTER The page is added to the Pages list and appears on the Pages menu when you press the ADJ MENU key Press the Move Up or Move JDL fi Normal Operation Down soft key to change page sequence To remove a page from the page sequence 1 Highlight the page in the Pages list 2 Press the Remove Page soft key The selected page is moved to the Unused Pages list To restore page defaults Press the Restore Defaults soft key to restore the pages
38. the box adjacent to the map OR Press the Show All soft key to show all map families Press the Show None soft key to clear all check boxes To view the notes or chart information for that map area highlight the map name and press ENTER Press the Chart Info soft key to view chart information Press the Notes soft key to view chart notes To scroll through the notes highlight the Notes field press ENTER and use the ROCKER to scroll up down left and right Press QUIT to exit 1 Main Menu gt Map TAB Radar Tab The Radar tab contains setup options for the Radar Page The Sonar Page appears only if you have the Radar check box selected on the System tab See the Using Radar section on page 89 for more information min a imin 2 1 2nm 72 Temp Temperature Tab The Temp tab displays the water temperature log 1f equipped with a temperature sensing transducer or receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data The chart reads from right to left so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side of the chart The dotted grid lines within the chart indicate intervals in the temperature scale and the duration of time Log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees for the log Select Auto to have the unit automatically determine the best range or select a span of 2 4 6 8 or 10 degrees Use the Reset button in Auto mode to reset the automatic range L
39. to change and press ENTER 3 Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select the water type depth number automatic scroll speed limit scale keel offset and transducer type The available General sub tab options are as follows e Auto Gain controls the aggressiveness of the Auto Gain when the Gain option is set to Auto The higher the setting the greater the number of targets appear on the screen The lower the setting the less clutter on the screen The settings are Low Medium default and High e Auto Color Gain controls what colors are applied to the objects on the screen when the Color Gain option is set to Auto Color DCG is based on depth and makes it easier to spot subtle changes in bottom conditions or fish sizes DynaColor default represents the latest in sonar data presentation and is recommended for all applications The presentation is based on bottom strength It makes the bottom and the fish easier to see and requires fewer adjustments e Automatic Scroll Speed Limit automatically adjusts the Scroll rate with the speed of your vessel Enter your maximum cruising speed and the scroll rate adjusts to 100 when you reach that speed One half of that speed produces a 50 scroll rate and so on The default is 30 0 kt Keel Offset allows you to offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel This makes it possible to measure
40. units per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel flow measure You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information for your boat operators manual performance specifications and note the units of measure gallons liters and so on Use Map Distance Jou 2 Press left or right on the ROCKER to select one of nine available planning Black Point 0 8 mile sou features including ETA Estimated Time of Arrival at point Fuel to point Bartlett Reef amka Leg Dist Leg Fuel Leg Time Sunrise Sunset at point location and ve aoe Time To point The unit automatically recalculates each waypoint in the route based on the planning feature selected 3 Press ENTER when you are finished 3 Press QUIT to return to the Route list GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 31 MAIN Paces gt OVERVIEW MAIN PAGES The GPSMAP 3206 3210 has four main pages that are always available Map Page Map Split Page Compass Page and Highway Page An optional main page the Video Page appears if you input a video signal Using the Pages tab on the Main Menu you can add two additional User Page and User Page 2 to the page sequence Press PAGE to cycle through the main pages in order If you have a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 with transducer networked with your GPSMAP 3206 3210 a Sonar Page is inserted into the page sequence If you have a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404
41. waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse gt A zZ Lu A A lt 107 gt a m za g S lt APPENDIX gt NAVIGATION TERMS Navigation Terms Avg Speed the average of all second by second speed readings since the last reset Bearing BRG the compass direction from your current location to a destination Course the course between the active from and to waypoints Depth the depth below the transducer This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is connected to a Garmin Sounder Module or if NMEA depth is available Distance Dist the distance from the current location to a destination Dist to Destination the distance from the current location to a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route Dist to Next the distance from current location to a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route DOP Dilution of Precision reflects the quality of the GPS signals and satellite geometry Elevation the altitude height above mean sea level MSL ETA Estimate Time of Arrival the time you estimate to reach your destination waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Destination the time you estimate to reach a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route ETA at Next the est
42. waypoint e Delete deletes the selected waypoint from the list and any from route in which the waypoint was used Del by Smbl deletes waypoints that use the same symbol Delete All deletes all waypoints from the unit A NOTE When you delete a waypoint from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit Save important waypoints to a data card or write them down GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt REVIEWING AND EpitING WAYPOINTS To delete a single waypoint from the User sub tab 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint you want to delete and then press the Delete Waypoint soft key A confirmation message appears 2 Press the OK soft key to delete the selected waypoint To delete waypoints by symbol 1 On the User sub tab highlight the waypoint you want to delete O E D lt lt X mw O 2 Press the Delete By Symbol soft key 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoints you want to delete and press ENTER 4 Press the OK soft key to delete the waypoints by symbol Otherwise press the Cancel soft key to return to the User sub tab without deleting any waypoints To delete all user waypoints 1 On the User sub tab press the Delete All soft key 2 Highlight OK and press ENTER to delete all user waypoints 19 O hi 5 Z u gt 2 a Basic OPERATION gt REVIEWING AND EbITING WAYPOINTS Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity sub t
43. which video standard is being input ji ra iS See as E sA elah O1 Normal Operation E V p7 or ae Se arr et Source Aspect Brightness Saturation Contrast 4d Video Page Options Use the ADJ MENU key and soft keys to access the following options Source Aspect Brightness Saturation Contrast and Standard Source select input between Video In 1 and Video In 2 Choose Alternate to switch between sources at 5 10 and 30 second intervals Aspect select Stretch to stretch the video input to fill the entire frame or select Standard to show the normal view of the video input Brightness affects how bright the overall video input appears on the display 0 100 Saturation adjusts the intensity of the colors High saturation produces bright colors whereas low saturation produces washed out colors Contrast adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the video input The higher the contrast the brighter the video appears Standard ADJ MENU key only selects the composite video input standard Choose Auto to have the unit automatically select the Standard Choose NTSC for composite video in NTSC standard or PAL for composite video input in PAL standard If set to Auto and Alternate is selected as the Source you might notice a switching display as the unit determines the video input For best results set to the specific Standard GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt
44. 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The GPSMAP 3206 3210 does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repa
45. 6 3210 Owner s Manual 93 Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE Guard Zone A Guard Zone is a user defined area of protection If a target enters the Guard Zone an alarm sounds You can define two Guard Zones The Guard Zone Menu has two areas Guard Zone 1 and Guard Zone 2 Each area has two settings Show Hide and Adjust h A A H UP a s E gt S Ae w y L3 zi 3 p Fe Ss re ei cs Teme af wer os an jie TPE ie S x a VRM EBL 2 Sore has fs i 0 40nm To 24nm 090 Gain Guard Zone To Define a Guard Zone 1 Highlight Show Guard Zone 1 or 2 and press ENTER 2 Highlight Adjust and press ENTER 3 Using the ROCKER define the area on the Radar Page 4 Press ENTER to set the Guard Zone 94 VRM EBL The Variable Range Marker VRM and Electronic Bearing Line EBL tools measure range and bearing to a target You can move the center point of the VRM which allows you to measure from one target to another Two VRM EBL tools can be active at the same time The VRM EBL option has two areas VRM EBL 1 and VRM EBL 2 Each area has two settings Show Hide and Adjust Variable Range Marker Electronic Bearing Line VRM EBL To start VRM EBL 1 or VRM EBL 2 On the Radar Adjustment menu highlight Show VRM EBL 1 or VRMIEBL 2 and then press ENTER You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual To
46. Alans Ye epee p tes ind Near Current Fositior ei aa rA a a a ae ag Filter List Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral Trident Pi Trident Pier Trident Pier Cape Canaveral Cape Canaveral Patrick Air Force Base lt Patrick Air Force Base ttn 1 OAN 3 its Tide Stations Near Your Location If you are not within the range of any Tide Stations the message None Found appears Use the Map Position option to select a location closer to a Tide Station To select a Tide Station from a map location 1 Highlight the For field and press ENTER to open the Find Tides Page 2 Highlight Map Position and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt TIDE TAB 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a map location and press ENTER The Find Near Other Position Page shows a list of Tide Stations near the selected map location 4 Select a Tide Station and press ENTER If the None Found message appears repeat steps 1 3 until you find a Tide Station Viewing Tide Information You can change the date to see tide charts for other days or move the time bar in approximately five minute increments to show tide heights at various times To change the date of the tide chart 1 Using the ROCKER highlight the On field and press ENTER 2 Enter a date and press ENTER The tide chart is updated to show tide information fo
47. As a Safety feature the radar enters standby mode after it warms up This gives the operator an opportunity to verify that the area around the scanner 1s clear before beginning radar transmission It 1s important to remember that the microwave energy transmitted by the scanner can potentially be dangerous CAUTION The marine radar transmits microwave energy that has the potential to be harmful to humans and animals Before beginning radar transmission verify that the area around the radar 1s clear The radar transmits a beam approximately 12 above and below a line extending horizontally from the center of the scanner Avoid looking directly at the scanner because the eyes are the most susceptible part of the body When the area surrounding the scanner is clear press and hold FCTN The message Do you want to begin radar transmission is shown Select Yes and then press ENTER SOG 89 UsinG RADAR gt UNDERSTANDING RADAR Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target The lower right corner of the screen contains two scales The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other The top scale is the current zoom scale Use the RANGE keys to zoom in or out The bottom scale represents the ring separation or the distance between the Range Rings The tick marks on the Range Rings are arranged with major tick marks at 30 degree increments and mino
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49. EE aiina 113 FCC COM NCC ricco cries cseeueee casi caanverinnasueeatenesanntcsnsavegsonrsasteteootressdeanteessannse 114 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ccsssssesssssseeeeenseneees 114 Declaration of Conformity DOC cc csesssesessssseeseeseesessessesseeseeeesaes 114 Weather Data Warranty ccscsssssssssssesrseeeseessessesseessesseessnesessnssaneas 115 European License Requirement ssccsccsscsssecsseesseeesseesseesseeeseeeeas 116 Le gt EAE E secon esse ce ese vetan ses axa eiecuseevisccesra auacarvecsactevaraane 117 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at www garmin com registration Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 3206 3210 in case your GPSMAP 3206 3210 needs service Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP 3206 3210 In the U S A contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support and click Product Support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0870 8501241 Tell Us What You Think Tell us how you like this manual Fill out the Product Documentation Survey Go to www garmin com contactUs and clic
50. ENTER Time Sub Tab Use the Time sub tab to adjust the time format enter a time zone and adjust for daylight saving time to show the correct local time 7 US Central 03 02 52Pm 24 MA Y 06 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt System TAB The following options are available Time Format select 12 Hour 24 Hour military or UTC also called Greenwich Time time format Time Zone select your time zone to show correct local time or enter a UTC Offset how many hours you are ahead or behind the time line Daylight Saving Time select Auto On or Off to adjust for daylight saving time Comm Communications Sub Tab The Comm sub tab controls the input output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 3206 3210 to external NMEA devices or a personal computer The unit supports two input output ports NOTE See the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS17 Installation Instructions for more information on wiring and NMEA information E Siowlating Operation SSS Garmin Data Transfer 63 Main Menu gt System TAB Port 1 e Garmin Data Transfer the proprietary format used to upload or download MapSource data exchange waypoint route track and proximity data with a computer or another Garmin unit When you select Garmin Data Transfer you can choose from nine Garmin Data Transfer Modes NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input suppo
51. EON oere nA a E 28 Planmino ROU Sinse A 31 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Mami FOS ii stn paras A AAEE A E 32 Configuring Main Pages sie scicessisscstintiesdiseticendiwsssceativvervsitonaiieinseisoieiexnaiies 33 Usmo Funcion WINGOWS suxire anaiarena E AEAEE AENOR 35 Function Window Adjustment c cccssscscsescssssssessscsssescsesssssssssecssseseseesesees 35 Viewing a Main Page in Full Screen Mode cscssssscssssscsesessssessensnsenesessees 36 Map Pag atest cesta ce Seca bic aeeeve ac sere cese ope chet amas cameapenmsiet eat aneseasienn erie 36 MS San the Map Ponten oisnean tea e E aee 37 Selecting Map Ranges sonarsonar aiee Rinki R EEN iak 38 CaO Ea a T A 38 Map Page OD OWS osistaan nanai aaia 39 AD olila A seas E EEEE PE EE E E EE 41 Compas SF AGO ienn R E 41 FIONWA F AGC ieena E EEEE E 42 Changing the Highway Perspective Range ccccccscsssessssesesseesesesessseeseeceeseseees 43 Highway Page Opt oiSsssn EE 43 VIdeo FAGE iio E A 44 NY PO Pape OPUONS iiaa a E A AEE 44 Man MENU s ea E tune anoeeetiasanetec 45 OPS TID E E E 45 Toe TiD ecn stuavantssanetsns 46 TGS AD E E E E A EE A A E E tacnoseneaauts 46 Curent oub Ta Deene an ana aa a Ta aaea Tae 48 MSIE SEAL T e E E EEE EE A 49 D Aeara E 50 Weather Tab ssssessssesunusunnununnununnnnununnnnununnnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnan nunan nanna 51 PONS TAD oaa 51 Routes TaD aissa a aE EER 52 MAOKS TAD ee suruetveanb cx seaeetxentare suave uetksasssau
52. KE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK THE CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt WEATHER DATA WARRANTY b LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATING TO THE USE OF THE RADIO SERVICE WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED DURING THE SIX 6 MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE SPECIFIC EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE OR LOSS THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS THAN DESCRIBED ABOVE UNDER YOUR STATE S LAWS This product was developed using DAFIF a product of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency or the United States Department of Defense 10 U S C 425 a Under 10 U S C 456 n
53. N gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION _ 3 Follow Route S 4 Follow Track 5 TracBack U gt a O e m 5 e z To Go To a new map point non map item from the map display 1 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the location you want and press NAV 2 With Go To MAP Point highlighted press ENTER To stop navigation 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER Follow Track and TracBack Navigation A track is an electronic breadcrumb trail recording or history of your path The track currently being recorded 1s the active track An active track can be stored or saved in the unit Both the Follow Track and TracBack options navigate in the same way Follow Track uses stored or saved tracks TracBack uses your current or active track 22 TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log stored in the receiver s memory which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route and activating an inverted route When active a TracBack route leads you through your stored track log points so it is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip To clear the track log 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the Tracks tab and then highlight the Active sub tab 3 Press the Clear soft key A confirmation message ap
54. NITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Setup Sub Ta The Setup sub tab contains the following options Skyview Orientation allows you to select a sky view orientation either North Up or Track Up for the GPS Info sub tab only Source set to Garmin when using a Garmin sensor GPS 17 set to NMEA when using any other GPS NMEA source WAAS turns WAAS on or off The following soft keys are active only when the unit is not receiving satellites and the Source is not set to Garmin AutoLocate allows the receiver to find your location automatically This process can take up to five minutes Set Position allows you to initialize the receiver from the Map Page to initially help the receiver acquire satellites more quickly GETTING STARTED gt Usinc SIMULATOR MobE Using Simulator Mode i Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors and satellite signals are not available When the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is in Simulator Sales Setup e IE a Mode the GPS receiver is turned off The unit cannot be used for actual navigation NOTE Do not try to navigate in Simulator Mode because the GPS receiver is turned off Any satellite signal strength indicators shown are only simulations and do not indicate the strength of actual satellite signals ai To turn on Simulator Mode 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu E 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the System tab 3
55. Odometer field to 0 00 e Clear All resets the values in all fields GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Weather Tab The Weather tab shows current weather conditions the forecast sea surface information and a forecast map The Weather tab also contains a Setup sub tab that you can use to customize preset weather options The Weather tab appears only if you have the Weather check box selected on the System tab See the XM WX Weather section beginning on page 86 for more information Receiver installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Weather features 682 66 Winds 296 Routes Wind Gust kt Tass Visibility 6 1om Car 1010 8mb Mesa Pressure e timit Rain Showers Current Posn GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual NOTE You must have a GDL30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Audio Satellite Ma n Menu gt WEATHER TAB AND Points TAB Points Tab The Points tab contains two sub tabs User and Proximity which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The sub tabs also provide continuously updated proximity waypoint alarms that can be used to define items such as submerged hazards or shallow waters Del by Smb Delete All New Waypoint Number of waypoints remaining Number of used waypoints User Sub Tab The User sub tab on the Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the
56. Owner s Manua 3206 3210 cCOo cnaktOOttE Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A SO51 9DL U K Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Tel 44 0870 8501241 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Fax 913 397 8282 Fax 44 0870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin co
57. ROCKER to select a different symbol and press ENTER W080 n7 26 1 Res O Next Move Wpt Delete Review Waypoint Page 2 Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page Waypoint Symbol List To change the Comment Position Depth or Water temp 1 Highlight the Comment Position Depth or Water temp field and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to enter new data and press ENTER GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 17 Basic OPERATION gt REVIEWING AND EbITING WAYPOINTS Moving a Waypoint Using Waypoint Lists You can modify a waypoint by moving or projecting the distance and bearing The Points tab on the Main Menu has two sub tabs User and Proximity which from its present location to a new location allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The Proximity sub tab also provides a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm Oo To move the waypoint on the map that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards or shallow m y 1 Press the Move Wpt soft key The map window on the right side of the PEEN S ze page is highlighted with the selected waypoint centered and highlighted on Q a map display The word MOVE appears below the pointer To access the Points tab from the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the new location The distance 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu and bearing from the waypoint s current location appear
58. Tipe TAB Tide Tab Use the Tide tab to view tide and current information The Tide tab contains two sub tabs Tide and Current eee Eor Cape Canaveral On High 04 39am 3 7ft Low 10594m 0 6ft Low High 05 27pm 4 0ft 11 29pm 0O 1ft Current Date Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows Tide Station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight You can choose from different dates and more than 3 000 Tide Stations around the U S A coastline Alaska Hawaii western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands The top of the Tide sub tab shows the Tide Station and the date The bottom of the Tide sub tab shows the distance and bearing from your location The bottom of the Tide chart shows a 24 hour block of local time for your location Daylight yellow bar and nighttime blue bar at the Tide Station are shown across the time scale with the time progressing from left to right sunrise and sunset information might not be available for some Tide Stations The solid light vertical lines are in 4 hour increments and the light dotted vertical lines are 46 in 1 hour increments A solid vertical line with the local time at the top indicates the tide height corresponding to the time shown in the local time box Current tide Max level High tide curve Time bar height bar tide height Uy 12 4 8 12 High 04 39am 3 7ft DW 1059am 0 6ft Min level Event times
59. ULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt LIMITED WARRANTY Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9DL U K Tel 44 0870 8501241 Fax 44 0870 8501251 Onlin
60. Use the Setup sub tab to customize preset weather displays and view legends for all weather conditions GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc RADAR This section covers the features and operation of the GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 marine radar when networked with your GPSMAP 3206 3210 Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin marine radar to install and configure your GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 radar installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 to use the radar features Understanding Radar The Garmin marine radar transmits a narrow beam of microwave energy in a rotating 360 pattern When the transmitted energy contacts a target some of that energy is reflected and returned to the scanner The scanner collects the returned energy for processing and display Your GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 is operated and adjusted using controls on your GPSMAP 3206 3210 You can view radar data on the Radar Page or as an overlay on the Map Page All radar controls are accessible from both pages When you turn on the radar the status bar shows the message Radar Warming Up with a countdown to Standby Mode The countdown also appears in the middle of the Radar Page When the countdown reaches 0 zero the Hold FCTN to transmit message appears GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual NOTE You must have a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 marine UsinG RADAR gt UNDERSTANDING RADAR
61. Y EXCLUDED USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information and you acknowledge that such information is not for safety for life but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature and therefore cannot be relied upon as safety critical in connection with any aircraft sea craft or automobile usage This information is provided as is and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties express and implied with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service In no event will XM and Garmin their data suppliers service providers marketing distribution software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct indirect incidental consequential special exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services LIMITS ON OUR RESPONSIBILITY a DISCLAIMERS EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN WE MA
62. ab a signal strength bar for each satellite in view appears on the right side of the page with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being received Numbers above 33 indicate WAAS satellites For more information about WAAS see the Appendix The sky view shows a birds eye view of the location of each satellite relative to the receiver s last known location The outer circle represents the horizon north up the inner circle 45 above the horizon and the center point a location directly overhead You can also set the sky view to Track Up which causes the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading GPS status Domal Operation icon ey i EF e e Status bar a Ready For Navigation TCH Status field GPS Tab The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite s and is collecting data Solid green signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s are ready for use GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Receiver Status and Accuracy The receiver status is shown in the Status field on the Info sub tab Current accuracy 1s shown in the EPE Estimated Position Error field Accuracy uses the number of re
63. ab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters You can add proximity alarms to a maximum of 10 waypoints or on screen map items with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle the message Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint appears Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points use caution when navigating in these areas If you enter a red proximity circle overlap you are alerted only to the closest proximity waypoint Proximity circle Proximity waypoint seeeeer gt Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup _ 20 To add a proximity waypoint 1 Press the New Alarm soft key on the Proximity sub tab The Find From Current Position Page appears 2 Highlight a category and press ENTER 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint or map item from the list and press ENTER The Review Page appears for the selected waypoint or map item within a red circle 4 Press the OK soft key The Proximity sub tab appears with the Distance field highlighted 5 Press ENTER and use the ROCKER to enter a proximity radius up to 99 99 units 6 Press ENTER when finished To turn proximity alarms on or off 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm on the Proximity sub tab
64. ace clutter 77 symbol set 68 system alarms 59 system information 61 system mode 60 System tab 60 comm sub tab 63 general sub tab 60 time sub tab 63 units sub tab 61 T target expansion 92 93 target history 99 temperature 62 72 temperature graph 81 temperature log 85 temperature scale 72 Temp tab 72 thermoclines 77 Tide Stations 47 Tide tab 46 Timed Transmit 98 Timed Transmit STBY Time 98 Timed Transmit XMIT Time 98 time duration 85 time format 63 Time To Safe Zone 99 time zone 63 TracBack 22 24 tips 24 tracks deleting 54 reviewing 23 saving 23 120 Tracks tab 53 track color 53 track logs 23 53 track up 68 track value 53 trails 92 93 transducer type 83 dual beam 83 dual frequency 83 Trip tab 50 turn unit on and off 5 U Ultrascroll 81 underwater waypoints 82 User Page 1 32 User Page 2 32 user waypoint list 19 V Variable Range Marker See VRM vector length 99 velocity reference 99 VHF 54 105 video aspect 44 contrast 44 Video Page 44 VRM 94 VRM EBL 92 adjusting 95 W WAAS 7 103 104 warming up 89 warnings iv Warning Page 6 water immersion 107 water speed 83 109 water temperature alarm 59 waypoints 14 26 99 creating 14 deleting 19 editing 16 marking 14 82 moving 18 proximity 20 reviewing 16 underwater 82 using 14 waypoint list 18 waypoint name changing 17 waypoint symbol changing 17 weakest returns 77 weather conditions 88 forecast 88 marine bulletins 88 w
65. adar Page 91 Sonar Page 79 contact Garmin v Course Up 68 create routes 26 waypoints 14 creating waypoints manually 15 using the map 14 cross talk rejection 98 custom range 83 D DATA CNFG key 2 data cards installing 102 removing 102 transferring data to from 57 data card slots 1 data entry keys 4 using 10 data felds 33 data transfer 64 date time 103 datums 62 daylight saving 63 Declaration of Conformity 114 deep water alarm 59 default settings 9 delete routes 28 tracks 54 waypoints 19 INDEX delete by symbol 19 depth 62 depth line 81 digital data fields 33 digital navigation data 90 digital selective calling See DSC dilution of precision 108 Display sub tab 98 distance units 62 DoC See Declaration of Conformity DOP 108 DSC 54 104 directory 56 distress call 55 105 log 55 position report 55 105 setup 56 DSC Item Review 55 DSC tab 54 dual beam 76 83 dual frequency 76 83 E EBL 94 edit routes 28 waypoints 16 EGNOS 103 Electronic Bearing Line See EBL elevation units 62 ENTER MARK key 2 14 entering data 10 enter standby 96 European License Requirements 116 117 INDEX F factory defaults 34 61 Fast Time Constant See FTC FCC compliance 114 FCTN key 35 features 9 FIND key 2 fish symbols 78 84 flasher 79 Follow Track 22 frequency 80 200 kHz 76 50 kHz 76 FTC 92 function adjustments 35 function windows 35 G gain 80 92 gain setting 77 Garmin Marine Network 4 32 35 39 43
66. age oe l l Direction of travel red line Data fields Simulating Operation IDIST NEXT 0 5nm gt __O5am base mop Measure Hide Detail j i Map Setup To configure the Map Split Page Compans mg Bearing pointer 1 Press PAGE until the Map Split Page is shown 2 Press and hold the DATA CNFG key to open the Functions window 3 Select the pages and options you want to show on the Map Split Page 4 Press QUIT to close the Function window and return to the Map Split Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 41 Ma n Paces gt HicHway PAGE For the compass to work the GPS must be moving When you are moving the orange Bearing Pointer points toward your destination while the Compass Ring reflects the direction you are traveling by a red vertical line at the top of the Compass Ring When you are headed directly toward your destination the Bearing Pointer points toward the top of the screen aligned with the red vertical line at the top of the Compass Ring If you are not heading toward your destination the Bearing Pointer turns continuing to point toward your destination To head toward your destination turn until the Bearing Pointer is aligned with the red vertical line in the Compass Ring Along the right side of the screen are the default data fields the top field 1s speed Also shown are the distance to your waypoint DIST NEXT and estimated time en route ETE NEXT The dist
67. ance and en route time decrease as you near your destination The Bearing Pointer or Compass Ring may point in various directions when you are stationary or at very low speeds When you start moving the pointer is correct You can customize the Compass Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields 42 Highway Page The Highway Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint placing greater emphasis on the straight line course and the distance and direction you are off course As you head toward your destination the middle of the screen guides you to your waypoint on a highway Your present location is at the bottom center of the Highway Page Three dimensional cartography provides situational awareness while navigating The line down the middle of the highway represents your course Data fields Route waypoint an nav point HON V i ill Normal S ade ols i 030 os os ao pii 060 ws A os N80 E o 015 o0 055 306 os oS 050 iy Pos rA Aa i oD haddarnak ananla anani anandan a elaanihinnnls aala nirla af Desired 5 track line SBRIVIADSE Current location if oios Is Edit Route As you head toward your destination the highway perspective moves to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the Highway Page shows each route waypoint in sequence conn
68. aph is damped and may be slow when GMR 404 406 marine radar responding to frequency tuning changes Signal Strength Shows the strength of the radar signal Front of Boat Offset allows you to offset the front of the boat if you mount the radar at an angle e Antenna Size allows you to select the size of your antenna 4 Foot or 6 Foot O NOTE This field is available only if you are using a GMR 404 406 radar Select 4 Foot for a GMR 404 radar select 6 Foot for a GMR 406 radar 24nn 6nm The available Advanced sub tab settings are e AFC Mode sets how the scanner frequency is adjusted Select Auto to automatically adjust the scanner frequency for optimal performance recommended Select Manual to set the frequency manually To manually adjust the scanner frequency 1 Highlight the AFC Mode field and press ENTER 2 Select Manual and press ENTER 3 Highlight the Freq button to the right of the AFC Mode field and press ENTER O NOTE The Freq button is available only available if Manual is selected in the AFC Mode field 100 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size GPSMAP 3206 6 5 H x 10 3 W x 3 3 D 16 5 x 26 2 x 8 4 cm GPSMAP 3210 8 8 H x 13 1 W x 3 0 D 22 4 x 33 3 x 7 6 cm Weight GPSMAP 3206 3 0 lbs 1 4 kg GPSMAP 3210 5 0 Ibs 2 3 kg Display GPSMAP 3206 6 4 diagonal 16 3 cm GPSMAP 3210 10 4 diagonal 26 4 cm Hi
69. are compatible with the GPSMAP 3206 3210 including BlueChart Programmable Data Cards blank data cards are available in 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB and 256 MB sizes Download street level map detail points of interest business addresses and phone numbers marine data topographical information and more from MapSource CD ROMs to a data card either directly through your GPSMAP 3206 3210 using the PC Interface Cable or with the Data Card Programmer USB Data Card Programmer programs blank data cards at high speed through a PC Pre Programmed Data Cards data cards that are pre programmed with either Garmin BlueChart BlueChart g2 or Fishing Hot Spots map data GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 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 This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC
70. at is shown in each data field As you add or remove functions and data fields a preview window shows the layout Preview window Adjustment sliders v Dig a io m E H E _ El Defaults Configuration Window GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main PAGES gt CONFIGURING MAIN PAGES To add or remove functions on a main page 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Configuration window 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the function you want to add or remove and press ENTER Only functions with a check mark in the check box to the left of the name appear on the main page The main page to which you are adding functions always appears either on the left side two or three function windows or in the upper left four or more function windows 3 When finished press QUIT to return to the main page Main page Second map Compass Digital 1 W080 34 42 5 A Sail ale Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Map Page with Additional Functions To change the size of the Digital data fields 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Configuration window 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the Digital 1 or Digital 2 adjustment slider and press ENTER 33 MAIN PAGES gt CoNFIGURING Main PAGES 3 Press up on the ROCKER to show larger text with fewer data fields press down on the ROCKER to show smaller text with more data fields A preview of the data fields appears in the preview window As you adjust the d
71. ata field size the configurable data fields automatically appear in the Digital 1 and Digital 2 lists 4 Press QUIT to exit the slider adjustment Press QUIT again to return to the main page WK AYN E efSOG VMG N 28923 5 14 Aan E ff W 080 32 16 9 i 10 Ok 2 5nm 061 Lor me o t 10 0kt i gt BRG vi A E EN E E a E B w i Digital 2 Defaults with small ae data fields 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the type of data you want to show and press ENTER mies 4 Press QUIT to exit Digital 1 with large To restore the factory default configuration epee data fields 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Configuration window GM built in SRE Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup 2 Press the Defaults soft key To change Digital 1 or Digital 2 data fields 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Configuration window 2 Highlight the data field you want to change and press ENTER 34 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Using Function Windows You can add additional function windows to any of the main pages After you configure a main page press FCTN to cycle through the available function windows The active function window is highlighted with a yellow box Each time you press FCTN the highlight moves in a clockwise motion when three or more function windows are shown Functions menu Active function window ve OS f ri Functions 6 Hig
72. ataepanseendealsesanecseass 53 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS DSC Digital Selective Calling Tab ccsssssssesscsesessssesseeseesesseees 54 Understanding DSC Distress Calls cccccccsssseesssescscscsesessessscssscsssessssseceseeeeas 55 Understanding Position Reports scsiiicicssscsccasessadsosncscessesdaconsteavossessacesssanvecaaarnseeorane 3 Review DSC WaypolDi Snenee ene een ene ene re ATTN 33 Sa UN DoC oaeee E EE EEE 56 Using the NAV KEY 2asascccicisesasscntvcasssanassesnetovevenctessanctedeaeusatanensadeatusstectimiiaeacstaeatans 56 Oe WU e T E E A 57 Messages TaD rnn rc ase rea den enc E AE 58 Viewing Detailed Message Information c ccccccsssesescseescessssescscscsesesesseseeseeeees 58 Alarms TaD eeue E on eoenencese canes teansoenceeesness 58 SAD N N EEEE N E A A E E ouoonie 59 Nay Novifaton Alarms rousin eaei 59 Pe A i E A 59 Weather ALAIIIS sites incscidannincsentaniantntdivienneloyawhssintsannlanrabsintenadeasiatvantsonbansinisinbeaniees 60 SV SCO NN MAD E A T A A A 60 Update Sub Miopa EA reenET enter eens een yeEa 65 INSEE TAD aisoissa i oaa aiaa 66 Pages TAD ia a E ese nares ticus veuseveserstieserenees 66 MaD D n eare AEE E AE E T 67 ALS onb MAD sects ectonsncscetcee cas naetctee AA E EE EE 70 Ranat TaD onca E E E R 72 Temp Temperature Tab ccscsssssssscsecsessessssessecsecsessessessesssessessesenseas 72 OA ADD ria E E E E 73 MONWA T AO aiai a O
73. ather or XM Audio check box is selected on the Main Menu System tab selected on the Main Menu System tab and you have a GDL30 30A connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 Grannctnumabee Channel nance Category A NOTE You must have a GDL30A connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 Artist and your stereo receiver and a subscription to XM Radio to use the XM Radio feature For more information see the GDL 30 304 Owner s Manual Song title J Favorites 1 Preview list XM Radio Beyond AM and FM 6 The 60s Billy J Kramer 8 The 80s Fixx 121 Fox News Fox News Add Favorite Start Scanning Delete All To select an XM Radio channel 1 Highlight the song and press ENTER 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a channel and press ENTER Add Favorite Start Scanning Delete All 74 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Using Favorites You can create a customized list of your favorite XM Radio channels To add a channel to Favorites Select a channel and then press the Add Favorite soft key The channel appears in the list of favorites To delete a channel from Favorites 1 In the Favorites list select a channel to delete and then press the Delete soft key to delete the selected channel from your Favorites list or press the Delete All soft key to delete all channels from your Favorites list A confirmation message appears 2 Highlight OK and press ENTER again to confirm To scan XM Radio channels 1 On the Audi
74. cation 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 An hourglass symbol appears by the pointer while the unit is busy drawing new map detail za wy amp D a qt K mf e Controlled by the ROCKER the map pointer is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations mark and edit waypoints and routes and review location data of on screen map items and waypoints Map item name pointer coordinates distance and bearing BIY 4s Navy PA f ETa 7 IN 28 24 43 3 k PA 9 Fan a W080 34 25 4 NJ ae st _ 4 4nm 24 jo g G f J ty 163 i or 3 sm Bs an N tench 114 s 7 102 jia T A yh 114 FA 126 AY D wlan Map i s lt gt pointer amp a TORAN 108 N Rf r gt R KOLIT i CRITICA TATO aa i f b mortars ate in N uA Cas _ OL E y ie mn 5 OR pas i built in Measure ide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup To move the map pointer Press the ROCKER to move the map pointer up down left right or diagonally 11 e m 5 e Z Basic OPERATION gt Usine THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 As you move the map pointer the distance and bearing from your current location to the map pointer are shown in the upper left corner of the map with the map pointer s location co
75. ceived GPS satellites signal strength and satellite orientation to calculate location accuracy in feet or meters The Status field shows one of the following conditions e Searching for Satellites the receiver is looking for any satellites and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location but has not collected enough data to calculate a fix This process can take up to five minutes e Ready For Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your location is now being calculated in latitude and longitude or at least four satellites have been acquired and your location is being calculated in latitude longitude and elevation Ready For Navigation with WAAS appears when you are receiving WAAS satellite corrections in 2D or 3D and a D appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected After the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites the Status field shows either Ready for Navigation or Ready for Navigation with WAAS The GPSMAP 3206 3210 is now ready for use Press QUIT to return to the Map Page GPS Setup The Setup sub tab provides access to functions and features relating to initializing the GPS receiver To access the GPS Setup sub tab 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Highlight the GPS tab and then highlight the Setup sub tab GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt I
76. creational vessels Information is available at the following Web site http apollo ic gc ca english mmsi html For more information regarding MMSIs 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 During normal non emergency Position Report communication Channel 70 156 525 MHz has been set aside as the VHF DSC digital call channel For a Distress Call a mariner presses the MayDay button on the VHF radio The call transmits on an emergency channel with the MMSI number attached to the call if you have DSC support Any DSC equipped mariner on sea or land within range can receive the call a m zZ Li A A lt 105 gt a m za g lt AppPENDIx gt LORAN TD System LORAN TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard The LORAN LOng RAnge Navigation system covers the entire United States and the U S Coastal Confluence Zone From the perspective of a mariner the system 1s used for ocean and coastal navigation It can be used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation and it is used for inland navigation by recreational vehicles LORAN TD Feature The LORAN TD Time Delay feature eases the transition from using LORAN to using GPS Th
77. dananiniaai niana 9 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu cccccccsssscssssesesescsescssessssssssecsesesessseseeees 92 Map Page Radar Overlay cssscsssssscscsecsssesserssessessesserseeserseseneeeteneas 97 Radar TAD arire op E E 97 RT HELA SUID TiD esis xisotaancoanteatt aar i A a 98 MODES ae E o EA EN E A N EEEE A 98 MARPA Sub TaD seacara r E AEE EAE UNETAN 99 EE o o AE E E E E EFA E E 100 IV PRON NIK oaeiai aE E EA 101 SCC IMG AU ONS cessacscxaeshacttocdestineecectaeuniotsistaseasatiettecsaaterainisian setaseenanasianereetm 101 Installing and Removing Data Cards ccssssssssssesesesessssssesseeeesees 102 Satelite LOMA ON ce sesata szesetversihaccannsvercioa aneineateacananiisateacae nein trcipacanainns 103 What is WAAS EGNOS cecssssssssesecsessessessessesenecsessessessesseeeeeenesentents 103 WARS Capa ity E T E E A 104 Digital Selective Calling DSC cssssssesessessesseeseesessessessessessetaes 104 NTR TS TS Coes aeee sect AS cen dantan tnd S E A ahidaubecostenn 104 LORAN TO SVS seinra enea Eaa EREET EEEO EEGENEN 106 Caring for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 ssasessssesnssssunnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 107 Navigati n TETS sissano ieena ESAERA Aena Ea ERAN UNRRA 108 Messages and AlarmS s ssssssssssssusnssusnusunnunnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 110 Optional Accessories cccsscsseseesseesecsesssessseesseeseessessaeesaeesnensnensaeesaes 112 Laed Warran Dy sonsonen nanea aiea AEAEE A
78. defines the distance or time used to record the track log The following soft keys are available e Save saves the current active track log e Clear clears the active track log currently stored in memory 53 Main Menu gt DSC Dicita SELECTIVE CALLING TAB Saved Sub Tab DSC Digital Selective Calling Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved track logs It also allows you to use Use the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 a track for TracBack or display it on a map You can save up to 15 track logs in DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive memory with up to 700 track log points in each saved log location information DSC is used by mariners for two major operations distress On the Saved sub tab the following soft keys are available calls and position reporting For more information about DSC and Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI e Review Map opens the Saved Track window so you can review the i numbers see page 105 in the Appendix selected track Delete deletes the highlighted saved track log from memory Delete All deletes all saved track logs from memory ee 7 03 FEB 06 N 41 00 13 6 000000001 12 2456rm__W073 32 01 0 DSC Delete All When your GPSMAP 3206 3210 is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support Delete All the GPS unit displays a call list log and a directory that stores incoming information rece
79. derneath your boat are solid and the returns from the wide beam out to the sides of your boat are hollow the Sonar Page does not interpret the sonar return data rr a tay E Suspended targets appear as symbols No background information appears Same as previous with the target depth shown Suspended targets appear as symbols Background information appears making the distinction between fish and structure easier Same as previous with target depth shown Scale controls the appearance of the depth scale shown vertically along the right side of the graph You can configure the depth scale to appear in one of four different ways as an Overlay in the Corners Basic or No Scale GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB Water Temp Sub Tab The following settings are available The Water Temp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log if your boat Log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees to is equipped with a temperature transducer sensor The graph reads from right to display on the log and on the Sonar Pages Select Auto to have the unit left so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side automatically determine the best range or select a Span of 2 4 6 8 or 10 of the log The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the temperature degrees scale and the duration of time Log Duration sets how fast or slow the temperat
80. e Auction Purchases Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local in country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom the United States Canada or Taiwan for service The Garmin GPSMAP 3206 3210 has no user serviceable parts Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs The GPSMAP 3206 3210 is fastened shut with screws Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment a m zZ Li A A lt 113 gt D m za g lt APPENDIX gt FCC ComPLiANCE AND XM SatELLITE RADIO SERVICE AGREEMENT FCC Compliance C The GPSMAP 3206 3210 complies with Part
81. e GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TD for those who have a collection of LORAN fixes for favorite fishing spots and other waypoints recorded as TDs You can display your position as a TD or enter waypoints as TDs The accuracy to be expected from this conversion is approximately 30 meters When the unit is placed in the LORAN TD format mode it simulates the operation of a LORAN receiver Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs and all navigation functions may be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing a waypoint You must have the correct chain number as well as the secondary station identifiers to use this option correctly These values vary for each coordinate set or geographical location Failure to enter correct information could result in inaccuracies for the desired destination After the waypoint is stored in the unit s memory it always references the LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the Setup TD field If you enter a different LORAN chain number change the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field the active waypoint information reflects those changes Because 106 the GPSMAP 3206 3210 unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation it can reference a dif
82. e Receiver is connected to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and either the Auto Dectect Services or Weather check box is selected on the System tab weather options appear on the Map Page e Atmosphere set ranges for wind pressure visibility fronts and city conditions Settings include Off All Ranges or from 30 ft to 800 nm Sea Surface set ranges for temperature wave height wave period and wave direction Settings include Off All Ranges or from 30 ft to 800 nm ee oe To access weather setup options from the Main Menu T m 1 Highlight the Weather tab and then highlight the Setup sub tab 2 Highlight the on screen button for the weather preset you want to customize and press ENTER Pe o MHORTH CAROLINA ry tor MEXICO Ml 00 00 evan i _1201m_ GENERAL _ a UE M RAHAHAS builtin Measure j Hide Detail Wthr Options Show Radar Map Setup Map Page with XM WX Weather 86 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual GENERAL SEASTATE STORMS GENERAL SEA STATE STORMS To access weather setup options from the Map Page 1 On the Map Page press the Wthr Options soft key Additional weather soft keys appear along the bottom of the page and the name of the selected weather preset appears in the lower left corner 2 Press the Next Preset soft key to select a different weather preset OR Press the Weather Setup soft key Setup information for the current weather preset appears GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner
83. e a new waypoint from a map feature Creating Waypoints Manually 1 Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer and highlight the map feature You can manually enter position coordinates to create a waypoint using the Points you want tab on the Main Menu This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific 2 Press ENTER MARK to capture the pointer location The Review Page for latitude longitude position from a chart or other source the selected map feature appears z 3 Press the Create Wpt soft key to open the Review Waypoint Page A CAUTION When entering a waypoint manually be sure that the MFD isset RPMS a to the same position format and map datum as the paper chart or coordinates oo To accept the waypoint with the default information press ENTER source Entering coordinates into the GPSMAP 3206 3210 while it 1s set to OR a datum different from the datum in which the coordinates were created can To change any waypoint information highlight the appropriate field and result in an incorrect waypoint location press ENTER After entering your changes press the OK soft key i t xi x You can Morpeth Rigit Eii d le ER ahs enter location Comia Peal Gee Nae E pat LT ase oy coordinates N caT manually Dagiti 28 36 00 1 080 46 47 2 a 80 0 iN Move Wpt Delete Create Wpt o i Review Waypoint Page Waypoint Created from a Map Feature To create a new waypoint by entering positi
84. e label facing to the right and the handle toward you 3 Push the card into the unit It in not necessary to force the card and about 1 2 is still exposed when it is properly inserted If the unit is on a confirmation tone sounds and a message appears on the screen noting the card details when the card is properly installed and accepted 4 Close the cover until it locks If you insert a data card and receive a card format not recognized message remove the card and reinsert it If the card 1s still not recognized contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer for assistance The first time you insert a data card the unit takes a few seconds to read the card After the data card is read a summary page appears Press ENTER to acknowledge excessive static charges and should be stored in the case supplied with the card 102 NOTE Data cards are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or To remove a data card 1 Open the card door by pressing the locking tab on the door toward the outside left of the unit and lifting the door open from right to left Grasp the card handle and pull out firmly If the unit is on a confirmation tone sounds when the data card is removed GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Satellite Information a Center dot 90 90 above the horizon Inner ring 45 above the horizon Outer ring a the horizon Satellite Sky View Satellite Locati
85. e range must be between 10 0 and 35 0 volts for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Can t Read Voltages That Low Limited To Bottom Of Range voltage range must be between 10 0 and 35 0 volts for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Can t Send Waypoint the unit cannot transmit the waypoint using the NMEA WPL sentence Check the wiring Can t Unlock Maps the data on data card is not unlocked for the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support 110 Can t Write User Card error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Database Error internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Deep Water Alarm the depth changed by the amount of the Drift Alarm value Directory Item With This MMSI Already Exists the MMSI number is already in DSC directory Use a different number Directory Memory is Full Can t Create Entry the DSC directory has reached the maximum of 100 contacts Delete unneeded contacts to add new ones Distress Call a DSC distress call has been received Take appropriate action Drift Alarm the depth has changed by the amount of the Drift Alarm value Fish Alarm shows an icon and a beep sounds if enabled when a fish 1s detected This alarm does not show a message banner Invalid MMSI enter a valid MMSI Lost Remote GPS Connection there is a problem with the GPS antenna wiring Check the co
86. e receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy For more information go to http gps faa gov a A zZ Lu A A lt gt D m za g gt lt APPENDIX gt DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 3206 3210 is capable of receiving WAAS satellite signals WAAS is an FAA Federal Aviation Administration funded project to improve the overall accuracy and integrity of the GPS signal for aviation use but land and sea based users can also benefit from this system There are currently two WAAS satellites that can be received in the U S A one over the Atlantic Ocean and one over the Pacific Ocean in a geostationary orbit over the equator Effective use of the WAAS satellite signal 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 or mountains WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 3206 3210 Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15 20 minutes then 1 2 minutes afterwards When WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites numbers 32 or below a D appears in the signal bar of the sky view and Ready For Navigation with WAAS appears in the Status field To learn more about the WAAS system its sa
87. eather data warranty 115 Weather tab 88 Current sub tab 88 Forecast Map sub tab 88 Forecast sub tab 88 Marine Bulletins sub tab 88 Sea Surface sub tab 88 Setup sub tab 88 whiteline 78 80 Wide Area Augmentation System See WAAS wide beam 76 X XM Radio 74 XM tab 74 75 XM WX weather 86 88 customizing 86 forecast 88 Z zoom 37 43 81 92 93 Zoom level 93 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner 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 2006 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 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 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com 190 00593 00 Rev B
88. ected by a magenta road with a line down the middle which represents your course As you navigate toward a waypoint the highway moves indicating the direction you are off course To stay on course GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Ma n Paces gt HicHway PAGE steer toward the center of the highway You can also view Routes details nearby Highway Page Options waypoints not in the active route Track Log points and Saved Tracks The Highway Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Highway Page or Highway function window using the ADJ MENU key and To view the map on the Highway Page es ke 7 pst anit Ene Press the Show Map soft key to show the map on the Highway Page y Op l Press Hide Map to return to the highway view The available ADJ MENU soft key options are Route Details Edit Active a Nora Opio a Route Show Hide Carto and Setup As you add optional hardware to your caw ae taren SOG E GPSMAP 3206 3210 or Garmin Marine Network adjustment menu choices may ee a on E appear automatically You can also customize the Highway Page to show other _ n functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields A e Active Route Details Route Details shows details such as distance course and other useful information for each waypoint of the active route Ea e Edit Active Route Edit Route allows you to review and modify the Active Route from either a list of
89. ed yellow line that continually points to the current navigation point Select Off All Ranges Auto or lt 30 ft to lt 800 nm GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual The AIS sub tab contains the following options e AIS Vessels sets the maximum zoom scale at which AIS vessels appear on screen Select Off Auto All Ranges or lt 30 ft to lt 800 nm Heading Line draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of travel For Time enter the numeric time value for which you want the line to extend The Time line length automatically adjusts as your speed changes Source Sub Tab Use the Source sub tab to turn basemaps and card maps on or off Basemap turns the built in basemap on or off e Card Maps turns all optional BlueChart g2 or MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Map Tas Use the Advanced soft key to show optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded on the data card Each map family or type is described by name and can be cleared if you do not want to show the data on the Map Page To show the Advanced Map Card Setup Press the Advanced soft key to open the Advanced Map Card Setup window Use the ROCKER to highlight a map family in the Map Family Name list Press the Off soft key to select or hide the map family or press the On soft key to show the map family The map appears on the Map Page when a check mark appears in
90. een allowing you to view an area farther ahead Auto Shift adjusts your location on the screen according to the current speed Rings toggles the radar rings on or off Background sets the background color for the Radar Page Available options are Black Blue or White Heading Line toggles the heading line on or off GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Bearing Reference sets your bearing either Absolute or Relative Relative calculates the bearing relative to own vessel heading Absolute calculates the bearing referring to North Navigation Features allows you to show or hide navigational features on the Radar Page Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to select or clear options UsinG RADAR gt RADAR TAB The available MARPA sub tab options are Vector Lenth predicts the target s approximate position at a set time interval This setting determines the length of the Vector Line based on the time interval setting and the target s speed The time interval settings range from 05 minutes to 60 minutes Target History is a trail showing a target s movement Target History Waypoints show user waypoints on the Radar Page can be turned On or Off Own Vessel Safe Zone is a circular area defined by a range setting that is centered on your own vessel If a target enters the defined area an alarm is sounded The Safe Zone can be set to a distance between 01 and 2 nautical miles e Bearing Line show a beari
91. enhances MARPA s performance Each target being tracked by MARPA 1s represented by a symbol The symbols indicate the current state of the target C Acquiring target O Target is safe A Target is dangerous Lost target For each target a number and Vector Line is shown with the symbol The number is the MARPA list ID number The Vector Line is a visual reference of the target s course and speed To designate a MARPA target 1 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the target location 2 Press the Acquire Target soft key While a target is being designated a red box appears around the target When MARPA begins tracking the target the box is replaced with the appropriate symbol 95 Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE y Y Radar Pointer 2 Ny 28 50 06 4 gt aw e o k F W080 30 54 2 tie ty tags 13 26 13004 SY a OT me Dr of Pery try a te ff A lig Fil ee i ore K TETE n a Era ETR E N S Safe wa fx S LO far A targets To T E g A At i nA Fe Mewes F on Ro Piaf geil is ve a rg wO 4 j att at a sa Da il ca Wir lly Perrin a Ei PRATA Hha ar ll e iy wpe VRM EBL 1 VRM EBL 2 itl sang un jir 0 40nm 0 00nm se 073 090 oo Move F Adjust y Acquiring target Dangerous target To view the MARPA List Press the MARPA List soft key 96 Enter Standby Begin Transmitting The Enter Standby Begin Transmitting option allows yo
92. ent Sub Tab The Current sub tab shows current weather conditions observed at a weather data location closest to your current location or to any other city waypoint or location you select It also shows the time at which the observation was made 88 To find weather conditions at other locations 1 Highlight the Nearest To field and press ENTER The Find Weather Information Page appears 2 Highlight a search option and press ENTER The sub tabs show weather information for the selected location Forecast Sub Tab The Forecast sub tab displays forecast information for the selected city waypoint or location It is divided into two panels The top panel shows the high low temperature precipitation and weather condition forecasts for the next few days forecast The number of days that appears in this panel depends on the data available from the responding weather service center The bottom panel features a detailed 24 hour forecast for windows wind gust and visibility If more than four days appear use the scroll bar to view additional days Sea Surface Sub Tab Use the Sea Surface sub tab to view weather data from buoys nearest to your current location or another specified location Marine Bulletins Sub Tab Use the Marine Bulletins sub tab to view marine bulletins nearest your current location Forecast Map Sub Tab The Forecast Map sub tab shows fronts high and low pressure centers and city conditions Setup Sub Tab
93. et positions Calm Moderate and Rough Rain Clutter Rain Clutter controls unwanted screen clutter caused by rain at close ranges use the slider to select 1 100 FTC Fast Time Constant FTC controls unwanted screen clutter caused by rain at a distance The Fast Time Constant has four settings Off Low Medium and High GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE Zoom a Zoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen When you io ot select a zoom range a window showing a zoomed portion of the screen appears in the lower left corner and a selection box appears To view different areas at the selected zoom range open the Radar adjustment menu and then press the Move he soft key Use the ROCKER to move the selection box The Zoom setting has four settings Off 2x 4x and Move Target Expansion Off Target Expansion On Trails Trails allows you to select whether all returns on the screen leave a history trail and allows you to determine the length of the history trail Off Short Medium or Long I VRM EBL 1 VRM EBL T 40nm 0 00nm oe 073 090 Vw VRM EBL MARPA Clear Trails f ae ES Zoom view Selection box l mt Target Expansion Use Target Expansion to increase the size of a target Select On or Off Trails On Trails Off A NOTE The Target Expansion setting has no effect at range scales of 4 nm or greater GPSMAP 320
94. eypad on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Each key s primary function appears on the key To activate the secondary functions for the ADJ MENU NAV MOB DATA CNFG and Thumb Stick ENTER MARK keys press and hold the key The Thumb Stick combines the operations of the ROCKER and ENTER MARK key Use it to select menu options change settings enter data and confirm entry You can also control movement of the pointer on the Map Page Press ENTER on the Thumb Stick to select a highlighted item or begin data entry Press and hold the Thumb Stick to mark a waypoint Installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote requires two AAA alkaline batteries To install the batteries press down on the battery door clip and then pull the battery door away from the remote Install the batteries observing the correct polarity see the inside of the battery compartment Replace the cover and make sure it is closed all the way NOTE The remote is for use in shaded or enclosed environments Direct sunlight interferes with infrared operation The Marine Remote Control is NOT waterproof GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt USING THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 KEYPAD IR window Marine Remote Control GETTING STARTED gt USING THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Keypap Using Soft Keys Soft keys are located along the bottom of the screen and are used as shortcuts to select the most commonly used options for the selected page window or tab To selec
95. f each chart shows a 24 hour block of local time for your location Day yellow bar and night blue bar at the Current Station appear across the time scale with the time progressing from left to right sunrise and sunset information may not be available for some stations The solid light vertical lines are in 4 hour increments and the light dotted vertical lines are in 1 hour increments A solid vertical line with the local time at the top indicates the strength of the current that corresponds to the time shown in the local time box To select the Current Station nearest to your location 1 Highlight the For field and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page 2 Highlight Current Position and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page Filter List Cut C Channel marker 21 Cut C Channel Marker 21 Cut a Channel Marker 10 Cut A Channel marker 10 Gandy Bridge East Chann Gandy Bridge east channe Old Tampa Bay Entrance Tampa Bay Entr 3 Select a Current Station from the list and press ENTER As you move the highlight over each Current Station in the list the station is highlighted on the map window The distance and bearing from your location to the highlighted station are shown at the bottom of the list GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual To select a Current Station from a map location 1 Highlight the For field and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page
96. ferent GRI chain or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory The LORAN Position Format field is located on the Units sub tab on the Main Menu System tab The Loran TD Setup window contains the fields to select the LORAN Chain Number Primary and Secondary Stations and TD Offsets To set up LORAN TD from the Main Menu 1 Using the ROCKER highlight the System tab press right on the ROCKER to highlight the Units sub tab Highlight the Position Format field and press ENTER 2 Highlight Loran TD and press ENTER and then highlight the Setup button to the right and press ENTER again Smuain Operation SSS psc LoranTD BSR Feco eel Auto hess eee dit ial a 3 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER select the setting you want and press ENTER again GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets were changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint now references the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjusts the TD coordinates accordingly Remember that the GPS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful latitude longitude coordinate in the background before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation Because of this the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world For more information on LORAN TDs you can d
97. formation about Simulator Mode see Simulator Mode on page 8 Speed Filter averages speed readings Select Off Auto automatically controls filtering or On allows you to enter a value from 1 to 255 seconds GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Automatic Backlight automatically adjusts the display brightness to a specified level at sunrise and sunset You can specify offset minutes for before sunrise and after sunset Beeper controls the audible beep Select Off Alarms Only sounds for alarms messages or Key and Alarm sounds for key presses and alarms messages Language sets the language for the unit s on screen text Services after a new device is detected on the network clearing the Auto Detect Services check box speeds up the startup sequence If the Auto Detect Services check box is not selected and new hardware 1s added you must select the corresponding service check box to enable the new hardware device The following soft keys are available Factory Dflts testores all settings to Garmin s original setup values for all devices on the network System Info shows the unit s software basemap version and electronic serial number Update Notes shows software notes for the current software version To adjust the automatic backlight settings 1 2 3 Highlight the Automatic Backlight field and press ENTER Using the ROCKER highlight On and press ENTER Highlight the Setup bu
98. gh resolution 256 color TFT 640 x 480 pixels full VGA with adjustable backlighting Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX 7 Temp Range 5 F to 122 F 15 C to 50 C GPS Performance with GPS 17 Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times Warm Approx 15 seconds Cold Approx 45 seconds AutoLocate Approx 2 minutes Update Rate 1 second continuous GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt SPECIFICATIONS GPS Accuracy Position lt 15 meters 49 feet 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meters sec steady state WAAS Accuracy Position lt 3 meters 10 feet 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meters sec steady state Dynamics 6gs Power Source 10 33 V DC Usage 25 watts max at 10 v DC Fuse AGC 3 3 0 Amp gt fa zZ Li A A lt 101 gt a m Z g lt APPENDIX gt INSTALLING AND Removine Data CARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 3206 3210 uses optional preprogrammed Garmin BlueChart g2 and MapSource data cards Insert data cards in the card slot located on the left side of the unit Data cards can be installed or removed at any time whether the unit is on or off To install a data card 1 Open the card door by pressing the locking tab on the door toward the outside left of the unit and lifting the door open from right to left 2 Insert the card into the slot with th
99. he GPS Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to other DSC users 56 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Card Tab Use the Card tab to transfer waypoints routes and tracks to and from a data card When data is saved to a data card it can be exchanged with other compatible units or transferred to Garmin s MapSource software program on your PC Insert your user data card into Slot 1 and select the checkbox next to each type of item you want to transfer Press the To Card softkey to save the selected items to your data card Press the From Card softkey to load the selected items from your data card Select All Clear All To transfer data to or from a data card 1 Insert the data card If there is already user data on the card highlight Manage User Card and press ENTER The Main Menu appears with the Card tab selected 2 Select the check box next to each type of item you want to transfer user waypoints proximity waypoints routes or tracks 3 Press the To Card soft key to save the selected items to the data card GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Carb TAB lf transferring data from the card to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 press the Merge From Card soft key to combine the selected items with existing GPS data OR Highlight Replace From Card and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on your GPS A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is transferred Press QUIT
100. he map window opens showing the selected route 2 Select the point you want to remove from the route and press the Remove soft key To edit a route on the map 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER The map window opens showing the selected route 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a point to review waypoint or map item 3 Press the Move soft key to move the selected point The word MOVE appears below the map pointer 30 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES Planning Routes To change the data column Plan Route feature You can enter information on the Plan Route window such as your speed 1 On the Route list highlight the adjustment button to the right of the departure time fuel flow and departure date so your GPSMAP 3206 3210 can Course column header and press ENTER The middle title is highlighted estimate information about your trip Rditing Ro Planni Zditing Route anning To plan your trip route features 1 Press the Plan soft key on the Route list to open the Plan Route window Bartlett Reef 0 2 mile s 2 Enter planning data for speed and fuel flow You can also enter the date North Hill Point 1 1 mil and time of your departure As you enter planning information the fields on the Route list are automatically calculated Black Point 0 8 mile sou d Q lt ad LLI ou O A NOTE Fuel flow rates are measured in
101. her map locations mark and edit waypoints and routes and review location data of on screen map items and waypoints 37 Ma n Paces gt Map PAGE Selecting Map Ranges The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi 5 m to 1200 km The map range is controlled by the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys with the current range shown at the lower right corner of the Map Page k t Using Built In Basemap _ Derm external Using BlueChart g2 Data overcoom Overzoom no additional data To select a map range Press the RANGE Up key to zoom out or the RANGE Down key to zoom in A NOTE The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other 38 Cartography The GPSMAP 3206 3210 contains preloaded marine map detail using BlueChart g2 technology Coverage is for U S coastal areas including Alaska and Hawaii Features include integrated mapping 2 D or mariner s eye map perspective tide and current data improved IALA symbols navaids marinas boat ramps roads and more The GPSMAP 3206 3210 accepts preprogrammed data cards and are compatible with the latest BlueChart g2 series marine cartography The unit shows cartography as long as there is chart information available for the selected range Map coverage conforms to the following conditions e Cartography appears when the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or BlueChart g2 data e When
102. hway ii 7 Video S Wati i Temp To cycle through function windows on a main page 1 Press FCTN The Functions menu appears with the next function on the list highlighted 2 Each time you press FCTN the next function window is highlighted Press ENTER when the function window you want is highlighted Functions that are not available appear dimmed and cannot be selected GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual MAIN Paces gt Usine Function WInDows Function Window Adjustments Each active function window except the Compass has specific adjustment ADJ MENU key soft key options and main page features You can use options from the adjustment menu or soft keys to access adjustments or features for the highlighted function window As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 or Garmin Marine Network adjustment menu choices may appear automatically For specific instructions on adjustments and features for the highlighted function window refer to the specific section or manual for that main page To show adjustment options for the active function window 1 Press ADJ MENU The adjustment menu appears for the highlighted or active function window 2 Press the data entry shortcut key or use the ROCKER to highlight an option and press ENTER Adjustment menu Active function window f 3 Active Route Details Edit Active Route 5 Show Radar ao i Radar s pu nis 7 Show Weather 5 Weather Options 9 Radar Cursor O
103. iissansranecanstiaateemanterstaianceans Using the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Keypad sssssssesnssunsnnsnnnnnnsnnnnennsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns Using the Optional Marine Remote Control seseennseesnssnseesessesensensesnsensessesessess MSTA SO GY e E E EEE E E Using Data Entry Shortcut Keys ssassssnentdexerssasartacshaninantenntaventanabey veueigasiuatiaareate E BI E E E E loess Turning on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 scscscsesssssseseeseseesesesseeeeeeneenees Adjusting the Backlight sosisini inaipa E aAa Initializing the GPS Receiver sssssssssssesunnsnnnnsnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnne RECEIVER Status and ACCUTACY arcsssistikprininsi iiaa enana aa RE RA ERRE Eaa GP r E E E E A E E newsmen Using Simulator Mode s sssssssssusnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnununnunnnnnnnnnnunnununnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnae BaSe OPa O aaa E 9 Using the GPSMAP 3206 3210 assassssesnnsnssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 9 Understanding the Features caccaezsencasendavescreeseneestenzenriie Guntaosdeaeereesinnenemternae 9 Selecting Options and Entering Data ccscsesecessssssssssssesereessssssssesseserensenees 10 Usine Additional I ata s xcssrccsxincavarenencseseavunsasartnsaxetemateresswssnsaueetcnulovesaaaeienes 11 Using the Map Pontoi cares 20 8 lt Stc eeaceeevndncoedereatabsduetnchciedeuadnatonsanndecedselatatetecaisnetals 1 BF LMCI EN MEIN A a A N ex seuasoensne T ET 13 Creating and Using Waypoints sssssssssssss
104. imated time to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route 108 Fuel the fuel required to travel from your current location to the indicated route waypoint GPS Accuracy estimated accuracy of the GPS position Leg Dist the distance between two route waypoints Leg Fuel the fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in the route Leg Time the time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in the route Max Speed the maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Moving Average Speed the average speed while the unit is moving Moving Trip Timer the total time the unit has been moving Odometer a running tally of the distance traveled based on the distance between second by second position readings Off Course the distance you are off course in either direction left or right Pointer the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on the route Speed the current velocity at which you are traveling relative to a ground position Sunrise the time at which the sun rises on this day Sunset the time at which the sun sets on this day Time Of Day the current time Time To the estimated time required to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route Also known as estimated time en route ETE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Time to Dest the estimated time required to reach a Go To destinatio
105. in the GPSMAP 3206 3210 only to facilitate not to replace the use accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury of authorized government charts Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 to all available navigation sources including information from visual sightings and maps For Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 If you have any questions or would like additional information please refer to our Web site at http www garmin com prop65 Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the United States government property damage which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The government s system is Use the GPSMAP 3206 3210 only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment including the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Although the GPSMAP 3206 3210
106. irs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations 114 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately Subscription fee is consumer only Other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All programming fees and weather data subject to change XM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by hardware equipment Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on location Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at xmradio com Available only in the 48 contiguous United States XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 3206 3210 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products gpsmap3206 Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Weather Data Warranty THE WEATHER DATA SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED AS IS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF NON INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREB
107. it s memory and no additional routes can be added until existing ones are removed Route Truncated an uploaded route from another device has more than 300 points and was truncated to fit Route Waypoint Memory Full no additional route waypoints can be saved Shallow Water Alarm the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached Simulating Operation the unit is in Simulator Mode Do not use this mode for normal navigation Sonar Failed Unit Needs Repair there is an internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Sonar Service Incompatible the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt MESSAGES AND ALARMS Sonar Service Lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the GPSMAP 3206 3210 has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason Timer Alarm the Timer Alarm value has counted down to 00 00 00 Track Already Exists lt track name gt you entered a saved track name that already exists in memory Modify the track name or delete the existing track Track Memory Is Full Can t Create Track the track log memory is full No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to create memory space Track Truncated a complete uploaded track does not fit into memory The oldest track log points were deleted to make
108. it and then press the second M w digit within one second S z To select an optional feature n S 1 From any page press ADJ MENU The adjustment menu shows a list of Data entry i N optional features specific to that page key shortcut numbers 2 Hide Detail 4 Edit Active Route 5 Show Radar 7 Show Weather 9 Radar Cursor On 10 Setup 11 Weather Legend Soft keys y 2 Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up down left or right to the pem APRE am RS dt selection you want and press ENTER to select the option q r S Lee Te a OR Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup _ Press the soft key below the option you want to select To exit a menu or return to the previous setting To select an on screen button P UIT The QUIT key moves backward through your steps Press On a page with on screen buttons use the ROCKER to highlight an a e a sid gt oe A re Sarin E age SA Ap on screen button and press ENTER To select an option using soft keys er aa A Cea Press the baion below the o Key voll wena selce 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field and press ENTER to edit it 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters Press and release the ROCKER to move character by character through the list press and hold the ROCKER to move rapidly through the list 10 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 3 Press right on the ROCKER to move to the next character on the line o
109. ived from another user s DSC capable VHF GPS combination Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other See the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information 54 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt DSC Dictat SELEcTivE CALLING TAB Understanding DSC Distress Calls To review a call or log entry With a GPSMAP 3206 3210 properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output 1 From the DSC tab highlight the Call List or Log sub tab you can receive any DSC distress call within range An alert message appears 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the call you want to review and an alarm sounds if enabled when a distress call 1s received The alarm 3 Press ENTER sounds only for a distress call position reports do not sound an alarm Distress calls are broadcasted to all DSC users in radio range and appear with a blue and Revi DSC Wayp al nt _ l white checkered icon on the DSC tab s Call List and Log sub tabs The Review DSC Waypoint Page operates similarly to the Distress Page and Position Report Page From this page you can delete the displayed call On the You can enter a caller s name if it is known The caller s name replaces the DSC Review Waypoint Page press the Delete soft key to delete the entry or MMSI number as a reference when entered press the Create Wpt soft key to create a waypoint Understanding Po
110. k Product Documentation Survey GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt PRopUCT REGISTRATION AND SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and 1s protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America INTRODUCTION gt WARNING AND CAUTION Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an Use the electronic chart
111. l amount of information in a single transmission or call without the need for voice communication When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC signal an alarm sounds and they immediately receive the position of the caller The rescuer can then choose to navigate Go To the callers position to assist or forward the call on to the Coast Guard When the Coast Guard receives the call they can immediately access the callers information such as who they are and the type of vessel in their database while they are in transit to the caller s position This makes DSC a time saver especially in an emergency situation To use DSC users must first register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING DSC What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI allows a VHF radio to act like a phone To make a call on a phone you first need a phone number to dial The 9 digit MMSI number acts like a phone number when used in a Position Report and as a unique identifier to the Coast Guard when used in an emergency distress call To obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number users must register their VHF radio with the FCC Form 605 Garmin does not supply this number How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained Non commercial users recreational users who remain in domestic wate
112. list to the default setting Defaults To change a Map Setup feature 1 Ona Map function window press the Map Setup soft key to open the Main Menu The Map tab is highlighted 2 Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting you want to change and press ENTER 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the setting you want and press ENTER 4 Press QUIT to exit The Map tab has six sub tabs Prefs Detail Labels Nav AIS and Source GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 67 Main Menu gt Map TAB Prefs Sub Tab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences Defaults e Map Outlines turns coverage boxes on or off for BlueChart MapSource data Symbol Set controls the navaid symbol set e NOAA all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to NOAA NIMA e International all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to the IALA symbol set e Light Sectors controls the drawing line sectors on the map Select Off Auto or On 68 Spot Soundings turns on the depth spot sounding data Select On Warn Depth or Off Warn Depth shows the spot sounding below the set value in red This field is available only when Warn Depth is selected in the Spot Soundings field Orientation sets the orientation of the map display e North Up fixes the top of the map display to a north heading Track Up tfixes the top of the
113. m for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin GPSMAP AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart BlueChart g2 MapSource See Thru DynaColor and Ultrascroll are trademarks or registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin XM WX Weather and XM Radio are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc June 2006 Part Number 190 00593 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 3206 3210 The GPSMAP 3206 3210 uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine Multi Function Display MFD Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box If any pieces are missing contact your Garmin dealer immediately Installing Your GPSMAP 3206 3210 To install the GPSMAP 3206 3210 refer to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions To complete the installation you need the appropriate fasteners tools and mounts listed in each section Installation items not provided by Garmin should be available at most marine dealers If you experience difficulty installing the unit contact Garmin Product Support or an installation professional in your area About This Manual To get the most out of your new chartplotter read this manual and learn
114. map display to the current track heading Set to All Ranges for constant Track Up The numeric value 1s the map range at which the unit switches to North Up when zooming out e Course Up fixes the map so the direction of navigation is always up and turns the course line vertical on the screen Defaults trestores map settings to factory defaults for all tabs Press the Defaults soft key to restore original settings GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Map TAB Detail Sub Tab Labels Sub Tab Use the Detail sub tab to control the amount of detail for charts waypoints active Use the Labels sub tab to select the screen size of the text for a given map item routes Tide Stations services saved tracks and track logs shown on the Map Page Normal E j d gt f d 2a i r memea i em Auto j i 4 z 3 Chart Waypoints Active Route Tide Stations Services Spot Soundings Lat Lon Grid controls the screen size of the text for a given e Chart controls how much map detail you see and which charts the unit map item Select None Small Medium or Large chooses to use for a particular zoom range Select Most More Normal Less or Least e Chart Waypoints Active Route Tide Stations Services Lat Lon Grid sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen Select Off All Ranges Auto or lt 30 ft to lt 800 nm A NOTE Some types of data only show up to certain zoom
115. n 10 Setup 11 Weather Legend a Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Measure 35 Main Paces gt Map PAGE Viewing a Main Page in Full Screen Mode Use the DATA key to view the main page in full screen mode without functions the status bar or digital data fields Press DATA again to return to the previous view Culm Aa Subm dol s 3 e puitiin Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Map Page in Full Screen Mode 36 Map Page The Map Page provides comprehensive electronic cartography plotting and navigational data The Map Page shows your boat on a digital chart complete with geographic names map items navaids and other chart features When using your GPSMAP 3206 3210 with the optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards you can view detailed roads and photographs See the BlueChart g2 User s Guide for additional information about BlueChart g2 data When the map pointer is active information is shown in the upper left corner of the map to indicate location any identifying text range and bearing to the pointer or a selected waypoint or map item The map range is shown in the lower right corner of the map Map information A 2 built n aaus Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Map range GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Use the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom ranges and move the map pointer
116. n or the final waypoint in a route Time to Next the estimated time required to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route To Course the recommended direction to steer to reduce course error or stay on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the course and proceed along your route Track the direction of movement relative to a ground location Also known as ground track Trip Odometer a running tally of distance traveled since the last reset See also Odometer Total Average Speed the average speed of the unit for both moving and stopped speeds since the last timer reset Total Trip Timer total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers Turn the angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track L indicates you should turn left R indicates you should turn right GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt NAVIGATION TERMS VMG Velocity Made Good the speed you are closing in on a destination along a course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination Voltage the current voltage reading being received by unit Water Speed the speed through the water This field 1s active only if the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module Water Temp the water temperature This field is active only 1f the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is receiving temp
117. nces the basemap featuring additional data including highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest such as restaurants lodging local attractions and more Full color aerial photos of ports marinas bridges and navigational landmarks are also included on many data cards GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather XM Satelite Receiver provides graphical and textual marine XM WX weather information that can be viewed through the GPSMAP 3206 3210 when you subscribe to the XM WX Satellite Weather Service use with Garmin products Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and void the warranty GMS 10 Network Port Expander enables you to connect more than two MFDs and other Garmin Marine Network devices to share data such as weather mapping sounder data and position information GSD 20 GSD 21 and GSD 22 Remote Sounder Module and Transducers provides sonar capabilities to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 112 WARNING Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 and GMR 404 406 Marine Radar adds important radar information to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Marine Network Cables connect your Garmin Marine Network devices MapSource Software CD ROMs enhances the basemap and creates waypoints and routes from your computer MapSource offers several detailed mapping options that
118. ng line on the Radar Page The bearing line appears as a line from your current position to the active destination waypoint similar to a traditional lollipop Course Line show a course line from your starting point to the active destination waypoint which is similar to navigation on a map i MARPA Sub Tab The MARPA sub tab contains settings for Vector Length Target History Own Vessel Safe Zone Tine To Safe Zone Safe Ring Zone and Velocity Reference Time To Safe Zone sounds an alarm if MARPA determines that a target will intersect the Own Vessel Safe Zone within the defined time interval The time interval settings range from 3 to 24 minutes Safe Zone Ring displays a ring on the Radar Page depicting the Own Vessel Safe Zone Velocity Reference has two settings Absolute and Relative This setting determines how speed and direction are displayed on the MARPA list Relative calculates target speed and direction relative to your own Absolute shows the target s actual speed Safe Zone Ring Velocity Reference i gt ee Relative j GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 99 Usinc RADAR gt RADAR TAB Advanced Sub Tab 4 Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the scanner frequency Use the Advanced sub tab to set AFC mode front of boat offset and antenna size 5 Press ENTER to accept the frequency change NOTE The Antenna Size field is avaliable only if you are using a NOTE The Signal Strength bar gr
119. ng the selected route 2 Press the Rename Route soft key The first character in the Editing Route field is highlighted 28 Editin Route aN diting R soga A EXPOSED Mot 2D aids A f 822 2 4 ae am 29 jes Rss 4 T 0 Gam wf E j D Eposnd troek Ty CAUTION see B A m a R aap k l a A HL Use sof tkeys t to edit route point properties or press ENTER to review Sigh S Sh Ka pe wl chen eo 295 Pointe Available SST Use List Add Remove Move Rename Route 3 Use the ROCKER or data entry keys to change the route name and press ENTER when finished To review individual route points on the map 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER The map window opens showing the selected route 2 Highlight a point on the route and press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual a lenivanse Sa 22 46 5 Wo80 37120 S Coment Position Rmy From Rt Move Wpt Delete Review Waypoint Page 3 Press the Rmv From Rt soft key to remove the point from the route press the Move Wot soft key to move the waypoint press the Delete soft key to permanently delete the waypoint from the unit or press the Next soft key to highlight the next point on the route list If the selected route point is a user waypoint you can edit any of the waypoint properties on the Review Waypoint Page To add points to a
120. nnections Lost Satellite Reception the unit has lost satellite signals Check the antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the transducer No Proximity Waypoints Routes Tracks User Waypoints Found you attempted to transfer user data from a data card that does not contain the specified type of data Make sure there is data to transfer on data card None Found no data matched the search criteria GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Not All Maps Fit Some Maps will not be drawn the maximum number of individual maps on the data card was exceeded Off Course Alarm you exceeded the specified off course distance Proximity Alarm Memory is Full you used all available proximity waypoints Proximity Alarm lt Waypoint gt you entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint the alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint Adjust the distance Route Already Exists lt route name gt you entered a route name that already exists in memory Modify the route name or delete the previous route name Route Is Full you attempted to add more than 300 points to a route Reduce the number of points or create a second route Route Memory Is Full Can t Create Route the maximum amount of 300 routes is already in the un
121. nt back to the beginning point or re evaluate it 6 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER You can also choose from other points such as Cities or Navaids To navigate a saved route l 1 From any page press NAV and then highlight Follow Route on the 7 Select a waypoint to add to the route and press ENTER The Review Navigation menu Waypoint Page appears 2 Press the Pick Saved soft key to select a saved route The Select Route 8 Press the OK soft key to add the point to the route As you add each new window opens waypoint to the route the Route list shows the waypoint or map item name leg distance course between points and a selectable column to show other route information 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the route you want to navigate and press ENTER The selected route is shown on the Map Page 26 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Pr tecodeeach F e a mn J D we 4 1 e2 i a ea i lt 2 Wor X ae a y oe P Lo E y ampri de gt gt Saat Y h _ Cee gt 1 1 I A Sis want r4 27 G e i O00 ach Gi on n pai d Q hm I GAID A aw oe ve bs i y uS oa 4 j 4 a ai A gt a H 1 gt gt hen es y a amp art o gt o EE ee Os yi 0 i 3 va A G BANANA RIVER nM Ea i t built Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup To stop navigating a route Press
122. number of available points Repeat this step until you finish defining all route waypoints NOTE If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint a new A waypoint is created for that location 25 Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES Editing Route ute 2PRIV A EXPOSED From n Exposed Wreck R Te Exposed Wreck Nese S 4 Exposed Wreck 2 Priv aids PA Pa oR 2 FIR 25s Priv PA Exposed Wreck 3 x T CAUTION Csee not ADD A I U gt 2 a oe hi 5 e Z Number of oe vailabl 3 available 295 Points la pard a oints ease tient p 22e cursor to point to gorey location and press ENTER re add Use List Use Map Add Before Route List with Information To create a new route using the Route list 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 9 Repeat steps 5 8 until all route points are entered Press QUIT to return 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab to the Route Page 3 Press the New Route soft key to open the Route map window Navigating a Saved Route 4 Press the Use List soft key to open the Route list After you create a route press the NAV key to navigate it for You can follow a 5 Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word Waypoint route in the same sequence as it was originally created invert and follow the route and press ENTER The Find From Current Position Page appears from the end poi
123. o Garmin units always set one to Host and use the other unit to send or request the data POM Garmin Data Transter 3 Request Routes 4 Request Tracks 5 Request Waypoints 6 Send Proximity 7 Send Routes 1 8 Send Tracks 9 Send Waypoints 2 Request precy Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 3206 3210 NMEA data transmission can be customized to change the precision of the Lat Lon minutes set up the waypoint IDs and keep the output rate at two seconds If the unit is set up to output all of the available NMEA sentences the output rate may exceed two seconds GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt System TAB Use the Advanced NMEA Setup Page to turn the GPS status GSA GSV Update Sub Tab Waypoint Route WPL RTE and the Garmin proprietary sentences on or off The Update sub tab shows the status of any software you are uploading to your Check any other equipment s owners manual to see what sentences are required unit to be enabled for functionality Lat Lon Minutes Precision allows you to adjust the number of digits to the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA Output either 2 3 or 4 digits TEP EE T Cease Use the Waypoint ID setting to output the waypoint identifiers as names or GPSMAP 3210 v230 v230 numbers i GPS 17 v2 80 v2 80 TB GDL 30A v2 70 v2 70 Press the Update softkey to install updates from the update data card located in Slot 1 S
124. o civil action may be brought against the United States on the basis of the content of a navigational aid prepared or disseminated by either the former Defense Mapping Agency DMA National Imagery and Mapping Agency NIMA or the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency NGA b The DAFIF product is provided as is and no warranty express or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product c Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims losses or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial Intelligence Agency The user s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product a QO zZ Li A A lt 115 APPENDIX gt EUROPEAN LICENSE REQUIREMENTS European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements for the GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 and GMR 404 406 marine radar E XCMOOU OL Belgium GIT Denmark The Netherlands I1 G Poland Portugal Estonia I Slovakia Gamay no o o i United Kingdom I1 Cypus G eland lG Latvia I wy _1_ Lithuania G Switzerland 1 I requires an individual license for operation G
125. o sub tab highlight the Scan field and press ENTER 2 Select All channels to scan all channels OR Select Category to scan only channels in the selected category OR Select Favorites to scan only channels in your favorites list 3 Press the Start Scanning soft key Each channel plays for five seconds and then advances to the next channel 4 Press ENTER to stop scanning GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt XM Tas To turn audio on or off 1 On the Audio sub tab highlight the Audio Output field and press ENTER 2 Highlight Off to turn off the audio output or highlight On to resume audio output and press ENTER Information Sub Tab Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identification number for weather and audio XM WX Weather subscription information and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan The Audio sub tab appears 19 Using SONAR gt UNDERSTANDING SONAR Usinc SONAR This section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 when used with a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module Read the installation instructions included with your sounder to install it The following section provides a general overview of sonar and the things you need to know to help you use the sonar functionality of your GPSMAP 3306 3210 NOTE You must have a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 to use the
126. o understand about sonar is that the transducer sends a beam down to the bottom of the water much like the beam of a flashlight The beam starts small near your vessel and expands as it gets to the bottom The strength of the sonar return can also help you interpret the hardness of the The Sonar Page does not show a 3 D representation of the underwater i bottom of the water The thicker the bottom line the harder the bottom environment Instead the display is in two dimensions much like if you took a picture of an aquarium Only the depth of the item in the water is shown The strongest sonar returns appear on your screen as the most intense solid color depending on your selected color scheme red is the default The weakest returns appear as the less intense less solid colors blue is the default PA oar ta Fy ies z i F ap Hrg kan Lt The bottom of the water is always going to be the strongest signal and therefore ae ee er el a the most intense color The bottom is the continuous intensely colored line Hard Structure Soft Structure running across the bottom of the screen The GPSMAP 3206 3210 includes the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals it can see through fish structures and thermoclines shown in the weakest colors Therefore large schools of fish or dense structures close to the bottom can affect water depth return readings NOTE If the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is unable to track the
127. oft key to show a split screen view of a zoomed portion of the sonar OR Press the Split Freq soft key to show two different frequencies 2 Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page A hard bottom such as sand or rock creates a signal that is wider GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 79 Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu Use the Sonar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page To select an adjustment option from the Sonar Page 1 Press ADJ MENU to open the Sonar adjustment menu amg ERD fl Simulating Operation rT WIR TEMP 8 Tkt SOG lt oG SSC 3 Whiteline 100 4 Frequency Dual Independent p 6 Ultrascroll 100 8 Zoom 11 Tools a a leat ye he TRA a e A La Py nee AY oe ip x 8 ihe As Oe di a FAA T 40 01 000 200k sll 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change and press ENTER 3 Use the soft keys to make adjustments 4 To exit any of the adjustment options press the Back soft key or press QUIT 80 To change a Sonar adjustment menu setting 1 2 Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the setting range or percentage Off 1 100 Press ENTER to accept the change or QUIT to close the Sonar adjustment menu The Sonar adjustment
128. og Duration sets how fast or slow the temperature log scrolls the shorter the time duration the faster the temperature log scrolls Select a duration from minute to 2 5 hours GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual MAIN MENU gt Temp TEMPERATURE TAB AND SONAR TAB Sonar Tab Highway Tab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page The Sonar Page appears Use the Highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on the only if you have the Sonar check box selected on the System tab See the Using Highway Page Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to select or clear options Sonar section on page 76 for more information Dual Frequeny Cal Wtr Spd Active Route Waypoints show all active route waypoints e User Waypoints show only nearby waypoints Track Log show current active track log Saved Tracks show any saved track logs GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 73 MAIN MENU gt HiGHway TAB AND XM TAB XM Tab Audio Sub Tab Use the XM tab to view and select XM Radio channels add or delete favorites Use the Audio sub tab to view and select XM Radio channels add a channel to and obtain radio ID and XM WX Weather service level information The XM tab or remove a channel from the Favorites category scan channels and turn audio contains two sub tabs Audio and Information The XM tab appears only if the output on or off The Audio sub tab appears only if the XM Audio check box is We
129. oint and pointer coordinates appear in the upper left corner of the Map Page 4 Press QUIT to finish GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual i CoastalMar Repair 4piq cost Mar Rei ESA Pointer fe 28 20105 8 D TAS aster Marker PAY coordinates W 080 39 37 8 me 2 i i RRN meee en Sa aut N Distance and bearing To reference point From reference point te Pe Ae r t Z can DUNS in Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Hiding and Showing Map Details Use the Hide Detail Show Detail soft key to show or hide spot soundings and map outlines for easier viewing A NOTE This setting only affects the currently selected map If you have a second map function shown you can set one map to show detail and one map to hide detail 39 Main Paces gt Map PAGE To hide Show map details 1 Press the Show Detail soft key to show map details press the Hide Detail soft key to hide map details Spot soundings BlueChart data e a O Tl Normal Operation INN 28 18 30 6 w W080 39 01 2 40 LOUNA Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Map with Detail Shown JOOD 4 Normal Operation POSN N 28 18 30 6 yin ooo W080 39 01 2 Measure Show Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Map Page with Detail Hidden i t Changing Map Setup Features You can configure y
130. om Location Page appears 2 Using the ROCKER highlight a category and press ENTER To view details about an item Highlight an item in the search results list and press ENTER The Review Page appears showing item information map location chart name distance bearing and options for creating a waypoint or viewing the next item in the search results list Item information Chart name Distance and bearing Tinm 253 Create Wot Next VLATH Beach Yacht Club Contact Information Cape Canaveral Florida United States A I In Cape Canaveral Florida 13 z O lt aa m A O ay at SD 5 Z Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 3206 3210 stores up to 4 000 alphanumeric waypoints each with a user defined icon comment depth and water temperature You can create waypoints using three basic methods e ENTER MARK utse the ENTER MARK key to quickly mark your current location e Graphically use the map display to define a new waypoint e Manually enter new waypoint coordinates manually Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER MARK Key Use the ENTER MARK key to capture your current location or pointer or map item location to create a new waypoint You must have a valid position fix to mark your current location and Water Temp fields fill in automatically To mark your current locati
131. on Highest Lowest 3 Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 5 GETTING STARTED gt INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Initializing the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 a Warning Page appears showing unit information network connections attached devices and important information regarding the proper use of the unit It takes a few seconds for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 to search for attached devices When the search is complete the I Agree button is highlighted After reading the warning press ENTER Next you see the first of the main pages the Map Page The GPSMAP 3206 3210 begins searching for the GPS satellites The first time the unit acquires satellites takes several minutes Afterward acquisition times are quicker during normal use The GPS status icon on the left side of the status bar shows the progress of the satellite acquisition process GPS status icon colors are e Red acquiring satellites lost satellite reception e Orange ready for navigation ready for navigation with WAAS e Gray lost GPS connection Check GPS antenna wiring connections The GPS tab on the Main Menu contains a detailed visual reference of the satellite acquisition GPS receiver status and accuracy To view the GPS tab information 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab When viewing the GPS Info sub t
132. on 1 Press and hold ENTER MARK until the Review Waypoint Page appears The GPSMAP 3206 3210 captures its current location and creates a default name and symbol for the new waypoint 2 To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol press ENTER To change any of the available waypoint information see page 17 14 NOTE If you are using an optional GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 the Depth s N 28 27 1317 W080 301810 DANGER P N 28 2713 7 W080 3018 0 p a pe eet V eS e a Kererence Current Position Add To Route Move Wpt Delete Review Waypoint Page Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can create a waypoint by using the map pointer to point to any map location or map feature When you move the pointer over a map item you see a highlighted description of the item To create a new waypoint from a map location 1 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location you want 2 Press and quickly release ENTER MARK to capture the pointer location Do not hold the button down doing so marks your current location not the map location The Review Waypoint Page appears 3 To accept the waypoint with the default information press ENTER OR To change any waypoint information highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering your changes press the OK soft key GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS To creat
133. on The location of each available satellite is shown over two location rings on the Satellite Information Page The outer ring represents the horizon the inner ring represents 45 above the horizon and the center dot represents a point directly overhead When the unit is using a satellite for navigation the satellite number is highlighted on the location rings The unit can be set to display satellite location with North or your current track at the top of the display Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the signal being received and the status of the signal The bars are either shaded or filled A hollow gray bar means the unit is in the process of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite signal When the bar turns solid green the unit is using the satellite signal for navigation A D in or above the bar means differential corrections WAAS or DGPS are being applied to that satellite Date Time and Current Location The unit gets date and time information from the satellite s on board atomic clock When the unit has achieved a 2D or 3D GPS location the current location is shown in the location format you have selected GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt SATELLITE INFORMATION AND Wuat is WAAS EGNOS What is WAAS EGNOS The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for user
134. on and press ENTER to select the button GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Usine THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Highlighted field Field N 40 52 27 9 W073 31 59 3 100 Cy Guava Position 4 3nm 194 On screen a button Move Wpt Delete Next Soft keys Scroll bar When viewing a list of items too long to show on the screen a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list To scroll through a list press up or down on the ROCKER Press right or left on the ROCKER to scroll one page at a time Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change the settings but you can also revert to the factory default settings when you press the Factory Dfits soft key on the System General sub tab z O lt aa m A O Basic OPERATION gt Usine THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Selecting Options and Entering Data To select an option using data entry shortcut keys To select options and enter data use the ROCKER to highlight or select an item 1 From any page press ADJ MENU The adjustment menu for the current in a list or a field on the screen Use the ENTER key soft keys data entry keys page or selected function appears and the ROCKER to select options enter names and numbers in data fields and 2 Press the data entry key that corresponds to the option you want to select O activate your selections For numbers 10 and higher press the first dig
135. on coordinates 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Points tab You can also mark your present location using the steps on page 14 and then proceed to step 4 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 15 e hi 5 e Z U gt 2 a Basic OPERATION gt REVIEWING AND EDITING WAYPOINTS 3 Press the New Waypoint soft key The Review Waypoint Page appears with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known location as the default name and location 4 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Position field and press ENTER 5 Enter position coordinates using the ROCKER or data entry keys and press ENTER 6 To accept the waypoint with the default information press the OK soft key OR To change any waypoint information highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering your changes press the OK soft key Two other options are available on the Review Waypoint Page e Add to Route adds the new waypoint to the end of a route e Move Wpt waypoint moves or projects the waypoint to a new location on the map display To add a new waypoint to a route 1 Press the Add To Route soft key The Select Route Page appears 2 Highlight a route or New Route and press ENTER 3 Press the OK soft key to add the waypoint to the route For more information about using routes see Creating and Using Routes beginning on page 25 16 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints After
136. or shallow water for example inland applications A dual beam transducer can transmit a narrow or a wide beam The water area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the beam width of the transducer and the water depth The narrow beam provides crisp detail of what is under your boat and is very helpful if you are fishing in deeper water where the beam covers more area for example at a 30 foot depth the narrow beam covers the area of about a 7 foot circle Narrow Beam GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR gt UNDERSTANDING SONAR The wide beam is more helpful in shallow water because it gives you a much At the top of the screen you might see a grouping of intense colors This area is wider view of objects in the water including areas beyond the sides of your boat surface clutter which can be caused by waves or any other sonar interference at At a 30 foot depth the wide beam covers the area of approximately a 20 foot the surface of the water Too much surface clutter can obscure your view of fish circle You can turn down the Gain setting to reduce this surface clutter Understanding the Sonar Display Between the bottom and the surface clutter the fish appear as arches Actual fish returns might not always appear as perfect arches due to the speed fish orientation or other conditions You can turn on the Fish Symbols setting if you want to see on screen fish in a fish shape One of the first things t
137. ordinates Keep in mind that when the map pointer is stationary the distance and bearing from your present location changes as your boat moves The map pointer can also be used to snap to on screen waypoints and map items allowing you to review a selected location directly from the map WW gt 2 a To select an on screen waypoint or map item with the map pointer 1 Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the waypoint or map item When a waypoint or map item is selected it is highlighted on screen with the name and location shown 2 Press ENTER to view map item details If waypoints are grouped tightly together due to the Range setting additional tabs appear on the Review Waypoint Page Use the ROCKER to highlight the individual tabs to view the information and additional options an a oth Contou ID ere E gt Ah i FI a 4s Navy PA Additional Foundation Color Yellow information Light Color Yellow tabs Light Type Flashing 12 To eliminate the pointer and re center your location on the map Press QUIT To view additional BlueChart chart notes 1 Select an on screen BlueChart map item and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Chart lt name gt tab A chart summary appears below the tab 3 Highlight the Notes soft key and press ENTER Notes for the chart appear ANAVERAL TO KEY WEST UNITED STATES EAST AND GULF COASTS FLORIDA HORIZONTAL DATUM Create Wpt f Chart Info i 4 Highlight the
138. our map display preferences including map detail map orientation automatic zoom and various map items and points When you select Map Setup the Main Menu appears with the Map tab selected The setup options are arranged in a horizontal easy to use sub tab format making it easier to organize and use the various settings Changes made from the Map Setup option affect all maps To change a Setup feature 1 Press the Map Setup soft key The Main Menu appears with the Map tab highlighted Defaults 2 Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab press up or down to highlight the setting you want to change and press ENTER 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a different setting and press ENTER GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Paces gt Map Sp it Pace AND Compass PAGE Map Split Page Compass Page Use the Map Split Page to view two pages at the same time You can show two The GPSMAP 3206 3210 features two different navigation pages Compass and different views of the Map Page or to show a split view of the Map and Highway Highway When ever you are following a route or TrackBack the Compass Page pages If you have a Garmin sonar module connected you can set up the Map guides you to your destination with digital readouts and a compass display which Split Page to show the Map Page and Sonar Page if you have Garmin radar includes a Bearing Pointer connected you can view both the Map Page and the Radar P
139. ow far off the bottom the unit shows data ie i gt fm Simulating Operation Sra SPER o i P e Tools controls the display of useful sonar tools The following options are ft i al nem oes as fo LE a H available A scope when you turn on A scope a vertical flasher bar appears on iTA Tkt the far right side of the screen This flasher displays structure and bottom returns much the same as the Flasher Page The horizontal width of the A scope signal indicates the strength of the signal e Color Bar shows a gradient scale of the current Color Gain setting ima SA TME O Temp Graph appears only if you have a temperature capable set We Mere oN aia ale nt ARM ORIEL MRE py A Aa a ahaa ic ae ana ce ar Sa 01 04pm O40 transducer When on this setting displays a temperature graph on the ae LETS a Por bottom of a Sonar Page that matches the scrolling data Dual 5 14 Ov Setup opens the Sonar tab C Up Domn Noma Bak To adjust the range On the Sonar page press the up RANGE key to decrease the range or press the down RANGE key to increase the range The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom Auto or set to a user specified depth range GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 81 Usinc SONAR gt SONAR TAB Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page You can display the pointer arrow to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints This makes it easier to find and use
140. ownload Garmin s Loran TD Position Format Handbook from the Garmin Web site GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Caring for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 The GPSMAP 3206 3210 case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 3206 3210 lens is coated with a special anti reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils waxes and abrasive cleaners Cleaners containing ammonia alcohol abrasives or anti grease detergents will harm the anti reflective coating It is important to clean the lens using an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti reflective coatings and a clean lint free cloth Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 3206 3210 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may occur such as in the trunk of a car because permanent damage may result User information such as waypoints and routes are retained in the units memory without the need for external power It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it loading it to a computer transferring it to MapSource or storing it on a data card Water Immersion The GPSMAP 3206 3210 is
141. pears Press the OK soft key to clear the track log Clear soft key GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Saving a Track Log You must save a track log before you can use the Follow Track feature You can save up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates To save a track log 1 2 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu Use the ROCKER to highlight the Tracks tab and then highlight the Active sub tab Press the Save soft key and press ENTER The Save Back Through window appears Highlight the time or date of the track you want to save or highlight Entire Log and press ENTER The track begins saving and then the Saved Track Page appears The default name distance number of points 700 maximum and a map overview are shown To change the name of the saved track highlight the Name field and press ENTER make any changes and press ENTER again To specify the color used to show the saved track line on the map and highway highlight the Color field and press ENTER choose a color and press ENTER again To show the track on the Map and Highway Pages highlight the check box to the left of Show on map and highway and press ENTER Press the OK soft key to save the track log GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Default track name Total number of points To review and edit a track 1 On the Saved sub tab highlight a track and then press ENTER to open the Saved
142. r more information about alarms see pages 58 60 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Turning on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 To turn off the GPSMAP 3206 3210 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 make sure the unit and GPS 17 Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the Adjusting the Backlight GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 from any The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and GPS 17 antenna the page by using the POWER BACKLIGHT key receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location To ensure proper initialization the GPSMAP 3206 3210 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode To adjust the backlight level 1 Press and release the POWER BACKLIGHT key 2 Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to To turn on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 decrease te TIRSS ANE NOC TIE POWER KEY OMNES A TIP After you open the Backlight adjustment window press the 2 When I Agree is highlighted on the Warning Page press ENTER to open POWER BACKLIGHT key repeatedly to cycle through the three the Map Page backlight settings Highest Middle and Lowest 2006 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Low XM Signal Normal Operation Ready for Navigati
143. r press left to move back to the previous character Press left on the ROCKER from the first character position to clear the field If there are more than two lines of data keep pressing right on the ROCKER to go to the next line 4 Press ENTER to accept data and move to the next programmable field Not all data fields are programmable When moving about a page with these fields the highlight skips them Using Additional Map Data The GPSMAP 3206 3210 comes preloaded with the latest Marine Detail Charts of the United States coastline including Alaska and Hawaii using BlueChart g2 technology This cartography features integrated mapping 2 D or 3 D map perspective tide and current data improved IALA symbols navaids marinas boat ramps roads and more With optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Garmin data cards you can access additional data including highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest such as restaurants lodging local attractions and more Full color aerial photographs of ports marinas bridges and navigational landmarks are also included on many preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for more information on available pre programmed Garmin data cards and other MapSource programs GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Usine THE GPSMAP 3206 3210 Using the Map Pointer Use the map pointer to pan away from your current lo
144. r the selected date 3 Press the Current Date soft key to return To view tide heights at various times on the tide chart 1 Highlight the tide chart 2 Press left or right on the ROCKER to change the time and day The day changes as you move past the edge of the tide chart High 05 38am 3 6ft 11 55am 0 6ft intil the Ne gt t High i High 06 23rm 4 0ft 4 Main Menu gt Tipe TAB Current Sub Tab The Current sub tab contains shows information for currents in a 24 hour span starting at midnight You can choose from different dates and more than 3 000 Current Stations around the U S A coastline Alaska Hawaii western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands The top of the Current sub tab shows the Current Station and the date The bottom of the tab shows the distance and bearing from your location nti Ain 8 im f es oa Current Date Show Report The Current sub tab contains two charts one for speed and one for direction The top chart is the speed chart which shows the speed of a given current at any point during the day The shaded area is blue Flood Current when the current is heading toward shore the shaded area is red Ebb Current when the current is heading away from shore The bottom chart is the direction chart which shows the direction of the current at any given point during the day based on the north reference not true north 48 The bottom o
145. r tick marks every five degrees The tick marks can help in quickly Before transmission begins the message Spinning Up is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed After the message disappears the radar begins painting an image Understanding the Radar Display The Radar Page shows a status bar along the top user configurable digital navigation data down the right side a Heading Line and Range Rings Soft keys that allow quick access to radar functions and setting changes appear along the bottom of the page determining the azimuth to a target Heading line SSS Ee A 2 E iE 2 LLM as H UP i 3 4 nm Me SOG i ST Hur a e s e ae rs ng 9 3 BOX EL yee SF ual atl l VRM EBL 1 VRM EBL 2i Z NS a 0 40am 0 00m 3 4iim VRM EBL1 VYRM EBL 2 l 073 0902 77r oy JAn 0 40m 0 00nm i eee aX 247 Soft 973 0902 Fil keys Gain VRM EBL MARPA Clear Trails Setup Heading Line Zoom scale Ring separation The Heading Line 1s shown from your current position along the path of your 90 current heading GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE Radar Page Configuring the Radar Page With the radar properly installed when you turn on your GPSMAP 3206 3210 it You can customize the appearance of the Radar Page See Configuring Main should detect the radar as a new network connection Pages on page 33 for more informa
146. range dual frequency Dual returns on the other half The display mode appears at the bottom of each sonar display R Simulating Operation De ting Operati a 40 12 58 VOLT A OLT sol 140v Gain Freq Zoom Sonar Setup Sonar Page with Split Screen GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Usinc SONAR gt SONAR PAGE Configuring the Sonar Page Using the Flasher You can customize the Sonar page to fit your navigational needs See If you prefer the appearance of flasher sonars select the Flasher function on the Configuring Main Pages on page 33 for more information Configuration window for the Sonar Page It provides an almost instantaneous return of what is below your boat To add or remove functions on the Sonar Page 1 Open the Sonar Page and then press and hold the DATA CNFG key to open the Configuration window Zoom Zoom View Sonar Setup J mi E E E x a E im E Sonar Page and Flasher IPAO ESES The most intense constant signal on the Flasher is the actual depth and bottom 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the function you want to add or remove and The colors indicate the different strength of the signals press ENTER Only functions with a check mark in the check box next to A soft bottom such as silt or mud creates as signal that is narrow and them appear on the Sonar Page more faint To split the screen 1 On the Configuration window press the Split Zoom s
147. readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module Waypoint Destination the final waypoint in the route or the destination waypoint Waypoint Next the next waypoint in the route 109 gt a zZ Li A A lt gt a a m za g gt lt APPENDIX gt MESSAGES AND ALARMS Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 3206 3210 uses an on screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics Press QUIT to acknowledge the message Accuracy Alarm the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the user set value Alarm Clock the alarm clock has sounded Anchor Drag Alarm you have drifted out of the specified distance range Approaching Turn you are nearing a turn in a route Approaching lt Waypoint gt you are a specified alarm distance from a destination waypoint Arrival At lt Waypoint gt you arrived at the destination waypoint Battery Alarm battery voltage has fallen below the value specified in the Battery field on the Alarms tab Battery Voltage Is Too High too much input voltage the unit shuts off in 10 seconds Decrease the input voltage to less than 32 volts Boat is not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate the boat 1s not moving fast enough for the speed wheel to provide a valid speed Can t Read User Card error reading card remove and reinsert Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists Can t Read Voltages That High Limited To Top Of Range voltag
148. rhead 90 45 20 Horizon 0 seh location phase The Celestial tab contains the following soft keys North Up Track Up tfixes the sky view window display to a north heading or to the current track heading e Current Date press to show Celestial information for today s date 49 Main Menu gt Trip TAB 50 To view celestial information for a different location 1 On the Celestial tab highlight the At field and press ENTER The Find Celestial Information Page appears 2 Make a selection and press ENTER repeatedly until the information for that location appears on the Celestial tab To change the time or date 1 On the Celestial tab use the ROCKER to highlight the Days or Hours button and press ENTER Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the days or hours Press QUIT to exit OR Highlight the On field and press ENTER 2 Enter a new date or time and press ENTER 3 To return to the current date and time press the Current Date soft key Trip Tab The Trip tab shows data for Trip Odometer Moving Average speed Total Average speed Maximum Speed Stopped Time Moving Time Total Time and Odometer 01 05 06 06 05 01 lt Clear Trip Clear Max Spd Clear Odomr Clear All Trip Tab The Trip tab contains the following soft keys e Clear Trip clears all trip data e Clear Max Spd tesets the value in the Maximum Speed field to 0 00 e Clear Odometer resets the value in the
149. route 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER The map window opens showing the selected route 2 Move the map pointer to the leg of the route where you want to add the new point The selected route leg turns yellow GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES Route leg to change am lt a LLI ou Press ENTER or or use sof er to add a turn to the selected route leg Use List Add Rename Route 3 Press the Add soft key The color of the selected route leg changes to magenta and the word ADD appears below the map pointer 29 Basic OPERATION gt CREATING AND Usinc ROUTES 4 Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want Baiting Roue GPRIV A PRIV MR to add a route point tne qi _ 5 Press ENTER to add the point to the route Bene Or i 5079 ae a gt e 6PRIV A PRIV MR l gt Hog P N 28 21 53 o W080 38 56 Ta U gt 2 a e m 5 e Z 297 Points Available g Nees Use cursor to me to desired location and press ENTER to move Use List ba EAN AS Piv m rker iiia 4 Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want fas EE O E al peer TER eee a a to move the route point and then press ENTER to move the route point Use List To remove a point from a route 1 On the Routes tab highlight the route you want to edit and press ENTER T
150. rs and only carry VHF EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license The FCC and Coast Guard have authorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSI numbers This service is limited to registering recreational vessels only To receive information on how to obtain a recreational MMSI number visit http www uscg mil rescue2 1 links mmsi htm or http wireless fcc gov marine Non Federal Users in the United States Commercial users or those who travel outside the U S A or Canada must apply for a ship station license or an amendment to a ship station license To find out if you require a Ship Station license visit http wireless fcc gov marine fctsht14 html If your vessel requires licensing by the FCC you can obtain a MMSI during the application licensing process when you file FCC Forms 159 and 605 Federal Users in the United States Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their agency radio spectrum management office These procedures are currently under review by the NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Users Outside the United States Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their telecommunications authority or ship registry often by obtaining or amending their ship station license Users in Canada Industry Canada is responsible for assigning MMSI numbers to commercial and re
151. rt for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences You can also adjust the NMEA output e NMEA High Speed supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers None provides no interfacing capabilities Port 2 NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences You can also adjust the NMEA output None provides no interfacing capabilities You can also adjust the NMEA output to enable or disable certain sentences and adjust the number of Lat Lon output precision digits You must have one of the ports set to NMEA In NMEA Out to use this option Settings affect both Port and Port 2 NMEA outputs Network You can select the method to upload or download user data on networked MFDs e Merge User Data merges the user data for all MFDs on each MFD e Clone User Data the user data from the MFD initiating the clone replaces the user data on all other MFDs attached to the network 64 NMEA Interface If you are going to use the GPSMAP 3206 3210 with a NMEA device such as a radio or autopilot the unit needs to be set to input output NMEA data See the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions for information on wiring and NMEA data To activate the NMEA data 1 Highlight the Port 1 or Port 2 field and press ENTER 2 Highlight NMEA In NMEA Out and press ENTER When transferring data between tw
152. ry used and current settings for the active log the log currently being recorded The active log stores up to approximately 10 000 track log points based on the criteria specified in the Track settings GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt TRACKS TAB The following settings are available e Record Mode allows you to select one of three track recording options e Off No track log is recorded If you select Off you cannot use the TracBack feature Fill a track log is recorded until the track memory is full e Wrap a track log is continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data e Color allows you to specify a color used to show the active track log on the Map and Highway Pages e Interval defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded Three interval settings are available e Distance trecords the track based on a user defined distance between points Time records track plot based on a user defined time interval e Resolution trecords the track plot based on a user defined variance from your course over ground or changes in water depth temp if equipped The Resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance The distance value entered in the value field is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point Value
153. s Manual Main Menu gt ALARMS TAB System Alarms Anchor Drag sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified drift Use the System sub tab to set alarms for the system clock batteries and GPS distance Enter a value in the distance field and use the control field to turn accuracy the alarm on and off e Arrival sets an alarm to sound when a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint is exceeded Enter a distance radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control field to set the alarm to Off Dist Distance or Time Off Course sets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specific distance Enter a distance in the distance field and use the control field to e Clock provides an alarm for the system clock Enter a time in the time turn the alarm on and off 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 are using Sonar Alarms for your system The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work Use the Sonar sub tab to set sonar alarms including shallow or deep water Battery sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a user water temperature and fish determined low voltage e GPS Accuracy sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user determined value Nav Navigation Alarms Use the Nav sub tab to set navigational alarms including anchor drag
154. s Manual XM WX WeaTHER gt CUSTOMIZING PRESET WEATHER DISPLAYS Preset name To change the name of the preset 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the preset and press ENTER 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the name and press ENTER when finished The preset name is updated in the lower left corner of the map window To customize the preset weather options 1 Select the weather preset you want to customize 2 Select the tab you want to customize Precipitation Atmosphere or Sea Surface Highlight the field you want to change and press ENTER 4 Select the range and press ENTER again m 87 XM WX WEATHER gt WEATHER TAB Weather Tab Use the Weather tab on the Main Menu to set up or view weather options The Weather tab has six sub tabs Current Forecast Sea Surface Marine Bulletins Forecast Map and Setup pa pee ae eee SS ea a aT Se Ve oe eee ee Hoe DOPE CASL Seo Uri ace Marine Bul ans Forecast Alap Aitan botnets eta A eor me rm e m e a orcs er u Sie y N anat Cocoa Parik AFB PL n m Temperature 68 Dew Point 66 Winds 296 Wind Gust eet Visibility Einm Pressure 1010 8mb s Light Rain Showers ee Se a Current Posn To access the Weather tab 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the Weather tab 3 Press QUIT to exit the Main Menu and return to the previous page Curr
155. s in North America In Europe WAAS is referred to as EGNOS The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data Two master stations located on either coast collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message According to the FAA s Web site testing of WAAS in September 2002 confirmed an accuracy performance of 1 2 meters horizontal and 2 3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental United States and portions of Alaska WAAS is just one service provider that adheres to the Minimum Operational Performance Standard MOPS for global Satellite Based Augmentation Systems SBAS Eventually there will be several services of worldwide geostationary communication satellites that broadcast integrity information and differential correction data as transmitted by ground reference stations All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency therefore any operational SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world Currently enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 3206 3210 in regions that are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite In fact it can degrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone For this reason when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver th
156. s in the upper left 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab and highlight either the User corner of the map window or Proximity sub tab 3 Press ENTER to accept the new waypoint location Sub tabs N 28 36 00 1 W080 46 47 2 Move Wpt Delete New Waypoint Del by Smbl Delete All 4 Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page 18 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual User Waypoints The User sub tab on the Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the User sub tab you can review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints The number of available and used waypoints are shown at the bottom of the User sub tab Stored waypoints are arranged in alphanumeric order To scroll through and review the waypoint list 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then highlight the User sub tab 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of waypoints press right or left on the ROCKER to scroll by page 3 Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Review Waypoint Page See page 16 for information on reviewing and editing waypoints 4 Press the Next soft key to return to the waypoint list The next waypoint in the list is automatically highlighted Deleting Waypoints The following soft keys are available when you highlight a waypoint on the User sub tab e New Waypoint creates a new
157. scales GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 69 Main Menu gt Map TAB Nav Sub Tab e Course Line sets the maximum zoom scale at which the course line Use the Nav sub tab to show or hide certain navigational features on the Map appears on screen Select Auto Off or lt 120 ft to lt 800 nm Page and the scale at which they appear Heading Line draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the 70 direction of travel For Distance enter the numeric distance value to which you want the line to extend For Time enter the numeric time value for which you want the line to extend The Time line length automatically adjusts as your speed changes AIS Sub Tab AIS Automatic Identification System alerts you to area traffic AIS provides ship IDs position course and speed for ships equipped with a transponder within range NOTE You must set your chartplotter communication to NMEA In NMEA Out with a baud rate of 38 400 to receive AIS information AutoZoom toggles the automatic zoom on or off When On the map automatically adjusts the map to a lower range as you approach your destination point Accuracy Circle toggles the circle on or off The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the GPS position based on EPE Estimated Position Error and map data quality Your actual location is somewhere within the circle Bearing Line sets the maximum scale at which the feature appears on the screen and toggles the r
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159. sition Reports The position report operates similarly to the distress call This type of contact 1s like a phone call no emergency alarms are set off and the call 1s specific to the receiver Position reports are not broadcasted to all DSC users and appear with a gold boat icon N 28 22 42 0 W080 37 30 0 Call List Sub Tab The Call List sub tab shows the 100 most recent calls even if the unit is left Refere unattended You can select any entry from the Call List to show an Entry Review Current Position Oft Log Sub Tab When DSC calls are received they are automatically stored in the log with the latest call at the top The unit can store up to 100 calls after 100 calls are received the oldest is removed when a new call is received T Create Wot Delete Review DSC Waypoint The Call List and Log sub tabs both show the call type date time position and MMSI name Pressing the Sort By Call Type Sort By Time Sort By Name Delete only after highlighting a particular call and Delete All soft keys allows you to sort and delete calls GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 55 Main Menu gt DSC Dicitat SELECTIVE CALLING TAB DSC Directory Setting Up DSC The DSC Directory acts like a phone book and can save up to 100 contacts The Use the DSC Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off If you have more than one directory lists all contacts by name and MMSI number Press ADJ
160. t a soft key press the key directly below it Soft keys mz ee LE Measure Hide Detail Show Weather Show Radar Map Setup Using Data Entry Shortcut Keys Use the data entry keys to enter alphanumeric data into the unit such as a waypoint name Use data entry keys in conjunction with the ROCKER Press the key once to select the first letter on the key twice to select the second letter on the key three times to select the third letter on the key or four times to select the number on the key When you have selected the correct letter or number pause and the unit advances the cursor to the next character automatically Use the shortcut keys to jump to main pages or select menu and list options by pressing the corresponding number of the selection For numbers 1 9 press the number to choose the selection For numbers 10 and higher press the first digit and then press the second digit within one second Status Bar At the top of each page the status bar provides current status information for connected devices and several of the GPSMAP 3206 3210 functions As additional devices are added to the unit or the Garmin Marine Network an icon for each device appears on the status bar Connected network devices Status bar Alarm alerts also appear on the status bar To acknowledge an alarm press QUIT If an alarm condition persists it appears on the status bar until the alarm condition no longer exists Fo
161. tellite locations and current state of development visit the FAA web site http gps faa gov Because WAAS requires CPU resources of the GPSMAP 3206 3210 to search for and track the satellites you can disable the WAAS feature to improve unit performance if WAAS reception is not available in your area To disable or enable WAAS capability 1 On the GPS tab highlight the Setup sub tab 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the WAAS field and press ENTER 3 Highlight On or Off and press ENTER 104 Digital Selective Calling DSC When the Garmin GPSMAP 3206 3210 is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support the GPS unit displays a Call List Log and a Directory to store incoming information received from another user s DSC capable VHF GPS combination Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other See the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions What is DSC DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas distress calls and position reporting A non emergency DSC position report allows mariners to exchange and display the positions of other boats When a DSC position is received the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or to show the received position on an electronic map An emergency DSC distress call allows a vessel in trouble to transmit a substantia
162. the operating procedures for your unit in detail This manual is organized into the following sections The Introduction contains the Table of Contents Product Registration and the Software License Agreement The Getting Started section provides a unit overview and information that provides basic working knowledge needed to use the GPSMAP 3206 3210 The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step by step instructions for creating and using waypoints navigating a route and using the FIND key GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt ABOUT THIS MANUAL AND MANUAL CONVENTIONS The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each page in the GPSMAP 3206 3210 and step by step directions on using the pages The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about the Main Menu and how to use it to configure your unit The Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 GSD 21 Serial or a GSD 22 Ethernet sounder with your GPSMAP 3206 3210 The XM WX Weather section provides instructions on using a GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Recetver with your GPSMAP 3206 3210 The Radar section provides instructions on using a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 radar with your GPSMAP 3206 3210 The Appendix contains specifications regulatory information unit care information optional accessories and maintenance information You can also find warranty and FCC information
163. the route points or on a map window Hide Show Map toggles between hiding and showing map details When the map is hidden route and course information is not shown e Setup allows you to select what waypoints and tracks are shown on the NP RGE Rite ade Map See Highway Page Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select or clear Highway Page with Cartography Shown options The following options are available Active Route Waypoints shows all active route waypoints Changing the Highway Perspective Range User Waypoints shows only nearby waypoints You can also zoom the highway perspective range in or out to display a larger or Track Log shows the current active track log smaller view of the highway Saved Tracks shows any saved track logs To change the highway perspective range Press the RANGE Up key to zoom out or press the RANGE Down key to zoom in GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 43 Ma n Paces gt VIDEO PAGE Video Page The Video Page is available only if you attach an optional NTSC National Television System Committee or PAL Phase Alternate Line composite video source to the GPSMAP 3206 3210 see the GPSMAP 3206 3210 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information You can input up to two different video signals to the GSPMAP 3206 3210 When attached you can change or alternate between video sources adjust the aspect brightness saturation and contrast You can also adjust
164. the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and BlueChart g2 data the cartography with the best resolution appears e When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use overzoom cartography appears and an overzoom warning appears below the range GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Paces gt Map PAGE Map Page Options The Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page or Map function window using the ADJ MENU key and soft key options The available options are Measure Distance Hide Show Detail and Setup As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network additional adjustment menu choices may appear automatically You can customize the Map Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields Measuring Distance Use the Measure Distance option to you to measure the distance and bearing between two points To measure the distance and bearing between two points 1 Press the Measure soft key An on screen pointer appears on the map display at your present location with a blue thumbtack symbol to show the From reference point 2 Using the ROCKER move the pointer to the reference point the point from which you want to measure and press ENTER The blue thumbtack symbol now appears at that point 3 Move the pointer to the point that you want to measure to The bearing and distance from the reference p
165. tion A NOTE A software update may be needed for the radar to function properly To add or remove functions on the Radar Page If the message Incompatible Software Version appears when you turn on the 1 Open the Radar Page and then press and hold the DATA CNFG key to GPSMAP 3206 3210 you must update your GPSMAP 3206 3210 software A open the Configuration window software update card 1s provided with the radar When the new radar is detected the Radar Page is added to the page sequence If the Radar Page is not available press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu Highlight the System tab and select Radar from the Services list at the bottom of the page To view the Radar Page Press PAGE repeatedly until the Radar Page appears A E B E E E m E E Defaults 2 Using the ROCKER highlight the function you want to add or remove and press ENTER Only functions with a check mark in the check box next to them appear on the Radar Page VRM EBLA 0 40am 0 00nm 073 Ra est Gain Radar Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 91 Usinc RADAR gt RADAR PAGE Using the Radar Adjustment Menu Use the Radar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Radar Page including Gain Sea Clutter Rain Clutter FTC Zoom Target Expansion Trails Guard Zone VRM EBL MARPA and Hide Show Navigation Features To select an adjustment option from the Radar Page
166. tton and press ENTER to open the Adjust Backlight window To adjust the backlight levels For Day and For Night highlight the corresponding slider and press ENTER GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Main Menu gt System TAB Sliders ras ry ore Sunrise Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the backlight level and press ENTER To adjust the offset minutes select the minutes field and press ENTER Enter the offset minutes for Before Sunrise or After Sunset If zero the unit automatically changes to the specified level at sunrise sunset Press QUIT to exit Units Sub Tab Use the Units sub tab to define settings for Position Format Depth Map Datum Temperature Distance Speed and Elevation Pressure and Heading WARNING The Units sub tab settings affect how navigation information appears on the GPSMAP 3206 3210 If you are using a map or chart with your GPS make sure the settings on the Units sub tab match that of the map or chart This information should be shown somewhere on the map or chart If not contact the map or chart maker to determine what position format datum heading and units of measure are used for the map or chart 61 Main Menu gt System TAB ii e Map Datum amanually select the datum reference used to determine Updat a given location The default setting is WGS 84 The unit automatically selects the best datum depending on your chosen position format Dat
167. turn to the main page QUIT Key e Press to cancel data entry or exit a page ENTER MARK Key e Press and release to enter highlighted items and data or confirm on screen messages e Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint DATA CNFG Key e Press to show or hide function windows and data fields on any main page e Press and hold to open the Configuration window RANGE Keys Press to zoom in or out on the map ROCKER Key e Press up down right or left to move through lists highlight fields enter data or move the map pointer ADJ MENU Key e Press and release to view options for a page e Press and hold to open the Main Menu NAV MOB Key e Press to open the Navigation menu Press and hold to mark and create a track back to the marked location FCTN Key e Press to cycle through function windows FIND Key e Press to search for points such as user waypoints cities and services GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Using the Optional Marine Remote Control Use the keypad on the optional Marine Remote Control to operate your GPSMAP 3206 3210 from a distance Contact your Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support to purchase the Marine Remote Control To operate the remote control point the IR infrared window on the remote toward the unobstructed IR window on the lower right corner of the GPSMAP 3206 3210 All keys on the remote control operate in the same manner as the k
168. u to select whether the radar is in Standby Mode or is transmitting Select Enter Standby to place the radar into Standby Mode While in Standby Mode the radar does not transmit but power remains applied to the Magnetron Select Begin Transmitting to remove the radar from Standby mode After the radar completes Spinning Up the radar begins transmitting Set Motor to High Speed Set Motor to Normal Speed The Set Motor to High Speed Set Motor to Normal Speed option allows you to select the motor speed of the GMR 404 406 radar Selecting Set Motor to High Speed to increases the speed at which the radar rotates thus increasing the speed at which the screen updates A NOTE This option is available only if you are using a GMR 404 406 radar GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Map Page Radar Overlay Radar information can be shown as an overlay on the Map Page When you overlay radar information on the Map Page you can press ADJ MENU to access many of the radar options To overlay radar data on the Map Page On the Map Page press the Show Radar soft key zoom in or our on the Map Page the radar overlay is scaled to fit F zi 2 ia Normal areas Measure Hide Detail ras Weather EEr Options Ma Map Setup Map Page with Radar Overlay and Radar Page To hide the radar data overlay on the Map Page 1 Press the Radar Options soft key 2 Press the Hide Radar soft key The radar overlay is hidden L 10 Owner
169. ums hddd mm sss are used to describe geographic locations for surveying mapping and va navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit Although more than 100 datums are available you should change the datum only if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum aN WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial Auto Mag Var position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance e Temperature set the units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit F or Celsius C You must be receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data or using a Garmin Sonar Module for the Temperature to appear The following settings are available e Distance Speed and Elevation set the units of measure for distance Position Format used to change the coordinate system in which a given speed and elevation readouts in nautical nm kt ft nautical nm kt m location reading appears Only change the position format if you are using statute mi mh ft or metric km kh m terms a map or chart that specifies a different position format or you want to use a e Pressure sets the units of measure you want to use for weather readouts format you are familiar with The default format is latitude and longitude in in inches mercury in millibars mb or hectopascals hPa You must be degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hddd mm mmm using a GDL 30 30A
170. ure log scrolls the shorter the time duration the faster the temperature log scroll Select a duration from 1 Minute to 2 5 Hours 10 Minutes is the default Temperature Log records the water temperature as you move through the water so that you can look for temperature changes over a period of time GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 85 XM WX WEATHER gt Customizing PRESET WEATHER DISPLAYS XM WX WEATHER Customizing Preset Weather Displays When you turn on weather and sea surface features they appear on the Map Page You can customize up to three weather presets Default names are General Sea State and Storms but each weather preset name can be changed On the Map Page press the Next Preset soft key to view each weather preset This section covers the additional XM WX Weather options for the GPSMAP 3206 3210 when used with the GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Audio Satellite Receiver Read the GDL 30 GDL 304A Owner s Manual to properly install the GDL 30 The setup page for each weather preset contains three tabs Precipitation a NOTE You must have a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver installed Atmosphere and Sea Surface and connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 and a subscription to XM WX Weather to use the XM WX Weather features e Precipitation set ranges for NEXRAD cloud tops storm cells lightning and hurricanes Settings include Off All Ranges or from 30 ft to 800 nm When a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellit
171. urned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed 2 Highlight Follow Track and press ENTER The Select Track Page appears 3 Highlight the track you want to follow and press ENTER 4 To invert the Follow Track navigate it in the reverse direction press NAV highlight Invert Route and press ENTER e Ifyour track log s changes in distance and direction are too complex 300 waypoints might not mark your path accurately The receiver then assigns the 300 waypoints to the most significant points of your track and To start a TracBack using the NAV key simplifies segments with fewer changes in direction 1 Press NAV to open the Navigation menu 2 Highlight TracBack and press ENTER The TracBack Through window appears 3 Highlight the time date or Entire Log and press ENTER 24 GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt MAN OveRBoarb MOB AND CREATING AND UsinG ROUTES Man OverBoard MOB Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations To initiate the MOB function 1 Press and hold the NAV MOB key 2 Press the Yes soft key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location When a MOB 1s initiated a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active navigation to that point Use any of the
172. warming up 89 rain clutter 92 RANGE keys 2 range rings 90 re evaluate route 27 receiver status 7 replace from card 57 review waypoint page 16 rings 98 ROCKER key 2 routes 25 31 copying 27 creating 25 deleting 28 editing 28 navigating 26 planning 31 Routes tab 52 S safety feature 89 safe zone ring 99 satellite acquisition 6 satellite location 103 satellite sky view 103 saturation video 44 saved tracks 54 scale log and graph 85 scroll bar 9 sea clutter 92 sea state 86 sea surface 86 serial number electronic 61 services 6l Setup tab 60 set position 7 shallow water alarm 59 shortcut keys 4 signal strength 100 simulating operation message 8 simulator 60 simulator mode 8 setting up 8 turning off 8 turning on 8 INDEX simulator set position 8 simulator track 8 simulator track control 8 skyview orientation 7 software license agreement v software update 91 software version 61 soft keys 10 90 using 4 soft structure 77 Sonar 76 85 understanding 76 sonar alarms 59 Sonar Page 78 82 adjustment menu 80 configuring 79 using the Flasher 79 Sonar tab 82 85 General sub tab 83 Graph sub tab 84 Water Temp sub tab 85 sound waves 76 source GPS 7 video 44 specifications 101 speed filter 60 speed units 62 spinning up 90 split screen 78 spot soundings 39 standard video 44 status bar 4 6 89 storage 107 storms 86 strongest sonar returns 77 sun rise set 49 119 INDEX surf
173. you create a waypoint you can modify review rename move or delete it using the Review Waypoint Page This page shows waypoint details and a map window that you can pan or scale To access the Review Waypoint Page Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the Map Page and press ENTER To access the Review Waypoint Page from a waypoint list 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab and then highlight a waypoint from the list on the User or Proximity sub tab 2 Press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page Additional information tabs do not appear in this mode Map window Waypoint name Symbol o Coordinates N 28 27 13 7 T W080 30 18 0 O A temp ER Current Position Current Position Pe LPL P Od Beoch 0 0Ft 006 ad f T A ae hd Move Wpt Delete Review Waypoint Page GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt REVIEWING AND EpiTING WAYPOINTS To change the waypoint name To access the map window on the Review Waypoint Page 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER 1 Press FCTN to highlight the map window You can pan the map change 2 Use the ROCKER to enter a new name and press ENTER the map range or use the map pointer to select a location To change the waypoint symbol Mapas 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name and 2 ress ENTER TOTAR EL NA IG 2 Use the
174. ystem Press the Prepare Card softkey to configure a loaded data card for use with Garmin s MarineUpdater Update Prepare Card e Update updates software on your unit e Prepare Card updates software for devices on the Garmin Marine Network When selected information about your network installation is collected and saved to a data card Use the data card with Marine Updater on your personal computer to download software updates for your system Using Marine Updater you can put all of the software updates on a data card When you put the data card into the unit it will update To change Advanced NMEA settings the software for all devices on the network Check the Garmin Web site 1 ies the NMEA Setup soft key to open the Advanced NMEA Setup www garmin com for future updates and announcements age 2 To change enable or disable NMEA output sentences highlight the sentence and press ENTER to select or clear the check box Only selected sentences are output GPSMAP 3206 3210 Owner s Manual 65 Default NMEA Setup Advanced NMEA Setup Page Main Menu gt Network TAB Network Tab Pages Tab The Network tab shows all devices connected to your GPSMAP 3206 3210 and Use the Pages tab to change the page sequence or add or remove pages the Garmin Marine Network and the status of each You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network Add Page Defaults To change the page sequence 1 Use

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