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Garmin 3205 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. 42 Tide Tab 43 Tide Sub Tab 43 Current Sub Tab 45 Celestial Tab 46 Trip Tab 47 Weather Tab 48 Points Tab 48 Routes Tab 49 Tracks Tab 50 DSC Digital Selective Calling Tab 51 Understanding DSC Distress Calls 52 Understanding Position Reports 52 Review D
2. 96 Specifications 96 Installing and Removing the Data Card 97 Satellite Information 98 What is WAAS EGNOS 98 WAAS Capability 99 Digital Selective Calling DSC 99 LORAN TD System 101 Caring for the GPSMAP 3205 102 Navigation Terms 103 Messages and Alarms 105 Optional Accessories 107 Limited Warranty 108 FCC Compliance 109 Industry Canada Compliance
3. 109 Declaration of Conformity DoC 109 European License Requirements 110 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 110 Weather Data Warranty 111 Index 112 Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Connect to our Web site at my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP 3205 In the USA 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 In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 3205 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 op
4. 20 TracBack Tips 23 Man OverBoard MOB 23 Creating and Using Routes 24 Creating a New Route 24 Navigating a Saved Route 25 Creating a Quick NAV Route 26 Copying a Route 26 Deleting a Route 26 Editing a Route 26 Planning Routes 29 Main Pages 30 Configuring Main Pages 31 Using Function Windows
5. 33 Function Window Adjustments 33 Viewing a Main Page in Full Screen Mode 34 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IntroductIon gt table of contents Map Page 34 Using the Map Pointer 35 Selecting Map Ranges 36 Cartography 36 Map Page Options 37 Map Split Page 39 Compass Page 39 3D Highway Page 40 Changing the Highway Perspective Range 41 Main Menu 42 GPS Tab
6. 73 Sonar Page 74 Configuring the Sonar Page 75 Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu 75 Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page 77 Marking an Underwater Waypoint 77 Sonar Tab 77 General Sub Tab 78 Graph Sub Tab 79 Water Temp Sub Tab 80 v GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IntroductIon gt table of contents XM WX Weather 81 Customizing Preset Weather Displays 81 Weather Tab 83 Marine Bulletins Sub
7. 63 Network Tab 63 Pages Tab 64 Map Tab 65 AIS Sub Tab 68 Sonar Tab 69 Highway Tab 70 XM Tab 70 Using Favorites 71 Using Sonar 72 Understanding Sonar 72 Using Dual Frequency 72 Using Dual Beam 72 Understanding the Sonar Display
8. 3 Status Bar 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 3205 3 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Receiver Status and Accuracy 5 GPS Setup 5 Using Simulator Mode 6 Basic Operation 8 Using the GPSMAP 3205 8 Understanding the Features 8 Selecting Options and Entering Data 9 Using Additional Map Data 9 Using the Map Pointer
9. System Mode select from Normal normal navigation or Simulator for practice only For more information about Simulator Mode see Simulator Mode on page 6 Speed Filter averages speed readings Select from Off Auto automatically controls filtering or On allows you to enter a value from 1 to 255 seconds 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 from 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 is added you must select the corresponding service check box to enable the new hardware device The following soft keys are available Factory Dflts restores 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 Highlight the Automatic
10. Adjustment menu Actve functon wndow 3 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages 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 Map Page in Full Screen Mode Map Page The Map Page provides a comprehensive display of 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 3205 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 range Map nformaton GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 35 MaIn Pages gt MaP Page Use the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom ranges and move the map pointer Two basic map operating modes Position mode and Pointer mode determine what cartography map data is shown on the Map Page Position mode pans the cartography to keep the current position marker within the
11. 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 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IndeX IndeX Symbols 200 kHz frequency 72 2X zoom 76 3D Highway Page 41 4X zoom 76 50 kHz frequency 72 A A scope 76 accuracy 5 accuracy circle 67 acquiring satellites 4 active track log 50 ADJ MENU Key 2 advanced map card setup 69 Advanced sub tab 95 AFC mode 95 AIS 68 alarms deep water 57 navigation 57 proximity 19 49 sonar 57 system 56 weather 57 Alarms tab 56 anchor drag 57 arches 73 arrival alarm 57 atmosphere 81 auto detect services 92 AutoLocate 6 automatic backlight 58 Automatic Identification System See AIS B backlight 4 58 adjusting 4 basic operation 8 battery alarm 56 Bearing Line 94 Bearing pointer 40 bearing reference 93 94 beeper 58 begin transmitting 91 BlueChart 11 34 97 bottom of the water 73 btm bottom lock 76 C Card tab 54 Celestial tab 46
12. Do you want to begin radar transmission is shown Select yes and then press ENTER GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 radar usIng radar gt understandIng radar 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 Range rngs Headng lne Zoom scale Rng separaton Soft keys 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 the center of the radar display to the outermost complete ring The top scale represents this value The bottom scale represents the ring separation or the distance between the Range Rings Use the RANGE keys to zoom in or out The tick marks on the Range Rings are arranged with major tick marks at 30 degree increments and minor tick marks every five degrees The tick marks can help in quickly determining the azimuth to a target 2 nm nm 3 nm nm Heading Line The Heading Line is shown from your current position along the path of your c
13. GMR 404 406 i 91 Go To 20 Go To Point 20 GPS accuracy alarm 56 GPS receiver initializing 4 GPS status icon 4 GPS tab 4 42 GSD 21 57 72 GSD 22 i 57 72 guard zone 87 89 defining 89 H hardness of the bottom 73 hard structure 73 heading 60 heading line 85 93 heading sensor 90 hide show navigation features 87 highlight 8 Highway Page See 3D Highway Page I installation i invert route 25 L labels 67 language 58 leg distance 29 leg time 29 Limited Warranty 108 log temperature 80 log and graph scale 80 LORAN TD 101 102 setting up 101 using 101 M magnetic north 60 Main Menu 42 71 Card tab 54 Celestial tab 46 GPS tab 42 Highway tab 70 overview 42 Pages tab 63 Points tab 48 Radar tab 92 Routes tab 49 Sonar tab 69 System tab 58 Tide tab 43 Tracks tab 50 Trip tab 47 Weather tab 83 84 XM tab 70 71 main pages Compass Page 40 configuring 31 Highway Page 41 Map Page 34 37 Radar Page 86 90 manage user card 54 manually adjust the radar 95 MapSource 9 54 97 map cursor 35 map data 9 map datums 60 map outlines 65 Map Page 34 37 distance and bearing 37 options 37 ranges 36 map pointer 10 moving 10 map ranges 36 map setup 39 Map tab 65 69 detail sub tab 66 nav sub tab 67 prefs sub tab 65 source sub tab 68 Maritime Mobile Service Identity See MMSI MARPA 87 90 91 list 91 target 90 MARPA sub tab 92 94 merge from card 54 messages 105 MMSI n
14. 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 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt sonar tab Water Temp Sub Tab The Water Temp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log if your boat is equipped with a temperature transducer sensor The graph reads from right to left so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side of the log The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the temperature scale and the duration of time The following settings are available log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees for displaying on the log and on the Sonar Pages Select Auto to have the unit automatically determine the best range or select a Span of 2 4 6 8 or 10 degrees log Duration sets how fast or slow the temperature 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
15. basIc oPeratIon gt revIewIng and edItIng waYPoInts Referencing a Waypoint The Reference field on the Review Waypoint Page shows the waypoint distance and bearing from your current location You can also reference the waypoint location from another waypoint map location or category from a data card To reference a waypoint from another item 1 On the Review Waypoint Page highlight the Reference field and press ENTER The Find From Current Position Page appears 2 Select a category and press ENTER For some categories you may need to select multiple subcategories When selected the Review Waypoint Page shows the Reference field with the waypoint s distance and bearing from that point 3 To reference from a map location use the ROCKER to select the reference location and press ENTER As you move the map pointer around the map the data changes to show the distance and bearing Using Waypoint Lists The Points tab on the Main Menu has two sub tabs User and Proximity which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently The Proximity sub tab also provides a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards or shallow waters To access the Points tab from the Main Menu 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab and highlight either the User or Proximity sub ta
16. Desred track lne The highway perspective moves to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If navigating a route the 3D Highway Page shows each route waypoint connected by a magenta road which represents your course As you navigate toward a waypoint the highway moves indicating the direction you are off course To stay on course steer toward the center of the highway You can also view Routes details nearby waypoints not in the active route Track Log points and Saved Tracks GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages gt 3d hIghwaY Page To view the map on the 3D Highway Page Press the Show Map soft key to show the map cartography on the 3D Highway Page Press Hide Map to return to the highway view 3D Highway Page with the Map Shown Changing the Highway Perspective Range To change the highway perspective range Press the RANGE Up key to zoom out or press the RANGE Down key to zoom in 3D Highway Page Options The 3D Highway Page provides access to functions and features relating to the 3D Highway Page or Highway function window using the ADJ key and soft key options The available ADJ soft key options are Route Details Edit Active Route and Setup As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3006C 3010C or Garmin Marine Network adjustment menu choices may appear automatically You can also customize the 3D Highway Page to show other functions and differ
17. active track GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 2 basIc oPeratIon gt navIgatIng to a destInatIon The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically 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 and define a starting point for a TracBack route 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 appears 4 Press the OK soft key to clear the track log Clear soft key Saving a Track Log You must save a track log before you can use the Follow Track feature You can store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates To save a track log 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Tracks tab and then highlight the Active sub tab 3 Press the Save soft key and the Save Back Through window appears 4 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 appe
18. 1 Open the data card door by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow and lift the door open from left to right 2 Insert the card into the slot with the label facing the right screen and the handle toward you 3 Firmly 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 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 get a card format not recognized message remove the card and reinsert it If the card is still not recognized contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer for assistance Data cards are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in the case supplied with the card NOTE Data cards are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in the case supplied with the card Data cards are a Garmin proprietary device and are not exchangeable with the SD cards used for Garmin g2 Vision mapping data 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 PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK ADJ MENU DATA FCTN FIND CNFG NAV MOB Slde the da
19. 10 Finding an Item 11 Creating and Using Waypoints 12 Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER MARK Key 12 Creating Waypoints Graphically 13 Creating Waypoints Manually 14 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 15 Projecting a Waypoint 16 Referencing a Waypoint 17 Using Waypoint Lists 17 User Waypoints 17 Proximity Waypoints 18 Navigating to a Destination 19 Selecting a Go To Destination Graphically 20 Follow Track and TracBack Navigation
20. Current Time Date enter a simulated date and time Speed enter a simulated speed Track Control select track control Auto Track steers to the current navigation point User Track allows you to enter a heading in the Track field Track enter a simulated heading Use the Set Position soft key to set your location while in Simulator Mode You can also control the speed and track from the Compass or 3D Highway Page Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the speed press left or right to change the heading To turn off Simulator Mode 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the System tab 3 Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab highlight the System Mode field and press ENTER 4 Highlight Normal and press ENTER When Normal Mode is active the message Normal appears in the status bar at the top of each page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt usIng the gPsMaP 3205 basIc operatIon Using the GPSMAP 3205 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 3205 Understanding the Features The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3205 is designed to allow quick convenient selection of navigation options and data entry 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 a
21. 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 estimated time to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route 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 wh
22. Garmin Product Support in the USA at 800 800 1020 or Garmin Europe at 44 0870 8501241 WARNING Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for 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 3205 and void the warranty Bluchart g2 Preprogramed Data Cards enhances 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 3205 when you subscribe to the XM WX Satellite Weather service In addition the GDL 30A provides XM Radio as well as WX Satellite Weather 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 3205 GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 and GMR 404 406 Marine Radar adds important radar information to the GPSMAP 3205 Marine Network Cables connect your Garmin Marin
23. MMSI number as a reference when entered Understanding Position Reports The position report operates similarly to the distress call This type of contact is like a phone call no emergency alarms are set off and the call is specific to the receiver Position reports are not broadcasted to all DSC users and appear with a gold boat icon Call List Sub Tab The Call List sub tab shows the 100 most recent calls even if the unit is left unattended You can select any entry from the Call List to show an Entry Review 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 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 To review a call or log entry 1 From the DSC tab highlight the Call List or Log sub tab 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER until the call you want to review is highlighted 3 Press ENTER Review DSC Waypoint The Review DSC Waypoint Page operates similarly to the Distress Page and Position Report Page This page has the additional option to delete the displayed call On the DSC Review Waypoint Page press the Delete soft ke
24. Press the Off soft key to select or clear 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 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 4 To view the notes or chart information for that map area highlight the map name and press ENTER 5 Press the Chart Info soft key to view chart information Press the Notes soft key to view chart notes 6 To scroll through the notes highlight the Notes fields press ENTER and use the ROCKER to scroll up down left and right 7 Press QUIT to exit Sonar Tab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page The Sonar Page appears only if you have the Sonar check box selected on the Main Menu System tab See the Using Sonar section on page 72 for more information 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt hIghwaY tab and XM tab Highway Tab Use the highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on the 3D Highway Page Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to select or clear options The Highway tab contains the following options Active Route Waypoints show all active route waypoints User Waypoints show only nearby waypoints Track log show current active track log Saved Tracks show any saved track logs XM Tab The XM tab is where you can vi
25. 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 BlueChart g2 or MapSource 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 2 Highlight a category and press ENTER For some categories you might need to select multiple subcategories 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 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng waYPoInts 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 From 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 cr
26. in your area About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system read this manual and learn 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 a basic working knowledge necessary to use the GPSMAP 3205 The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step by step instructions for features such as creating and using waypoints navigating a route and using the FIND key The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each page in the GPSMAP 3205 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 GSD 21 Serial or a GSD 22 Ethernet sounder with your GPSMAP 3205 The XM WX Weather section provides instructions on using a GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver with your GPSMAP 3205 The Radar section provides instructions on using a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 radar with your GPSMAP 3205 The Appendix contains specifications regulatory information unit care information optional accessories and maintenance information You can also find warranty and FCC information
27. 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 Prefs Sub Tab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences The Prefs sub tab contains the following settings Map Outlines turns coverage boxes on or off for BlueChart MapSource data Color Mode selections are Day or Night mode Day mode shows more vibrant colors BlueChart data can be used with either mode Symbol Set controls the navaid symbol set NOAA all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to NOAA NIMA International all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to the IALA symbol set light Sectors controls the drawing line sectors on the map Select Off Auto or On GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt MaP tab 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 North Up fixes the top of the map display to a north heading Track Up fixes the top
28. Add to Route adds the new waypoint to the end of a route 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 basIc oPeratIon gt revIewIng and edItIng waYPoInts Reviewing and Editing Waypoints After 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 Review Waypoint Page Map wndow Symbol Waypont name Poston coordnates Comment Depth water temp To change the waypoint name 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to enter a new name and press ENTER To change the waypoint symbol 1 Highlight the waypoi
29. Backlight field and press ENTER 2 Using the ROCKER highlight On and press ENTER 3 Highlight the Setup button and press ENTER to open the Adjust Backlight window 4 To adjust the backlight levels For Day and For Night highlight the corresponding slider and press ENTER GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 MaIn Menu gt sYsteM tab Slders 5 Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the backlight level and press ENTER 6 To adjust the offset minutes select the minutes field and press ENTER 7 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 3205 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 The following settings are available Position Format used to change the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears Only change the posi
30. 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 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 no 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
31. NAV key 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 To stop TracBack navigation 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 23 basIc oPeratIon gt Man overboard Mob TracBack Tips When a TracBack is active the GPSMAP 3205 takes the track log stored in memory and divides it into segments called legs Up to 300 temporary turns BEGIN TURN 1 TURN 2 TURN X END are created to mark the most significant features of the track log to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember the following tips Always clear the track log at the starting point The Record Mode option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap At least two track log points must be stored in memory to create a TracBack route If the 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 If the receiver is turned 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 If your track log s changes in distance and direction are too complex 300 waypoints might not mark your path accur
32. ROCKER to select a different setting and press ENTER GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 MaIn Pages gt MaP sPlIt Page and coMPass Page Map Split Page Use the Map Split Page to view two pages at the same time You can show two different views of the Map Page or to show a split view of the Map and 3D Highway pages If you have a Garmin sonar module connected you can set up the Map Split Page to show the Map Page and Sonar Page if you have Garmin radar connected you can view both the Map Page and the Radar Page To configure the Map Split Page 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 Compass Page The GPSMAP 3205 features two different navigation pages Compass and 3D Highway Whenever a NAV Go To Follow Track TracBack or Follow Route are activated the Compass Page guides you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display which includes a Bearing Pointer Drecton of travel red lne Data fields Compass rng Bearng ponter 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages gt 3d hIghwaY Page When you are moving the orange Bearing Pointer points toward your destination while the Compass Ring reflects the direction you are traveling with a red vertical line at the top of
33. Routes section beginning on page 24 for more information about creating routes 50 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt tracKs tab 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 and options 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 20 21 Active Sub Tab The Active sub tab is 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 It shows the amount of track memory used and current settings The following settings are available Record Mode allows you to select one of three track recording options 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 Wrap a track log is continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data Color allows you to specify a color used to show the active track log on the Map and 3D Highway Pages Interval defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded Three interval set
34. Setup tab 58 set position 6 shallow water alarm 57 signal strength 95 simulator 58 simulator mode 6 setting up 7 turning off 7 turning on 6 simulator set position 7 simulator track 7 simulator track control 7 skyview orientation 6 software license agreement v software update 86 software version 58 soft keys 3 9 85 soft structure 73 Sonar understanding 72 80 sonar alarms 57 Sonar Page 74 adjustment menu 75 configuring 75 Sonar tab 77 sound waves 72 source GPS 6 specifications 96 speed filter 58 speed units 60 spinning up 85 status bar 3 4 84 storage 102 strongest sonar returns 73 sun rise set 46 surface clutter 73 symbol set 65 system alarms 56 system information 58 system mode 58 System tab 58 comm sub tab 61 general sub tab 58 time sub tab 60 units sub tab 59 T target expansion 87 88 target history 94 temperature 60 temperature graph 76 temperature log 80 Tide Stations 44 Tide tab 43 Timed Transmit 93 STBY Time 93 XMIT Time 93 time duration 80 time format 61 Time To Safe Zone 94 time zone 61 TracBack 20 22 Tips 23 Tracks deleting 51 reviewing 22 saving 21 Tracks tab 50 track color 50 track logs 21 50 track up 66 track value 50 trails 87 88 Trip tab 47 turn unit on and off 3 U Ultlrascroll 76 underwater waypoints 77 user waypoint list 17 V vector length 94 velocity reference 94 VRM 89 VRM EBL 87 adjusting 90 W WAAS 6 98 99 warming up 84 Wa
35. 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 3205 Owner s Manual XM wX weather gt custoMIzIng Preset weather dIsPlaYs XM WX Weather This section covers the additional XM WX Weather options for the GPSMAP 3205 when used with the GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Audio Satellite Receiver Read the GDL 30 GDL 30A Owner s Manual to properly install the GDL 30 GDL 30A NOTE You must have a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205 and a subscription to XM WX Weather to use the XM WX Weather features When a GDL 30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver is connected to the GPSMAP 3205 and either the Auto Dectect Services or Weather check box is selected on the System tab weather options are shown on the Map Page Map Page with 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 The setup page for each weather preset contains three tabs Precipitation Atmosphere and Sea Surface Precipitation set ranges for NEXRAD cloud tops storm cells lightning and hurricanes Settings i
36. 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 Trip Tab Soft keys The Trip tab contains the following soft keys Clear Trip clears all trip data Clear Max Spd resets the value in the Maximum Speed field to 0 00 Clear Odometer resets the value in the Odometer field to 0 00 Clear All resets the values in all fields GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt weather tab and PoInts tab 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 Main Menu System tab See the XM WX Weather sectio
37. 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 by adjusting three points Corner 1 Corner 2 Circular 4 Press ENTER to set the Guard Zone 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 Varable Range Marker VRM Electronc Bearng Lne EBL To start VRM EBL 1 or VRM EBL 2 On the Radar Adjustment menu highlight Show VRM EBL 1 or VRM EBL 2 and then press ENTER You can adjust the diameter of the VRM and the angle of the EBL 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar Page To adjust the VRM EBL 1 Highlight Adjust and press the ROCKER to the right 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 VR
38. a waypoint using the Points tab on the Main Menu This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude longitude position from a chart or other source Entering coordinates into the MFD while it is set to a datum different from the datum in which the coordinates were created might result in an incorrect waypoint location When entering a waypoint manually be sure that the MFD is set to the same position format and map datum as the paper chart or coordinates source To create a new waypoint by entering position 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 12 and then proceed to step 4 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 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 For information on editing waypoints see page 15 You can enter locaton coordnates manually Review Waypoint Page Two other options are available on the Review Waypoint Page
39. 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 graphically or manually from the Map Page to initially help the receiver acquire satellites more quickly Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit while inside and satellite signals are not available When the GPSMAP 3205 is in Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off The unit cannot be used for actual navigation NOTE Do not try to navigate in Simulator Mode While in Simulator Mode 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 To turn on Simulator Mode 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the System tab 3 Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab highlight the System Mode field and press ENTER 4 Highlight Simulator and press ENTER When Simulator Mode is active the message Simulating Operation appears in the status bar at the top of each page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual gettIng started gt usIng sIMulator Mode To set up Simulator Mode Highlight the Setup button and press ENTER The Simulator Setup window appears The following options are available
40. antenna size NOTE The Antenna Size field is avaliable only if you are using a GMR 404 406 marine radar The available Advanced sub tab settings are 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 NOTE The Freq button is available only available if Manual is selected in the AFC Mode field 4 Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the scanner frequency 5 Press ENTER to accept the frequency change NOTE The Signal Strength bar graph is damped and may be slow when 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 Antenna Size allows you to select the size of your antenna 4 Foot or 6 Foot 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt sPecIfIcatIons appendIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size 4 7 H x 7 8 W x 3 0 D 120 mm
41. by unit Water Speed the speed through the water This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3205 is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module Water Temp the water temperature This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3205 is receiving temp 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 05 aPPendIX gt Messages and alarMs Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 3205 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 is not moving fast enough for the speed whe
42. center offset 93 chart 66 cleaning 102 clock alarm 56 clutter 73 rain 87 sea 87 color 73 color bar 76 color gain 75 Comm tab 61 Compass Page 40 Course Up 66 create routes 24 waypoints 12 creating waypoints graphically 13 manually 14 cross talk rejection 93 D DATA CNFG Key 2 Data Card installing 97 removing 97 transferring data to from 54 data felds 31 data transfer 61 date time 98 datums 60 daylight saving 61 Declaration of Conformity 109 default settings 8 delete routes 26 tracks 51 waypoints 18 delete by symbol 18 depth 59 depth line 76 digital data fields 31 digital navigation data 85 digital selective calling See DSC Dillution of Precision DOP 103 Display sub tab 93 distance units 60 DOP See Dilution of Precision DSC 51 99 directory 53 distress call 52 100 log 52 position report 52 100 setup 53 DSC Item Review 52 DSC tab 51 dual beam 72 dual frequency 72 74 E EBL 89 edit routes 26 waypoints 15 elevation units 60 ENTER MARK Key 2 12 entering data 9 enter standby 91 European License Requirements 110 F factory defaults 32 58 FCC compliance 109 FCTN key 33 features 8 FIND Key 2 fish symbols 74 79 Follow Track 20 22 frequency 76 200 kHz 72 50 kHz 72 FTC 87 function adjustments 33 function windows 33 G gain 75 87 setting 73 Garmin Marine Network 90 GDL 30 57 81 107 GMR 20 40 i GMR 21 41 i GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 IndeX
43. in Nautical nm kt ft Nautical nm kt m Statute mi mh ft or Metric km kh m terms Pressure sets the units of measure you want to use for weather readouts in Inches Mercury in Millibars mb or Hectopascals hPa You must be using a Garmin weather product for this data to appear heading sets the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto 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 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 3205 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 mag
44. in use overzoom cartography appears and an overzoom warning appears below the range NOTE The GPSMAP 3205 is not compatible with Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision mapping data GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 MaIn Pages 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 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 point and pointer coordinates appear in the upper left corner of the Map Page 4 Press QUIT to finish D
45. map item Select None Small Medium or large Nav Sub Tab Use the Nav sub tab to indicate whether certain navigational features are shown or hidden on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear The Nav sub tab contains the following options 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 location is within the circle Bearing line sets the maximum scale at which the feature appears on the screen and toggles the red yellow line that continually points to the current navigation point Select Off All Ranges Auto or lt 30 ft to lt 800 nm GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt MaP tab Course line sets the maximum zoom scale at which the course line appears on screen Select Auto Off or lt 120 ft to lt 800 nm heading line draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the 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 provides area traffic sit
46. on screen waypoints and map items allowing you to review a selected location directly from the map display 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 show details of the map item When using BlueChart or MapSource data or 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 show the information and additional options GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt fIndIng an IteM Addtonal nformaton tabs Map wndow To eliminate the pointer and re center your location on screen 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 4 Highlight the notes field and press ENTER to scroll the text up or down using the ROCKER 5 Press QUIT to exit Finding an Item Press FIND to search for items from your current location including waypoints anchorages cities marine services navaids restricted areas wrecks celestial information tides
47. 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt sonar Page Frequency only appears when using a dual frequency transducer This allows you to choose a sonar operation frequency You can choose 200 khz 50 khz Dual Merged and Dual Independent to alternate between the two frequencies Ultrascroll Scroll adjusts the rate at which the Sonar Pages scroll from right to left Ultrascroll default is used when you select a scroll rate from 90 to 100 Auto automatically adjusts the scroll rate according to the boat s speed Depth line adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects The depth of the line appears on the right side of the line Press up or down on the ROCKER to control the position of the line on the Sonar Page To turn the Depth Line off press the ROCKER up until the setting bar is all the way at the top of the range and reads Off Depth lne Zoom sets a screen zoom scale The following settings are available Off turns off the Zoom function 2x Zoom displays the 2x zoomed p
48. 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 2 basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes 4 Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want to move the route point and then press ENTER to move the route point Planning Routes You can enter information such as your speed departure time fuel flow and departure date so your GPSMAP 3205 can estimate information about your trip To plan your route 1 Press the Plan soft key on the Route list to open the Plan Route window 2 Enter planning data for speed and fuel flow You can also enter the date and time of your departure As you enter planning information the fields on the Route list are automatically calculated NOTE Fuel flow rates are measured in 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 3 Press QUIT to return to the Route List To change the data column Plan Route feature 1 On the Route list hi
49. the Compass Ring When you are headed directly toward your destination the Bearing Pointer points toward the top of the display aligned with the red vertical line displayed 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 is speed Also shown are the distance to your waypoint DIST NEXT and estimated time en route ETE NEXT Distance and time decrease as you near a destination The Bearing Pointer or Compass Ring may point in various directions when you are stationary or at low speeds When you are moving the pointer is correct You can customize this page to show different functions and types of Data fields 3D Highway Page The 3D Highway Page provides 3 D graphic guidance to a destination waypoint placing emphasis on the straight course and distance and direction you are off course The middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a graphic highway Your location is at the bottom center of the 3D Highway Page Three dimensional cartography provides situational awareness while navigating The line down the middle of the highway represents your course Current nav pont Data fields Route wayponts Current locaton
50. to add the point to the route As you add each new 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 25 basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes Route List with Information 9 Repeat steps 5 8 until all route points are entered Press QUIT to return to the Route Page Navigating a Saved Route After you create a route press the NAV key to start the route and use it for navigation You can follow a route in the same sequence as it was originally created invert and follow the route from the end point back to the beginning point or re evaluate it To navigate a saved route 1 From any page press NAV and then highlight Follow Route on the Navigation menu 2 Press the Pick Saved soft key to select a saved route The Select Route window opens 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the route you want to navigate and press ENTER The selected route is shown on the Map Page To stop navigating a route Press 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 Re Evaluate Route recalculates and reactivates the current route data and it
51. to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 3205 unit DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information DSC is used by mariners for two major operations distress calls and position reporting For more information about DSC and Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI numbers see page 99 in the Appendix When the Garmin GPSMAP 3205 is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support the GPSMAP 32005 displays a call list log and a directory available 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 3205 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information 52 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt dsc dIgItal selectIve callIng tab Understanding DSC Distress Calls With a Garmin DSC capable chartplotter properly connected to a VHF radio featuring DSC output you can receive any DSC distress call within range An alert message appears and an alarm sounds if enabled when a distress call is received The alarm sounds only for a distress call position reports do not sound the alarm Distress calls are broadcasted to all DSC users in radio range and appear with a blue and white checkered icon on the DSC tab s Call List and Log sub tabs You can enter a caller s name if it is known The caller s name replaces the
52. 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 graphically 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 as 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 For information on editing waypoints see page 15 To create a new waypoint from a map feature 1 Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer and highlight the map feature you want 2 Press ENTER MARK to capture the pointer location The Review Page for the selected map feature appears 3 Press the Create Wpt soft key to open the Review Waypoint Page 4 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 Waypoint Created from a Map Feature GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng waYPoInts Creating Waypoints Manually You can manually enter position coordinates to create
53. 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 Usng Bult In Basemap Wthout BlueChart Mapsource data Usng Preloaded BlueChart MapSource Data Overzoom no addtonal data Usng a Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Data Card To select a map range Press the RANGE Up key to zoom out or the RANGE Down key to zoom in NOTE The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other Cartography The GPSMAP 3205 contains preloaded marine map detail using the new BlueChart g2 technology Coverage is for U S coastal areas including Alaska and Hawaii Features include integrated mapping 2 D or 3 D map perspective tide and current data improved IALA symbols navaids marinas boat ramps roads and more The GPSMAP 3205 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 Cartography appears when the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or BlueChart g2 data When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and BlueChart g2 data the cartography with the best resolution appears When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data
54. GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 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 improveme
55. GPSMAP 3205 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 two Garmin units always set one to host and use the other unit to send or request the data Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 3205 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 Use the Advanced NMEA Setup Page to turn the GPS status GSA GSV Waypoint Route WPL RTE and the Garmin proprietary sentences on or off Check any other equipment s owners manual to see what sentences are required 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 Use the Waypoint ID setting to choose to output the waypoint identifiers as names or numbers Advanced NMEA Setup Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 MaIn Menu gt networK tab To set up the Advanced NMEA Page 1 Press the NMEA Setup soft key to open the Advanced NMEA Setup Page 2 To change enable or disable NMEA output sentences highlight the sentence and press E
56. M 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 is 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 MARPA relies on a Heading Sensor to provide accurate own vessel heading information Accurate heading data enhances MARPA s performance Each target being tracked by MARPA is represented by a symbol The symbols indicate the current state of the target Acqurng target Target s safe Target s 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 poin
57. Manual usIng sonar gt sonar tab Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page You can show the pointer arrow to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints This makes it easier to find and use 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 Sonar Tab When a GSD 21 or a GSD 22 is connected to the GPSMAP 3205 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 Tem
58. NTER to select or clear the check box Only selected sentences are output Update Sub Tab The Update sub tab shows the status of any software you are uploading to your unit The Update sub tab contains the following soft keys Update updates software on your unit 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 the software for all devices on the network Check the Garmin Web site www garmin com for future updates and announcements Network Tab The Network tab shows all devices connected to the GPSMAP 3205 and the Garmin Marine Network and the status of each You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network To check the status of a device Use the ROCKER to highlight the device The status of the network device is shown in the Status window To assign a name to a device on the network 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the device and then press ENTER to highlight the Name field 2 Use the ROCKER to enter a name for the device 3 Press ENTER when finished NOTE The GPSMAP 3205 connects to a GPSMAP 4000 5000 series but cannot share c
59. SC Waypoint 52 Setting Up DSC 53 Using the NAV Key 53 Card Tab 54 Messages Tab 55 Viewing Detailed Message Information 55 Alarms Tab 56 System Alarms 56 Nav Navigation Alarms 57 Sonar Alarms 57 Weather Alarms 57 System Tab 58 Update Sub Tab
60. Tab 83 Using Radar 84 Understanding Radar 84 Understanding the Radar Display 85 Radar Page 86 Configuring the Radar Page 86 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu 87 Map Page Radar Overlay 92 Radar Tab 92 General Sub Tab 93 Display Sub Tab 93 MARPA Sub Tab 94 Advanced Sub Tab 95 Appendix
61. al Functions Man page Dgtal Compass Second map Hghway Page 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 32 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages gt confIgurIng MaIn Pages 3 Press up on the ROCKER to display larger text with fewer data fields press down on the ROCKER to display smaller text with more data fields A preview of the data fields appears in the preview window As you adjust the data 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 Dgtal wth large data fields Dgtal 2 wth small data fields 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 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the type of data you want to show and press ENTER 4 Press QUIT to exit To restore the factory default configuration 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Configuration window 2 Press the Defaults soft key GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 33 MaIn Pages gt usIng functIon wIndows Using Function Windows You can add additional function windows to any of the main pages Af
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64. ansmitted 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 3205 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 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 is clear before beginning radar transmission It is 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 is 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
65. ard or write them down 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 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 Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location 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 y
66. ars The default name distance number of points 700 maximum and a map overview are shown 5 To change the name of the saved track highlight the Name field and press ENTER make any changes and press ENTER again 6 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 7 To show the track on the Map and 3D Highway Pages highlight the check box to the left of Show on map and highway and press ENTER 8 Press the OK soft key to save the track log 22 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt navIgatIng to a destInatIon Default track name Total dstance Total number of ponts Change color of track lne To review and edit a track 1 On the Saved sub tab highlight a track and press ENTER to open the Saved Track Page 2 Make any changes and then press QUIT Initiating a Follow Track You must save a track before using the Follow Track option If there are no saved tracks the message There are no Saved Tracks to follow appears To initiate a Follow Track using the NAV key 1 Press NAV highlight Follow Track and press ENTER The Select Track Page appears 2 Highlight the track you want to follow and press ENTER 3 To invert the Follow Track navigate it in the reverse direction press NAV highlight Invert Route and press ENTER To initiate a TracBack using the
67. artography GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt Pages tab Pages Tab Use the Pages tab to change the page sequence or add or remove pages To change the page sequence 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the page you want to move in the Pages list 2 Press the Move Up soft key to move the page up or press the Move Down soft key to move the page down in the list 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to change the page sequence for additional pages To add a page to the page sequence 1 Press the Add Page soft key 2 Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list and press ENTER The page is added to the Pages list and appears on the Pages menu when you press the ADJ key Press the Move Up or Move 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 list to the default setting GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 MaIn Menu gt MaP tab Map Tab Use the Map tab to configure the map show to your preferences including map detail map orientation and automatic zoom Changes made to the Map tab sub tabs affect all maps To change a Map Setup feature 1 On a Map function window press the Map Setup soft key to open the Main Menu The Map tab is highlighted
68. at 1 at the end of the route name 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 showing the selected route 2 Press the Rename Route soft key The first character in the Editing Route field is highlighted GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 2 basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes Edtng Route field 3 Use the ROCKER 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 t
69. ate the route To create a new route graphically using the map window 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 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 number of available points Repeat this step until you finish defining all route waypoints If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint a new waypoint is created for that location Number of avalable ponts To create a new route textually using the Route list 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 to open the Route map window 4 Press the Use List soft key to open the Route list 5 Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word Waypoint and press ENTER The Find From Current Position Page appears 6 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER You can also choose from other points such as Cities or Navaids 7 Select a waypoint to add to the route and press ENTER The Review Waypoint Page appears 8 Press the OK soft key
70. ately The receiver then assigns the 300 waypoints to the most significant points of your track and simplifies segments with fewer changes in direction 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 an MOB is initiated an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit is on an active navigation to that point Use any of the 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 pont To stop navigation to the MOB location 1 Press NAV MOB 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes 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 graphically on 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 cre
71. b Sub tabs 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt revIewIng and edItIng waYPoInts 3 Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Review Waypoint Page 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 New Waypoint creates a new waypoint Delete deletes the selected waypoint from the list and any 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 NOTE When you delete a waypoint from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit Save important waypoints to a data c
72. caused by rain at a distance The Fast Time Constant has four settings Off low Medium and high GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar Page Zoom Zoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen When you 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 soft key Use the ROCKER to move the selection box The Zoom setting has four settings Off 2x 4x and Move Zoom vew Selecton box Target Expansion Use Target Expansion to increase the size of targets Select On or Off NOTE The Target Expansion setting has no effect at range scales of 4 nm or greater 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 You can also Clear the trails Trails On Trails Off GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng 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 Guard Zone To Define a Guard
73. ce 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 3205 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 the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy For more information go to gps faa gov GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt dIgItal selectIve callIng dsc WAAS Capability The GPSMAP 3205 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 USA 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 obstruction
74. d hold to mark and create a track back to the marked location FIND Key Press to search for points such as user waypoints cities and services FCTN Key Press to cycle through function windows PAGE Key Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence Press to end an operation in progress and return to the main page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 gettIng started gt turnIng on the gPsMaP 3205 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 select a soft key press the key directly below it Soft key optons Status Bar At the top of each page the status bar provides current status information for connected devices and several of the GPSMAP 3205 functions As additional devices are added to the unit or the Garmin Marine Network an icon for each device appears on the status bar 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 For more information on alarms see page 56 and page 105 Turning on the GPSMAP 3205 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3205 make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the GPSMAP 3205 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions The fi
75. display area whereas Pointer mode pans the cartography to keep the map pointer within the display area The GPSMAP 3205 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 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 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 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 Geographc name Map tem Land Map range Navad Boat con Water Using the Map Pointer 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 3 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages gt MaP Page Selecting Map Ranges The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi
76. dule NOTE You must have a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205 to use the sonar features This section provides a general overview of sonar and the things you need to know to help you use the sonar functionality of your GPSMAP 3205 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 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 3205 The GPSMAP 3205 displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret The type of transducer and 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 frequencies to ge
77. e 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 Dflts soft key on the System General sub tab GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt usIng the gPsMaP 3205 Selecting Options and Entering Data To select options and enter data use the ROCKER to highlight or select an item in a list or a field on the screen Use the ENTER key soft keys and the ROCKER to select options enter names and numbers in data fields and activate your selections To select an optional feature 1 From any page press ADJ The adjustment menu shows a list of optional features specific to that page 2 Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up down left or right to the selection you want and press ENTER to initiate the option OR Press the soft key below the option you want to select To select an on screen button On a page with on screen buttons use the ROCKER to highlight an on screen button and press ENTER To select an option using soft keys Press the button below the soft key you want to select To exit a menu or return to the previous setting Press QUIT The QUIT key moves backward through your steps Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page To enter data in a data field 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field and press ENTER to edit it 2 Press up or dow
78. e Gain setting to reduce this surface clutter Between the bottom and the surface clutter you see fish in the previous illustration Here 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 The strength of the sonar return can also help you interpret the hardness of the bottom of the water The thicker the bottom line the harder the bottom Hard Structure Soft Structure GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt sonar Page Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3205 becomes a powerful fishfinder flasher If a GSD 21 or a GSD 22 Sounder Module is not attached the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 3205 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 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 The sonar returns show as red strongest orange
79. e Network devices MapSource Software CD ROMs enhances the basemap and creates waypoints and routes from your computer MapSource offers several detailed mapping options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 3205 including BlueChart Programmable Data Cards blank data cards are available in 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB and 128 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 3205 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 Inland Lakes map data 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt lIMIted warrantY 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 This product is intended to be used o
80. e main page is highlighted 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a main page and press ENTER GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 MaIn Pages gt confIgurIng MaIn Pages Configuring Main Pages You can customize each main page to fit your navigational needs and you can modify digital data fields and add additional secondary functions to each of the main pages As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 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 that is shown in each data field As you add or remove functions and data fields a preview window shows the layout Prevew wndow Adjustment slders Configuration Window 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 Map Page with Addition
81. e or no current GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt sonar tab To calibrate the water speed 1 On the Sonar tab press the Cal Water Spd soft key 2 Bring the boat to a 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 3 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 The available Graph sub tab options are 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 3205 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 underneath 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
82. e 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 3205 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 3205 Owner s Manual gettIng started gt usIng sIMulator Mode Setup Sub Tab The GPS Setup Tab contains the following options Skyview Orientation allows you to select a sky view display 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 the WAAS capability of the Garmin receiver on or off The following soft keys are active only when the unit is not receiving satellites
83. e 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 Audio 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 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 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt understandIng sonar usInG sonar This section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 3205 when used with a GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin Sounder Module to proprerly install the Garmin Sounder Mo
84. e 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 space for the most recent data Transducer Disconnected Sonar Turned Off there is 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 0 aPPendIX gt oPtIonal accessorIes Optional Accessories The following accessories are designed to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 3205 chartplotter To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories contact your Garmin Dealer
85. e 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 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 Nght Low tde curve Event tmes Mn level Max level Local tme Day Hgh tde curve Tme bar Current tde heght bar Current tde heght 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 is 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 the depth unit value is 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 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt tIde tab To se
86. eating a waypoint or viewing the next item in the search results list Item nformaton Dstance bearng chart name of tem Soft key Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 3205 stores up to 4 000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon comment depth and water temperature available for each waypoint NOTE If you are using an optional Garmin Sonar hardware module the Depth and Water Temp fields fill in automatically You can create waypoints using three basic methods ENTER MARK use the ENTER MARK key to quickly mark your current location Graphically use the map display to define a new waypoint location 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 To mark your current location 1 Press and hold ENTER MARK until the Review Waypoint Page appears The GPSMAP 3205 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 15 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng waYPoInts Review Waypoint Page Creating Waypoints Graphically You can create a waypoint by
87. el 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 voltage range must be between 10 0 and 35 0 volts for the GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 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 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 bee
88. ent sizes or types of Digital Data fields Active Route Details Route Details shows details such as distance course and other useful information for each waypoint of the active route Edit Active Route Edit Route allows you to review and modify the Active Route from either a list of the route points or on a map Setup allows you to select what waypoints and tracks are shown on the 3D Highway Page Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select or clear options The following options are available Active Route Waypoints shows all active route waypoints User Waypoints shows only nearby waypoints Track log shows the current active track log Saved Tracks shows any saved track logs 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt gPs tab MaIn Menu 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 and holding ADJ MENU As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 or Garmin Marine Network additional Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically For specific instructions on additional adjustments and features refer to the specific section or manual for that hardware device Man Menu tabs Sub tabs Main Menu 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
89. 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 the GPSMAP 3205 unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation it can reference a different 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 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 02 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt carIng for the gPsMaP 3205 If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets were changed since the waypoint was created
90. erated 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 US Coastal Confluence Zone From the perspective of a mariner the system is 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 The 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
91. eration 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 is 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual v IntroductIon gt Product regIstratIon and software lIcense agreeMent v GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IntroductIon gt warnIngs and IMPortant InforMatIon Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources including information from visual sightings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation Use the electronic chart in the unit
92. eset you want to customize 2 Select the tab you want to customize Precipitation Atmosphere or Sea Surface 3 Highlight the field you want to change and press ENTER 4 Select the range and press ENTER again GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 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 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 Current 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 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 t
93. ete 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 unit 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 Sonar Service lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the GPSMAP 3205 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 b
94. ew and select XM Radio channels add or delete favorites and obtain radio ID and XM WX Weather service level information The XM tab contains two sub tabs Audio and Information The XM tab appears only if the Weather or XM Audio check box is selected on the Main Menu System tab and you have a GDL30 30A connected to your GPSMAP 3205 NOTE You must have a GDL30A connected to your GPSMAP 3205 and your stereo receiver and a subscription to XM Radio to use the XM Radio feature For more information see the GDL 30 30A Owner s Manual Audio Sub Tab Use the Audio sub tab to view and select XM Radio channels add a channel to or remove a channel from the Favorites category scan channels and turn audio output on or off The Audio sub tab appears only if the XM Audio check box is selected on the Main Menu System tab Channel number Category Favortes lst Artst Song ttle Channel name GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt XM tab To select an XM Radio channel 1 Highlight the song area and press ENTER 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a channel and press ENTER 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 the channel to delete and then press the Delet
95. formation on the Map Page you can press ADJ MENU to access many of the radar options NOTE Changing the map scale does not change the radar range When you zoom in or our on the Map Page the radar overlay is scaled to fit To overlay radar data on the Map Page On the Map Page press the Show Radar soft key 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 Radar Tab When a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 marine radar is connected to the GPSMAP 3205 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 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 radar usIng 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 Orientation sets the orientation of the Radar Page display The settings are heading Up North Up
96. ge Send the unit freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station Online 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 Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Tel 913 397 8200 or Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK 800 800 1020 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 913 397 8282 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manua
97. ghlight the adjustment button to the right of the Course column header and press ENTER The middle title is highlighted Plannng features 2 Press left or right on the ROCKER to select one of nine available planning features including ETA Estimated Time of Arrival at point Fuel to point Leg Dist Leg Fuel Leg Time Sunrise Sunset at point location and 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 30 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages gt overvIew MaIn paGes The GPSMAP 3205 has four main pages that are always available Map Page Map Split Page Compass Page and 3D Highway Page Press PAGE to cycle through the main pages in order If you have a GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 with transducer connected to the GPSMAP 3205 a Sonar Page is inserted into the page sequence When the unit is turned on the Map Page appears As you add optional hardware to the MFD 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 3D Highway Page Compass Page Map Page Pages Map Split Page 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 activ
98. gs 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 1 Press ADJ MENU to open the Radar adjustment menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change and then press ENTER 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 preset 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
99. h 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 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 Transducer at surface Enter a postve number to show depth from bottom of keel Transducer at bottom of keel Enter a negatve 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 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 distance time speed It is recommended that the calibration take place in water having littl
100. he 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 3205 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 icon status colors are Red acquiring satellites lost satellite reception Orange ready for navigation ready for navigation with WAAS Gray lost GPS connection Check GPS antenna wiring connections The GPS tab on the Main Menu page 42 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 tab a signal strength bar for each satellite in view appears on the right 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 page 98 in the Appendix GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 gettIng started gt InItIalIzIng the gPs receIver The sky view shows a birds eye view of the location of each satellite relat
101. he available Display sub tab options are 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 screen 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 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar tab 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 Waypoints show user waypoints on the Radar Page Bearing line show a bearing 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 MARPA Sub Tab The MARPA sub tab contains settings for Vector Length Target Histo
102. he 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 Use the Setup sub tab to customize preset weather displays and view legends for all weather conditions GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt understandIng radar usInG 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 3205 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 NOTE You must have a GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 or GMR 404 406 marine radar installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205 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 tr
103. he route and press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page Review Waypoint Page 3 Press the Rmv From Rt soft key to remove the point from the route press the Move Wpt 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 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 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes Route leg to change 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 4 Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want to add a route point 5 Press ENTER to add the point to the route To remove a point from a 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 Select the point you want to remove from the route and press the Remove soft key To graphically edit a route on the map 1 On the Routes
104. hlight the On field and press ENTER 2 Enter a date and press ENTER The tide chart is updated to show tide information for 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 MaIn Menu gt tIde tab Current Sub Tab The Current sub tab contains graphical charts showing 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 US 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 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 The bottom of each chart sho
105. ich 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 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt navIgatIon terMs Time to Dest the estimated time required to reach a Go To destination 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 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
106. icture 4x Zoom displays the 4x zoomed picture Btm Bottom lock displays the Bottom Lock returns from the bottom up picture When using this setting BL appears at the bottom of the screen Zoom View available when you select a Zoom scale other than Off You can use the Zoom View setting to change the viewing range of a zoomed display Auto follows the water bottom If the display is Bottom lock the Span setting adjusts how far off the bottom the unit shows data Tools controls the display of useful sonar tools The following options are available A scope when you turn on A scope a vertical flasher bar appears on 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 Color Bar shows a gradient scale of the current Color Gain setting Temp Graph appears only if you have a temperature capable transducer This setting toggles on or off the display of a temperature graph on the bottom of a Sonar Page and it matches the scrolling data Setup opens the Sonar tab 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 3205 Owner s
107. igh Speed supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers Garmin Remote Sonar used when connecting to an optional GSD 20 21 remote sonar unit 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 NMEA high Speed supports the input or output of standard 0183 data for most AIS receivers Garmin Remote Sonar used when connecting to an optional GSD 20 21 remote sonar unit 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 1 and Port 2 NMEA outputs 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt sYsteM tab Network You can select the method to upload or download user data on networked MFDs Merge User Data merges the user data for all MFDs on each MFD Clone User Data the user data from the MFD initiating the clone replaces the user data on all other MFDs attached to the network NMEA Interface If you are going to use the GPSMAP 3205 with a NMEA device such as a radio or autopilot the unit needs to be set to input output NMEA data See the
108. imulator Mode page 6 Press either the Sim Dstrs Call or Sim Posn Rpt soft key to simulate a Distress Call or a Position Report This is helpful practice before connecting to the real system The Distress Call simulator also helps to determine whether alarms are working properly DSC Setup Simulator Mode Shown Using the NAV Key The receiver of a distress call or position report can quickly navigate to the caller using the NAV key When the call is logged press NAV and select Go To lt MMSI number gt or Go To lt Name gt 5 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt card tab 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 and Garmin s MapSource software program 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 4 If transferring data from the card to the GPSMAP 3205 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 item
109. in the Appendix An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IntroductIon gt table of contents table of contents Introduction i Installing Your GPSMAP 3205 i About This Manual i Product Registration v Contact Garmin v Software License Agreement v Warnings vi Important Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad 2 Using Soft Keys
110. ive 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 a Track Up configuration causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading GPS Tab Status field GPS status con Status bar 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 Receiver Status and Accuracy The receiver status is shown in the Status field on the Info sub tab Current accuracy is shown in the EPE Estimated Position Error field Accuracy uses many factors such as the number of received GPS satellites signal strength and satellite orientation to calculate location accuracy in feet or meters The Status field shows one of the following conditions 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 Ready For Navigation at least thre
111. justments 4 To exit any of the adjustment options press the Back soft key or press QUIT To change a Sonar 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 Off 1 100 3 Press ENTER to accept the change or QUIT to close the Sonar adjustment menu The Sonar adjustment 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
112. l 0 aPPendIX gt fcc coMPlIance IndustrY canada coMPlIance and declaratIon of conforMItY doc FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 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 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product does not contain any u
113. lAWS For more information go to www garmin com aboutGarmin environment disposal jsp GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual gettIng started gt unIt overvIew GettInG started Unit Overview Connecton ports Seral number tag Interface keys Soft keys PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK ADJ MENU DATA FCTN FIND CNFG NAV MOB Data card slot Slde the data card door n the drecton of the arrow to the left and pull to open t 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual gettIng started gt usIng the gPsMaP 3205 KeYPad Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad DATA CNFG Key Press to show or hide function windows and data fields on any main page Press and hold to show the Configuration window POWER Key Press and hold to turn the unit on or off Press and release to adjust backlighting QUIT Key Press to cancel data entry or exit a page ENTER MARK Key Press and release to enter highlighted items and data or confirm on screen messages Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint ADJ MENU Key Press and release to view options for a page Press and hold to open the Main Menu RANGE Keys Press to zoom in or out on the map ROCKER Key Press up down right or left to move through lists highlight fields on screen buttons and icons enter data or move the map pointer NAV MOB Key Press to open the Navigation menu Press an
114. ld and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off Sonar Alarms Use the Sonar sub tab to set sonar alarms including shallow or deep water water temperature and fish The Sonar sub tab contains the following alarms 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 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 21 or GSD 22 for the sonar alarms to function 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 3205 for weather alarms to function 5 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt sYsteM tab System Tab The System tab consists of five sub tabs General Units Time Comm and Update 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
115. lect 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 Tide Stations Near Your Location If you are not within this range 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 Select 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 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 hig
116. n an electronic map An emergency DSC Distress Call allows a vessel in trouble to transmit a substantial 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 callers position Any time a vessel receives a DSC call they can store that location and quickly navigate to that position using a Go To This makes DSC a time saver especially in an emergency situation To use DSC users must first register their VHF radio with the FCC and receive a Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI number 00 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt dIgItal selectIve callIng dsc What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity MMSI basically 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 Ser
117. n beginning on page 81 for more information NOTE You must have a GDL30 GDL 30A Marine Weather Audio Satellite Receiver installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205 and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Weather features 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 a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to define items such as submerged hazards or shallow waters Number of wayponts remanng Number of used wayponts User Sub Tab The User sub tab on the Points tab displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory From the 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 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 location 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 Routes Tab The Routes tab contains a list of available routes See the Creating and Using
118. n 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 3 Press right on the ROCKER to move to the next character on the line or 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 3205 comes preloaded with the latest Marine Detail Charts of the United States coastline including Alaska and Hawaii using the new 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 Optional preprogrammed Garmin data cards and MapSource CD ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 3205 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 p
119. navigate to a destination Go To Point Follow Track TracBack and Follow Route When you are actively navigating you see a straight line that always runs from your current location to the destination on the Map Page The easiest method for selecting a destination is 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 graphically from the map display Destnaton Current locaton Navigating to a Destination 20 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt navIgatIng to a destInatIon To initiate a Go To from a point list 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight 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 from the By Name or Nearest tab list 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 current location to the Go To point To stop navigation 1 Press NAV 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER Selecting a Go To Destinati
120. nclude Off All Ranges or from 30 ft to 800 nm 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 To access weather setup options from the Main Menu 1 Highlight the Weather tab and then use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup sub tab 2 Highlight the on screen button for the weather preset you want to customize and press ENTER 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual XM wX weather gt custoMIzIng Preset weather dIsPlaYs 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 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 pr
121. netic variation at your current location and press 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 GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 to external NMEA devices or a personal computer The unit supports two input output ports NOTE See the GPSMAP 3205 amp GPS17 Installation Instructions for more information on wiring and NMEA information Port 1 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 support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences You can also adjust the NMEA output NMEA h
122. nished System Alarms Use the System sub tab to set alarms for the system clock batteries and GPS accuracy The System sub tab contains the following alarms Clock provides an alarm for the system clock Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu Remember to enter alarm times in the same time format UTC or local you are using for your system The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work Battery sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a user determined low voltage GPS Accuracy sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user determined value GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 MaIn Menu gt alarMs tab Nav Navigation Alarms Use the Nav sub tab to set navigational alarms including anchor drag arrival and off course The Nav sub tab contains the following alarms Anchor Drag sets an alarm to sound when a specified drift distance is exceeded Enter a value in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off 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 fie
123. nly as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of map data in this product THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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 Securely pack the unit and a copy of the original sales receipt which is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs Write the tracking number clearly on the outside of the packa
124. nt 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 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 Date Tme Locaton Moon phase Sun locaton Horzon 0 20 5 Overhead 0 Sky vew wndow Sun Moon event tmes The Celestial tab contains the following soft keys North Up Track Up fixes the sky view window display to a north heading or to the current track heading Current Date press to show Celestial information for today s date GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt trIP tab To view celestial information for a different location 1 On the Celestial tab highlight the At field and press ENTER
125. nt symbol field to the left of the waypoint name and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to select a different symbol and press ENTER 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 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt revIewIng and edItIng waYPoInts To access the map window on the Review Waypoint Page 1 Press FCTN to highlight the map window You can pan the map change the map range or use the map pointer to select a location Review Waypoint Page Map wndow 2 Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page Projecting a Waypoint You can modify a waypoint by moving or projecting the distance and bearing from its present location to a new location To move the waypoint on the map 1 Press the Move Wpt soft key The map window on the right side of the page is highlighted with the selected waypoint centered and highlighted on a map display The word MOVE appears below the pointer 2 Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the new location The distance and bearing from the waypoint s current location appears in the upper left corner of the map window 3 Press ENTER to accept the new waypoint location 4 Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual
126. nts Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com 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 November 2007 190 00566 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IntroductIon gt InstallIng Your gPsMaP 3205 and about thIs Manual IntroductIon Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 3205 The GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 To install the GPSMAP 3205 refer to the GPSMAP 3205 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
127. of the map display to the current track heading Set to All Ranges for constant Track Up The numeric value is the map range at which the unit switches to North Up when zooming out Course Up fixes the map so the direction of navigation is always up and turns the course line vertical on the screen Defaults restores map settings to factory defaults for all tabs Press the Defaults soft key to restore original settings Detail Sub Tab Use the Detail sub tab to control the amount of detail for charts waypoints active routes Tide Stations services saved tracks and track logs shown on the Map Page The Details sub tab contains the following options Chart controls how much map detail you see and which charts the unit chooses to use for a particular zoom range Select Most More Normal less or least 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 NOTE Some types of data only show up to certain zoom scales GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt MaP tab Labels Sub Tab Use the Labels sub tab to select the screen size of the text for a given map item The Labels sub tab contains the following options Chart Waypoints Active Route Tide Stations Services Spot Soundings lat lon Grid controls the screen size of the text for a given
128. on Graphically A graphical Go To can be used to select one of three items from the map display an existing waypoint on screen map items such as rivers cities navaids or a new map point If you select a map item as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 3205 automatically uses the name of the map item but the point is not stored in the waypoint list If you select a new map point non map item as the Go To destination the GPSMAP 3205 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 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 is the active track An active track can be stored in the unit and when stored is referred to as saved Both the Follow Track and TracBack options navigate in the same way Follow Track uses stored or saved tracks TracBack uses your current or
129. only to facilitate not to replace the use of authorized government charts Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely Use this unit only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precice measurement of direction distance location or topography 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 provided in accordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information Warnings Important Information 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 some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org Hg lAMPS INSIDE ThIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURy AND MUST BE RECyClED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO lOCAl STATE OR FEDERAl
130. ons much like if you took a picture of an aquarium Only the depth of the item in the water is shown The Sonar display does not show you where an item is located horizontally in the water as shown in the following illustrations The fish is not directly above the tree in reality but it can look like it is on the Sonar Page 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 The bottom of the water is always going to be the strongest signal and therefore the most intense color The bottom is the continuous intensely colored line running across the bottom of the screen The GPSMAP 3205 includes the latest technology in interpreting bottom signals it can see through fish structures and thermoclines shown in the weakest colors Large schools of fish or dense structures close to the bottom can affect water depth return readings NOTE If the GPSMAP 3205 is unable to track the bottom for any reason the digits in the depth window flashes on and off to alert you that the unit is not tracking the bottom At the top of the screen you might see a grouping of intense colors This area is surface clutter which can be caused by waves or any other sonar interference at the surface of the water Too much surface clutter can obscure your view of fish You can turn down th
131. or Course Up 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 standby for 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 transmission for 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 Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for Center Offset Rings Background color Heading Line Bearing Reference and Navigation Features T
132. ou are alerted only to the closest proximity waypoint Proxmty crcle Proxmty waypont GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt navIgatIng to a destInatIon 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 highlighted 5 Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius 6 Use the ROCKER to enter a distance up to 99 99 units and 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 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 Navigating to a Destination Using the NAV key the GPSMAP 3205 provides four ways to
133. p 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 to change and press ENTER 3 Press QUIT to return to the Sonar Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual usIng sonar gt sonar tab 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 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 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 Automatic Scroll Speed limit automatically adjusts the Scroll rate with the speed of your vessel Entering your maximum cruising speed produces a 100 scroll rate when you reac
134. p sounds if enabled when a fish is 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 connections 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 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt Messages and alarMs 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 del
135. r 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 3205 is 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 03 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 3205 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
136. re 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 is highlighted in yellow The following terms are used throughout this manual highlight move the highlighted area on the screen up down left or right 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 Field the location on a page where data or an option can be entered and displayed The pointer is placed on 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 it On Screen button use the ROCKER to highlight an on screen button and press ENTER to select the button Feld On screen button Highlighted field 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 tim
137. reprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt usIng the gPsMaP 3205 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 to increase the mapping capability of your new chartplotter NOTE When networking with a Garmin GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series unit map data is not shared Using the Map Pointer Use the map pointer to pan away from your current location and scroll to other map areas around the world even outside of your current detail coverage As you pan past the edge of the map display the screen scrolls forward to provide continuous map coverage 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 tem name ponter coordnates dstance and bearng Map ponter To move the map pointer Press the ROCKER to move the map pointer in an up down left right or diagonal direction 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 coordinates 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
138. rning Page 4 water immersion 102 water speed 78 104 water temperature alarm 57 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 IndeX waypoints 12 24 94 creating 13 deleting 18 editing 15 marking 12 77 moving 16 proximity 18 referencing 17 reviewing 15 underwater 77 using 12 waypoint list 17 waypoint name changing 15 waypoint symbol changing 15 weakest returns 73 weather alarms 57 Weather tab 83 84 whiteline 74 75 Wide Area Augmentation System See WAAS wide beam 72 X XM tab 70 71 XM WX weather 81 83 customizing 81 forecast 83 Z zoom 35 76 87 88 Zoom level 88 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 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00566 00 Rev D
139. rst time you turn on the GPSMAP 3205 and GPS 17 receiver the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location To ensure proper initialization the GPSMAP 3205 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode To turn on the GPSMAP 3205 1 Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns on 2 When I Agree is highlighted on the Warning Page press ENTER to open the Map Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual gettIng started gt InItIalIzIng the gPs receIver To turn off the GPSMAP 3205 Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off Adjusting the Backlight You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3205 from any page by using the POWER BACKlIGhT key 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 decrease TIP After you open the Backlight adjustment window press the POWER BACKlIGhT key repeatedly to cycle through the three backlight settings Highest Selectable and Lowest Highest Selectable Lowest 3 Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window Initializing the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSMAP 3205 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 MFD to search for attached devices When the search is complete t
140. ry Own Vessel Safe Zone Tine To Safe Zone Safe Ring Zone and Velocity Reference 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 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 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 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 radar usIng radar gt radar tab Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced sub tab to set AFC mode front of boat offset and
141. s on your GPS 5 A Transfer Complete message appears after the data is transferred Press QUIT GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 55 MaIn Menu gt Messages tab Messages Tab The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3205 Use the ROCKER to scroll through the messages The date and time when each message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab 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 Highlight a message and press ENTER A window opens showing detailed information for the selected message 5 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt alarMs tab Alarms Tab Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings The Alarms tab is divided into three sub tabs System Nav and Sonar Alarm messages appear in red across the status bar or changes 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 To set an alarm 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the System Nav or Sonar sub tab 2 Highlight the field next to the alarm name you want 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 fi
142. s such as buildings or mountains WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 3205 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 satellite locations and current state of development visit the FAA web site gps faa gov Because WAAS requires CPU resources of the GPSMAP 3205 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 Digital Selective Calling DSC Digital Selective Calling DSC uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System 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 one another When a DSC position is received the mariner can choose to create a waypoint or to show the received position o
143. selects the route leg closest to your current location as the active leg the active leg defines the current from and to waypoints 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual basIc oPeratIon gt creatIng and usIng routes Creating a Quick NAV Route Use the Create QUICK soft key to create a quick route To create and navigate a QUICK NAV route 1 Press NAV MOB and highlight Follow Route 2 Press the Create QUICK soft key 3 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 4 Repeat step 3 until you finish defining all route waypoints 5 Press QUIT twice to start your QUICK NAV route Copying a Route Use the Copy soft key on the Route tab to copy an existing route To copy a 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 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
144. ser serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs 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 Industry Canada Compliance Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 210 Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS 310 Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 3205 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products gpsmap3205 Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt euroPean lIcense requIreMents and XM satellIte radIo servIce agreeMent European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements for the GMR 20 40 GMR 21 41 and GMR 404 406 marine radar Austria I Luxembourg I Belgium G The Netherlands I Czech Republic I Poland G Denmark G Portugal G Estonia I Slovakia Finland I Slovenia G France G Spain Germany G Sweden G Greece G United Kingdom I Hungary Cyprus G Ireland I Malta Italy G Iceland G Latvia I Norway I Lithu
145. stance and bearng Ponter coordnates To reference pont From reference pont Hiding and Showing Map Details Use the hide Detail Show Detail soft key to toggle between showing or hiding Spot Soundings and Map Outlines for easier viewing 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 3 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Pages 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 Map Page with Detail Shown Spot soundngs BlueChart data Map Page with Detail Hidden Changing Map Setup Features Use the Setup Map Setup option to configure the 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 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
146. strong yellow medium green weaker and blue weakest Use the Fish Symbols option to view the actual sonar data fish symbols or a combination of both Fish symbols appear as red When the unit is set to Dual Frequency the appearance of the fish symbols changes Fish symbols from the center of the beam 200kHz are solid or narrow arches but the returns from the edges of the beam 50kHz are hollow or wide arches 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 range dual frequency Dual returns on the other half The display mode appears at the bottom of each sonar display Sonar Page with Split Screen GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 usIng sonar gt sonar Page Configuring the Sonar Page You can customize the Sonar page to fit your navigational needs See Configuring Main Pages on page 31 for more information 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 to open the Sonar adjustment menu 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 ad
147. t 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 for 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 Wde Beam Narrow Beam GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 usIng sonar gt understandIng sonar The wide beam is more helpful in shallow water because it gives you a much wider view of objects in the water including areas beyond the sides of your boat At a 30 foot depth the wide beam covers the area of approximately a 20 foot circle Understanding the Sonar Display One of the first things to 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 Sonar Page does not show a three dimensional representation of the underwater environment Instead the display is in two dimensi
148. ta card door n the drecton of the arrow to the left and pull to open t Data Card Slot To remove a data card 1 Open the data card door by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow and lift the door open from left to right 2 Grasp the card handle and pull out firmly 3 If the unit is on a confirmation tone sounds when the data card is removed GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt satellIte InforMatIon and what Is waas egnos Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45 90 Outer ring the horizon Inner ring 45 above the horizon Center dot 90 above the horizon Satellite Location 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 represents 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 The hollow gray bar means the GPS is in the process of storing orbital data it is receiving from the satellite signal When the bar turns solid green the GPS is using
149. ter to the target location 2 Press the Acquire Target soft key When a target is first acquired a red box appears around the target When MARPA begins tracking the target the box is replaced with the appropriate symbol GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar Page Acqurng target Dangerous target Safe targets To view the MARPA List Press the MARPA List soft key Enter Standby Begin Transmitting The Enter Standby Begin Transmitting option allows you 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 NOTE This option is available only if you are using a GMR 404 406 radar 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt MaP Page radar overlaY and radar tab Map Page Radar Overlay Radar information can be shown as an overlay on the Map Page When you overlay radar in
150. ter 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 1 2 3 Actve functon wndow 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 Function Window Adjustments Each active function window except the Compass has specific adjustment ADJ 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 active highlighted function window As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 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 to show the available options window The adjustment menu appears for the highlighted or active function window 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight an option and press ENTER
151. 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 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 Accuracy Sgnal strength bars Recever status Sky vew GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 3 MaIn Menu gt tIde tab Tide Tab Use the Tide tab to view tide and current information The Tide tab contains two sub tabs Tide and Current 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 US 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 th
152. 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 GPS gets date and time information from the satellite s on board atomic clock When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or 3D GPS location the current location is shown in the selected location format 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 users 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 MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standard 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 referen
153. 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 download Garmin s Loran TD Position Format Handbook from the Garmin Web site Caring for the GPSMAP 3205 The GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 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 3205 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may occur such as in the trunk of a ca
154. tings are available Distance records the track based on a user defined distance between points Time records track plot based on a user defined time interval Resolution records 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 defines the distance or time used to record the track log The following soft keys are available Save saves the current active track log Clear clears the active track log currently stored in memory GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 5 MaIn Menu gt dsc dIgItal selectIve callIng tab Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved track logs and allows TracBack activation and a map display of saved track logs You can save up to 15 track logs in memory with up to 700 track log points in each saved log On the Saved sub tab the following soft keys are available Review Map opens the Saved Track window so you can review the selected track Delete deletes the highlighted saved track log from memory Delete All deletes all saved track logs from memory DSC Digital Selective Calling Tab Use the DSC tab
155. tion format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or you want to use a format you are familiar with The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hddd mm mmm Depth select the units of measure for depth in Feet ft Fathoms fa or Meters m You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a Garmin Sonar Module for the depth to appear 0 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt sYsteM tab Map Datum manually select the datum reference used to determine a given location The default setting is WGS 84 The unit automatically selects the best datum depending on your chosen position format Datums are used to describe geographic locations for surveying mapping and 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 WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance Temperature sets 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 Distance Speed and Elevation sets the units of measure for distance speed and elevation readouts
156. uational awareness 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 The AIS sub tab contains the following options 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 The Source sub tab contains the following options Basemap turns the built in basemap on or off Card Maps turns all optional BlueChart g2 or MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt sonar tab Use the Advanced soft key to show a list of the 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 1 Press the Advanced soft key to open the Advanced Map Card Setup window 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a map family in the Map Family Name list 3
157. umber 100 MOB 23 moon phase 46 moon rise set 46 motor speed high 91 normal 91 N narrow beam 72 NAV MOB Key 2 19 22 53 navigating a saved route 25 Navigation Features 87 93 94 navigation terms 105 Nav alarms 57 NMEA 61 interface 62 output setup 62 north reference 60 O off course alarm 57 on screen buttons 9 options selecting 9 orientation 66 93 Own Vessel Safe Zone 94 P Pages tab 63 PAGE Key 2 pointer mode 35 position format 59 position mode 35 position report 52 POWER Key 2 precipitation 81 pressure 60 proximity alarms 19 proximity waypoints 19 clearing 19 proximity waypoint list 18 Q QUIT Key 2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual IndeX R Radar 84 95 adjustment menu 87 background color 93 overlay 92 range rings 84 understanding 84 Radar Page 86 Radar tab 92 95 Advanced sub tab 95 Display sub tab 93 General sub tab 93 MARPA sub tab 94 radar warming up 84 rain clutter 87 RANGE Keys 2 range rings 85 re evaluate route 25 receiver status 5 referencing waypoints 17 replace from card 54 review waypoint page 15 rings 93 ROCKER Key 2 routes 24 29 copying 26 creating 24 deleting 26 editing 26 navigating 25 planning 29 TracBack 21 Routes tab 49 S safety feature 84 safe zone ring 94 satellite location 98 satellite sky view 98 saved tracks 51 scale log and graph 80 scroll bar 8 sea clutter 87 sea surface 81 serial number electronic 58 services 58
158. urrent heading GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar Page Radar Page With the radar properly installed when you turn on your GPSMAP 3205 it should detect the radar as a new network connection NOTE A software update may be needed for the radar to function properly If the message Incompatible Software Version appears when you turn on the GPSMAP 3205 you must update your GPSMAP 3205 software A software update card is 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 Radar Page Configuring the Radar Page You can customize the appearance of the Radar Page See Configuring Main Pages on page 31 for more information To add or remove functions on the Radar Page 1 Open the Radar Page and then press and hold the DATA CNFG key 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 next to them appear on the Radar Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual radar usIng radar gt radar Page Using the Radar Adjustment Menu Use the Radar adjustment menu to access the settin
159. vice 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 waters 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 contact www navcen uscg gov marcomms gmdss mmsi htm or wireless fcc gov marine Non Federal Users in the United States Commercial users or those who travel outside the USA 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 contact wireless fcc gov marine fctsht14 html If your vessel requires licensing by the FCC you will 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 Users Outside the United States Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their telecommunications authorit
160. ws 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 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 3205 Owner s Manual MaIn Menu gt celestIal tab To select a Current Station from a map location 1 Highlight the For field and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page 2 Highlight Map Position and press ENTER to open the Select 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 Curre
161. x 197 mm x 75 mm Weight 1 8 lbs 0 8 kg Display 5 diagonal 12 7 cm high 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 131 F 15 C to 55 C Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX 7 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 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 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the US DOD imposed Selective Availability Program Power Source 10 35v DC Usage 12 watts max at 10v DC Fuse AGC 2 2 0 Amp GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual aPPendIX gt InstallIng and reMovIng data card Installing and Removing the Data Card The GPSMAP 3205 uses optional preprogrammed Garmin marine BlueChart g2 and MapSource data cards The data card is installed in the card slot located on the front left of the unit Data cards can be installed or removed at any time whether the unit is on or off To install the data card
162. y 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 recreational vessels Information is available at the following Web site www ccg gcc gc ca mcts sctm docs mmsi MMSI_e htm For more information regarding MMSIs visit 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 When the Garmin GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 amp GPS 17 Installation Instructions GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 0 aPPendIX gt loran td sYsteM LORAN TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid op
163. y to delete the entry or press the Create Wpt soft key to create a waypoint Review DSC Waypoint GPSMAP 3205 Owner s Manual 53 MaIn Menu gt dsc dIgItal selectIve callIng tab DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts like a phone book and can save up to 100 contacts The directory lists all contacts by name and MMSI number Press ADJ from this page to delete a highlighted entry or delete all entries To add a new directory item 1 Press the New Item soft key The Directory Item Review window allows you to enter information of a known contact 2 Highlight the MMSI Name or Comment field and press ENTER 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to enter information and press ENTER 4 Press the OK soft key to save the entry After creating a New Directory Item entry the name created is 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 is only available in the GPS Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to other DSC users Setting Up DSC Use the DSC Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off If you have more than one chartplotter and you only want DSC to show on one chartplotter turn off DSC on all but one unit You can use the Setup sub tab to simulate distress calls or position reports on this page while the unit is in S

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