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Question posted by nelsonviajes on April 24th, 2011

Error In Map Position

I have a 3206 GPS chartplotter. In some locatios the boat appears in a wrong location. example: it appears to be over ground.  At the dock the position is Ok. How can I solve this. Nelson

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Installation Instructions - Page 3

... the flush-mount template. Select a suitable location for the GPS 17x antenna on the flush-mount template after cutting, sanding, and filing the hole. Install the four mounting studs into the cutout. The studs are coated with the pilot holes on your GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter. Place the chartplotter in the hole and make sure...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

... additional grommets from your GPSMAP 3000 series chartplotter (Page 6). Using a 1 1/4 in . (31.7 mm) paddle drill bit or hole saw , drill the installation hole. 3. Under-deck-mounting the GPS 17x Antenna The GPS 17x can be used to secure the under a fiberglass surface. 1. Apply a marine sealant around the cable. 6. Mark the location where you want to route...
Installation Instructions - Page 9

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

... Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to configure your unit. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual  You can also find warranty and FCC information in death or serious injury. If any pieces are missing, contact your unit in detail. About This Manual To get the most marine dealers. The Basic Operation section...
Owner's Manual - Page 4

... Marine Remote Control 3 Using Soft Keys...4 Using Data Entry/Shortcut Keys 4 Status Bar...4 Turning on the GPSMAP 3206/3210 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Initializing the GPS Receiver 6 Receiver Status and Accuracy 7 GPS Setup...7 Using Simulator Mode 8 Basic Operation 9 Using the GPSMAP 3206/3210 9 Understanding the Features 9 Selecting Options and Entering Data 10 Using Additional Map...
Owner's Manual - Page 13

...To turn on the GPSMAP 3206/3210 and GPS 17 antenna, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. TIP: After you turn off the GPSMAP 3206/3210: Press and hold... GPSMAP 3206/3210 from the factory in the GPSMAP 3206/3210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. Getting Started Turning on the GPSMAP 3206/3210 Before you open the Map ...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

.../lost GPS connection. (Check GPS antenna wiring connections.) The GPS tab on the right side of the satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and accuracy. GPS status icon colors are quicker during normal use .  GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual When viewing the GPS Info sub tab, a signal strength bar for the GPS satellites. Numbers above the horizon, and the center point a location...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

...satellites visible at least four satellites have been acquired, and your location automatically. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual  Getting Started Receiver Status and Accuracy The receiver status is shown in the EPE (Estimated Position Error) field. Press QUIT to return to initializing the GPS receiver. Highlight the GPS tab, and then highlight the Setup sub tab. This process...
Owner's Manual - Page 45

...) is an important tool that the boat icon moves with your current location). • When the map pointer is stationary, a fixed coordinate location appears in Pointer mode, the map pointer is centered on the screen. • To return to Position mode, press QUIT. Keep in mind that can move the map pointer. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual 37 The distance...
Owner's Manual - Page 49

.... When ever you are following a route or TrackBack, the Compass Page guides you can view both the Map Page and the Radar Page. Main Pages > Map Split Page and Compass Page Compass Page The GPSMAP 3206/3210 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Press and hold the DATA/CNFG key to your...
Owner's Manual - Page 53

...fields. Main Menu > GPS Tab GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of the list.) The information for that hardware device. For more information about GPS, see page 103....GPSMAP 3206/3210 or Garmin Marine Network, additional Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically. The sky view and signal strength bars give you reach the top or bottom of satellite acquisition, receiver...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

... the GPSMAP 3206/3210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions for two major operations-distress calls and position reporting. You can review the selected track. • Delete-deletes the highlighted saved track log from memory. • Delete All-deletes all saved track logs. It also allows you can save up to transmit and receive location information. DSC uses marine...
Owner's Manual - Page 78

Select Auto, Off, or Main Menu > Map Tab Nav Sub Tab Use the Nav sub tab to show or hide certain navigational features on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear. • Course Line-sets the maximum zoom scale at which the course line appears on-screen.
Owner's Manual - Page 94

... This section covers the additional XM WX Weather options for the GPSMAP 3206/3210 when used with XM WX Weather 86 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual When a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver is selected on the System tab, weather options appear on the Map Page. On the Map Page, press the Next Preset soft key to view each weather...
Owner's Manual - Page 112

... the ROCKER to transmit and receive location information. Basic wiring is used by your GPSMAP 3206/3210. Appendix 104 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Effective use DSC, users must first register their database while they immediately receive the position of development, visit the FAA web site (gps.faa.gov). DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to highlight the...
Owner's Manual - Page 114

...mariner, the system is used as TDs. You can be used for inland navigation by the United States Coast Guard. Position...GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS...LORAN receiver....Position Format field, and press ENTER. 2. The LORAN (LOng RAnge Navigation) system covers the entire United States and the U.S. To set or geographical location. GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual When the unit is located...
Owner's Manual - Page 118

... Error-internal problem with the GPS antenna wiring. Use a different number. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received. Take appropriate action. Drift Alarm-the depth has changed by the amount of the Drift Alarm value. Fish Alarm-shows an icon and a beep sounds (if enabled) when a fish is not unlocked for the GPSMAP 3206...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

... with the Data Card Programmer. GDL 30/GDL 30A Marine Weather XM Satelite Receiver-provides graphical and textual marine XM WX weather information that can be viewed through your computer. Appendix 112 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual Download street-level map detail, points of your GPSMAP 3206/3210 chartplotter. Appendix > Optional Accessories Optional Accessories The following...
Owner's Manual - Page 125

... Constant. See AIS automatic scroll speed limit 83 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner's Manual B backlight 5, 61 basic ...active track log 53 ADJ/MENU Key 2 advanced map card setup 71 Advanced sub tab 100 AFC ... windows 35 G gain 80, 92 gain setting 77 Garmin Marine Network 4, 32, 35, 39, 43, 45, 65,...96 Go To 21 Go To Point 21 GPS 17 antenna 5 GPS accuracy alarm 59 GPS status icon 6 GPS tab 6, 45 GSD 20 i, 32, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 126

... satellite location 103 ...27 receiver status ...Map tab 67-71 marine bulletins 88 marine remote control 3 Maritime Mobile Service Identity. PA MMSI number 105 MOB 25 moon phase 49 moon rise/set position 8 simulator track 8 simulator track control 8 skyview orientation 7 soft keys 10, 90 soft structure 77 software license agreement v software update 91 software version 61 Sonar 76-85 GPSMAP 3206...

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