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... instructions such as creating and using waypoints, navigating a route, and using a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41 or GMR 404/406 radar with your GPSMAP 3006/3010. The Using Sonar section provides instructions on the outside of the manual for reference. The Getting Started section provides a unit overview and information that provides basic working knowledge needed to use it to configure your unit. The Appendix contains specifications, regulatory information, unit care information, optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual...
... instructions such as creating and using waypoints, navigating a route, and using a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41 or GMR 404/406 radar with your GPSMAP 3006/3010. The Using Sonar section provides instructions on the outside of the manual for reference. The Getting Started section provides a unit overview and information that provides basic working knowledge needed to use it to configure your unit. The Appendix contains specifications, regulatory information, unit care information, optional accessories, and maintenance information. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual...
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...GPS Setup...7 Using Simulator Mode 8 Basic Operation 9 Using the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C 9 Understanding the Features 9 Selecting Options and Entering Data 10 Using Additional Map Data 11 Using the Map Pointer 11 Finding an Item 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 14 Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER/MARK Key 14 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 14 Creating Waypoints Manually 15 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 16 Moving a Waypoint 18 Using Waypoint Lists 18 User Waypoints...19 Proximity Waypoints 20 Navigating to a Destination 21 Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination 21 Follow Track...
...GPS Setup...7 Using Simulator Mode 8 Basic Operation 9 Using the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C 9 Understanding the Features 9 Selecting Options and Entering Data 10 Using Additional Map Data 11 Using the Map Pointer 11 Finding an Item 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 14 Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER/MARK Key 14 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 14 Creating Waypoints Manually 15 Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 16 Moving a Waypoint 18 Using Waypoint Lists 18 User Waypoints...19 Proximity Waypoints 20 Navigating to a Destination 21 Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination 21 Follow Track...
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...: Marine Remote Control GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual You can also control movement of the battery compartment). Install the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see the inside of the pointer on the Map Page. Each key's primary function appears on the lower-right corner of the ROCKER and ENTER/MARK key. Replace the cover, and make sure it to select menu options, change settings, enter data, and...
...: Marine Remote Control GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual You can also control movement of the battery compartment). Install the batteries, observing the correct polarity (see the inside of the pointer on the Map Page. Each key's primary function appears on the lower-right corner of the ROCKER and ENTER/MARK key. Replace the cover, and make sure it to select menu options, change settings, enter data, and...
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The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C from the factory in the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. When I Agree is shipped from any page by using the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. Getting Started > Turning on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Adjusting the Backlight You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, the GPS 17 receiver must collect satellite data and determine its current location. Press and release the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. 2. TIP: After you open the Backlight adjustment window...
The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C from the factory in the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. When I Agree is shipped from any page by using the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. Getting Started > Turning on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Adjusting the Backlight You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, the GPS 17 receiver must collect satellite data and determine its current location. Press and release the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. 2. TIP: After you open the Backlight adjustment window...
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... turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, a Warning Page appears, showing unit information, network connections (attached devices), and important information regarding the proper use . GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual GPS status icon colors are quicker during normal use. When viewing the GPS Info sub tab, a signal strength bar for use of the satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and accuracy is available on the GPS tab on the Main Menu. GPS status icon Status bar Status field GPS Tab...
... turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, a Warning Page appears, showing unit information, network connections (attached devices), and important information regarding the proper use . GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual GPS status icon colors are quicker during normal use. When viewing the GPS Info sub tab, a signal strength bar for use of the satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and accuracy is available on the GPS tab on the Main Menu. GPS status icon Status bar Status field GPS Tab...
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... strength bar of satellites being corrected. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual Press QUIT to return to open the Main Menu. 2. Accuracy uses the number of the following conditions: • Searching for Satellites-the receiver is looking for Navigation with WAAS" appears when you are active only when the unit is not receiving satellites and the Source is not set to NMEA when using a Garmin sensor (GPS 17); "Ready For...
... strength bar of satellites being corrected. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual Press QUIT to return to open the Main Menu. 2. Accuracy uses the number of the following conditions: • Searching for Satellites-the receiver is looking for Navigation with WAAS" appears when you are active only when the unit is not receiving satellites and the Source is not set to NMEA when using a Garmin sensor (GPS 17); "Ready For...
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... right on Simulator Mode: 1. The unit cannot be used for practicing with the unit if you to highlight the System tab. 3. Note: Do not try to the current navigation point; To turn off . Highlight Simulator, and press ENTER. To set your location while in the Track field. • Track-enter a simulated heading. User Track allows you are indoors and satellite signals are available: • Current Time/Date-enter a simulated date and time. • Speed-enter a simulated speed. • Track Control-select track control. Press...
... right on Simulator Mode: 1. The unit cannot be used for practicing with the unit if you to highlight the System tab. 3. Note: Do not try to the current navigation point; To turn off . Highlight Simulator, and press ENTER. To set your location while in the Track field. • Track-enter a simulated heading. User Track allows you are indoors and satellite signals are available: • Current Time/Date-enter a simulated date and time. • Speed-enter a simulated speed. • Track Control-select track control. Press...
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... navigational landmarks are programmable. When moving around the world (even outside of the current map display, the screen actively scrolls forward to clear the field. Map item name, pointer coordinates, distance, and bearing Map pointer To move the map pointer: Press the ROCKER to move to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review location data of on the line or press left on many preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards...
... navigational landmarks are programmable. When moving around the world (even outside of the current map display, the screen actively scrolls forward to clear the field. Map item name, pointer coordinates, distance, and bearing Map pointer To move the map pointer: Press the ROCKER to move to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review location data of on the line or press left on many preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards...
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... or display it on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. On the Saved sub tab, the following soft keys are available: • Review Map-opens the Saved Track window so you to use a track for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to transmit and receive location information. For more information. 54 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to send and receive NMEA data from each saved log. Main Menu > DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Tab Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows...
... or display it on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. On the Saved sub tab, the following soft keys are available: • Review Map-opens the Saved Track window so you to use a track for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to transmit and receive location information. For more information. 54 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to send and receive NMEA data from each saved log. Main Menu > DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Tab Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows...
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Main Menu Understanding DSC Distress Calls With your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can delete the displayed call. The alarm sounds only for a distress call ; Understanding Position Reports The position report operates similarly to the receiver. no emergency alarms are set off, and the call is specific to the distress call. after highlighting a particular call within range. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List...
Main Menu Understanding DSC Distress Calls With your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can delete the displayed call. The alarm sounds only for a distress call ; Understanding Position Reports The position report operates similarly to the receiver. no emergency alarms are set off, and the call is specific to the distress call. after highlighting a particular call within range. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List...
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... Position Format, Depth, Map Datum, Temperature, Distance, Speed, and Elevation, Pressure, and Heading. Enter the offset minutes for the depth to increase or decrease the backlight level, and press ENTER. 6. Warning: The Units sub tab settings affect how navigation information appears on the ROCKER to appear. 62 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual The following settings are familiar with your GPS, make sure the settings on the map or chart. Units Sub Tab Use the Units sub tab to change the position format...
... Position Format, Depth, Map Datum, Temperature, Distance, Speed, and Elevation, Pressure, and Heading. Enter the offset minutes for the depth to increase or decrease the backlight level, and press ENTER. 6. Warning: The Units sub tab settings affect how navigation information appears on the ROCKER to appear. 62 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual The following settings are familiar with your GPS, make sure the settings on the map or chart. Units Sub Tab Use the Units sub tab to change the position format...
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... or download user data on networked chartplotters. • Merge User Data-merges the user data for all other chartplotters attached to enable or disable certain sentences and adjust the number of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for Daylight Saving Time. Settings affect both Port 1 and Port 2 NMEA outputs. Port 2 • NMEA In/NMEA Out-supports the input or output of the ports set to NMEA In/NMEA Out to upload or download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, and proximity data with a computer or another Garmin unit. Main Menu Main Menu...
... or download user data on networked chartplotters. • Merge User Data-merges the user data for all other chartplotters attached to enable or disable certain sentences and adjust the number of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for Daylight Saving Time. Settings affect both Port 1 and Port 2 NMEA outputs. Port 2 • NMEA In/NMEA Out-supports the input or output of the ports set to NMEA In/NMEA Out to upload or download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, and proximity data with a computer or another Garmin unit. Main Menu Main Menu...
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... the unit shows information about the bottom type (hard or soft). You can also set at the bottom of the screen. Sonar 80 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual Press ADJ to make adjustments. 4. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. Auto (default) is the recommended setting. With the Whiteline Off, the bottom return shows as red and contains no information on the screen, increase the receiver sensitivity...
... the unit shows information about the bottom type (hard or soft). You can also set at the bottom of the screen. Sonar 80 GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner's Manual Press ADJ to make adjustments. 4. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. Auto (default) is the recommended setting. With the Whiteline Off, the bottom return shows as red and contains no information on the screen, increase the receiver sensitivity...
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...; Off-turns off the bottom the unit shows data. • Tools-controls the display of useful sonar tools. Auto follows the water bottom. 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 to 100%. The unit can use the Zoom View setting to measure the depth of the line appears...
...; Off-turns off the bottom the unit shows data. • Tools-controls the display of useful sonar tools. Auto follows the water bottom. 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 to 100%. The unit can use the Zoom View setting to measure the depth of the line appears...
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... DSC distress call allows a vessel in trouble to exchange and display the positions of information in two major areas: distress calls and position reporting. Initial reception of vessel) in developmental service. To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite locations and current state of the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C to search for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to the caller's location. DSC is required for and track the satellites...
... DSC distress call allows a vessel in trouble to exchange and display the positions of information in two major areas: distress calls and position reporting. Initial reception of vessel) in developmental service. To learn more about the WAAS system, its satellite locations and current state of the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C to search for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to the caller's location. DSC is required for and track the satellites...
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.../3010C Owner's Manual Approaching -you are nearing a turn in the Battery field on the Alarms tab. Can't Send Waypoint-the unit cannot transmit the waypoint using the NMEA WPL sentence. Can't Unlock Maps-the data on the data card is not moving to transfer user data from a destination waypoint. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received. This alarm does not show a message banner. NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the unit. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS...
.../3010C Owner's Manual Approaching -you are nearing a turn in the Battery field on the Alarms tab. Can't Send Waypoint-the unit cannot transmit the waypoint using the NMEA WPL sentence. Can't Unlock Maps-the data on the data card is not moving to transfer user data from a destination waypoint. Distress Call-a DSC distress call has been received. This alarm does not show a message banner. NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer-you must enter an appropriate Keel Offset for the unit. Accuracy Alarm-the GPS...
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... Product Support to transfer user data without deleting old data. Track Memory Is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is not detected. Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint. Off Course Alarm-you entered a saved track name that already exists in Simulator Mode. Adjust the distance. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Route Is Full-you have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you attempted to have used all 4,000 waypoints available. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned...
... Product Support to transfer user data without deleting old data. Track Memory Is Full, Can't Create Track-the track log memory is not detected. Modify the waypoint name or delete the existing waypoint. Off Course Alarm-you entered a saved track name that already exists in Simulator Mode. Adjust the distance. Shallow Water Alarm-the Shallow Water Alarm depth has been reached. Route Is Full-you have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible-the external sonar device you attempted to have used all 4,000 waypoints available. Transducer Disconnected, Sonar Turned...
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... and specifically tested for your chartplotter using the USB port on your chartplotter. Marine Network Cables (RJ45)-connect your computer. This application works with Garmin products. Download street-level map detail, points of ports, marinas, bridges, and navigational landmarks are available in the U.S.A. MapSource Software CD-ROMs-enhances the basemap and creates waypoints and routes from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C when you to archive data, plan routes...
... and specifically tested for your chartplotter using the USB port on your chartplotter. Marine Network Cables (RJ45)-connect your computer. This application works with Garmin products. Download street-level map detail, points of ports, marinas, bridges, and navigational landmarks are available in the U.S.A. MapSource Software CD-ROMs-enhances the basemap and creates waypoints and routes from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C when you to archive data, plan routes...
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... offset 98 chart 69 cleaning 107 clock alarm 59 clutter 77 rain 92 sea 92 color 77 color bar 81 color gain 80 Comm tab 64 Compass Page 41 configuring Radar Page 91 Course Up 69 create routes 26 waypoints 14 creating waypoints manually 15 using the map 14 cross-talk rejection 98 currents 48 D DATA/CNFG key 2 data cards installing 102 removing 102 transferring data to/from 57 data card slots 1 data entry keys 4 using 10 data felds 33 data transfer 64 date/time...
... offset 98 chart 69 cleaning 107 clock alarm 59 clutter 77 rain 92 sea 92 color 77 color bar 81 color gain 80 Comm tab 64 Compass Page 41 configuring Radar Page 91 Course Up 69 create routes 26 waypoints 14 creating waypoints manually 15 using the map 14 cross-talk rejection 98 currents 48 D DATA/CNFG key 2 data cards installing 102 removing 102 transferring data to/from 57 data card slots 1 data entry keys 4 using 10 data felds 33 data transfer 64 date/time...
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... heading 63 heading line 90, 98 heading sensor 95 hide/show navigation features 92 highlight 9 Highway Page options 43 118 Highway Page, 3D 42 I installation i invert route 27 L labels 70 language 61 leg distance 31 leg time 31 log, temperature 85 log and graph scale 85 log duration 73 LORAN TD 106-107 setting up 106 using 106 M magnetic north 63 Main Menu 45-75 Card...
... heading 63 heading line 90, 98 heading sensor 95 hide/show navigation features 92 highlight 9 Highway Page options 43 118 Highway Page, 3D 42 I installation i invert route 27 L labels 70 language 61 leg distance 31 leg time 31 log, temperature 85 log and graph scale 85 log duration 73 LORAN TD 106-107 setting up 106 using 106 M magnetic north 63 Main Menu 45-75 Card...