Garmin GPSMAP 2006, GPSMAP 2010 User Manual

GPSMAP 2006/2010

(GPSMAP 2006C and 2010C shown)

chartplotters

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide

Introduction

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Preface

Introduction

Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The
GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2006C/2010/2010C utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full
featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter.

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this operator’s
manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual covers both the monochrome
and color models of the GPSMAP 2006 and 2010. This manual is broken down into two sections for
your convenience.

Section One introduces you to the GPSMAP 2006/2010 and provides a Getting Started tour so that you
may become more familiar with the unit. This section will provide you with a basic working knowledge
necessary to use the unit to its fullest potential.

Section Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features of the
GPSMAP 2006/2010. This allows you to concentrate on a specifi c topic quickly and can be used to look up
detailed information about the GPSMAP 2006/2010.

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE GPSMAP 2006/2010, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI­TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT
CAREFULLY.

GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in
binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual
property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.

Customer Service &

Product Registration

GARMIN’s Customer Service Department can be reached
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Central Standard Time.

By phone at— 1-800-800-1020

By email at— [e-mail]

Check the Garmin Web Site (www.garmin.com) for links to
Product Support and Product FAQ’s

Customer Service Product Registration

Have the external serial number of your GPSMAP 2006/2010
handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for
the Product Registration link on the Home page. Also, be sure
to record your serial number in the area provided on page iii
of this manual.

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.

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Introduction

Warnings and Cautions

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 as required in product literature and copyright
messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources
contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is
particularly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively
expensive.

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CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS
INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL
AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE
REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,
DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.

The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS
equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts,
not replace them. Only offi cial government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe
navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.

Use the GPSMAP 2006/2010 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior
to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 2006/2010 to all available
navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always
resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

FCC Compliance

The GPSMAP 2006/2010 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR
HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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 reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing the
separation between the equipment and receiver and/or connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The GPS GPSMAP 2006/2010 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the
equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

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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.

Introduction

Warranty &

Serial Number

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING
UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 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 CONSE-

Use this area to record the serial number (10-digit number
located in the back of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs
service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe
place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

QUENTIAL 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.

Serial Number:

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 Customer
Service at one of the numbers shown below, for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The
unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package.
The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of
the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.

GARMIN International, Inc. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
1200 East 151st Street Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
USA Only: 800/800.1020 FAX: [phone]

The GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 has no user-serviceable
parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit,
please take it to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010 is fastened shut with screws. Any
attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any
way will void your warranty and may result in permanent
damage to the equipment.

FAX: [phone]

Serial Number

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Introduction

Capabilities

Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 2006/2010 are powerful
navigation devices that can give you the navigation information you need:

Precision Performance

• The GPSMAP 2006/2010 features a high-contrast, ten level gray, 640 x 480 LCD display with
adjustable contrast and backlighting.

• The GPSMAP 2006C/2010C features a high resolution, 256 color, 640 x 480 color LCD display
with adjustable brightness.

• GPS 17N: 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning

• DGPS; USCG and WAAS capable

• Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy case, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7

Advanced Navigating and Plotting

• 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments

• Built-in worldwide basemap includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, U.S. interstates,
state highways and built-in tide information from over 3,000 tide stations around the USA coastline,
Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several Caribbean Islands.

• 50 reversible routes with up to 50 waypoints each

• Enhanced mapping with an additional data card and GARMIN’s BlueChart or MapSource PC products

• Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus sixteen grids, including Maidenhead

• TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position

• Built-in simulator mode

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Introduction............................................................i-vi

Customer Service & Product Registration.............i

Warnings and Cautions ....................................... ii

Warranty and Serial Number..............................iii

Capabilities ........................................................ iv

Table of Contents ................................................ v

“How To” Index.................................................. vi

Section One: Getting Started .............................. 1-13

Looking at the GPSMAP 2006/2010 ....................1

Learning the Keypad ...........................................2

Quick Start Tour - Learning the Basics.................3

Main Pages .......................................................... 4

Activating the Simulator ......................................5

Creating Waypoints.............................................6

Entering Data ......................................................7

Basic Navigation..................................................9

Initializing the GPSMAP 2006/2010..................12

Section Two: Reference ..................................... 14-60

MOB............................................................. 34

Routes ............................................................... 35

Creating........................................................35

Route List Page ............................................. 37

Reviewing and Editing..................................38

Active Route Page..............................................42

Find Feature...................................................... 43

Main Menu Page................................................45

GPS Info Tab ................................................46

Tide Tab .......................................................50

Trip Tab ........................................................ 51

Celestial Tab ................................................. 52

Tracks Tab ....................................................53

Time Tab ......................................................54

Pages Tab......................................................54

System Tab ...................................................55

Units Tab......................................................56

Communication Tab.....................................60

Alarms Tab ...................................................61

Map Page and Options.......................................14

Map Page Confi guration ...............................16

Compass Page and Options ...............................22

Numbers Page and Options...............................23

Highway Page and Options ...............................23

Waypoints .........................................................25

Creating........................................................25

Reviewing and Editing..................................26

Proximity......................................................29

Going to a Destination....................................... 31

TracBack.......................................................32

Appendices........................................................ 62-74

Appendix A: Time Offsets..................................62

Appendix B: Messages ....................................... 63

Appendix C: Map Datums .................................65

Appendix D: Navigation Terms..........................67

Appendix E: Installing Data Cards.....................69

Appendix F: Specifi cations/Interfacing ..............70

Appendix G: Packing List/Accessories ...............71

Appendix H: Index............................................ 72

Introduction

Table of Contents

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Introduction

“How To” Index

TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):

Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 12

Initialize the GPS receiver (fi rst time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Entering data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7

Learn how to operate the unit’s function keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mark your present location as a waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 25

Go to a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 31

The list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd some
of the more important procedures you will use on your new
GPSMAP 2006/2010.

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Create and use a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Learn about the Map page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 9, 14

Pan using the map arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 14

Zoom in or out on the Map page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16

Reconfi gure the Map page display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-21

Access the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 45

Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Change the displayed time (zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setup Loran TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59

View tide information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

View celestial information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Set Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Use the Find function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

View a unit message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Data Card Slots

Function Keys

Main Page Sequence

Looking at the 2006/2010

Mounting Knobs

Getting Started

Getting Started

Soft Keys Data Entry Keys

Power/Data Cable Port

Data Port

for future use

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Function Keys

Main Page Sequence

2006/2010 Keys

The IN Key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in)

The

OUT

Key — adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out)

The

PAG E

Key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in sequence and returns the display

from a submenu page.

The

QUIT

Key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in a reverse sequence, restores the

previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancels an unintended function such as a GOTO.

The

ENTER/MARK

Key — selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate
entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the current location as a waypoint when
pressed and held for more than one second.

The

MENU

Key — displays the Main Menu.

The

NAV

Key — displays a selection list allowing the user to select a navigation option.

The

FIND

Key — allows you to quickly access User Waypoints, and other items used for navigation.

The

MOB

Key — immediately stores the location and gives the option of setting direct navigation.

The

POWER ( )

The

ARROW KEYPAD ( )

Key — is used to turn the unit on and off and to activate the backlight.

— is used to select (highlight) menu options and enter data. It controls the

Left/Right and Up/Down movement of the cursor.

Data Entry Keys

The Data Entry Keys are used when entering alpha-numeric data in the unit, such as a waypoint name.
The Data Entry Keys can be used in conjunction with the ARROW KEYPAD. To select the fi rst letter press
the key once, to select the second letter press the key twice, to select the third letter press the key three
times, or to select the number press the key four times. When you have correct letter or number selected,
pause and the unit will advance the cursor to the next character automatically.

Soft Keys

The Soft Keys are located along the bottom of the display and are used to select options for the page

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that is displayed. To select an option, press the Soft Key below it.

2006/2010 Basic Operation

Before moving ahead to the features of the GPSMAP 2006/2010, you will need to learn basic opera­tions. Many times throughout this manual you will be prompted to press a key. When instructed, press,
then release the key. If the key needs to be held down, the instructions will prompt you.

Turning the GPSMAP 2006/2010 ON:

1. Press the POWER ( ) key.

As the unit powers on, a Warning Page is displayed. After reading the Warning Page, press the
ENTER/MARK key to display the GPS Info on power-up window. (This window will be covered at the
end of the Getting Started section.) Press the ENTER/MARK key to continue to the Map Page.

Adjusting the Contrast and Backlight

The 2006/2010 monochrome versions have adjustments for the Contrast and Backlighting, the color
versions do not have a Contrast adjustment.

Adjusting the Contrast on Monochrome Units:

1. Press the POWER ( ) key to display the Contrast/Backlight Adjustment Window.

2. Press the

3. Press the

ARROW KEYPAD left to decrease (lighten) the Contrast
ARROW KEYPAD right to increase (darken) the Contrast.

The Backlight can be turned off for operation in sunlight or increased in steps to produce the right
lighting for the situation.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Main Page Sequence

Activating the Backlight:

1. Press the POWER ( ) key to activate the Backlight Adjustment Window.

2. To increase the backlighting, press the

3. To decrease the backlighting, press the

TIP:

After the Backlight Adjustment Window is activated, pressing the

through the backlight settings three steps.

ARROW KEYPAD up.

ARROW KEYPAD down.

POWER

key repeatedly will cycle

Contrast Adjustment on Monochrome Units Only

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Main Page Sequence

QUIT QUIT QUIT QUIT

First let’s take a look at the Main Display Pages as they come from the factory. There are fi ve pages:
the Map Page, Compass Page, Numbers Page, Highway Page and the Active Route Page. When the unit is
turned on the fi rst Main Page displayed is the Map Page.

To scroll through the Main Display Pages:

1. Press the PAGE key. Each time the PAGE key is pressed the GPSMAP 2006/2010 will display the next
Main Page.

2. The QUIT key acts like the
will be displayed in a reverse sequence.

PAG E key in reverse. Each time the QUIT key is pressed, the next Main Page

PAG EPAG EPAG EPAGE

Map Page Compass Page

Numbers Page Highway Page Active Route Page

While learning the basic operation of the GPSMAP 2006/2010, let’s put the unit into its Simulator
Mode. The Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit. When the unit is in Simulator Mode, it will
not accept GPS input, but will simulate satellite navigation. When in the Simulator Mode, the GPSMAP
2006/2010 CAN NOT be used for actual navigation.

NOTE: Do not try to navigate while using the Simulator Mode. When the GPSMAP

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2006/2010 is using the built-in simulator, the unit is not accepting GPS input. The unit will,
however, simulate actual satellite navigation.

Activating the Simulator Mode:

1. Press the MENU key.

2. With the ‘GPS Info’ tab displayed, at the lower left of the display will be a

Simulator’, press the SOFT KEY that corresponds with this option. Choose ‘No’ to the retail demonstration
and press ENTER/MARK.

3. The “Simulator Setup” window will be displayed.

SOFT KEY label ‘Start

There are six parameters that can be set for the simulator: “Current Time”, “Current Date”, “Track
Control”, “Track”, “Speed”, and “Set Position” (SOFT KEY). We need to change the “Current Time” and
“Current Date” settings.

There are two methods that you can use when entering alpha-numeric data, one is the
ARROW KEYPAD and the other is the DATA ENTRY keys. We will use the ARROW KEYPAD for
setting the Current Time and Current Date. See page 7 for instructions using the DATA ENTRY keys.

Current Time:

1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Current Time” fi eld and press the ENTER/MARK key.

2. Using the Right/Left function of the
entering the current time.

3. Using the Up/Down function of the
displayed. Press the ARROW KEYPAD to the right to highlight the next digit.

4. Continue this process until the correct “Current Time” is displayed then press the
to accept the new time.

ARROW KEYPAD, place the highlight on the correct digit to begin

ARROW KEYPAD, scroll through the list until the correct number is

ENTER/MARK key

Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Using the Built-in Simulator

Select this SOFT KEY to start the Simulator

Current Date:

1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the “Current Date” fi eld and press the ENTER/MARK key.

2. Using the Right/Left function of the
entering the Current Date.

3. Using the Up/Down function of the
displayed. Press the ARROW KEYPAD to the right to highlight the next digit.

4. When the month is highlighted the Up/Down function of the
the months. Select the current month then move to the next digit.

5. Continue entering the date, when fi nished, press the

ARROW KEYPAD, place the highlight on the correct digit to begin

ARROW KEYPAD, scroll through the list until the correct number is

ARROW KEYPAD will scroll through a list of

ENTER/MARK key to accept the new date.

After the ‘Start Simulator’ SOFT KEY has been pressed, the
“Simulator Setup” window will be displayed. Set the current
time and date, and change the “Track Control” to ‘User Track’.
When fi nished press the QUIT key to begin simulation.

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Symbol Field

Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Creating Waypoints

Name Field

(up to 20 characters)

Comment Field

The Simulator is now set up and ready to use!

Let’s review what we have covered so far:

1. The PAGE and QUIT key will cycle through the Main Pages, the PAGE key in a forward direction and

QUIT key in reverse.

the

2. To select a fi eld or option use the Right/Left and Up/Down functions of the
the cursor or highlight.

3. To activate a fi eld or option, place the highlight over the item and press

4. Use the

ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through alpha-numeric character lists when entering data.

ARROW KEYPAD to control

ENTER/MARK.

Creating Waypoints

There will be many times that you will need to enter data in the GPSMAP 2006/2010, an example is

naming a waypoint. We have already taken a brief look at entering data, but let’s practice some more.

Through this exercise we will create a new waypoint, name the waypoint, and assign a symbol to
the waypoint. The term “Waypoint” may be new to you. You will fi nd the term “Waypoint” is used
frequently when talking about navigation. A “Waypoint” is a position stored in the unit’s memory, that
can be used for navigation. Waypoints are used for direct navigation, or you can use several waypoints
to build a route.

Creating, “Marking” a waypoint in the 2006/2010 is really very easy. The unit has to be turned on and
receiving at least three satellite signals or in Simulator Mode to mark a waypoint.

Marking your present position as a Waypoint:

Distance and Direction

from Captured Location

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Captured Location

Depth Field

1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key (more than 1 second) until the ‘New Waypoint’ window is displayed.

When you hold the ENTER/MARK key, the GPSMAP 2006/2010 captures its current location and
displays the ‘New Waypoint’ window. You can see that the unit assigned a square as the default symbol
and a number as the default name. The ‘OK’ button is highlighted, pressing the ENTER/MARK key
will store the new waypoint using the default settings for the symbol and name, but let’s change them
for practice.

Changing the symbol:

1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the symbol fi eld, then press the ENTER/MARK key. This will

display a list showing all of the available symbols.

2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘Information’ symbol and then press the ENTER/MARK key.

Getting Started

Getting Started

We will enter a new waypoint name using the DATA ENTRY keys. Each DATA ENTRY key has
multiple characters assigned to it. Pressing the key one time will select the fi rst character, twice will select
the second character, three times the third character, and four times will select the number assigned to the
key. The only DATA ENTRY key that does not have four characters is the “+, -, 0” key.

When entering data using the DATA ENTRY keys, press the key repeatedly until the correct character
is selected, then pause briefl y or press the next letter/number from a different key. The unit will automati­cally move the cursor to the next placeholder.

Changing the name:

1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Name fi eld and then press the ENTER/MARK key. This will

activate the fi eld with the highlight on the fi rst placeholder.

2. Press the

3. We will name this waypoint “PRACTICE 1”, press the
set the letter “P”. (If you are entering a letter/number from the same key, pause briefl y and the unit will
move to the next placeholder automatically. Otherwise, press the next letter/number from a different key.)

4. Press the same key three times to set the letter “R”. Continue entering the name until “PRACTICE” is
spelled.

5. To move the cursor to the right one space, press the

6. Finish the waypoint name by selecting the number “1”.

7. Press the

ARROW KEYPAD to the left to clear the fi eld.

DATA ENTRY key labeled “P, Q, R, 6” one time to

ARROW KEYPAD to the right one time.

ENTER/MARK key to accept the new name.

Main Page Sequence

Entering Data

DATA ENTRY keys

Directly below the Name fi eld is a Comment Field. You can enter a comment of up to twenty digits

about the waypoint in this fi eld. For some more practice, enter “First Waypoint” in the comment fi eld.

Entering a Comment:

1. Highlight the ‘Comment’ fi eld and press the ENTER/MARK key.

2. Using the

3. Press the

ARROW KEYPAD and DATA ENTRY keys, enter “FIRST WAYPOINT”.

ENTER/MARK key to accept the comment.

Select the ‘Information’ symbol, enter the name “Practice 1”,
and enter the comment “First Waypoint”.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Soft Keys

The SOFT KEYS are located under the display on the front of
the unit. The SOFT KEYS are used to change display options
and show menus for the Main Page that is currently displayed.

Labels showing the function of the SOFT KEYS are located
along the bottom of the display. To select the function, press the
SOFT KEY located directly below it.

Now that you have fi nished modifying the waypoint you will need to save it to the Waypoint List.

To Save the Waypoint:

1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the ‘OK’ button at the bottom of the “New Waypoint” window.

2. Press the

ENTER/MARK key to save the waypoint.

Data Entry Tips:

1. Remember that you can use both the ARROW KEYPAD and DATA ENTRY keys to enter data.

2. When using the
alpha-numeric list quickly.

3. When using the
you want to display. The number is always last.

ARROW KEYPAD, if you press and hold the key, the unit will scroll through the

DATA ENTRY keys, press the key the appropriate number of times for the character that

Soft Keys

The SOFT KEYS are located along the bottom of the unit under the display. The SOFT KEYS are
used to perform functions or display menus specifi c to the page that is displayed. The labels showing
the function of each key are along the bottom of the display just above the corresponding SOFT KEY.
To perform the listed function press the SOFT KEY. If the function in the label is “Grayed Out”, that
function is not currently available.

Press the PAGE or QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed. To see how the SOFT KEYS work
we will hide and show the ‘Numbers’ Fields located along the right side of the screen and display the
Map Setup Menu.

To Hide the Numbers:

1. Press the SOFT KEY located below ‘Hide Nmbrs’ at the bottom of the display.

You should now have a map that covers the entire display from left to right. Now let’s redisplay the
‘Numbers’.

To Display the Numbers:

1. Press the SOFT KEY located below ‘Show Nmbrs’ at the bottom of the display.

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To Display the Map Setup Menu:

1. Press the SOFT KEY located below the ‘Set Up Map’ tag located at the bottom of the display.

The Map Setup Page Menu will be displayed. The Map Setup Page will be discussed in detail in the

Reference Section of this manual. Now let’s return to the Map Page.

To Return to the Map Page:

1. Press the QUIT key.

Remember that SOFT KEYS are used to quickly access options or functions for the Main Page that
is displayed. The options or functions assigned to a SOFT KEY may be different for every page that
is displayed.

Basic Navigation

The main use of a GPS is to be able to navigate to a known position. We have already created a
waypoint using the ENTER/MARK key, let’s create another waypoint using the Map Pointer, and then
begin navigation to that point.

Press the PAGE key until the Map Page is displayed. Press the IN key several times until the Map
Scale located at the bottom right of the display reads “2 nm”. This will “Zoom In” on the map showing
a smaller area in more detail.

The ARROW KEYPAD controls the Map Pointer. The Map Pointer originates from the current GPS
location, represented by the triangle in the middle of the display.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Basic Navigation

Map Pointer

To Display the Map Pointer:

1. Press the ARROW KEYPAD in any direction.

Using the ARROW KEYPAD you can move the Map Pointer around the map. As you move the Map
Pointer around the map, the direction and distance of the Map Pointer from the current GPS location
will be displayed in the information bar along the top of the display. Move the Map Pointer until it is
approximately two miles from the current GPS location.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Basic Navigation

To Create a Waypoint Using the Map Pointer:

1. With the Map Pointer at the desired location (not on a road or map feature), quickly press and release

the ENTER/MARK key. (Holding the ENTER/MARK key for more than one second will mark your present
location. See pg. 6) The “New Map Waypoint” Page will be displayed.

Change the waypoint name to “MAP 1”, and assign the ‘Information’ symbol. Save the waypoint by
highlighting the ‘OK’ button and pressing the ENTER/MARK key. Press the QUIT key to hide the Map
Pointer and center the display on the current GPS location.

Navigating to a waypoint

When you begin navigation to a waypoint, the GPS sets a straight line course to that point. The unit
will draw a Course Line on the display between the current GPS location and the destination waypoint.
You may use any of the main pages for navigation. All of these pages are discussed in detail in the Reference
section of this manual. For this exercise, let’s use the Highway Page.

Going to a waypoint:

1. Press the NAV key.

2. Highlight ‘Go To Point’ and press the

3. Highlight ‘Waypoints’ and press the
From this window you can select waypoints “By Name”, or by “Nearest From Current Location”. Select the
tab ‘By Name’ using the ARROW KEYPAD.

4. Using the

ENTER/MARK key to display the “Waypoint Review” Page.

5. With the ‘Go To’ button highlighted, press the

ARROW KEYPAD, scroll through the list until the waypoint “Map 1” is highlighted. Press the

ENTER/MARK key.

ENTER/MARK key. This will display the ‘Select Waypoint’ window.

ENTER/MARK key to begin navigation.

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For a GPS to navigate it has to be moving. When the Compass Page or Highway Page is displayed and
the unit is in the Simulator Mode, you can set a simulated speed by pressing the ARROW KEYPAD ‘Up’.
Each time the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed ‘Up’ the simulated speed will increase by ten knots. Pressing
the ARROW KEYPAD ‘Down’, will decrease the simulated speed by the same amount.

Press the PAGE key until the Compass Page is displayed. Along the right side of the display there
are four data fi elds, the top fi eld is the Speed. Press the ARROW KEYPAD ‘Up’ one time to set a
speed of 10 knots.

Using the Compass Page

Getting Started

Getting Started

Located on the Compass Page are the Bearing Pointer, and a Compass Ring. When you are moving, the
Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the Compass Ring refl ects the direction that you
are traveling. In short, when you are headed directly toward your destination, the Bearing Pointer will
point toward the top of the display, aligned with the vertical line displayed in the Compass Ring. If you
are not heading toward your destination, the Bearing Pointer will turn, continuing to point toward your
destination. To head toward your destination, turn until the Bearing Pointer is realigned with the vertical
line in the Compass Ring.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010 will allow you to simulate a turn so you can see what will happen.

To simulate a turn:

1. Press the ARROW KEYPAD to the right until the Compass Ring has changed about 40°.

The Bearing Pointer should now be pointing to the left. This is exactly what will happen during actual
navigation. To get back on course, press the ARROW KEYPAD to the left, simulating a left turn. When
the Bearing Pointer is aligned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring, you are headed directly toward
the destination waypoint.

Compass Page — Heading directly toward the destination
waypoint. When the Bearing Pointer is aligned with the vertical
line in the Compass Ring then you are on a direct course to
your destination.

Congratulations you should now have enough experience to use the basic functions of your GPSMAP
2006/2010. Enjoy your new GPSMAP 2006/2010 and thank you for choosing GARMIN.

Main Page Sequence

Compass Page

Compass Page — showing off course about 40°. Turn left until
the Bearing Pointer is aligned with the vertical line to get back
on course.

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Initializing the Receiver

Initializing the Receiver

The fi rst time you power up your new GPSMAP 2006/2010 and GPS 17N receiver, the receiver
must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper
initialization, the GPS 17N is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver
to “fi nd itself” anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the
graphic initialization process, which will usually provide a position fi x within a few minutes. If you know
your approximate coordinates, you may also enter the position as text.

Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 2006/2010 unit and GPS 17N antenna have been
correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the 2006/2010 Installation Guide. The
antenna needs a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.

To turn the GPSMAP 2006/2010 on:

1. Press and hold the POWER key until the display comes on, then release the POWER key.

Warning page

Point to your approximate location and press ENTER/MARK.

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A warning page will appear, asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding
the proper use of the unit.

To acknowledge the warning:

1. After reading the warning, press the ENTER/MARK key if you agree.

Next you will see the GPS Info window which provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, GPS
receiver status, and accuracy. The status information will give you an idea of what the GPS receiver is
doing at any given moment.

To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 2006/2010:

1. From the GPS Info window, press the ‘Set Position’ SOFT KEY.

2. The Initialize Position Page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map
cursor. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the map cursor and point to your approximate location within
200 miles. If you have diffi culty identifying your position, press and release the IN key to zoom in to view
the map at the next lower scale.

3. Once you have determined your approximate location on the map, press the ENTER/MARK key.

4. If you wish to enter your approximate location as text, from the Initialize Position Page, press the ‘Enter
As Text’ SOFT KEY then use the DATA ENTRY keys to enter the coordinates and press ENTER/MARK
when done.

This does not “calibrate” the unit in any way, but rather helps to speed up the initial

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should acquire a fi x within a few minutes. When viewing the GPS Info, a signal strength bar for each
satellite in view will appear on the bottom of the page, with the appropriate satellite number under each
bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:

display either “Ready (2D or 3D)”, the GPS Info window will automatically disappear and the display will
switch to the Map Page showing your current position. The GPSMAP 2006/2010 is now ready for use!

more detailed information on the GPS Info tab and its related options, see pages 46-49. The GPS Info
on power-up window may also be turned off in order to go directly to the fi rst Main Page using the
Pages tab options (pg. 55).

satellite acquisition. If the unit displays “Ready (2D) or (3D )” during this process, it is not
necessary to initialize the unit.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and

• 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 signal strength bars (green on color models)— the receiver has collected the necessary data
and the satellite(s) are ready for use.

Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the screen will

The GPS Info may also be accessed from the Main Menu once the unit is ready to navigate. For

A satellite’s strength bars will turn black (or green) when it’s ready
for use.

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Getting Started

Main Page Sequence

Initializing the Receiver

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Since the 2006/2010 can receive position information from a non-GARMIN NMEA source, it
is possible to have a ‘“Ready (2D) or (3D)” status with no satellite data.

The GPS Info screen and additional options may also be accessed
from the Main Menu after the unit has acquired satellites.

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Land

Water

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Map Page

Geographic
Name

Boat Icon Map Scale

Map Page shown using
optional BlueChart data.

Map
Item

Navaids

Data Fields

Map Page

The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography,
plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional BlueChart data or MapSource
software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items,
navaids and a host of other chart features. Additional information on BlueChart data may be found in
the “BlueChart User’s Guide”. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create.
An on-screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas, determine the distance and bearing to a
position, and perform various route and waypoint functions.

When the cursor is active, an additional data window will appear above the map to indicate the
position, any identifying text, range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or map item. The map
scale displays at the bottom right of the map.

The IN and OUT keys, combined with the ARROW KEYPAD, let you select zoom ranges and move
the cursor. Two basic map operating modes, position mode and cursor mode, determine what cartography
is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker
within the display area, while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor within the display
area.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010 system will always power up in the position mode, with your vessel centered
on the map display. When suffi cient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered, the boat icon
will move toward the edge of the display.

When the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed, the GPSMAP 2006/2010 will enter cursor mode. In cursor
mode:

• The cursor can be moved over the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD.

• Whenever the cursor reaches the edge of the display, the map will scroll forward under the cursor. Keep in
mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen (you may not
be able to see your present position).

• When the cursor is stationary, a fi xed coordinate position will appear in the position fi eld. Note that the
distance and bearing will change as the boat’s position changes.

• Whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on screen.

• To return to position mode, press the QUIT key.

When the cursor reaches the edge of the map, the unit may pause as it loads new map

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Using the Cursor

The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the
world (even outside of your current detail coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display,
the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage. You will see an hourglass
symbol by the pointer while the unit is busy drawing new map detail.

To move the cursor:

1. Press the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor in an up, down, left or right direction.

As you move the cursor, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be
displayed in the data window, along with the cursor’s position coordinates. Keep in mind that when the
cursor is stationary, the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves.
The cursor may also be used to ‘snap’ to on-screen waypoints and map items, allowing you to review a
selected position directly from the map display.

To select an on-screen waypoint or map item with the cursor:

1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or map item (if there are several
waypoints grouped closely together, zoom in closer for a better view).

2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it will become highlighted on screen, with the name and position
displayed. Press ENTER/MARK to show details of the map item. When using BlueChart or MapSource
data, additional information tabs will appear. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the individual tabs
to display the information and additional options. Use the SOFT KEY options to Scroll Up, Down, Left
or Right when necessary.

Option
buttons

To eliminate the cursor and re-center your position on-screen:

1. Press the QUIT key.

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Map Page Cursor

Move the cursor over an item on the map to highlight it.

Additional information tabs.

The cursor may also be used to create new waypoints directly from the map.

To create a waypoint with the cursor:

1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position. (continued)

Pressing ENTER/MARK while highlighting a map item will
bring up additional details and options.

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Reference

Map Page Zooming

and Options

Creating New Map Waypoint

Using Built-In Basemap

2. Press the ENTER/MARK key and the ‘New Map Waypoint’ window will appear. If the cursor is on a
map item, you will get a new window with details about the item when ENTER/MARK is pressed. Press
ENTER/MARK again on the highlighted ‘Create Waypoint’ option.

3. Highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the new waypoint using the default three-digit name
and symbol. To change any of the available data fi elds, see page 27.

Selecting Map Scales

The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft. to 800 mi. (5 m to 1200 km). The map scale
is controlled by the IN and OUT keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the data
window. The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other.

To select a map scale:

1. Press the OUT key to zoom out and the IN key to zoom in.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more detailed
coverage available through the use of the optional BlueChart or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 2006/2010
will display cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you’ve selected. Map
coverage will conform to the following conditions:

• When the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database, BlueChart, or MapSource data,
cartography will be displayed.

• When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and BlueChart/MapSource data,
cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution.

• When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use, overzoom cartography will be
displayed and an ‘overzoom’ warning will appear below the scale fi eld.

Map Page Options

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Using BlueChart/MapSource Data

Overzoom, no additional data

Many features of the GPSMAP 2006/2010 are SOFT KEY driven. Each of the main pages have SOFT

KEY options, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select

special features that specifi cally relate to that page. The data window, located at the right of the main pages
(except Active Route Page) provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data fi eld
may be confi gured to display any one of several data options. The data window layout may also be changed
to display additional data fi elds and change the actual size of the data displayed.

The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map

Page and the layout options.

The available SOFT KEY options are Change Nmbrs, Hide Nmbrs/Show Nmbrs, Measure, Set Up Map,

and Declutter On/Off. Following are details on using each of these options.

• Change Nmbrs (Numbers) — allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each number fi eld
used on the map display. This option is available from any of the main pages.

To change a number fi eld:

1. Press the ‘Change Nmbrs’ SOFT KEY.

2. Move the fi eld highlight to the data fi eld you want to change and press ENTER/MARK.

3. Move up or down on the list using the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the data you want to display, and
press ENTER/MARK. To exit, press QUIT or the ‘Quit’ SOFT KEY.

The following data options are available for data fi elds on the main pages:

• BEARING – Compass direction from your position to destination

• COMPASS – Compass ribbon

• COURSE – Desired Track

• DEPTH – Depth below transducer (if receiving proper sonar data from other device)

• DISTANCE TO DEST – Distance to fi nal waypoint

• DISTANCE TO NEXT – Distance to next waypoint

• ELEVATION – Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level)

• ETA AT DEST – Estimated Time of Arrival to fi nal waypoint

• ETA AT NEXT – Estimated Time of Arrival to next waypoint

• GPS ACCURACY – Current accuracy of GPS receiver

• HIGHWAY – Smaller version of the Highway Page

• MAX SPEED – Fastest speed the unit has traveled

• MOVING AVG SPEED – Average moving speed

• MOVING TIME – Time unit has been moving for a trip

• OFF COURSE – Distance from desired track

• POINTER – Arrow points to your destination

• POSITION – Current position coordinates

• SPEED – Speed over ground

• TIME OF DAY – Current time

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Map Page Options

Highlight the fi eld you wish to change.

Choose the type of data you wish to display.

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