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Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 3005C. The GPSMAP 3005C
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 3005C
To install the GPSMAP 3005C, refer to the GPSMAP 3005C & GPS 17
Installation Instructions. To complete the installation, you need the appropriate
fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. Installation items not provided
by Garmin should be available at most marine dealers. If you experience
difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or an installation
professional in your area.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new 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
teaches you a basic working knowledge necessary to use the GPSMAP 3005C.
The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step-by-step
instructions for creating and using waypoints, navigating a route, and using the
FIND key.
The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each page in the
GPSMAP 3005C 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.
If you have either a Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21 (Serial), or GSD 22 (Ethernet)
sounder connected to your GPSMAP 3005C, see the Using Sonar section.
If you have a GDL30/GDL30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver connected to
your GPSMAP 3005C, see the XM WX Weather
The Appendix contains specifications, regulatory information, unit care
information, optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also find
warranty and FCC information in the Appendix.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also
be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.
section.
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INTRODUCTION > TABLEOF CONTENTS
TABLEOF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................... i
Installing Your GPSMAP 3005C ...................................................................... i
About This Manual .......................................................................................... i
Manual Conventions ....................................................................................... i
Product Registration ...................................................................................... v
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the
serial number of your GPSMAP 3005C handy, and connect to our Web site at
http://www.garmin.com. Click the Product Registration link.
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of
the box) in case your GPSMAP 3005C 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.
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Contact Garmin
If you encounter problems while using your GPSMAP 3005C, or if you have any
questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200
or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to
http://www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 3005C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device
(the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.
Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software
remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and 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 > WARNINGAND CAUTION
Warning
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 GPSMAP 3005C to all
available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being
provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 3005C 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 terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness.
Caution
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.
Use the GPSMAP 3005C only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP
3005C for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or
topography.
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data
to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is
subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the GPSMAP 3005C. Although the GPSMAP 3005C is a precision navigation
device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become
unsafe.
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Unit Overview
PAGE
QUIT
ENTER
MARK
ADJ
MENU
DATA
FCTN
FIND
CNFG
NAV
MOB
Serial number tag
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW
GETTING STARTED
Data card slot
Slide the data card door in
the direction of the arrow
(to the left) and pull to open it.
Connection ports
GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s Manual 1
Soft keys
Interface keys
GETTING STARTED > USINGTHE GPSMAP 3005C KEYPAD
Using the GPSMAP 3005C Keypad
POWER Key
• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.
• Press and release to adjust backlighting.
PAGE Key
• Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence.
• Press to end an operation in progress and return to the
main page.
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.
DATA/CNFG Key
• Press to show or hide function windows and data
fields on a main page.
• Press and hold to open the Configuration window.
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.
ADJ/MENU Key
• Press and release to view options for a page.
• Press and hold to open the Main Menu.
NAV/MOB Key
• Press to open the Navigation menu.
• Press and 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.
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GETTING STARTED > USINGTHE GPSMAP 3005C KEYPAD
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 options
Status Bar
At the top of each page, the status bar provides current status information for
connected devices and several of the MFD functions. As additional devices are
added to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network, an icon for each device appears
on the 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.
Status bar
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GETTING STARTED > TURNINGONTHE GPSMAP 3005C
Turning on the GPSMAP 3005C
Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3005C, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna
are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the
GPSMAP 3005C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.
The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3005C, the GPS 17 receiver must collect
satellite data and determine its current location. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 3005C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode.
To turn on the GPSMAP 3005C:
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.
Adjusting the Backlight
You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3005C from any page by
using the POWER/BACKLIGHT key.
To turn off the GPSMAP 3005C:
Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off.
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, Middle, and Lowest.
HighestMiddleLowest
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window.
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GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZINGTHE GPS RECEIVER
Initializing the GPS Receiver
When you turn on the GPSMAP 3005C, 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 unit to
search for attached devices. When the search is complete, the I Agree button is
The sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of each satellite relative to
the receiver’s last known location. The outer circle represents the horizon (north
up), the inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a location directly
overhead. You can also set the sky view to Track Up, which causes the top of the
sky view to align along your current track heading.
highlighted. After reading the warning, press ENTER.
GPS status
Next, you see the first of the main pages, the Map Page. The GPSMAP 3005C
begins searching for GPS satellites. The first time the unit acquires satellites takes
several minutes. Afterward, acquisition times are quicker during normal use. The
Status bar
GPS status icon on the left side of the status bar shows the progress of the satellite
acquisition process.
A detailed visual reference of the satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and
accuracy is available on the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
To view the
1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the
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 the “Appendix.”
GPS tab information:
ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab.
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:
• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites
indicated.
• Hollow signal strength bars—the receiver has found the indicated
satellite(s) and is collecting data.
• Solid green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary
data and the satellite(s) are ready for use.
icon
GPS Tab
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GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZINGTHE GPS RECEIVER
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 to calculate location accuracy in feet or meters including the number
of received GPS satellites, signal strength, and satellite orientation. 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 three satellites with good geometry have
been acquired, and your location is now being calculated in latitude and
longitude; or at least four satellites have been acquired, and your location
is being calculated in latitude, longitude, and elevation. “Ready For
Navigation with WAAS” appears when you are receiving WAAS satellite
corrections in 2-D or 3-D, 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 3005C 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.
The GPS Setup tab contains the following options:
Skyview Orientation—allows you to select a sky view orientation, either North
Up or Track Up, for the GPS Info sub tab only.
Source
—set to Garmin when using a Garmin sensor (GPS 17); set to NMEA
when using any other GPS NMEA source.
WAAS—turns WAAS on or off. See page
The following soft keys are active only when the unit is not receiving satellites
and the Source is not set to Garmin:
• AutoLocate—allows the receiver to find your location automatically. This
process can take up to five minutes.
• Set Position—allows you to initialize the receiver from the Map Page to
initially help the receiver acquire satellites more quickly.
Setup Sub Tab
86 for more information.
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Using Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors where
satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 3005C 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.
4. Highlight the System Mode field, and press ENTER.
5. 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.
To
set up Simulator Mode:
Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER. The Simulator Setup
window appears. The following options are available:
• 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 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.
4. Highlight the System Mode field, and press ENTER.
5. Highlight Normal, and press ENTER.
When Normal Mode is active, the message “Normal” appears in the status bar at
the top of each page.
GETTING STARTED > USING SIMULATOR MODE
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BASIC OPERATION > USINGTHE GPSMAP 3005C
BASIC OPERATION
Using the GPSMAP 3005C
This section explains how to enter and select information with the
GPSMAP 3005C.
Understanding the Features
The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3005C is designed to allow
qyou to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress
through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight
a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and
quickly release the key. If you need to hold down the key for a period of time
to activate a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. The location
of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER. When a field is selected on the
screen, it 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
• Soft keys—located along the bottom of the screen, soft keys are used as
• On-Screen button
—the location on a page where data or an option can be entered and
displayed. Highlight a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or
selecting options.
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.
—use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button,
and press ENTER to select the button.
Highlighted field
Field
On-screen
button
Soft keys
• Scroll bar—When viewing a list of items too long to show on the screen,
a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list,
press up or down on the ROCKER. Press right or left on the ROCKER to
scroll one page at a time.
• Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You can change
the settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when
you press the Factory Dflts soft key on the System–General sub tab.
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.
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BASIC OPERATION > USINGTHE GPSMAP 3005C
To select an optional feature:
1. From any page, press ADJ. The adjustment menu shows a list of optional
features specific to that page.
Not all data fields are programmable. When moving about a page with these
fields, the highlight skips them.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, left, or right to the
selection you want, and press ENTER to select 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.
Using Additional Map Data
The GPSMAP 3005C comes standard with a built-in basemap showing cities,
interestates, coastline detail, and U.S. Tide Stations. Optional preprogrammed
Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your
GPSMAP 3005C. With optional BlueChart cartography, you can access marine
navaids, wrecks, obstructions, anchorage locations, shaded depth contours,
interidal zones, spot soundings, port plans, and more.
The GPSMAP 3005C supports Garmin’s new BlueChart
cartography features integrated mapping, 2-D or 3-D map perspective, tide and
current data, improved IALA symbols, navaids, marinas, boat ramps, roads, and
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 down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press and release
the ROCKER to move character by character through the list; press and
hold the ROCKER to move rapidly through the list.
more. You can also access additional data including highly detailed coastal roads
and points of interest such as restaurants, lodging, and local attractions. Full-color
aerial photographs of ports, marinas, bridges, and navigational landmarks are also
included on many preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards.
See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for
more information on available pre-programmed Garmin data cards and other
MapSource programs.
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 field.
®
g2™ technology. This
NOTE: Preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards are compatable only with
software version 3.0 or later.
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BASIC OPERATION > USINGTHE GPSMAP 3005C
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 current map display, the screen actively scrolls
forward to provide continuous map coverage. An hourglass symbol appears by
the pointer while the unit is busy drawing new map detail.
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
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 on-screen waypoints and
map items, allowing you to review a selected location directly from the map.
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
review location data of on-screen map items and waypoints.
Map item name, pointer coordinates,
distance, and bearing
Map
pointer
2. Press ENTER to view details of the map item. When using BlueChart or
Additional
information
tabs
a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted on-screen with the
name and location shown.
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 view the information and
additional options.
Map
window
To move the map pointer:
Press the ROCKER to move the map pointer up, down, left, right, or
diagonally.
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDINGAN ITEM
To eliminate the pointer and re-center your location on the map:
Press QUIT.
To view additional BlueChart chart notes:
1. Select an on-screen BlueChart map item, and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Chart <name> tab. A chart summary
appears below the tab.
3. Press the Notes soft key. Notes for the chart appear.
Finding an Item
Press FIND to search for items near your current location, including waypoints,
anchorages, cities, marine services, navaids, restricted areas, wrecks, celestial
information, tides, and currents. If you pan around on the map window and press
FIND, the unit centers its search from the map pointer location. When using
BlueChart, 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.
BlueChart Notes
4. Highlight the notes field, and press ENTER to scroll the text up or down
using the ROCKER.
5. Press QUIT to exit.
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2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER. Select a subcategory, if
necessary.
3. Some items have a By Name tab. For By Name, select the top field to
spell out the name, or scroll through the list.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATINGAND 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 creating a waypoint or viewing the next
item in the search results list.
Item
information
Distance,
bearing,
chart name
of item
Creating and Using Waypoints
The GPSMAP 3005C stores up to 4,000 alphanumeric waypoints, each with a
user-defined icon, comment, depth, and water temperature.
NOTE: If you are using an optional Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22
sounder 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 3005C 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.
Soft key
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Review Waypoint Page
Creating Waypoints Using the Map
You can create a waypoint by using the map pointer to point to any map
location or map feature. When you move the pointer over a map item, you see a
highlighted description of the item.
To create a new waypoint using a map location:
1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location you want.
2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer location.
Do not hold the button down; doing so marks your current location, not the
map location. The Review Waypoint Page appears.
3. To accept the waypoint with the default information, press ENTER.
OR
To change any waypoint information, highlight the appropriate field and
press ENTER. After entering your changes, press the OK soft key. For
information on editing waypoints, see page 15.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATINGAND USING WAYPOINTS
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
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BASIC OPERATION > CREATINGAND USING WAYPOINTS
Creating Waypoints Manually
You can manually enter position coordinates to create 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.
CAUTION: When entering a waypoint manually, be sure that the unit is set
to the same position format and map datum as the paper chart or coordinates
source. Entering coordinates into the GPSMAP 3005C while it is set to a datum
different from the datum in which the coordinates were created can result in an
incorrect waypoint location.
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 13, 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 location
coordinates
manually.
Two other options are available on the Review Waypoint Page:
• 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. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the waypoint to the route.
Review Waypoint Page
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BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWINGAND 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 zoom in and out.
To access the Review Waypoint Page:
Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the Map Page, and press
ENTER.
To access the Review Waypoint Page from a waypoint list:
1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to
highlight the Points tab, and then highlight a waypoint from the list on the
User or Proximity sub tab.
2. Press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page. Additional information
tabs do not appear in this mode.
Map window
Waypoint
name
Symbol
Comment
Position
coordinates
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 waypoint 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:
Depth/water
temp
Review Waypoint Page
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1. Highlight the Comment, Position, Depth, or Water temp field, and press
ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to enter new data, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWINGAND 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.
Map window
Review Waypoint Page
2. Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page.
Moving 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
3. Press ENTER to accept the new waypoint location.
4. Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page.
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
that can be used to define an alarm circle around submerged hazards or shallow
waters.
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.
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BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWINGAND EDITING WAYPOINTS
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 tab.
Sub tabs
To scroll through and review the waypoint list:
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then
highlight the User sub tab.
2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of waypoints;
press right or left on the ROCKER to scroll by page.
3. Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Review Waypoint
Page.
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 from 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
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 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. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to delete the selected waypoint.
the unit. Save important waypoints to a data card, or write them down.
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.
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BASIC OPERATION > REVIEWINGAND EDITING WAYPOINTS
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoints you want to
delete, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER 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. 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.
Proximity
circle
Proximity
waypoint
If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle, the message
only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these
areas. If you enter a red proximity circle overlap, you are alerted only to the
closest proximity waypoint.
To add a
1. Press the New Alarm soft key on the Proximity sub tab. The Find From
2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint or map item from the list, and
4. Press the OK soft key. The Proximity sub tab appears with the Distance
5. Press ENTER and use the ROCKER to enter a proximity radius
6. Press ENTER when finished.
proximity waypoint:
Current Position Page appears.
press ENTER. The Review Page appears for the selected waypoint or
map item within a red circle.
highlighted.
(up to 99.99 units).
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.
“Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint” appears. Because the unit
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BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATINGTOA DESTINATION
Navigating to a Destination
Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 3005C provides four ways to navigate to a
destination: Go To Point, Follow Track, TracBack, and Follow Route. When you
To Go To a point:
1. Press NAV.
2. Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. The Find From Current Position
are navigating, you see a straight line on the Map Page that always runs from your
current location to the destination. The easiest method for selecting a destination
3. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose to go to
is the Go To function, which allows you to select a destination point and then set
a direct course to it from your present location. If you highlight a point on a list
4. Select a waypoint from the By Name or Nearest tab list, and press
or the map and press NAV, Go To <point name> appears in addition to Go To
Point. The Go To function can be accessed from any list of points or graphically
5. Press the Go To soft key to begin navigation. A magenta line appears on
from the map display.
Destination
Current location
To stop navigation:
1. Press NAV.
2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination
A map item 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 3005C 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 3005C automatically creates a waypoint
named MAP at the pointer location.
Page opens.
other points from this list, such as cities or tide stations.)
ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page for the selected waypoint.
the map display showing the course from your current location to the
Go To point.
To Go To an existing waypoint or map item from the map display:
Navigating to a Destination
GPSMAP 3005C Owner’s Manual 19
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 <waypoint name>, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATINGTOA DESTINATION
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 to go to,
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.
TracBack 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:
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.
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
or saved in the unit. Both the Follow Track and TracBack options navigate in
the same way. Follow Track uses stored or “saved” tracks; TracBack uses your
current or “active” track.
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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 press ENTER. 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 appears. 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 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.
Default
track name
distance
Color of
track line
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 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.
BASIC OPERATION > NAVIGATINGTOA DESTINATION
Total
Total
number of
points
To follow a 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 start a TracBack using the 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.
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BASIC OPERATION > MAN OVERBOARD (MOB)
To stop TracBack navigation:
1. Press NAV.
2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
Man OverBoard (MOB)
Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a
location for quick response to emergency situations.
TracBack Tips
When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 3005C 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 accurately. The receiver then
assigns the 300 waypoints to the most significant points of your track, and
simplifies segments with fewer changes in direction.
When a MOB is initiated, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol
( ) is created, and the unit is on an active navigation to that point. Use any of
the 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.
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.
MOB
point
To stop navigation to the MOB location:
1. Press NAV/MOB.
2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
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