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GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT THIS M ANUAL AND M ANUAL C ONVENTIONS I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 2106/21 10. The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine Multi-Function Display (MFD). T ake a moment now to c[...]

ii GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................... i Installing Y our GPSMAP 2106/21 10 ............................................................... i About This Manual ......................[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Map Split Page .............................................................................................. 39 Compass Page .............................................................................................. 40 Highway Page ..................................[...]

iv GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Appendix ................................................................................................ 82 Specifications ............................................................................................... 82 Installing and Removing Data Cards .............[...]

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iv GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > W ARNING AND C AUTION Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 to all available navigation sources, inclu[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 1 G ETTING S T ARTED > U NIT O VERVIEW                                 [...]

2 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 K EYP AD Using the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Keypad                           [...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 3 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 K EYP AD Using Soft Keys Soft keys are located along the bottom of the display and are used as shortcuts to select the most commonly used options for the selected page, window , or tab. T o select a soft key , press the soft key button ( ) directly below it. [...]

4 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > T URNING ON THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 T urning on the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 2106/21 10, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions . The ?[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 5 G ETTING S T ARTED > I NITIALIZING THE GPS R ECEIVER Initializing the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSMAP 2106/21 10, a W arning 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 [...]

6 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > I NITIALIZING THE GPS R ECEIVER Receiver Status and Accuracy The Status field on the Info sub tab shows the receiver status. Current accuracy is shown in the EPE (Estimated Position Error) field. Accuracy uses the number of received GPS satellites, signal strength, and satellite orient[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 7 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING S IMULA TOR M ODE Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors and satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 is in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Y ou cannot use the unit for actual navigation. [...]

8 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 B ASIC O PERA TION Using the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 2106/2110 is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently . As you progress through this owner ’ s manual, you are directed to press a[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 9 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Selecting Options and Entering Data T o 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, data entry keys, and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers[...]

10 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Using Additional Map Data The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 comes standard with a built-in basemap showing cities, interstates, coastline detail, and U.S. T ide stations. Optional preprogrammed Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSM[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 As you move the map pointer , the distance and bearing from your present 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 [...]

12 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > F INDING AN I TEM Finding an Item Press FIND to search for items including waypoints, cities, geographic points, 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 BlueCh[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Creating and Using W aypoints The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 stores up to 4,000 alphanumeric waypoints, each with a user-defined icon, comment, depth, and water temperature. NOTE: If you are using a Garmin GSD 21 or GSD 22 sounder module, the Depth and W ater T[...]

14 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS T o 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 Creat[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS 3. Press the New W aypoint soft key . The Review W aypoint 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 E[...]

16 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS T o 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 . T o change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name, a[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS Using Waypoint Lists The Points tab on the Main Menu has two sub tabs, User and Proximity , which allows you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently . The Proximity sub tab also provides a continuously updated proximity waypoint[...]

18 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > R EVIEWING AND E DITING W A YPOINTS T o 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 W aypoint soft key . A confirmation message appears. 2. Highlight OK , and press ENTER to delete the selecte[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press the New Alarm soft key on the Proximity sub tab. The Find From Current Position Page appears. 2. Highlight a category , and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint or map item, and press ENTER . The [...]

20 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T o Go T o a point: 1. Press NA V . 2. Highlight Go T o Point , and press ENTER . The Find From Current Position Page opens. 3. Highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER . (Y ou can also choose to go to other points from this list, such as cities or T ide S[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION T racBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log stored in the receiver ’ s memory , which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way . T racBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route and activating an invert[...]

22 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > N A VIGA TING TO A D ESTINA TION 5. T o change the name of the saved track, highlight the Name field and press ENTER , make any changes, and press ENTER again. 6. T o specify the color used to show the saved track line on the map and highway , highlight the Color field and press ENTER[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > M AN O VER B OARD (MOB) AND C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Man OverBoard (MOB) Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations. T o initiate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NA V/MOB key . 2. Press the[...]

24 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Number of available points T o create a new route using the Route list: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab. 3. Press the New Route soft key to open the Route map window . 4. Press the Use List sof[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES T o stop navigating a route: Press NA V , highlight Stop Navigation on the Navigation menu, and press ENTER . The following options are available on the Navigation menu by pressing NA V while navigating a route: • Invert Route —reverses the route so you[...]

26 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Deleting a Route Use the Route tab on the Main Menu to delete an individual route or delete all routes. T o delete an individual route: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu, and then highlight the Routes tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the rout[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 27 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES T o review individual route points on the map: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER . The map window opens showing the selected route. 2. Highlight a point on the route, and press ENTER to open the Review W aypoint Pag[...]

28 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES 4. Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want to add a route point. 5. Press ENTER to add the point to the route. T o remove a point from a route: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER . The m[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 29 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Planning Routes After you create a route, you can enter information on the Plan Route window such as your speed, departure time, fuel flow , and departure date so your GPSMAP 2106/21 10 can estimate information about your trip. T o plan your route: 1. Pres[...]

30 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 has four main pages that are always available: Map Page, Map Split Page, Compass Page, and Highway Page. For more information, see page 74 . If you have a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 with transducer connected to the GPSMAP 2106/21 10, a Sonar Page is[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 31 M AIN P AGES > C ONFIGURING M AIN P AGES Configuring Main Pages Use the Configuration window to customize each main page to fit your navigational needs. Y ou can show other functions, such as a compass, temperature log (if inputting Garmin or NMEA sonar data), or a second map (Map Split Page only) on a m[...]

32 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C ONFIGURING M AIN P AGES T o change the size of the Digital data fields: 1. Press and hold DA T A/CNFG to open the Configuration window . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the Digital 1 or Digital 2 adjustment slider , and press ENTER . 3. Press up on the ROCKER to show larger text with fewe[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 33 M AIN P AGES > U SING F UNCTION W INDOWS Using Function Windows Y ou can add a second function window to the Map Split Page. Active window Map Split Page with Highway Page T o switch between function windows on a main page: 1. Press ADJ , press down on the ROCKER to highlight Function, and then press right [...]

34 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE V iewing a Main Page in Full-Screen Mode Use the DA T A key to view the main page in full-screen mode, without functions, the status bar , or Digital Data fields. Press DA T A again to return to the previous view . Map Page in Full-Screen Mode Map Page The Map Page provides compre[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 35 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Use the Up and Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom ranges and move the map pointer . T wo basic map operating modes, Position mode and Pointer mode, determine what cartography (map data) is shown on the Map Page. Position mode pans the cartography to keep the current position m[...]

36 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Cartography The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 has a built-in worldwide database, with more detailed coverage available through the use of optional BlueChart or MapSource data. The unit shows cartography as long as chart information is available for the selected range. The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 acc[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page Options The Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page (or Map function window) using the ADJ key and soft key options. The available options are: Measure (Distance) , Hide (Show) Detail , and Setup . Y ou can customize the Map Page to show[...]

38 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE T o hide (show) map details: Press the Show Detail soft key to show map details; press the Hide Detail soft key to hide map details. Map Page with Detail Hidden Map with Detail Shown Spot soundings (BlueChart data) Changing Map Setup Features Y ou can configure the map display pre[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN P AGES > M AP S PLIT P AGE Map Split Page Use the Map Split Page to view two pages at the same time. Y ou can show two different views of the Map Page, or to show a split view of the Map and Highway pages. If you have a Garmin sonar module connected, you can set up the Map Split Page to show the Map P[...]

40 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE Compass Page The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway . Whenever you are following a route or TrackBack, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with digital readouts and a compass display , which includes a Bearing Pointer . D[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE Highway Page The Highway Page provides 3-D graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, placing greater emphasis on the straight-line course, and the distance and direction you are off course. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen guides you to[...]

42 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > U SER P AGE 1 AND U SER P AGE 2 Showing or Hiding Cartography When using BlueChart g2 data, you can view the map on the Highway Page. T o view the map on the Highway Page: 1. Press the Show Map soft key to show the map on the Highway Page. Show Map View on the Highway Page 2. Press Hide Map t[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN M ENU > GPS T AB M AIN M ENU The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy-to-use tab format. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing ADJ/MENU . Main Menu tabs Sub tabs Main Menu T o select a tab from the Main M[...]

44 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB T ide T ab Use the T ide tab to view tide and current information. The T ide tab contains two sub tabs: T ide and Current. Tide Sub T ab The T ide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows T ide Station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight. Y ou can choose from dif[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB T o select the Tide Station nearest to your location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find T ides Page. 2. Highlight Current Position , and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page. 3. Select a T ide Station from the list, and press ENTER . As[...]

46 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T IDE T AB Current Sub T ab The Current sub tab shows information for currents in a 24-hour span, starting at midnight. Y ou can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 Current Stations around the U.S.A. coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Caribbean islands. T[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN M ENU > C ELESTIAL T AB T o select a Current Station from a map location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page. 2. Highlight Map Position , and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page. 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a[...]

48 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RIP T AB T o view celestial information for a different location: 1. On the Celestial tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER . The Find Celestial Information Page appears. 2. Make a selection and press ENTER repeatedly until the information for that location appears on the Celestial t[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN M ENU > P OINTS T AB Points T ab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity , which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently . The sub tabs also provide continuously updated proximity waypoint alarms that can be used to define items, such as submerged haz[...]

50 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > R OUTES T AB AND T RACKS T AB Routes T ab The Routes tab contains a list of available routes. See the “ Creating and Using Routes ” section beginning on page 23 for more information about creating routes. T racks T ab Use the T racks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, de?[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN M ENU > T RACKS T AB The following settings are available: • Record Mode —allows you to select one of three track recording options: • Off —No track log is recorded. If you select Off , you cannot use the T racBack feature. • Fill —a track log is recorded until the track memory is full. ?[...]

52 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > DSC (D IGIT AL S ELECTIVE C ALLING ) T AB DSC (Digital Selective Calling) T ab Use the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 2106/2110. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operatio[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN M ENU > DSC (D IGIT AL S ELECTIVE C ALLING ) T AB T o review a call or log entry: 1. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List or Log sub tab. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the call you want to review . 3. Press ENTER . Review DSC Waypoint The Review DSC W aypoint Page operates simila[...]

54 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C ARD T AB Setting Up DSC Use the DSC Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off. If you have more than one chartplotter and you only want DSC to show on one chartplotter , turn off DSC on all units but one. Y ou can use the Setup sub tab to simulate distress calls or position reports on this page w[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > M ESSAGES T AB T o transfer data to or from a data card: 1. Insert the data card. If there is already user data on the card, highlight Manage User Card , and press ENTER . The Main Menu appears with the Card tab selected. 2. Select the check box next to each type of item you want to transfer ([...]

56 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > A LARMS T AB T o view detailed information: Highlight a message, and press ENTER . A window opens, showing detailed information for the selected message. Alarms T ab Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. The Alarms tab is divided into three sub tabs: System, Nav , and Sonar . Alarm mes[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > A LARMS T AB System Alarms Use the System sub tab to set alarms for the system clock, batteries, and GPS accuracy . The System sub tab contains the following alarms: • Clock —provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the cont[...]

58 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB Sonar Alarms* Use the Sonar sub tab to set sonar alarms, including shallow or deep water , water temperature, and fish. • Shallow W ater/Deep W ater —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow or too deep. Y ou must be receiving sona[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB • Beeper —controls the audible beep. Select Off , Alarms Only (sounds for alarms/messages), or Key and Alarm (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). • Language —sets the language for the unit’ s on-screen text. The following soft keys are available: • System Info[...]

60 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB The following settings are available: • Position Format —used to change the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears. Only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or you want to use a format you [...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB your present location and provides magnetic north heading references based on the variation you enter . W ARNING: If you select User Mag V ar , you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your location changes. When using this setting, the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 unit does no[...]

62 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB Port 1 • Garmin Data T ransfer —the proprietary format used to upload or download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, and proximity data with a computer or another Garmin unit. When you select Garmin Data T ransfer , you can choose from nine Garmin Data T ransfer [...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB Use the Advanced NMEA Setup Page to turn the GPS status (GSA, GSV), W aypoint/Route (WPL, R TE), and the Garmin proprietary sentences on or off. Check any other equipment’ s owners manual to see what sentences are required to be enabled for functionality . Lat/Lon Minutes Precis[...]

64 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > N ETWORK T AB AND P AGES T AB Network T ab The Network tab shows all devices connected to your GPSMAP 2106/2110, and the status of each. Y ou can assign a name or identifier to each device. T o check the status of a device: Use the ROCKER to highlight the device. The status of the network dev[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB T o add a page to the page sequence: 1. Press the Add Page soft key . 2. Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list, and press ENTER . The page is added to the Pages list and appears on the Pages menu when you press the ADJ key . Press the Move Up or Move Down soft k[...]

66 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Prefs Sub T ab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences. • Map Outlines —turns coverage boxes on or off for BlueChart/MapSource data. • Symbol Set —controls the navaid symbol set: • NOAA —all maps are drawn using a symbol set similar to NOAA/NIMA. • International[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Detail Sub T ab Use the Detail sub tab to control the amount of detail for charts, waypoints, active routes, T ide Stations, services, saved tracks, and track logs shown on the Map Page. • Chart —controls how much map detail you see and which charts the unit chooses to use for a [...]

68 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB Nav Sub T ab Use the Nav sub tab to show or hide certain navigational features on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear . The Nav sub tab contains the following options: • AutoZoom —toggles the automatic zoom on or off. When On , the map automatically adjusts the map to[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB AIS Sub T ab AIS (Automatic Identification System) alerts you to area traffic. AIS provides ship IDs, position, course, and speed for ships equipped with a transponder within range. NOTE: Y ou must set your chartplotter communication to NMEA In/NMEA Out with a baud rate of 38,400 t[...]

70 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T EMP (T EMPERA TURE ) T AB 3. Press the Off soft key to select or hide the map family , or press the On soft key to show the map family . The map appears on the Map Page when a check mark appears in the box adjacent to the map. OR Press the Show All soft key to show all map families. Press th[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > S ONAR T AB AND H IGHW A Y T AB Sonar T ab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page. See the “Using Sonar” section on page 72 for more information. Highway T ab Use the Highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on the Highway Page. Use the ROCKER and the E[...]

72 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 2106/2110 when used with a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin Sounder Module to install it NOTE: Y ou must have a GSD 20, GSD 21,[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 73 U SING S ONAR > U NDERST ANDING S ONAR Understanding the Sonar Display One of the first things to understand about sonar is that the transducer sends a beam down to the bottom of the water , much like the beam of a flashlight. The beam starts small near your vessel and expands as it gets to the bottom. Th[...]

74 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 2106/21 10 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher . If a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 sounder module is not attached, the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 2106/2110 is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar check box is selected on[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 75 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Configuring the Sonar Page Y ou can customize the Sonar page to fit your navigational needs See “ Configuring Main Pages ” on page 31 for more information. T o add or remove functions on the Sonar Page: 1. Open the Sonar Page, and then press and hold the DA T A/CNFG key t[...]

76 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu Use the Sonar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. T o select an adjustment option from the Sonar Page: 1. Press ADJ to open the Sonar adjustment menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highl[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 77 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE • Frequency —only appears when using a dual frequency transducer . This allows you to choose a sonar operation frequency . Y ou can choose 200 kHz , 50 kHz or Dual frequency (to alternate between the two frequencies). • Ultrascroll™/Scr oll —adjusts the rate at which t[...]

78 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page Y ou can display the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump as a future fishing location. When using this feature, the Sonar Page pauses. The dept[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 79 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB General Sub T ab Use the General sub tab to select the water type, depth number , automatic scroll speed limit, scale, keel offset, and transducer type. The available General sub tab options are as follows: • Auto Gain —controls the aggressiveness of the Auto Gain when the Ga[...]

80 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB T o calibrate the water speed: 1. On the Sonar tab, press the Cal W ater Spd soft key . 2. Bring the boat to cruising speed. Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window . Note your top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER .[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 81 U SING S ONAR > S ONAR T AB Water T emp Sub T ab The W ater T emp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log (if your boat is equipped with a temperature transducer/sensor). The graph reads from right to left, so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far -right side of the log. Th[...]

82 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: GPSMAP 2106: 6.5" H x 10.3" W x 3.3" D (16.5 x 26.2 x 8.4 cm) GPSMAP 2210: 8.8" H x 13.1" W x 3.0" D (22.4 x 33.3 x 7.6 cm) W eight: GPSMAP 2106: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) GPSMAP 21 10: 5.0 lbs (2.3 kg[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 83 A PPENDIX > I NST ALLING AND R EMOVING D A T A C ARDS Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 uses optional Garmin BlueChart ® and MapSource ® data cards. Y ou can use optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 ™ data cards. Insert data cards in the card slots located on the left side of the u[...]

84 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > W HA T IS WAAS/EGNOS? What is W AAS/EGNOS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA-funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. In Europe, W AAS is referred to as EGNOS. The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 85 A PPENDIX > D IGIT AL S ELECTIVE C ALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) When your GPSMAP 2106/21 10 is connected to a VHF radio with DSC support, the GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory to store incoming information received from another user ’ s DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Ba[...]

86 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > LORAN TD S YSTEM Federal Users in the United States Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their agency radio spectrum management office. These procedures are currently under review by the NTIA (National T elecommunications and Information Administration). Users Outside the United State[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 87 A PPENDIX > C ARING FOR THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 the GPSMAP 2106/21 10 unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory . The LORAN Position Format field is located on the Units sub tab on th[...]

88 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Navigation T erms A vg Speed —the average of all second-by-second speed readings since the last reset. Bearing (BRG) —the compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course —the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth —the depth belo[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 89 A PPENDIX > N A VIGA TION T ERMS Sunset —the time at which the sun sets on this day . Time Of Day —the current time. Time T o —the estimated time required to reach a Go T o destination or the next waypoint in a route. Also known as “estimated time en route” (ETE). Time to Dest —the estimated tim[...]

90 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES AND A LARMS Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 uses an on-screen message system to notify you of events and alert you to problems. Press QUIT to acknowledge a message. Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 91 A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES AND A LARMS Not All Maps Fit, Some Maps will not be drawn —the maximum number of individual maps on the data card was exceeded. Off Course Alarm —you exceeded the specified off-course distance. Proximity Alarm Memory is Full —you used all available proximity waypoints. Proximity[...]

92 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following accessories are designed to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 2106/21 10 chartplotter . T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800-800-1020, or Garmin[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 93 A PPENDIX > L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacem[...]

94 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > FCC C OMPLIANCE AND D ECLARA TION OF C ONFORMITY (DOC) FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 2106/21 10 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 more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a r[...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 95 I NDEX I NDEX Symbols 200 kHz frequency 72 2X zoom 77 4X zoom 77 50 kHz frequency 72 A A-scope 77 accessories 92 accuracy 6 accuracy circle 68 acquiring satellites 5 active track log 50 ADJ/MENU key 2 advanced map card setup 69 alarms navigation 57 system 57 Alarms tab 56 anchor drag 57 arches 73 arrival alarm[...]

96 GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual I NDEX L labels 67 language 59 leg distance 29 leg time 29 limited warranty 93 log, temperature 81 log and graph scale 81 log duration 70 LORAN TD 86–87 setting up 87 using 86 M magnetic north 61 Main Menu 43–71 Card tab 54 Celestial tab 47 GPS tab 43 Highway tab 71 Messages tab 55 Network tab 64 overview [...]

GPSMAP 2106/21 10 Owner ’s Manual 97 I NDEX adjustment menu 76 configuring 75 Sonar tab 78–81 sound waves 72 source, GPS 6 specifications 82 speed filter 58 speed units 60 status bar 3, 5 storage 87 strongest sonar returns 73 sun rise/set 47 surface clutter 73 symbol set 66 system alarms 57 system information 59 system mode 58 System tab 58 [...]

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