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    GPSMAP ® O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l 2206/2210[...]

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    © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68,[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ® 2206/2210. The GPSMAP 2206/2210 uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine Multi-Function Display (MFD). The GPSMAP 2206/2210 is a [...]

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    ii GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................... i Installing Y our GPSMAP 2206/2210 ............................................................... i About This Manual ........................[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Map Split Page .............................................................................................. 39 Compass Page .............................................................................................. 40 Highway Page ...................................[...]

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    iv GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Appendix ................................................................................................ 82 Specifications ............................................................................................... 82 Installing and Removing Data Cards ..............[...]

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    Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our W eb site at www .garmin.com/registration/ . Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the GPSMAP 2206/2210) in case your GPSMAP 2206/2210 needs service. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy ,[...]

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    iv GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 to all available navigation sources, includi[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 1 G ETTING S T ARTED > U NIT O VERVIEW                                 ?[...]

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    2 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 K EYP AD Using the GPSMAP 2206/2210 Keypad                            [...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 3 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. ?[...]

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    4 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > T URNING ON THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 T urning on the GPSMAP 2206/2210 Before you turn on the GPSMAP 2206/2210, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the GPSMAP 2206/2210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions . The first [...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210, 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 GP[...]

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    6 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 orientat[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 is in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Y ou cannot use the unit for actual navigation. NO[...]

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    8 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 B ASIC O PERA TION Using the GPSMAP 2206/2210 The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 spe[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 9 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 i[...]

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    10 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 Using Additional Map Data The GPSMAP 2206/2210 comes preloaded with detailed marine cartography using BlueChart ® g2 technology . Built-in coverage is provided for U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii. Features include integrated mapping, 2-D or 3-[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 di[...]

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    12 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 BlueCha[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 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 e[...]

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    14 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Create[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 EN[...]

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    16 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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, an[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    18 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 selected[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 R[...]

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    20 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 St[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 inverte[...]

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    22 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    24 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 soft[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    26 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 route[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Page[...]

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    28 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ma[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 can estimate information about your trip. T o plan your route: 1. Press [...]

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    30 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES The GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210, a Sonar Page is ad[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ma[...]

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    32 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 fewer[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 t[...]

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    34 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 compreh[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ma[...]

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    36 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Cartography The GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 accept[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    38 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 pref[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Pa[...]

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    40 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE Compass Page The GPSMAP 2206/2210 features two dif ferent 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 . Di[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    42 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > H IGHW A Y P AGE 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 to return to the [...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Me[...]

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    44 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 diff[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    46 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. Th[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

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    48 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ta[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 haza[...]

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    50 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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?[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. •[...]

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    52 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operation[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 similar[...]

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    54 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 wh[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 (u[...]

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    56 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 mess[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 contr[...]

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    58 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 sonar[...]

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    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 68

    60 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 a[...]

  • Page 69

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > S YSTEM T AB Time Sub T ab Use the T ime sub tab to adjust the time format, enter a time zone, and adjust for daylight saving time to show the correct local time. The following options are available: • Time Format —select 12 Hour , 24 Hour (military), or UTC (also called Greenwich T ime) ti[...]

  • Page 70

    62 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 M[...]

  • Page 71

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Precisi[...]

  • Page 72

    64 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210, 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 devi[...]

  • Page 73

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 ke[...]

  • Page 74

    66 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 75

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 p[...]

  • Page 76

    68 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 77

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB The AIS sub tab contains the following options: • AIS V essels —sets the maximum zoom scale at which AIS vessels appear on-screen. Select Off , Auto , All Ranges , or <30 ft to <800 nm . • Heading Line —draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of[...]

  • Page 78

    70 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > M AP T AB AND T EMP (T EMPERA TURE ) T AB 4 T o view the notes or chart information for that map area, highlight the map name, and press ENTER . 5. Press the Chart Info soft key to view chart information. Press the Notes soft key to view chart notes. 6. T o scroll through the notes, highlight t[...]

  • Page 79

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 76 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 EN[...]

  • Page 80

    72 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 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, o[...]

  • Page 81

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. The[...]

  • Page 82

    74 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual U SING S ONAR > S ONAR P AGE Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar check box is selected on th[...]

  • Page 83

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 33 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 to[...]

  • Page 84

    76 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 highli[...]

  • Page 85

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 th[...]

  • Page 86

    78 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 depth[...]

  • Page 87

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 Gai[...]

  • Page 88

    80 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 . [...]

  • Page 89

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. The[...]

  • Page 90

    82 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: GPSMAP 2206: 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 2206: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) GPSMAP 2210: 5.0 lbs (2.3 kg) [...]

  • Page 91

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 2206/2210 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 uni[...]

  • Page 92

    84 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 93

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 85 A PPENDIX > D IGIT AL S ELECTIVE C ALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) When your GPSMAP 2206/2210 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. Basi[...]

  • Page 94

    86 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 States[...]

  • Page 95

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 87 A PPENDIX > C ARING FOR THE GPSMAP 2106/21 10 the GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 the [...]

  • Page 96

    88 GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 below[...]

  • Page 97

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 time[...]

  • Page 98

    90 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M ESSAGES AND A LARMS Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 s[...]

  • Page 99

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 100

    92 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories The following accessories are designed to enhance the operation of your GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 E[...]

  • Page 101

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 replaceme[...]

  • Page 102

    94 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > FCC C OMPLIANCE AND D ECLARA TION OF C ONFORMITY (DOC) FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 res[...]

  • Page 103

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 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 [...]

  • Page 104

    96 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual I NDEX H hardness of the bottom 73 hard structure 73 heading 60 highlight 8 Highway Page 41 options 41 I installation i invert route 25 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 mag[...]

  • Page 105

    GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner ’s Manual 97 I NDEX shortcut keys 3 simulator 58 simulator mode 7 setting up 7 turning off 7 turning on 7 simulator set position 7 simulator track 7 simulator track control 7 skyview orientation 6 software license agreement v software version 59 soft keys 3, 9 soft structure 73 Sonar understanding 72–81 sonar alarms 58 So[...]

  • Page 106

    For the latest fr ee software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products , visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial [...]