Garmin GPSMAP 2006 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s manual and reference guide chartplotters (gpsmap 2006c and 2010c shown) gpsmap 2006/2010 2006-2010 cover.Indd 2/27/02, 9:05 am 1.
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2006-2010 cover.Indd 2/27/02, 9:05 am 2.
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Garmin ® , autolocate ® , gpsmap ® and tracback ® are registered trademarks and mapsource tm and bluechart tm are trademarks of garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of garmin. Fishing hots spots ® is a registered trademark of fishing hots spots, inc . © ...
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I preface congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The garmin gpsmap 2006/2006c/2010/2010c utilizes the proven performance of garmin gps and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. To get the most out of your new...
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Ii introduction warnings and cautions f the gps system is operated by the united states government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all gps equipment. Although the garmin gpsmap 2006/201...
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Iii i introduction warranty & serial number limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such...
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Iv introduction capabilities designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the garmin gpsmap 2006/2010 are powerful navigation devices that can give you the navigation information you need: precision performance • the gpsmap 2006/2010 features a high-contrast, ten level gray, 640 x 480 lcd d...
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V introduction table of contents introduction............................................................I-vi customer service & product registration.............I warnings and cautions .......................................Ii warranty and serial number..............................Iii capabilities...
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Vi introduction “how to” index the list to the right is provided to help you quickly ﬁ nd some of the more important procedures you will use on your new gpsmap 2006/2010. To do this: see page(s): turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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1 getting started main page sequence 1 getting started soft keys data entry keys data card slots function keys power/data cable port data port for future use mounting knobs looking at the 2006/2010 2006-2010 intro.Indd 2/27/02, 9:08 am 1.
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2 getting started main page sequence 2 getting started 2006/2010 keys function keys the in key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (zooms in) the out key — adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (zooms out) the page key — cycles the unit through th...
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3 getting started main page sequence 3 getting started main page sequence contrast adjustment on monochrome units only 2006/2010 basic operation before moving ahead to the features of the gpsmap 2006/2010, you will need to learn basic opera- tions. Many times throughout this manual you will be promp...
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4 getting started main page sequence 4 getting started main page sequence i first let’s take a look at the main display pages as they come from the factory. There are ﬁ ve pages: the map page, compass page, numbers page, highway page and the active route page. When the unit is turned on the ﬁ rst ma...
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5 getting started main page sequence 5 getting started using the built-in simulator activating the simulator mode: 1. Press the menu key. 2. With the ‘gps info’ tab displayed, at the lower left of the display will be a soft key label ‘start simulator’, press the soft key that corresponds with this o...
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6 getting started main page sequence 6 getting started creating waypoints the simulator is now set up and ready to use! Let’s review what we have covered so far: 1. The page and quit key will cycle through the main pages, the page key in a forward direction and the quit key in reverse. 2. To select ...
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7 getting started main page sequence 7 getting started data entry keys select the ‘information’ symbol, enter the name “practice 1”, and enter the comment “first waypoint”. Entering data 2. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the ‘information’ symbol and then press the enter/mark key. We will enter a...
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8 getting started main page sequence 8 getting started the soft keys are located under the display on the front of the unit. The soft keys are used to change display options and show menus for the main page that is currently displayed. Labels showing the function of the soft keys are located along t...
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9 getting started main page sequence 9 getting started basic navigation map pointer to display the map setup menu: 1. Press the soft key located below the ‘set up map’ tag located at the bottom of the display. The map setup page menu will be displayed. The map setup page will be discussed in detail ...
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10 getting started main page sequence 10 getting started basic navigation to create a waypoint using the map pointer: 1. With the map pointer at the desired location (not on a road or map feature), quickly press and release the enter/mark key. (holding the enter/mark key for more than one second wil...
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11 getting started main page sequence 11 getting started compass page — heading directly toward the destination waypoint. When the bearing pointer is aligned with the vertical line in the compass ring then you are on a direct course to your destination. Compass page — showing off course about 40°. T...
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12 getting started main page sequence 12 getting started initializing the receiver initializing the receiver the ﬁ rst time you power up your new gpsmap 2006/2010 and gps 17n receiver, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure p...
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13 getting started main page sequence 13 getting started initializing the receiver i i 4. If you wish to enter your approximate location as text, from the initialize position page, press the ‘enter as text’ soft key then use the data entry keys to enter the coordinates and press enter/mark when done...
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14 reference reference map page map page the gpsmap 2006/2010’s map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional bluechart data or mapsource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complet...
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15 reference reference map page cursor when the cursor reaches the edge of the map, the unit may pause as it loads new map data. Using the cursor the cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current detail coverage)...
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16 reference map page zooming and options 2. Press the enter/mark key and the ‘new map waypoint’ window will appear. If the cursor is on a map item, you will get a new window with details about the item when enter/mark is pressed. Press enter/mark again on the highlighted ‘create waypoint’ option. 3...
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17 reference map page options the gpsmap 2006/2010’s map page provides access to functions and features relating to the map page and the layout options. The available soft key options are change nmbrs, hide nmbrs/show nmbrs, measure, set up map, and declutter on/off. Following are details on using e...
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18 reference map page options • time to dest – time to ﬁ nal waypoint • time to next – time to next waypoint • to course – distance to desired track • total avg speed – total average speed • total trip time – total travel time of trip, stopped and moving • track – current compass direction of travel...
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19 reference map page options • measure — allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. To measure the brg/dis between two points: 1. Press the ‘measure distance’ soft key . An on-screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position with ...
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20 reference map page options orientation— north up— ﬁ xes the top of the map display to a north heading; track up— ﬁ xes the top of the map display to the current track heading; course up— ﬁ xes the map so the direction of navigation is always “up” and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the ...
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21 reference map page options other tab— accuracy circle— on/off: toggles the circle “on” and “off”. The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on epe, dop, and basemap quality. Your position will be within the circle. Lat/lon grid— text— none, small, medium, and large: control...
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22 reference compass page f compass page whenever a go to, follow track (tracback) or follow route have been activated, the gpsmap 2006/2010’s compass page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a bearing pointer. Use this page when tra...
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23 reference numbers and highway pages numbers page the numbers page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display. The default page will display four large, user-selectable data ﬁ elds showing a compass ribbon, speed, current position coordinates and a smaller version of the...
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24 reference highway page options f the gpsmap 2006/2010’s highway page features soft key options that provide access to functions and features relating to the highway page and the layout options. Options allow you to deﬁ ne the data ﬁ elds to display several data options and select which waypoints ...
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25 reference creating waypoints creating and using waypoints the garmin gpsmap 2006/2010 stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-deﬁ ned icon, comments and depth (depth will automatically be displayed if valid sonar data is being received. See pg. 70) available for each waypoint. Waypoi...
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26 reference creating/editing waypoints creating waypoints graphically waypoints may also be quickly created from the map display, which allows you to ‘point and shoot’ at any map position to create a new waypoint. To mark a map item, select the desired map item with the cursor. When selecting a map...
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27 reference editing waypoints from the waypoint edit page, you may change the name, symbol, comment, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint. Once the changes have been made, highlight ‘next’ and press enter/mark to save them or press quit . To change the waypoint name: 1. Highligh...
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28 reference waypoint options i to access the main menu page/waypoint (points) submenus: 1. Press menu , then highlight the ‘points’ tab using the arrow keypad , then highlight the desired submenu tab. User waypoint list the ﬁ rst waypoint submenu list available from the ‘points’ tab is the ‘user’ l...
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29 reference proximity waypoints to delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the ‘user’ tab, press the ‘delete by symbol’ soft key . 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to be deleted and press enter/mark . 3. Press enter/mark to conﬁ rm. You may also choose ‘cancel’ or pres...
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30 reference proximity waypoints to turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the ﬁ eld below “proximity alarm” and press enter/mark . 2. Select the desired ‘on’ or ‘off’ setting and press enter/mark . The following soft key options are available from the ‘proximity’ subm...
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31 reference going to a destination going to a destination using the nav key, the gpsmap 2006/2010 provides three ways to navigate to a destination: go to point, follow route and follow track (tracback). Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from your curren...
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32 reference tracback navigation ‘go to map point’ allows you to navigate to a spot on the map which is not a waypoint or map item. Press the ‘save’ soft key to save an active track log. To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a ‘go to’ from the map display: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highli...
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33 reference tracback navigation 4. Next, the track will begin saving and then display the ‘saved track’ window when done. The default name, distance and number of points (1000 max) will be displayed. To change the name of the saved track, highlight the name ﬁ eld and press enter/mark , make your ch...
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34 reference mob: man overboard mob the gpsmap 2006/2010’s man overboard function (mob) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the mob function: 1. Press the mob key. 2. Press the enter/mark key to conﬁ rm and begin navigat...
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35 reference creating routes routes the last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-deﬁ ned route. The garmin gpsmap 2006/2010 system lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes (numbered 1-50), with up to 50 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modiﬁ ed in two ways. The ...
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36 reference creating routes to create a route using text from the route review page: 1. Press the menu key to display the main menu page. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the ‘route’ tab and press the ‘new route’ soft key or you may also highlight the ﬁ rst available blank route slot and press ...
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37 reference route list page route list page the gpsmap 2006/2010 route list page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the nav key. A route may be followed in ...
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38 reference route review page/ editing routes route review page once you have created a route, the route review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To get to the route review page: 1. Press menu , highlight the ‘route’ tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review...
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39 reference editing routes to edit the route on the map: 1. From the route review page, press the ‘edit on map’ soft key . To edit a route point: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the desired route waypoint. To review a route point: 1. Highlight the point and press enter/mark . Press enter/mark ...
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40 reference editing routes add before— allow you to insert a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the end of the route. To insert a point into the route or add a point to the end: 1. From either the route review or active route pages, use the arrow keypad to highlight the p...
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41 reference editing routes f plan— the route review and active route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. By entering your estimated speed, fuel flow, departure date and time, the unit will calculate your trip information and display it in the data ﬁ eld on...
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42 reference active route page active route page whenever you have activated a route in the gpsmap 2006/2010 system, the active route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance, course and choice of eta, fuel to point, leg distance, leg fuel, leg ...
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43 reference find key find the find key allows you to search the units for user waypoints, map items and any optional bluechart or mapsource information loaded on a data card. By pressing the find key, the unit will search for items from your current location by default or you may also search from o...
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44 reference find key options find options using the find options, you may search from various map data and utilize a variety of nearest criteria for all items except waypoints. Available find options are: • nrst (nearest) to boat— centers search from your boat’s current location • nrst to other— al...
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45 reference main menu page the gpsmap 2006/2010’s main menu page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use “tab” format. The main menu page is available from any page in the gpsmap 2006/2010’s system, and is accessed through ...
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46 reference gps info tab— provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, gps receiver status, and accuracy. When the unit is powered up, a gps info window will appear after the warning screen. This window will automatically disappear when the unit is ready to navigate. The status information...
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47 reference may be limited by your geographic location in relation to those satellites, now in developmental service. Waas satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. Waas satellites wi...
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48 reference the differential receiver status will show one of the following: • none— no optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the dgps setup. • searching for waas— waas is enabled and the gps receiver is searching for waas signal • using waas— waas capability enabled and unit receiving wa...
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49 reference main menu: gps tab dgps setup window you may also select ‘gps accuracy’ to display in any data ﬁ eld. See pages 16-18 for instructions changing data ﬁ elds. • dgps setup— set up of tuning options for a dgps receiver or enabling/disabling waas. The ‘dgps setup’ window contains the ﬁ elds...
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50 reference tide tab— shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the usa coastline, alaska, hawaii, western canada and several of the caribbean islands. T...
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51 reference to select the nearest tide station from your current location: 1. From the “tide” tab, highlight the ‘at’ ﬁ eld and press enter/mark . 2. Highlight the desired station of the list and press enter/mark twice. If you are not within range of a tide station, you will see a message “none fou...
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52 reference trip tab— displays trip odometer, moving average speed, total average speed, maximum speed, stopped time, moving time, total time, and odometer data. You may reset the data by pressing the ‘clear trip’, ‘clear max spd’, ‘clear odometer’, or ‘clear all’ soft key options. Celestial tab— d...
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53 reference active track tab to change the skyview orientation to ‘track up’ or ‘north up’: 1. From the celestial tab, press the ‘track up’ or ‘north up’ soft key as desired. Track tab— lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic ‘breadcrumb trail’ recording of your path), ...
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54 reference time tab for the ‘active’ tab, the following soft key options are available: • save— allows you to save the current active track log. • clear— allows you to clear the active track log currently stored in memory. • defaults— restores the tracks tab settings to original factory settings. ...
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55 reference you may also choose from one of the following soft key options: • all pages— selects all pages. • chart plotter— selects map page only. • nav tools— selects compass, numbers, highway, and active route pages only. • defaults— selects all pages. To ‘jump to’ a speciﬁ c page: 1. Use the ar...
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56 reference the following soft key options are also available from the “system” tab: • system info— displays the unit’s software, basemap version and electronic serial number. • setup simulator— displays simulator options (only available when in simulator mode) see page 5. • factory setup— restores...
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57 reference warning: selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors. When in doubt, use the default wgs 84 datum for best overall performance. • heading— lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘auto mag var’, ‘true’, ‘grid...
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58 reference main menu: units tab- loran td loran td system loran c is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the united states by the united states coast guard. The name loran is an acronym for “long range navigation”. The loran system covers the entire united states and the u.S. Coastal...
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59 reference main menu: units tab- loran td to setup loran td from the main menu: 1. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the “units” tab and then the “position format” ﬁ eld press enter/mark . You may also press the ‘loran td on’ soft key from the “units” tab .(if you use ‘loran td on’, skip to step ...
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60 reference main menu: comm tab comm (communications) tab— lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your gpsmap 2006/2010 to external nmea devices, a personal computer, another garmin gpsmap 2006/2010, etc. See the gpmsmap 2006/2010 installation guide for wiring instructions. Y...
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61 reference alarms tab— allows you to deﬁ ne the alarm setting for anchor drag, arrival, off course, clock, shallow water, deep water, battery, dgps and accuracy. • anchor drag— sets an alarm to sound when you’ve exceeded a speciﬁ ed drift distance. Enter a value in the distance ﬁ eld and use the c...
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62 the chart below gives an approximate utc (universal time coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal zone offset w180.0º to w172.5º -12 w172.5º to w...
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63 appendix b messages alarm clock— the alarm clock has sounded. Alarm voltage too high— speciﬁ ed voltage is too high, set to a lower value. Alarm voltage too low— speciﬁ ed voltage is too low, set to a higher value. Anchor drag alarm— you have drifted out of the speciﬁ ed distance range. Approachi...
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64 appendix b messages route is full— you have attempted to add more than 50 points to a route. Reduce number of points or create second route. Route memory is full can’t create route— maximum amount of 50 routes already in unit memory and no additional routes can be added until existing ones are re...
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65 appendix c map datums adindan adindan- ethiopia, mali, senegal, sudan afgooye afgooye- somalia ain el abd ‘70 ain el anbd 1970- bahrain island, saudi arabia anna 1 ast ‘65 anna 1 astro ‘65- cocos i. Arc 1950 arc 1950- botswana, lesotho, malawi, swaziland, zaire, zambia, zimbabwe arc 1960 kenya, t...
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66 kertau 1948 west malaysia, singapore l. C. 5 astro cayman brac island liberia 1964 liberia 1964- liberia luzon mindanao luzon- mindanao island luzon philippine luzon- philippines (excluding mindanao isl.) mahe 1971 mahe 1971- mahe island marco astro marco astro- salvage isl. Massawa massawa- erit...
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67 avg speed— the average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (brg)— the compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course— the desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (dist)— the ‘great circle’ distance from pre...
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68 speed— the current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ‘ground speed’. Time to— the estimated time required to reach a goto destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Also referred to as ‘estimated time en route’. Time to dest— the estimated...
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69 installing and removing data cards the gpsmap 2006/2010 uses optional garmin marine bluechart and mapsource data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen. Data cards are installed in the card slots located on the left side of the unit. Up to two data cards may be installed or removed at...
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70 physical speciﬁ cations size: 2006/2006c: 6.5" h x 10.3" w x 3.3" d (16.5 x 26.2 x 8.4 cm) 2010/2010c: 8.8" h x 13.1" w x 3.0" d (22.4 x 33.3 x 7.6 cm) weight: 2006/2006c: 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg) 2010/2010c: 5.0 lbs. (2.3 kg) display: 2006: 7.2" diagonal (18.3 cm) 2010: 9.4" diagonal (23.9 cm) high res...
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71 appendix g packing list / accessories & unit care before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your garmin dealer immediately. Standard package: • gpsmap 2006/2010 unit • gps 17n ...
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72 appendix h index a accuracy ................................................46 accuracy circle .................................19, 21 active route page ..............................16, 42 active route page options .....................42 alarms .....................................................
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73 appendix h index l language selection ..............................55 local time offset ...........................54, 62 loran td ........................................58-59 loran td setup ...................................59 m main menu .................................2, 4, 45-61 main menu...
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74 appendix h index speed, distance and altitude..................56 speed filter ................................ .. ..........55 sunrise/sunset ...........................52 symbols, waypoint ...............6-7, 25,-27 system mode ..........................................55 t table of contents .....
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