Owner’s Manual
GPSMAP®
2206/2210
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June 2006
Part Number 190-00678-00 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
INTRODUCTION
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 non-network chartplotter that comes
preloaded with detailed marine cartography using BlueChart® g2 technology.
Built-in coverage is provided for U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Both units accept up to two optional data cards for loading additional map
coverage of inland lakes or BlueChart® detail for other regions. Take a moment
now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside
of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
Installing Your GPSMAP 2206/2210
To install the GPSMAP 2206/2210, refer to the GPSMAP 2206/2210 & GPS 17
Installation Instructions. To complete the installation, you need the appropriate
fasteners, tools, and mounts listed in each section. Installation items not provided
by Garmin should be available at most marine dealers. If you experience
difficulty installing the unit, contact Garmin Product Support or an installation
professional in your area.
The GPSMAP 2206/2210 is CANet compatible. See the GPSMAP 2206/2210 &
GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new chartplotter, read this manual and learn the
operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into the
following sections:
The Introduction contains the Table of Contents, Product Registration, and the
Software License Agreement.
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL AND MANUAL CONVENTIONS
The Getting Started section provides a unit overview and information that
provides basic working knowledge needed to use the GPSMAP 2206/2210.
The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step-by-step
instructions such as creating and using waypoints, navigating a route, and using
the FIND key.
The Main Pages section provides detailed explanations about each page in the
GPSMAP 2206/2210 and step-by-step directions on using the pages.
The Main Menu section provides detailed explanations about the Main Menu
and how to use it to configure your unit.
See the Using Sonar section if you have either a Garmin GSD 21 or GSD 22
sounder connected to your GPSMAP 2206/2210.
The Appendix contains specifications, regulatory information, unit care
information, optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also find
warranty and FCC information in the Appendix.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also
be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................................... i
Installing Your GPSMAP 2206/2210 ...............................................................i
About This Manual ..........................................................................................i
Manual Conventions .......................................................................................i
Product Registration ......................................................................................v
Contact Garmin .........................................................................................................v
Software License Agreement ........................................................................v
Warning ..........................................................................................................iv
Caution ...........................................................................................................iv
Getting Started ......................................................................................... 1
Unit Overview .................................................................................................1
Using the GPSMAP 2206/2210 Keypad ........................................................2
Using Soft Keys ........................................................................................................3
Using Data Entry/Shortcut Keys ..............................................................................3
Status Bar ..................................................................................................................3
Turning on the GPSMAP 2206/2210 ..............................................................4
Adjusting the Backlight ............................................................................................4
Initializing the GPS Receiver .........................................................................5
Receiver Status and Accuracy ..................................................................................6
GPS Setup .................................................................................................................6
Using Simulator Mode ...................................................................................7
Basic Operation ....................................................................................... 8
Using the GPSMAP 2206/2210 ......................................................................8
Selecting Options and Entering Data ........................................................................9
Using Additional Map Data ....................................................................................10
Using the Map Pointer ............................................................................................10
Finding an Item .............................................................................................12
Creating and Using Waypoints ...................................................................13
Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER/MARK Key .............................................13
Creating Waypoints Using the Map ........................................................................13
Creating Waypoints Manually ................................................................................14
Reviewing and Editing Waypoints ..............................................................15
Moving a Waypoint ................................................................................................16
Using Waypoint Lists .............................................................................................17
User Waypoints .......................................................................................................17
Proximity Waypoints ..............................................................................................18
Navigating to a Destination .........................................................................19
Selecting a Map Item Go To Destination ...............................................................20
Follow Track and TracBack Navigation .................................................................20
TracBack Tips .........................................................................................................22
Man OverBoard (MOB) .................................................................................23
Creating and Using Routes .........................................................................23
Creating a New Route .............................................................................................23
Navigating a Saved Route ......................................................................................24
Creating a Quick NAV Route .................................................................................25
Copying a Route .....................................................................................................25
Deleting a Route .....................................................................................................26
Editing a Route .......................................................................................................26
Planning Routes ......................................................................................................29
Main Pages ............................................................................................. 30
Configuring Main Pages ..............................................................................31
Using Function Windows ............................................................................33
Function Window Adjustments ..............................................................................33
Viewing a Main Page in Full-Screen Mode ............................................................34
Map Page .......................................................................................................34
Selecting Map Ranges ............................................................................................35
Cartography ............................................................................................................36
Map Page Options ..................................................................................................37
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Map Split Page ..............................................................................................39
Compass Page ..............................................................................................40
Highway Page ...............................................................................................41
Changing the Highway Perspective Range ............................................................41
Highway Page Options ...........................................................................................41
Showing or Hiding Cartography .............................................................................42
Main Menu .............................................................................................. 43
GPS Tab .........................................................................................................43
Tide Tab .........................................................................................................44
Tide Sub Tab ...........................................................................................................44
Current Sub Tab ......................................................................................................46
Celestial Tab .................................................................................................47
Trip Tab ..........................................................................................................48
Points Tab .....................................................................................................49
Routes Tab ....................................................................................................50
Tracks Tab .....................................................................................................50
DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Tab .............................................................52
Understanding DSC Distress Calls .........................................................................52
Understanding Position Reports .............................................................................52
Review DSC Waypoint ...........................................................................................53
Setting Up DSC ......................................................................................................54
Using the NAV Key ................................................................................................54
Card Tab ........................................................................................................54
Messages Tab ...............................................................................................55
Viewing Detailed Message Information .................................................................55
Alarms Tab ....................................................................................................56
System Alarms ........................................................................................................57
Nav (Navigation) Alarms ........................................................................................57
Sonar Alarms* ........................................................................................................58
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System Tab ...................................................................................................58
Update Sub Tab .......................................................................................................63
Network Tab ..................................................................................................64
Pages Tab ......................................................................................................64
Map Tab .........................................................................................................65
AIS Sub Tab ............................................................................................................68
Temp (Temperature) Tab ..............................................................................70
Sonar Tab ......................................................................................................71
Highway Tab .................................................................................................71
Using Sonar ........................................................................................... 72
Understanding Sonar ...................................................................................72
Using Dual Frequency ............................................................................................72
Using Dual Beam ....................................................................................................72
Understanding the Sonar Display ...........................................................................73
Sonar Page ....................................................................................................74
Configuring the Sonar Page ....................................................................................75
Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu .........................................................................76
Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page ......................................................................78
Marking an Underwater Waypoint .........................................................................78
Sonar Tab ......................................................................................................78
General Sub Tab .....................................................................................................79
Graph Sub Tab ........................................................................................................80
Water Temp Sub Tab ...............................................................................................81
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Appendix ................................................................................................ 82
Specifications ...............................................................................................82
Installing and Removing Data Cards ..........................................................83
What is WAAS/EGNOS? ...............................................................................84
WAAS Capability ..........................................................................................84
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ....................................................................85
What is DSC? .........................................................................................................85
LORAN TD System .......................................................................................86
Caring for the GPSMAP 2206/2210 .............................................................87
Navigation Terms .........................................................................................88
Messages and Alarms ..................................................................................90
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................92
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................93
FCC Compliance ...........................................................................................94
Industry Canada Compliance ..................................................................................94
Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ................................................................94
Index ....................................................................................................... 95
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Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect
to our Web 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, in a safe place.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP 2206/2210.
In the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or
800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
INTRODUCTION > PRODUCT REGISTRATION AND SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPSMAP 2206/2210, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device
(the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.
Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software
remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected
under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright
treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of
the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source
code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile,
disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any
country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
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INTRODUCTION > WARNING AND CAUTION
Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an
accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 2206/2210 to
all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 2206/2210 only to facilitate, not to replace, the use
of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain
all information needed to navigate safely.
Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being
provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
Caution
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.
Use the GPSMAP 2206/2210 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the
GPSMAP 2206/2210 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government,
which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is
subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment,
including the GPSMAP 2206/2210. Although the GPSMAP 2206/2210 is a precision
navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of
governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data
to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate digital data is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
NOTICE: This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
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