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Garmin MapSource User Manual

Garmin MapSource User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® mapping software user’s manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Removing MapSource ... 7 Connecting Your GPS Unit to a Computer ...8 Using MapSource ...9 Parts of MapSource ...9 Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit ...10 Selecting Maps ... 10 Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource Products ... 12 Transferring MapSource Data ...13 iQue Users ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the back of the box) in case your MapSource software needs service. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

  • Page 5: Installing Mapsource

    NSTALLING Unlocking Maps Some MapSource products need to be unlocked before you can use the detailed map data. If your product needs to be unlocked, you will find a piece of paper in the product box with an Unlock Code or a Coupon Code.
  • Page 6 To unlock your product with a 25-Character Unlock Code: NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. 2. Click Yes, I have a 25-character unlock code. Then click Next.

  • Page 7: Saving And Viewing Unlock Codes

    UnlockWizard. You may also want to back up your Unlock Codes to a safe location on your computer in case you need to reinstall MapSource. If you registered your MapSource product, you can retrieve your Unlock Code from Garmin.
  • Page 8 To delete an Unlock Code for a product, highlight the product and click Delete. To back up your Unlock Code: 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. 2. Click Backup my unlock codes to a file. Then click Next.

  • Page 9: Updating Personal Information

    To retrieve your Unlock Code from Garmin: NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the following procedure. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Unlock Maps. Then click Next. 2. Click Retrieve and reinstall all my Garmin unlock codes. Then click Next.

  • Page 10: Registering Your Product

    MapSource product from your computer. Repairing MapSource In some MapSource products, you can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupt. If this option is not available, you can uninstall and reinstall the product. NOTE: You need your MapSource installation disks to repair MapSource.

  • Page 11: Modifying Coverage Areas

    Modifying Coverage Areas Some MapSource detailed map products allow you to modify the regional coverage areas. If your MapSource product allows this, Modify appears as an option when you open the MapSource InstallShield Wizard. NOTE: You need your MapSource installation disks to modify MapSource.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Gps Unit To A Computer

    Data Format is set to Garmin, if possible. To verify proper connection to the computer: 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Get Unit ID. 2. Verify that the name of your GPS unit appears in the Device field. If not, your GPS unit may not be connected properly.

  • Page 13: Using Mapsource

    > SING OURCE ARTS OF OURCE SING OURCE Parts of MapSource The MapSource window contains five main parts: the (1) toolbars, (2) data tabs, (3) splitter bar, (4) Graphic Map, and (5) status bar. MapSource User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Loading Maps To Your Garmin Gps Unit

    OADING APS TO Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit You can load maps to your Garmin GPS in three simple steps: • Connect your Garmin GPS unit to your computer. • Select the maps you want to send to your GPS unit.
  • Page 15 Include route calculation data check box (located at the bottom of the Maps tab). You can create a route in MapSource and then select all of the map regions surrounding that route. You can also select maps around waypoints or tracks. For more...

  • Page 16: Adding Maps From Multiple Mapsource Products

    Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource Products You can add maps from more than one MapSource product to a map set, but you can only see data from one product on your GPS unit if the maps overlap.

  • Page 17: Transferring Mapsource Data

    • Serial or USB Cable • USB Data Card Programmer—You can use this method if your GPS unit uses a Garmin data card (not preprogrammed). The USB Data Card Programmer works only with Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP.
  • Page 18 Remove this preprogrammed data card from your GPS unit before you transfer maps. MapSource warns you if you are in danger of erasing data. If you overwrite the preloaded data, Garmin will not replace or recover it.

  • Page 19: Sending Data To Your Gps Unit

    Also, connect your GPS unit to your computer and set your unit’s Data Transfer mode to Garmin, if applicable (see your unit owner’s manual for instructions). Types of data you can send are maps, waypoints, routes, or tracks.

  • Page 20: Receiving Data From Your Gps Unit

    Also, connect your GPS unit or card reader to your computer and set your unit’s Data Transfer mode to Garmin, if applicable (see your unit owner’s manual for instructions). To receive data from a GPS unit or card reader: 1.

  • Page 21: Creating And Editing Waypoints

    A waypoint is any point on the Graphic Map that you store in memory. You can easily create waypoints in MapSource and then transfer them to your GPS unit. You can also load waypoints from your GPS unit into MapSource and then edit them. To send and receive...

  • Page 22: Editing Waypoints

    To have the most available search options from your . Then double-click a MapSource product, you must unlock your maps. See “Unlocking Maps,” As you type places to search for in the Find Places dialog box, MapSource uses an auto-complete list to make suggestions.

  • Page 23: Finding Nearest Places And Recently Found Places

    Finding Nearest Places and Recently Found Places In MapSource, click the Find Nearest Places button to open the Find Nearest Places dialog box where you can search for map features and other places near a specific location on the Graphic Map.

  • Page 24: Creating And Editing Routes

    (a straight-line route), or an auto-route (turn-by-turn over roads). Creating Routes You can create and modify routes in MapSource by using the Route Properties dialog box, the Route tool , or the Waypoints tab. A route can contain several points;...

  • Page 25: Editing Routes

    Click Find buttons to waypoint listed in the search for map features. Route Properties dialog box MapSource User’s Manual Editing Routes You can edit routes directly on the Graphic Map or using the Route Properties dialog box. From your route on the Graphic Map, you can add,...

  • Page 26: Tracks

    • View and print text directions for an auto-route • Delete a route For more information, refer to the MapSource Help system. Click Help > MapSource Help or press F1 on your keyboard to open the detailed MapSource Help files.

  • Page 27: Filtering Tracks

    From the Track Properties dialog box, click Filter. When you filter a track you have loaded from your GPS unit, you tell MapSource which track points you want to keep and which to discard. You can filter track points by time or distance, or you can let MapSource filter the track points automatically.

  • Page 28: Warnings And Cautions

    PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY. The following Warnings and Cautions may apply to some or all of the content in the MapSource BlueChart WARNING: No National Hydrographic Office has verified the information in this product and none accept liability for the accuracy of reproduction or any modifications made thereafter.

  • Page 29: Index

    6 Computer 7 removing 7 Contact Garmin ii iQue Users 13, 15, 16 Coupon Code 1 Customizing MapSource 23 Loading Maps to Your GPS 10 compatibility 10 Data Card 13 deselecting maps 11 Data Tabs 9 from multiple MapSource...
  • Page 30 NDEX Waypoint Properties Dialog Box 17 Uninstalling MapSource 7 Unit ID 3 Unlocking Maps 1 UnlockWizard 1, 3–5 Unlock Certificate 1, 3 Unlock Code 1 backing up 4 restoring 4 viewing 3 Updating Personal Informa- tion 5 USB Data Card Programmer...
  • Page 32 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2004-2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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