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Garmin GPSMAP 3205 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 3205 ® color chartplotter owner’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.

  • Page 3: Installing Your Gpsmap 3205

    Installing Your GPSMAP 3205 If you have either a Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21 (Serial) or a GSD 22 (Ethernet) To install the GPSMAP 3205 refer to the GPSMAP 3205 & GPS 17 Installation sounder connected to your GPSMAP 3205, see the Using Sonar section.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..................1 Selecting a Go To Destination Graphically ............20 Unit Overview ....................1 Follow Track and TracBack Navigation ..............20 Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad ..............2 TracBack Tips ......................23 Using Soft Keys ......................3 Man OverBoard (MOB) ................. 23 Status Bar ........................3...
  • Page 5 Setting Up DSC ......................53 Sonar Tab ...................... 78 Using the NAV Key ....................53 General Sub Tab .....................79 Card Tab ......................54 Graph Sub Tab ......................80 Messages Tab ....................55 Water Temp Sub Tab ....................81 Viewing Detailed Message Information ..............55 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6 > NTRODUCTION ABLE OF ONTENTS XM WX Weather ..................82 Caring for the GPSMAP 3205 ..............91 Navigation Terms ..................92 Customizing Preset Weather Displays ............82 Messages and Alarms .................. 94 Weather Tab ....................84 Optional Accessories ................... 96 Marine Bulletins Sub Tab ..................84...

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the box) in case your GPSMAP 3205 is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.

  • Page 8: Warning

    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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Slide the data card door in the direction of the arrow (to the left) and pull to open it. Serial number tag PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK MENU DATA CNFG FCTN FIND Interface keys Connection ports Soft keys GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Using The Gpsmap 3205 Keypad

    GPSMAP 3205 K ETTING TARTED SING THE EYPAD Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad POWER Key RANGE Keys • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press to zoom in or out on the map. ROCKER Key •...

  • Page 11: Using Soft Keys

    GPSMAP 3205 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode. Soft key options Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3205, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the GPSMAP 3205 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Backlight

    After reading the warning, press ENTER. To adjust the backlight level: Next, you see the first of the main pages, the Map Page. The GPSMAP 3205 1. Press and release the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. begins searching for the GPS satellites. The first time the unit acquires satellites 2.

  • Page 13: Receiver Status And Accuracy

    Status field shows either “Ready for Navigation” or “Ready for Navigation with GPS Tab WAAS.” The GPSMAP 3205 is now ready for use. Press QUIT to return to the The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: Map Page.

  • Page 14: Using Simulator Mode

    Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit while inside and satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 3205 is in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit cannot be used for actual navigation.
  • Page 15 4. Highlight Normal, and press ENTER. When Normal Mode is active, the message “Normal” appears in the status bar at the top of each page. Use the Set Position soft key to set your location while in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    GPSMAP 3205. Understanding the Features The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3205 is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    fields, the highlight skips them. Using Additional Map Data The GPSMAP 3205 comes preloaded with the latest Marine Detail Charts of the 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, left, or right to the selection you want, and press ENTER to initiate the option.

  • Page 18: Using The Map Pointer

    ASIC PERATION SING THE See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for To move the map pointer: more information on available pre-programmed Garmin data cards and other Press the ROCKER to move the map pointer in an up, down, left, right, or diagonal direction.

  • Page 19: Finding An Item

    2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER. For some categories, you might 5. Press QUIT to exit. need to select multiple subcategories. 3. Some items have a By Name tab. For By Name, select the top field to spell out the name, or scroll through the list. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Creating And Using Waypoints

    4. Some items have a Filter List button that allows you to enter letters or numbers of the item name. The search result shows only items matching The GPSMAP 3205 stores up to 4,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user- the entered letters or numbers. Highlight the Filter List button, and press defined icon, comment, depth, and water temperature available for each waypoint.

  • Page 21: Creating Waypoints Graphically

    3. To accept the waypoint with the default information, press ENTER. To change any waypoint information, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering your changes, press the OK soft key. For information on editing waypoints, see page 15. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Creating Waypoints Manually

    ENTER. After entering your changes, press the OK soft key. For 2. Highlight a route or New Route, and press ENTER. information on editing waypoints, see page 15. 3. Press the OK soft key to add the waypoint to the route. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    To change the Comment, Position, Depth, or Water temp: 1. Highlight the Comment, Position, Depth, or Water temp field, and press Depth/water ENTER. temp 2. Use the ROCKER to enter new data, and press ENTER. Review Waypoint Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Projecting A Waypoint

    3. Press ENTER to accept the new waypoint location. Review Waypoint Page 2. Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page. 4. Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Referencing A Waypoint

    2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab, and highlight either the User highlight the User sub tab. or Proximity sub tab. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of waypoints; press right or left on the ROCKER to scroll by page. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Proximity Waypoints

    3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoints you want to delete, and press ENTER. 4. Press the OK soft key to delete the waypoints by symbol. Otherwise, press the Cancel soft key to return to the User sub tab without deleting any waypoints. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Navigating To A Destination

    To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press the New Alarm soft key on the Proximity sub tab. The Find From Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 3205 provides four ways to navigate to a Current Position Page appears. destination—Go To Point, Follow Track, TracBack, and Follow Route. When you 2.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Go To Destination Graphically

    If you select a map item as the Go To destination, To stop navigation: the GPSMAP 3205 automatically uses the name of the map item, but the point 1. Press NAV. is not stored in the waypoint list. If you select a new map point (non-map item) 2.
  • Page 29 7. To show the track on the Map and Highway Pages, highlight the check box to the left of Show on map and highway, and press ENTER. 8. Press the OK soft key to save the track log. Clear soft key GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 1. On the Saved sub tab, highlight a track and Press ENTER to open the 1. Press NAV. Saved Track Page. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 2. Make any changes, and then press QUIT. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Tracback Tips

    TracBack Tips Man OverBoard (MOB) When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 3205 takes the track log stored in Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a memory and divides it into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns location for quick response to emergency situations.

  • Page 32: Creating And Using Routes

    8. Press the OK soft key to add the point to the route. As you add each new waypoint to the route, the Route list shows the waypoint or map item name, leg distance, course between points, and a selectable column to show other route information. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Navigating A Saved Route

    2. Press the Pick Saved soft key to select a saved route. The Select Route window opens. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the route you want to navigate, and press ENTER. The selected route is shown on the Map Page. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Creating A Quick Nav Route

    2. Press the Rename Route soft key. The first character in the Editing route uses the same route name with an additional number (starting at 1) Route field is highlighted. at the end of the route name. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. The map window opens, showing the selected route. 2. Move the map pointer to the leg of the route where you want to add the new point. The selected route leg turns yellow. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 36 The map window opens showing the selected route. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a point to review (waypoint or map item). 3. Press the Move soft key to move the selected point. The word “MOVE” appears below the map pointer. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Planning Routes

    Planning Routes You can enter information such as your speed, departure time, fuel flow, and departure date so your GPSMAP 3205 can estimate information about your trip. To plan your route: 1. Press the Plan soft key on the Route list to open the Plan Route window.

  • Page 38: Main

    The GPSMAP 3205 has four main pages that are always available: Map Page, Map Split Page, Compass Page, and Highway Page. Press PAGE to cycle through the main pages in order. If you have a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 with transducer connected to the GPSMAP 3205, a Sonar Page is inserted into the page sequence.

  • Page 39: Configuring Main Pages

    ENTER. Only functions with a check mark in the check box to the the main pages. As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine left of the name appear on the main page. The main page to which you Network, additional function choices might appear automatically.
  • Page 40 2. Press the Defaults soft key. To change Digital 1 or Digital 2 data fields: 1. Press and hold DATA/CNFG to open the Configuration window. 2. Highlight the data field you want to change, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Using Function Windows

    (highlighted) function window. As you add optional hardware to the MFD or time you press FCTN, the highlight moves in a clockwise motion (when three or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. more function windows are shown).

  • Page 42: Viewing A Main Page In Full-Screen Mode

    When using your GPSMAP 3205 with the optional preprogrammed BlueChart g2 data cards, you can view detailed roads and photographs. See the BlueChart g2 User’s Guide for additional information about BlueChart g2 data.

  • Page 43: Using The Map Pointer

    Pointer mode pans the cartography to keep the map pointer within the display area. Land The GPSMAP 3205 starts in Position mode, with your location centered on the map. Press up, down, left, or right on the ROCKER to enter Pointer mode. In Pointer...

  • Page 44: Selecting Map Ranges

    The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi (5 m to 1200 The GPSMAP 3205 contains preloaded marine map detail using the new km). The map range is controlled by the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys, BlueChart®...

  • Page 45: Map Page Options

    (or Map function window) using the ADJ key and soft key options. The available Distance options are: Measure (Distance), Hide (Show) Detail, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network, additional adjustment bearing menu choices may appear automatically You can customize the Map Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields.
  • Page 46 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab, press up or down to highlight the setting you want to change, and press ENTER. 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a different setting, and press ENTER. Map Page with Detail Hidden GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Map Split Page

    Compass Page Use the Map Split Page to show two different views of the Map Page. The GPSMAP 3205 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Whenever a NAV Go To, Follow Track, TracBack, or Follow Route are activated, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a Bearing Pointer.

  • Page 48: Highway Page

    “road” with a line down the middle, which represents your course. As you navigate toward a waypoint, the highway moves—indicating the direction you are off course. To stay on course, GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Changing The Highway Perspective Range

    The available ADJ soft key options are: Route Details, Edit Active Route, Show Highway Page. Press Hide Carto to return to the highway view. (Hide) Carto, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. You can also customize the Highway Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields.

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Menu is accessible from any page by pressing ADJ/MENU. As you add optional tracked. hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network, additional Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically. For specific instructions on additional Receiver status...

  • Page 51: Tide Tab

    (in hours and minutes) until the next low tide and high tide. and sunset information might not be available for some Tide Stations). The solid, light vertical lines are in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 52 To select a Tide Station from a map location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Tides Page. 2. Highlight Map Position, and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Current Sub Tab

    The distance and bearing from your location to the at any given point during the day (based on the north reference, not true north.). highlighted station are shown at the bottom of the list. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Celestial Tab

    The Celestial tab contains the following soft keys: • North Up/Track Up—fixes the sky view window display to a north heading or to the current track heading. • Current Date—press to show Celestial information for today’s date. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Trip Tab

    Highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter a new date or time, and press ENTER. • Clear All—resets the values in all fields. 3. To return to the current date and time, press the Current Date soft key. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Weather Tab

    Weather” section beginning on page for more information. NOTE: You must have a GDL30/GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205, and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather to use the XM Weather features. Number of waypoints remaining...

  • Page 57: Routes Tab

    Routes” section beginning on page for more information about creating routes. restricted waters. You can add proximity alarms to up to 10 waypoints, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical or statute miles or kilometers. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Tracks Tab

    Track settings. It shows the amount of track memory used and The following soft keys are available: current settings. • Save—saves the current active track log. • Clear—clears the active track log currently stored in memory. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Dsc (Digital Selective Calling) Tab

    The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved track logs and allows TracBack Use the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 3205 unit. activation and a map display of saved track logs. You can save up to 15 track logs DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive in memory with up to 700 track log points in each saved log.

  • Page 60: Understanding Dsc Distress Calls

    To review a call or log entry: 1. From the DSC tab, highlight the Call List or Log sub tab. With a Garmin DSC-capable chartplotter properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert 2.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Dsc

    The receiver of a distress call or position report can quickly navigate to the caller using the NAV key. When the call is logged, press NAV, and select Go To <MMSI number> or Go To <Name>. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Card Tab

    3. Press the To Card soft key to save the selected items to the data card. 4. If transferring data from the card to the GPSMAP 3205, press the Merge From Card soft key to combine the selected items with existing GPS data.

  • Page 63: Messages Tab

    To view detailed information: Highlight a message, and press ENTER. A window opens showing The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3205. detailed information for the selected message. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the messages. The date and time when each message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab.

  • Page 64: Alarms Tab

    2. Highlight the field next to the alarm name you want set, and press ENTER. 3. Change the mode to the setting you want, and press ENTER. 4. Repeat steps 1–3 to set additional alarms, and then press ENTER when finished. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Nav (Navigation) Alarms

    *You must be receiving NMEA sonar data or using a GSD 20, GSD 21 or GSD 22 for the distance. Enter a distance in the distance field, and use the control field to sonar alarms to function. turn the alarm on and off. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 66: System Tab

    The following soft keys are available: • Factory Dflts—restores all settings to Garmin’s original setup values for all devices on the network. • System Info—shows the unit’s software, basemap version, and electronic serial number.
  • Page 67 WARNING: The Units sub tab settings affect how navigation information format you are familiar with. The default format is latitude and longitude in appears on the GPSMAP 3205. If you are using a map or chart with your GPS, degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hddd°mm.mmm’).
  • Page 68 When using this setting, the navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit. Although more than GPSMAP 3205 unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic 100 datums are available, you should change the datum only if you are variation at your present location.
  • Page 69 • NMEA High Speed—supports the input or output of standard 0183 data The Comm sub tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your for most AIS receivers. GPSMAP 3205 to external NMEA devices or a personal computer. The unit • None—provides no interfacing capabilities. supports two input/output ports.
  • Page 70 Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE), and the Garmin proprietary sentences on or off. If you are going to use the GPSMAP 3205 with a NMEA device (such as a radio or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to input/output NMEA data. See the Check any other equipment’s owners manual to see what sentences are required...

  • Page 71: Update Sub Tab

    Network Tab The Update sub tab shows the status of any software you are uploading to your The Network tab shows all devices connected to the MFD and the Garmin Marine unit. Network, and the status of each. You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network.

  • Page 72: Pages Tab

    2. Press the Move Up soft key to move the page up, or press the Move Down soft key to move the page down in the list. 3. Repeat steps 1–2 to change the page sequence for additional pages. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Map Tab

    3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the setting you want, and press ENTER. • Light Sectors—controls the drawing line sectors on the map. Select Off, 4. Press QUIT to exit. Auto, or On. The Map tab has six sub tabs—Prefs, Detail, Labels, Nav, AIS, and Source. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 74 • Chart, Waypoints, Active Route, Tide Stations, Services, Lat/Lon Grid—sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on- screen. Select Off, All Ranges, Auto, or <30 ft to <800 nm. NOTE: Some types of data only show up to certain zoom scales. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 75 • Bearing Line—sets the maximum scale at which the feature appears on the screen and toggles the red/yellow line that continually points to the current navigation point. Select Off, All Ranges, Auto, or <30 ft to <800 nm. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Ais Sub Tab

    Out with a baud rate of 38,400 to receive AIS information. The Source sub tab contains the following options: • Basemap—turns the built-in basemap on or off. • Card Maps—turns all optional BlueChart g2 or MapSource data loaded on the data card on or off. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 77 The map appears on the Map Page when a check mark appears in the box adjacent to the map. Press the Show All soft key to show all map families. Press the Show None soft key to clear all check boxes. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Temp (Temperature) Tab

    Auto mode to reset the automatic range. • Log Duration—sets how fast or slow the temperature log scrolls; the shorter the time duration, the faster the temperature log scrolls. Select a duration from 1 minute to 2.5 hours. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Highway Tab

    Weather or XM Audio check box is selected on the Main Menu— System tab and you have a GDL30/30A connected to your GPSMAP 3205. NOTE: You must have a GDL30A connected to your GPSMAP 3205 and your stereo receiver and a subscription to XM Radio to use the XM Radio feature.

  • Page 80: Using Favorites

    Select Favorites to scan only channels in your favorites list. 3. Press the Start Scanning soft key. Each channel plays for five seconds and then advances to the next channel. 4. Press ENTER to stop scanning. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Using Sonar

    ONAR the transducer alternates between the 50 kHz and 200 kHz signals. This capability This section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 3205 when used with allows you to see the best picture available at any depth. a GSD 20, GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module. Read the installation instructions...

  • Page 82: Understanding The Sonar Display

    NOTE: If the GPSMAP 3205 is unable to track the bottom for any reason, the digits in the depth window flashes on and off to alert you that the unit is not tracking the bottom.

  • Page 83: Sonar Page

    flasher. If a GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module is not attached, the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 3205 is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar When the unit is set to Dual Frequency, the appearance of the fish symbols check box is selected on the System tab.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Sonar Page

    4. To exit any of the adjustment options, press the Back soft key, or press • Frequency—only appears when using a dual frequency transducer. This QUIT. allows you to choose a sonar operation frequency. You can choose 200 kHz, 50 kHz or Dual frequency (to alternate between the two frequencies). GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85 On the Sonar page, press the up RANGE key to decrease the range, or press the down RANGE key to increase the range. The unit can be set to automatically track the bottom (Auto) or set to a user-specified depth range. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Using The Pointer On The Sonar Page

    You can display the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items and mark underwater When a GSD 20, GSD 21 or GSD 22 is connected to the GPSMAP 3205, and waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump as a either the Auto-Detect Services or Sonar check box is selected on the System future fishing location.

  • Page 87: General Sub Tab

    2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. Both the top ground and uncalibrated The Keel Offset is reflected in the depth reading. water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window. Note your top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Graph Sub Tab

    ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and and background information. If you select a fish symbol, the press ENTER. GPSMAP 3205 identifies some returns for you by replacing them with fish symbols (in large, medium, and small sizes based on the Graph Sub Tab size of the sonar return).

  • Page 89: Water Temp Sub Tab

    1 Minute to 2.5 Hours. 10 Minutes is the default. • Temperature Log—records the water temperature as you move through the water, so that you can look for temperature changes over a period of time. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Xm Wx Weather

    NOTE: You must have a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver installed Atmosphere, and Sea Surface. and connected to your GPSMAP 3205, and a subscription to XM WX Weather • Precipitation—set ranges for NEXRAD/cloud tops, storm cells, lightning, to use the XM WX Weather features.
  • Page 91 1. Select the weather preset you want to customize. weather preset appears. 2. Select the tab you want to customize (Precipitation, Atmosphere, or Sea Surface). 3. Highlight the field you want to change, and press ENTER. 4. Select the range, and press ENTER again. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Weather Tab

    Setup Sub Tab you select. It also shows the time at which the observation was made. Use the Setup sub tab to customize preset weather displays and view legends for all weather conditions. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Fuse: AGC-2 - 2.0 Amp IEC 60529-IPX-7 GPS Performance (with GPS 17) Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 2 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Installing And Removing The Data Card

    If you insert a data card and get a card format not recognized message, remove To remove a data card: the card and reinsert it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product 1. Open the data card door by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow, Support or your Garmin dealer for assistance.

  • Page 95: Satellite Information

    The bars are either shaded or filled. The Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 3205 in regions that are not hollow gray bar means the GPS is in the process of storing orbital data it is supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving receiving from the satellite signal.

  • Page 96: Waas Capability

    WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your the need for voice communication. When any nearby rescuer receives the DSC GPSMAP 3205. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 signal, an alarm sounds and they immediately receive the position of the caller.

  • Page 97: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. and 605. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other. See the GPSMAP 3205 & GPS 17 Installation Federal Users in the United States Instructions.

  • Page 98: Loran Td System

    YSTEM LORAN TD System the GPSMAP 3205 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 LORAN-C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States location stored in memory.

  • Page 99: Caring For The Gpsmap 3205

    Position Format Handbook from the Garmin Web site. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 3205 lens is coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. Cleaners containing ammonia, alcohol, abrasives, or anti-grease detergents will harm the anti-reflective coating.

  • Page 100: Navigation Terms

    Depth—the depth below the transducer. This field is active only if the Leg Time—the time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next GPSMAP 3205 is connected to a Garmin Sounder Module or if NMEA depth is waypoint in the route.
  • Page 101 To Course—the recommended direction to steer to reduce course error or stay on GPSMAP 3205 is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin course. Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the course and proceed Sounder Module.

  • Page 102: Messages And Alarms

    Can’t Write User Card—error reading card; remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. The GPSMAP 3205 uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press QUIT to acknowledge the message.
  • Page 103 Sonar Service Lost—the external sonar device you were connected to has either individual maps on the data card was exceeded. been disconnected or the GPSMAP 3205 has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason. Off Course Alarm—you exceeded the specified off-course distance.

  • Page 104: Optional Accessories

    GPSMAP 3205 and void the warranty. and more from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through your GPSMAP 3205 using the PC Interface Cable, or with the Data Card Programmer. Bluchart g2 Preprogramed Data Cards—enhances the basemap featuring additional data including highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest such USB Data Card Programmer—programs blank data cards at high speed...

  • Page 105: Limited Warranty

    This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for Tel. 913/397.8200 one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or Fax. 913/397.8282 replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

  • Page 106: Fcc Compliance

    XM WX weather data displays and individual product The GPSMAP 3205 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital availability vary by hardware equipment. Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.

  • Page 107: Weather Data Warranty

    This information is provided “as is” and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied, This product has not been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Geospatial- with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof.

  • Page 108: Index

    74 entering data 9 battery alarm 56 data felds 31 heading 60 Bearing pointer 39 data transfer 61 highlight 8 beeper 58 date/time 87 Highway Page 40 datums 60 options 41 daylight saving 61 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 109 58 moon rise/set 46 Tracks tab 50 proximity waypoint list 18 simulator mode 6 Trip tab 47 setting up 7 Weather tab 84–85 turning off 7 QUIT Key 2 XM tab 71–72 turning on 6 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 110 System tab 58 comm sub tab 61 WAAS 6, 87, 88 general sub tab 58 Warning Page 4 time sub tab 60 waterimmersion 91 units sub tab 59 water speed 79, 93 water temperature alarm 57 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 112 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 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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