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- Page 1 user’s guide BlueChart ® marine cartography...
- Page 2 ® ® Garmin , BlueChart , BlueChart g2 trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. microSD and SD are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and ™...
- Page 3 Chartbook series. Photos courtesy of © 2006 CMT Group 1, Inc. and Garmin International, Inc. ** BlueChart g2 does not contain photos for all cards. Garmin is continuing to expand our growing database of navigationally significant photos ** Navteq road data is included for many BlueChart g2 data cards. Not all data cards contain road data.
- Page 4 A prudent navigator never relies on any single source of navigational information. Garmin strives to provide its customers with the most economical, accurate and up-to-date electronic maps available.
- Page 5 It features richer colors and shading for easier interpretation and improved visibility. BlueChart g2 has all the detail of traditional BlueChart, but with additional functions, such as an optional “mariner’s-eye view”...
- Page 6 • Wrecks, restricted areas, anchorages • Shoals, spoilage, and more Like all BlueChart cartography, BlueChart g2 cartography is styled to match the appearance of paper charts when displayed on your Garmin chartplotter. Sharp, colorful, finely detailed graphics let you see every cartographic contour and feature, with a minimum of panning and zooming to bring the chart data into focus.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Understanding the Differences Between Electronic and Paper Charts Reporting Chart Errors Viewing Tide and Current Information Appendix ... Caring for Your BlueChart g2 Data Card Reading the ID Code on a BlueChart g2 Card Exclusive Garmin Programs Purchasing BlueChart g2 Cards ... Warranty Information Product Registration Contact Garmin ...13... -
Page 8: Terminology
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Use the electronic BlueChart g2 cartography 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. - Page 9 BlueChart g2 compatible Garmin units. Look for the BlueChart g2 compatible logo on the product packaging. Current owners of Garmin GPSMAP 276, GPSMAP 376, GPSMAP 3005C, GPSMAP 3006C, and GPSMAP 3010C chartplotters can also use BlueChart g2 preprogrammed data cards after loading a required software update. BlueChart g2 User’s Guide...
- Page 10 The first screen shows preloaded BlueChart g2 cartography on a GPSMAP 3210. The second screen shows the same area with a BlueChart g2 preprogrammed data card. BlueChart g2 Preloaded on a Chartplotter BlueChart g2 Preprogrammed Data Card...
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Page 11: Getting Started
Installing a BlueChart g2 Preprogrammed Data Card Look for a compartment door or rubber weather cap on the bottom (or front for large chartplotters) of your Garmin unit. Beneath the door or weather cap is a slot for a data card. Data Card Slot on a... -
Page 12: Viewing Bluechart G2 Information
To access additional BlueChart g2 functionality, you can purchase preprogrammed data cards. These BlueChart g2 data cards include highly detailed coastal roads and points of interest such as restaurants, lodging, local attractions, and more. Full-color aerial photos of ports, marinas, bridges, and navigational landmarks are also included on many data cards. - Page 13 Light Exposed Garmin includes charts and symbols shown on NOAA chart 1, and marine services from other sources. For more information about nautical chart symbols in the USA, see Chart No. 1 Nautical Chart Symbols Abbreviations and Terms at www.noaa.com.
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Page 14: Accessing Additional Object Information
IewIng hart g Accessing Additional Object Information You can view additional information about many of the objects you see on a BlueChart g2 map. To access additional object information when using a Garmin unit: Place the unit’s map pointer on an object, and press ENTER. A window appears with additional information for the selected object. Selected object ccessIng ddItIonal bject nformatIon BlueChart g2 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Viewing Photos
IewIng Viewing Photos On Garmin BlueChart g2 preprogrammed data cards, navigationally significant aerial photographs are available for most ports and marinas. These photos can help you familiarize yourself with your surroundings. The camera icon ( ) indicates a photo is available. There are usually two or three photos for each marina. -
Page 16: Accessing Paper-Chart-Specific Information
Garmin unit. For example, if a contour is present on one chart, and not on the adjacent chart, the BlueChart g2 data is represented on your Garmin unit the same way. -
Page 17: Understanding The Differences Between Electronic And Paper Charts
If we have not represented it accurately, or if you know additional information about the feature, visit Garmin’s Web site and fill out the online error report form. You can find this form at www.garmin.com/cartography/. -
Page 18: Viewing Tide And Current Information
Viewing Tide and Current Information Using BlueChart g2 cartography, you can access tide information from more than 3,000 Tide Prediction Stations across the world. You can also access current information from Current Stations around the United States coastline, including Alaska and Hawaii (on preloaded Garmin units) as well as western Canada and several Caribbean islands (on preprogrammed data cards). -
Page 19: Appendix
Caring for Your BlueChart g2 Data Card BlueChart g2 cards are not waterproof. When you are not using the card, keep it in the original packaging for safekeeping, and store it away from exposure to sun and rain. BlueChart g2 cards are susceptible to damage from static electricity. -
Page 20: Exclusive Garmin Programs
BUYeR PRoteCtIoN PoLICY: (Applies ONLY to preprogrammed BlueChart g2 cards.) If a BlueChart g2 card is updated within 30 days of the original purchase date you may receive one free update. The identification number and coverage area must remain the same. -
Page 21: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Examine your preprogrammed BlueChart g2 card for damage immediately upon receipt. Garmin accepts returned cards within 10 days of the purchase date, if the card is found to be defective. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! By registering your purchase you are assured of notification of product updates or information about new products. -
Page 22: Index
1, 4. also viewing photos photo perspective pilot boarding area precautionary area preloaded v, 1, preprogrammed 1, product registration purchasing BlueChart g2 data cards radio report point real picture. photos recommended anchorage registration. product registration rescue station... -
Page 23: Bluechart ® G2 Data Card Order Form
BlueChart g2 Requested (for example, 2US006R - Chesapeake) ____________ ________________________________________________________________ Model of Garmin Chartplotter or GPS Unit You Own _______________________ Note: BlueChart g2 cards do not work with all Garmin units. Refer to the product information for your Garmin unit at garmin.com for information about which Garmin units work with your card. [ ] express Shipping (additional charge applies) - Page 24 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, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00703-00 Rev. A...