Section 2: Map Page & Map Configuration - Garmin GPSMAP 215 Owner's Manual & Reference

Map
Display
Boat
Icon
The GPSMAP Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic
cartography, plotting and navigational data. It is the primary page used for
navigating with the GPSMAP system. The Map Page can be broken down
into three main sections: map display, data window and softkey menu.
The map display shows your boat on an electronically generated chart,
complete with geographic names, navaids, depth contours and a host of other
chart features. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints
you create. An on-screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas,
determine the distance and bearing to a position, and perform various route
and waypoint functions. The GPSMAP system has a built-in worldwide
database to 64 n.m. (see Appendix F for built-in coverage map), with more
detailed coverage available through the use of G-chart
Section 10 for installing and using G-chart
Destination
Fields
Data
Window
Softkey
Menu
TM data cartridges (see
TM cartridges).
MAP PAGE
Overview
Your boat's position is represented by a wedge
icon, with your track plot shown as a dotted
line (GPSMAP215) or a solid yellow line
(GPSMAP225).
To select what chart features are displayed
on a particular chart scale, refer to the Map
Configuration section on pages 23-24.
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