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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP ® 3006C/3010C...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Installing Your Gpsmap 3006C/3010C

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... Installing Your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C ... About This Manual ... Product Registration ... Contact Garmin ...v Software License Agreement ... Warnings ... Important Information ... Getting Started ... Unit Overview ... Using the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Keypad ...
  • Page 5 Map Split Page ... Compass Page ... 3D Highway Page ... Changing the Highway Perspective Range ...43 3D Highway Page Options ...43 Showing or Hiding Maps ...43 Video Page ... Video Page Options ...44 Main Menu ... GPS Tab ... Tide Tab ...
  • Page 6 > ntroductIon able of ontents XM WX Weather ... Customizing Preset Weather Displays ... Weather Tab ... Marine Bulletins Sub Tab ...88 Using Radar ... Understanding Radar ... Understanding the Radar Display ...90 Radar Page ... Configuring the Radar Page ...91 Using the Radar Adjustment Menu ...92...

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    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.

  • Page 8: Warnings

    Important Information 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 some inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    > ettIng tarted vervIew ettInG tarted Unit Overview Data card slots Data card slot 1 Data card slot 2 Interface keys Seral number tag Data entry keys Connecton ports Infrared (IR) wndow Soft keys (For optonal remote control) GPSMAP 3010C Shown GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Using The Gpsmap 3006C/3010C Keypad

    > gPsMaP 3006c/3010c K ettIng tarted sIng the Using the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Keypad POWER/BACKlIGht Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence.

  • Page 11: Using The Optional Marine Remote Control

    Using the Optional Marine Remote Control Use the keypad on the optional Marine Remote Control to operate your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C from a distance. Contact your Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support to purchase the Marine Remote Control. To operate the remote control, point the IR (infrared) window on the remote toward the unobstructed IR window on the lower-right corner of the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C.

  • Page 12: Using Soft Keys

    At the top of each page, the status bar provides current status information for connected devices and several of the chartplotter functions. As additional devices are added to the GPSMAP 3006/3010 or the Garmin Marine Network, an icon for each device appears on the status bar.

  • Page 13: Turning On The Gpsmap 3006C/3010C

    Turning on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, make sure the unit and GPS 17 antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions. The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, the GPS 17 receiver must collect satellite data and determine its current location.

  • Page 14: Initializing The Gps Receiver

    • Orange—ready for navigation/ready for navigation with WAAS. • Gray—lost GPS connection. (Check GPS antenna wiring connections.) A detailed visual reference of the satellite acquisition, GPS receiver status, and accuracy is available on the GPS tab on the Main Menu.

  • Page 15: Receiver Status And Accuracy

    • Skyview Orientation—allows you to select a sky view orientation, either North Up or track Up, for the GPS Info sub tab only. • Source—set to Garmin when using a Garmin sensor (GPS 17); set to NMEA when using any other GPS NMEA source.

  • Page 16: Using Simulator Mode

    Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors and satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit cannot be used for actual navigation.

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    asIc peratIon Using the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. Understanding the Features The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 18: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    > gPsMaP 3006c/3010c asIc PeratIon sIng the Selecting Options and Entering Data To select options and enter data, use the ROCKER to highlight or select an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENtER key, soft keys, data entry keys, and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections.

  • Page 19: Using Additional Map Data

    BlueChart g2 data cards. See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for more information on preprogrammed Garmin data cards and other MapSource programs.
  • Page 20 > gPsMaP 3006c/3010c asIc PeratIon sIng the As you move the map pointer, the distance and bearing from your current location to the map pointer are shown in the upper-left corner of the map, with the map pointer’s location coordinates. Keep in mind that when the map pointer is stationary, the distance and bearing from your present location changes as your boat moves.

  • Page 21: Finding An Item

    Finding an Item Press FIND to search for items including waypoints, anchorages, cities, marine services, navaids, restricted areas, wrecks, celestial information, tides, and currents. If you pan the map window and press FIND, the unit centers its search from the map pointer location.

  • Page 22: Creating And Using Waypoints

    The GPSMAP 3006C/3010C stores up to 4,000 alphanumeric waypoints, each with a user-defined icon, comment, depth, and water temperature. NOtE: If you are using a Garmin GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module, the Depth and Water temp fields fill in automatically.

  • Page 23: Creating Waypoints Manually

    To create a new waypoint from a map feature: create a new waypoint from a map feature: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the map pointer and highlight the map feature you want. 2. Press ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer location. The Review Page for the selected map feature appears. 3. Press the Create Wpt soft key to open the Review Waypoint Page. 4. 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. Creating a Waypoint from a Map Feature (BlueChart Data shown) GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual asIc PeratIon...

  • Page 24: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    > asIc PeratIon evIewIng and dItIng aYPoInts 3. Press the New Waypoint soft key. The Review Waypoint Page appears with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default name and location. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Position field, and press ENTER. 5. Enter position coordinates using the ROCKER or data entry keys, and press ENTER. 6. To accept the waypoint with the default information, press the OK soft key To change any waypoint information, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering your changes, press the OK soft key. Two other options are available on the Review Waypoint Page: • Add to Route—adds the new waypoint to the end of a route. •...
  • Page 25 To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER. To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to select a different symbol, and press ENTER. Waypoint Symbol List To change the Comment, Position, Depth, or Water temp: 1. Highlight the Comment, Position, Depth, or Water temp field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter new data, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual >...

  • Page 26: Moving A Waypoint

    > asIc PeratIon evIewIng and dItIng aYPoInts Moving a Waypoint You can modify a waypoint by moving or “projecting” the distance and bearing from its present location to a new location. To move the waypoint on the map: 1. Press the Move Wpt soft key. The map window on the right side of the page is highlighted with the selected waypoint centered and highlighted on a map. The word MOVE appears below the pointer.

  • Page 27: User Waypoints

    User Waypoints The User sub tab on the Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the User sub tab, you can review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. The number of available and used waypoints is shown at the bottom of the User sub tab.

  • Page 28: Proximity Waypoints

    > asIc PeratIon evIewIng and dItIng aYPoInts Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint. The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. You can add proximity alarms to a maximum of 10 waypoints or on-screen map items, with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical or statute miles, or kilometers.

  • Page 29: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigating to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C provides four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Point, Follow Track, TracBack, and Follow Route. When you are actively navigating, you see a straight line on the Map Page that always runs from your current location to the destination.

  • Page 30: Follow Track And Tracback Navigation

    > asIc PeratIon avIgatIng to a estInatIon To Go To a new map point (non-map item) from the map: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the location you want to go to, and press NAV. 2. With Go To MAP Point highlighted, press ENTER. To stop navigation: 1. Press NAV. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Follow Track and TracBack Navigation A track is an electronic breadcrumb trail recording or history of your path.
  • Page 31 Saving a Track Log You must save a track log before you can use the Follow Track feature. You can store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates. To save a track log: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Tracks tab, and then highlight the Active sub tab.

  • Page 32: Tracback Tips

    > asIc PeratIon avIgatIng to a estInatIon Initiating a Follow Track You must save a track before using the Follow Track option. If there are no saved tracks, the message “There are no Saved Tracks to follow” appears. To follow a track using the NAV key: 1. Press NAV, highlight Follow Track, and press ENTER. The Select Track Page appears.

  • Page 33: Man Overboard (Mob)

    Man OverBoard (MOB) Use the Man OverBoard function to simultaneously mark and set a course to a location for quick response to emergency situations. To initiate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key. 2. Press the Yes soft key to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location. When an MOB is initiated, an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol ( ) is created, and the unit is on an active navigation to that point.

  • Page 34: Navigating A Saved Route

    > asIc PeratIon reatIng and sIng outes Number of avalable ponts To create a new route using the Route list: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Routes tab. 3. Press the New Route soft key to open the Route map window. 4. Press the Use List soft key to open the Route list. 5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field under the word “Waypoint”, and press ENTER. The Find From Current Position Page appears. 6. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose from other points, such as cities or navaids.) 7. Select a waypoint to add to the route, and press ENTER. The Review Waypoint Page appears. 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...

  • Page 35: Creating A Quick Nav Route

    To stop navigating a route: Press NAV, highlight Stop Navigation on the Navigation Menu, and press ENTER. The following options are available on the Navigation Menu by pressing NAV while navigating a route: • Invert Route—reverses the route so you can follow it from the end point back to the beginning. •...

  • Page 36: Deleting A Route

    > asIc PeratIon reatIng and sIng outes Deleting a Route Use the Route tab on the Main Menu to delete an individual route or delete all routes. To delete an individual route: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu, and then highlight the Routes tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the route you want to delete, and then press the Delete soft key. A confirmation message appears. 3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to delete the route. To delete all routes: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu, and then highlight the Routes tab.
  • Page 37 To review individual route points on the map: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. The map window opens showing the selected route. 2. Highlight a point on the route, and press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page. Review Waypoint Page 3. Press the Rmv From Rt soft key to remove the point from the route, press the Move Wpt soft key to move the waypoint, press the Delete soft key to permanently delete the waypoint from the unit, or press the Next soft key to highlight the next point on the route list. If the selected route point is a user waypoint, you can edit any of the waypoint properties on the Review Waypoint Page. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual asIc PeratIon To add points to a route: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. The map window opens showing the selected route.
  • Page 38 > asIc PeratIon reatIng and sIng outes 4. Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want to add a route point. 5. Press ENTER to add the point to the route. To remove a point from a route: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. The map window opens showing the selected route. 2. Select the point you want to remove from the route, and press the Remove soft key. To graphically edit a route on the map: 1. On the Routes tab, highlight the route you want to edit, and press ENTER. 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.

  • Page 39: Planning Routes

    Planning Routes You can enter information on the Plan Route window such as your speed, departure time, fuel flow, and departure date so your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C 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. 2. Enter planning data for speed and fuel flow. You can also enter the date and time of your departure. As you enter planning information, the fields on the Route list are automatically calculated.

  • Page 40: Main

    GSD 22 with a transducer connected to the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, a Sonar Page is added into the page sequence. When the unit is turned on, the Map Page appears. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C or Garmin Marine Network, additional main pages, functions, or adjustments may appear automatically.

  • Page 41: Configuring Main Pages

    You can also show other functions, such as a compass, temperature log (if inputting Garmin or NMEA sonar data), or a second map (Map Page only). Digital data fields (Digital 1 and Digital 2) can be changed in size and type of data that is shown in each data field.
  • Page 42 > ages onfIgurIng ages 3. Press up on the ROCKER to display larger text with fewer data fields; press down on the ROCKER to display smaller text with more data fields. A preview of the data fields appears in the preview window. As you adjust the data field size, the configurable data fields automatically appear in the Digital 1 and Digital 2 lists. 4. Press QUIT to exit the slider adjustment. Press QUIT again to return to the main page. 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. Dgtal 2 wth small 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the type of data you want data fields to show, and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to exit. Dgtal 1 To restore the factory default configuration: wth large 1. Press and hold DATA/CNFG to open the Configuration window.

  • Page 43: Using Function Windows

    (highlighted) function window. As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. For specific instructions on adjustments and features for the highlighted window, refer to the specific section (or manual) for that main page.

  • Page 44: Viewing A Main Page In Full-Screen Mode

    > ages Viewing a Main Page in Full-Screen Mode Use the DAtA key to view the main page in full-screen mode, without functions, the status bar, or Digital Data fields. Press DAtA again to return to the previous view. Map Page in Full-Screen Mode Map Page The Map Page provides comprehensive electronic cartography, plotting, and navigational data.

  • Page 45: Selecting Map Ranges

    Use the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom ranges and move the map pointer. Two basic map operating modes, Position Mode and Pointer Mode, determine what cartography (map data) is shown on the Map Page. Position Mode pans the cartography to keep the current position marker within the display area, whereas Pointer Mode pans the cartography to keep the map pointer within the display area.

  • Page 46: Cartography

    Using Built-In Basemap Using BlueChart/BlueChart g2/MapSource Data Overzoom, No Additional Data NOtE: The GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is not compatible with Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision mapping data. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Map Page Options

    (or Map function window) using the ADJ key and soft key options. The available options are: Measure (Distance), hide (Show) Detail, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to the chartplotter or Garmin Marine Network, additional adjustment 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 48 > ages To hide (show) map details: Press the Show Detail soft key to show map details; press the Hide Detail soft key to hide map details. Spot Soundngs (BlueChart data) Map with Detail Shown Map Page with Detail Hidden Changing Map Setup Features You can configure the map display preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. When you select Map Setup, the Main Menu appears with the Map tab selected.

  • Page 49: Map Split Page

    3D Highway pages. If you have a Garmin sonar module connected, you can set up the Map Split Page to show the Map Page and Sonar Page; if you have Garmin radar connected, you can view both the Map Page and the Radar Page.

  • Page 50: 3D Highway Page

    > 3d h ages IghwaY For the compass to work, the GPS must be moving. When you are moving, the orange Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the Compass Ring reflects the direction you are traveling by a red vertical line at the top of the Compass ring.

  • Page 51: Changing The Highway Perspective Range

    The available ADJ soft key options are Route Details, Edit Active Route, and Setup. As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. You can also customize the 3D Highway Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data fields.

  • Page 52: Video Page

    > ages Ideo Video Page The Video Page is available only if you attach an optional NTSC (National Television System Committee) or PAL (Phase Alternate Line) composite video source to the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C (see the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information).

  • Page 53: Main Menu

    The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing ADJ/MENU. As you add optional hardware to your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C or the Garmin Marine Network, additional Main Menu tabs or sub tabs may appear automatically. For specific instructions on additional adjustments and features, refer to the specific section (or manual) for that hardware device.

  • Page 54: Tide Tab

    > Tide Tab Use the Tide tab to view tide and current information. The Tide tab contains two sub tabs: Tide and Current. Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows Tide Station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight. You can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 Tide Stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Caribbean islands.

  • Page 55: Viewing Tide Information

    To select the Tide Station nearest to your location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Tides Page. 2. Highlight Current Position, and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page. 3. Select a Tide Station from the list, and press ENTER. As you move the highlight over each Tide Station in the list, the station is highlighted on the map window. The distance and bearing from your location to the highlighted Tide Station are shown at the bottom of the list. Tide Stations Near Your Location If you are not within this range, the message “None Found” appears. Use the Map Position option to select a location closer to a Tide Station.

  • Page 56: Current Sub Tab

    > Current Sub Tab The Current sub tab shows information for currents in a 24-hour span, starting at midnight. You can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 Current Stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada, and several of the Caribbean islands.

  • Page 57: Celestial Tab

    To select a Current Station from a map location: 1. Highlight the For field, and press ENTER to open the Find Currents Page. 2. Highlight Map Position, and press ENTER to open the Find Near Current Position Page. 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the map pointer to a map location, and press ENTER. The Find Near Other Position Page shows a list of Current Stations near the selected map location. 4. Select a Current Station, and press ENTER. If the “None Found” message appears, repeat steps 1–3 until you find a Current Station. Viewing a Current Report Press the Show Report soft key on the Current sub tab to view a detailed report of all times and values for all the minimum and maximum current flows throughout the day, including Flood, Slack, and Max Ebb times and strengths.

  • Page 58: Trip Tab

    > To view celestial information for a different location: 1. On the Celestial tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER. The Find Celestial Information Page appears. 2. Make a selection and press ENTER repeatedly until the information for that location appears on the Celestial tab. To change the time or date: 1. On the Celestial tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Days or Hours button, and press ENTER. Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the days or hours. Press QUIT to exit. OR Highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter a new date or time, and press ENTER. 3. To return to the current date and time, press the Current Date soft key. Trip Tab The Trip tab shows data for Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer.

  • Page 59: Weather Tab

    Weather Tab The Weather tab shows current weather conditions, the forecast, sea surface information, and a forecast map. The Weather tab also contains a Setup sub tab that you can use to customize preset weather options. The Weather tab appears only if you have the Weather check box selected on the System tab.

  • Page 60: Routes Tab

    > outes Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab on the Points tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint. The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs, rocks, or 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.

  • Page 61: Tracks Tab

    Tracks Tab Use the Tracks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Tracks tab also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and allows you to clear the track memory.

  • Page 62: Dsc (Digital Selective Calling) Tab

    GPS unit displays a call list, log, and a directory that stores incoming information received from another user’s DSC-capable VHF/GPS combination. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other. See the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions for more information.

  • Page 63: Understanding Dsc Distress Calls

    Understanding DSC Distress Calls With your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert message appears, and an alarm sounds (if enabled) when a distress call is received. The alarm sounds only for a distress call;...

  • Page 64: Dsc Directory

    > dsc (d IgItal electIve allIng DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts like a phone book and can save up to 100 contacts. The directory lists all contacts by name and MMSI number. Press ADJ from this page to delete a highlighted entry or delete all entries. To add a new directory item: 1. Press the New Item soft key. The Directory Item Review window allows you to enter information of a known contact.

  • Page 65: Card Tab

    Use the Card tab to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to and from a data card. When data is saved to a data card, it can be exchanged with other compatible units or transferred Garmin’s MapSource software program on your computer. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual To transfer data to or from a data card: 1. Insert the data card. If there is already user data on the card, highlight...

  • Page 66: Messages Tab

    > essages ab and larMs Messages Tab The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the messages. The date and time when each message occurred is shown at the bottom of the tab. Viewing Detailed Message Information You can view detailed information about the message, such as date, time, position, speed, course, and heading.

  • Page 67: System Alarms

    System Alarms Use the System sub tab to set alarms for the system clock, batteries, and GPS accuracy. The System sub tab contains the following alarms: • Clock—provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu.

  • Page 68: Sonar Alarms

    > larMs Sonar Alarms Use the Sonar sub tab to set sonar alarms, including shallow or deep water, water temperature, and fish.* • Shallow Water/Deep Water—sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow or too deep. You must be receiving sonar data for this function to work.

  • Page 69: System Tab

    • System Info—shows the unit’s software, basemap version, and electronic serial number. • Update Notes—shows software notes for the current software version. • Factory Dflts—restores all settings to Garmin’s original setup values for all devices on the network. To adjust the automatic backlight settings: 1. Highlight the Automatic Backlight field, and press ENTER.
  • Page 70 (hddd°mm.mmm’). • Depth—select the units of measure for depth in Feet (ft), Fathoms (fa), or Meters (m). You must be receiving NMEA Sonar depth data or using a Garmin Sonar Module for the depth to appear. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 71 • temperature—set the units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). You must be receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data or using a Garmin Sonar Module for the temperature to appear. • Distance, Speed, and Elevation—set the units of measure for distance, speed and elevation readouts in Nautical (nm, kt, ft), Nautical (nm, kt, m), Statute (mi, mh, ft), or Metric (km, kh, m) terms.
  • Page 72 • Garmin Data transfer—the proprietary format used to upload or download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, and proximity data with a computer or another Garmin unit. When you select Garmin Data transfer, you can choose from nine Garmin Data Transfer Modes.

  • Page 73: Nmea Interface

    To activate the NMEA data: 1. Highlight the Port 1 or Port 2 field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight NMEA In/NMEA Out, and press ENTER. When transferring data between two Garmin units, always set one to host and use the other unit to send or request the data. Advanced NMEA Output Setup...

  • Page 74: Update Sub Tab

    Network Tab The Network tab shows all devices connected to your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C and the Garmin Marine Network, and the status of each. You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network. To check the status of a device: Use the ROCKER to highlight the device. The status of the network device...

  • Page 75: Pages Tab

    Pages Tab Use the Pages tab to change the page sequence, or add or remove pages. To change the page sequence: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the page you want to move in the Pages list. 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 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual To add a page to the page sequence: 1. Press the Add Page soft key.

  • Page 76: Map Tab

    > Map Tab Use the Map tab to change map settings, including map detail, map orientation, and automatic zoom. Changes made to the Map tab sub tabs affect all maps. To change a Map Setup feature: 1. On a Map function window, press the Map Setup soft key to open the Main Menu. The Map tab is highlighted. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a sub tab; press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting you want to change, and press ENTER.
  • Page 77 • Spot Soundings—turns on the depth spot sounding data. Select On, Warn Depth, or Off. • Warn Depth—shows the spot sounding below the set value in red. This field is available only when Warn Depth is selected in the Spot Soundings field.
  • Page 78 > Labels Sub Tab Use the Labels sub tab to select the screen size of the text for a given map item. Chart, Waypoints, Active Route, tide Stations, Services, Spot Soundings, lat/lon Grid—controls the screen size of the text for a given map item. Select None, Small, Medium, or large.

  • Page 79: Ais Sub Tab

    • Course line—sets the maximum map zoom range at which the course line appears on-screen. Select Auto, Off, or <120 ft to <800 nm. • heading line—draws an extension from the end of the boat icon in the direction of travel. For Distance, enter the numeric distance value to which you want the line to extend.

  • Page 80: Radar Tab

    > adar Use the Advanced soft key to show a list of the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded on the data card. Each map family (or type) is described by name and can be hidden if you do not want to show the data on the Map Page. To show the Advanced Map Card Setup: 1. Press the Advanced soft key to open the Advanced Map Card Setup window.

  • Page 81: Temp (Temperature) Tab

    Temp (Temperature) Tab The Temp tab displays the water temperature log (if equipped with a temperature sensing transducer or receiving NMEA Sonar temperature data). The chart reads from right to left, so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side of the chart.

  • Page 82: Highway Tab

    > XM t IghwaY ab and Highway Tab Use the highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on the 3D Highway Page. Use the ROCKER and the ENtER key to select or clear options. • Active Route Waypoints—show all active route waypoints. •...

  • Page 83: Using Favorites

    To select an XM Radio channel: 1. Highlight the song, and press ENTER. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select a channel, and press ENTER. Using Favorites You can create a customized list of your favorite XM Radio channels. To add a channel to Favorites: Select a channel, and then press the Add Favorite soft key. The channel appears in the list of favorites. To delete a channel from Favorites: 1. In the Favorites list, select a channel to delete, and then press the Delete soft key to delete the selected channel from your Favorites list, or press the Delete All soft key to delete all channels from your Favorites list. A confirmation message appears.

  • Page 84: Using Sonar

    GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin Sounder Module to install the it. NOtE: You must have a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C to use the sonar features.

  • Page 85: Understanding The Sonar Display

    Understanding the Sonar Display One of the first things to understand about sonar is that the transducer sends a beam down to the bottom of the water, much like the beam of a flashlight. The beam starts small near your vessel and expands as it gets to the bottom. The Sonar Page does not show a 3-D representation of the underwater environment.

  • Page 86: Sonar Page

    > sIng onar onar Sonar Page The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher. If a GSD 20, GSD 21, or GSD 22 Sounder Module is not attached, the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar check box is selected on the System tab.

  • Page 87: Configuring The Sonar Page

    Configuring the Sonar Page You can customize the Sonar page to fit your navigational needs See “Configuring Main Pages” on page 33 for more information. To add or remove functions on the Sonar Page: 1. Open the Sonar Page, and then press and hold the DATA/CNFG key to open the Configuration window. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight the function you want to add or remove, and press ENTER. Only functions with a check mark in the check box next to them appear on the Sonar Page.

  • Page 88: Using The Sonar Adjustment Menu

    > sIng onar onar Using the Sonar Adjustment Menu Use the Sonar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. To select an adjustment option from the Sonar Page: 1. Press ADJ to open the Sonar adjustment menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change, and press ENTER.
  • Page 89 • Frequency—only appears when using a dual frequency transducer. This allows you to choose a sonar operation frequency. You can choose 200 khz, 50 khz or Dual frequency (to alternate between the two frequencies). • Ultrascroll™/Scroll—adjusts the rate at which the Sonar Pages scrolls from right to left.

  • Page 90: Using The Pointer On The Sonar Page

    4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to return to the Sonar Page. 5. Press QUIT to resume scrolling. Sonar Tab When a Garmin Sounder Modual is connected to the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, and either the Auto-Detect Services or Sonar check box is selected on the System tab, the Sonar tab appears on the Main Menu.

  • Page 91: General Sub Tab

    General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select the water type, depth number, automatic scroll speed limit, scale, keel offset, and transducer type. The available General sub tab options are as follows: • Auto Gain—controls the aggressiveness of the Auto Gain when the Gain option is set to Auto.

  • Page 92: Graph Sub Tab

    > sIng onar onar To calibrate the water speed: 1. On the Sonar tab, press the Cal Water Spd soft key. 2. Bring the boat to cruising speed. Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window. Note your top speed, stop the boat, and press ENTER. 3. By default, the top ground speed automatically appears in the “What was your top water speed?” field. If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed is used instead. If the new speed is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER. If you want to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER on the speed field, enter a new speed, and press ENTER. Graph Sub Tab Use the Graph sub tab to select the color scheme, fish symbols, and scale. The available Graph sub tab options are: •...

  • Page 93: Water Temp Sub Tab

    Water Temp Sub Tab The Water Temp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log (if your boat is equipped with a temperature transducer/sensor). The graph reads from right to left, so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far-right side of the log.

  • Page 94: Xm Wx Weather

    XM wX w > eather ustoMIzIng reset eather IsPlaYs XM WX W eather This section covers the additional XM WX Weather options for the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C when used with the GDL 30/GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Satellite Receiver. Read the GDL 30/GDL 30A Owner’s Manual to properly install the GDL 30.
  • Page 95 To access weather setup options from the Map Page: 1. On the Map Page, press the Wthr Options soft key. Additional weather soft keys appear along the bottom of the page, and the name of the selected weather preset appears in the lower-left corner. 2. Press the Next Preset soft key to select a different weather preset. Press the Weather Setup soft key. Setup information for the current weather preset appears. GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual XM wX w > eather ustoMIzIng Preset name To change the name of the preset: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the preset, and press ENTER. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the name, and press ENTER when finished. The preset name is updated in the lower-left corner of the map window.

  • Page 96: Weather Tab

    XM wX w > eather eather Weather Tab Use the Weather tab on the Main Menu to set up or view weather options. The Weather tab has six sub tabs: Current, Forecast, Sea Surface, Marine Bulletins, Forecast Map, and Setup. To access the Weather tab: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.

  • Page 97: Using Radar

    This section covers the features and operation of the GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar when networked with your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin Marine Radar to install and configure your GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406.

  • Page 98: Understanding The Radar Display

    > sIng adar nderstandIng adar Before transmission begins, the message “Spinning Up” is shown while the radar antenna reaches nominal rotation speed. After the message disappears, the radar begins painting an image. Understanding the Radar Display The Radar Page shows a status bar along the top, user-configurable digital navigation data down the right side, a Heading Line, and Range Rings.

  • Page 99: Radar Page

    Radar Page With the radar properly installed, when you turn on your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, it should detect the radar as a new network connection. NOtE: A software update may be needed for the radar to function properly. If the message “Incompatible Software Version” appears when you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, you must update your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C software.

  • Page 100: Using The Radar Adjustment Menu

    > sIng adar adar Using the Radar Adjustment Menu Use the Radar adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Radar Page including: Gain, Sea Clutter, Rain Clutter, FTC, Zoom, Target Expansion, Trails, Guard Zone, VRM/EBL, MARPA, and Hide/Show Navigation Features.

  • Page 101: Target Expansion

    Zoom Zoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen. When you select a zoom range, a window showing a zoomed portion of the screen appears in the lower-left corner and a selection box appears. To view different areas at the selected zoom range, open the Radar adjustment menu, and then press the Move soft key.
  • Page 102 > sIng adar adar Guard Zone A Guard Zone is a user-defined area of protection. If a target enters the Guard Zone, an alarm sounds. You can define two Guard Zones. The Guard Zone Menu has two areas, “Guard Zone 1” and “Guard Zone 2.” Each area has two settings, Show (hide) and Adjust.
  • Page 103 To adjust the VRM/EBL: 1. Highlight Adjust, and press ENTER. 2. Press right or left on the ROCKER to rotate the EBL around the center point of the VRM. 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the size of the VMR. 4. Press ENTER to accept the changes. To move the center location of the VRM: 1. Highlight Move, and press ENTER. 2. Using the ROCKER, move the center point of the VRM to the selected location. 3. Press ENTER to set the new location. To use the VRM/EBL, expand the diameter of the VRM so that the outer edge touches the target.
  • Page 104 > sIng adar adar Safe targets Acqurng target Dangerous target To view the MARPA List: Press the MARPA List soft key. Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) The Enter Standby (Begin transmitting) option allows you to select if the radar is in Standby Mode or is transmitting. Select Enter Standby to place the radar into Standby Mode.

  • Page 105: Map Page Radar Overlay

    Map Page Radar Overlay Radar information can be shown as an overlay on the Map Page. When you overlay radar information on the Map Page, you can press ADJ/MENU to access many of the radar options. NOtE: Changing the map zoom scale does not change the radar range. When you zoom in or our on the Map Page, the radar overlay is scaled to fit.

  • Page 106: General Sub Tab

    > sIng adar adar General Sub Tab Use the General sub tab to select orientation, timed transmit, and cross-talk rejection. The available General sub tab options are: • Orientation—sets the orientation of the Radar Page. The settings are heading Up, North Up, or Course Up. •...

  • Page 107: Marpa Sub Tab

    • Bearing Reference—sets your bearing, either Absolute or Relative. Relative calculates the bearing relative to own vessel heading. Absolute calculates the bearing referring to North. • Navigation Features—allows you to show or hide navigational features on the Radar Page. Use the ROCKER and the ENtER key to select or clear options.

  • Page 108: Advanced Sub Tab

    > sIng adar adar Advanced Sub Tab Use the Advanced sub tab to set AFC Mode, front of boat offset and antenna size. NOtE: The Antenna Size field is available only if you are using a GMR 404/406 Marine Radar. The available Advanced sub tab settings are: •...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    ppendIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: GPSMAP 3006C: 6.5" H x 10.3" W x 3.3" D (16.5 x 26.2 x 8.4 cm) GPSMAP 3010C: 8.8" H x 13.1" W x 3.0" D (22.4 x 33.3 x 7.6 cm) Weight: GPSMAP 3006C: 3.0 lbs (1.4 kg) GPSMAP 3010C: 5.0 lbs (2.3 kg) Display: GPSMAP 3006C: 6.4"...

  • Page 110: Installing And Removing Data Cards

    4. Close the cover until it locks. If you insert a data card and receive a “card format not recognized” message, remove the card and reinsert it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer for assistance. NOtE: Data cards are not waterproof, should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges, and should be stored in the case supplied with the card.

  • Page 111: Satellite Information

    SBAS satellite. In fact, it can degrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that achieves the best accuracy.

  • Page 112: Waas Capability

    GPS unit displays a Call List, Log, and a Directory to store incoming information received from another user’s DSC capable VHF/GPS combination. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other. See the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.

  • Page 113: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    Coast Guard when used in an emergency distress call. To obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number!

  • Page 114: Loran Td System

    > loran td s PPendIX YsteM LORAN TD System LORAN-C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The LORAN (LOng RAnge Navigation) system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.

  • Page 115: Caring For The Gpsmap 3006C/3010C

    Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world. For more information on LORAN TDs, you can download Garmin’s Loran TD Position Format Handbook from the Garmin Web site.

  • Page 116: Navigation Terms

    Course—the course between the active from and to waypoints. Depth—the depth below the transducer. This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is connected to a Garmin Sounder Module or if NMEA depth is available. Distance (Dist)—the distance from the current location to a destination.
  • Page 117 Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is receiving speed readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module. Water temp—the water temperature. This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is receiving temp readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module.

  • Page 118: Messages And Alarms

    Can’t Write User Card—error writing to the card; remove and reinsert. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support if the problem persists. Database Error—internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced.
  • Page 119 Sonar Failed, Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Sonar Service Incompatible—the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update.

  • Page 120: Optional Accessories

    WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C and void the warranty.

  • Page 121: Limited Warranty

    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 122: Fcc Compliance

    Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap3006c/. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 123: Weather Data Warranty

    This information is provided “as is” and XM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied, with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service.

  • Page 124: European License Requirements

    > PPendIX uroPean Icense equIreMents European License Requirements The following table shows European License requirements for the GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, and GMR 404/406 marine radar. Austria Luxembourg Belgium The Netherlands Czech Republic Poland Denmark Portugal Estonia Slovakia Finland Slovenia France Spain Germany...

  • Page 125: Index

    auto color gain ndeX auto gain Symbols backlight 5, 200 kHz frequency adjusting 2X zoom basic operation 3D Highway Page battery alarm 4X zoom 50 kHz frequency Bearing Line Bearing pointer bearing reference 98, A-scope beeper accessories begin transmitting accuracy BlueChart accuracy circle BlueChart g2 38,...
  • Page 126 80, leg distance gain setting leg time Garmin Marine Network log, temperature GDL 30 60, 86, log and graph scale GMR 20/40 log duration GMR 21/41 LORAN TD GMR 404/406 i,...
  • Page 127 position format review waypoint page position mode rings position report 55, ROCKER key POWER key routes precipitation copying pressure creating proximity alarms deleting proximity waypoints editing clearing navigating proximity waypoint list planning quick nav Routes tab QUICK NAV route QUIT key safety feature safe zone ring Radar...
  • Page 128 ndeX underwater waypoints Weather tab user waypoint list whiteline 78, Wide Area Augmentation System. wide beam vector length velocity reference video XM tab aspect XM WX weather contrast customizing Video Page forecast VRM/EBL zoom 37, 43, 81, 92, adjusting Zoom level WAAS 7, 103, warming up Warning Page...
  • Page 130 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. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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