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Garmin GPSMAP 3205 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 3205 ®...
  • 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

    If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Installing Your GPSMAP 3205 To install the GPSMAP 3205 refer to the GPSMAP 3205 & 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ... Unit Overview ... Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad... Using Soft Keys ...3 Status Bar ...3 Turning on the GPSMAP 3205 ... Adjusting the Backlight ...4 Initializing the GPS Receiver ... Receiver Status and Accuracy ...5 GPS Setup ...5...
  • Page 5 ...52 Setting Up DSC ...53 Using the NAV Key ...53 Card Tab ... Messages Tab ... Viewing Detailed Message Information ...55 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Alarms Tab ... System Alarms ...56 Nav (Navigation) Alarms ...57 Sonar Alarms ...57 Weather Alarms ...57...
  • Page 6 Satellite Information ... What is WAAS/EGNOS? ... WAAS Capability ... Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ... LORAN TD System ... Caring for the GPSMAP 3205 ... Navigation Terms... Messages and Alarms ... Optional Accessories ... Limited Warranty ... FCC Compliance ...

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    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

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  • Page 10: Using The Gpsmap 3205 Keypad

    3205 K ettIng tarted sIng the eYPad Using the GPSMAP 3205 Keypad POWER 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 Soft Keys

    GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Turning on the GPSMAP 3205 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

    When the search is complete, the I Agree button is highlighted. After reading the warning, press ENTER. Next, you see the first of the main pages, the Map Page. The GPSMAP 3205 begins searching for the GPS satellites. The first time the unit acquires satellites takes several minutes.

  • Page 13: Receiver Status And Accuracy

    After the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the Status field shows either “Ready for Navigation” or “Ready for Navigation with WAAS.” The GPSMAP 3205 is now ready for use. Press QUIT to return to the 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 • Track—enter a simulated heading. Use the Set Position soft key to set your location while in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual ettIng You can also control the speed and track from the Compass or 3D Highway Page. Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the speed; press left or right to change the heading.

  • 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

    Not all data fields are programmable. When moving about a page with these fields, the highlight skips them. Using Additional Map Data The GPSMAP 3205 comes preloaded with the latest Marine Detail Charts of the United States coastline (including Alaska and Hawaii) using the new BlueChart g2™...

  • Page 18: Using The Map Pointer

    PeratIon sIng the See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for more information on available pre-programmed Garmin data cards and other MapSource programs to increase the mapping capability of your new chartplotter. NOTE: When networking with a Garmin GPSMAP 4000 or 5000 series unit, map data is not shared.

  • Page 19: Finding An Item

    4. Highlight the notes field, and press ENTER to scroll the text up or down using the ROCKER. 5. Press QUIT to exit. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Finding an Item Press FIND to search for items from your current location including waypoints, wndow anchorages, cities, marine services, navaids, restricted areas, wrecks, celestial information, tides, and currents.

  • Page 20: Creating And Using Waypoints

    Soft key Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 3205 stores up to 4,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user- defined icon, comment, depth, and water temperature available for each waypoint. NOTE: If you are using an optional Garmin Sonar hardware module, the Depth and Water Temp fields fill in automatically.

  • Page 21: Review Waypoint Page

    1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map location you want. 2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer location. Do not hold the button down, as doing so marks your current location, not the map location. The Review Waypoint Page appears. 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 > asIc PeratIon To 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.

  • Page 22: Creating Waypoints Manually

    • Add to Route—adds the new waypoint to the end of a route. • Move Wpt (waypoint)—moves or projects the waypoint to a new location on the map display. To add a new waypoint to a route: 1. Press the Add To Route soft key. The Select Route Page appears. 2. Highlight a route or New Route, and press ENTER. 3. Press the OK soft key to add the waypoint to the route. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Reviewing And Editing Waypoints

    Poston coordnates Depth/water temp Review Waypoint Page GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 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.

  • Page 24: Projecting A Waypoint

    You can modify a waypoint by moving or “projecting” the distance and bearing from its present location to a new location. Map wndow 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 display. The word MOVE appears below the pointer. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the new location. The distance and bearing from the waypoint’s current location appears in the upper-left corner of the map window. 3. Press ENTER to accept the new waypoint location. 4. Press FCTN to return to the left side of the Review Waypoint Page. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Referencing A Waypoint

    To access the Points tab from the Main Menu: 1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Points tab, and highlight either the User or Proximity sub tab. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual > asIc PeratIon Sub tabs User Waypoints The User sub tab on the Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory.

  • Page 26: Deleting Waypoints

    If you enter a red proximity circle overlap, you are alerted only to the closest proximity waypoint. Proxmty crcle Proxmty waypont GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Navigating To A Destination

    PeratIon Navigating to a Destination Using the NAV key, the GPSMAP 3205 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 that always runs from your current location to the destination on the Map Page.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Go To Destination Graphically

    If you select a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 3205 automatically uses the name of the map item, but the point is not stored in the waypoint list. If you select a new map point (non-map item) as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 3205 automatically creates a waypoint named MAP at the pointer location.
  • Page 29 Active sub tab. 3. Press the Clear soft key. A confirmation message appears. 4. Press the OK soft key to clear the track log. Clear soft key GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual asIc PeratIon 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.
  • Page 30 To initiate a Follow Track using the NAV key: 1. Press NAV, highlight Follow Track, and press ENTER. The Select Track Page appears. 2. Highlight the track you want to follow, and press ENTER. 3. To invert the Follow Track (navigate it in the reverse direction), press NAV, highlight Invert Route, and press ENTER. To initiate a TracBack using the NAV key: 1. Press NAV to open the Navigation menu. 2. Highlight TracBack, and press ENTER. The TracBack Through window appears. 3. Highlight the time, date, or Entire Log, and press ENTER. To stop TracBack navigation: 1. Press NAV. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Tracback Tips

    TracBack Tips When a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 3205 takes the track log stored in memory and divides it into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns (BEGIN, TURN 1, TURN 2,..., TURN X, END) are created to mark the most significant features of the track log to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

  • Page 32: Creating And Using Routes

    To create a new route textually using the Route list: ) with “ADD” 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 show other route information. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Navigating A Saved Route

    To navigate a saved route: 1. From any page, press NAV, and then highlight Follow Route on the Navigation menu. 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 asIc PeratIon 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: •...

  • Page 34: Creating A Quick Nav Route

    After you create or copy a route, use the Route tab to add, edit, or delete points from a route or rename a route. To change the name of 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. Press the Rename Route soft key. The first character in the Editing Route field is highlighted. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 35 3. Use the ROCKER to change the route name, and press ENTER when finished. 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. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual asIc PeratIon 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.
  • Page 36 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. 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. 2. Enter planning data for speed and fuel flow. You can also enter the date and time of your departure.

  • Page 38: Main

    The GPSMAP 3205 has four main pages that are always available: Map Page, Map Split Page, Compass Page, and 3D 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

    You can customize each main page to fit your navigational needs, and you can modify digital data fields and add additional secondary functions to each of the main pages. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 or Garmin Marine Network, additional function choices might appear automatically.
  • Page 40 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  To restore the factory default configuration: wth large 1. Press and hold DATA/CNFG to open the Configuration window. data fields 2. Press the Defaults soft key. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Using Function Windows

    (highlighted) function window. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 or Garmin Marine Network, adjustment menu choices may appear automatically. For specific instructions on adjustments and features for the highlighted function window, refer to the specific section (or manual) for that main page.

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

    The Map Page shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items, navaids, and other chart features. 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. 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 mode: •...

  • Page 44: Selecting Map Ranges

    NOTE: The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other. Cartography The GPSMAP 3205 contains preloaded marine map detail using the new BlueChart g2 technology. Coverage is for U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska ®...

  • Page 45: 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 MFD 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 46 Changes made from the Map Setup option affect all maps. To change a Setup feature: 1. Press the Map Setup soft key. The Main Menu appears with the Map tab highlighted. 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. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 47: 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 48: 3D Highway Page

    To stay on course, steer toward the center of the highway. You can also view Routes details, nearby waypoints not in the active route, Track Log points, and Saved Tracks. Data fields GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Main Menu

    The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing and holding ADJ/MENU. As you add optional hardware to the GPSMAP 3205 or 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 51: Tide Tab

    Tide Stations). The solid, light vertical lines are in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual in 1-hour increments. A solid, vertical line (with the local time at the top) indicates the tide height corresponding to the time shown in the local time box.

  • Page 52: Viewing Tide Information

    To change the date of the tide chart: 1. Using the ROCKER, highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. Enter a date, and press ENTER. The tide chart is updated to show tide information for the selected date. 3. Press the Current Date soft key to return. To view tide heights at various times on the tide chart: 1. Highlight the tide chart. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change the time and day. The day changes as you move past the edge of the tide chart. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Current Sub Tab

    The bottom chart is the direction chart, which shows the direction of the current at any given point during the day (based on the north reference, not true north.) GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual The bottom of each chart shows a 24-hour block of local time for your location.

  • Page 54: Celestial Tab

    • 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. Sun/Moon event tmes Moon Horzon (0°) phase GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Trip Tab

    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. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 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 56: Weather Tab

    81 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. Points Tab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.

  • Page 57: Routes Tab

    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 Routes Tab The Routes tab contains a list of available routes. See the “Creating and Using Routes”...

  • Page 58: Tracks Tab

    • Value—defines the distance or time used to record the track log. The following soft keys are available: • 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

    (d DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Tab Use the DSC tab to control and set up DSC features on the GPSMAP 3205 unit. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operations—distress calls and position reporting.

  • Page 60: Understanding Dsc Distress Calls

    Understanding DSC Distress Calls With a Garmin DSC-capable chartplotter properly connected to a VHF radio featuring 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.

  • Page 61: Dsc Directory

    Another way to enter a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report pages. The Name field is only available in the GPS. Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to other DSC users. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual > dsc (d Setting Up DSC Use the DSC Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off.

  • Page 62: Card Tab

    1. Insert the data card. If there is already user data on the card, highlight Manage User Card, and press ENTER. The Main Menu appears with the Card tab selected. 2. Select the check box next to each type of item you want to transfer (user waypoints, proximity waypoints, routes, or tracks). 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. Highlight Replace From Card, and press ENTER to overwrite all selected items on your GPS. 5. A “Transfer Complete” message appears after the data is transferred. Press QUIT.

  • Page 63: Messages Tab

    Messages Tab The Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3205. 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 64: Alarms Tab

    The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. • Battery—sets an alarm to sound when the battery reaches a user- determined low voltage. • GPS Accuracy—sets an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the user-determined value. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Nav (Navigation) Alarms

    Use the Weather sub tab to set weather alarms, including marine, tornado, severe storm, flood, and flash flood warnings.** **You must have a GDL 30/30A Satellite Weather Receiver connected to your GPSMAP 3205 for weather alarms to function. > larMs...

  • 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 appears on the GPSMAP 3205. If you are using a map or chart with your GPS, make sure the settings on the Units sub tab match that of the map or chart. This information should be shown somewhere on the map or chart.
  • Page 68 WARNING: If you select User Mag Var, you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your location changes. When using this setting, the GPSMAP 3205 unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present location. Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass.
  • Page 69 Comm (Communications) Sub Tab The Comm sub tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 3205 to external NMEA devices or a personal computer. The unit supports two input/output ports. NOTE: See the GPSMAP 3205 & GPS17 Installation Instructions for more information on wiring and NMEA information.

  • Page 70: Nmea Interface

    MFDs attached to the network. NMEA Interface 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 GPSMAP 3205 &...

  • Page 71: Update Sub Tab

    GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Network Tab The Network tab shows all devices connected to the GPSMAP 3205 and the Garmin Marine Network, and the status of each. You can assign a name or identifier to each device on your network.

  • Page 72: Pages Tab

    To add a page to the page sequence: 1. Press the Add Page soft key. 2. Highlight the page you want to add in the Unused Pages list ,and press ENTER. The page is added to the Pages list, and appears on the Pages menu when you press the ADJ key. Press the Move Up or Move Down soft key to change page sequence. To remove a page from the page sequence: 1. Highlight the page in the Pages list. 2. Press the Remove Page soft key. The selected page is moved to the Unused Pages list. To restore page defaults: Press the Restore Defaults soft key to restore the pages list to the default setting. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Map Tab

    4. Press QUIT to exit. The Map tab has six sub tabs—Prefs, Detail, Labels, Nav, AIS, and Source. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Prefs Sub Tab Use the Prefs sub tab to select map preferences. The Prefs sub tab contains the following settings: •...
  • 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 Soundings, lat/lon Grid—controls the screen size of the text for a given map item. Select None, Small, Medium, or large. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Nav Sub Tab Use the Nav sub tab to indicate whether certain navigational features are shown or hidden on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear.

  • Page 76: Source Sub Tab

    Use the Source sub tab to turn basemaps and card maps on or off. 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: Sonar Tab

    To show the Advanced Map Card Setup: 1. Press the Advanced soft key to open the Advanced Map Card Setup window. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a map family in the Map Family Name list. 3. Press the Off soft key to select or clear the map family, or press the On soft key to show the map family. 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 4 To view the notes or chart information for that map area, highlight the map name, and press ENTER. 5. Press the Chart Info soft key to view chart information. Press the Notes soft key to view chart notes. 6. To scroll through the notes, highlight the Notes fields, press ENTER, and use the ROCKER to scroll up, down, left, and right. 7. Press QUIT to exit. Sonar Tab The Sonar tab contains setup options for the Sonar Page.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Using Favorites

    2. Select All channels to scan all channels. Select Category to scan only channels in the selected category. 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 To turn audio on or off: 1. On the Audio sub tab, highlight the Audio Output field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Off to turn off the audio output, or highlight On to resume audio output, and press ENTER. Information Sub Tab...

  • Page 80: Using Sonar

    This section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 3205 when used with a GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module. Read the installation instructions included with your Garmin Sounder Module to proprerly install the Garmin Sounder Module.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Sonar Page

    The Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3205 becomes a powerful fishfinder/ flasher. If a GSD 21 or a GSD 22 Sounder Module is not attached, the Sonar Page appears only when the GPSMAP 3205 is in Simulator Mode or if the Sonar check box is selected on the System tab.

  • Page 83: Configuring 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. 3. Use the soft keys to make adjustments. 4. To exit any of the adjustment options, press the Back soft key, or press QUIT. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual To change a Sonar adjustment menu setting: 1. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the setting, range, or percentage (Off, 1-100%). 3. Press ENTER to accept the change, or QUIT to close the Sonar adjustment menu. The Sonar adjustment menu contains the following options: •...
  • Page 84 Sonar Page, and it matches the scrolling data. • Setup—opens the Sonar tab. To adjust the range: 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 85: Using The Pointer On The Sonar Page

    GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Sonar Tab When a GSD 21 or a GSD 22 is connected to the GPSMAP 3205, 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 86: General Sub Tab

    (not always accurate) or a stopwatch to determine your speed over a certain distance (distance / time = speed). It is recommended that the calibration take place in water having little or no current. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Graph Sub Tab

    • Fish Symbols—sets how the Sonar Page interprets suspended targets and background information. If you select a fish symbol, the GPSMAP 3205 identifies some returns for you by replacing them with fish symbols (in large, medium, and small sizes based on the size of the sonar return).

  • Page 88: 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 89: Xm Wx Weather

    GDL 30/GDL 30A. NOTE: You must have a GDL30 Marine Weather Satellite Receiver installed and connected to your GPSMAP 3205, and a subscription to XM WX Weather to use the XM WX Weather features. When a GDL 30/GDL 30A Marine Weather Satellite Receiver is connected to the GPSMAP 3205, and either the Auto-Dectect Services or Weather check box is selected on the System tab, weather options are shown on the Map Page.
  • Page 90 To customize the preset weather options: 1. Select the weather preset you want to customize. 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 91: Weather Tab

    It also shows the time at which the observation was made. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual To find weather conditions at other locations 1. Highlight the Nearest To field, and press ENTER. The Find Weather Information Page appears.

  • Page 92: Using Radar

    GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 is operated and adjusted using controls on your GPSMAP 3205. You can view radar data on the Radar Page or as an overlay on the Map Page. All radar controls are accessible from both pages.

  • Page 93: Understanding The Radar Display

    Soft keys Rng separaton Zoom scale GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual sIng Using Range Rings Use the Range Rings to quickly determine the distance to a target. The lower- right corner of the screen contains two scales. The scale value represents the distance from the center of the radar display to the outermost complete ring.

  • Page 94: Radar Page

    Radar Page With the radar properly installed, when you turn on your GPSMAP 3205, 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 3205, you must update your GPSMAP 3205 software.

  • Page 95: Using The Radar Adjustment Menu

    FTC, Zoom, Target Expansion, Trails, Guard Zone, VRM/EBL, MARPA, and Hide/Show Navigation Features. To select an adjustment option from the Radar Page 1. Press ADJ/MENU to open the Radar adjustment menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the option you want to change, and then press ENTER. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual To change a Radar adjustment menu setting: 1. Select an adjustment menu option using the method described previously. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to change the setting, range, or percentage. 3. Press ENTER to accept the change, or press QUIT to close the Radar adjustment menu.

  • Page 96: Target Expansion

    Trails allows you to select whether all returns on the screen leave a history trail, and allows you to determine the length of the history trail (Off, Short, Medium, or long). You can also Clear the trails. Trails On Trails Off GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Guard Zone

    • Corner 1 • Corner 2 • Circular 4. Press ENTER to set the Guard Zone. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual VRM/EBL The Variable Range Marker (VRM) and Electronic Bearing Line (EBL) tools measure range and bearing to a target. You can move the center point of the VRM, which allows you to measure from one target to another. Two VRM/EBL tools can be active at the same time.
  • Page 98 To designate a MARPA target: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the target location. 2. Press the Acquire Target soft key. When a target is first acquired, a red box appears around the target. When MARPA begins tracking the target, the box is replaced with the appropriate symbol. 1000 ® GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Dangerous target To view the MARPA List: Press the MARPA List soft key. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) The Enter Standby (Begin Transmitting) option allows you to select whether the radar is in Standby Mode or is transmitting. Select Enter Standby to place the radar into Standby Mode.

  • Page 100: Map Page Radar Overlay

    When a GMR 20/40, GMR 21/41, or GMR 404/406 marine radar is connected to the GPSMAP 3205, and either the Auto-Detect Services or Radar check box is selected on the System tab, the Radar tab appears on the Main Menu.

  • Page 101: General Sub Tab

    Cross-talk rejection automatically filters out the cross-talk interference. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual Display Sub Tab Use the Display sub tab to adjust settings for: Center Offset, Rings, Background color, Heading Line, Bearing Reference, and Navigation Features.

  • Page 102: Marpa Sub Tab

    • Velocity Reference—has two settings, Absolute and Relative. This setting determines how speed and direction are displayed on the MARPA list. Relative calculates target speed and direction relative to your own. Absolute shows the target’s actual speed. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Advanced Sub Tab

    3. Highlight the Freq button to the right of the AFC Mode field, and press ENTER. NOTE: The Freq button is available only available if Manual is selected in the AFC Mode field. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the scanner frequency. 5. Press ENTER to accept the frequency change. NOTE: The Signal Strength bar graph is damped and may be slow when responding to frequency tuning changes.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Velocity: 0.05 meters/sec steady state Dynamics: 6gs * Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the US DOD-imposed Selective Availability Program. Power Source: 10-35v DC Usage: 12 watts max. at 10v DC Fuse: AGC-2 - 2.0 Amp GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Installing And Removing The Data Card

    If you insert a data card and get 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. 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 106: Satellite Information

    SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 3205 in regions that are not supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.

  • Page 107: Waas Capability

    WAAS satellites are numbered 33 or higher when viewing the sky view on your GPSMAP 3205. Initial reception of the WAAS signal may take up to 15-20 minutes, then 1–2 minutes afterwards. When WAAS differential correction has been received for GPS satellites (numbers 32 or below), a “D”...

  • Page 108: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    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 3205 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.

  • Page 109: Loran Td System

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information reflects those changes. Because GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 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 location stored in memory.

  • Page 110: Caring For The Gpsmap 3205

    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 111: 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 3205 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 112 Voltage—the current voltage reading being received by unit. Water Speed—the speed through the water. This field is active only if the GPSMAP 3205 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 3205 is receiving temp readings from a NMEA device or a Garmin Sounder Module.

  • Page 113: Messages And Alarms

    Messages and Alarms The GPSMAP 3205 uses an on-screen message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press QUIT to acknowledge the message. Accuracy Alarm—the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of the user-set value. Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded.
  • Page 114 Sonar Service lost—the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the GPSMAP 3205 has lost communication with the sonar device for some other reason. Timer Alarm—the Timer Alarm value has counted down to 00:00:00.

  • Page 115: Optional Accessories

    GDl 30/GDl 30A Marine Weather XM Satelite Receiver—provides graphical and textual marine XM WX weather information that can be viewed through the GPSMAP 3205 when you subscribe to the XM WX Satellite Weather service. In addition, the GDL 30A provides XM Radio as well as WX Satellite Weather.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Fcc Compliance

    Hereby, Garmin, declares that this GPSMAP 3205 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/gpsmap3205/. Click Manuals, and then select the Declaration of Conformity link.

  • Page 118: European License Requirements

    Reception of the XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome Kit and available at xmradio.com. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. XM WX is a trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 119: 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 120: Index

    FCC compliance FCTN key features FIND Key fish symbols 74, Follow Track 20, frequency 200 kHz 50 kHz function adjustments function windows gain 75, setting Garmin Marine Network GDL 30 57, 81, GMR 20/40 GMR 21/41 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 121 MapSource 9, 54, Limited Warranty map cursor log, temperature map data log and graph scale map datums map outlines GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 101–102 Map Page 34–37 distance and bearing options ranges map pointer moving 42–71...
  • Page 122 87, Trip tab turn unit on and off Ultlrascroll underwater waypoints user waypoint list vector length velocity reference VRM/EBL adjusting WAAS 6, 98, warming up Warning Page water immersion water speed 78, water temperature alarm GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 123 Weather tab 83–84 whiteline 74, Wide Area Augmentation System. WAAS wide beam XM tab 70–71 XM WX weather 81–83 customizing forecast zoom 35, 76, 87, Zoom level GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual ndeX...
  • Page 126 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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