About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eMap. To get the most from your new eMap, take time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into four sections.
The eMap does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and can void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
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Warnings and Precautions......ii-iii Using the Find Menu......21-25 Using Goto.........26 The Main Menu...........27 The Trip Computer........27 Section Two - Getting Started Tracks Page........28 eMap Key Function........1 Route Page........29 BatteryInstallation........2 The GPS Info Page........30 Start-Up.............2 Sun and Moon Page........31 Determining Your Location......3 MapSource Info........31...
SECTION 2 eMap !"#$%"&' Key Function ()*+,"#$""& /012'&3 2);CD+4$3 Press and release to turn the eMap On. Press and hold to turn the eMap Off. /-EFGHIJBK )AB+4$3 E)$BD-LB Displays increasingly larger map areas with less Press and release to detail.
Start Up Start Up The eMap To Start Up the eMap, take the unit outside and find an open area where the built-in antenna has a clear view of the sky. Hold the receiver at a comfortable height with the front of the eMap pointing up.
Getting Started Determining Your Each time you turn on the eMap it must determine its Location location. The first time you use your eMap, this may take from five to fifteen minutes. After first use, the eMap should determine your location in less than one minute.
A Goto Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the eMap. A Track allows you to repeat a path or to return to your starting point on the same path using the GARMIN TracBack ®...
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In many instances the map will display an ‘Accuracy Position Icon Circle’ surrounding the ‘Position Icon’. The eMap uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.
Map Page Options The Map Page Options Map Page options allow a variety of operating and customizing features for the eMap. Pressing the MENU key from the Map Page will display the Map Page Options Menu. Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same time.
Getting Started The Main Menu The Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eMap feature pages. The pages listed below provide either enhancements to eMap operation or display data about operating information. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.
Getting Started The Find Menu The Find Menu The Find Menu allows you to find stored locations (waypoints) and map items (cities, exits, etc.). They can be found by name or those nearest to your Current Location (Position Icon) or to the Map Pointer (Panning Arrow). Press the FIND key to access the Find Menu.
Refer to ‘Time Settings’ on page 32. Beeper Tones What Beeper Tones Mean The eMap Beeper produces three types of signals. Single Beep - Indicates that a key has been pressed. Two Beeps - Indicate that a message has been displayed with information about unit operation.
Map Data Transfer Map Data After you have installed a data card in the eMap, it must be loaded with map data from a MapSource CD-ROM. In order to transfer map data you will need to install MapSource on your PC and connect the eMap PC Interface Cable to your PC and the eMap unit.
SECTION 3 Reference How To Use Option Menus Option Menus Option Menus are lists of options that are specific for each page. To select and use an option: 1. With any page displayed, press the MENU key to display the option menu for that page. 2.
Reference Entering Data How To Enter Data Some pages contain Data Fields that allow you to define the Data entered using the information that will be placed in that field. Data can be entered ROCKER keypad. in two ways; by entering each letter or number, or by selecting from lists of pre-defined information.
With certain types of MapSource data, such as MetroGuide data, the eMap may match your location to roads on the map. In these instances, the ‘Accuracy Circle’ (discussed on page 5) will not be shown.
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Reference Using the Panning Arrow The Map Page The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display.
Reference More About Map Page Options Map Page Here is a more detailed description about the Map Page Options options discussed on page 6 with instructions for activation. Use Indoors The ‘Use Indoors’ option stops satellite reception, conserves power usage, and speeds Map Page drawing. The ‘Use Outdoors’...
‘Show Next Street’ option The next street name will be displayed only if the eMap is “matching” your position to roads on the map and there is a nearby street. The next interstate exit will be displayed only if you are traveling on an interstate highway.
Reference Map Page Setup Map Options The Setup Map Option displays the Map Setup Pages. Map Setup pages determine how the map is displayed, allowing you Map Options to custom tailor the map display. Common Settings Text - Specifies the text size for a displayed map item. Selecting ‘None’...
Waypoints Waypoints A waypoint is a location you have identified and stored in the eMap. The eMap can store 500 waypoints in memory. Waypoints can be used to build Routes and as destinations to ‘Goto’. Marking your current location as a waypoint: 1.
Reference To create a waypoint using the panning Creating a arrow when a map item is not highlighted: Waypoint 1. Press and release the ENTER key with the panning arrow positioned where you want to mark the waypoint (off of roads, streets or other map items). 2.
Reference Editing a Waypoint Editing a A waypoint can be edited to change the map symbol, name, Waypoint coordinates, or elevation. It can also be deleted. To edit a waypoint: 1. Use the Find feature as described on page 21 or use the panning arrow to highlight a waypoint on the map and press ENTER to display the Waypoint Page.
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Using the You can locate Waypoints, Cities, and Interstate Exits Find Menu included in the eMap basemap. You can also locate Cities, Exits, Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections when using MapSource data. Cities and Points of Interest are also available in other selected MapSource maps.
Reference Finding a Waypoint Using the Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eMap Find Menu can be found by selecting the ‘Waypoint’ option of the Find Menu. You can find a waypoint from a list of waypoints ‘By Name’...
Reference Finding an Exit Using the You can use the Find Exit option to locate a nearby exit on Find Menu an interstate highway. Exits are listed only by ‘Nearest’. To find an Exit: 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2.
Reference Finding a Point of Interest Using the You must be using MapSource MetroGuide which Find Menu provides this type of map data, otherwise this option will appear gray and will not be available. To locate a point of interest: 1.
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Reference Using the Finding an Address or an Intersection Find Menu You must be using MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of map data, otherwise these options will appear gray and will not be available. To locate an address: 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Feature Menu.
Using Goto To Goto to a map item or Find Menu item You can use the eMap to guide you to a map or Find Menu item using the Goto feature. A Goto is a straight-line from your current location to one you’ve selected.
Reference Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eMap Main Menu features that are explained on following pages. For an introduction to the Main Menu, refer to page 7. To display the Main Menu, press the MENU key twice.
Reference Tracks Page Saving and Using a Track The eMap automatically records a history of your locations in the ‘Track Log’, creating an electronic ‘breadcrumb’ trail of the path you have traveled. You may save all or part of the track log to create a ‘Track’.
Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination. The eMap will store fifty routes, each with up to fifty waypoints. A Route can be created and modified from the Route Page or complex routes can be created on a PC and transferred into the eMap.
Solid bars indicate Elevation and Location - You can set a new elevation acquired satellites and are and new location to help the eMap obtain a position fix. identified by the highlighted These two options will not be available if your location numbers in the skyview.
Current Time’ from the Sun and Moon Page option menu. The Rise and Set times are displayed using the time zone that the eMap is set to, not the time zone of the location selected. Sun & Moon Option Menu...
‘Battery Saver’ with a less frequent satellite signal updating process to save on battery power, and ‘GPS Off’ which allows you to operate the eMap with GPS receiver turned Off to save even more on battery power. ‘General’ Settings Page The ‘Use Indoors’...
Choose the ‘User’ datum for custom designed grids. Map Datum Options Menu North Reference - Allows control of what the eMap considers ‘North’. True - Uses True North. Magnetic - Uses Magnetic North, which is continually updated based on your current location.
The ‘Interface’ Settings Page allows you to choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or none at all. This feature is used when connecting your eMap unit to external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. It is necessary to have a working knowledge of these applica- tions.
Vehicle Suction Mount PC Interface Cable w/Vehicle Power Adapter - Allows transfer of map data from a PC to an eMap data cartridge and provides unit operation from an automobile cigarette lighter. (3-VDC output) Data Cable - Wiring harness.
Selective Availability Program. 2. With optional GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver input. 3. The temperature rating for the eMap may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. If using the eMap in below freezing temperatures, use lithium batteries for longer battery life.
None Found - There is no such address, intersection, point of interest, or city in the map information database. Check spelling or number entry and try again. RAM Failed - The eMap has detected a failure in its internal memory. If the message persists, service is required.
Customer Service at then turns OFF. exhausted. 800-800-1020. Can’t highlight MapSource MetroGuide Install a map data card Find Features. map data required. and transfer MetroGuide. The eMap is programmed to provide “pop-up” messages concerning operational characteristics and conditions. Refer to Appendix C.
/or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 2.3 interface format is supported by the eMap and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 2.3 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC,...
Appendix F UTC Time This chart is provided to help you determine the time Offset Chart offset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, if necessary, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu.
MapSource MapSource CD-ROM data transferred to the map data Data card can dramatically increase the mapping capability of the eMap in both the amount of map detail and available maps. ® MetroGuide maps contain detailed information and are MapSource PC system...
GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. 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.
Appendix I Index Starting Up.........2-3 Stop Navigation........16 Submenus..........12-13 Sun and Moon Page (Celestial)....31 Navigation on the Map Page......4 System INfoo Page........31 Nearest Cities List........22 Nearest Exits List........23 Nearest Points of Interest......24 Time format...........32 Nearest Waypoints List......21 Time Settings........32, 40 North Reference.........33 Time Setup........32, 40 North Up..........17, 30 Track..........4, 28...
Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your eMap handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page. Why should you register your eMap unit? •...
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