Garmin GPSMAP 3205 - Marine GPS Receiver, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 3205 color chartplotter owner s manual...

Page 2: ...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 distri...

Page 3: ...nit overview and information that teaches you a basic working knowledge necessary to use the GPSMAP 3205 The Basic Operation section provides you with details and step by step instructions for feature...

Page 4: ...9 Using the Map Pointer 10 Finding an Item 11 Creating and Using Waypoints 12 Creating Waypoints Using the ENTER MARK Key 12 Creating Waypoints Graphically 13 Creating Waypoints Manually 14 Reviewing...

Page 5: ...tion Reports 52 Review DSC Waypoint 52 Setting Up DSC 53 Using the NAV Key 53 Card Tab 54 Messages Tab 55 Viewing Detailed Message Information 55 Alarms Tab 56 System Alarms 56 Nav Navigation Alarms 5...

Page 6: ...ations 85 Installing and Removing the Data Card 86 Satellite Information 87 What is WAAS EGNOS 87 WAAS Capability 88 Digital Selective Calling DSC 88 LORAN TD System 90 Caring for the GPSMAP 3205 91 N...

Page 7: ...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 i...

Page 8: ...t http www garmin com prop65 Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage Use the GPSMAP 3205 only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to us...

Page 9: ...VIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview Connection ports Serial number tag Interface keys Soft keys PAGE QUIT ENTER MARK ADJ MENU DATA FCTN FIND CNFG NAV MOB Data card slot Slide the data card door in the...

Page 10: ...hold to mark your current location as a waypoint ADJ MENU Key Press and release to view options for a page Press and hold to open the Main Menu RANGE Keys Press to zoom in or out on the map ROCKER Ke...

Page 11: ...rts also appear on the status bar To acknowledge an alarm press QUIT If an alarm condition persists it appears on the status bar until the alarm condition no longer exists Turning on the GPSMAP 3205 T...

Page 12: ...ee button is highlighted After reading the warning press ENTER Next you see the rst of the main pages the Map Page The GPSMAP 3205 begins searching for the GPS satellites The rst time the unit acquire...

Page 13: ...trength and satellite orientation to calculate location accuracy in feet or meters The Status eld shows one of the following conditions Searching for Satellites the receiver is looking for any satelli...

Page 14: ...to initially help the receiver acquire satellites more quickly Using Simulator Mode Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit while inside and satellite signals are not available When the G...

Page 15: ...ulated heading Use the Set Position soft key to set your location while in Simulator Mode You can also control the speed and track from the Compass or Highway Page Press up or down on the ROCKER to in...

Page 16: ...select individual elds Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection begin data entry or scroll through a list Field the location on a page where data or an option can be en...

Page 17: ...elease the ROCKER to move character by character through the list press and hold the ROCKER to move rapidly through the list 3 Press right on the ROCKER to move to the next character on the line or pr...

Page 18: ...ring Map pointer To move the map pointer Press the ROCKER to move the map pointer in an up down left right or diagonal direction As you move the map pointer the distance and bearing from your current...

Page 19: ...search for items from your current location including waypoints anchorages cities marine services navaids restricted areas wrecks celestial information tides and currents If you pan around on the map...

Page 20: ...Soft key Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 3205 stores up to 4 000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user de ned icon comment depth and water temperature available for each waypoint NOTE If you are...

Page 21: ...Page appears 3 To accept the waypoint with the default information press ENTER OR To change any waypoint information highlight the appropriate eld and press ENTER After entering your changes press th...

Page 22: ...oceed to step 4 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...

Page 23: ...a waypoint from the list on the User or Proximity sub tab 2 Press ENTER to open the Review Waypoint Page Additional information tabs do not appear in this mode Review Waypoint Page Map window Symbol...

Page 24: ...oving 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 h...

Page 25: ...the Main Menu has two sub tabs User and Proximity which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and ef ciently The Proximity sub tab also provides a continuously updated proximity way...

Page 26: ...aypoints by symbol 1 On the User sub tab highlight the waypoint you want to delete 2 Press the Delete By Symbol soft key 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoints you want to delete an...

Page 27: ...KER to highlight the proximity waypoint you want to clear 2 To clear a single alarm press the Delete soft key OR To clear all proximity waypoints press the Delete All soft key A con rmation message ap...

Page 28: ...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 automatica...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...There are no Saved Tracks to follow appears 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...

Page 31: ...your trip TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed If your track log s changes in distance and direction are too complex 300 waypoints might not ma...

Page 32: ...ypoint to the route the upper left corner of the screen shows the waypoint name The bottom of the screen shows you the number of available points Repeat this step until you nish de ning all route wayp...

Page 33: ...ollow 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 Th...

Page 34: ...and then highlight the Routes tab 2 Use the ROCKER to select the route you want to copy and press the Copy soft key The map window for the new route opens The copied route uses the same route name wit...

Page 35: ...e 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...

Page 36: ...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 rou...

Page 37: ...s per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel ow measure You should enter fuel ow rates based on available information for your boat operator...

Page 38: ...the Map Page appears As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network additional main pages functions or adjustments may appear automatically For speci c information about additional m...

Page 39: ...preview window shows the layout Preview window Adjustment sliders Con guration Window To add or remove functions on a main page 1 Press and hold DATA CNFG to open the Con guration window 2 Using the...

Page 40: ...lists 4 Press QUIT to exit the slider adjustment Press QUIT again to return to the main page Digital 1 with large data elds Digital 2 with small data elds To change Digital 1 or Digital 2 data elds 1...

Page 41: ...ghlighted Functions that are not available appear dimmed and cannot be selected Function Window Adjustments Each active function window except the Compass has speci c adjustment ADJ key soft key optio...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...e map pointer reaches the edge of the display the map scrolls forward under the pointer Keep in mind that the boat icon moves with the map scrolling and may go off the screen you might not be able to...

Page 44: ...U S coastal areas including Alaska and Hawaii Features include integrated mapping 2 D or 3 D map perspective tide and current data improved IALA symbols navaids marinas boat ramps roads and more The G...

Page 45: ...An on screen pointer appears on the map display at your present location with a blue thumbtack symbol to show the From reference point 2 Using the ROCKER move the pointer to the reference point the po...

Page 46: ...various map items and points When you select Map Setup the Main Menu appears with the Map tab selected The setup options are arranged in a horizontal easy to use sub tab format making it easier to or...

Page 47: ...ass Page The GPSMAP 3205 features two different navigation pages Compass and Highway Whenever a NAV Go To Follow Track TracBack or Follow Route are activated the Compass Page guides you to your destin...

Page 48: ...re stationary or at very low speeds When you start moving the pointer is correct You can customize the Compass Page to show other functions and different sizes or types of Digital Data elds Highway Pa...

Page 49: ...are Route Details Edit Active Route Show Hide Carto and Setup As you add optional hardware to the MFD or Garmin Marine Network adjustment menu choices may appear automatically You can also customize t...

Page 50: ...Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu 1 Press and hold ADJ MENU to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the tab you want to view The highlight wraps around when you reach...

Page 51: ...t dotted vertical lines are 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 Night Low tide cur...

Page 52: ...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 Posit...

Page 53: ...t any given point during the day based on the north reference not true north The bottom of each chart shows a 24 hour block of local time for your location Day yellow bar and night blue bar at the Cur...

Page 54: ...r all the minimum and maximum current ows throughout the day including Flood Slack and Max Ebb times and strengths Celestial Tab The Celestial tab shows celestial data for sun and moon rise and set mo...

Page 55: ...s up or down on the ROCKER to change the days or hours Press QUIT to exit OR Highlight the On eld and press ENTER 2 Enter a new date or time and press ENTER 3 To return to the current date and time pr...

Page 56: ...on 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 ef cie...

Page 57: ...ion 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 58: ...Fill a track log is recorded until the track memory is full Wrap a track log is continuously recorded wrapping through the available memory replacing the oldest track data with new data Color allows y...

Page 59: ...ing 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 f...

Page 60: ...con Call List Sub Tab The Call List sub tab shows the 100 most recent calls even if the unit is left unattended You can select any entry from the Call List to show an Entry Review Log Sub Tab When DSC...

Page 61: ...enter a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report pages The Name eld is only available in the GPS Names cannot be sent like the MMSI numbers to other DSC users...

Page 62: ...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 P...

Page 63: ...h 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...

Page 64: ...nt set and press ENTER 3 Change the mode to the setting you want and press ENTER 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to set additional alarms and then press ENTER when nished System Alarms Use the System sub tab to se...

Page 65: ...ets an alarm to sound when you are off course by a speci c distance Enter a distance in the distance eld and use the control eld to turn the alarm on and off Sonar Alarms Use the Sonar sub tab to set...

Page 66: ...e beep Select from Off Alarms Only sounds for alarms messages or Key and Alarm sounds for key presses and alarms messages Language sets the language for the unit s on screen text Services after a new...

Page 67: ...t 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 If not contact the map or chart maker to deter...

Page 68: ...st be using a Garmin weather product for this data to appear Heading sets the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var...

Page 69: ...r you can choose from nine Garmin Data Transfer Modes NMEA In NMEA Out supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT MTW and VHW sentences You ca...

Page 70: ...output rate at two seconds If the unit is set up to output all of the available NMEA sentences the output rate may exceed two seconds Use the Advanced NMEA Setup Page to turn the GPS status GSA GSV Wa...

Page 71: ...all of the software updates on a data card When you put the data card into the unit it will update the software for all devices on the network Check the Garmin Web site www garmin com for future upda...

Page 72: ...or additional pages 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 a...

Page 73: ...setting you want to change and press ENTER 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the setting you want and press ENTER 4 Press QUIT to exit The Map tab has six sub tabs Prefs Detail Labels Nav AI...

Page 74: ...ion of navigation is always up and turns the course line vertical on the screen Defaults restores map settings to factory defaults for all tabs Press the Defaults soft key to restore original settings...

Page 75: ...n on the Map Page and the scale at which they appear The Nav sub tab contains the following options AutoZoom toggles the automatic zoom on or off When On the map automatically adjusts the map to a low...

Page 76: ...ipped with a transponder within range NOTE You must set your chartplotter communication to NMEA In NMEA Out with a baud rate of 38 400 to receive AIS information The AIS sub tab contains the following...

Page 77: ...st 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 O...

Page 78: ...g settings are available Log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees for displaying the log Select Auto to have the unit automatically determine the best range or select a span of 2 4 6...

Page 79: ...vice level information The XM tab contains two sub tabs Audio and Information The XM tab appears only if the Weather or XM Audio check box is selected on the Main Menu System tab and you have a GDL30...

Page 80: ...2 Highlight OK and press ENTER again to con rm To scan XM Radio channels 1 On the Audio sub tab highlight the Scan eld and press ENTER 2 Select All channels to scan all channels OR Select Category to...

Page 81: ...he GSD 20 GSD 21 or GSD 22 Sounder Module and then to the GPSMAP 3205 The GPSMAP 3205 displays the information on the screen for you to see and interpret The type of transducer and settings that you c...

Page 82: ...default The bottom of the water is always going to be the strongest signal and therefore the most intense color The bottom is the continuous intensely colored line running across the bottom of the sc...

Page 83: ...and speed through water if equipped with a temperature or speed sensor The sonar returns show as red strongest orange strong yellow medium green weaker and blue weakest Use the Fish Symbols option to...

Page 84: ...manually To see more detail on the screen increase the receiver sensitivity by selecting a higher gain If there is too much detail or if the screen is cluttered lower the sensitivity lower the gain to...

Page 85: ...the bottom of the screen Zoom View available when you select a Zoom scale other than Off You can use the Zoom View setting to change the viewing range of a zoomed display Auto follows the water botto...

Page 86: ...location you want 2 Press and release ENTER MARK The Review Waypoint Page appears with the waypoint s coordinates default name and pointer depth automatically lled in 3 To change the name symbol or de...

Page 87: ...n near the water line Enter a positive number to offset for a keel You can also enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water requiring the transducer to...

Page 88: ...sh symbol the GPSMAP 3205 identi es some returns for you by replacing them with sh symbols in large medium and small sizes based on the size of the sonar return If you are using dual beam sh symbols...

Page 89: ...ion of time The following settings are available Log and Graph Scale sets the temperature range in degrees for displaying on the log and on the Sonar Pages Select Auto to have the unit automatically d...

Page 90: ...and sea surface features they appear on the Map Page You can customize up to three weather presets Default names are General Sea State and Storms but each weather preset name can be changed On the Map...

Page 91: ...ather Setup soft key Setup information for the current weather preset appears 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...

Page 92: ...s show weather information for the selected location Forecast Sub Tab The Forecast sub tab displays forecast information for the selected city waypoint or location It is divided into two panels The to...

Page 93: ...plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX 7 GPS Performance with GPS 17 Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel WAAS capable receiver Acquisition Times Warm Approx 15 seconds Cold Approx 45 se...

Page 94: ...e card details when the card is properly installed and accepted 4 Close the cover until it locks If you insert a data card and get a card format not recognized message remove the card and reinsert it...

Page 95: ...ation System WAAS is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America In Europe WAAS is referred to as EGNOS The system is made up of satellites and...

Page 96: ...ve unit performance if WAAS reception is not available in your area To disable or enable WAAS capability 1 On the GPS tab highlight the Setup sub tab 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the WAAS eld and pre...

Page 97: ...licensing process when you le FCC Forms 159 and 605 Federal Users in the United States Federal users can obtain MMSI assignments from their agency radio spectrum management of ce These procedures are...

Page 98: ...mber and secondary stations in the Setup TD eld before storing a waypoint You must have the correct chain number as well as the secondary station identi ers to use this option correctly These values v...

Page 99: ...then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 3205 lens is coated with a special anti re ective coating that is sensitive to ski...

Page 100: ...A at Next the estimated time to reach a Go To destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel the fuel required to travel from your current location to the indicated route waypoint GPS Accuracy estim...

Page 101: ...e last timer reset Total Trip Timer total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers Turn the angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current...

Page 102: ...entence Check the wiring Can t Unlock Maps the data on data card is not unlocked for the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support Can t Write User Card error reading card remove and reinsert...

Page 103: ...the external sonar device you are connected to needs a software update Sonar Service Lost the external sonar device you were connected to has either been disconnected or the GPSMAP 3205 has lost comm...

Page 104: ...SMAP 3205 when you subscribe to the XM WX Satellite Weather service GMS 10 Network Port Expander enables you to connect more than two MFDs and other Garmin Marine Network devices to share data such as...

Page 105: ...RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warran...

Page 106: ...to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into...

Page 107: ...F THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNES...

Page 108: ...cards transferring data to from 54 data felds 31 data transfer 61 date time 87 datums 60 daylight saving 61 deep water alarm 57 default settings 8 delete routes 26 tracks 51 waypoints 18 delete by sym...

Page 109: ...I merge from card 54 messages 94 MMSI number 89 MOB 23 moon phase 46 moon rise set 46 N narrow beam 73 NAV MOB Key 2 19 22 53 navigating a saved route 25 navigation terms 94 Nav alarms 57 NMEA 61 NMEA...

Page 110: ...raph 77 temperature log 81 temperature scale 70 Temp tab 70 Tide Stations 44 Tide tab 43 time duration 81 time format 61 time zone 61 TracBack 20 22 Tips 23 Tracks deleting 51 reviewing 22 saving 21 T...

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