Garmin GPSMAP 3205 User Manual

GPSMAP® 3205Owner’s Manual

2 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualgettIng started > usIng the gPsMaP 3205 KeYPadUsing the GPSMAP 3205 KeypadDATA/CNFG Key• Press to show or hide functi

92 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > MaP Page radar overlaY and radar tabMap Page Radar OverlayRadar information can be shown as an ove

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 93radarusIng radar > radar tabGeneral Sub TabUse the General sub tab to select orientation, timed transmit, and cross-t

94 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > radar tab• Bearing Reference—sets your bearing, either Absolute or Relative. Relative calculates

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 95radarusIng radar > radar tabAdvanced Sub TabUse the Advanced sub tab to set AFC mode, front of boat offset and antenn

96 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > sPecIfIcatIonsappendIXSpecicationsPhysical SpecicationsSize: 4.7" H x 7.8" W x 3.0" D (1

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 97aPPendIX > InstallIng and reMovIng data cardInstalling and Removing the Data CardThe GPSMAP 3205 uses optional prepro

98 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > satellIte InforMatIon and what Is waas/egnos?Satellite InformationSatellite Sky View45°90°Outer ring -the

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 99aPPendIX > dIgItal selectIve callIng (dsc)WAAS CapabilityThe GPSMAP 3205 is capable of receiving WAAS satellite signa

100 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > dIgItal selectIve callIng (dsc)What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)?Maritime Mobile Service

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 101aPPendIX > loran td sYsteMLORAN TD SystemLORAN-C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United Sta

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 3gettIng started > turnIng on the gPsMaP 3205Using Soft KeysSoft keys are located along the bottom of the screen and ar

102 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > carIng for the gPsMaP 3205If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets were changed since the

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 103aPPendIX > navIgatIon terMsNavigation TermsAvg Speed—the average of all second-by-second speed readings since the la

104 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > navIgatIon terMsTime to Dest—the estimated time required to reach a Go To destination or the nal waypoin

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 105aPPendIX > Messages and alarMsMessages and AlarmsThe GPSMAP 3205 uses an on-screen message system to alert you to un

106 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > Messages and alarMsNot All Maps Fit, Some Maps will not be drawn—the maximum number of individual maps on

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 107aPPendIX > oPtIonal accessorIesOptional AccessoriesThe following accessories are designed to enhance the operation o

108 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > lIMIted warrantYLimited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 109aPPendIX > fcc coMPlIance, IndustrY canada coMPlIance, and declaratIon of conforMItY (doc)FCC ComplianceThis device

110 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > euroPean lIcense requIreMents and XM satellIte radIo servIce agreeMentEuropean License RequirementsThe fo

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 111aPPendIX > weather data warrantYWeather Data WarrantyTHE WEATHER DATA SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL OTH

4 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualgettIng started > InItIalIzIng the gPs receIverTo turn off the GPSMAP 3205: Press and hold the POWER key until the un

112 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualIndeXIndeXSymbols200 kHz frequency 722X zoom 763D Highway Page 414X zoom 7650 kHz frequency 72AA-scope 76accuracy

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 113IndeXGMR 404/406 i, 91Go To 20Go To Point 20GPS accuracy alarm 56GPS receiverinitializing 4GPS status icon 4GPS t

114 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualIndeXRRadar 84–95adjustment menu 87background color 93overlay 92range rings 84understanding 84Radar Page 86Radar

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 115IndeXwaypoints 12–24, 94creating 13deleting 18editing 15marking 12, 77moving 16proximity 18referencing 17review

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GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 5gettIng started > InItIalIzIng the gPs receIverThe sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of each satellite r

6 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualgettIng started > usIng sIMulator ModeSetup Sub TabThe GPS Setup Tab contains the following options:Skyview Orientatio

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 7gettIng started > usIng sIMulator ModeTo set up Simulator Mode: Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER. The Simu

8 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > usIng the gPsMaP 3205basIc operatIonUsing the GPSMAP 3205This section explains how to enter and sele

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 9basIc oPeratIon > usIng the gPsMaP 3205Selecting Options and Entering DataTo select options and enter data, use the RO

10 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > usIng the gPsMaP 3205See your Garmin dealer or visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for more

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 11basIc oPeratIon > fIndIng an IteMAdditional information tabsMap windowTo eliminate the pointer and re-center your loc

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12 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng waYPoInts4. Some items have a Filter List button that allows you to enter lette

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 13basIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng waYPoIntsReview Waypoint PageCreating Waypoints GraphicallyYou can create a wayp

14 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng waYPoIntsCreating Waypoints ManuallyYou can manually enter position coordinates

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 15basIc oPeratIon > revIewIng and edItIng waYPoIntsReviewing and Editing WaypointsAfter you create a waypoint, you can

16 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > revIewIng and edItIng waYPoIntsTo access the map window on the Review Waypoint Page:1. Press FCTN

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 17basIc oPeratIon > revIewIng and edItIng waYPoIntsReferencing a WaypointThe Reference eld on the Review Waypoint Page

18 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > revIewIng and edItIng waYPoInts3. Press ENTER to review the highlighted waypoint on the Review Way

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 19basIc oPeratIon > navIgatIng to a destInatIonTo add a proximity waypoint:1. Press the New Alarm soft key on the Prox

20 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > navIgatIng to a destInatIonTo initiate a Go To from a point list:1. Press NAV.2. Highlight Go To

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 21basIc oPeratIon > navIgatIng to a destInatIonThe TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track lo

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual iIntroductIon > InstallIng Your gPsMaP 3205 and about thIs ManualIntroductIonThank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP®

22 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > navIgatIng to a destInatIonDefault track nameTotal distanceTotal number of pointsChange color of tr

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 23basIc oPeratIon > Man overboard (Mob)TracBack TipsWhen a TracBack is active, the GPSMAP 3205 takes the track log stor

24 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routesCreating and Using RoutesYou can create and store up to 50 reversible rout

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 25basIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routesRoute List with Information9. Repeat steps 5–8 until all route points are

26 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routesCreating a Quick NAV RouteUse the Create QUICK soft key to create a quick

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 27basIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routesEditing Route eld3. Use the ROCKER to change the route name, and press E

28 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualbasIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routesRoute leg to change3. Press the Add soft key. The color of the selected r

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 29basIc oPeratIon > creatIng and usIng routes4. Use the ROCKER to drag the map pointer to the location where you want

30 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > overvIewMaIn paGesThe GPSMAP 3205 has four main pages that are always available: Map Page, Map Split Pag

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 31MaIn Pages > confIgurIng MaIn PagesConguring Main PagesYou can customize each main page to t your navigational need

ii GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualIntroductIon > table of contentstable of contentsIntroduction ...

32 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > confIgurIng MaIn Pages3. Press up on the ROCKER to display larger text with fewer data elds; press dow

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 33MaIn Pages > usIng functIon wIndowsUsing Function WindowsYou can add additional function windows to any of the main p

34 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > MaP PageViewing a Main Page in Full-Screen ModeUse the DATA key to view the main page in full-screen mod

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 35MaIn Pages > MaP PageUse the RANGE Up and RANGE Down keys and the ROCKER to select zoom ranges and move the map point

36 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > MaP PageSelecting Map RangesThe map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 mi (5 m to 1

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 37MaIn Pages > MaP PageMap Page OptionsThe Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page

38 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > MaP PageTo hide (show) map details:1. Press the Show Detail soft key to show map details; press the Hid

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 39MaIn Pages > MaP sPlIt Page and coMPass PageMap Split PageUse the Map Split Page to view two pages at the same time.

40 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Pages > 3d hIghwaY PageWhen you are moving, the orange Bearing Pointer points toward your destination, while the

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 41MaIn Pages > 3d hIghwaY PageTo view the map on the 3D Highway Page: Press the Show Map soft key to show the map cart

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual iiiIntroductIon > table of contentsMap Page ...

42 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > gPs tabMaIn MenuThe Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface manag

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 43MaIn Menu > tIde tabTide TabUse the Tide tab to view tide and current information. The Tide tab contains two sub tabs

44 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > tIde tabTo select the Tide Station nearest to your location:1. Highlight the For eld, and press ENTER t

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 45MaIn Menu > tIde tabCurrent Sub TabThe Current sub tab contains graphical charts showing information for currents in

46 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > celestIal tabTo select a Current Station from a map location:1. Highlight the For eld, and press ENTER

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 47MaIn Menu > trIP tabTo view celestial information for a different location:1. On the Celestial tab, highlight the At

48 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > weather tab and PoInts tabWeather TabThe Weather tab shows current weather conditions, the forecast, sea

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 49MaIn Menu > routes tabProximity Sub TabUse the Proximity sub tab on the Points tab to dene an alarm circle around a

50 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > tracKs tabTracks TabUse the Tracks tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, dene how it is r

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 51MaIn Menu > dsc (dIgItal selectIve callIng) tabSaved Sub TabThe Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved track logs an

iv GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualIntroductIon > table of contentsXM WX Weather ...

52 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > dsc (dIgItal selectIve callIng) tabUnderstanding DSC Distress CallsWith a Garmin DSC-capable chartplotter

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 53MaIn Menu > dsc (dIgItal selectIve callIng) tabDSC DirectoryThe DSC Directory acts like a phone book and can save up

54 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > card tabCard TabUse the Card tab to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks to and from a data card. When

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 55MaIn Menu > Messages tabMessages TabThe Messages tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 3205. Use the R

56 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > alarMs tabAlarms TabUse the Alarms tab to dene alarm settings. The Alarms tab is divided into three sub

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 57MaIn Menu > alarMs tabNav (Navigation) AlarmsUse the Nav sub tab to set navigational alarms including anchor drag, ar

58 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > sYsteM tabSystem TabThe System tab consists of ve sub tabs—General, Units, Time, Comm, and Update.Genera

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 59MaIn Menu > sYsteM tabSliders5. Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the backlight level, and pres

60 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > sYsteM tab• Map Datum—manually select the datum reference used to determine a given location. The defaul

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 61MaIn Menu > sYsteM tabThe following options are available:• Time Format—select 12 Hour, 24 Hour (military), or UTC (a

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62 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > sYsteM tabNetworkYou can select the method to upload or download user data on networked MFDs.• Merge User

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 63MaIn Menu > networK tabTo set up the Advanced NMEA Page: 1. Press the NMEA Setup soft key to open the Advanced NMEA S

64 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > Pages tabPages TabUse the Pages tab to change the page sequence, or add or remove pages.To change the pag

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 65MaIn Menu > MaP tabMap TabUse the Map tab to congure the map show to your preferences, including map detail, map ori

66 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > MaP tab• Spot Soundings—turns on the depth spot sounding data. Select On,Warn Depth, or Off.• Warn Depth

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 67MaIn Menu > MaP tabLabels Sub TabUse the Labels sub tab to select the screen size of the text for a given map item.Th

68 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > MaP tab• Course Line—sets the maximum zoom scale at which the course line appears on-screen. Select Auto

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 69MaIn Menu > sonar tabUse the Advanced soft key to show a list of the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded on t

70 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualMaIn Menu > hIghwaY tab and XM tabHighway TabUse the Highway tab to select whether waypoints and tracks are shown on

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 71MaIn Menu > XM tabTo select an XM Radio channel:1. Highlight the song area, and press ENTER.2. Press up or down on

vi GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualIntroductIon > warnIngs and IMPortant InforMatIonFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations coul

72 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualusIng sonar > understandIng sonarusInG sonarThis section covers the additional options for the GPSMAP 3205 when used

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 73usIng sonar > understandIng sonarThe wide beam is more helpful in shallow water, because it gives you a much wider vi

74 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualusIng sonar > sonar PageSonar PageThe Sonar Page is where your GPSMAP 3205 becomes a powerful shnder/asher. If a G

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 75usIng sonar > sonar PageConguring the Sonar PageYou can customize the Sonar page to t your navigational needs See “

76 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualusIng sonar > sonar Page• Frequency—only appears when using a dual frequency transducer. This allows you to choose a

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 77usIng sonar > sonar tabUsing the Pointer on the Sonar PageYou can show the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items a

78 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualusIng sonar > sonar tabGeneral Sub TabUse the General sub tab to select the water type, depth number, automatic scrol

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 79usIng sonar > sonar tabTo calibrate the water speed:1. On the Sonar tab, press the Cal Water Spd soft key.2. Bring

80 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualusIng sonar > sonar tabWater Temp Sub TabThe Water Temp sub tab enables you to control the temperature log (if your b

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 81XM wX weather > custoMIzIng Preset weather dIsPlaYsXM WX WeatherThis section covers the additional XM WX Weather opti

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 1gettIng started > unIt overvIewGettInG startedUnit OverviewConnection portsSerial number tagInterface keysSoft keysPAG

82 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualXM wX weather > custoMIzIng Preset weather dIsPlaYsTo access weather setup options from the Map Page:1. On the Map P

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 83XM wX weather > weather tabWeather TabUse the Weather tab on the Main Menu to set up or view weather options. The Wea

84 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > understandIng radarusInG radarThis section covers the features and operation of the GMR 20/40, GMR

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 85radarusIng radar > understandIng radarBefore transmission begins, the message “Spinning Up” is shown while the radar

86 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > radar PageRadar PageWith the radar properly installed, when you turn on your GPSMAP 3205, it shoul

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 87radarusIng radar > radar PageUsing the Radar Adjustment MenuUse the Radar adjustment menu to access the settings and

88 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > radar PageZoomZoom allows you to zoom in on a selected area of the radar screen. When you select a

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 89radarusIng radar > radar PageGuard ZoneA Guard Zone is a user-dened area of protection. If a target enters the Guard

90 GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s ManualradarusIng radar > radar PageTo adjust the VRM/EBL:1. Highlight Adjust and press the ROCKER to the right. Highlight

GPSMAP 3205 Owner’s Manual 91radarusIng radar > radar PageAcquiring targetDangerous targetSafe targetsTo view the MARPA List: Press the MARPA Li