Garmin MapSource User's Guide
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1. Thank you for choosing Garmin MapSource the complete tool for managing your Garmin GPS unit MapSource provides detailed geographic data that you can view on your computer or load on your GPS unit This manual has been provided to get you started For detailed information about using MapSource refer to the Help system Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the box in case your MapSource software needs support Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual Serial Number Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions or if you should encounter any difficulty while using MapSource In the U S A contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or go to www garmin com support In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK or 0808 2380000 within the UK Map Data Information One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography 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 In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibit2. A GARMIN user s manual MapSource Mapping software 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited 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 o
3. gt TRACKS Tracks Tracks are trails on the Graphic Map that show exactly where you have been The track appears as a tiny dotted line made up of track points As you move your GPS unit records a track point every second by default with the time and your position and speed Your GPS unit then saves these points as a track Viewing Tracks Tracks received from your GPS unit appear in the Tracks tab after you receive them You can view tracks on the Graphic Map and edit them using the Track Properties dialog box Double click any track in the Tracks tab to open the Track Properties dialog box You can change the track name and color invert the track view a vertical profile of the track and view and edit track points For more information see Transferring MapSource Data on page 12 21 Usinc MapSource gt CustomizING MaPSouURCE Tene lt nne cere mbe Color To Gown Coxe Poston a ft Br tue NW 52 407 WH 46 456 h 239 NWS 52 461 W94 46 597 225 true N36 52 396 WH 46 697 3440 Eg 727 7 ft 35 O WH 46 804 e 005 8 82 ft 18 tye NGS 52 0392 WH 47 0 ka Ola 180 bue N S 531 954 WH 47 021 F Center map on selected temis m e O i f sik I Osahk I ttp trance Track Properties dialog box Filtering Tracks Each track point contains time position and speed information From the Track Properties dialog box click Filter When you filter a track you have loaded from your GPS unit you tell M
4. information in this product and none accept liability for the accuracy of reproduction or any modifications made thereafter No National Hydrographic Office warrants that this product satisfies national or international regulations regarding the use of the appropriate products for navigation MapSource User s Manual WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING This product has been produced in part or whole from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office products No liability 1s accepted for the use of this product and it must not be used to assist in navigation The digital chart s contained herein have not been verified or updated For your safety users are advised to consult official updated nautical charts for navigational purposes The Hydrographic Office has not verified the extracted data and the printed chart should be consulted for full navigational details CAUTION The Australian Hydrographic Office does not check the information on this product and the Commonwealth accepts no liability for the accuracy of copying or for any modifications that may have been made to the information which it has supplied Furthermore the Commonwealth does not warrant that this product meets any regulations as an appropriate product for navigation or that it contains the latest hydrographic information available WARNING The external boundaries of India as depicted in map s are neither correct nor authentic Other external boundaries as depicted in the m
5. move the point up or down in the list To reorder the points from last to first click Invert MapSource User s Manual 19 Usinc MapSource gt CREATING AND EbITING ROUTES To view a point on the map highlight the point and click Show on Map You can also check the box next to Center map on selected item to see a Selected point in the center of the map 6 Click OK to save the new route a Click to insert a Click Find buttons to waypoint listed in the search for map features Waypoints tab lt x Mane Home to Lake Coker E Magee camma Fe Center map on selected temis M Line mO ee Route Properties dialog box 20 Editing Routes You can edit routes directly on the Graphic Map or using the Route Properties dialog box From your route on the Graphic Map you can add move and remove waypoints using the selection tool cs reat Pat Moving a route waypoint on the Graphic Map Q MapSource User s Manual From the Route Properties dialog box you can e Add points to a route e Rename a route Invert a route e Link a file or URL to a route e View a vertical profile for a route e View and print text directions for an auto route e Delete a route For more information refer to the MapSource Help system Click Help gt MapSource Help or press F1 on your keyboard to open the detailed MapSource Help files MapSource User s Manual Usinc MapSource
6. you can add maps from more than one MapSource product to a map set You can only see data from one product on your GPS unit if the maps overlap The maps are not transparent on the unit and cannot be combined separately You can only select maps that you have purchased and installed on your computer MapSource User s Manual NOTE Some MapSource products sell area maps Usinc MapSource gt Loanine Maps To Your Garmin GPS UNIT If two maps from different MapSource products overlap on your GPS unit you need to turn the overlapping map off in order to see the other map underneath Check your GPS unit owner s manual to learn how to turn MapSource maps on or off For example if you select both Topographical and City Navigator data for the same geographical area you will not see a combination of topographic and road data You will only see data from the City Navigator data set In order to see the Topographical data hide the City Navigator data in your GPS unit 11 Usinc MapSource gt TRANSFERRING MapSource DATA Transferring MapSource Data You can send map sets waypoints routes and tracks to your GPS unit or storage card or you can receive data from your GPS unit or storage card You may use one of the following methods to transfer data to or from your GPS unit check your GPS unit owner s manual to see what data transfer options are available Serial or USB Cable USB Data Card Programmer or USB Data Card
7. Programmer RoHS USB 2 0 You can use this method if your GPS unit uses a Garmin data card not preprogrammed The USB Data Card Programmer RoHS works with Windows 2000 or newer e Compact Flash CF or Secure Digital SD Card Reader If your GPS unit uses a CF SD micro SD or transflash card you can purchase a third party card reader to transfer data In some instances you cannot transfer waypoints routes or tracks using a card reader 12 Each time you transfer maps to a data card you completely erase all data currently stored on the card and replace it with new data However if you store maps on a data card and you transfer waypoints routes or tracks you will not erase the maps on the card You can transfer waypoints routes and tracks from a data card to your GPS unit s internal memory to prevent them from being deleted from your data card You cannot save maps from a data card to your GPS unit s internal memory NOTE Not all units can accept waypoints routes or tracks from a data card Check your GPS unit owner s manual to see if your unit 1s compatible iQue Users To transfer data to and from an iQue you may need to synchronize with your personal computer You may not be able to send or receive all types of data to from your iQue For more information refer to your 1Que owner s manual MapSource User s Manual BlueChart Fishing Hot Spots and LakeMaster Data Cards Preprogrammed Blu
8. Unknown Waypoint Properties dialog box 3 Make changes to the waypoint properties as necessary Click More Details to view all available waypoint properties 4 Click OK to save the waypoint Click Cancel to exit without creating the waypoint MapSource User s Manual Editing Waypoints You can edit the properties of a waypoint by opening the Waypoint Properties dialog box using any of the following methods e Double click a waypoint name listed in the Waypoints tab e Click the Selection tool R Then double click a waypoint on the Graphic Map Right click any waypoint in the Waypoints tab or on the Graphic Map Then select Waypoint Properties MapSource User s Manual Usinc MapSource gt FINDING PLACES Finding Places In MapSource click the Find button 4 to open the Find Places dialog box where you can easily find cities Points of Interest such as restaurants parks and shops addresses intersections or waypoints To have the most available search options from your MapSource product you must unlock your maps See Unlocking Maps page 1 As you type places to search for in the Find Places dialog box MapSource uses an auto complete list to make suggestions For example as you type the name of a city a list of cities appears matching the letters you type You can choose the city directly from the auto complete list or finish typing the name of the city NOTE If the place you are sea
9. al Port 6 Splitter Bar 8 Status Bar 8 Storage Card 12 T Toolbars 8 Tracks filtering 22 selecting maps around 11 viewing 22 MapSource User s Manual Transferring Data 12 receiving data 15 sending data 13 transfer methods 12 U Uninstalling MapSource 6 Unlock Certificate 1 3 Unlock Code 1 2 retrieving 4 viewing 3 Unlocking Maps 1 USB Data Card Programmer 12 14 15 USB Port 7 W Warnings and Cautions 23 Waypoints 16 19 adding to routes 19 23 creating 16 editing 17 selecting maps around 11 15 Waypoints Tab 16 Waypoint Properties 16 MapSource User s Manual 29 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 A GARMIN 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00417 20 Rev F
10. ap s may neither be correct nor authentic 23 Auto Routing 10 19 B BlueChart selecting maps 10 C Card Reader 12 14 Cartography 11 Cautions and Warnings 23 cf Que Users 14 Compact Flash CF Card 12 14 Connecting Your GPS to a Computer 6 Contact Garmin 1i Coupon Code 1 2 3 Customizing MapSource 22 D Data Card 12 Data Tabs 8 Data Transfer Mode 14 24 Favorites 16 Finding Nearest Places 18 Finding Places 17 Finding Recently Found Places 18 G Google Earth 22 GPS Unit connecting to a computer 6 loading maps to 9 Graphic Map 8 H Help Files 1 l Installing MapSource modifying 5 removing 6 iQue Users 12 14 15 L Loading Maps to Your GPS 9 compatibility 9 deselecting maps 10 from multiple MapSource products 11 selecting maps 9 sending maps 14 tutorial 9 M Maps Tab 10 Map Set 10 Map Tool 9 MiniMap 8 Modifying MapSource 5 Modify Coverage Areas 5 My Locations 16 pP Points of Interest POI 17 reloading database 13 Pre programmed Data Cards 13 R Receive From Device 15 Receiving Data 15 Registering Your Product 4 Removing Mapsource 6 Repairing MapSource 5 Routes 19 24 creating 19 editing 20 inverting 19 selecting maps around 11 Route Properties 19 S Saving Files 16 Secure Digital SD Card 12 14 Selecting Maps 9 around routes waypoints and tracks 11 Selection Tool 17 Sending Data 14 Send To Device 14 Serial Number ii Seri
11. apSource which track points you want to keep and which to discard You can filter track points by time or distance or you can let MapSource filter the track points automatically 22 Customizing MapSource After you become comfortable using MapSource you may want to customize preferences to meet your needs You can change many settings by opening MapSource Preferences Click Edit gt Preferences to open the Preferences dialog box About Google Earth With Google Earth installed on your computer you can view waypoints tracks and routes saved in MapSource Select an item in the data tabs and then select View gt View in Google Earth Go to http earth google com to download the Google Earth application MapSource User s Manual WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAUTION GARMIN MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE MAP DATA IN THIS PRODUCT AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY The following Warnings and Cautions may apply to some or all of the content in the MapSource BlueChart installation disk WARNING No National Hydrographic Office has verified the
12. ct To repair MapSource 1 Insert the MapSource installation disk into your computer disk drive The installation wizard opens Click Next Select Repair and click Next Follow the additional instructions to repair MapSource disks to repair MapSource MapSource User s Manual NOTE You need your MapSource installation INSTALLING MapSource gt UNLocKING Maps Modifying Coverage Areas Some MapSource detailed map products allow you to modify the regional coverage areas If your MapSource product allows this Modify appears as an option when you open the MapSource installation wizard To add or remove specific coverage areas 1 Insert the MapSource installation disk into your computer disk drive The installation wizard opens Click Next 2 Select Modify and click Next Select the areas you want to add or remove Click Next 4 Follow the additional instructions to modify MapSource NOTE You need your MapSource installation disks to modify MapSource INSTALLING MAPSoURCE gt CHANGING OR REMOVING MapSource Removing MapSource Connecting Your GPS Unit to a You can remove any MapSource product from your Com puter computer without using the MapSource installation Install your MapSource software or run the installation disk for your product before you connect your GPS To remove MapSource unit to your computer If your MapSource product 1 Click the Start button Then select Settings gt came with a setup gui
13. de follow those instructions to Control Panel learn how and when to connect your GPS unit to your computer You can also find this information in your GPS unit owner s manual disks Select Add Remove Programs Highlight MapSource and click Change Remove To connect your GPS unit to your computer 4 Follow the instructions to remove MapSource 1 If your GPS unit came with a PC Interface OR Cable connect your GPS to a serial 1 Click the Start button Then select Programs communications port on your computer see gt MapSource gt MapSource product illustration below Installation Wizard if enabled Click Next 3 Select Remove Serial Communications Port NOTE To completely remove MapSource you must also delete the C Garmin USB_Drivers directory from your computer 6 MapSource User s Manual INSTALLING MAPSoURCE gt CHANGING OR REMOVING MAPSOURCE lf your GPS unit came with a USB data cable connect your GPS to an available USB data port 2 Verify that your GPS is turned on and the Serial Data Format is set to Garmin if applicable USB Data Port To verify proper connection to the computer 1 In MapSource click Utilities gt Get Unit ID 2 Verify that the name of your GPS unit appears in the Device field If not your GPS unit may not be connected properly Verify that the unit is turned on check the connection and then click Find Device MapSource User s Manual Usinc Ma
14. des are included with Garmin devices that also include mapping software To unlock your product with a 25 Character Unlock Code see page 2 A Coupon Code is 8 characters and is printed on the Unlock Certificate It unlocks a map region of your MapSource product Coupon Codes are included with software that is packaged separately from a Garmin device To unlock your product with an 8 character Coupon Code see page 2 NOTE Keep your Unlock Code or Coupon Code in a safe place You may need this information if you reinstall MapSource Garmin cannot give refunds or exchanges for MapSource Unlock Codes INSTALLING MapSource gt Unlocking Maps To unlock your product with an 8 character Coupon Code To unlock your product with a 25 Character Unlock Code 1 In MapSource click Utilities gt Manage Map Products 2 Select the Unlock Regions tab and click Add Unlock Regions Tab 3 Enter your 25 character unlock code and then a comment if desired Click OK 1 NOTE An Internet connection is required for the following procedure In MapSource click Utilities gt Manage Map Products Select a map product from the list and click Unlock Online The Unlock Maps page loads in your Web browser City agata North i City Select North Amerie NI v POO Uriched VAHEPALA l Cty Select North Amerke nt v tale FOO Unixded VACCINAREA Unlock Online lf the Garmin Communicator Plugin is n
15. eChart BlueChart g2 Inland Lakes Fishing HotSpots Recreational Lakes with Fishing HotSpots and LakeMaster data cards should not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS unit for saving MapSource maps you will lose the preloaded data Remove this preprogrammed data card from your GPS unit before you transfer maps routes waypoints or tracks MapSource warns you if you are in danger of erasing data If you overwrite the preloaded data Garmin will not replace or recover it Reloading the POI Database If your GPS unit includes a preloaded preprogrammed Points of Interest POI database you will see a warning about erasing this preloaded data before you save MapSource maps This warning does not refer to the basemap of your unit You can restore the preloaded data to your GPS unit by downloading it from the Garmin Web site MapSource User s Manual Usinc MapSource gt TRANSFERRING MapSource DATA To reload Points of Interest Go to http www garmin com Select Support gt Updates amp Downloads Click Additional Software Click the name of your GPS unit Under Unit Software click Download Click to agree to the terms of the Software License Agreement 7 Under Download Preloaded POI Database click Download 2 oS SY Any MapSource maps on your GPS unit will be erased and replaced with the POI database 13 Usinc MapSource gt TRANSFERRING MapSource DATA Sending Data to Your GPS Unit If your GPS uni
16. eaes 8 Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit 9 Selecting MAPS sacaciucsdnvssscacseceeensesticaiasncdecereeaetendasetans 9 Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource PO e neecapusnsecigietsamanecion ll Transferring MapSource Data scseseseee 12 BO UE eeni 12 Sending Data to Your GPS Unit wo eee 14 MapSource User s Manual INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS Receiving Data from Your GPS Unit ee 15 Creating and Editing Waypoints cscse 16 Creating Way POMS eresiaren 16 Editing Way POMS isis cscxsciateaeotrvanctarndtagratpeitrosessnienees 17 Finding Places cscscscsssecssesesseseeessesseesseeeseeees 17 Finding Nearest Places and Recently Found Places ssecscssssesee 18 Creating and Editing Routes cscssssse 19 Creating ROGUES ccasticdoenaiatexesvasusatsonasueteeenacs 19 ESCH CAN DOU S essnee ee oneseieeiien 20 WE AGUS crsa ans seeatesnbeseseeeners 21 Viewing TACK Giese ccssnatsceiessesthinctenadtesxeionadxosemtdtaen 2 Filtering Trac kS scsccusicceasnassnenteenindenianactiatenasnntoeyeaad 22 Customizing MapSource ccssesesescsesnees 22 About Google Earth cs ssssssseseeseeseeeens 22 Warnings and Cautions cccsseseessseeees 23 IION sce eases ceed ven tec e 24 For additional instructions while you are using MapSource click Help gt MapSource Help or press F1 on your keyboard to open the detailed MapSource Help files INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
17. fer if available If you are using an iQue or cf Que synchronize with your personal computer if necessary so that your unit receives the data MapSource User s Manual Usinc MapSource gt TRANSFERRING MapSource DATA Receiving Data from Your GPS Unit Ifyou are using a USB card programmer If your GPS unit has a storage card verify that the card USB Data Card Programmer appears in is inserted correctly into the unit Also connect your the Device field GPS unit or card reader to your computer and set your e Ifyou are using a CF or SD card reader unit s Data Transfer mode to Garmin if applicable select the correct drive letter from see your unit owner s manual for instructions the Device field For example select Removable Disk E You can receive waypoints routes and tracks from Ifyou are using an iQue select the correct your GPS unit user name from the Device field 3 Under What to Receive check the boxes next to each type of data you want to receive 4 Click Receive MapSource begins receiving data from your GPS unit or card reader The data appears in the corresponding data tabs on the left side of the window To receive data from a GPS unit or card reader 1 If you are using an iQue synchronize with your personal computer if necessary so that you can send information to MapSource 2 Click Receive From Device ds or click Transfer gt Receive From Device The name of your GPS u
18. ively expensive If the data source lacks a feature or if an item is mislocated or misidentified it will be incorrectly identified or missing in the Garmin cartography product as well Each MapSource product has its strengths and weaknesses and not all are suitable for every purpose Please keep this in mind as you use and enjoy the benefits the cartography provides Garmin encourages you to report any errors found in our electronic maps by completing our online Error Reporting Form in the Cartography section of our Web site www garmin com cartography mapSource errorForm html MapSource User s Manual INSTALLING MAPSOURCE Unlocking Maps Some MapSource products need to be unlocked before you can use the detailed map data If your product needs to be unlocked you will find a piece of paper in the product packaging with an Unlock Code or a Coupon Code The first time you run MapSource with locked maps installed the Locked Maps Detected dialog box will prompt you to unlock your maps You can also unlock your maps from within MapSource Click Utilities gt Manage Map Products MapSource User s Manual INSTALLING MapSource gt UNLocKING Maps Unlock Codes and Coupon Codes An Unlock Code is 25 characters and is printed on a yellow piece of paper or on the product packaging It unlocks all maps associated with your MapSource product The yellow paper also includes a serial number and a 7 digit Registration Code Unlock Co
19. manual to see if your unit is compatible NOTE Not all Garmin GPS units can use Usinc MapSource gt Loabinc Maps To Your Garmin GPS UNIT Selecting Maps Use the Map tool cz to select the map regions you want to send to your GPS unit NOTE To select map regions you must unlock your MapSource product For more information see page 1 To select map regions 1 Zoom to an appropriate distance on the Zoom scale usually 30 70 miles or 50 100 km 2 Click the Map tool cz or click Tools gt Map Move the mouse over the Graphic Map Each map region becomes outlined in yellow when you move over it with the mouse The name and size of the map region appear in the status bar 3 Click a map region to select it To select several map regions at once click and drag the mouse over the areas you want to select Selected map regions are shaded pink Using MapSource gt LoabING Maps To Your Garmin GPS UNIT Selected map regions appear shaded in pink BlueChart map regions appear outlined in pink 4 To deselect a map region click a shaded pink area on the Graphic Map To deselect several map regions press and hold the Ctrl key while you click and drag across the map regions you want to deselect The map regions you select are called a map set and are listed in the Maps tab Click the Maps tab to view the names and sizes of each map region you have selected Check the amount of memory your GPS unit has to sto
20. nit or card reader should appear automatically in the Device menu If not click Find Device MapSource User s Manual 15 Usinc MapSource gt CREATING AND EpitINc WAYPOINTS Creating and Editing Waypoints A waypoint is any point on the Graphic Map that you store in memory Waypoints are also known as My Locations or Favorites in some GPS Units You can easily create waypoints in MapSource and then transfer them to your GPS unit You can also load waypoints from your GPS unit into MapSource and then edit them To send and receive information from your GPS unit see page 12 Creating Waypoints When you create a waypoint MapSource automatically names the waypoint based on its location If you create a waypoint on an existing map feature MapSource bases the waypoint name on the feature If you create a waypoint on an open location MapSource names the waypoint with a number Each waypoint you create appears in the Waypoints tab on the left side of the window 16 To create a waypoint 1 Click the Waypoint tool or click Tools gt Waypoint 2 Locate the place and then click anywhere on the Graphic Map to create a waypoint at that exact spot To create a waypoint in the center of the Graphic Map press Ctrl W on your keyboard The Waypoint Properties dialog box appears TIE Name uses OK Symbol m Waypoint Cancel Show On Map More Details Position N41 28 239 W92 39 027 Altitude fe M
21. ock Online 3 If the Garmin Communicator Plugin is not installed on your computer follow the instructions on the Unlock Maps page to install the Garmin Communicator Plugin 4 Connect your GPS unit to your computer For more information see page 6 or consult the Owner s manual for your GPS unit 5 Click Find Devices Select your device from the drop down list if necessary The Unit ID of your device appears in the Unit ID field 6 Enter the serial number found on your device following procedure NOTE An Internet connection is required for the 7 Click Retrieve Unlocks Your unlock codes are restored to MapSource Registering Your Product You can register your product on Garmin s Web site at http my garmin com We highly recommend that you register your MapSource product to gain important benefits e You can be notified of product updates as they occur e You have proof of purchase on file with Garmin in case your product needs service e You have access to reduced rate mapping data updates MapSource User s Manual Changing or Removing MapSource You can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupted For some MapSource products you can modify the regional coverage area You can also remove any MapSource product from your computer Repairing MapSource In some MapSource products you can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupt If this option is not available you can uninstall and reinstall the produ
22. ot installed on your computer follow the instructions on the Unlock Maps page to install the Garmin Communicator Plugin MapSource User s Manual Connect your GPS unit to your computer For more information see page 6 or consult the Owner s manual for your GPS unit Click Find Devices Select your device from the drop down list if necessary The Unit ID of your device appears in the Unit ID field Enter the serial number found on your device Enter the 8 character Coupon Code found on your Unlock Certificate Click Unlock Map You can now close the Map Product Manager and use MapSource MapSource User s Manual INSTALLING MapSource gt UNLocKING Maps Viewing Unlock Codes If you ever need to view your Unlock Code you can do so using the Map Product Manager To view your installed Unlock Codes 1 In MapSource click Utilities gt Manage Map Products Select the Unlock Regions tab The Map Product Manager displays a list of all of the installed MapSource products To view the Unlock Code for a product select the product and click Properties To delete an Unlock Code for a product select the product and click Delete INSTALLING MapSource gt Unlocking Maps Retrieving Unlock Codes You can retrieve Unlock Codes from Garmin by providing the unit ID and serial number of your device 1 In MapSource click Utilities gt Manage Map Products 2 Select a map product from the list and click Unl
23. pSource gt Parts oF MapSource Usinc MapSource Parts of MapSource The MapSource window contains five main parts the 1 toolbars 2 data tabs 3 splitter bar 4 Graphic Map 5 MiniMap and 6 status bar Untitled MapSource File Edit Find Transfer View Tools Utilities Help City Navigator North America NT 2009 QA m Higher aj pat ba Show waypoints in category All Categories Camp Site Garmin Intern Garmin Intern Home 15035 W 145t Ridgeview 5 Shannan Ln 14554 5 Gree H a oo anm iG O a 0 3 mi os Oltems Selected Lat Lon hddd mm 584 N38 51 668 W94 47 430 MapSource User s Manual Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit You can load maps to your Garmin GPS in three simple steps e Connect your Garmin GPS unit to your computer Select the maps you want to send to your GPS unit Transfer the maps to your GPS unit For help connecting your GPS unit to your computer see page 6 or consult the owner s manual for your GPS unit To select maps and send them to your GPS unit see the next two sections Selecting Maps and Transferring MapSource Data You may also be able to view a tutorial on your MapSource installation disk about selecting and sending maps The tutorial is also available online at www garmin com cartography mapsourceTutorial html MapSource User s Manual detailed maps Check your GPS unit owner s
24. r improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin BlueChart MapSource and iQue are registered trademarks and Que is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Google Earth is a trademark of Google Inc June 2008 Part Number 190 00417 20 Rev F Printed in Taiwan PEVER CNC CLO I sadaa il Serial Number seersandiks ii Contact GAON aasan enn Aina ii Map Data Information uu ccscscseseseseseteeeeeees ii Installing MapSource sssssssssessennnssnsnnennnrnnsnnnns 1 Unlocking MapS cscsssssssssessessesseesneeseees 1 Unlock Codes and Coupon Codes cccceeeeees l Viewing Unlock COdeS sj ccsscacosssssecvarneeseateinaseseatieds 3 Retrieving Unlock Codes cccccseeseseseseeseeeeees 4 Registering Your Product ccccssescseseceeseseseseeeeees 4 Changing or Removing MapSource 0 5 Repaiting MapSource ixccsccscszccensessacsearines sa ceasearsveeenads 5 Modifying Coverage Areas csccceceseeseseeseeeeees 5 Removing MapSource siaceicats lt ccssacsiesaptoncesnianennsanedeieas 6 Connecting Your GPS Unit to a Computer 6 Using MapSource ssssssssssssnssusnnsnnnnnnnsnnsnnnnnnnnnns 8 Parts Of MapSource cccccssssssssesecseesesse
25. rching for does not appear in the auto complete list MapSource will not allow you to continue typing Verify the correct spelling of the place Usinc MapSource gt FINDING PLACES Find Places x City Feature Address Intersection Waypoint City Find State Province Reset Country Places Find Places dialog box To find a place 1 Click Find Places 4 or click Find gt Find Places 2 Click one of the following tabs City Feature Address or Intersection 3 Start typing or selecting the search criteria 18 4 Click Find to show a list of matches in the Places list If you see the message No items found try using more general search criteria 5 Click to highlight the correct place from the list The place appears on the Graphic Map 6 Click Make Waypoint if you want to save the place as a waypoint Click OK to close the Find Places dialog box Click Cancel to close and return to the part of the map you were previously viewing Finding Nearest Places and Recently Found Places In MapSource click the Find Nearest Places button to open the Find Nearest Places dialog box where you can search for map features and other places near a specific location on the Graphic Map You can find places near a waypoint any map location or the center of the Graphic Map default Click Recently Found Places a to open the Recently Found Places dialog box where you can view a li
26. re map data Then check the Maps tab to see how much memory your map set requires If the map set 1s too big deselect some map regions 10 Maps 10 Waypoints City Navigat City Navigat City Navigat Edgewood Maryland Fairfield Pennsylvania Names of map Wilmington Delaware r egli ons Dover Delaware City Navigat Essex Maryland City Navigat Barclay Maryland City Navigat Pikesville Maryland City Navigat Red Lion Pennsylvania City Navigat Baltimore Maryland City Navigat Columbia Maryland City Navigat Memory needed to store this map set L 0 Mapls 13 4 MB V Include route calculation data Recommended if your GPS supports auto rou Click to rename Map SetName Barclay Mayland Essex map set Maps Tab NOTE If your GPS unit supports auto routing select the Include route calculation data check box located at the bottom of the Maps tab You can create a route in MapSource and then select all of the map regions surrounding that route You can also select maps around waypoints or tracks For more information about creating routes see page 19 MapSource User s Manual To select maps around waypoints routes or tracks Right click a route waypoint or track in its Data tab and click Select Maps Around Route Waypoint Track from the shortcut menu Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource Products If you have purchased and unlocked multiple MapSource products
27. st of places you have searched for recently MapSource User s Manual Usinc MapSource gt CREATING AND EbITING ROUTES Creating and Editing Routes To create a route using the Route Properties Routes tell you how to get from one place to another A box Depending on your MapSource product you can create Press Ctrl R or click Edit gt New Route to a direct route a straight line route or an auto route open the Route Properties dialog box turn by turn over roads 2 To add a city point of interest address or intersection click the Find Places button Creating Routes inside the dialog box You can create and modify routes in MapSource by 3 Ifyou have previously created waypoints using the Route Properties dialog box the Route tool and want to add them the route click Insert Ta or the Waypoints tab A route can contain several Waypoint Select the waypoint from the list that appears To select multiple waypoints press points each point is called a via point i the Ctrl or Shift key while you click several Q NOTE Not all MapSource products can create waypoints Then click OK an auto route You must be using a routable 4 Repeat steps 2 3 until you are finished adding MapSource product for MapSource to calculate an points to your route Each point you add is auto route listed in order from first to last under the Via Points tab 5 To rearrange the points in the list highlight each point and click the arrows to
28. t has a storage card verify that the card is inserted correctly into the unit Also connect your GPS unit to your computer and set your unit s Data Transfer mode to Garmin if applicable see your unit owner s manual for instructions You can send maps waypoints routes or tracks to your GPS unit 14 NOTE MapSource transfers all of the data listed in a data tab to your GPS unit each time you transfer data To send data to a GPS unit or card reader 1 Verify that the data you want to send appears in the corresponding data tabs on the left side of the MapSource window Click Send To Device or click Transfer gt Send To Device The name of your GPS unit or card reader should appear automatically in the Device menu If not click Find Device e Ifyou are using a USB card programmer USB Data Card Programmer appears in the Device field e If you are using a CF or SD card reader select the correct drive letter from the Device field For example select Removable Disk E e If you are sending data to an iQue or cf Que select where you want to save data under Map Storage Location If necessary select the correct user name from the Device fields Under What to Send check the boxes next to each type of data you want to send Click Send MapSource begins sending data to your GPS unit or card reader After you begin transferring data you can check the box next to Turn Off GPS After Trans
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