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Map Page
Map Page
The GPSMAP 2006/2010’s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography,
plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional BlueChart data or MapSource
software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items,
navaids and a host of other chart features. Additional information on BlueChart data may be found in
the “BlueChart User’s Guide”. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create.
An on-screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas, determine the distance and bearing to a
position, and perform various route and waypoint functions.
When the cursor is active, an additional data window will appear above the map to indicate the
position, any identifying text, range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or map item. The map
scale displays at the bottom right of the map.
The IN and OUT keys, combined with the ARROW KEYPAD, let you select zoom ranges and move
the cursor. Two basic map operating modes, position mode and cursor mode, determine what cartography
is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker
within the display area, while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor within the display
area.
The GPSMAP 2006/2010 system will always power up in the position mode, with your vessel centered
on the map display. When suffi cient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered, the boat icon
will move toward the edge of the display.
When the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed, the GPSMAP 2006/2010 will enter cursor mode. In cursor
mode:
• The cursor can be moved over the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD.
• Whenever the cursor reaches the edge of the display, the map will scroll forward under the cursor. Keep in
mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen (you may not
be able to see your present position).
• When the cursor is stationary, a fi xed coordinate position will appear in the position fi eld. Note that the
distance and bearing will change as the boat’s position changes.
• Whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on screen.
• To return to position mode, press the QUIT key.
Data Fields
Boat Icon Map Scale
Land
Water
Geographic
Name
Map
Item
Navaids
Map Page shown using
optional BlueChart data.
