user’s manual

MapSource
mapping software
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 Introduction > Table of Contents

Introduction.........................................................ii Receiving Data from Your GPS Unit....................... 15

Serial Number............................................................ ii Creating and Editing Waypoints........................16
Contact Garmin.......................................................... ii Creating Waypoints................................................. 16
Map Data Information............................................... ii Editing Waypoints................................................... 17
Finding Places.....................................................17
Installing MapSource.........................................1
Finding Nearest Places
Unlocking Maps.....................................................1
and Recently Found Places................................ 18
Unlock Codes and Coupon Codes............................. 1
Creating and Editing Routes..............................19
Viewing Unlock Codes.............................................. 3
Creating Routes....................................................... 19
Retrieving Unlock Codes........................................... 4
Editing Routes......................................................... 20
Registering Your Product........................................... 4
Tracks...................................................................21
Changing or Removing MapSource....................5
Viewing Tracks........................................................ 21
Repairing MapSource................................................ 5
Filtering Tracks........................................................ 22
Modifying Coverage Areas........................................ 5
Customizing MapSource....................................22
Removing MapSource............................................... 6
About Google Earth™ .........................................22
Connecting Your GPS Unit to a Computer..........6
Using MapSource...............................................8 Warnings and Cautions...................................23
Parts of MapSource...............................................8 Index..................................................................24
Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit.............9
Selecting Maps.......................................................... 9
Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource For additional instructions while you are using
Products...............................................................11 MapSource, click Help > MapSource Help or
Transferring MapSource Data............................12 press F1 on your keyboard to open the detailed
iQue® Users.............................................................. 12
MapSource Help files.
Sending Data to Your GPS Unit ............................. 14

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Introduction

Introduction Map Data Information

One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the
Thank you for choosing Garmin® MapSource®—the complete most complete and accurate cartography available to us at a
tool for managing your Garmin GPS unit. MapSource provides reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and
detailed geographic data that you can view on your computer private data sources, which we identify in product literature and
or load on your GPS unit. This manual has been provided to get copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data
you started. For detailed information about using MapSource, sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some
refer to the Help system. countries, complete and accurate map information is either not
available or is prohibitively expensive.
Serial Number
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number If the data source lacks a feature, or if an item is mislocated or
located on the back of the box) in case your MapSource misidentified, it will be incorrectly identified or missing in the
software needs support. Keep your original sales receipt in a Garmin cartography product as well. Each MapSource product
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. has its strengths and weaknesses, and not all are suitable for
every purpose. Please keep this in mind as you use and enjoy
Serial Number: ____  ____  ____  ____  ____  ____  ____  ____ the benefits the cartography provides.
Contact Garmin Garmin encourages you to report any errors found in our
Contact Garmin if you have any questions or if you should electronic maps by completing our online Error Reporting Form
encounter any difficulty while using MapSource. in the Cartography section of our Web site:
www.garmin.com/cartography/mapSource/errorForm.html.
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).

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 Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps

Installing MapSource Unlock Codes and Coupon Codes

An Unlock Code is 25 characters and is printed on
Unlocking Maps a yellow piece of paper or on the product packaging.
Some MapSource products need to be unlocked before It unlocks all maps associated with your MapSource
you can use the detailed map data. If your product product. The yellow paper also includes a serial
needs to be unlocked, you will find a piece of paper number and a 7-digit Registration Code. Unlock Codes
in the product packaging with an Unlock Code or a are included with Garmin devices that also include
Coupon Code. mapping software. To unlock your product with a 25-
Character Unlock Code, see page 2.
The first time you run MapSource with locked maps
installed, the Locked Maps Detected dialog box will A Coupon Code is 8 characters and is printed on the
prompt you to unlock your maps. You can also unlock Unlock Certificate. It unlocks a map region of your
your maps from within MapSource. Click Utilities > MapSource product. Coupon Codes are included with
Manage Map Products. 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.

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Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps

To unlock your product with a 25-Character To unlock your product with an 8-character
Unlock Code: Coupon Code:
1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the
Products. following procedure.
2. Select the Unlock Regions tab, and click Add.
1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map
Products.
2. Select a map product from the list, and click
Unlock Online. The Unlock Maps page loads in
your Web browser.

Unlock Regions Tab

3. Enter your 25-character unlock code and then a

comment, if desired. Click OK.

Unlock 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.

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 Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps
4. Connect your GPS unit to your computer. For Viewing Unlock Codes
more information, see page 6 or consult the If you ever need to view your Unlock Code, you can do
owner’s manual for your GPS unit. so using the Map Product Manager.
5. Click Find Devices. Select your device from the
drop-down list, if necessary. The Unit ID of your To view your installed Unlock Codes:
device appears in the Unit ID field. 1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map
6. Enter the serial number found on your device. Products.
7. Enter the 8-character Coupon Code found on 2. Select the Unlock Regions tab.
your Unlock Certificate. Click Unlock Map. You 3. The Map Product Manager displays a list of all
can now close the Map Product Manager and of the installed MapSource products.
use MapSource. 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.

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Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps

Retrieving Unlock Codes 7. Click Retrieve Unlocks. Your unlock codes are
You can retrieve Unlock Codes from Garmin by restored to MapSource.
providing the unit ID and serial number of your device. Registering Your Product
NOTE: An Internet connection is required for the You can register your product on Garmin’s Web site at
following procedure. http://my.garmin.com.

1. In MapSource, click Utilities > Manage Map We highly recommend that you register your
Products. MapSource product to gain important benefits:
2. Select a map product from the list, and click • You can be notified of product updates as they
Unlock Online. occur.
3. If the Garmin Communicator Plugin is • You have proof of purchase on file with Garmin
not installed on your computer, follow the
in case your product needs service.
instructions on the Unlock Maps page to install
the Garmin Communicator Plugin. • You have access to reduced-rate mapping data
4. Connect your GPS unit to your computer. For updates.
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.

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 Installing MapSource > Unlocking Maps

Changing or Removing Modifying Coverage Areas

MapSource Some MapSource detailed map products allow you to
You can repair MapSource if it becomes corrupted. modify the regional coverage areas. If your MapSource
For some MapSource products, you can modify the product allows this, Modify appears as an option when
regional coverage area. You can also remove any you open the MapSource installation wizard.
MapSource product from your computer. Note: You need your MapSource installation
disks to modify MapSource.
Repairing MapSource
In some MapSource products, you can repair To add or remove specific coverage areas:
MapSource if it becomes corrupt. If this option is not 1. Insert the MapSource installation disk into your
available, you can uninstall and reinstall the product. computer disk drive. The installation wizard
opens. Click Next.
Note: You need your MapSource installation
2. Select Modify and click Next.
disks to repair MapSource.
3. Select the areas you want to add or remove.
To repair MapSource: Click Next.
1. Insert the MapSource installation disk into your 4. Follow the additional instructions to modify
computer disk drive. The installation wizard MapSource.
opens. Click Next.
2. Select Repair and click Next.
3. Follow the additional instructions to repair
MapSource.

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Installing MapSource > Changing or Removing MapSource

Removing MapSource Connecting Your GPS Unit to a

You can remove any MapSource product from your Computer
computer without using the MapSource installation Install your MapSource software or run the installation
disks. 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 > came with a setup guide, follow those instructions to
Control Panel. learn how and when to connect your GPS unit to your
2. Select Add/Remove Programs. computer. You can also find this information in your
3. Highlight MapSource and click Change/
GPS unit owner’s manual.
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
> MapSource > MapSource product illustration below).
Installation Wizard (if enabled).
2. 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.

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If your GPS unit came with a USB data
cable, connect your GPS to an available USB
data port.

USB Data Port

2. Verify that your GPS is turned on and the Serial
Data Format is set to Garmin, if applicable.
To verify proper connection to the
computer:
1. In MapSource, click Utilities > 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.

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Using MapSource > Parts of MapSource

Using 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.

2
5
3
4

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 Using MapSource > Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit

Loading Maps to Your Garmin Selecting Maps

GPS Unit Use the Map tool to select the map regions you
You can load maps to your Garmin GPS in three want to send to your GPS unit.
simple steps: Note: To select map regions, you must unlock
• Connect your Garmin GPS unit to your your MapSource product. For more information,
computer. see page 1.
• Select the maps you want to send to your
GPS unit. To select map regions:
1. Zoom to an appropriate distance on the Zoom
• Transfer the maps to your GPS unit. scale (usually 30-70 miles or 50-100 km).
For help connecting your GPS unit to your computer, 2. Click the Map tool or click Tools > Map.
see page 6 or consult the owner’s manual for your Move the mouse over the Graphic Map. Each
GPS unit. To select maps and send them to your GPS map region becomes outlined in yellow when
unit, see the next two sections, “Selecting Maps” and you move over it with the mouse. The name and
“Transferring MapSource Data.” You may also be able size of the map region appear in the status bar.
to view a tutorial on your MapSource installation disk 3. Click a map region to select it. To select several
about selecting and sending maps. The tutorial is also map regions at once, click and drag the mouse
available online at www.garmin.com/cartography over the areas you want to select. Selected map
/mapsourceTutorial.html. regions are shaded pink.

NotE: Not all Garmin GPS units can use

detailed maps. Check your GPS unit owner’s
manual to see if your unit is compatible.

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Using MapSource > Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit

Names of map
regions.

Selected map regions appear shaded in pink.

BlueChart® map regions appear outlined in pink. Memory
needed to store
4. To deselect a map region, click a shaded pink this map set.
area on the Graphic Map. To deselect several
map regions, press and hold the Ctrl key while Click to rename
you click and drag across the map regions you map set. Maps Tab
want to deselect.
The map regions you select are called a “map set” Note: If your GPS unit supports auto-routing,
and are listed in the Maps tab. Click the Maps tab to select the Include route calculation data check
box (located at the bottom of the Maps tab).
view the names and sizes of each map region you have
selected. You can create a route in MapSource and then select
Check the amount of memory your GPS unit has to all of the map regions surrounding that route. You can
store map data. Then check the Maps tab to see how also select maps around waypoints or tracks. For more
much memory your map set requires. If the map set is information about creating routes, see page 19.
too big, deselect some map regions.

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 Using MapSource > Loading Maps to Your Garmin GPS Unit

To select maps around waypoints, routes, If two maps from different MapSource products
or tracks: overlap on your GPS unit, you need to turn the
Right-click a route, waypoint, or track in its overlapping map off in order to see the other map
Data tab and click Select Maps Around Route underneath. Check your GPS unit owner’s manual to
(Waypoint/Track) from the shortcut menu. learn how to turn MapSource maps on or off.
NOTE: Some MapSource products sell area maps For example, if you select both Topographical and City
separately. You can only select maps that you have
Navigator data for the same geographical area, you will
purchased and installed on your computer.
not see a combination of topographic and road data.
You will only see data from the City Navigator data set.
Adding Maps from Multiple MapSource
In order to see the Topographical data, hide the City
Products Navigator data in your GPS unit.
If you have purchased and unlocked multiple
MapSource products, 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.

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Using MapSource > Transferring MapSource Data

Transferring MapSource Data Each time you transfer maps to a data card, you
You can send map sets, waypoints, routes, and tracks to completely erase all data currently stored on the card
your GPS unit or storage card, or you can receive data and replace it with new data. However, if you store
from your GPS unit or storage card. You may use one maps on a data card and you transfer waypoints, routes,
of the following methods to transfer data to or from or tracks, you will not erase the maps on the card.
your GPS unit (check your GPS unit owner’s manual to You can transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks from
see what data transfer options are available): a data card to your GPS unit’s internal memory to
• Serial or USB Cable prevent them from being deleted from your data card.
You cannot save maps from a data card to your GPS
• USB Data Card Programmer or USB Data
unit’s internal memory.
Card Programmer RoHS (USB 2.0)—You can
use this method if your GPS unit uses a Garmin NOTE: Not all units can accept waypoints,
data card (not preprogrammed). The USB Data routes, or tracks from a data card. Check your
Card Programmer RoHS works with Windows GPS unit owner’s manual to see if your unit is
2000 or newer. compatible.
• Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD)
Card Reader—If your GPS unit uses a CF, SD, iQue® Users
micro SD, or transflash card, you can purchase a To transfer data to and from an iQue, you may need to
third-party card reader to transfer data. In some synchronize with your personal computer. You may not
instances, you cannot transfer waypoints, routes, be able to send or receive all types of data to/from your
or tracks using a card reader. iQue. For more information, refer to your iQue owner’s
manual.

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BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and To reload Points of Interest:

LakeMaster Data Cards 1. Go to http://www.garmin.com.
Preprogrammed BlueChart, BlueChart g2, Inland 2. Select Support > Updates & Downloads.
Lakes, Fishing HotSpots, Recreational Lakes with 3. Click Additional Software.
Fishing HotSpots, and LakeMaster data cards should 4. Click the name of your GPS unit.
not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS
5. Under Unit Software, click Download.
unit for saving MapSource maps—you will lose the
6. Click to agree to the terms of the Software
preloaded data. Remove this preprogrammed data
License Agreement.
card from your GPS unit before you transfer maps,
routes, waypoints, or tracks. MapSource warns you if 7. Under Download Preloaded POI Database,
click Download.
you are in danger of erasing data. If you overwrite the
preloaded data, Garmin will not replace or recover it. Any MapSource maps on your GPS unit will be erased
and replaced with the POI database.
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.

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Sending Data to Your GPS Unit • If you 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 to your computer and set your unit’s Data • If you are using a CF or SD card reader,
Transfer mode to Garmin, if applicable (see your unit select the correct drive letter from
owner’s manual for instructions). the Device field. For example, select
“Removable Disk (E:).”
You can send maps, waypoints, routes, or tracks to • If you are sending data to an iQue or cf
your GPS unit. Que, select where you want to save data
under Map Storage Location. If necessary,
Note: MapSource transfers all of the data listed
select the correct user name from the
in a data tab to your GPS unit each time you
Device fields.
transfer data.
3. Under What to Send, check the boxes next to
each type of data you want to send.
To send data to a GPS unit or card reader:
1. Verify that the data you want to send appears in 4. Click Send. MapSource begins sending data to
the corresponding data tabs on the left side of your GPS unit or card reader. After you begin
the MapSource window. transferring data, you can check the box next to
Turn Off GPS After Transfer, if available.
2. Click Send To Device or click Transfer >
Send To Device.... The name of your GPS unit 5. If you are using an iQue or cf Que, synchronize
or card reader should appear automatically in with your personal computer, if necessary, so
the Device menu. If not, click Find Device. that your unit receives the data.

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Receiving Data from Your GPS Unit • If you 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 • If you 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 • If you 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 receive data from a GPS unit or card
to each type of data you want to receive.
reader:
1. If you are using an iQue, synchronize with your 4. Click Receive. MapSource begins receiving
personal computer, if necessary, so that you data from your GPS unit or card reader. The
can send information to MapSource. data appears in the corresponding data tabs on
the left side of the window.
2. Click Receive From Device , or click
Transfer > Receive From Device. The name
of your GPS unit or card reader should appear
automatically in the Device menu. If not, click
Find Device.

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Using MapSource > Creating and Editing Waypoints

Creating and Editing Waypoints To create a waypoint:

A waypoint is any point on the Graphic Map that you 1. Click the Waypoint tool or click Tools >
store in memory. Waypoints are also known as “My Waypoint.
Locations” or “Favorites” in some GPS Units. You can 2. Locate the place and then click anywhere on
easily create waypoints in MapSource and then transfer the Graphic Map to create a waypoint at that
exact spot. To create a waypoint in the center
them to your GPS unit. You can also load waypoints
of the Graphic Map, press Ctrl + W on your
from your GPS unit into MapSource and then edit
keyboard. The Waypoint Properties dialog box
them. To send and receive information from your GPS appears.
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 Waypoint Properties dialog box
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 3. Make changes to the waypoint properties
the window. 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.

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 Using MapSource > Finding Places

Editing Waypoints Finding Places

You can edit the properties of a waypoint by opening In MapSource, click the Find button to open the
the Waypoint Properties dialog box using any of the Find Places dialog box where you can easily find
following methods: cities, Points of Interest (such as restaurants, parks, and
• Double-click a waypoint name listed in the shops) addresses, intersections, or waypoints.
Waypoints tab. To have the most available search options from your
• Click the Selection tool . Then double-click a MapSource product, you must unlock your maps. See
waypoint on the Graphic Map. “Unlocking Maps,” page 1.
• Right-click any waypoint in the Waypoints tab As you type places to search for in the Find Places
or on the Graphic Map. Then select Waypoint dialog box, MapSource uses an auto-complete list to
Properties. 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 searching for does
not appear in the auto-complete list, MapSource
will not allow you to continue typing. Verify the
correct spelling of the place.

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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
Find Places dialog box In MapSource, click the Find Nearest Places button
to open the Find Nearest Places dialog box where
To find a place: you can search for map features and other places near
1. Click Find Places or click Find > Find a specific location on the Graphic Map. You can find
Places. places near a waypoint, any map location, or the center
2. Click one of the following tabs: City, Feature, of the Graphic Map (default).
Address, or Intersection.
Click Recently Found Places to open the Recently
3. Start typing or selecting the search criteria.
Found Places dialog box where you can view a list of
places you have searched for recently.

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 Using MapSource > Creating and Editing Routes

Creating and Editing Routes To create a route using the Route Properties
Routes tell you how to get from one place to another. dialog box:
Depending on your MapSource product, you can create 1. Press Ctrl + R or click Edit > 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. If you have previously created waypoints
using the Route Properties dialog box, the Route tool and want to add them the route, click Insert
, or the Waypoints tab. A route can contain several Waypoint. Select the waypoint from the list that
points; each point is called a via point. appears. To select multiple waypoints, press
the Ctrl or Shift key while you click several
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 move the point up
or down in the list. To reorder the points from
last to first, click Invert.

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To view a point on the map, highlight the point Editing Routes
and click Show on Map. You can also check You can edit routes directly on the Graphic Map or
the box next to Center map on selected item using the Route Properties dialog box.
to see a selected point in the center of the map.
6. Click OK to save the new route. From your route on the Graphic Map, you can add,
move, and remove waypoints using the selection tool
Click to insert a
Click Find buttons to .
waypoint listed in the
search for map features. Waypoints tab.

Moving a route waypoint on the Graphic Map.

Route Properties dialog box

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 Using MapSource > Tracks
From the Route Properties dialog box, you can: Tracks
• Add points to a route Tracks are trails on the Graphic Map that show exactly
where you have been. The track appears as a tiny
• Rename a route
dotted line made up of track points. As you move,
• Invert a route your GPS unit records a track point every second (by
• Link a file or URL to a route default) with the time and your position and speed.
• View a vertical profile for a route Your GPS unit then saves these points as a track.
• View and print text directions for an auto-route Viewing Tracks
• Delete a route Tracks received from your GPS unit appear in the
For more information, refer to the MapSource Help Tracks tab after you receive them. You can view tracks
system. Click Help > MapSource Help or press F1 on on the Graphic Map and edit them using the Track
your keyboard to open the detailed MapSource Help Properties dialog box.
files. 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.

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Using MapSource > Customizing MapSource

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 > 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
Track Properties dialog box MapSource. Select an item in the data tabs and then
select View > View in Google Earth.
Filtering Tracks Go to http://earth.google.com to download the Google
Each track point contains time, position, and speed Earth application.
information. From the Track Properties dialog box,
click Filter. When you filter a track you have loaded
from your GPS unit, you tell MapSource 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.

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 Warnings and Cautions

Warnings and Cautions WARNING: This product has been produced, in part or whole,
from the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office products. No
CAUTION: GARMIN MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO liability is accepted for the use of this product and it must not
THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE MAP be used to assist in navigation. The digital chart(s) contained
DATA IN THIS PRODUCT AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND herein have not been verified or updated. For your safety,
ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, users are advised to consult official updated nautical charts for
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF navigational purposes. The Hydrographic Office has not verified
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR the extracted data and the printed chart should be consulted for
PURPOSE. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO full navigational details.
USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS CAUTION: The Australian Hydrographic Office does not
INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND check the information on this product and the Commonwealth
MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING accepts no liability for the accuracy of copying or for any
PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, modifications that may have been made to the information
LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY. which it has supplied. Furthermore, the Commonwealth does
The following Warnings and Cautions may apply to some or all not warrant that this product meets any regulations as an
of the content in the MapSource BlueChart® installation disk: appropriate product for navigation or that it contains the latest
WARNING: No National Hydrographic Office has verified hydrographic information available.
the information in this product and none accept liability for the WARNING: The external boundaries of India as depicted
accuracy of reproduction or any modifications made thereafter. in map(s) are neither correct nor authentic. Other external
No National Hydrographic Office warrants that this product boundaries as depicted in the map(s) may neither be correct nor
satisfies national or international regulations regarding the use authentic.
of the appropriate products for navigation.

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Index

Index F
Favorites 16
from multiple MapSource
products 11
creating 19
editing 20
Finding Nearest Places 18 selecting maps 9 inverting 19
A Finding Places 17 sending maps 14 selecting maps around 11
Auto-Routing 10, 19 Finding Recently Found Places tutorial 9 Route Properties 19
18
B M S
BlueChart G Maps Tab 10 Saving Files 16
selecting maps 10 Google Earth 22 Map Set 10 Secure Digital (SD) Card 12,
GPS Unit Map Tool 9 14
C MiniMap 8 Selecting Maps 9
connecting to a computer
Card Reader 12, 14 Modifying MapSource 5 around routes, waypoints,
6
Cartography ii Modify Coverage Areas 5 and tracks 11
loading maps to 9
Cautions and Warnings 23 My Locations 16 Selection Tool 17
Graphic Map 8
cf Que Users 14 Sending Data 14
Compact Flash (CF) Card H P Send To Device 14
12, 14 Help Files i Points of Interest (POI) 17 Serial Number ii
Connecting Your GPS to a reloading database 13 Serial Port 6
Computer 6 I Pre-programmed Data Cards Splitter Bar 8
Contact Garmin ii Installing MapSource 13 Status Bar 8
Coupon Code 1, 2–3 modifying 5 Storage Card 12
Customizing MapSource 22 removing 6 R
iQue Users 12, 14, 15 Receive From Device 15 T
D Receiving Data 15 Toolbars 8
Data Card 12 L Registering Your Product 4 Tracks
Data Tabs 8 Loading Maps to Your GPS 9 Removing Mapsource 6 filtering 22
Data Transfer Mode 14 compatibility 9 Repairing MapSource 5 selecting maps around 11
deselecting maps 10 Routes 19–24 viewing 22

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 Index
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

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