102 GPSMAP 3206/3210 Owner’s ManualaPPendIX > InstallIng and reMovIng data cardsappendIXInstalling and Removing Data CardsThe GPSMAP 3206/3210 uses optional preprogrammed Garmin BlueChart® g2™and MapSource® data cards. Insert data cards in the card slot located on the leftside of the unit. Data cards can be installed or removed at any time, whether theunit is on or off.To install a data card:1. Open the card door by pressing the locking tab on the door toward theoutside (left) of the unit and lifting the door open from right to left.2. Insert the card into the slot, with the label facing to the right and the handletoward you.3. Push the card into the unit. It in not necessary to force the card, andabout 1/2" is still exposed when it is properly inserted. If the unit is on, aconfirmation tone sounds, and a message appears on the screen notingthe card details when the card is properly installed and accepted.4. Close the cover until it locks.If you insert a data card and receive a “card format not recognized” message,remove the card and reinsert it. If the card is still not recognized, contact GarminProduct Support or your Garmin dealer for assistance.NOTE: Data cards are not waterproof, should not be exposed to moisture orexcessive static charges, and should be stored in the case supplied with thecard. Data cards are a Garmin proprietary device and are not interchangeablewith the SD cards used for Garmin g2 Vision mapping data.The first time you insert a data card, the unit takes a few seconds to read thecard. After the data card is read, a summary page appears. Press ENTER toacknowledge.To remove a data card:1. Open the card door by pressing the locking tab on the door toward theoutside (left) of the unit and lifting the door open from right to left.2. Grasp the card handle, and pull out firmly.3. If the unit is on, a confirmation tone sounds when the data card is removed.