Garmin GPSMAP 6008 Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP® 6000/7000 Series Owner’s Manual 7Charts and 3D Chart ViewsChart SymbolsBlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow thestandards for US and international charts. Some common symbols you might see include, but are not limitedto, those shown below.Icon Description Icon Description Icon DescriptionCurrent station Marine services Overhead photoavailableInformation Tide station Perspective photoavailableOther features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white),intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, andobstructions and cable areas.Navigating to a Point on a Chart CAUTIONThe Auto Guidance feature of the Bluechart g2 Vision data card is based on electronic chart information. Thatdata does not assure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings andavoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visualsightings and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.Note: The Fishing chart is available with a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card.1. From the Home screen, select Charts.2. Select Navigation Chart or Fishing Chart.3. Select where you want to go:• For the GPSMAP 6000 series, use the Rocker to select the location using the cursor ( ).• For the GPSMAP 7000 series, touch the navigation chart to select the location using the cursor ( ).4. Select Navigate to.5. Complete an action:• Select Go to to navigate directly to the location.• Select Route to to create a route to the location, including turns.• Select Guide to to use Auto Guidance (page 27).6. Review the course indicated by the magenta line.Note: When using Auto Guidance, a gray line within any part of the magenta line indicates that AutoGuidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to the minimum safe water depth andthe minimum safe obstacle height settings (page 59).7. Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.