GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual 5
GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 3006C/3010C
Turning on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C
Before you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, make sure the unit and GPS 17
antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in the
GPSMAP 3006C/3010C & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.
The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C, the GPS 17 receiver
must collect satellite data and determine its current location. To ensure proper
initialization, the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C is shipped from the factory in
AutoLocate mode.
To turn on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C:
1. Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns on.
2. When I Agree is highlighted on the Warning Page, press ENTER to open
the Map Page.
To turn off the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C:
Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off.
Adjusting the Backlight
You can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 3006C/3010C from any
page by using the POWER/BACKLIGHT key.
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and release the POWER/BACKLIGHT key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to
decrease.
TIP: After you open the Backlight adjustment window, press the
POWER/BACKLIGHT key repeatedly to cycle through the three
backlight settings: Highest, Middle, and Lowest.
Highest Middle Lowest
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window.
