Welcome

Thank you for choosing Garmin MapSource

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Garmin MapSource provides you with geographic data that can be viewed on your PC and added to the
basemap of your compatible Garmin GPS device. With MapSource, you can:
Transfer saved waypoints, routes, and tracks from your GPS device and save them to your PC
Create, view, and edit waypoints, routes, and tracks
Find items, addresses, and Points of Interest included in the map data
Transfer map data, waypoints, routes, and tracks to your GPS device
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If you should encounter any difficulty while installing MapSource, or if you have any questions about
MapSource, contact Garmins Product Support Department at:
913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, MondayFriday, 8 am5 pm Central Time
www.garmin.com
For more information on getting started with MapSource, see the following topics:
Compatibility
Understanding the MapSource Interface
How Do I...
Uninstalling MapSource

Compatibility
Waypoint/Route/Track Management
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MapSource is compatible with all Garmin GPS systems except the GPS 100 family of products
(including GPS 100AVD, GPS 100MRN, GPS 100MIL, and SRVY II) and Panel Mount Aviation
products.

Data Transfer
Not all Garmin GPS systems are compatible with this feature. Consult your GPS Owners Manual to
determine if your unit is able to use this feature.
Garmin storage cards (available for use with selected Garmin GPS systems), and other storage media
like Compact Flash (CF) cards and Secure Digital (SD) cards can transfer all MapSource data types. Be
aware that when transferring MapSource data, the new data overwrites the old data on the storage card.
Understanding the MapSource Interface
The main MapSource interface screen consists of the following items:

1. Menusa variety of menus appear at the top of the screen. These menus allow you to perform
various tasks in MapSource, including transferring data, changing preferences for viewing the Graphic
Map, finding places, and more. See Menus in the Reference section for more information.
2. Toolbarstoolbars appear near the top of the screen, directly below the menus. You can turn the
toolbars on and off by selecting Show Toolbars in the View menu and then selecting a toolbar. You can
also right-click on any toolbar and select the toolbars you want to show or hide. See Toolbars in the
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Reference section for more information.
3. Data Tabsthe data tabs appear along the left side of the screen. The data tabs include Waypoints,
Routes, Tracks, and Maps. Click the appropriate data tab to view the information.
Each data tab contains several columns of information. To sort the data by a specific column, click the
column header. You can change the order of the columns by clicking on a column header and dragging
the column to the new location.
Click items in the data tabs to highlight them on the Graphic Map, or right-click on an item to display a
menu that allows you to perform various tasks. See Shortcut menus in the Reference section for more
information.
You can show or hide all the data tabs by clicking the Show/Hide Data Tabs button above the data
tabs or by selecting Show/Hide User Data Tabs from the View menu.
You can select the data fields you want each tab to show. Select a tab and right-click a field heading.
Then select the fields you want to appear.
4. Graphic Mapthe Graphic Map shows the basemap and any detailed maps you have installed and
unlocked. The Graphic Map also shows any waypoints, routes, or tracks you have transferred or created.
See Understanding the Graphic Map for more information.
5. MiniMapthe MiniMap shows a zoomed-out view of the area surrounding the visible portion of the
Graphic Map. You can click and drag the MiniMap to move (pan) the Graphic Map. See Using the
MiniMap for more information.
6. Splitter Barthe splitter bar is located between the Graphic Map and the data tabs. You can click the
splitter bar and drag it to the right to view more data tab columns, or drag it to the left to view more of
the Graphic Map.
7. Status Barthe status bar extends across the bottom of the MapSource window. It shows a variety of
information related to the action you are performing. You can right-click on any toolbar to show or hide
the status bar. The status bar can show the following items:
The number of tab items selected in a tab list.
The current Position Format and Map Datum set in Preferences.
The latitude and longitude of the mouse pointer when positioned on the Graphic Map, regardless of which tool is
selected. If you are using map products that include elevation data, the elevation is shown next to the latitude and
longitude.
If you are using the Map tool, the name and approximate data size of the map set(s) currently highlighted on the
Graphic Map.
If you are using the Distance/Bearing tool, the distance and bearing from a beginning point to the selected point(s) on
the map.
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Here are some quick reminders on how to perform common MapSource tasks.

Unlock maps?
Select Unlock Maps from the Utilities menu or press Ctrl+U. See Using the Unlock Wizard for more
information.

Transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks from my Garmin GPS device?
Connect your GPS device to your computer. Then select Receive From Device from the Transfer
menu. See Transferring and Saving MapSource Data for more information.

Transfer maps to my Garmin GPS device?
Create a Map Set by clicking on the Map tool and selecting the maps you want to include. (see
Creating and Using Map Sets for more information). Then connect your GPS device to your computer
and select Send To Device from the Transfer menu (see Transferring and Saving MapSource Data for
more information).

Move the map?
Use the Hand tool or the scroll bars at the bottom and right-hand side of the screen to move the
map. You can also zoom in and out to show portions of the map not currently displayed.

Change the amount of detail on the map?
Select a detail setting from the Map Detail drop-down menu . The higher the setting, the
more detail shown on the map. You can also change the detail setting by selecting Map Detail from the
View menu.

Switch maps?
If you have multiple MapSource products installed, select a map from the Product list
. It may be necessary to unlock the map if you have not already done so.
NOTE: If you have only one map product installed, the Product list does not appear. See Unlocking
Maps for more information.
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Find addresses, intersections, or items on the map?
Click the Find Places button , select the type of item you want to find from the Find Places window.
Then enter the appropriate information. See Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

Save waypoints, routes, or tracks as a file on my PC?
Select Save or Save As from the File menu, enter a file name, select the location on your computer to
save the MapSource file, and click Save. Your waypoints, routes, and tracks are saved. See Saving Your
Data for more information.

Get directions for a route?
Click the route name in the Routes tab, select Route Properties from the Edit menu, and then click the
Directions tab. See Editing a Route for more information.

Delete waypoints, routes, or tracks?
Select the item you want to delete in the appropriate data tab. Then click the Delete button .
Uninstalling MapSource
You can remove MapSource from your computer without using the MapSource installation disks.
To uninstall MapSource:
1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Select Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select MapSource and click Change/Remove.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: To completely remove MapSource from your computer, follow the steps above and then delete
the C:\Garmin\USB_Drivers directory from your computer.
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