Garmin 210 - Manual (Page 59)

The navigation setup submenu is also used to select map datums and adjust
the built-in position and velocity filters. The GPSMAP system’s default map
datum is WGS 84, a worldwide map datum that’s suitable for use with most
government charts. You should only change the map datum if the charts you
are currently using specify a different map datum in the legend.
Using an incorrect map datum can seriously effect the accuracy of your GPSMAP
navigator. The map datum used on the GPSMAP should always match the datum of
the chart you are using. If no datum information is indicated on the charts you are
using, contact the chart manufacturer. Selecting and defining a user datum is rec­
ommended only for navigators with experience in global models and datums.
Map Datum (GPSMAP 210 and 220 only) provides a list of the available
map datums for use with the GPSMAP system. For a list of the available
GPSMAP datums, see Appendix F A ‘user’ datum option is also available to
allow entry of your own datum corrections. To define a user map datum:
1. Select the 'User' option from the datum list
2. Enter the datum values in each field. The values you enter will be based on their
difference from the WGS 84 datum.
3. Highlight the OK prompt and press to confirm the user datum.
Position Filter and Velocity Filter let you select the GPSMAP’s response
time to changes in track or ground speed. Four settings are available:
automatic, fast (3 seconds), medium (20 seconds), and slow (120 seconds).
Selecting a slower filter may be desirable in slow speed applications with
frequent ground track changes (sailing vessels, etc.). The automatic setting
is highly recommended for most applications.
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