4 GPSMAP 2206/2210 Owner’s ManualGETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 2206/2210Turning on the GPSMAP 2206/2210Before you turn on the GPSMAP 2206/2210, make sure the unit and GPS 17antenna are correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in theGPSMAP 2206/2210 & GPS 17 Installation Instructions.The first time you turn on the GPSMAP 2206/2210, the GPS 17 receivermust collect satellite data and determine its current location. To ensure properinitialization, the GPSMAP 2206/2210 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocatemode.To turn on the GPSMAP 2206/2210:1. Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns on.2. When I Agree is highlighted on the Warning Page, press ENTER to openthe Map Page.NOTE: The first time you turn on the unit, you are asked if you want to startthe retail demonstration. Select No, and press ENTER.To turn off the GPSMAP 2206/2210:Press and hold the POWER key until the unit turns off.Adjusting the BacklightYou can adjust the screen backlighting on the GPSMAP 2206/2210 from anypage 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 todecrease.TIP: After you open the Backlight adjustment window, press thePOWER/BACKLIGHT key repeatedly to cycle through the threebacklight settings: Highest, Middle, and Lowest.Highest Middle Lowest3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window.
