O4AHGD00
Quick Start Manual
December 2013 190-01702-01_0A Printed in Taiwan
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
Getting Started
When using your device the first time, you
should complete these tasks to set up the
device and get to know the basic features.
1
Install the batteries (page 3).
2
Turn on the device (
page 5).
3
Register the device (page 9).
4
Acquire satellites (page 5).
5
Select
to view the status page
(page 10).
6
Mark a waypoint (page 6).
Device Overview
À
Internal GPS/GLONASS antenna
Á
Keys
Â
Power key
Ã
Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
Ä
MCX connector for GPS antenna (under
weather cap)
Å
microSD™ card slot (under batteries)
Æ
Battery compartment
Ç
Mounting spine
È
Battery cover D-ring
2
Battery Information
WARNING
The temperature rating for the device may
exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at
high temperatures.
Do not use a sharp object to remove
batteries.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal
department to properly recycle the
batteries.
NOTICE
Alkaline batteries lose a significant
amount of their capacity as the
temperature decreases. Use lithium
batteries when operating the device in
below freezing conditions.
Installing the NiMH Battery Pack
The device operates using the optional
NiMH battery pack or two AA batteries
(page 4).
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.
2
Locate the battery pack À
that came
in the product box.
3
Insert the battery pack, observing
polarity.
4
Gently press the battery pack into
place.
5
Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
Charging the Battery Pack
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the
mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the
surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to
charge a battery that was not provided by
Garmin®. Attempting to charge a battery
that was not provided by Garmin can
damage the device and void the warranty.
3
Before you can connect the straight
connector of the USB cable to your
device, you may have to remove optional
mount accessories.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when
outside the temperature range of 32° to
122°F (0° to 50°C).
You can charge the battery using a
standard wall outlet or a USB port on your
computer.
1
Pull up the weather cap À from the
mini-USB port Á.
2
Plug the small end of the USB cable
into the mini-USB port.
3
Plug the USB end of the cable into the
AC adapter or a computer USB port.
4
Plug the AC adapter into a standard
wall outlet.
When you connect the device to a
power source, the device turns on.
5
Charge the battery completely.
Installing Batteries
The handheld device operates using two
AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH or
lithium batteries for best results.
1
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and pull up to remove the cover.
2
Insert two AA batteries, observing
polarity.
3
Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
4
Hold
.
5
Select Setup > System > AA Battery
Type.
4