Garmin 650t User Manual

Oregon® 600 Series

Owner’s Manual

April 2013 190-01552-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Introduction.................................................................... 1

Getting Started........................................................................... 1

Device Overview........................................................................ 1

Battery Information..................................................................... 1

Installing the NiMH Battery Pack........................................... 1

Installing AA Batteries........................................................... 1

Turning On the Device............................................................... 2

Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track............. 2

Using the Touchscreen......................................................... 2

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ...................................2

Waypoints.................................................................................. 2

Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 2

Marking a Waypoint Using the Map...................................... 2

Finding a Waypoint............................................................... 2

Editing a Waypoint................................................................ 2

Deleting a Waypoint.............................................................. 2

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location.................. 2

Projecting a Waypoint........................................................... 2

Where To? Menu....................................................................... 3

Optional Maps....................................................................... 3

Finding a Location by Name................................................. 3

Finding a Location Near Another Location............................ 3

Finding an Address............................................................... 3

Routes........................................................................................ 3

Creating a Route................................................................... 3

Editing the Name of a Route................................................. 3

Editing a Route...................................................................... 3

Viewing a Route on the Map................................................. 3

Deleting a Route................................................................... 3

Viewing the Active Route...................................................... 3

Reversing a Route................................................................ 3

Tracks........................................................................................ 3

Recording a Track Log.......................................................... 3

Customizing Your Track Log................................................. 3

Navigating Using TracBack®................................................ 3

Saving the Current Track...................................................... 4

Viewing Track Information..................................................... 4

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track.................................... 4

Saving a Location on a Track................................................ 4

Changing the Track Color..................................................... 4

Archiving Saved Tracks........................................................ 4

Clearing the Current Track.................................................... 4

Deleting a Track.................................................................... 4

Garmin Adventures.................................................................... 4

Sending Files to BaseCamp.................................................. 4

Creating an Adventure.......................................................... 4

Starting an Adventure........................................................... 4

Navigation.......................................................................4

Navigating to a Destination........................................................ 4

Stopping Navigation.............................................................. 4

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location..................................................................................... 4

Navigating with the Map............................................................. 4

Navigating a Driving Route................................................... 5

Navigating with the Compass.................................................... 5

Calibrating the Compass....................................................... 5

Course Pointer...................................................................... 5

Navigating with Sight 'N Go....................................................... 5

Elevation Plot............................................................................. 5

Navigating to a Point on the Plot........................................... 5

Changing the Plot Type......................................................... 5

Resetting the Elevation Plot.................................................. 5

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter..................................... 5

Trip Computer

Resetting the Trip Computer................................................. 5

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Camera and Photos....................................................... 5

Taking a Photo........................................................................... 5

Viewing Photos.......................................................................... 6

Viewing a Slideshow............................................................. 6

Sorting Photos....................................................................... 6

Viewing the Location of a Photo............................................ 6

Setting a Photo as Wallpaper................................................ 6

Deleting a Photo.................................................................... 6

Navigating to a Photo............................................................ 6

Geocaches...................................................................... 6

Downloading Geocaches........................................................... 6

Filtering the Geocache List........................................................ 6

Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter................................ 6

Editing a Custom Geocache Filter........................................ 6

Navigating to a Geocache.......................................................... 6

Logging the Attempt................................................................... 6

chirp™........................................................................................ 6

Enabling chirp Searching...................................................... 6

Finding a Geocache with a chirp........................................... 7

Fitness............................................................................ 7

Running or Cycling with Your Device......................................... 7

History........................................................................................ 7

Viewing an Activity................................................................ 7

Deleting an Activity................................................................ 7

Using Garmin Connect.......................................................... 7

Optional Fitness Accessories..................................................... 7

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors.................................................. 7

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin

Device................................................................................... 7

About Heart Rate Zones............................................................ 7

Fitness Goals........................................................................ 7

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones............................................. 8

Applications................................................................... 8

Using the 3D View..................................................................... 8

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly.................................... 8

Setting a Proximity Alarm........................................................... 8

Using the Flashlight................................................................... 8

Calculating the Size of an Area.................................................. 8

Using the Calculator................................................................... 8

Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs......................................... 8

Setting an Alarm........................................................................ 8

Starting the Countdown Timer................................................... 8

Opening the Stopwatch.............................................................. 9

Satellite Page............................................................................. 9

Changing the Satellite View.................................................. 9

Turning Off GPS.................................................................... 9

Simulating a Location............................................................ 9

Customizing the Device................................................ 9

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness............................................. 9

Main Menu................................................................................. 9

Customizing the Main Menu.................................................. 9

Locking the Touchscreen...................................................... 9

Rotating the Screen.............................................................. 9

Locking the Screen Orientation............................................. 9

Creating a Shortcut............................................................... 9

Adding a Shortcut to the Main Menu..................................... 9

Custom Data Fields and Dashboards........................................ 9

Enabling the Map Data Fields............................................... 9

Customizing the Data Fields............................................... 10

Customizing Dashboards.................................................... 10

Profiles..................................................................................... 10

Selecting a Profile............................................................... 10

Table of Contents i

Creating a Custom Profile................................................... 10

Editing a Profile Name........................................................ 10

Deleting a Profile................................................................. 10

Customizing the Keys.............................................................. 10

System Settings....................................................................... 10

About GPS and GLONASS................................................. 10

Serial Interface Settings...................................................... 10

Display Settings....................................................................... 10

Appearance Settings................................................................ 10

Turning On Scroll Controls....................................................... 10

Setting the Touchscreen Sensitivity......................................... 11

Setting the Device Tones......................................................... 11

Map Settings............................................................................ 11

Advanced Map Settings...................................................... 11

Tracks Settings........................................................................ 11

Routing Settings....................................................................... 11

Heading Settings...................................................................... 11

Altimeter Settings..................................................................... 11

Position Format Settings.......................................................... 11

Changing the Units of Measure............................................... 12

Time Settings........................................................................... 12

Camera Settings...................................................................... 12

Geocaching Settings................................................................ 12

ANT+ Sensor Settings............................................................. 12

Fitness Settings....................................................................... 12

Setting Your Fitness User Profile........................................ 12

Marking Laps by Distance................................................... 12

Marine Settings........................................................................ 12

Setting Up Marine Alarms................................................... 12

Resetting Data......................................................................... 12

Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings.................... 12

Restoring Default Values for Specific Page Settings.......... 12

Restoring All Default Settings............................................. 12

Device Information.......................................................13

Battery Information................................................................... 13

Maximizing the Battery Life................................................. 13

Turning On Battery Save Mode........................................... 13

Saving Energy While Charging the Device......................... 13

Long-Term Storage............................................................. 13

Device Care............................................................................. 13

Cleaning the Device............................................................ 13

Cleaning the Touchscreen.................................................. 13

Water Immersion................................................................. 13

Specifications........................................................................... 13

Data Management................................................................... 13

File Types............................................................................ 13

Installing a Memory Card.................................................... 13

Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 14

Transferring Files to Your Device........................................ 14

Deleting Files...................................................................... 14

Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 14

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 14

Viewing Device Information................................................. 14

Updating the Software......................................................... 14

Resetting the Device........................................................... 14

Registering Your Device..................................................... 14

Getting More Information.................................................... 14

Appendix.......................................................................14

Attaching the Carabiner Clip.................................................... 14

Removing the Carabiner Clip.............................................. 14

Optional Maps.......................................................................... 14

tempe....................................................................................... 14

Data Fields............................................................................... 15

Heart Rate Zone Calculations.................................................. 16

Index..............................................................................17

ii Table of Contents

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.

Install the batteries (page 1).

Turn on the device (page 2).

Acquire satellites (page 2).

Select to view the status page (page 9).

Mark a waypoint (page 2).

Navigate to a destination (page 4).

Device Overview

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover. Locate the battery pack À that came in the product box.

Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.

Gently press the battery pack into place.

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.

Camera lens (650 and 650t only)

Power key

Battery cover D-ring

User key (page 10)

microSD™ card slot (under battery door)

Mini-USB port (under weather cap)

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. Therefore, 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 (650 and 650t only) or two AA batteries (page 1).

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.

Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.

Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a

computer USB port. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.

When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.

Charge the battery completely.

Installing AA Batteries

Instead of the optional NiMH battery pack (page 1), you can use two alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the NiMH battery pack. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.

NOTE: Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for the Oregon 650 models when using the camera feature.

Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the

cover.

Introduction 1

Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.

Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.

Hold .

Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type.

Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.

Turning On the Device

Hold .

Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track

Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals.

For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS.

Hold .

Wait while the device locates satellites.

When turns green, your device has acquired satellite

signals. The time and date are set automatically based on

the GPS position.

Walk around to record a track (page 3).

Select an option:

• Select Map to view your track on the map.

• Select Compass to view the compass and customizable

data fields.

• Select Trip Computer to view your current speed,

distance, and other helpful statistics.

Using the Touchscreen

• Tap the screen to select an item.

• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll

the screen.

• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

• Spread two fingers to zoom in.

• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.

• Select to save your changes and close the page.

• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.

• Select to return to the previous page.

• Hold to return to the main menu.

• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are

viewing.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.

Select the user key.

The default function of the user key marks a waypoint. If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.

Select Save.

Marking a Waypoint Using the Map

Select Map.

Select a location on the map.

Select the information bar at the top of the screen.

Select > OK.

Finding a Waypoint

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint from the list.

If necessary, select to narrow the search.

Select an option:

• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the

waypoint.

• Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the

waypoint.

• Select Search Near to search near a recently found

location, another waypoint, your current location, or a point on the map.

• Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest

distance or alphabetical order.

Editing a Waypoint

Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select an item to edit, such as the name.

Enter the new information, and select .

Deleting a Waypoint

Select Waypoint Manager > > Delete.

Select a waypoint.

Select Delete > Yes.

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location

You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select > Average Location.

Move to the waypoint location.

Select Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.

For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.

Select Waypoint Manager.

Select a waypoint.

Select > Project Waypoint.

Enter the bearing, and select .

Select a unit of measure.

Enter the distance, and select .

Select Save.

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Where To? Menu

You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to. Not all Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps.

Optional Maps

You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. For more information, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.

Finding a Location by Name

Select Where To? > Waypoints > > Spell Search.

Enter the name or part of the name.

Select .

Finding a Location Near Another Location

Select Where To? > > Search Near.

Select an option.

Select a location.

Finding an Address

You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses.

Select Where To? > Addresses.

Select the country or state, if necessary.

Enter the city or postal code.

NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.

Select the city.

Enter the house number.

Enter the street.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination.

Creating a Route

Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.

Select a category.

Select the first point in the route.

Select Use > Select Next Point.

Repeat steps 2–4 to add all the points in the route.

Select to save the route.

Editing the Name of a Route

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Change Name.

Enter the new name, and select .

Editing a Route

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Edit Route.

Select a point.

Select an option:

• To view the point on the map, select Review.

• To change the order of the points on the route, select

Move Up or Move Down.

• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.

The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing.

• To remove the point from the route, select Remove. Select to save the route.

Viewing a Route on the Map

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select View Map.

Deleting a Route

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Delete Route.

Viewing the Active Route

While navigating a route, select Active Route.

Select a point in the route to view additional details.

Reversing a Route

Select Route Planner.

Select a route.

Select Reverse Route.

Tracks

A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point.

Recording a Track Log

Select Current Track > . You can select to pause tracking. When paused, the track

log is not recorded.

Customizing Your Track Log

You can customize how your device displays and records tracks.

Select Current Track > .

Select an option:

• To change the color of the track line on the map, select

Color.

• To display a line on the map indicating your track, select

Show On Map.

Select > Setup Tracks > Record Method.

Select an option:

• To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an

optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto.

• To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance.

• To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. Select Interval.

Complete an action:

• If you selected Auto for the Record Method, select an

option to record tracks more or less often. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most

track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker.

• If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method,

enter a value, and select .

Navigating Using TracBack

While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of your track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head.

Select Track Manager > Current Track > > TracBack.

The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point, and end point.

Navigate using the map or the compass.

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