Quick Start Manual
Turning On the Device
Hold
.
Charging the Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the
USB port, the weather cap, and the
surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
NOTE: The device does not charge when
it is outside the approved temperature
range (page 6).
1
Lift the weather cap À.
2
Plug the small end of the power cable
into the USB port Á on the device.
3
Plug the other end of the power cable
into an appropriate power source.
4
Charge the device completely.
Keys
Select to cancel or return to the
previous page.
Select to open the shortcut menu.
Select to zoom out on the map.
Select to zoom in on the map.
Select to open the menu for the
current page.
Select twice to open the home
page.
Select to choose an option or to
acknowledge a message.
Select to view menu options or to
move the map cursor.
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WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
®
antenna
Internal
À
key (under protective cap)
Á
Status LED
Â
Keys
Ã
Power key
Ä
Mounting spine
Å
Micro-USB port (under weather cap)
Æ
Status LED
Green
flash
Red flash The device does not have a
Status Icons
Activating the Device
Before you can use your
you must activate it.
1
2
3
4
5
You have an unread
message.
clear view of the sky.
The device is below 10%
battery power.
3D GPS signal acquired
2D GPS signal acquired
Searching for GPS signal
Sending and receiving data
Unable to send and receive data
Unread messages
Tracking enabled
Bluetooth® technology status
Charging battery
Charging complete
®
device,
Create an account, and select a
satellite subscription at
garmin.com.
Turn on the device.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When prompted, go outdoors to an
open area with a clear view of the sky.
Wait while the device communicates
with the network.
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to
activate your device. The device must
send and receive several messages,
which takes longer than sending a
single message during regular use.
Network
Your device requires a clear view of the
sky to track points
over the satellite network. Without
a clear view of the sky, your device
attempts to set the information until it
acquires satellite signals.
TIP: For the best connection with
satellites, attach the device to a backpack
or to your upper body.
Features
Your device has several
features for your compatible
device using the
allows you to use features on the
larger, higher resolution touchscreen on
your mobile device.
Downloadable Features: View
Messages: Allows you to read and write
NOTE: You can have only one mobile
device paired with your device at
a time.
Pairing Your Mobile Device
You must pair your device with
your mobile device to use
features.
®
app.
downloaded maps, aerial imagery,
USGS quadrangle maps, and NOAA
nautical charts on your mobile device.
You should download maps and
charts before going on your trip.
messages, and access the contacts
list on your mobile device. Messages
appear on both devices.
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