Garmin GPSMAP 62s User Manual
®
GPSMAP
owner’s manual
For use with the GPSMAP 62,
62 series
62s and, 62st
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Table of Contents
Getting Started .................... 1
Manual Conventions .................. 1
Device Overview........................ 2
Battery Information .................... 2
Installing the Batteries ............... 3
Turning the Device On or Off ..... 3
Acquiring Satellite Signals ......... 3
Buttons ...................................... 4
Navigating with Waypoints
and Routes .......................... 5
Waypoints .................................. 5
Routes ....................................... 6
Additional Maps ......................... 8
Tracks .................................. 9
About Tracks.............................. 9
Navigating a Saved Track........ 10
Using the Main Pages .......11
Customizing the Data Fields.....11
Restoring Default Page
Settings ..................................11
Map...........................................11
Compass ................................. 13
Using the Compass ................. 14
Using Sight ‘N Go .................... 14
Elevation Plot........................... 15
Opening the Main Menu .......... 16
Trip Computer .......................... 17
Main Menu Features and
Settings ............................. 18
Geocaches .............................. 18
Share Wirelessly...................... 18
Proximity Alarms ...................... 19
Prole Change ......................... 19
Area Calculation ...................... 19
Satellite .................................... 20
Additional Main Menu Tools ..... 20
Customizing Your
Device ................................ 22
Customizing Data Fields.......... 22
Data Field Options ................... 22
System Settings....................... 26
Display Settings ....................... 27
Setting Up Tones ..................... 27
Marine Settings........................ 27
Setting up Marine Alarms ........ 28
Resetting Data ......................... 29
Changing the Page
Sequence .............................. 29
Customizing the Unit
Settings ................................. 30
Time Settings ........................... 30
Position Format Settings ......... 30
Altimeter Settings .................... 31
Geocache Settings .................. 32
Routing Settings ...................... 32
Fitness ..................................... 33
Proles..................................... 33
Appendix ........................... 34
Registering Your Device .......... 34
Updating the Software ............. 34
Viewing Important Device
Information ............................ 34
Contacting Garmin Product
Support ................................. 34
Using the Backlight .................. 35
Specications .......................... 35
Maximizing Battery Life ........... 36
About the Batteries .................. 37
Buying Optional Accessories ... 38
Using Optional Fitness
Accessories ........................... 38
Data Management ................... 39
Attaching the Wrist Strap ......... 42
Attaching the Carabiner Clip.... 43
Caring for the Device ............... 43
Troubleshooting ....................... 44
Index .................................. 46
Getting Started
‹
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information
When using your device the rst time,
you should complete the following
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 3).
3. Acquire satellites (page 3).
4. Mark a waypoint (page 5).
5. Navigate a route (page 7).
6. Record a track (page 9).
7. Calibrate the compass (page 13).
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to press
something, use the buttons on the unit.
Use the Rocker to select something in
a list, and then press ENTER (page 4).
The small arrows (>) used in the text
indicate that you should select a series
of items in order, for example, “Select
Delete > Yes.”
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Device Overview
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
Internal antenna
2
Display
3
Buttons (page 4)
4
mini-USB port
5
(under weather cap)
MCX connector for GPS
6
antenna (under weather cap).
Available only on the GPSMAP
62s and the GPSMAP 62st.
microSD™ card slot (under
7
batteries). Available only on the
GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP
62st.
8
Battery compartment
Battery Information
The device operates on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
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NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results (page 37).
Turning the Device On or Off
Press and hold .
Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover by
turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up.
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
Setting Your Language
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Use the Rocker to select a
Acquiring Satellite Signals
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area.
2. If necessary, turn on the device.
3. Wait while the device searches for
3. Replace the battery cover.
For best results, after you install new
batteries, update the battery type in the
system settings (page 37).
4. Quickly press to open the
The GPS bars indicate satellite
Getting Started
language.
satellites.
A question mark ashes while the
device determines your location.
backlight status page.
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Getting Started
strength. When the bars are green, the
device has acquired satellite signals.
Buttons
FIND Press FIND to open the
search menu.
MARK Press MARK to save
your current location as a
waypoint.
QUIT Press QUIT to cancel
or return to the previous
menu or page.
ENTER Press ENTER to select
options and acknowledge
messages.
MENU Press MENU to open
the options menu for the
page that is currently
open.
Press MENU twice to
open the main menu
(from any page).
PAGE Press PAGE to scroll
through the main pages
(page 11).
Rocker Press up, down, right,
and left to select menu
options and to move the
map cursor.
IN Press IN to zoom in on
the map.
OUT Press OUT to zoom out
on the map.
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Navigating with
Waypoints and Routes
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the device.
Creating Waypoints
1. From any page, press MARK.
2. Select Done.
Navigating to a Waypoint Using
the Search Menu
You can use the search menu to quickly
nd waypoints, tracks, routes, and
coordinates that you have saved.
1. From any page, press FIND.
2. Select Waypoints.
3. Select a waypoint.
4. Select Go.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you
must create a waypoint.
1. From the main menu, select
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select an attribute (such as the
4. Enter the new information.
5. Select Done.
Deleting a Waypoint
1. From the main menu, select
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Press MENU.
4. Select Delete.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Waypoint Manager.
name or location).
Waypoint Manager.
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Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints
Editing the Name of a Route
1. From the main menu, select Route
that leads you to your nal destination.
Your device can store up to 50 routes
with up to 250 points each.
Creating a Route
1. From the main menu, select Route
Planner > Create Route > Select
First Point.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Change Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Editing a Route
1. From the main menu, select Route
2. Select a category.
3. Select the rst point in the route.
4. Select Use.
5. Select Select Next Point.
6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is
2. Select a route.
3. Select Edit Route.
4. Select a point.
5. Select an option:
complete.
A route must contain at least two
points.
7. Press QUIT to save the route.
Planner.
Planner.
Review—shows the point on
•
the map.
Move Down (or Up)—changes
•
the order of the point on the
route.
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Insert—adds an additional
•
point on the route.
The additional point is inserted
before the point you are editing.
Remove—removes the point
•
from the route.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1. From the main menu, select Route
Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
1. From the main menu, select Route
Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Delete Route.
Navigating a Route
1. Press FIND.
2. Select Routes.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
3. Select a route.
4. Select Go.
Viewing the Active Route
1. From the main menu, select Active
Route.
2. Select a point in the route to view
additional details.
Stopping Navigation of a Route
1. From any page, press FIND.
2. Select Stop Navigation.
Navigating a Reverse Route
1. From the main menu, select Route
Planner.
2. Select a route.
3. Select Reverse Route.
4. Select the route again.
5. Select View Map > Go.
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Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Additional Maps
To purchase preloaded detailed map
data cards, go to http://buy.garmin.com
or contact your Garmin dealer.
Finding an Address with City
Navigator®
You can use optional City Navigator
maps to search for addresses, cities,
and other locations. The detailed maps
contain millions of points of interest,
such as restaurants, hotels, and auto
services.
1. Press FIND.
2. Select Addresses.
3. Enter the country.
4. Enter the city or postal code.
NOTE: Not all map data provides
postal code searching.
5. Select the city.
6. Enter the house number.
7. Enter the street.
8. Select
Go.
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Tracks
4. Select an option:
About Tracks
Your Garmin device records a track log
while you are moving. You can save
these tracks and navigate to them later.
You can view archived or loaded tracks
by selecting Track Manager from the
main menu.
Managing Track Log Recording
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Tracks > Track Log.
2. Select Record, Do Not Show or
Record, Show On Map.
If you select Record, Show On
Map, a line on the map indicates
your track.
3. Select Record Method.
5. Select Recording Interval.
6. Select an option to record tracks
NOTE: Using the Most Often
Tracks
Distance—records tracks at a
•
specied distance.
Time–records tracks at a
•
specied time.
Auto—records tracks at a
•
variable rate to create an
optimum representation of your
tracks.
more or less often.
interval provides the most track
detail and lls up the device
memory quicker.
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Tracks
Viewing the Current Track
The track being recorded is called the
current track.
1. From the main menu, select Track
Manager > Current Track.
2. Select an option:
View Map—shows the current
•
track on the map.
Elevation Plot—shows the
•
elevation plot (page 15) for the
current track.
Saving the Current Track
1. From the main menu, select Track
Manager > Current Track.
2. Select what you want to save:
Save Track—saves the entire
•
active track.
Save Portion—allows you to
•
select a portion of the current
track to save.
Clearing the Current Track
From the main menu, select Setup
> Reset > Clear Current Track >
Yes.
Deleting a Track
1. From the main menu, select Track
Manager.
2. Select a track.
3. Select Delete > Yes.
Navigating a Saved Track
You must record and save a track
before you can navigate using it.
1. Press FIND.
2. Select Tracks.
3. Select a saved track.
4. Select Go.
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Using the Main Pages
The information needed to operate this
device is found on the following pages:
map, compass, main menu, and trip
computer.
Map
The position icon represents your
location on the map. As you travel,
the position icon moves and leaves a
track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols also appear on the map.
Using the Main Pages
Customizing the Data Fields
You can customize the data elds that
appear on the main pages. For data
eld descriptions, see page 22.
1. From a main page, press MENU.
2. Select Change Data Fields.
3. Select a data eld.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring Default Page
Changing the Map Orientation
1. From the map, press MENU.
2. Select Setup Map > Orientation.
3. Select an orientation:
Select North Up to show north
•
at the top of the page.
Select Track Up to show your
•
current direction of travel at the
top of the page.
Select Automotive Mode to
•
show a perspective view.
Settings
1. From a main page, press MENU.
2. Select Restore Defaults.
3. Press ENTER.
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Using the Main Pages
Guidance Text—allows you to
Measuring Distance
You can move the cursor around the
map to measure distance from the
current location.
1. From the map, press MENU.
2. Select Measure Distance.
The device automatically begins
measuring from your current
location.
3. Move the cursor to a point you
want to measure to.
The distance appears at the bottom
of the page.
4. Press QUIT to stop measuring.
Map Setup Options
From the map, press MENU, and
select Setup Map.
Map Orientation—allows you to
•
select how the map is displayed
(page 11).
•
select when to show guidance text
on the map.
Advanced Map Setup
•
Auto Zoom—automatically
◦
selects the appropriate zoom
level for optimal use on your
map. When Off is selected, you
must zoom in or out manually.
Zoom Levels—map items
◦
draw or appear at or below the
selected zoom level.
Text Size—allows you to select
◦
the text size for map items.
Detail—allows you to select the
◦
amount of map data displayed
on the device.
NOTE: Higher detail settings
may cause the map to redraw
slowly.
Shaded Relief—shows detail relief
•
on the map (if available) or turns
off shading.
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Map Information—allows you to
•
Calibrating the Compass
enable or disable the maps currently
loaded on the device. To purchase
additional maps, see page 38.
Compass
When navigating to a destination,
the bearing pointer points to your
destination, regardless of the direction
you are moving. When the bearing
pointer points toward the top of the
electronic compass, you are traveling
directly toward your destination. If
it points any other direction, turn
toward that direction until the arrow is
pointing toward the top of the compass.
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. Do not stand near objects that
inuence magnetic elds, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.
NOTE: The three-axis compass is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the
batteries.
1. From the compass, press MENU.
2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Main Pages
notice
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