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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
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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
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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
FINDPress FIND to open the
search menu.
MARKPress MARK to save
your current location as a
waypoint.
QUITPress QUIT to cancel
or return to the previous
menu or page.
ENTERPress ENTER to select
options and acknowledge
messages.
MENUPress MENU to open
the options menu for the
page that is currently
open.
Press MENU twice to
open the main menu
(from any page).
PAGEPress PAGE to scroll
through the main pages
(page 11).
RockerPress up, down, right,
and left to select menu
options and to move the
map cursor.
INPress IN to zoom in on
the map.
OUTPress 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).
WaypointManager.
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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 EditRoute.
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 ViewMap.
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 iconrepresents your
location on the map. As you travel,
the position iconmoves 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 SetupMap > 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, pressMENU.
2. Select MeasureDistance.
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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Using the Main Pages
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an
active route.
1. Press PAGE.
2. Hold the device level.
3. Follow the bearing pointer to
your destination.
Using Sight ‘N Go
NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only
with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP
62st.
You can point the device at an object in
the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock
in the direction, and then navigate to
the object.
1. From the main menu, select Sight ‘N Go.
2. Point the device at an object.
3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
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4. Use the compass to navigate to the
object.
Compass Setup Options
From the compass, press MENU, and
select Setup Heading.
Display—shows the type of
•
directional heading on the compass:
Directional Letters—sets the
◦
compass reading to directional
letters (N, S, E, W).
Numeric Degrees—sets the
◦
compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
Mils—sets the compass reading
◦
to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
North Reference—sets the north
•
reference of the compass:
True—sets true north as the
◦
heading reference.
Magnetic—automatically sets
◦
the magnetic declination for
your location.
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Grid—sets grid north as the
◦
heading reference (0°).
User—sets the magnetic
◦
variation value.
Go To Line/Pointer—allows
•
you to select how the course is
displayed.
Bearing (Small/Large) indicates
◦
the direction to your destination.
Course indicates your
◦
relationship to a course line
leading to a destination.
Compass—allows you to switch
•
from an electronic compass to
a GPS compass when you are
traveling at a higher rate of speed
for a set period of time, or turns the
compass off.
Calibrate Compass—starts the
•
compass calibration (page 13).
Using the Main Pages
Elevation Plot
NOTE: The elevation plot page is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the
barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct
pressure.
1. From the elevation plot, press
MENU.
2. Select Calibrate Altimeter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the Main Pages
Elevation Plot Setup Options
From the elevation plot, press MENU.
Change Plot Type—sets the type
•
of data shown on the elevation plot:
Elevation/Time—records
◦
elevation changes over a period
of time.
Elevation/Distance—records
◦
elevation changes over a
distance.
Barometric Pressure—records
◦
barometric pressure over a
period of time.
Ambient Pressure—records
◦
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
Adjust Zoom Ranges—adjusts
•
the zoom ranges shown on the
elevation plot page.
Reset—resets the elevation plot
•
data:
Reset Trip Data—resets all
◦
trip data.
Delete All Waypoints—deletes
◦
all saved waypoints.
Clear Current Track—deletes
◦
the track log.
Restore Defaults—restores the
◦
device to factory settings.
Calibrate Altimeter—see page 15.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to
setup screens including waypoints,
tracks, and routes. See page 18 for
main menu settings pages.
From any page, press MENU
twice.
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Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current
speed, average speed, maximum
speed, trip odometer, and other helpful
statistics.
Trip Computer Setup Options
From the trip computer, press MENU.
Reset—resets all the trip
•
computer values to zero. For
accurate information, reset the trip
information before beginning a trip.
Big Numbers—changes the size
•
of the numbers shown on the trip
computer page.
Using the Main Pages
Change Dashboard—changes the
•
theme and information displayed on
the dashboard.
NOTE: Your customized settings
are remembered by the dashboard,
and will not be lost when you
change proles (page 19).
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Main Menu Features and Settings
Main Menu Features
and Settings
Geocaches
Geocaching is a type of treasure
hunting, in which geocachers seek
hidden treasures using GPS coordinates
posted on the Internet by those hiding
the geocache.
Downloading Geocaches
1. Register your device (page 34).
2. Connect your device to your
computer (page 39).
3. Go to www.garmin.com/products
/communicator.
4. Download the Garmin
Communicator plug-in.
5. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions
to download geocaches to your
device.
Navigating to a Geocache
1. From the main menu, select
Geocaches.
2. Select Find a Geocache.
3. Select a geocache.
4. Select Go.
Share Wirelessly
NOTE: The share wirelessly feature is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
Your device can send or receive data
when connected to another compatible
device. You must be within 10 feet
(3 m) of the compatible Garmin device.
Sending and Receiving Data
1. From the main menu, select Share
Wirelessly.
2. Select Send or Receive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Proximity Alarms
Proximity alarms alert you when you
are approaching a predetermined area.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
1. From the main menu, select
Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Create New.
3. Select a category.
4. Select a point.
5. Select Use.
6. Enter a radius.
7. Select Done.
Prole Change
When you are using a prole and you
change settings such as data elds,
units of measurement, or position
settings, they are saved automatically
as part of the prole you are using.
For more information about
customizing your prole, see page 33.
Setting a Prole
1. From the main menu, select Prole
2. Select a prole.
Area Calculation
Calculating the Size of an Area
1. From the main menu, select Area
2. Walk around the perimeter of the
3. Select Calculate when nished.
After you calculate the area, you can
save the track to your device and
change the unit of measure.
Main Menu Features and Settings
Change.
Your current prole is indicated on
the page.
Calculation > Start.
area you want to calculate.
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Main Menu Features and Settings
Satellite
The satellite page shows your current
location, GPS accuracy, satellite
locations, and signal strength.
Satellite Settings
From the satellite page, press MENU.
Use With GPS On—allows you to
•
turn the GPS on and off.
Track Up—indicates whether
•
satellites are shown with rings
oriented with North toward the top
of the screen or oriented with your
current track toward the top of the
screen.
Single Color—allows you to
•
select whether the satellite page is
displayed in multicolor or single
color.
Set Location On Map—allows
•
you to mark your current location
on the map. This option is available
only when you turn off GPS. You
can use this location to create routes
or search for saved locations.
AutoLocate® Position—calculates
•
your GPS position using the
Garmin AutoLocate feature.
Additional Main Menu
Tools
Calendar—displays a calendar.
•
Calculator—displays a calculator.
•
Sun and Moon—displays sunrise
•
and sunset times along with the
moon phase.
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Alarm Clock—sets an audible
•
alarm. If you are not currently using
the device, you can set the device to
turn on at a specic time.
Hunt and Fish—displays the
•
predicted best dates and times for
hunting and shing at your current
location.
Stopwatch—allows you to use a
•
timer, mark a lap, and time laps.
Waypoint Averaging—allows you
•
to rene a waypoint location with
multiple samples to achieve the
most-accurate location possible.
Main Menu Features and Settings
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Customizing Your Device
Customizing Your
Device
Customizing Data Fields
You can customize the data elds
displayed on each main page.
1. From a main page, press MENU.
2. Select Change Data Fields.
3. Select a data eld.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Data Field Options
** Available only with the
GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
Data FieldDescription
Accuracy of GPS The margin of error for
your exact location.
For example, your
GPS location is
accurate to within
+/- 12 feet.
Data FieldDescription
**Ambient
Pressure
**Ascent Average
**Ascent Maximum
**Ascent - TotalThe total elevation
**BarometerThe calibrated current
Battery LevelThe remaining battery
BearingThe direction from your
**Cadence
(cadence
accessory
required)
CourseThe direction from your
The uncalibrated
environmental
pressure.
The average vertical
distance of ascent.
The maximum ascent
rate in feet/meters per
minute.
distance ascended.
pressure.
power.
current location to a
destination.
Revolutions of the
crank arm or strides
per minute.
starting location to a
destination.
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Data FieldDescription
DepthThe depth of the water.
**Descent
- Average
**Descent
- Maximum
**Descent - TotalThe total elevation
Distance to Dest. The distance to your
Distance to NextThe remaining
ElevationThe altitude of your
**Elevation
- Maximum
**Elevation
- Minimum
Requires a connection
to a NMEA 0183
depth-capable device
to acquire data
(page 27).
The average vertical
distance of descent.
The maximum descent
rate in feet/meter per
minute.
distance descended.
nal destination.
distance to the next
waypoint on the route.
current location above
or below sea level.
The highest elevation
reached.
The lowest elevation
reached.
Customizing Your Device
Data FieldDescription
ETA at Destination The estimated time of
ETA at NextThe estimated time of
Glide RatioThe ratio of horizontal
Glide Ratio To
Dest.
GPS Signal
Strength
HeadingThe direction you are
**Heart Rate
(heart rate monitor
required)
day you will reach your
nal destination.
day you will reach the
next waypoint on the
route.
distance traveled to
the change in vertical
distance.
The glide ratio required
to descend from
your current position
and elevation to the
destination elevation.
The strength of the
GPS signal.
moving.
Your heart rate in beats
per minute (bpm).
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Customizing Your Device
Data FieldDescription
Location (lat/lon)Displays the current
Location
(selected)
OdometerA running tally of
Off CourseThe distance to the left
PointerThe data eld arrow
SpeedThe current rate of
position in the default
position format
regardless of the
selected settings.
Displays the current
position in the selected
position format.
distance traveled for
all trips.
or the right by which
you have strayed from
the original path of
travel.
points in the direction
of the next waypoint
or turn.
speed at which you
are moving since last
reset.
Data FieldDescription
Speed - Maximum The maximum speed
Speed - Moving
Avg.
Speed - Overall
Avg.
SunriseThe time of sunrise
SunsetThe time of sunset
Temperature
- Water
Time of DayThe current time of
reached since last
reset.
The average speed
of the device while
moving since last
reset.
Your average speed
since last reset.
based on your GPS
position.
based on your GPS
position.
The temperature of
the water. Requires a
connection to a NMEA
0183 temperaturecapable device to
acquire data (page 27).
day based on your
time settings (format,
time zone, and daylight
saving time).
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Data FieldDescription
Time to
Destination
Time to NextThe estimated time
To CourseThe direction in which
Trip OdometerA running tally of the
Trip Time - Moving A running tally of time
Trip Time
- Stopped
Trip Time - TotalA running tally of
The estimated time
needed to reach your
nal destination.
needed until you reach
the next waypoint on
the route.
you must move to
return to the route.
distance traveled since
the last reset.
since the last reset.
The time spent not
moving since the last
reset.
distance traveled since
the last reset.
Customizing Your Device
Data FieldDescription
TurnThe angle of difference
Velocity Made
Good
Vert. Speed to
Dest.
Vertical SpeedYour rate of altitude
Waypoint at Dest. The last point on
Waypoint at Next The next point on your
(in degrees) between
the bearing to your
destination and your
current course. L
means turn left. R
means turn right.
The speed at which
you are closing on a
destination along a
route.
The measurement of
your rate of ascent
or descent to a
predetermined altitude.
gain or loss over time.
a route to your
destination.
route.
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Customizing Your Device
System Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
System.
GPS—sets the GPS to Normal,
•
WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area
Augmentation System/European
Geostationary Navigation Overlay
Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off).
For information about WAAS, go to
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas
.html.
Language—sets the text language
•
on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language
does not change the language of
user-entered data or map data, such
as street names.
Battery Type—allows you to select
•
the type of battery you are using.
Interface—sets the format of the
•
serial interface:
Garmin Serial—Garmin
◦
proprietary format used to
exchange waypoint, route, and
track data with a computer.
NMEA In/Out—provides
◦
standard NMEA 0183 output
and input.
Text Out—provides simple
◦
ASCII text output of location
and velocity information.
RTCM Radio Technical
◦
Commission for Maritime
Services—allows the device
to accept DGPS Differential
Global Positioning System
information from a device
supplying RTCM data in an
SC-104 format.
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Display Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Display.
Backlight Timeout—see page 37.
•
Battery Save—see page 36.
•
Colors—sets the colors used on the
•
device screens.
Main, Setup, Find Style—allows
•
you to select how the main menu,
setup menu, and search menu
appear.
Screen Capture—allows you to
•
take screen captures on the device.
Setting Up Tones
Your Garmin device allows you to
customize the key tones and message
beeps, or to turn off tones.
From the main menu, select Setup
> Tones.
Customizing Your Device
Marine Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Marine.
Marine Chart Mode—allows you
•
to select a nautical chart or a shing
chart:
Nautical (requires marine
◦
maps)—displays various map
features in different colors so
that the marine POIs are more
readable. The nautical chart
reects the drawing scheme of
paper charts.
Fishing (requires marine
◦
maps)—displays a detailed
view of bottom contours and
depth soundings. Simplies map
presentation for optimal use
while shing.
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Customizing Your Device
Spot Soundings—allows you to
•
turn spot soundings on and set
dangerous depths.
Light Sectors—displays the sector
•
in which a navigational light is
visible. You can select On to show
light sectors at all times, or you can
select Auto to allow the device to
automatically lter out light sectors
depending on the zoom level.
Symbol Set—allows you to show
•
NOAA or IALA symbols on the
map.
Marine Alarm Setup—sets the
•
anchor drag alarm, off course
alarm, deep water alarm, and
shallow water alarm.
Setting up Marine Alarms
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm
You can set an alarm to sound when
you exceed a specied drift distance
while anchored.
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Marine Settings.
2. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On.
3. Enter a distance.
4. Select Done.
Setting the Off Course Alarm
You can set an alarm to sound when
you are off course by a specied
distance.
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Marine Settings.
2. Select Off Course Alarm > On.
3. Enter a distance.
4. Select Done.
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Setting the Deep Water or
Shallow Water Alarm
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Marine Settings.
2. Select Shallow Water > On to set
an alarm to sound when the depth is
less than the specied value.
3. Enter the depth that triggers the
shallow water alarm.
4. Select Done.
5. Select Deep Water > On to set an
alarm to sound when the depth is
greater than the specied value.
6. Enter the depth that triggers the
deep water alarm.
7. Select Done.
Resetting Data
You can reset trip data, delete all
waypoints, clear the current track, or
restore default values.
Customizing Your Device
1. From the main menu, select
> Reset.
2. Select an item to reset.
Setup
Changing the Page
Sequence
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Page Sequence.
2. Select a page.
3. Select Move.
4. Move the page up or down the list.
5. Press ENTER.
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Customizing Your Device
Adding a Page
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Page Sequence.
2. Select Add Page.
3. Select a page to add.
Removing a Page
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Page Sequence.
2. Select a page.
3. Select Remove.
4. Press ENTER.
Customizing the Unit
4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each setting
you want to customize.
Time Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Time.
Time Format—allows you to
•
select a 12-hour or a 24-hour
display time.
Time Zone—allows you to select
•
the time zone for the device. You
can select Automatic to set the
time zone automatically based on
your GPS position.
Settings
You can customize units of measure for
distance and speed, elevation, depth,
temperature, and pressure.
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Units.
2. Select a setting.
3. Select a unit for the setting.
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Position Format Settings
NOTE: Do not change the position
format or the map datum coordinate
system unless you are using a map or
chart that species a different position
format.
From the main menu, select Setup >
Position Format.
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Position Format—sets the position
•
format in which a given location
reading appears.
Map Datum—sets the coordinate
•
system on which the map is
structured.
Map Spheroid—shows the
•
coordinate system the device is
using. The default coordinate
system is WGS 84.
Altimeter Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Altimeter.
Auto Calibration—the altimeter
•
self-calibrates each time you turn
the device on.
Barometer Mode
•
Variable Elevation—the
◦
barometer functions while you
are moving.
Customizing Your Device
Fixed Elevation—the
◦
barometer functions while you
are stationary.
Pressure Trending
•
Save When Power On—
◦
records pressure data only when
the device is turned on. This
can be useful when you are
watching for pressure fronts.
Save Always—records pressure
◦
data every 15 minutes, even
when the device is turned off.
Plot Type
•
Elevation/Time—records
◦
elevation changes over a period
of time.
Elevation/Distance—records
◦
elevation changes over a
distance.
Barometric Pressure—records
◦
barometric pressure over a
period of time.
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Customizing Your Device
Ambient Pressure—records
◦
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
Geocache Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Geocaches.
Geocache List—allows you to
•
show the geocache list by names
or codes.
Found Geocaches—allows you
•
to enter the number of geocaches
found.
Routing Settings
From the main menu, select Setup >
Routing.
Guidance Method—allows you
•
to select a guidance method for
calculating your route.
Off Road—calculates point-to-
◦
point routes.
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On Road For Time (requires
◦
routable maps)—calculates onroad routes that require minimal
time to drive.
On Road For Distance
◦
(requires routable maps)—
calculates on-road routes that
are shorter in distance.
Calculates Routes for—allows you
•
to select a transportation method in
order to optimize your route.
Lock On Road—locks the current
•
location marker on the nearest road,
compensating for variances in map
position accuracy (requires routable
maps).
Off Road Transitions
•
Auto—automatically routes you
◦
to the next point.
Manual—allows you to select
◦
the next point on the route by
using the point on the active
route page.
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Distance—routes you to the
◦
next point on the route when
you are within a specied
distance of your current point.
Avoidance Setup (requires routable
•
maps)—allows you to select the
road type you want to avoid.
Fitness
For more information on optional
tness accessories, see page 38.
Proles
Proles are a collection of settings that
allow you to optimize your device from
one type of use to another, such as
moving from marine use to recreational
use.
You can select Recreational, or save a
custom prole for your device.
To change proles, see page 19.
Saving a Custom Prole
You can customize your settings for
a particular activity or trip. After you
have made all the changes, you must
save them as a custom prole.
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select Create New Prole > OK.
Editing a Prole Name
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select a prole.
3. Select Edit Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Deleting a Prole
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select a prole.
3. Select Delete.
Customizing Your Device
> Proles.
> Proles.
> Proles.
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Appendix
Appendix
Viewing Important Device
Information
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration
today.
Go to http://my.garmin.com.
•
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
•
photocopy, in a safe place.
Updating the Software
You must connect the device to your
computer to update the software
(page 39).
1. Go to www.garmin.com
/webupdater.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: This does not erase any of your
data or settings.
You can view the unit ID, software
version, and license agreement.
Contacting Garmin
Product Support
You can contact Garmin Product
Support if you have any questions
about this product.
•
•
From the main menu, select Setup
> About.
In the USA, go to www.garmin
.com/support, or contact Garmin
USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or
(800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
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In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
•
/support and click Contact
Support for in-country support
information, or contact Garmin
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)
870.8501241.
Using the Backlight
The backlight is activated any time you
press a button. Alerts and messages
also activate the backlight.
NOTE: To change the backlight
settings, see page 37.
Quickly press to turn on the
backlight.
Specications
Physical size
(W × H × D)
Weight7.8 oz. (222.3 g) with
2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in.
(6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm)
batteries
Display
(diagonal)
Resolution
(W × H)
Water
resistance
Data storage1.7GB
Computer
interface
2.6 in. (66 mm)
160 × 240 pixels,
backlit 65K color TFT
display
Fully gasketed, high
impact plastic alloy,
waterproof to IEC
529-IPX-7
•
(approximatley) for
the GPSMAP 62
and GPSMAP 62s
The GPSMAP 62s
•
and GPSMAP 62st
have a microSD
card slot for
additional data
storage.
500MB
•
(approximately) for
the GPSMAP 62st:
No memory battery
•
is required.
USB
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Battery typeTwo AA batteries
Battery lifeUp to 20 hours, typical
Operating
temperature
range
Radio
frequency/
protocol
GPS accuracy< 33 ft. (10 m) 95%
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(alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium)
See page 37.
usage
From 5°F to 158°F
(from -15 to 70°C)
See page 37.
2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless
communications
protocol
•
typical use
GPS is subject
•
to accuracy
degradation to 100
m 2DRMS under
the U.S. DoD
imposed Selective
Availability (SA)
Program when
activated.
DGPSFrom 10 to 16 ft. (from
3 to 5 m) 95% typical
(WAAS accuracy in
North America)
AltimeterThe barometric
altimeter is available
only with the GPSMAP
62s and GPSMAP 62st.
CompassThe three-axis
compass is available
only with the GPSMAP
62s and GPSMAP 62st.
Maximizing Battery Life
Using the Battery Save Option
Use the battery save option to save
battery power and prolong battery life.
From the main menu, select Setup
> Display > BatterySave > On.
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Decreasing the Backlight
Extensive use of screen backlighting
can signicantly reduce battery life.
You can adjust the backlight brightness
and decrease the backlight timeout to
maximize battery power.
1. Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.
2. Use the Rocker to adjust the
brightness.
Adjusting the Backlight
Timeout
From the main menu, select Setup
> Display > Backlight Timeout.
About the Batteries
‹
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information.
Appendix
The temperature rating for the device
may exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture
at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries
lose a signicant amount of their
capacity as temperature decreases. Use
lithium batteries when operating the
device in below-freezing conditions.
Selecting the Battery Type
1. From the main menu, select Setup
> System > BatteryType.
2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the
device for several months, remove the
batteries. Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.
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Appendix
Buying Optional
Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com,
or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional
accessories, preloaded map data
cards, tness accessories, and
replacement parts.
Using Optional Fitness
Accessories
NOTE: The tness option is available
only with the GPSMAP 62s and
GPSMAP 62st.
Before you can use the tness
accessory with your device, you must
install the accessory according to the
instructions that are included with the
accessory.
You can use optional tness accessories
including a heart rate monitor or a
cadence sensor with your device.
These accessories use ANT+™ wireless
technology to send data to the device.
1. Bring the device within range (3 m)
of the ANT+ accessory.
2. From the main menu, select Setup
> Fitness.
3. Select an option:
Select Heart Rate Monitor >
•
On.
Select Bike Cadence Sensor
•
> On.
You can view heart rate and cadence
data by customizing your data elds
(page 22).
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Tips for Pairing ANT+
Accessories with Your Garmin
accessory, and you can go near
other accessories.
Device
Verify that the ANT+ accessory
•
is compatible with your Garmin
device.
Before you pair the ANT+
•
accessory with your Garmin device,
move 10 m away from other ANT+
accessories.
Bring the Garmin device within
•
range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory.
After you pair the rst time, your
•
Garmin device automatically
recognizes the ANT+ accessory
each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when
you turn on the Garmin device and
only takes a few seconds when
the accessories are activated and
functioning correctly.
When paired, your Garmin device
•
only receives data from your
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible
with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is
also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3
and earlier.
File Types
The device supports the following le
types:
Files from BaseCamp™ or
•
HomePort™. Go to www.garmin
.com.
GPI custom POI les from the
•
Garmin POI Loader.
Installing a microSD Card
NOTE: The microSD card option is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
You can purchase microSD memory
cards from an electronics supplier, or
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Appendix
purchase preloaded detailed map data
cards from your Garmin dealer. In
addition to map and data storage, the
memory cards can be used to store les
such as images, cartridges, geocaches,
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
1. Remove the battery cover by
turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up.
2. Slide up and pull out the metal
cover.
3. Align the metal contacts, and place
4. Push in and slide down the metal
the card in the slot.
5. Replace the batteries and the
Removing a microSD Card
1. Slide up and pull out the metal
2. Remove the card from the slot.
3. Push in and slide down the metal
microSD card
slot
cover.
battery cover.
cover.
cover.
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4. Replace the batteries and the
battery cover.
Connecting the USB Cable
notice
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly
dry the mini-USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before
charging or connecting to a computer.
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB
port on your computer.
2. Pull up the weather cap from the
mini-USB port.
3. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port.
Your device and micro SD card
(optional) appear as removable
drives in My Computer on
Windows computers and as
mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
Appendix
Transferring Files to Your
Computer
After you have connected the device
to your computer, you can copy and
paste les from your computer into the
device drives/volumes.
1. Browse your computer for the le.
2. Select the le.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card
drive/volume.
5. Select Edit > Paste.
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Deleting Files
notice
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1. Complete an action:
Your device memory contains
important system les and folders that
should not be deleted.
Before you can delete les, you must
connect the device to your computer
(page 39).
2. Disconnect the device from your
1. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.
2. If necessary, open a folder or
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1. Place the loop of the wrist strap
volume.
3. Select the les.
4. Press the Delete key on your
keyboard.
2. Route the strap through the loop,
For Windows computers, click
•
the eject icon in your
system tray.
For Mac computers, drag the
•
volume icon to the Trash .
computer.
through the slot opening at the
bottom of the device.
and pull it tight.
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Attaching the Carabiner
Clip
1. Position the carabiner clip in the
slots on the mounting spine.
2. Slide the clip up until it locks in
place.
Removing the Carabiner Clip
Lift the bottom of the clip and
gently push down on the carabiner
clip until it releases.
Appendix
Caring for the Device
notice
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents
that can damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Device
1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2. Wipe it dry.
Cleaning the Screen
1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl
alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner.
3. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and
gently wipe the screen with the
cloth.
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Appendix
Troubleshooting
ProblemSolution
The screen or buttons do
not respond. How do I
reset the device?
I want to reset all the
customized settings
back to the factory
defaults.
My device does not
acquire satellite signals.
The batteries do not last
long.
How do I know my
device is in USB mass
storage mode?
My device is connected
to the computer, but it
will not go into mass
storage mode.
1. Remove the batteries.
2. Reinstall the batteries.
NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings.
1. Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall
buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the device.
3. Remain stationary for several minutes.
Decrease the backlight settings (page 37).
On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and
the USB symbol. On your computer, you should see a new
removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers
and a mounted volume on Mac computers.
You may have loaded a corrupted le.
1. Disconnect the device from your computer.
2. Turn off the device.
3. Press and hold the Rocker while you connect the device to
your computer.
Continue pressing the Rocker for 10 seconds or until the
device goes into mass storage mode.
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ProblemSolution
I cannot see any new
removable drives in my
list of drives.
I need replacement parts
or accessories.
I want to buy an external
GPS antenna.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer,
Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your
Garmin drives. See the Help le for your operating system to
learn how to assign drive letters.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.
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Index
Index
A
accessories 38, 45
tness 38
microSD card 38
acquiring satellite
signals 44
active route 7
alarms
marine 28
proximity 19
time 21
altimeter
calibrating 15
plot type 31
settings 31
ANT+ accessories 38
area calculation 19
AutoLocate 20
B
backlight 35, 37
BaseCamp 39
batteries 22, 26, 36
about 37
information 2
installing 3
maximizing life 36
selecting the type 37
storage 37
warnings 37
beeps 27
buttons 4
C
calculator 20
calendar 20
calibrating
altimeter 15
compass 15
carabiner clip 43
caring for the device 43