Garmin GPSMAP 62s User Manual

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®
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
Prole 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
Proles..................................... 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
Specications .......................... 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

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
specied distance.
Time–records tracks at a
specied 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
inuence 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 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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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 proles (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.
Prole Change
When you are using a prole and you change settings such as data elds,
units of measurement, or position settings, they are saved automatically
as part of the prole you are using.
For more information about
customizing your prole, see page 33.
Setting a Prole
1. From the main menu, select Prole
2. Select a prole.

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 prole 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 specic 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 rene 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 Field Description
Accuracy of GPS The margin of error for
your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet.
Data Field Description
**Ambient Pressure
**Ascent ­Average
**Ascent ­Maximum
**Ascent - Total The total elevation
**Barometer The calibrated current
Battery Level The remaining battery
Bearing The direction from your
**Cadence (cadence accessory required)
Course The 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 Field Description
Depth The depth of the water.
**Descent
- Average
**Descent
- Maximum
**Descent - Total The total elevation
Distance to Dest. The distance to your
Distance to Next The remaining
Elevation The 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 Field Description
ETA at Destination The estimated time of
ETA at Next The estimated time of
Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal
Glide Ratio To Dest.
GPS Signal Strength
Heading The 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 Field Description
Location (lat/lon) Displays the current
Location (selected)
Odometer A running tally of
Off Course The distance to the left
Pointer The data eld arrow
Speed The 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 Field Description
Speed - Maximum The maximum speed
Speed - Moving Avg.
Speed - Overall Avg.
Sunrise The time of sunrise
Sunset The time of sunset
Temperature
- Water
Time of Day The 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 Field Description
Time to Destination
Time to Next The estimated time
To Course The direction in which
Trip Odometer A running tally of the
Trip Time - Moving A running tally of time
Trip Time
- Stopped
Trip Time - Total A 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 Field Description
Turn The angle of difference
Velocity Made Good
Vert. Speed to Dest.
Vertical Speed Your 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
reects the drawing scheme of
paper charts.
Fishing (requires marine
maps)—displays a detailed view of bottom contours and
depth soundings. Simplies 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 specied 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 specied
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 specied 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 specied 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 species 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 specied
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.
Proles
Proles 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 prole for your device.
To change proles, see page 19.
Saving a Custom Prole
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 prole.
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select Create New Prole > OK.
Editing a Prole Name
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select a prole.
3. Select Edit Name.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select Done.
Deleting a Prole
1. From the main menu, select Setup
2. Select a prole.
3. Select Delete.
Customizing Your Device
> Proles.
> Proles.
> Proles.
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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.
Specications
Physical size (W × H × D)
Weight 7.8 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 storage 1.7GB
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 type Two AA batteries
Battery life Up 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.
DGPS From 10 to 16 ft. (from
3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America)
Altimeter The barometric
altimeter is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
Compass The 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 > Battery Save > On.
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Decreasing the Backlight
Extensive use of screen backlighting
can signicantly 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 signicant 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 > Battery Type.
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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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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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
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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Problem Solution
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
long-term storage 37 compass
calibrating 13
navigating 13
setup options 14 connecting
USB cable 41
wireless accessories 38 wirelessly 18
creating
routes 6 waypoints 5
customizing
data elds 11
device settings 26–33
proles 33
D
dashboard
change 17
data elds 11
options 22 data storage 35 deleting
les 42
proles 33
routes 7
tracks 10
waypoints 5 display
backlight 35
backlight timeout 27
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screen capture 27 settings 27
downloading
software 34
E
editing
proles 33
routes 6 waypoints 5
elevation plot 10, 15
barometric altimeter 15 reset 16 setup 15
ENTER button 4
F
FIND button 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
tness options 38
G
Garmin Product
Support 34
geocaches 18, 32
downloading 18 navigating 18
settings 31
GPS signals 3, 20, 22, 23,
36, 44
system settings 26 turning off GPS 20
H
HomePort 39
hunting and shing
times 21
L
language 3, 26
M
main menu
settings 18
map 11
changing orientation 11 datum 31 detail 12 information 13 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks 10 viewing routes 7
Index
map datum coordinate
system 30 marine settings 27–28 MARK button 4 measuring
area 19
distance 12 MENU button 4, 11, 16, 22 microSD card 38–40 moonphase 20
N
navigating
compass 13
routes 7
to geocaches 18
to waypoints 5
tracks 10
P
PAGE button 4 pages
adding a page 30
removing 30
sequence 29 position format 30
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power button 3, 4, 35, 37
proles 19
change 19 creating 33 setting 19
proximity alarms 19
Q
QUIT button 4
R
recording
tracks 9 registering your device 34 reset
current track 29
data 29
defaults 29
trip data 29
waypoints 29 restoring default
settings 11 Rocker 4 routes
active route 7
avoidance 33
creating 6 deleting 7 editing 6 guidance method 32 navigating 7 settings 32
S
satellite signals 3, 20, 22,
23, 36, 44
AutoLocate 20 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20
saving
tracks 10 search menu 4, 5 Sight ‘N Go 14 software
updating 34
version 34
specications 35
stopwatch 21 sun and moon times 20 system settings 26
T
time
alarms
21
data elds 24
settings 30 stopwatch 21 sunrise and sunset 20,
24
zone 30
times
hunting and shing 21
tones 27 tracks
9
about clearing current 10 deleting 10 navigating 10 recording 9 saving 10 viewing 9
transferring les 41
using USB 41
wirelessly 18 trip computer 17 troubleshooting 44
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U
unit ID 34 updating
software 34
USB cable 44
connecting 41 disconnecting 42
W
waypoints
averaging 21 creating 5 deleting 5 editing 5 navigating to 5
wrist strap 42
Z
zooming 4, 12 zoom ranges 16
Index
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of
your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK
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