Garmin GPSMAP 64, GPSMAP 64s Quick Start Manual

GPSMAP® 64
Quick Start Manual
February 2014 190-01702-01_0B Printed in Taiwan

Getting Started

WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

Device Overview

Internal GPS/GLONASS antenna
À
Keys
Á
Power key
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Mini-USB port (under weather cap)
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MCX connector for GPS antenna (under weather cap)
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microSD™ card slot (under batteries)
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Battery compartment
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Mounting spine
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Battery cover D-ring
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NOTE: The MCX connector is included on GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st models only.

Battery Information

Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.
3
Gently press the battery pack into place.
4
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
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Charging the Battery Pack

NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin®. Attempting to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the warranty.
Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable to your device, you may have to remove optional mount accessories.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C).
You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.
Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.
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WARNING
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries.
NOTICE
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions.

Installing the NiMH Battery Pack

The device operates using the optional NiMH battery pack (purchased separately) or two AA batteries (Installing Batteries).
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover. Locate the battery pack À.
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Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
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Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
3
computer USB port. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
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When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on.
Charge the battery completely.
5

Installing Batteries

The handheld device operates using two AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
1
cover. Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
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