Garmin Quatix Instruction Manual

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quatix

Owner’s Manual

April 2013 190-01594-00_0B Printed in Taiwan

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Getting Started............................................................... 1

Keys........................................................................................... 1

Charging the Device.................................................................. 1

Profiles....................................................................................... 1

Changing Profiles.................................................................. 1

Creating a Custom Profile..................................................... 1

Deleting a Profile................................................................... 1

Sensors and GPS Data.............................................................. 2

Viewing the Data Pages........................................................ 2

Turning On a Sensor Mode................................................... 2

Compass............................................................................... 2

Altimeter and Barometer............................................................ 2

Changing the Plot Type......................................................... 2

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter..................................... 2

Acquiring Satellites.................................................................... 2

Stopping GPS....................................................................... 2

Navigation.......................................................................2

Navigating to a Destination........................................................ 2

Stopping Navigation.............................................................. 3

Waypoints.................................................................................. 3

Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 3

Finding a Waypoint by Name................................................ 3

Navigating to a Waypoint...................................................... 3

Editing a Waypoint................................................................ 3

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location.................. 3

Projecting a Waypoint........................................................... 3

Deleting a Waypoint.............................................................. 3

Deleting All Waypoints.......................................................... 3

Routes........................................................................................ 4

Creating a Route................................................................... 4

Editing the Name of a Route................................................. 4

Editing a Route...................................................................... 4

Viewing a Route on the Map................................................. 4

Deleting a Route................................................................... 4

Reversing a Route................................................................ 4

Tracks........................................................................................ 4

Acquiring Satellite Signals and Recording a Track............... 4

Saving the Current Track...................................................... 4

Viewing Details about the Track............................................ 4

Clearing the Current Track.................................................... 4

Deleting a Track.................................................................... 4

Sending Data to HomePort™................................................ 4

Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly............................... 4

Map............................................................................................ 5

Browsing the Map................................................................. 5

Navigating Using TracBack®..................................................... 5

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location..................................................................................... 5

Applications................................................................... 5

Sail Racing................................................................................. 5

Setting the Race Timer......................................................... 5

Sail Racing with the Race Timer........................................... 5

Setting the Start Line............................................................. 5

Sail Racing Using the Start Line........................................... 5

Tack Assist................................................................................. 6

Lifted..................................................................................... 6

Headed.................................................................................. 6

Configuring Tack Assist Settings.......................................... 7

Calibrating the Tack Assist.................................................... 7

Calibrating the Tack Assist Manually.................................... 7

Viewing Tide Information........................................................... 7

Pairing With an Autopilot............................................................ 7

Using Autopilot...................................................................... 8

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Clock

Setting the Alarm................................................................... 8

Starting the Countdown Timer.............................................. 8

Using the Stopwatch............................................................. 8

Adding a Custom Time Zone................................................ 8

Editing a Custom Time Zone................................................. 8

Alerts.......................................................................................... 8

Setting a Proximity Alarm...................................................... 8

Navigating with Sight 'N Go....................................................... 8

Calculating the Size of an Area.................................................. 9

Viewing the Almanacs................................................................ 9

Viewing Satellite Information...................................................... 9

Simulating a Location............................................................ 9

ANT+™ Sensors............................................................. 9

Pairing ANT+ Sensors............................................................... 9

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin

Device................................................................................... 9

Streaming NMEA 2000 Data...................................................... 9

Using Automatic Man Overboard............................................... 9

tempe....................................................................................... 10

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor........................................... 10

Customizing Your Device............................................10

Setup Overview........................................................................ 10

System Settings....................................................................... 10

Customizing the Data Pages................................................... 10

Compass Settings.................................................................... 10

Setting the North Reference................................................ 11

Altimeter Settings..................................................................... 11

Setting the Device Tones......................................................... 11

Display Settings....................................................................... 11

Map Settings............................................................................ 11

Track Settings.......................................................................... 11

Time Settings........................................................................... 11

Changing the Units of Measure............................................... 11

Position Format Settings.......................................................... 11

Customizing the Main Menu.................................................... 11

Device Information.......................................................11

Viewing Device Information..................................................... 11

Updating the Software............................................................. 12

Device Care............................................................................. 12

Cleaning the Device............................................................ 12

Specifications........................................................................... 12

Battery Information................................................................... 12

Data Management................................................................... 12

File Types............................................................................ 12

Deleting Files...................................................................... 12

Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 12

Data Fields............................................................................... 12

NMEA 2000 Data Fields...................................................... 13

Data Pages.............................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting....................................................................... 15

Locking the Keys................................................................. 15

Resetting Your Device........................................................ 15

Resetting the Device to Factory Settings............................ 15

Clearing All Sensor Plot Data.............................................. 15

Appendix.......................................................................15

Registering Your Device.......................................................... 15

Getting More Information......................................................... 15

Software License Agreement................................................... 15

Index..............................................................................16

Table of Contents i

Getting Started

When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features.

Charge the device (page 1).

Learn about profiles and sensor data (page 2).

Acquire satellites and record your track (page 2).

Mark and navigate to a waypoint (page 3).

Learn about applications (page 5).

Stream data from your NMEA 2000® network (page 9).

Keys

Blue key Select to open the menu for the current screen. Select to

Charging the Device

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer.

Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a

computer USB port. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.

Align the left side of the charging cradle À with the groove on

the left side of the device.

Select to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to turn the device on and off.

Select to scroll through the data pages, options, and settings.

Select to return to the previous screen. Hold to view the status page.

choose an option and to acknowledge a message. Hold to mark a waypoint.

NOTICE

Align the hinged side of the charger Á with the contacts on

the back of the device.

When you connect the device to a power source, the device

turns on.

Charge the device completely.

Profiles

Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and views are different when you are using the device when sailing than when powerboating.

When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile.

Changing Profiles

When you change activities, you can quickly change the setup of the device to suit the activity by changing the profile.

Select the blue key.

Select Profiles.

Select a profile.

The profile you selected is now the active profile. Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.

Creating a Custom Profile

You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip.

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Profiles.

Select an option:

• Select a profile.

• Select Create New, and select the new profile.

The profile you selected is now the active profile. The

previous profile was saved.

If necessary, select Edit, and edit the name of the profile.

Customize your settings (page 10) and data fields for the

active profile.

Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.

Deleting a Profile

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Profiles.

Select a profile.

Select Delete > Yes.

Getting Started 1

Sensors and GPS Data

Viewing the Data Pages

Customizable data pages allow you to quickly access real-time data for the compass, barometer, and temperature sensors. When you begin tracking or navigating, additional data pages appear.

Data pages can also show data streamed from your NMEA 2000 network through a Garmin® GNT™.

From the time of day page, select or to cycle through the data pages.

NOTE: Sensor data is not recorded to the device.

Data Page Flows

By default, the time, compass, barometer, and temperature pages appear in all data page flows. The organization and appearance of other data pages depends on these conditions.

• The active profile.

• Whether you are tracking, navigating, or viewing only sensor data.

• Whether you are streaming NMEA 2000 data through a Garmin GNT.

The data fields on each page can be customized. Some data fields are available only when streaming NMEA 2000 data (page 14).

Turning On a Sensor Mode

The default sensor mode is on demand mode, which offers you quick access to compass, altimeter, barometer, or temperature data. You can also put the device in always on mode to display continuous sensor data.

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Mode > Always On.

Compass

The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.

• Compass navigation (page 3)

• Compass settings (page 10)

Calibrating the Compass

NOTICE

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Select an option.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Acquiring Satellites

Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals.

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. To adjust the time settings, see page 8.

For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com

/aboutGPS.

Select the blue key.

Select Start GPS.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

Stopping GPS

Select the blue key.

Select Stop GPS.

Navigation

You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination.

Navigating to a Destination

You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map (page 5).

Select the blue key.

Select Start GPS.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

Select the blue key.

Select an option:

• Select Waypoints.

• Select Tracks.

• Select Routes.

• Select GPS Tools > Coordinates.

• Select GPS Tools > POIs. Select a destination.

Select Go.

Altimeter and Barometer

The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.

• On Demand sensor data (page 2)

• Always On sensor data (page 2)

• Altimeter settings (page 11)

Changing the Plot Type

You can change the way the device plots barometer and elevation data.

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter.

Select Baro. Plot or Elev. Plot.

2 Navigation

The device displays time to destination À, distance to destination Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.

Select to view the compass page.

The two pointer marks Ã serve as a bearing pointer. The top blue mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.

Align the pointer marks with the top blue mark.

Continue to travel in that direction until you reach the

destination.

Stopping Navigation

Select the blue key.

Select Stop Nav..

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a waypoint.

Hold the blue key.

Select an option:

• To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.

• To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make

changes to the waypoint, and select Save.

Finding a Waypoint by Name

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints > Spell Search.

Use the blue key, , and to enter characters.

When finished, select _ > Done.

Navigating to a Waypoint

Select the blue key.

Select Start GPS.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints, and select a waypoint from the list.

Select Go.

The device displays time to destination À, distance to destination Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.

Select to view the compass page.

The two pointer marks blue mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.

Align the pointer marks with the top blue mark.

Continue to travel in that direction until you reach the

destination.

serve as a bearing pointer. The top

Editing a Waypoint

Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Edit.

Select an item to edit, such as the name.

Use the blue key, , and to enter characters.

When finished, select _ > Done.

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location

You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Average.

Move to the waypoint location.

Select Start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the confidence reaches 100%, select Save.

For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location.

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Project.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.

Deleting a Waypoint

Select the blue key.

Select Waypoints.

Select a waypoint.

Select Delete > Yes.

Deleting All Waypoints

Select the blue key.

Select Setup > Reset > Waypoints > Yes.

Navigation 3

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