Quest® and Quest® 2
pocket-sized navigator
owner’s manual
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on choosing one of the most versatile GPS
navigation systems available! The Garmin® Quest® utilizes the
proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to
create an unsurpassed mobile navigation system.
About This Manual
This manual covers instructions for the Quest and the Quest 2. To
get the most out of your new navigation system, go through this
Owner’s Manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit.
Introduction—contains the Table of Contents, Warnings and
Cautions, and Care Information.
Getting Started—provides information to help get you started. If
you have never operated a Quest or any type of GPS navigation
unit, try the tutorial on page 2.
Basic Operation—teaches you how to use your Quest to find
items, create routes, and initiate a TracBack
Using the Main Pages—describes the Map page and other main
pages of your Quest.
Customizing your Quest—explains how to change your Quest’s
settings to meet your specific needs.
®
.
Understanding GPS—describes the basics of GPS navigation and
the features on the GPS Information page.
Appendix—contains additional mounting instructions,
specifications, and regulatory information.
Index—provides key words to help you find information.
Manual Conventions
Unless specified, all text and instructions apply to both the Quest
and the Quest 2.
This manual uses the term “select” when you need to choose an
icon, button, or tab. To select something, use the Rocker pad to
move the cursor (or highlighted area) to the position. To activate
the selection, press the OK key.
This manual uses the term WARNING to indicate a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
This manual uses the term CAUTION to indicate a
potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor injury or property damage. It may also
be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe
practices.
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...........................................................................i
About This Manual ................................................................... i
Manual Conventions ........................................................................ i
Warning ................................................................................... iv
Caution ..................................................................................... v
Caring for the Quest ............................................................... vi
Cleaning the Case ......................................................................... vi
Cleaning the Screen ....................................................................... vi
Storing Your Quest ........................................................................ vi
Avoiding Theft ............................................................................... vi
Using the Quest Responsibly .........................................................vi
Battery Temperature Warning ........................................................ vi
If Your Quest Locks Up… .............................................................vi
Recycling Your Quest .................................................................... vi
Unit Overview ......................................................................1
Introducing the Quest ............................................................. 1
A Tutorial .................................................................................. 2
Vehicle Installation .................................................................. 4
Removing the Quest and the Mount ............................................... 5
Using the Mounting Disk ............................................................... 5
Getting Started ........................................................................ 6
Turning the Quest On and Off ........................................................ 6
Adjusting the External Speaker Volume ......................................... 6
Turning Off Satellite Reception for Indoor Use ............................. 6
Using the Keys ........................................................................ 7
Selecting Options and Entering Data .............................................. 8
Using the On-screen Keyboard .......................................................8
Basic Operation ...................................................................9
Finding Places and Routing to Them ................................... 9
Advanced Search Methods and Tips ............................................ 10
Finding an Address or Intersection .............................................. 11
Finding a City ............................................................................... 12
Finding an Exit .............................................................................12
Finding Recently-Found Places .................................................... 13
Planning a Trip .............................................................................. 14
My Locations ......................................................................... 15
Saving Your Favorite Places in “My Locations” .......................... 15
Editing a Saved Location .............................................................. 17
Organizing Saved Locations into Categories ...............................17
Deleting Saved Locations ............................................................. 18
Finding My Locations .................................................................. 18
Setting Your Home Location ................................................ 19
Changing Your Home Location .................................................... 19
Using TracBack ..................................................................... 20
Following Your Track with the Compass Page ............................. 21
Planning and Modifying Routes .......................................... 22
Planning a Route ........................................................................... 22
Saving a Route .............................................................................. 23
Deleting a Saved Route ................................................................23
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
Recalculating a Route ................................................................... 24
Adding a Detour ...........................................................................24
Adding Via Points ......................................................................... 24
Avoiding Roads and Areas ............................................................ 26
Using the Main Pages .......................................................28
Map Page ................................................................................ 28
Zooming In and Out of the Map ................................................... 28
Panning the Map ........................................................................... 29
Viewing the Map Orientation ....................................................... 30
Data Fields .................................................................................... 30
Next Turn Page ...................................................................... 31
Current Route Page ............................................................... 32
Trip Information Page ........................................................... 33
Customizing Your Quest ..................................................34
Customizing the Map Page ................................................... 34
Layout Tab .................................................................................... 34
Map Tab ........................................................................................ 34
Line, Point, City, and Area Tabs ................................................... 35
Restoring Map Setup Default Settings .........................................35
Customizing the Display ....................................................... 36
Customizing the Overall System Setup .............................. 37
Customizing the Route Settings .......................................... 38
Customizing the Units Settings ........................................... 39
Changing the Time Settings ................................................. 39
Changing the Track Setup .................................................... 40
Customizing the Welcome Page .......................................... 41
Viewing Software and Unit Information .............................. 41
Understanding GPS ...........................................................42
The GPS Information Page ................................................... 42
Sky View and Signal Strength Bars .............................................. 43
Satellite Status Bar ........................................................................ 44
Poor Satellite Reception Menu ..................................................... 44
Appendix ............................................................................45
Quest Shortcuts .................................................................... 45
Data Fields ............................................................................. 45
Adding Maps to Your Quest ................................................. 47
Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps ..................................... 47
Controlling Map Views on the Map Page .....................................47
Changing Map Families When Finding Places ...........................48
Specifications ........................................................................ 49
Changing the Fuse ........................................................................ 49
Product and Regulatory Information ................................... 50
Product Registration ..................................................................... 50
Contact Garmin ............................................................................. 50
Software License Agreement ........................................................50
FCC Compliance ..........................................................................51
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................ 51
RSS-310 ........................................................................................ 51
Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 52
Index ...................................................................................53
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INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in
death or serious injury.
When installing the Quest in a vehicle, place the unit securely
so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or
obstruct the driver’s view of the road (see diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dash.
settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the
unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner
before attempting such operations.
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed
on the Quest to all available navigation sources, including
information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation.
The Quest contains a non-user-replaceable, rechargeable lithiumion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical
Do not mount in front of an airbag
field of deployment.
Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become
distracted by the Quest while driving, and always be fully
aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time
spent viewing the screen of the Quest while driving and use
voice prompts when possible. Do not enter destinations, change
burn if mistreated.
• Do not remove from the unit, heat unit above 140°F
(60°C), or incinerate.
• Dispose of unit properly. Contact your local waste
disposal department for information on properly disposing
of lithium-ion batteries.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or
would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
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Caution
INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations may result in injury or property damage.
The Quest is designed to provide you with route suggestions.
It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic
congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect
safety or timing while driving.
Use the Quest only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to
use the Quest for any purpose requiring precise measurement
of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product
Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is
available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature
and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some
countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
Notice To Drivers in California and Minnesota
their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not
take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California
Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)
: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on
should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft
navigation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
United States government, which is solely responsible for its
accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject
to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment, including the Quest. Although the Quest
is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be
misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE QUEST
Caring for the Quest
The Quest is constructed of high quality materials and does not
require user maintenance other than cleaning.
Cleaning the Case
To clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen), use a cloth
dampened with a mild detergent solution, and then wipe dry.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.
Cleaning the Screen
Clean the screen using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water,
isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner if needed. To use these
cleaners, apply the liquid to the cloth and wipe the screen.
Storing Your Quest
Do not store the Quest where prolonged exposure to temperature
extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car), as permanent
damage may result.
Avoiding Theft
To avoid theft, take your Quest with you or remove it from view
when you leave your vehicle.
Using the Quest Responsibly
The Quest is equipped with a Safe Mode feature to improve driver
safety. When your vehicle is moving, the Safe Mode disables all
functions that require significant operator attention and could
become a distraction when driving.
Read the warnings on pages iv–v to learn how to install and use
your Quest safely and responsibly.
Battery Temperature Warning
Your Quest contains an internal lithium-ion battery, which can store
more energy than standard batteries. All batteries slowly lose the
amount of energy they can hold over time. To maximize battery
life, limit the unit’s prolonged exposure to excessive heat and direct
sunlight.
If Your Quest Locks Up…
On rare occasions, your Quest may freeze or lock up. In this case,
reset it by pressing the Power key and the IN key at the same time.
The unit turns off. The unit will operate normally when you turn it
on again.
Recycling Your Quest
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires
recycling. See www.erecycle.org for more information.
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Introducing the Quest
Flip-up GPS antenna
(Position the antenna parallel to
the surface of the road.)
UNIT OVERVIEW > INTRODUCING THE QUEST
UNIT OVERVIEW
Power Key
Front View
256-Color high-resolution TFT display
Keypad
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Power/Speaker connector
USB connector
External antenna
connector
Back View
UNIT OVERVIEW > A TUTORIAL
A Tutorial
Step 2: Press the FIND key. The Find Menu appears.
This tutorial guides you through the steps for finding a restaurant in
your area and then creating a route to it.
If you have a Quest (not a Quest 2), you need to first load detailed
maps onto your Quest. Refer to the setup guide in the DVD-ROM
case. The Quest 2 has map data loaded already; you do not need to
load additional data on the Quest 2.
Step 1: Flip up the antenna and snap your Quest into the vehicle
suction mount. Plug the cable end of the 12-Volt adapter into
your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. See page 4 if you need additional
instructions.
Turn on the Quest. Make certain the antenna is unobstructed as it
Step 3: Highlight the Food & Drink icon located on the Find
Menu (from Step 2) and press the OK key. The list of restaurants in
your area appears on a page similar to the one shown below.
looks for satellites. For example, it cannot establish a satellite fix if
your vehicle is parked in a garage. Position the antenna so that it
is parallel to the surface of
the road for optimal signal
Map page
reception.
When your Quest has
established a satellite fix,
it displays a “Ready to
Navigate” message.
FIND key
Rocker pad
OK key
Use the Rocker pad to
highlight the Food &
Drink icon. Then press
the OK key.
Use the Rocker pad to
highlight a restaurant.
Then press the OK key.
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UNIT OVERVIEW > A TUTORIAL
Step 4: Move down the list of restaurants by pressing the Rocker
pad down. When you see a restaurant you like, highlight it and
press the OK key. Information about the restaurant appears on a
page similar to the one shown below.
Highlight Route To to
create a route to this
restaurant. Then press
the OK key.
Step 5: To create a route to this restaurant, highlight the Route To
button located at the bottom of the page (in Step 4) and then press
OK. Your Quest calculates the route and then provides directions.
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UNIT OVERVIEW > VEHICLE INSTALLATION
Vehicle Installation
To insert the Quest in the cradle:
Select a suitable location for installing the unit that allows routing
of the power cord and does not interfere with vehicle operation.
Refer to the warnings on pages iv–v.
If you are NOT using a remote antenna, be certain to select
a location where the Quest’s flip-up antenna has a relatively
unobstructed view of the sky. For optimal use, position the
antenna parallel to the surface of the road.
NOTE: An optional external remote antenna (Garmin GA 27C)
may be needed when using the unit in a vehicle with a coated
windshield or an in-screen heating system.
To snap the cradle on the suction mount:
1. Align the ball on the end of the suction mount with the
socket (hole) on the back of the cradle.
2. Press firmly to snap the ball into the socket.
1. Flip up the antenna.
2. Angle the Quest forward as shown above. Fit the bottom of
3. Tilt the unit back until it snaps into the cradle.
To mount the vehicle suction mount:
1. To ensure a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield.
2. Pull the lever on the suction cup toward you. Place the
3. Flip the lever toward the windshield. Rotate the cradle to
4. Plug the power cable into an available receptacle.
Release
tab
Cradle
the Quest into the cradle.
suction cup on your windshield.
obtain a maximum viewing angle.
Lever
Suction
cup
Suction
cup tab
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UNIT OVERVIEW > VEHICLE INSTALLATION
Using the Mounting Disk
Use the enclosed mounting disk as an alternative to using the
suction cup mount on your windshield. Select a suitable location on
your dashboard to place the mounting disk. Select a location where
the unit has an unobstructed view of the sky and does not interfere
with the driver’s view of the road or obstruct any controls in the
vehicle.
Removing the Quest and the Mount
To remove the Quest from the mount, gently pull the release tab on
the top of the mount up and remove the Quest.
The cradle and suction mount snap apart and back together. To
remove the mount from the cradle, turn the cradle as far as you can
to the right or left. Apply pressure in that direction until the mount
pops out of the ball socket.
To remove the mount from the windshield, flip the lever toward
you. Pull the rubber tab on the suction cup toward you.
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WARNING: The mounting disk affixes to your dashboard with
permanent adhesive that is extremely difficult to remove after it is
installed.
1. Clean and dry the area on your dashboard where you want
to place the mounting disk.
2. Remove the backing from the permanent mounting
adhesive on the bottom of the disk and place the disk on the
dashboard. Press firmly for several seconds.
3. Pull the lever on the suction cup up (away from the disk).
Place the suction cup mount on top of the disk.
4. Flip the lever down (toward the disk) to secure the suction
cup mount to the disk.
UNIT OVERVIEW > GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Turning the Quest On and Off
Press and hold the Power
it on or off. When turned on, the Welcome page appears briefly,
followed by a Safe Driving Warning Message. Press the OK key
to acknowledge the message, or wait briefly until the Map page
appears. Your Quest automatically starts searching for satellite
signals to find your current location.
Adjusting the External Speaker Volume
You can adjust the volume for the external speaker using two
different methods. Be sure that you properly adjust the volume on
both controls.
You can adjust the volume using the volume
key on the front of the unit to turn
Speaker
Turning Off Satellite Reception for Indoor Use
You can set your Quest for indoor use which stops satellite
reception. As a result, it conserves the battery and speeds up the
searching and mapping operations. Thoroughly familiarize yourself
with the routing features of the Quest by creating practice routes in
simulator mode (Use Indoors).
To turn off satellite
reception:
1. Press the Page
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Highlight Use Indoors
control knob on the external speaker. Test the
sound level by pressing the Speak key.
You can also press and hold the
Speak
key to open the volume slider. Press the
Rocker pad right to raise the volume or left
Volume
control
To turn on satellite reception:
1. Press the Page
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Highlight Acquire Satellites and press OK. The GPS
to lower it. You can quickly press the Speak
key to adjust the volume to a pre-set level
(low, medium, and high).
key to
open the Map page.
and press the OK key.
The GPS function is
disabled.
key to open the Map page.
function is enabled and your Quest begins to acquire
satellites.
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UNIT OVERVIEW > USING THE KEYS
Using the Keys
Use the keys to perform specific tasks such as finding places or planning routes. With the exception of the Power key, press and quickly
release a key to perform its function. If a key has a secondary function, press and hold the key to activate it.
Power—press and hold to turn the Quest on or off.
Press the key once to adjust the illumination of your
screen. When the illumination window appears, use
the Rocker pad to move the slider to the left or right
FIND—press to search for cities, addresses, and
other points of interest. Press FIND twice to activate
the Recent Finds menu. Press and hold FIND to
“Route Home” (see page 19).
to dim or brighten your backlight. Press OK.
OUT—zooms out of the Map page to show a larger
area with less detail. It also scrolls down a list.
Page—press to open pages on your Quest. Press
Page
to close the current window or menu and
return to the previous page. When you are entering
IN—zooms in on the Map page to show a smaller
area with more detail. It also scrolls up a list.
MENU—press to display a menu of options for
the current page. Press MENU twice to open the
Settings menu. Press and hold MENU to activate
the Route Options menu.
Speak—triggers your Quest’s “voice” to repeat
the next turn or current destination when you are
navigating a route. Press and hold to adjust the volume.
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data, press Page
restore the previous value.
OK—press to select items. Press OK to reveal
information pages when panning the Map page. To
save your current location in My Locations, press
and hold OK.
Rocker pad—press to move the highlight and move
map pointer any direction.
to cancel the data entry and
UNIT OVERVIEW > USING THE KEYS
Selecting Options and Entering Data
Use the OK key and the Rocker pad to select options and activate
your selections.
To select and activate an option or on-screen button:
1. Use the Rocker pad to move up, down, right, or left to the
selection or on-screen button.
2. Press OK to activate the feature.
To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:
Press Page
your steps or menus.
. The Page key moves backwards through
Using the On-screen Keyboard
The up arrow changes the
capital letters to lower case
and numbers to symbols.
Return key
The on-screen keyboard opens when you need to enter data, such
as entering an address or changing the name of a saved location.
The on-screen keyboard is used in a variety of places throughout
the Quest. Its appearance may alter, depending on your purpose for
using it, but it always functions in the same way.
Use the Rocker pad to select a letter or number and then press OK.
To create spaces, select the blank space between the Y and Z. Use
the Clear (Back) box to delete letters/numbers. The ◄ and ► keys
are backspace and forwardspace keys. The up arrow changes
the capital letters to lower case and the numbers to symbols. Use
the Return key to create a new line. When you have entered all
text, select Done.
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
BASIC OPERATION
Finding Places and Routing to Them
Use the Find Menu on your Quest to locate and create a route to
a city, street, park, restaurant, or hotel. You can even use the Find
Menu to see rest areas you are approaching on the highway.
Find Menu
Press down on the Rocker pad to see more Find categories.
To find a place and route to it:
1. Press the FIND key. The Find Menu appears.
2. Highlight a category
to help you find your
destination, such as
Food & Drink, Lodging,
Addresses, or All Points
of Interest. Press OK.
A list of places near your
current location appears.
3. Highlight the place and
press OK. An information
page appears.
4. Highlight Route To and
press OK. The Quest
calculates your route.
Find Menu Results List
Information Page
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
Advanced Search Methods and Tips
The search results list can be quite long. Use the following tips to
narrow your results.
Panning and Finding
You can find places that are beyond your current location by
panning to a particular area on the map. Open the Map page and
pan the map to the location. Press the FIND key, and all find
Entering Containing Letters
If you know letters contained in the name of the place you seek,
options appear that are near the map pointer. See page 29 for
information about panning the map.
select the <Containing> box. Use
the on-screen keyboard to enter
letters contained in the name. The
more fully you type the name, the
more accurate your search results.
Finding Places Near this Place
After you have found a place, open the item’s information page.
To find another place (such as a hotel or restaurant) near this place,
highlight Find Near and press OK.
For example, typing “SU” in order to
find Sun’s Deli returns names such
as Subway and Tropik Sun.
Using the Containing Field
Saving this Place to My Locations
After you have found a place, open the item’s information page.
Highlight Save and press OK to save this place to My Locations.
Searching Sub-Categories
If you would like to search for
a type of food (such as Chinese,
Deli, International, or Fast Food),
highlight the All Categories box and
press OK. Highlight a food category
(sub-category) and press OK. A new
filtered list appears with the selected
Using Sub-Categories
Using the Information Page Menu
After you have found a place, open the item’s information page and
press the MENU key to reveal more options.
To see where this item is located on the map, select
For step-by-step directions from the restaurant to your current
location, select Directions to Me. Select Find Near Current
Route to list all places along your current route.
category.
Show Map.
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Finding an Address or Intersection
To search for an address or intersection, select the Addresses or
Intersections icon from the Find Menu.
To find an address or intersection:
1. Press FIND, highlight Addresses or Intersections, and
press OK.
2. Highlight a country or state and press OK.
3. To search all cities, highlight Search All Cities and press
OK. To spell the city name or enter a postal code, highlight
Spell City, press OK, and enter the city name or postal
code.
NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.
BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
4. Enter the address number and street using the on-screen
keyboard. For intersections, you only need to enter street
names.
5. A list of addresses or intersections appears. Highlight the
place you are looking for, and press OK.
6. To create a route to this address, highlight Route To and
press OK.
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
Finding a City
To search for a city, select Cities from the Find Menu. A list of 50
cities near your current location appears.
To find a city:
1. Press FIND, highlight Cities, and press OK. A list of cities
appears. Use the Rocker pad to move down the list.
2. Highlight the <Containing> box and press OK to narrow
your results or find a city not on the list. Type in the name of
the city using the on-screen keyboard.
3. Highlight the city name and press OK. An information page
appears for that city.
4. To go to this city, highlight Route To and press OK.
Finding an Exit
Select Exits from the Find Menu to locate exits on highways,
freeways, and interstates.
To find an exit:
1. Press the FIND key, highlight Exits, and press OK. All exits
on the highway or interstate that are closest to your current
location are listed.
2. To search for a particular exit, press MENU, highlight Select
Exit Road, and press OK. Enter the name of the road using
the on-screen keyboard.
3. If you know you want to stop at an exit that has a particular
type of service, such as a gas station or rest area, you can
narrow the number of exits by selecting the All Categories
box and pressing OK. Select a category from the list.
4. Use the Rocker pad to highlight an exit from the search
results list and press OK. An information page for that exit
appears. If the exit contains services, these businesses
appear on the exit’s information page. Highlight the
business you want to visit and press OK to view information
about it.
5. To go to this exit, highlight Route To and press OK.
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
Finding Recently-Found Places
Your Quest stores the 50 most recent places you have found and
viewed. The most recently-reviewed item is on the top of the list.
Deleting Recently-Found Places
If you want to delete a place from the Recent Finds list, highlight
the place’s name and highlight the red . Press OK, and the name
is removed from the list.
To find a recently-found place:
1. Press FIND, highlight Recent Finds, and press OK. A list of
recently-found items appears.
2. To narrow your search,
highlight All Categories and
press OK.
3. Highlight a category from the
list and press OK. The 15
most recent finds from the
category appear.
4. Highlight the place and
press OK.
5. To create a route to this
place, highlight Route To
and press OK.
To remove all names in the Recent Finds list, press MENU while
on the Recent Finds page. Highlight Remove All and press OK.
The Quest only stores places that you actually view. For example,
suppose you search for a restaurant by name and five names appear.
If you view information on two of them, then these two restaurants
are stored in your Recent Finds list.
NOTE: Deleting an item from the Recent Finds list only
removes the item from this list. It does not delete the actual city
from the Map page, your find database, or My Locations.
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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM
Planning a Trip
If you are planning a trip and would like to find vacation spots
ahead of time, consider using the “chain find” method described
below. You can also follow these instructions for finding places
while you are already on a trip.
1. Find the city you plan to visit. See page 12 for more
instructions. In our example, Overland Park, KS is chosen.
2. Highlight Find Near and
press OK. Highlight Lodging
to look for a place to stay in
Overland Park.
3. Your Quest returns the
names of places to stay.
Highlight the name and then
press OK. In our example,
Bed and Breakfast Kansas
City is the lodging place.
4. From the Bed and Breakfast
information page, highlight
Find Near and press OK.
Then highlight Food & Drink
and press OK.
5. A list of all eating establishments near Bed and Breakfast
Kansas City appears. Highlight the name of the restaurant
and then press OK.
6. To save the restaurant to your My Locations list, highlight
Save from the information page.
Restaurants near your lodging choice in Overland Park
You can also find entertainment, services, and a variety of other
places near your chosen lodging area in the city of your choice.
When you are ready to take your trip, simply find these places in
your Recent Finds or My Locations list. For more information on
trip planning, see “Planning and Modifying Routes” on page 22.
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BASIC OPERATION > MY LOCATIONS
My Locations
You can save your favorite places to the My Locations category of
the Find Menu. This allows you to easily find your favorite places
later. For example, if you have found a great campsite, you can
save the place to My Locations. Then when you want to return to
the campsite, you can easily find it and route to it.
Saving Your Favorite Places in “My Locations”
You can save up to 500 locations using four basic methods. All of
the saved locations stay stored until you delete them. You can also
upload them to your personal computer using MapSource.
Where Am I?
You will never be lost with your Quest! Use the Where Am I?
feature to find out where you are and save your location. This is
particularly useful if you are traveling off road or any place where
street signs or navigational markers are not available.
You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present
location. You can determine the satellite fix by looking at the GPS
page.
To find out where you are and save your location:
1. Press the FIND key and then highlight Where Am I? and
• Save an item you have found using the Find Menu.
• Save your present location using the Where Am I? feature.
2. A Where Am I? page
• Save a new location from the map using the Rocker pad.
• Enter a new location’s position coordinates manually.
Saving an Item from the Find Menu
As discussed in the previous sections, you can save items you have
found using the Find Menu.
To save a place from the Find Menu:
1. Press FIND. Highlight the search category and press OK.
2. Highlight the place you want to save and press OK.
3. From the information page, highlight Save and press OK.
press OK. Or, press and hold the OK key.
appears, listing your current
location and the nearest
major intersections, if
available. Highlight Save
and press OK to save your
location to My Locations.
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BASIC OPERATION > MY LOCATIONS
Saving a Map Location
As you pan around the map, you can save a location you see to My
Locations. See page 29 for information about panning the map.
Entering a Location’s Coordinates
You can manually enter location coordinates to create a location.
This method can be useful for creating a location at a specific
latitude/longitude position from a paper map or chart.
To save a place on the map to My Locations:
1. Press Page
Map page.
2. Press the Rocker pad to
select the place you want to
save. Press OK.
3. An Information page opens.
Highlight Save and press
OK.
4. A Saved as My Location page
opens. This page allows you
to rename the saved location,
select a new symbol, and
file the saved location in a
category. Highlight the onscreen OK button and press
the OK key when you are
finished.
to open the
To enter a location’s coordinates:
1. Press and hold the OK key. Highlight Save and press OK
2. On the Saved as My Location page, use the Rocker pad to
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the position
4. To change other information, highlight the appropriate field
(or use your favorite method discussed in the previous
section).
highlight the Location field and press OK.
coordinates and press OK when finished.
and press OK. After entering your changes, highlight the
on-screen OK button and press the OK key.
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BASIC OPERATION > MY LOCATIONS
Editing a Saved Location
You can edit many aspects of a saved location: the name, symbol,
location coordinates, comment, elevation, and category.
To edit the saved location:
1. Press the FIND key. Highlight My Locations and press OK.
2. Highlight the saved location you want to edit and press OK.
3. Highlight the item you want to
change and press OK.
4. Use the on-screen keyboard
to enter new information.
5. When you are done editing
the saved location, press the
Page
key to exit.
To create a saved location category:
1. Press the FIND key. Highlight My Locations and press OK.
2. Highlight the saved location you want to edit and press OK.
3. Highlight the Categories field and press OK.
4. Highlight Edit… and press OK.
5. Highlight Add New… and press OK.
6. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the new
To assign a category to a saved location:
1. Press the FIND key. Highlight My Locations and press OK.
2. Highlight the saved location you want to edit and press OK.
3. Highlight the Categories field and press OK.
4. From the list, highlight the category you want to assign the
Organizing Saved Locations into Categories
You can organize your saved locations into categories to help you
manage and use your saved locations. For example, you can create
a “Vacation” category that stores all of the saved locations for your
upcoming vacation. When the vacation is over, you can simply
delete all the saved “Vacation” locations by pushing a few buttons.
To delete a category:
1. Press the FIND key. Highlight My Locations and press OK.
2. Highlight the location you want to edit and press OK.
3. Highlight the Categories field and press OK.
4. Highlight Edit… and press OK.
5. Highlight the category you want to delete. Highlight the red
category. Highlight Done and press OK when finished.
saved location to and press OK.
to the right of the category and press OK to delete it.
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BASIC OPERATION > MY LOCATIONS
Deleting Saved Locations
You can delete saved locations when they are no longer needed.
Finding My Locations
When you save an item, it is saved in the My Locations category
of the Find Menu. To find a location you have saved, open the My
To delete a saved location:
1. Press the FIND key. Highlight
My Locations and press OK.
2. Highlight the saved location
you want to delete.
3. Highlight the red
right of the location and press
OK to delete it.
to the
Locations category of the Find Menu.
To delete saved locations by symbol or category:
1. Press the FIND key, highlight My Locations, and press OK.
2. Press MENU, highlight Delete…, and press OK.
3. Highlight By Symbol… or By Category… and press OK.
4. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the saved
location you want to delete and press OK. When deleting
by category, highlight the category you want to delete and
press OK.
5. Highlight Yes and press the OK key to confirm. Highlight No
and press OK to exit without deleting.
To find a saved location:
1. Press the FIND key, highlight My Locations, and press OK.
2. To narrow your search, highlight All Categories and press
OK. Highlight the category the saved location is assigned to
and press OK.
3. To further narrow your search, highlight All Symbols and
press OK. Highlight the symbol assigned to the saved
location and press OK.
4. Use the Rocker pad to select the saved location and press
OK to open the information page.
5. Highlight Route To and press OK to go to this location.
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BASIC OPERATION > SETTING YOUR HOME LOCATION
Setting Your Home Location
Your Quest allows you to set a “Home” location that can be your
To route Home:
Press and hold the FIND key. The Quest automatically
home, office, or any other place to which you return most often.
After you set your Home location, you can quickly create a route
to your Home Location. For example, if you are traveling in a
new city or down an unknown street and you want to easily find
your way home, simply press and hold the FIND key. Your Quest
Changing Your Home Location
If you travel frequently, you may want to change your Home
location to a new location, such as a hotel or your meeting place, so
you can find your way “home” in unfamiliar surroundings.
automatically redirects you to your Home location.
To change your Home location:
1. Press FIND, highlight My Locations, and press OK.
2. Highlight your
3. Follow the previous instructions to reset your Home
To set a Home location:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK. A
Route Options menu appears.
2. Highlight Set Home Location and press OK.
3. Highlight one of the three options and press OK.
4. Find your Home location using the selected option. Your
Home location is set.
creates a route to your Home location.
Home location and then highlight the red .
Press OK. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm.
location.
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BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACBACK
Using TracBack
The Quest records an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log”
as you travel. As a result, you can retrace your recent movements
using the TracBack
when navigational markers are not readily available.
®
feature. This feature is particularly useful
The track log starts recording as soon as the Quest gets a location
fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start
traveling. When the track log is full, new track points overwrite the
oldest track points.
If you have selected to follow roads (Faster Time
or Shorter Distance), the Quest create a turn-byturn route to the selected end point. Follow the
route just as you would follow any route.
To use TracBack:
1. Press the FIND key, highlight Where Am I?, and press OK.
2. Highlight TracBack and press OK.
3. If you want to travel to the beginning of your track, highlight
Yes and press OK.
To select a spot along your track to travel to, highlight No
and press OK. Use the Rocker pad to select the point to
which you want to travel and press OK.
4. A TracBack Preference window appears. Highlight the
preferred method and press OK.
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If you selected to follow the track, you can use the Map page and
the Compass page to guide you along the path. See the next page
for more information about the Compass page.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACBACK
Following Your Track with the Compass Page
If you have selected to follow your track
(Follow Track), the Quest traces your path to
If the arrow points up, you are going in the correct direction. If the
arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow
until it points up, then continue in that direction.
the destination. You can use the Map page and
Compass page to navigate to your destination.
Press the Page
the page features a rotating “compass ring” that shows your course
while you are moving. Your present heading is indicated at the top
of the compass ring. The direction of the next turn is indicated by
an arrow in the middle of the compass ring and a bearing “bug” on
the outside of the compass ring. Directions to your next point or
turn appear in the top text bar.
Text bar
Rotating
compass ring
Bearing pointer
key to view the Compass page. The middle of
You can change the data fields on the Compass page just as you can
on the Map page (page 30). For a complete list and description of
data field options, see page 45.
Instead of the bearing pointer, you can use a course pointer. Press
MENU, highlight Course Pointer, and press OK. The course
pointer now appears in the center of the compass to show you how
to get back on course.
Bug indicator
Data fields
NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to update and
display your heading accurately.
NOTE: The Compass page is only available when you are
following a TracBack using the Follow Track method.
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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES
Planning and Modifying Routes
4. From the Route Planner page, highlight
Use the Quest’s Route Planner feature to plan your routes before
you even leave the house. The Route Planner allows you to select
a start point and a destination, and it automatically saves the route.
You can also modify the route to add extra stops (via points) or
avoid certain roads.
Planning a Route
Planning routes is fast and easy: simply pick a starting location and
an ending location.
To plan a route:
1. Press MENU, highlight
Route Options, and
press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner
and press OK. From the
Route List page, highlight
New and press OK.
3. From the Route Planner
page, highlight <Select your starting location> and press
OK. Highlight one of the four options (described to the right)
and press OK. Select your starting location.
Highlight Navigate to start navigating this route. If you want to
stop a route, select Stop Navigation from the Route Options menu.
To resume the route, select Resume Navigation.
Finding Route Points
Your Quest provides four options for selecting your starting and
ending locations:
None—begin the route wherever you are located at the present
time.
Current Location
you are currently located. For example, if your current location is
at 915 Elm, the Quest enters this address as the Current Location.
Find Menu—search for a starting or ending location using the
Find Menu.
Use Map—find a point on the Map page. When the Map page
appears, use the Rocker pad to move the map pointer to the
location and press OK.
<Select your
destination> and press OK. Highlight one of the options
and press OK. Select your ending location.
—begin or end the route at the address at which
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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES
Saving a Route
You Quest automatically saves a route created with the Route
Planner. Also, you can save an active route during navigation or
after you have reached the destination.
To save an active route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Save Route and press OK. Press OK again at the
verification window.
Your Quest can hold up to 50 saved routes. If you have saved
routes prior to taking a trip, you only need to retrieve the
appropriate route and activate it as you prepare to leave.
The vehicle icon indicates
the route is active.
To select a saved route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK. A list of your saved
routes appears.
Deleting a Saved Route
You can delete a single route or all of the saved routes that exist in
your Quest.
3. Highlight the name of the route and press
information page for your selected route appears.
4. To activate the route, highlight Navigate and press OK.
5. If you want to change the route by adding via points, use the
Rocker pad to highlight the Via Points box and press OK.
See “Adding Via Points” in this section for more information.
OK. An
To delete a route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK. A list of your saved
routes appears.
3. To delete one route, highlight the name of the route. Use the
Rocker pad to highlight the red to the right of the route
name and press OK. Highlight Yes when the verification
window appears and press OK.
To delete all saved routes, press the MENU key. Highlight
Delete All and press OK. Highlight Yes when the
verification window appears and press OK.
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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES
Recalculating a Route
The Quest automatically recalculates your route if you stray from
the current route. You can also prompt the Quest to recalculate your
route. For example, if you change your route preference (page 38),
you can recalculate your route based on your new preference.
To
recalculate your route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Recalculate and press OK.
Adding a Detour
When you are navigating a route, you might need to take a detour
to avoid a roadblock or construction. After you select a detour
distance, your Quest calculates a new route and provides you with
new driving instructions. The detour is saved until you stop the
current navigation or until you turn off the unit.
To set a detour:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and
press OK.
2. Highlight Detour and press OK.
3. Highlight a detour distance and press OK.
Your Quest makes every possible attempt to get you back on the
original route at your requested distance; however, the distance
may be longer if no other roads can take you back to your original
route. Sometimes, the route you are currently taking might be the
only reasonable option. If so, you will not be able to take a detour.
Adding Via Points
Via points are extra stops you make on the way to your final
destination. You can add stops to the route you are currently
navigating, to the route you are planning, or to a route that you
have previously saved.
To add via points to a saved route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK.
3. Highlight the route to add the extra stops to and press OK.
4. Highlight <Select to add via point> and press OK.
5. Highlight a method to find the location and press OK.
6. Highlight the location of the point. Continue until all points
are added to the route.
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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES
Arranging Via Points
When you have entered all of the points, your Quest can arrange
them in the most efficient order so that you can visit each point
without a lot of extra traveling.
Adds a via point (extra stop) and places it ahead of the
existing point.
Deletes the point.
The unit rearranges all of your extra stops based on your route
preference (Faster Time, Shorter Distance, or Off Road). See page
38 for more information on route preferences. If you change your
Moves the point up or down.
To arrange the order of the via points:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK.
3. Highlight the route you want to arrange and press OK.
4. Select the point you would like to move in the route order.
Highlight the up or down arrow and press OK. The
point is moved up or down one spot.
5. Continue arranging the points as necessary.
route preference, recalculate the route based upon the new route
preference (page 24).
Deleting Via Points
If you decide that you no longer want to visit one of your via
points, select that point and use the Rocker pad to highlight the
red to the right of the via point. Press OK, and the point is
immediately removed from the route.
To optimize the route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK.
3. Highlight the route you want to arrange and press OK.
4. Press MENU, highlight Optimal Via Order, and press OK.
To reverse the order of the route:
1. Press MENU, highlight Route Options, and press OK.
2. Highlight Route Planner and press OK.
3. Highlight the route you want to reverse and press OK.
4. Press MENU, highlight Reverse Route, and press OK.
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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES
Avoiding Roads and Areas
You can avoid areas and certain road types on your route. For
example, if an area of roads is usually highly congested, you can
add that area to your Avoid List.
To add an avoidance to your route:
1. Press and hold MENU to open the Route Options menu.
2. Highlight Avoidances and press OK.
3. Highlight the maneuver or road type you want to avoid and
press OK. The Quest avoids all roads types that have a
check mark in the Avoid… box.
Avoidances Page
The Avoidances page, shown to the left, lists the avoided road with
a default name (the street names).
To avoid a road:
1. Press and hold MENU to open the Route Options menu.
2. Highlight Avoidances and press OK.
3. Highlight the Add… button and press OK.
4. Highlight Road Avoidance and press OK to select a street
to avoid on your routes. A map appears, enabling you to
mark a “start point” on a road.
5. Use the Rocker pad to move the map pointer to the
beginning point of the road you want to avoid and press OK.
A blue push pin marks the start point.
6. Use the Rocker pad to move the map pointer to the end of
the road you want to avoid and press OK.
7. A map of the avoided road appears. Press OK.
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To avoid an area:
1. Press and hold MENU to open the Route Options menu.
2. Highlight Avoidances and press OK.
3. Highlight the Add… button and press OK.
4. Highlight Area Avoidance and press OK. A map appears,
enabling you to mark a “start point.”
5. Use the Rocker pad to move the map pointer to the first
corner of the area you want to avoid and press OK. A blue
push pin marks the start point.
6. Use the Rocker pad to move the map pointer to the far
corner of the area you
want to avoid and press
OK. You have drawn a
dark rectangle around the
area you want to avoid.
7. A map of the avoided area
appears. Press OK.
The Avoidances page, shown to
the right, lists the avoided area with a default name (Area 000).
After you enter the avoid areas and roads, your Quest avoids these
roads/areas unless no other roads are available, until you remove
them from the Custom Avoidances list, or until you uncheck them.
To uncheck an avoidance, select the check box to the left of the
avoidance name and press OK. An unchecked box indicates that
the road/area will not be avoided.
To change the name of an avoidance, select the A and use the
on-screen keyboard to create a new name. Select the clock to
choose the date that you want the avoidance to expire. Select the
red to permanently delete the avoidance.
Uncheck the
box to the
left of the
avoidance to
deactivate it.
A
Clock
Red X
Avoidances Page
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USING THE MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE
USING THE MAIN PAGES
Zooming In and Out of the Map
The map has many zoom ranges, from 20 ft to 500 mi. Zoom in
Map Page
The Map page is one of the main pages of the Quest. Whether you
and out of the map by pressing the IN and OUT keys. The current
zoom range is displayed at the bottom left corner of the map.
are navigating a route or simply traveling with your Quest turned
on, the map shows your current location and surrounding street
detail. Customizable information boxes called data fields provide
information such as your current speed, your traveling direction,
and names of upcoming streets.
A text bar at the top of the map indicates the status of the Quest’s
GPS receiver. When you turn on your Quest, the text bar indicates
that the Quest is attempting to locate satellites. After the Quest
locates satellites and establishes a “fix” on your location, the text
bar reads “Ready to Navigate.”
Text barPosition icon
(You are here)
To zoom in and out:
• Press the OUT key to zoom out.
• Press the IN key to zoom in.
When the selected zoom exceeds the resolution of the data in use,
“overzoom” appears below the zoom range. When MapSource®
Data fields
Zoom range
data is used, “mapsource” appears below the zoom range.
Base map
at 5-mile zoom
MapSource (detailed) map
at 500-foot zoom
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USING THE MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE
Panning the Map
You can pan the map with the map pointer to view areas of the
To re-center your location on the screen:
When you are finished panning the Map, press the Page
map that are not visible on the screen. As you pan past the edge of
the screen, the map moves to provide continuous map coverage.
The position icon indicates your present location and may not
be visible on the screen when you pan the map.
To pan the map:
Press up, down, right, or left on the Rocker pad.
The map pointer moves the map so you can view different
parts of the map.
As you move the pointer, the distance and bearing from your
Use the pointer to select on-screen map features and review the
item directly from the map.
To
1. Use the Rocker pad to move the pointer to the location or
2. Press OK to view more information about the point. The
present location to the pointer appear in the distance bar. The map
pointer’s location coordinates also appear in the bar. When you
zoom while panning the map, the map pointer stays centered on the
screen.
Position icon
Map pointer
key. The map automatically moves to show your present
location.
view details about an on-screen point:
map item. If several items are grouped closely together,
zoom in closer for a better view.
information and on-screen buttons vary depending on the
type of item selected.
Distance bar
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USING THE MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE
Viewing the Map Orientation
You can orient the map in one of two ways. North Up shows the
Map page with North always at the top, as if you were reading a
paper map. Track Up allows the map to automatically rotate so
your direction of travel always appears at the top of the Map page.
If you are using Track up, a white N indicator, in the top left corner
of the Map page, points to the North.
Your Quest is set to show the Map page in Track Up orientation
until you zoom out to the 200-mile zoom range or above. To
change the map orientation settings, see page 34.
Track Up
North Up
Data Fields
The Map page displays data fields on the right-hand column of the
page. Information in these fields changes depending on whether
you are navigating a route or just traveling with the Quest turned
on. Data fields also appear on the Trip Information page (page
33) and the Compass page (page 21). For a complete list and
description of data field options, see page 45.
To change the data fields on the Map page:
1. Open the Map page and press the MENU key.
2. Highlight Edit Fields and press OK.
3. Use the Rocker pad to highlight the data field you want to
4. Highlight the new data field type in the list and press OK.
5. When you are finished changing the data fields, press Page
change and press OK.
to exit.
Data fields
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USING THE MAIN PAGES > NEXT TURN PAGE
Next Turn Page
When you are navigating a route, the Next Turn page opens
periodically to alert you that you need to turn soon. The Next Turn
The Next Turn page opens and announces the same instructions for
an upcoming turn up to three times:
• Immediately after you make a turn, the Next Turn page
page displays a picture of the turn and provides text instructions.
This page disappears after a few seconds. If you need to see it
again, press the Speak key.
Route line
Next Turn
Miles until you
reach the turn
Approximate
time left until you
reach the turn
Next Turn Page
An added bonus to the Next Turn feature is that the Quest “voice”
announces upcoming turns. If you are using the 12-Volt adapter
that includes the external speaker and you cannot safely view the
Next Turn page, you can hear the verbal directions. Refer to page 6
to see how to adjust the volume on the external speaker.
• As you approach the upcoming turn, the Next Turn page
• Just before the upcoming turn, the Next Turn page appears
The Next Turn page disappears after a few seconds, and the page
that you were previously viewing reappears. If you want to close
the Next Turn page and return to the previous page, press the Page
key.
If you want to see the Next Turn page again, press the
and it reappears. You also can hear the announcement.
The Next Turn page is only available when you are navigating to a
destination.
announces the next turn and the distance to the turn. So, if
the next turn is not for 20 miles, you do not need to worry
about navigation instructions for quite a while.
appears again. This message is announced in order to alert
you to change lanes if necessary and start looking for signs
in anticipation of the upcoming turn.
one last time for that particular turn.
Speak key,
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USING THE MAIN PAGES > CURRENT ROUTE PAGE
Current Route Page
Another page that is visible when navigating is the Current Route
page, which provides step-by-step route instructions from start to
finish. Press Page
The Current Route page displays directions for your entire route.
to open the Current Route page.
You can move through the entire list of turns by using the
pad. Highlight any of the turns on the list and press OK to view the
Next Turn page for that turn.
The Current Route page is only available when you are navigating
to a destination.
You can look beyond the next turn and even get an estimated idea
of what time you will reach an upcoming turn, provided you do not
make stops along the way.
Direction of turn
Cumulative distance to this turn
from your current location
Total distance to the destination
from your current location
Current Route Page
Rocker
Upcoming driving instructions
Final destination
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Trip Information Page
If you are making a long trip, the Trip Information page may be
very useful. It indicates your current speed and records many
helpful statistics about your trip.
Be certain to reset the trip information (data) before beginning
a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the Quest powered on
in order to receive satellites. This allows the unit to accurately
measure elapsed time during the trip.
Indicates the unit is connected to
an external power source and is
being charged
Indicates the unit is connected to
Trip Information Page
To reset the trip data or the maximum speed:
1. Press Page
2. Highlight the Trip or Max buttons and press OK. A message
appears asking if you want to reset the data.
3. Highlight Yes and press OK. The data is reset.
to open the Trip Information page.
an external power source and is
fully charged
USING THE MAIN PAGES > TRIP INFORMATION PAGE
To change the data fields:
1. Press Page
press the MENU key.
2. Highlight Edit Fields and press OK. A field in the first row,
first column is highlighted, indicating that it can be changed.
3. Use the Rocker pad to highlight the field you want to
change. Press OK to display a list of field choices. Highlight
the appropriate choice and press OK.
4. Repeat Step 3 until you have finished changing the fields.
Then press Page
to open the Trip Information page and then
.
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST > CUSTOMIZING THE MAP PAGE
CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST
You can adjust the Quest’s settings to suit your needs. You can
make most changes through the Settings page. Access this page by
pressing the MENU key once and then selecting Settings. You can
also access it by pressing the MENU key two times.
Layout Tab
Navtext—displays or hides the
navigational text.
Turn Pointer—
the turn pointer that appears
on the Map page when you are
navigating.
Data fields—displays or hides data fields on the Map page. If you
choose to hide the data fields on the Map page, the turn pointer
appears in the lower right-hand side of the page.
Map Tab
Your Quest’s factory settings (or default settings) do not need to be
changed in order for your unit to function.
Customizing the Map Page
You can customize the way information appears on the Map page.
Press MENU twice, highlight Map Setup, and press OK. A Map
Setup page appears, which features six sections.
Map Detail—adjusts the amount of detail that is displayed on your
Map page. A higher detail level causes the map to redraw slowly.
For everyday use, keep the view level set to Normal.
Orientation—North Up displays the map with North at the top.
Track Up rotates the map so your current direction of travel is at
the top of the page. See page 30 for more information.
Road Lock—when On, the Quest places the position icon on the
nearest road. Select Off when you are not traveling on roads.
displays or hides
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST> CUSTOMIZING THE MAP PAGE
AutoZoom—when On, the Map page zooms in and out as you
travel. As you approach a turn, the Map page progressively zooms
in. After the turn is completed, it zooms out to show the next turn.
Color Mode
—select Land or Water. Unless you are using marine
map, such as BlueChart, you will probably keep Land, which is the
default value. Water displays the color of water as white instead of
blue.
Text Size—specifies how large or small the names of items appear
on the map. If you do not want the name of an item to appear
on the Map page, select Off in the Text Size field. Names with
Medium and Large letters also appear in bold.
Hide Above—specifies the maximum zoom range at which a map
item appears. If Auto is selected, the maximum zoom range is
determined by the Detail setting. If Off is selected, the item is not
shown. Some map data is only visible at certain zoom ranges.
Line, Point, City, and Area Tabs
Line tab—controls how the track log, railroads, and street labels
are displayed on the Map page.
Point tab—controls how My Locations, exits, and points of
interest (POIs) are displayed on the Map page.
City tab—controls how cities of various sizes are displayed.
Area tab
—controls how rivers, lakes, parks, and points of interest
are displayed on the Map page.
The Line, Point, City, and Area tabs contain two common settings,
Text Size and Hide Above:
Restoring Map Setup Default Settings
You can restore map settings for each individual tab or for all tabs.
To
1. Press MENU twice, highlight Map Setup, and press OK.
2. Open the tab on which you want to restore the settings.
3. Press MENU.
4. To restore the settings on the open tab, highlight Restore
5. To restore all map setup settings, highlight Restore All Map
restore settings for the map setup:
Map Settings and press OK.
Settings and press OK.
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST > CUSTOMIZING THE DISPLAY
Customizing the Display
You can change the lighting and color on the Quest for optimal
viewing. Press MENU twice, select Display Setup, and press OK.
Backlight Timeout—specifies the amount of time the backlight
stays on when you are not pressing keys. The timeout only applies
To customize the colors:
1. Highlight Custom for the Color Mode and press OK.
2. Highlight an item you would like to customize and press OK.
3. Highlight Change and press OK. A color grid appears.
4. Use the Rocker pad to place the pointer over the color you
when you are using the Quest on battery power.
Backlight Intensity—specifies how strong the backlight appears.
5. Highlight Save Colors and press OK.
Operating the backlight at a higher percentage (intensity) uses up
the battery power more quickly.
Color Mode
—sets the color mode for your viewing preferences.
Daytime shows a bright and lighter background. Nighttime shows
a black background for easier viewing during the night. Auto
allows the Quest to automatically switch between the two at sunrise
and sunset. Custom allows you to create your own color scheme
for a variety of objects, such as labels, buttons, and text bars.
To restore the color settings, press the MENU key, highlight
Restore Settings
want to use and then press OK. The new color appears for
the item you selected.
Sample page
displaying
custom colors
Custom Color page
, and press OK.
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST> CUSTOMIZING THE OVERALL SYSTEM SETUP
Customizing the Overall System Setup
You can customize various system setup features on your Quest.
Press MENU two times, highlight System Setup, and press OK.
GPS Mode—sets GPS to Normal, WAAS, Battery Saver (which
periodically turns off the GPS receiver to save battery power), or
GPS Off. See “Understanding GPS” beginning on page 42 for
more information.
Voice Guidance
• Automatic with Chime: The unit chimes and then speaks
status messages and guidance messages during route
navigation. For each turn on a route, the voice gives
instructions three times: after you have completed a turn, as
you are approaching the next new turn, and just before you
reach the next turn.
• Automatic: The unit speaks guidance messages during route
navigation, as described above. It does not give chimes.
• Button Only: The unit only speaks when the Speak key
is pressed.
External Power Lost
after 30 seconds when the Quest loses external power. If Stay On
is set, the Quest runs on battery power when external power is lost.
—determines when the Quest “speaks.”
—if Turn Off is set, the unit shuts down
Text Language
language. Changing the text language does not affect the display of
map data or user-entered data. Map data is always displayed in the
language in which it is stored in the map.
Voice Language
Keypress Tone—turns the keypress beep On or Off.
Safe Mode—turns the Safe Mode on and off. When your vehicle
is moving, Safe Mode disables all Quest functions that require
significant operator attention and could distract the driver. When
you come to a complete stop, these features are automatically
enabled. Set to Off to allow a passenger to operate the unit.
To restore these settings, press the
Settings, and press OK.
—changes all on-screen text to the selected
—(Quest 2 Only) changes the spoken language.
MENU key, highlight Restore
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST > CUSTOMIZING THE ROUTE SETTINGS
Customizing the Route Settings
You can customize the Quest’s routing features. Press MENU two
times, highlight Route Setup, and press OK.
Off-Route Recalculate—controls how the Quest recalculates the
route when you depart from its original instructions.
• Prompted: You are asked if you want the unit to recalculate
the route.
• Automatic (Announced): The unit automatically
recalculates and announces to the user that it is recalculating.
• Automatic (Silent): The unit automatically recalculates the
route, but it does not announce to the user it is recalculating.
• Off: The unit does not recalculate when you go off route.
Route Preference
your route. If you change your route preference, recalculate the
route based upon the new preference (page 24).
• Faster Time: Routes are faster to drive but may be longer in
distance.
• Shorter Distance: Routes are shorter in distance but may
take more time to drive.
• Off Road: The route is a direct line from your current
location to your destination. This is useful when you are
traveling outside of map areas, or where no roads exist.
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—determines the criteria used for calculating
• Prompted: You are asked to select the route preference
option before the route is calculated.
Calculation Method—allows you to control how thoroughly the
Quest searches for the perfect route.
• Quickest Calculation: This calculation returns the fastest
results, but it might not find the best route.
• Quick Calculation: This takes a bit more time to calculate,
but generates a better quality route.
• Better Route: This generates an even better quality route,
but takes longer to calculate.
• Best Route: This
generates the best route,
but takes the longest time
to calculate.
Calculate Routes for—allows
you to specify your vehicle type.
The unit optimizes the route for
the vehicle type.
To restore these settings, press the
Settings, and press OK.
MENU key, highlight Restore
CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST> CUSTOMIZING THE UNITS AND TIME SETTINGS
Customizing the Units Settings
Press MENU two times, highlight Units Setup, and press OK.
Distance and Speed—allows you to change the units used to
measure distance. Statute shows speed in miles per hour and
elevation in feet. Metric shows speed in kilometers per hour and
elevation in meters.
Heading Display—displays your direction of travel in cardinal
letters, degrees, or mils.
Location Format—allows you to select from a variety of formats.
Use the default setting if you are unfamiliar with location formats.
Heading—allows you to select a heading. True shows true north
headings and Magnetic automatically calculates the magnetic
variation for the geographical area. User allows you to input a
magnetic variation in the Magnetic Variance field. Grid provides
a true north heading as determined by the Location Format.
Vertical Speed
minute, or meters/second.
Elevation—displays elevation in feet or meters.
Datum—allows you to select from over 100 different map datums
to match almost any paper map or chart. Use the default setting if
you are unfamiliar with map datums.
—displays vertical speed in feet/minute, meters/
To restore these settings, press the
Settings, and press OK.
Changing the Time Settings
Press MENU two times, highlight Time Setup, and press OK.
Time Format
Time Zone
your time zone is not on the
list, select Other to manually
enter the UTC Offset. If you
are not certain what the offset is
between UTC and the local time
zone, enter incremental offset
values until the correct local time
appears. As you move west of the
Prime Meridian
(0° longitude) the offset is negative (-), and as you move east the
offset is positive (+).
Daylight Savings—allows you to turn on (Yes), off (No), or set to
Automatic (Auto) if it is available.
To restore these settings, press the
Settings, and press OK.
MENU key, highlight Restore
—displays time in a 12- or 24-hour format, or UTC.
—allows you to select a time zone from the list. If
MENU key, highlight Restore
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CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST > CHANGING THE TRACK SETUP
Changing the Track Setup
As you travel the Quest automatically records your path in the
Track Log, creating an electronic “bread crumb” trail. This feature
can be enabled or disabled from the Track Setup page. By default,
it is enabled.
Press MENU two times, highlight Track Setup, and press OK.
Track Recording
stop tracks from being recorded.
Wrap When Full
the oldest track points once the log is full. If set to Off, no new
tracks are added until the Track log is cleared.
Record Interval—sets the interval at which track points are
recorded. With Auto, track points are recorded using a formula and
the setting you choose in the Resolution field.
Resolution—selects the frequency at which you want track points
to be recorded based on how you set Record Interval (above).
Higher resolutions cause the track log to fill up more quickly.
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—select Enabled to record tracks or Disabled to
—select On to allow new track points to replace
Percentage Full—shows the percentage of track memory used.
Clear Track
To restore these settings, press the
Settings, and press OK.
—clears all of the points of the track log.
MENU key, highlight Restore
CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST> CUSTOMIZING THE WELCOME PAGE AND VIEWING SOFTWARE AND UNIT INFORMATION
Customizing the Welcome Page
You can customize the Welcome page that appears when you turn
on your Quest.
1. Press MENU two times, highlight Welcome Setup, and
press OK.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to type in your message and
select Done.
When you turn on the Quest again, your message appears.
Default Welcome Page Customized Welcome Page
To use the default Welcome page again, repeat the above process
and clear the text you entered previously.
Viewing Software and Unit Information
The About Quest page displays the software version that is
currently loaded in the Quest. It also shows the Quest’s unit ID
number, which is used for registration and identification purposes.
1. Press MENU two times, and highlight About Quest.
2. Press OK to close the window.
Software updates for your Quest can be found periodically at our
Web site at www.garmin.com.
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UNDERSTANDING GPS > THE GPS INFORMATION PAGE
UNDERSTANDING GPS
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based
navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed
into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally
intended for military applications, but the government made the
system available for civilian use in the 1980s. GPS works in any
weather condition, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There
are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit
and transmit signal information to Earth. The GPS receiver in your
Quest takes this information and uses triangulation to calculate
your exact location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the
time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with the time it was
received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far away
the satellite is. With distance measurements from a few more
satellites, the receiver can determine your location and display it on
the Quest’s Map page.
A GPS receiver must be locked on to at least three satellites
to calculate a 2D location (latitude and longitude) and track
movement. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can
determine your 3D location (latitude, longitude, and altitude).
After your location has been determined, the GPS unit can
calculate other information, such as speed, bearing, track, trip
distance, distance to destination, sunrise and sunset, and time.
WAAS is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide
GPS signal corrections, giving you even better position accuracy.
WAAS corrects for GPS signal errors caused by ionospheric
disturbances, timing, and satellite orbit errors, and it provides vital
integrity information regarding the health of each GPS satellite.
The GPS Information Page
The GPS Information page provides a visual reference of GPS
receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver
status, and position accuracy. To access this page, press MENU,
highlight Settings, and press OK. From the Settings page,
highlight GPS Info and press OK.
GPS satellites are positioned throughout the sky. As soon as you
turn on your Quest, it attempts to acquire satellite signals. The sky
view area on the GPS Information page displays which satellites
are currently in your area.
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UNDERSTANDING GPS > THE GPS INFORMATION PAGE
A signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view; the
satellite’s number (1–33) appears to the left of each bar. The
progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:
• No signal strength bar—the GPS receiver in your Quest is
looking for the satellite indicated. The corresponding number
on the sky view is not highlighted.
• Hollow signal strength bar—the GPS receiver has found
the satellite and is collecting data. The corresponding
number on the sky view is not highlighted.
• Solid signal strength bar—the GPS receiver has collected
the necessary data and the satellite is ready for use. The
corresponding number on the sky view is highlighted.
Sky view
Satellite
status bar
Sky View and Signal Strength Bars
The sky view and signal strength bars indicate the satellites that are
currently visible and which satellites are being used to calculate
a position fix. The signal strength bars also indicate the quality of
each satellite signal.
The sky view provides an overhead view of each satellite position
relative to your unit’s last known location. The outer circle
represents the horizon and shows cardinal heading references. The
inner circle represents an elevation of 45° above the horizon. Any
satellite depicted near the center is directly overhead.
You can set the sky view to Track Up
instead of North Up orientation. Track Up
causes the top of the sky view to align to
your current direction of travel. To change
to Track Up, press MENU while on the GPS
Satellites
Signal
strength
bars
Info page. Then select Skyview Track Up.
Press MENU again and then select Skyview
North Up to change the orientation back to
North Up.
After a fix has been calculated, the Quest updates your location and
ground speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view.
When the Sky View is
shown in North Up, the
red circle indicates your
direction of travel.
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UNDERSTANDING GPS > THE GPS INFORMATION PAGE
Satellite Status Bar
As soon as the GPS receiver in your Quest has collected the
necessary data to calculate a fix, the status bar indicates a position
To select a new location:
1. Press the MENU key, highlight Settings, and press OK.
2. Highlight GPS Info and press OK to open the GPS
fix. The current GPS status and the accuracy of the position fix can
be found in the satellite status bar located at the top of the page.
Poor Satellite Reception Menu
If the Quest cannot establish a position fix after several minutes,
3. Press MENU.
4. Highlight New Location and press OK.
5. A window appears with two options. Highlight either
the Poor Satellite Reception menu appears. The menu might appear
when you first use your Quest or during normal use if the antenna
is shaded or if the unit is used indoors.
The Poor Satellite Reception
menu gives you several
options when an insufficient
number of satellites is received
to determine a position fix.
These options appear when
you press MENU from the
From the Poor Satellite Reception menu, you can turn off GPS
when using the unit indoors, update your approximate location, or
continue to search for the satellites. Updating your approximate
location ensures that the Quest is searching for the correct satellites
and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the unit
turned off.
Information page.
Automatic or Use Map and press OK:
• Select Automatic to put the unit in AutoLocate mode
and begin searching the sky for satellites.
• Select Use Map to select your location on a map page.
Pan and zoom the map and use the map pointer to find
your approximate location. Then press OK.
GPS Info page.
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APPENDIX > QUEST SHORTCUTS AND DATA FIELDS
APPENDIX
Quest Shortcuts
• Press and hold FIND to navigate to your Home location.
• Press and hold
• Press and hold
• Press
• Press
• Press
• Press zoom
• Press
FIND two times to display the Recent Finds page.
MENU two times to display the Settings page.
Power to open the backlight illumination window.
MENU and IN at the same time to shut off the Quest if
it locks up.
Data Fields
The following data fields are available in your Quest:
Accuracy GPS—estimated GPS accuracy in feet or meters.
Arrive-Destination—estimated time of arrival at your destination.
Arrive-Next—estimated time of arrival at the next turn.
Bearing—compass direction from your location to your
destination. (Appears only on the Compass page.)
MENU to display the Route Options menu.
OK to display the Where Am I? page.
IN or OUT to scroll up or down a list.
Course—direction from your starting location to a destination.
(Appears only on the Compass page.)
Distance-Destination—distance to your destination.
Distance-Next—distance to your next turn.
Elevation—elevation of your current location.
Heading—current direction of travel. (Not available on the Trip
Information page.)
Location (lat/lon)—displays longitude and latitude of your current
location.
Location (selected)—displays your current location in the position
format you select in Units Setup page (see page 39).
Name-Destination—name of the destination. (Appears only on the
Compass page.)
Name-Next—name of your next upcoming turn or maneuver.
(Appears only on the Compass page.)
Odometer—running total of distance traveled. Unlike the Trip
Odometer, the odometer cannot be reset.
Off Course—distance left or right you are from the original course
(path of travel). (Appears only on the Compass page.)
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Power (Battery)—battery power status.
Speed—current speed, displayed in miles or kilometers per hour.
(Not available on the Trip Information page.)
Speed-Maximum—maximum speed recorded since the Trip
Computer was last reset.
Speed-Moving Average
—average speed of travel in motion since
the Trip Computer was last reset.
Speed-Overall Average
—average speed of travel (including time
stopped) during the time the Quest has been tracking your location.
Sunrise—time of today’s sunrise at the unit’s present location.
Sunset—time of today’s sunset at the unit’s present location.
Time of Day
Time to Destination
—current time.
—estimated time left until you reach your
destination.
Time to Next
To Course
—estimated time left until you reach the next turn.
—direction of travel to get back on course. (Appears
Trip Time-Moving—length of time in motion since the Trip
Computer was last reset.
Trip Time-Stopped
the Trip Computer was last reset.
Trip Time-Total
tracking your location since the Trip Computer was last reset. This
is always equal to Moving Time plus Stopped Time.
Turn—angle difference (in degrees) from the bearing to your
destination and your current line of travel. L means turn left, R
means turn right. (Appears only on the Compass page.)
Velocity Made Good
destination along a desired course. Also referred to as the vector
velocity to your destination. (Appears only on the Compass page.)
Vertical Speed
on the Compass page.)
only on the Compass page.)
—length of time stopped (or stationary) since
—total length of time that the Quest has been
—speed at which you are closing on a
—rate of altitude gain/loss over time. (Appears only
Trip Odometer—running total of distance traveled since the Trip
Computer was last reset.
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APPENDIX > ADDING MAPS TO YOUR QUEST
Adding Maps to Your Quest
You can purchase additional MapSource
your Quest. Information from these maps appear on the Quest’s
Map page just like the current detail maps you transferred from
your computer when you originally set up your Quest.
The maps that were loaded in the Quest 2 when you purchased
it are protected and cannot be erased. For example, if you add
additional maps to your Quest 2, you will not overwrite the
®
maps from Garmin for
Controlling Map Views on the Map Page
You can view a list of your map families on the MapSource Info
page. Map families includes the maps you added from your City
Select® software and maps from additional mapping software you
have recently purchased.
To view the installed maps:
1. Press the MENU key, highlight Settings, and press OK.
2. Highlight Map Info and press OK. The MapSource Info
original maps. Any additional maps you load to the Quest 2 are not
protected. These additional maps will be overwritten each time you
load new maps to the Quest 2.
Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps
In order to unlock additional maps, you need your Unit ID number
(see page 41) and serial number (see page 50).
NOTE: When you transfer additional maps to your Quest, the
existing maps you previously downloaded are automatically
deleted. Therefore, you must transfer them again at the same
time through the MapSource software that is on your computer.
See the MapSource Owner’s Manual for more information.
Map families loaded in your Quest Individual maps loaded
The MapSource Info page lists the MapSource maps that are
loaded onto the unit. For example, North American City Select v6
and European City Select v6 might be listed. These are actually
map families: each map family may contain numerous smaller
maps.
page opens.
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APPENDIX > ADDING MAPS TO YOUR QUEST
To see what smaller maps make up the larger map family, highlight
the map family name and then press OK. A list of all maps within
that map family appears.
To disable a map, uncheck the box next to the map name. If the
maps loaded in your Quest do not overlap, you should not need to
disable map families. If you load maps that cover the same area,
however, you may want to disable one of the map families so that
3. Highlight the map family you want to use for the search and
you can view detail from the other one.
Changing Map Families When Finding Places
If your Quest contains map families that have overlapping
information, you may need to specify a different map family. In
most cases the Quest knows which map family to use for this
particular search.
To change the map family:
1. Press the FIND key, highlight a category, and press OK.
2. Press the MENU key, highlight Select Map, and press OK.
A list of your installed maps that contain searchable cities or
places appears.
press OK. The Quest then returns a list of cities or places
only from this map family.
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APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Size: 4.5” W x 2.2” H x 0.9” D (11.4 x 5.59 x 2.29 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz (155.92 g)
Display: 1.5” W x 2.2” H, 256-color, high resolution, transflective
TFT (160 x 240 pixels), backlit. Compatible with polarized
sunglasses.
Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant to IEC 60529 IPX7
Antenna: Flip-up patch. MCX-type connector for remote antenna.
Temp. Range: 5° to 140° F (-15° to 60° C)
Keypad: Nine multifunction backlit keys
Performance Specifications
Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 parallel channel receiver
Acquisition Times1
Warm: Approximately 15 seconds
Cold: Approximately 45 seconds
AutoLocate®: Approximately 2 minutes
Update Rate: Once per second, continuous
GPS Accuracy
Position2: <15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical
Velocity: 0.05 m/s steady state
DGPS Accuracy
Position2: 3–5 meters (10–16 feet), 95% typical
Velocity: 0.05 m/s steady state
Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’s
Interface: USB 1.1 device
Data Storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Map Storage: Internal
Quest: Available storage for uploaded maps
Quest 2: Full map coverage
Power Specifications
Source: 12/24 VDC with car adapter up to 36 V and internal lithium-ion
battery
Battery Life3: Up to 20 hours (typical use)
Usage: 6 watts maximum at 13.8 VDC
Fuse: AGC/3AG - 1.0 Amp High breaking capacity, rated 1500 A
1
Warm = all data known; Cold = position, time and almanac known;
AutoLocate = almanac known, position and time unknown.
2
Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-
imposed Selective Availability Program.
3
The lithium-ion battery loses capacity as its temperature decreases. Use of
backlight and tones also reduces your battery life.
Changing the Fuse
The tip of the 12-volt adapter contains an
AGC/3AG 1 Amp, high-breaking capacity, 1500
A rated fuse. To change it, unscrew and remove
the black, round end piece. Remove the metal tip
and then remove and replace the fuse.
Fuse
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APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
Product and Regulatory Information
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today! Have the serial number of your Quest handy and connect to
our Web site (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration
link on our Home page.
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located
on the back of the unit behind the antenna) in case your Quest is
lost, stolen, or needs service. Keep your original sales receipt in a
safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Contact Garmin
If you should encounter any difficulty while using your GPS unit,
or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product
Support at 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–
5 PM Central Time. To get help through e-mail and the Internet, go
to www.garmin.com/support/ and click on Technical Support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE QUEST, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded
in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the
normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with
Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and
is protected under the United States of America copyright laws
and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge
that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are
valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source
code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree
not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse
engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any
part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.
You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country
in violation of the export control laws of the United States of
America.
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FCC Compliance
The Quest complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the
for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These
limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more
stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio
The Quest does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs
should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent
damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your
authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
communications if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this Quest product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your
Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/quest/ or www.garmin
.com/products/quest2/. Click Manuals, and then select the
Declaration of Conformity.
RSS-310
This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-310.
receiver.
from that to which the receiver is connected.
help.
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Limited Warranty
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,
Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for
any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING
UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software
or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH
REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR
ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or
call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking
number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly
written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight
charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the
original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251
Online Auction Purchases:
eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction
confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty
service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is
required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package
purchased through an online auction.
International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international
distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is
provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides
local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must
be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
Products sold through online auctions are not
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INDEX
INDEX
A
Adding Mapping Software 47
Addresses, Finding 11
Antenna
External 1, 4
Positioning of Flip-up 1
Area Tab 35
Assign Category 17
AutoZoom 35
Avoid
Area 27
Road 26
Road Type 26
B
Backlight 7, 36
Battery Icons 33
Battery Saver 37
Battery Temperature
Warning
vi
Bearing Pointer 21
Best Route 38
Brightness of the Screen 36
C
Calculate Routes for 38
Categories 17
City, Finding 12
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City Tab 35
Cleaning, Storing vi
Clear Track 40
Color Mode 35, 36
Compass Page 21
Contact Garmin 50
Course Pointer 21
Create a Category 17
Current Route Page 32
Customizing 34
Display Setup 36
Map Setup 34
Route Setup 38
System Setup 37
Track Setup 40
Units Setup 39
Welcome Page 41
D
Data Fields
Compass Page 21
Customizing 34
Definitions 45
Map Page 30
Trip Info Page 33
Datum 39
Daylight Savings 39
Daytime Color Mode 36
Declaration of Conformity 51
Delete
Avoidance
Category 17
Recent Finds 13
Route 23
Saved Location 18
Via Point 25
Detours 24
Directions to Me 10
Display Setup 36
E
Edit a Saved Location 17
Elevation 39
Entering Data 8
Exits, Finding 12
External Power Lost 37
F
Faster Time 38
FCC 51
Finding Places 9–14
Addresses 11
Cities 12
Exits 12
Intersections 11
My Locations 18
Recent Finds 13
Find Key 7
Find Menu 9
Find Near 10
27
Frozen Screen vi
Fuse, 12-Volt Adapter 49
G
GPS 42–44
Mode 37
H
Heading, Units 39
Hide Above 35
Home Location 19
I
Indoor Use 6
Installing in a Vehicle 4
Intersections, Finding 11
K
Keyboard, On-screen 8
Keypress Tone 37
Keys 7
L
Layout Tab 34
Line Tab 35
Location Format 39
Locks Up vi
M
Magnetic Variance 39
Mapping Software, Adding 47
Map Card 28
Map Detail Level 34
Map Info 47
Map Page
Controlling Map
Views 47
Customizing 34
Learning How to
Use 28–30
Map Setup 34–35
Maximum Speed,
Resetting 33
Menu Key 7
Modifying Routes 22
Move around the Map 29
My Locations 15–18.
also
Saved Location
Finding 18
Saving 15
See
N
Navigational Text
(Navtext) 28, 34
New Location 44
Next Turn Page 31
Nighttime Color Mode 36
North Up 34
O
Off-Route Recalculate 38
INDEX
Off Road 38
OK Key 7
On-screen Keyboard 8
Optimal Via Order 25
Orientation 30, 34
Overzoom 28
P
Page Key 7
Panning the Map 29
Percentage Full 40
Point Tab 35
Poor Satellite Reception 44
Postal Code 11
Power Key 7
Q
Quest 2 37, 47
Quickest Calculation 38
R
Recalculating Routes 24
Recent Finds 13
Record Interval 40
Register Your Quest 50
Reset vi
Resetting Trip Data, Max
Speed 33
Reset the Quest vi
Restore Settings
Display 36
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Map Setup 35
System Setup 37, 38,
39, 40
Reverse Route 25
Road Lock 34
Routes 22–27
Deleting 23
Detours 24
Modifying 22
Planning 22
Preference 38
Recalculating 24
Saving 23
Setup 38
Via Points 24
S
Safe Mode vi, 37
Satellite Reception Off 6
Satellite Status Bar 44
Saved Location
Categories 17
Edit 17
Screen Brightness 36
Select Exit Road 12
Select Map Set 48
Serial Number 50
Shortcuts for the Quest 45
Shorter Distance 38
Show Map 10
Signal Strength Bars 43
Simulator Mode 6
Sky View 43
Software Version 41
Speaker Volume 6
Speak Key 7
Specifications 49
Storage vi
Street Detail Level 34
System Setup 37
T
Text Language 37
Text Size 35
Time Zone 39
TracBack 20
Track Log 20
Recording 40
Setup 40
Track Up 34
Trip Data, Resetting 33
Trip Information Page 33
Trip Planning 14
Turn On and Off 6
Turn Pointer 34
Tutorial 2
U
Units Setup 39
Unit ID, Finding 41
Use Current Location 22
Use Find Menu 22
Use Indoors 6
Use Map 22
UTC 39
V
Vehicle Installation 4
Vertical Speed, Units 39
Via Points
Adding 24
Arranging 25
Deleting 25
Optimal Via Order 25
View Details 29
Voice Guidance 37
Voice Language (Quest 2) 37
Volume, Adjusting 6
W
WAAS 37, 42
Warranty 52
Welcome Page,
Customizing 41
Wrap When Full 40
Z
Zoom 28
Zoom In Key 7
Zoom Out Key 7
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.
© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
Garmin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
www.garmin.com
Part Number 190-00556-10 Rev. B
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