Garmin Quest TM, Quest TM 2 User Manual

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

Important Information ............................................................. v

Caring for the Quest ............................................................... vi

Unit Overview ......................................................................1

Introducing the Quest ............................................................. 1

A Tutorial .................................................................................. 2

Vehicle Installation .................................................................. 4

Compact Vehicle Suction Mount .................................................... 4

Extending Vehicle Suction Mount ................................................. 5

Connecting the Vehicle Adapter to Your Vehicle ............................ 6

Using the Mounting Disk ............................................................... 6

Getting Started ........................................................................ 7

Turning the Quest On and Off ........................................................ 7

Adjusting the External Speaker Volume ......................................... 7

Turning off Satellite Reception for Indoor Use .............................. 7

Using the Keys ........................................................................ 8

Selecting Options and Entering Data .............................................. 9

Using the On-screen Keyboard .......................................................9

Basic Operation .................................................................10

Finding Places and Routing to Them ................................. 10

Advanced Search Methods and Tips ............................................ 11

Finding an Address or Intersection .............................................. 12

Finding a City ............................................................................... 13

Finding an Exit .............................................................................13

Finding Recently-Found Places .................................................... 14

Planning a Trip .............................................................................. 15

My Locations ......................................................................... 16

Saving Your Favorite Places in “My Locations” .......................... 16

Editing a Saved Location .............................................................. 18

Organizing Saved Locations into Categories ...............................18

Deleting Saved Locations ............................................................. 19

Finding My Locations .................................................................. 19

Setting Your Home Location ................................................ 20

Changing Your Home Location .................................................... 20

Using TracBack ..................................................................... 21

Following Your Track with the Compass Page ............................. 22

Planning and Modifying Routes .......................................... 23

Planning a Route ........................................................................... 23

Saving a Route .............................................................................. 24

Deleting a Saved Route ................................................................24

Recalculating a Route ................................................................... 25

Adding a Detour ...........................................................................25

Adding Via Points ......................................................................... 25

Avoiding Roads and Areas ............................................................ 27

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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Using the Main Pages .......................................................29

Map Page ................................................................................ 29

Zooming In and Out of the Map ................................................... 29

Panning the Map ........................................................................... 30

Viewing the Map Orientation ....................................................... 31

Data Fields .................................................................................... 31

Next Turn Page ...................................................................... 32

Current Route Page ............................................................... 33

Trip Information Page ........................................................... 34

Customizing Your Quest ..................................................35

Customizing the Map Page ................................................... 35

Layout Tab .................................................................................... 35

Map Tab ........................................................................................ 35

Line, Point, City, and Area Tabs ................................................... 36

Restoring Map Setup Default Settings .........................................36

Customizing the Display ....................................................... 37

Customizing the Overall System Setup .............................. 38

Customizing the Route Settings .......................................... 39

Customizing the Units Settings ........................................... 40

Changing the Time Settings ................................................. 40

Changing the Track Setup .................................................... 41

Customizing the Welcome Page .......................................... 42

Viewing Software and Unit Information .............................. 42

Understanding GPS ...........................................................43

The GPS Information Page ................................................... 43

Sky View and Signal Strength Bars .............................................. 44

Satellite Status Bar ........................................................................ 45

Poor Satellite Reception Menu ..................................................... 46

Appendix ............................................................................47

Quest Shortcuts .................................................................... 47

Data Fields ............................................................................. 47

Adding Maps to Your Quest ................................................. 49

Purchasing Additional MapSource Maps ..................................... 49

Controlling Map Views on the Map Page .....................................49

Changing Map Families when Finding Places ............................ 50

Specifications ........................................................................ 51

Changing the Fuse ................................................................ 52

Installing the Mounting Disk ................................................ 52

Product and Regulatory Information ................................... 54

Product Registration ..................................................................... 54

Contact Garmin ............................................................................. 54

Software License Agreement ........................................................54

FCC Compliance ..........................................................................55

Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 56

Index ...................................................................................57

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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.

• Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the field of airbag deployment. Airbags can propel objects in their path toward the
driver or passengers.

• Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers could impact it in a collision.

• Use a mount to install the unit in your vehicle. Do not place unit unsecured on vehicle dashboard.

Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the Quest while driving. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any
functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over before attempting such operations.

When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the Quest to all available navigation sources, including information from
other 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 lithium-ion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical 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

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 http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

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: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,

INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

CAUTION

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 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 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 system, any navigation system can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Important Information

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 degree. This is
particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.

NOTICE TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA DRIVERS: California Vehicle Code Section 26708 (a) (1) provides that “No person shall drive any
motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows.” Drivers
in California should not use the suction mount on their windshield or side or rear windows. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines,
penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. A disk for attaching the suction mount to a vehicle’s dashboard
is enclosed.

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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

Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using 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. You may use
water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner if needed. To use these
cleaners, apply the liquid to the cloth and wipe the screen.

Storage

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.

Avoid 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, 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.

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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 never used
a Quest or a GPS unit before, try this simple task. You will see that
using your Quest is fast and easy.

Make certain the antenna is unobstructed as it 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 so that it can have the best view of the sky.

Step 1: If you have not already done so, 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

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.

6 if you need additional instructions. Turn on the Quest. When
your Quest has established a satellite fix, it displays a “Ready to
Navigate” message.

Map page

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

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.

Compact Vehicle Suction Mount

The compact suction mount rotates easily on a ball-socket joint.
This type of mount does not extend out using rotating arms. Refer
to the image to below for a picture of the compact vehicle suction
mount.

To insert the Quest in the compact vehicle suction
mount:

1. Flip up the antenna on the back of the Quest.

2. Angle the Quest forward as shown to the right. Fit the

3. Tilt the unit back until it snaps into the mount.

Your Quest has been shipped with one of two types of vehicle
suction mounts: a compact mount or an extending mount. Use
the images to identify which mount you have and follow the
appropriate directions for your mount type.

To remove the Quest from the mount, gently pull the release tab on
the top of the mount up and remove the Quest.

bottom of the Quest into the bottom of the mount.

Mount

Release tab

Tension knob
behind mount

Suction lever

Suction

cup

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UNIT OVERVIEW > VEHICLE INSTALLATION

To mount the compact vehicle suction mount:

1. To ensure a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield.

2. Pull the suction lever on the suction cup toward you. Place
the suction cup on your windshield.

3. Flip the suction lever toward the windshield. Adjust the unit
to obtain a maximum viewing angle.

4. Plug the power cable into an available receptacle.

Extending Vehicle Suction Mount

The extending vehicle suction mount can be identified by the
rotating arm used to adjust the viewing angle. The mount also has
two adjustment knobs on the right side. Refer to the image to below
for a picture of the extending vehicle suction mount.

To insert the Quest in the extending vehicle suction
mount:

1. Flip up the antenna on the back of the Quest.

2. Position the Quest above the mount, aligning the slots on

3. Slide the Quest down into the mount until it snaps into

To remove, firmly press up on the Quest from the bottom middle of
the unit and lift the Quest from the mount.

If necessary, use the tension knob (located just behind the mount on
the arm) to loosen or tighten the tension.

To remove the mount from the windshield, flip the suction lever
toward you. If necessary, pull the rubber tab on the bottom of the
suction cup toward you to loosen the suction cup’s grip.

the sides of the unit with the tabs on the inside of the mount.

place.

Extending

mount

assembly

Mount

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UNIT OVERVIEW > VEHICLE INSTALLATION

To mount the extending vehicle suction mount:

1. Loosen the two adjustment knobs on the right side of the
mount and extend the mount assembly as shown. Retighten
the knobs to keep the mount in place.

2. To ensure a tight grip, clean and dry your windshield and
the inside of the suction cup.

3. Flip the suction lever on the suction cup toward you.

4. Place the suction mount in the selected location on your
windshield.

5. Push the suction lever toward the windshield to tighten
the suction cup to the glass. Apply gentle pressure to the
suction mount to make certain the grip is secure.

To position the mount for maximum viewing, loosen the
adjustment knobs and position the bracket. Tighten the adjustment
knobs when you are done. You can also adjust the bracket’s
horizontal angle by twisting the mount left or right.

To remove the suction cup from the windshield, flip the suction
lever toward you to release the suction cup’s grip. To help release
the grip, pull the rubber tab on the suction cup toward you.

Connecting the Vehicle Adapter to Your Vehicle

The Quest’s suction mount vehicle adapter includes a 12/24-Volt
DC adapter with an external speaker system. Plug the cigarette
lighter portion of the vehicle adapter into an available receptacle in
your vehicle. Make sure the cable does not interfere with vehicle

Suction cup

operation in any way.

Increase or decrease the volume by adjusting the volume control
knob on the side of the speaker.

Mount

Adjustment

knobs

Suction lever pushed down

toward the windshield

Using the Mounting Disk

California drivers, use the enclosed mounting disk as an alternative
to using the suction cup mount on your windshield. See page 52 for
more information

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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 to 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 practicing creating 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 20).

to dim or brighten your backlight. Press OK.

OUT—zooms out of the Map page to show a larger
area with less detail. 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. 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 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

your steps or menus.

Page. 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 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 what rest areas 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 30 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, Fast Food), highlight
the All Categories box and press
OK. Highlight a food category
(sub-category) and press OK. A new
list appears filtered 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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BASIC OPERATION > FINDING PLACES AND ROUTING TO THEM

Finding an Address or Intersection

To search for an address or intersection, select the Addresses or
Intersections icon from the Find Menu. In both cases, a search

wizard appears that allows you to enter street information.

To find an address or intersection:

1. Press FIND, highlight Addresses or Intersections, and
press OK.

2. A Wizard opens. Highlight the state and press OK.

3. Highlight Search All Cities and press OK.

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 road 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 13 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 23.

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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 30 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 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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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
home, office, or any other place to which you return most often.
After you set your Home location, you can opt to go Home. 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 automatically redirects you to your
Home location.

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.

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.

To route Home:

Press and hold the FIND key. The Quest automatically

creates a route to your Home location.

To change your Home location:

1. Press FIND, highlight My Locations, and press OK.

2. Highlight your
Press OK. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm.

3. Follow the previous instructions to reset your Home
location.

Home location and then highlight the red .

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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

BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACBACK

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.

4. A TracBack Preference window appears.
Highlight the preferred method and press
OK.

If you have selected to follow roads (Faster Time or Shorter

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.

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Distance), the Quest create a turn-by-turn route to the selected end
point. Follow the route just as you would follow any route.

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 31). For a complete list and description of
data field options, see page 47.

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. See page
21 for more information.

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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—choose this option to begin the route wherever you are
located at the present time.

Current Location

the address at which 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—choose this option to search for a starting or ending
location using the Find Menu.

Use Map—choose this option to 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.

—choose this option to begin or end the route at

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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 will automatically recalculate 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 39), you can recalculate your route based on your

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.

new preference.

Adding Via Points

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.

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 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
39 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 25).

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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BASIC OPERATION > PLANNING AND MODIFYING ROUTES

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 X 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.

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 35.

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

34) and the Compass page (page 22). For a complete list and
description of data field options, see page 47.

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 7
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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USING THE MAIN PAGES > TRIP INFORMATION PAGE

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

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.

to an external power source and

is fully charged

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 31 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

—choose between Land and 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 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 43 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 many 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 25).

• 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 a bit 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 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 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

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—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.

—select a time zone from the list. If your time zone is

MENU key, highlight Restore

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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.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR QUEST> CHANGING THE TRACK SETUP

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. Press MENU two times, highlight Welcome Setup,
and press OK. 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.
Press MENU two times, highlight About Quest, and press OK.

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 which satellites 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 a “bird’s eye” 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
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.
The status bar displays one of the following messages:

Searching for Satellites

available satellites in view.

Locating Satellites—the GPS receiver is locating satellites and
determining which ones are visible at your location.

Acquiring Satellites—the GPS receiver is collecting data from
available satellites but has not collected enough data to calculate a
position fix.

—the GPS receiver is looking for any

2D Navigation—at least three satellites with good geometry have
been found; a two-dimensional position fix (latitude and longitude)
is being calculated. You might need to enter your elevation if the
receiver only has a 2D fix. Displays “2D Differential” if you are
tracking one of the WAAS satellites.

3D Navigation—at least four satellites with good geometry have
been found; your location is now being calculated in latitude,
longitude, and elevation. Displays “3D Differential” if you are
tracking one of the WAAS satellites.

Lost Satellite Reception—the GPS receiver has temporarily lost
satellite reception.

Poor GPS Coverage

satellites for a 2D or 3D fix due to bad satellite geometry or due to
a shaded antenna, which can be caused from very dense overhead
tress or tall buildings.

Satellite status bar

Receiver Not Usable

incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn
the unit off and back on to reset and re-initialize the receiver if
necessary.

GPS is Off—the GPS receiver has been turned off and cannot be

Ready to Navigate—the Quest is ready to navigate routes.

used for navigation.

—the GPS receiver is not tracking enough

—the Quest is unusable, possibly due to

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UNDERSTANDING GPS > THE GPS INFORMATION PAGE

Poor Satellite Reception Menu

If the Quest cannot establish a position fix after several minutes,
the Poor Satellite Reception menu appears. The menu might appear

To select a

1. Press the MENU key, highlight Settings, and press OK.

2. Highlight GPS Info and press OK to open the GPS

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.

3. Press MENU.

4. Highlight New Location and press OK. .

5. A window appears with two options. Highlight either

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

These options appear when

you press MENU from the

and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the unit
turned off.

new location:

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 40).

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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APPENDIX > DATA FIELDS

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 42) and serial number (see page 54).

NOTE: When you transfer additional maps to your Quest, the

existing maps you previously downloaded are automatically
deleted. Therefore, you must transfer them 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 will then return 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 5.6 x 2.3 cm)
Weight: 5.5 oz (171 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

Position3: 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
Data Storage: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Map Storage: Internal

Quest: 115 Megabytes of uploadable map storage
Quest 2: Full map coverage

Power Specifications

Source: 12/24 VDC with car adapter up to 36 V, 115 VAC adapter,

internal lithium-ion battery

Battery Life4: Up to 20 hours (typical use)
Usage: 5 watts maximum at 13.8 VDC
Fuse: AGC/3AG - 1.0 Amp High breaking capacity, rated 1500 A

Features

Waypoints (Saved Locations): 500 with name and graphic symbol
Routes: Up to 50 stored
Track Log: 10,000 track log points

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.

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APPENDIX > CHANGING THE FUSE AND INSTALLING THE MOUNTING DISK

Changing the Fuse

The tip of the suction mount contains an AGC/3AG 1 Amp, high-

To mount the disk:

1. Clean and dry the area on your dashboard where you want

breaking capacity, 1500 A rated fuse. Periodically, you may need
to change it. Unscrew and remove the black, round end piece.

2. Remove the backing from the permanent mounting

Remove the metal tip and then remove and replace the fuse.

3. Make sure the suction lever located on the suction cup is

4. Flip the suction lever down toward the disk to secure

Fuse

Installing the Mounting Disk

Select a suitable location on your dashboard to place the mounting
disk. Be sure to 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.

WARNING: The mounting disk affixes to your dashboard with
permanent adhesive that is extremely difficult to remove after it is

installed.

to place the mounting disk.

adhesive on the bottom of the disk and place the disk on the
dashboard. Press firmly for several seconds.

pulled up (away from the disk). Place the unit’s suction cup
mount on top of the disk.

the suction cup mount to the disk. Adjust the mount as
necessary.

Mounting disk

Suction Cup Mount on the Mounting Disk

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To reconfigure the extending suction mount:

1. Loosen the adjustment knob closest to the suction cup and
remove the knob/pin.

Adjustment

knob

APPENDIX > CHANGING THE FUSE AND INSTALLING THE MOUNTING DISK

Extending Suction Mount Reconfigured

Reconfiguring the Extending Suction Mount

2. Remove the suction cup from the rest of the mount.

3. Rotate the suction cup 180 degrees.

4. Reconnect the suction cup to the rest of the mount.

5. Replace the adjustment knob and tighten.

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You can then attach the suction cup mount to the disk following
the previous set of directions. Reconfiguring the suction cup
mount gives you more flexibility in positioning your unit for better
viewing.

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; or at [e-mail]. 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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APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

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:

receiver.

from that to which the receiver is connected.

help.

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APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

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. [phone] Fax. [phone]

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. [phone] Fax [phone]

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

Symbols

2D Navigation 45
3D Navigation 45

A

Acquiring Satellites 45
Adding Mapping Software 49
Addresses, Finding 12
Antenna

External 1, 4

Positioning of Flip-up 1
Area Tab 36
Assign Category 18
AutoZoom 36
Avoid

Area 28

Road 27

Road Type

B

Backlight 8, 37
Battery Icons 34
Battery Saver 38
Battery Temperature

Warning vi
Bearing Pointer 22
Best Route 39

27

C

Calculate Routes for 39
Categories 18
City, Finding
City Tab
Cleaning, Storing vi
Clear Track 41
Color Mode 36, 37
Compass Page 22
Contact Garmin 54
Course Pointer 22
Create a Category 18
Current Route Page 33
Customizing 35

Display Setup 37
Map Setup 35
Route Setup 39
System Setup 38
Track Setup
Units Setup 40
Welcome Page 42

13

36

41

D

Data Fields

Compass Page 22
Customizing 35
Definitions
Map Page 31
Trip Info Page 34

Datum 40

47

Daylight Savings 40
Daytime Color Mode 37
Delete

Avoidance
Category 18
Recent Finds 14
Route 24
Saved Location 19

Via Point
Detours 25
Directions to Me 11
Display Setup 37

28

26

E

Edit a Saved Location 18
Elevation 40
Entering Data 9
Exits, Finding 13
External Power Lost 38

F

Faster Time 39
FCC 55
Finding Places 10–15

Addresses 12

Cities 13

Exits 13

Intersections 12

My Locations 19

Recent Finds 14

Find Key 8
Find Menu 10
Find Near 11
Frozen Screen vi
Fuse, 12-Volt Adapter 52

G

GPS 43–46

Mode 38
Turn Off/On

45

H

Heading, Units 40
Hide Above 36
Home Location 20

I

Indoor Use 7
Installing in a Vehicle 4
Intersections, Finding 12

K

Keyboard, On-screen 9
Keypress Tone
Keys 8

38

L

Layout Tab 35
Line Tab
Locating Satellites 45
Location Format 40

36

INDEX

Locks Up vi
Lost Satellite Reception 45

M

Magnetic Variance 40
Mapping Software, Adding 49
Map Card 29
Map Detail Level 35
Map Info 49
Map Page

Controlling Map

49

Views
Customizing 35
Learning How to

Use 29–31
Map Setup 35–36

Maximum Speed, Reset-

ting 34

Menu Key 8
Modifying Routes 23
Move around the Map 30
My Locations 16–19. See

also Saved Location
Finding 19
Saving 16

N

Navigational Text

(Navtext) 29, 35

New Location 46

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INDEX

Next Turn Page 32
Nighttime Color Mode 37
North Up 35

O

Off-Route Recalculate 39
Off Road
OK Key 8
On-screen Keyboard 9
Optimal Via Order
Orientation 31, 35
Overzoom 29

39

26

P

Page Key 8
Panning the Map 30
Percentage Full 41
Point Tab
Poor GPS Coverage 45
Poor Satellite Reception 46
Power Key 8

36

Q

Quest 2 38, 49
Quickest Calculation 39

R

Ready to Navigate 45
Recalculating Routes 25
Receiver Not Usable 45
Recent Finds 14

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Record Interval 41
Register Your Quest
Resetting Trip Data, Max

Speed 34
Reset the Quest vi
Restore Settings

Display 37

Map Setup 36

System Setup 38, 39, 40,

41, 42
Reverse Route 26
Road Lock 35
Routes 23–28

Deleting 24
Detours 25
Modifying 23
Planning 23
Preference 39
Recalculating 25
Saving 24
Setup 39
Via Points

54

25

S

Safe Mode vi, 38
Satellite Reception Off 7
Satellite Status Bar 45
Saved Location

Categories 18
Edit 18

Searching for Satellites 45
Select Exit Road 13
Select Map Set 50
Serial Number 54
Shortcuts for the Quest 47
Shorter Distance 39
Show Map 11
Signal Strength Bars 44
Simulator Mode 7
Sky View 44
Software Version 42
Speaker Volume
Speak Key 8
Specifications
Storage vi
Street Detail Level 35
System Setup 38

7

51

T

Text Language 38
Text Size 36
Time Zone
TracBack 21
Track Log 21

Track Up
Trip Data, Resetting 34
Trip Information Page 34
Trip Planning

40

Recording 41
Setup 41

35

15

Turn On and Off
Turn Pointer
Tutorial 2

7

35

U

Units Setup 40
Unit ID, Finding 42
Use Current Location 23
Use Find Menu 23
Use Indoors 7
Use Map 23
UTC 40

V

Vehicle Installation 4
Vertical Speed, Units 40
Via Points

Adding 25
Arranging 26
Deleting 26

Optimal Via Order 26
View Details 30
Voice Guidance
Voice Language (Quest 2) 38
Volume, Adjusting

38

7

W

WAAS 38, 43
Warranty 56
Welcome Page, Custom-

izing 42

Wrap When Full

Z

Zoom 29
Zoom In Key 8
Zoom Out Key 8

41

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 2005 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

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