Graco GPSMAP 62 User Manual

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GPSMAP

62 series

quick start manual

For use with the GPSMAP 62,

62s, and 62st

Getting Started

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WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product

box for product warnings and other
important information

When using your device the rst time,

you should complete the following
tasks to set up the device and get to
know the basic features.

Getting More Information

Go to www.garmin.com to download
the latest manuals.

Battery Information

The device operates on two AA

batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or

lithium batteries. Use precharged

NiMH or lithium batteries for best

results.

1. Install the batteries (page 2).

2. Turn on the device (page 3).

3. Acquire satellites (page 3).

4. Mark a waypoint (page 5).

5. Calibrate the compass (page 6).

6. Navigate with the search menu
(page 8).

7. Navigate a route (page 8).

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Installing the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cover by
turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter­clockwise and pulling up.

2. Insert the batteries, observing

polarity.

Acquiring Satellite
Signals

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.

1. Go outdoors to an open area.

3. Replace the battery cover.

For best results, after you install new
batteries, update the battery type in the

system settings (page 10).

Turning the Device On or
Off

Press and hold .

Setting Your Language

1. Turn on the unit.

2. Use the Rocker to select a
language.

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2. If necessary, turn on the device.

3. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.

A question mark ashes while the

device determines your location.

4. Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.

The GPS bars indicate satellite

strength. When the bars are green,

the device has acquired satellite
signals.

Buttons

Press and hold to turn
the device on and off.

Quickly press to open
the backlight status page.

FIND

MARK

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Press FIND to open the
search menu

Press MARK to save
your current location as a
waypoint.

QUIT Press QUIT to cancel

ENTER

MENU

PAGE

Rocker

IN Press IN to zoom in on

OUT Press OUT to zoom out

or return to the previous
menu or page.

Press ENTER to select
options and acknowledge
messages.

Press MENU to open the
options menu for the page
that is currently open.

Press MENU twice to
open the main menu
(from any page).

Press PAGE to scroll
through the main pages
(page 5).

Press up, down, right, and
left to select menu options
and to move the map
cursor.

the map.

on the map.

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the device.

3. Press

4. Select Delete > Yes.

MENU.

Main Pages

Creating Waypoints

1. From any page, press MARK.

2. Select Done.

Editing a Waypoint

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

1. From the main menu, select

Waypoint Manager.

2. Select a waypoint.

3. Select an attribute (such as the
name or location).

4. Enter the new information.

5. Select Done.

Deleting a Waypoint

1. From the main menu, select

Waypoint Manager.

2. Select a waypoint.

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The information needed to operate this
device is found on the following pages:

map, compass, main menu, and trip

computer.

Map

The position icon represents your
location on the map. As you travel,
the position icon moves and leaves a
track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols also appear on the map.

Changing the Map Orientation

1. From the map, press MENU.

2. Select Setup Map > Orientation.

3. Select an orientation:

Select North Up to show north

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at the top of the page.

Select Track Up to show your

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current direction of travel at the
top of the page.

Select Automotive Mode to

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show a perspective view.

Measuring Distance

You can move the cursor around the
map to measure distance from the
current location.

1. From the map, press MENU.

2. Select Measure Distance.

The device automatically begins
measuring from your current
location.

3. Move the cursor to a point you
want to measure to.

The distance appears at the bottom
of the page.

4. Press QUIT to stop measuring.

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Compass

When navigating to a destination,
the bearing pointer points to your

destination, regardless of the direction

you are moving. When the bearing
pointer points toward the top of the

electronic compass, you are traveling

directly toward your destination. If

it points any other direction, turn

toward that direction until the arrow is
pointing toward the top of the compass.

Calibrating the Compass

notice

Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. Do not stand near objects that

inuence magnetic elds, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.

NOTE: The three-axis compass is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.

You should calibrate the compass after

moving long distances, experiencing

temperature changes, or changing the

batteries.

1. From the compass, press MENU.

2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter

NOTE: The elevation plot page is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.

You can manually calibrate the
barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct
pressure.

1. From the elevation plot, press

MENU.

2. Select Calibrate Altimeter.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Trip Computer

The trip computer displays your current

speed, average speed, maximum
speed, trip odometer, and other helpful

statistics.

Customizing Data Fields

You can customize the data elds

displayed on each main page.

For data eld descriptions, see the

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual.

1. From a main page, press MENU.

2. Select Change Data Fields.

3. Select a data eld.

4. Press ENTER.

About Tracks

Your Garmin device records a track log
while you are moving. You can save
these tracks and navigate using them
later.

Navigating to a Waypoint
Using the Search Menu

You can use the search menu to quickly

nd waypoints, tracks, routes, and

coordinates that you have saved.

1. From any page, press FIND.

2. Select Waypoints.

3. Select a waypoint.

4. Select Go.

Change Your Guidance
Method

You can select a guidance method that

is for off-road use, that follows the
roads, or that prompts you each time

you begin navigating.

1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Routing > Guidance Method.

2. Select an option.

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Creating a Route

1. From the main menu, select Route
Planner > Create Route > Select
First Point.

2. Select a category.

3. Select the rst point in the route.

4. Select Use.

5. Select Select Next Point.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is
complete.

A route must contain at least two
points.

7. Press QUIT to save the route.

Navigating a Route

1. Press FIND.

2. Select Routes.

3. Select a route.

4. Select Go.

Using Sight ‘N Go

NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only
with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP
62st.

You can point the device at an object

in the distance, such as a bridge, lock
in the direction, and then navigate to

the object.

1. From the main menu, select Sight

‘N Go.

2. Point the device at an object.

3. Select Lock Direction > Set
Course.

4. Use the compass to navigate to the
object.

2. Route the strap through the loop,

and pull it tight.

Attaching the Carabiner
Clip

Attaching the Wrist Strap

1. Place the loop of the wrist strap
through the slot opening at the
bottom of the device.

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1. Position the carabiner clip in the
slots on the mounting spine.

2. Slide the clip up until it locks in
place.

Removing the Carabiner Clip

Lift the bottom of the clip, and

gently push down on the carabiner
clip until it releases.

Adjusting the Backlight
Timeout

1. From the main menu, select Setup
> Display > Backlight Timeout.

2. Select a time.

Maximizing Battery Life

Using the Battery Save Option

Use the battery save option to save
battery power and prolong battery life.

From the main menu, select Setup

> Display > Battery Save > On.

Decreasing the Backlight

Extensive use of screen backlighting

can signicantly reduce battery life.

You can adjust the backlight brightness
and decrease the backlight timeout to
maximize battery power.

1. Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.

2. Use the Rocker to adjust the
brightness.

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Selecting the Battery Type

1. From the main menu, select Setup
> System > Battery Type.

2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH.

Long-Term Storage

When you do not plan to use the

device for several months, remove the

batteries. Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.

Registering Your Device

Help us better support you by

completing our online registration
today.

Go to http://my.garmin.com.

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Keep the original sales receipt, or a

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photocopy, in a safe place.

Resetting the Device

If your device screen or buttons stop

responding, you can reset the device.

1. Remove the batteries.

2. Reinstall the batteries (page 2).

NOTE: This does not erase any of your
data or settings.

Updating the Software

1. Go to www.garmin.com

/webupdater.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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NOTE: This does not erase any of your
data or settings.

Contacting Garmin
Product Support

You can contact Garmin Product
Support if you have any questions
about this product.

In the USA, go to www.garmin

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.com/support, or contact Garmin

USA by phone at [phone] or
[phone].

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)

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Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

In Europe, go to www.garmin.com

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/support and click Contact

Support for in-country support

information, or contact Garmin

(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)

870.8501241.

Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the
USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For the latest free software updates
(excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at

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© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

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Garmin International, Inc.

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