Quick Reference Guide
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... stop before your original route as quickly as possible. Automotive Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 Note: North American maps are currently taking is required. ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Usage mode. To use when searching for you back on the GPSMAP 640. Touch to see more choices. Select a category. 3. With a route active, touch...
... stop before your original route as quickly as possible. Automotive Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 Note: North American maps are currently taking is required. ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Usage mode. To use when searching for you back on the GPSMAP 640. Touch to see more choices. Select a category. 3. With a route active, touch...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Digital (SD) Card 1. Inserting an SD Card Marine Mode: Acquiring Satellites 1. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. ...2. To mark an MOB waypoint: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to a Saved Location 1. Tilt ...01006-01 Rev. The SD card slot is on the GPSMAP 640 when using an ➏ optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time...
... Digital (SD) Card 1. Inserting an SD Card Marine Mode: Acquiring Satellites 1. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. ...2. To mark an MOB waypoint: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to a Saved Location 1. Tilt ...01006-01 Rev. The SD card slot is on the GPSMAP 640 when using an ➏ optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time...
Important safety and product information
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...allow the suction mount to be located only in an unattended vehicle. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store reasonable cost. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD • If using suction mounts on their windshields while operating... internal Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in...
...allow the suction mount to be located only in an unattended vehicle. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store reasonable cost. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD • If using suction mounts on their windshields while operating... internal Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in...
Important safety and product information
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...and used to comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. After submersion, be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.... this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to...
...and used to comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. After submersion, be determined by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.... this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to...
Owner's Manual
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... Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 56 Updating the Software 56 Clearing User Data 56 Battery Information 56 Charging Your GPSMAP 620 57 Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount 57 Caring for Your GPSMAP 620 57 Additional Maps 58 About GPS Satellite Signals... 58 Extras and Optional Accessories 59 Specifications 59 Declaration of Conformity 60 Software License Agreement 60 Troubleshooting 60 Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode 61 Index 62 iv GPSMAP 620...
... Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 56 Updating the Software 56 Clearing User Data 56 Battery Information 56 Charging Your GPSMAP 620 57 Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount 57 Caring for Your GPSMAP 620 57 Additional Maps 58 About GPS Satellite Signals... 58 Extras and Optional Accessories 59 Specifications 59 Declaration of Conformity 60 Software License Agreement 60 Troubleshooting 60 Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode 61 Index 62 iv GPSMAP 620...
Owner's Manual
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... power cable. ➌ MCX connector-connect an external GPS antenna. ➍ USB connector-connect the device to a computer. ➎ Battery locking ring-lift and rotate counter-clockwise to prevent corrosion. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎... turn the device on or off. ➋ DC in . (3.5 mm) stereo audio plug. Note: When you remove the GPSMAP 620 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use the attached weather cap to release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable...
... power cable. ➌ MCX connector-connect an external GPS antenna. ➍ USB connector-connect the device to a computer. ➎ Battery locking ring-lift and rotate counter-clockwise to prevent corrosion. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎... turn the device on or off. ➋ DC in . (3.5 mm) stereo audio plug. Note: When you remove the GPSMAP 620 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use the attached weather cap to release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable...
Owner's Manual
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... to set up the marine mode on the screen. Touch an icon to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 To power on your GPSMAP 620 if it . Turn on your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the ...device for the first time. When at least one of the bars is green, your boat according to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. ➎ Home screen categories and actions. Touch this icon to the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine ...
... to set up the marine mode on the screen. Touch an icon to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 To power on your GPSMAP 620 if it . Turn on your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the ...device for the first time. When at least one of the bars is green, your boat according to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. ➎ Home screen categories and actions. Touch this icon to the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine ...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard 25 Using the Numbers Screen To view important navigation numbers, such as heading and GPS speed, from the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Trip. To view the Trip screen, from the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Numbers. For more information on the ...
GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard 25 Using the Numbers Screen To view important navigation numbers, such as heading and GPS speed, from the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Trip. To view the Trip screen, from the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Numbers. For more information on the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Configuring System Settings From the Home screen, touch Configure > System. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Use the Menu screen on -screen language. GPS-view GPS information and change GPS settings. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America...) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . Select an event to factory default settings. • Event Log-view a list of time for smoother speed values. Marine...
...Configuring System Settings From the Home screen, touch Configure > System. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Use the Menu screen on -screen language. GPS-view GPS information and change GPS settings. • Skyview-view the GPS satellite constellation. • WAAS/EGNOS-toggle WAAS (in North America...) or EGNOS (in Europe) on or off . Select an event to factory default settings. • Event Log-view a list of time for smoother speed values. Marine...
Owner's Manual
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...Garmin Product Support Specialist. Usage Mode-change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Marine...between Water (from a water speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Touch Custom to individually define units of ...to Feet, Fathoms, or Meters. • Temperature-set a custom magnetic variation value. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Changing Units of measure: Statute (mh, ft, ºF), Metric ...
...Garmin Product Support Specialist. Usage Mode-change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Marine...between Water (from a water speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Touch Custom to individually define units of ...to Feet, Fathoms, or Meters. • Temperature-set a custom magnetic variation value. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Changing Units of measure: Statute (mh, ft, ºF), Metric ...
Owner's Manual
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...System. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Setting Sonar Alarms From the Home screen, touch Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that your boat. • Safe Depth-set the minimum depth (using NMEA 0183 to receive sonar information. GPSMAP 620 Owner...datum) of a bridge that is less than or greater than the specified value. Clock-set the minimum height (using the system (GPS) clock. Off Course-set an alarm to sound when you drift a specified distance from your current location. Auto Guidance-select the ...
...System. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Setting Sonar Alarms From the Home screen, touch Configure > Alarms > Sonar. Water Temp-set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that your boat. • Safe Depth-set the minimum depth (using NMEA 0183 to receive sonar information. GPSMAP 620 Owner...datum) of a bridge that is less than or greater than the specified value. Clock-set the minimum height (using the system (GPS) clock. Off Course-set an alarm to sound when you drift a specified distance from your current location. Auto Guidance-select the ...
Owner's Manual
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... time until you reach the end of the map display according to your heading. The full GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Depth, temperature, and water speed are only available when connected to an optional .... • Sailing: Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG). Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Choose to show or hide the numbers by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water... speed. When set the map so the direction of navigation is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. ◦ Data Bar Setup-specify the position of the data bar on the map....
... time until you reach the end of the map display according to your heading. The full GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Depth, temperature, and water speed are only available when connected to an optional .... • Sailing: Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG). Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Choose to show or hide the numbers by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water... speed. When set the map so the direction of navigation is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. ◦ Data Bar Setup-specify the position of the data bar on the map....
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 620 1. Snap the GPSMAP 620 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm, and place the GPSMAP 620 in automotive mode, if it . Follow the on automatically, in the mounting bracket (see page 2). 3. Now you can take a few minutes. Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐➑ Automotive Mode: Menu Page ➊ GPS...
... GPSMAP 620 1. Snap the GPSMAP 620 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm, and place the GPSMAP 620 in automotive mode, if it . Follow the on automatically, in the mounting bracket (see page 2). 3. Now you can take a few minutes. Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐➑ Automotive Mode: Menu Page ➊ GPS...
Owner's Manual
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... Touch Save to save up to 10 routes. 1. Touch Edit. 4. Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any object on the map. 8. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 47 Touch Add New End Point. 5. Touch to ? 6. Editing Custom Routes 1. You can save the route and exit. Touch Where To.... • If the GPS mode is off road. • Delete-remove this location. • Touch Go! Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Touch Save to save routes before your start point, and touch Select. 4. Creating a Custom Route Use your GPSMAP 620 to create and save this...
... Touch Save to save up to 10 routes. 1. Touch Edit. 4. Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any object on the map. 8. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 47 Touch Add New End Point. 5. Touch to ? 6. Editing Custom Routes 1. You can save the route and exit. Touch Where To.... • If the GPS mode is off road. • Delete-remove this location. • Touch Go! Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Touch Save to save routes before your start point, and touch Select. 4. Creating a Custom Route Use your GPSMAP 620 to create and save this...
Owner's Manual
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... a layout similar to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for a dark background, or Auto to calculate routes that are shorter in the Garmin\scrn folder on Screen Shot mode. Restore-restore the system settings. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. The picture bitmap...preference for calculating your routes. Automotive Mode: A��d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Configuration 1. Units-change . 3. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation, and to marine mode. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 53
... a layout similar to a computer keyboard, or touch ABC for a dark background, or Auto to calculate routes that are shorter in the Garmin\scrn folder on Screen Shot mode. Restore-restore the system settings. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display. The picture bitmap...preference for calculating your routes. Automotive Mode: A��d�v�a�n��c�e�d� Configuration 1. Units-change . 3. GPS Simulator-turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation, and to marine mode. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 53
Owner's Manual
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... submersion can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps in your GPSMAP 620 may not acquire satellites. To enable additional maps, you are loaded on your GPSMAP 620. 58 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual About GPS Satellite Signals Your GPSMAP 620 must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in order ...can be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. If you need your product at http://my.garmin.com. Go outside to an area free from sight when not in use your GPSMAP 620, open the Menu page. Refer to use . • Do not keep your unit in...
... submersion can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps in your GPSMAP 620 may not acquire satellites. To enable additional maps, you are loaded on your GPSMAP 620. 58 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual About GPS Satellite Signals Your GPSMAP 620 must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals in order ...can be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. If you need your product at http://my.garmin.com. Go outside to an area free from sight when not in use your GPSMAP 620, open the Menu page. Refer to use . • Do not keep your unit in...
Owner's Manual
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For more information about GPS, go to 45°C) Appendix Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Battery life: Up to 9 hours with maximum backlight. When your Garmin dealer. Usage: 12 W max. bright WVGA landscape display; white backlight; Data stored indefinitely. touchscreen... 55°C) Charging temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to http://buy .garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Home screen (or Menu page) are green. Extras ...
For more information about GPS, go to 45°C) Appendix Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable SD card. Battery life: Up to 9 hours with maximum backlight. When your Garmin dealer. Usage: 12 W max. bright WVGA landscape display; white backlight; Data stored indefinitely. touchscreen... 55°C) Charging temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to http://buy .garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Home screen (or Menu page) are green. Extras ...
Owner's Manual
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... blend 12 BlueChart 10 brightness 54 browsing the map 46 C caring for your GPSMAP 620 57 celestial information 27 charging your GPSMAP 620 57, 60 chart fishing 8 charts fish eye 3D 8, 10 fishing 10 mariner's eye 8, 10 navigation 8 colors mariner's eye 40 communications settings 34 computer connection 51 configuring 5, 42 coordinates 48 course...45 recent selections 45 saved places (Favorites) 46 fishing 38 fuse, changing 57 G geocaching 48 Go! page options 45 go home 44 GPS 32 about GPS 5, 58 off/on 53 GPSMAP 620 charging 57 cleaning 57 mounting 5, 42, 58 protecting 58 resetting 56 grid north 33...
... blend 12 BlueChart 10 brightness 54 browsing the map 46 C caring for your GPSMAP 620 57 celestial information 27 charging your GPSMAP 620 57, 60 chart fishing 8 charts fish eye 3D 8, 10 fishing 10 mariner's eye 8, 10 navigation 8 colors mariner's eye 40 communications settings 34 computer connection 51 configuring 5, 42 coordinates 48 course...45 recent selections 45 saved places (Favorites) 46 fishing 38 fuse, changing 57 G geocaching 48 Go! page options 45 go home 44 GPS 32 about GPS 5, 58 off/on 53 GPSMAP 620 charging 57 cleaning 57 mounting 5, 42, 58 protecting 58 resetting 56 grid north 33...
