Quick Reference Guide
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... Via Point) to make this your GPSMAP 640 or optionally loaded to use the automotive functions of the GPSMAP 620, the GPSMAP 620 Automotive Kit is the only reasonable option, the GPSMAP 620/640 might not calculate a detour. The detailed maps (either preloaded to your final destination. ...Automotive Mode: Adding a Stop You can add a stop . 3. The GPSMAP 620/640 attempts to change...
... Via Point) to make this your GPSMAP 640 or optionally loaded to use the automotive functions of the GPSMAP 620, the GPSMAP 620 Automotive Kit is the only reasonable option, the GPSMAP 620/640 might not calculate a detour. The detailed maps (either preloaded to your final destination. ...Automotive Mode: Adding a Stop You can add a stop . 3. The GPSMAP 620/640 attempts to change...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to enter a name other important information. Marine Mode: Home screen ➏ Home screen categories...garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to charge the battery Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. To remove the GPSMAP 620...device back until the Garmin logo appears on battery power. Remove the SD card. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ ...GPSMAP 620/640 in the Mounting Bracket Powering the GPSMAP 620/640 On and Off Power on the GPSMAP 620/640: • If the mounting bracket on the SD card until the unit powers off the GPSMAP 620...
... to enter a name other important information. Marine Mode: Home screen ➏ Home screen categories...garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to charge the battery Inserting a Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. To remove the GPSMAP 620...device back until the Garmin logo appears on battery power. Remove the SD card. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ ...GPSMAP 620/640 in the Mounting Bracket Powering the GPSMAP 620/640 On and Off Power on the GPSMAP 620/640: • If the mounting bracket on the SD card until the unit powers off the GPSMAP 620...
Important safety and product information
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...to replace, the use the unit for more information. Official government charts and notices to • When navigating, carefully compare information mariners contain all information needed to navigate displayed on the unit to replace the need for driver Do not mount Do not place where driver's...8226; Use the electronic chart in a safe manner. Do not visual sightings, and maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of deployment. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring any airbag. (See diagram.) It is not designed...
...to replace, the use the unit for more information. Official government charts and notices to • When navigating, carefully compare information mariners contain all information needed to navigate displayed on the unit to replace the need for driver Do not mount Do not place where driver's...8226; Use the electronic chart in a safe manner. Do not visual sightings, and maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of deployment. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring any airbag. (See diagram.) It is not designed...
Important safety and product information
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.../or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to us at a • When storing the unit for your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To prevent damage, remove the unit from children. MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using the suction cup mount on their...expensive. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of Garmin is Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a combination of the unit/battery. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of certain electronics. Many other states have...
.../or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to us at a • When storing the unit for your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To prevent damage, remove the unit from children. MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using the suction cup mount on their...expensive. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of Garmin is Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a combination of the unit/battery. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of certain electronics. Many other states have...
Important safety and product information
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... do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to the accuracy or completeness of map data in normal use. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at no warranty...
... do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to the accuracy or completeness of map data in normal use. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at no warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... use the GPSMAP 620 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your finger to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. This manual is both the automotive maps and the ...automotive mount is sold separately. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you place the device in the mount installed on your GPSMAP 620. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Product Registration Help...
... use the GPSMAP 620 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your finger to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. This manual is both the automotive maps and the ...automotive mount is sold separately. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you place the device in the mount installed on your GPSMAP 620. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Product Registration Help...
Owner's Manual
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...Screen 56 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...
...Screen 56 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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... a compass. Direction to destination Position and heading Navigation information Navigating Directly to pan the map. • For more information. See page 24 for more information on the chart and drag it as your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to zoom in and out. Tips: • In...
... a compass. Direction to destination Position and heading Navigation information Navigating Directly to pan the map. • For more information. See page 24 for more information on the chart and drag it as your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to zoom in and out. Tips: • In...
Owner's Manual
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...Vision, see page 13), to view charts on a GPSMAP 620 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of the basic worldwide imagery map and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Mariner's Eye (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your...® preprogrammed SD cards to zoom in and out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 620 is loaded with a basic worldwide imagery map. See page 10. Touch a point on the Navigation chart. Zooming In and Out...
...Vision, see page 13), to view charts on a GPSMAP 620 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of the basic worldwide imagery map and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Mariner's Eye (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your...® preprogrammed SD cards to zoom in and out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 620 is loaded with a basic worldwide imagery map. See page 10. Touch a point on the Navigation chart. Zooming In and Out...
Owner's Manual
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...the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual While viewing the Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Photos. 2. Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, the sea, or ... portions of the following: • Off-standard chart information is shown on the map. • Land Only-standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land. • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both water and land. To enable satellite imagery: 1. Touch one...
...the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual While viewing the Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Photos. 2. Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, the sea, or ... portions of the following: • Off-standard chart information is shown on the map. • Land Only-standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land. • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both water and land. To enable satellite imagery: 1. Touch one...
Owner's Manual
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... the Navigation chart or on the chart and drag it to pan the map. menu. Marine Mode: Navigating Choosing a Destination Using Where To? 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 13 For more information. Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using the GPSMAP 620, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: •... Tip: You can set a course or create a route. Choosing a Destination Using the Navigation Chart 1. Touch anywhere on the Mariner's Eye or Mariner's Eye 3D screen. Tip: Touch and to follow a course or route. The pointer icon indicates the destination on using either ...
... the Navigation chart or on the chart and drag it to pan the map. menu. Marine Mode: Navigating Choosing a Destination Using Where To? 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 13 For more information. Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using the GPSMAP 620, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: •... Tip: You can set a course or create a route. Choosing a Destination Using the Navigation Chart 1. Touch anywhere on the Mariner's Eye or Mariner's Eye 3D screen. Tip: Touch and to follow a course or route. The pointer icon indicates the destination on using either ...
Owner's Manual
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...the SD card. 6. Copy the .ADM file from your device (see page 4). 2. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Data Transfer. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the card if you want to your device, touch Information > User ... Card-overwrite items on the GPSMAP 620 to an SD card in a folder named Garmin\UserData. 2. Insert the SD card into your device. 28 • Copy Built-In Map-copy the pre-loaded basemap on your device (see page 4). 2. Marine Mode: Managing User Data Marine Mode: Managing User Data To...
...the SD card. 6. Copy the .ADM file from your device (see page 4). 2. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Data Transfer. From Windows® Explorer, open the Garmin\UserData folder on the card if you want to your device, touch Information > User ... Card-overwrite items on the GPSMAP 620 to an SD card in a folder named Garmin\UserData. 2. Insert the SD card into your device. 28 • Copy Built-In Map-copy the pre-loaded basemap on your device (see page 4). 2. Marine Mode: Managing User Data Marine Mode: Managing User Data To...
Owner's Manual
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...readings. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Do not change to automotive mode. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration • Save to Card-only use this option if ...numbers. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which a given location reading appears. Touch Wind to do so by a Garmin Product Support Specialist. Map Datum-select the coordinate system in calculating heading information. • Auto Mag Var (Automatic Magnetic Variation)-automatically set a custom...
...readings. Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Do not change to automotive mode. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration • Save to Card-only use this option if ...numbers. Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which a given location reading appears. Touch Wind to do so by a Garmin Product Support Specialist. Map Datum-select the coordinate system in calculating heading information. • Auto Mag Var (Automatic Magnetic Variation)-automatically set a custom...
Owner's Manual
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...data field (shows additional route information) and specify how each data field provides navigation information (by time or by category. The full GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When set the map so the direction of navigation is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. ◦ Data Bar Setup-specify the position... on the screen if it is shown. ◦ Course Up-set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to your heading. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Choose to show or hide the numbers by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water temperature, and water speed.
...data field (shows additional route information) and specify how each data field provides navigation information (by time or by category. The full GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When set the map so the direction of navigation is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. ◦ Data Bar Setup-specify the position... on the screen if it is shown. ◦ Course Up-set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to your heading. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Choose to show or hide the numbers by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water temperature, and water speed.
Owner's Manual
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...map. Note: The Tracks Display configuration option is only available when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card). ◦ Light Sectors-adjust the drawing of Interest (POI) icons shown on land (this feature. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 39 Chart Appearance-allows customization of the appearance of the Mariner's Eye or Mariner...'s Eye 3D screen. • Color Scheme-(Mariner's Eye 3D only) allows the setting of the colors...
...map. Note: The Tracks Display configuration option is only available when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card). ◦ Light Sectors-adjust the drawing of Interest (POI) icons shown on land (this feature. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 39 Chart Appearance-allows customization of the appearance of the Mariner's Eye or Mariner...'s Eye 3D screen. • Color Scheme-(Mariner's Eye 3D only) allows the setting of the colors...
Owner's Manual
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...Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Range Rings-toggle the range rings on or off . Other Vessels-access AIS and DSC shortcuts, as well as chartspecific AIS display settings, as lights and buoys, on the Navigation chart. Roses-enable information roses around the boat icon, as on or off. See page 38. 40 GPSMAP 620... Owner's Manual For example, if you want the camera to port. View-change the viewpoint. Lane Width-adjust the width of travel, as on the map. • Heading Line-draws an extension from the bow of the ...
...Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Range Rings-toggle the range rings on or off . Other Vessels-access AIS and DSC shortcuts, as well as chartspecific AIS display settings, as lights and buoys, on the Navigation chart. Roses-enable information roses around the boat icon, as on or off. See page 38. 40 GPSMAP 620... Owner's Manual For example, if you want the camera to port. View-change the viewpoint. Lane Width-adjust the width of travel, as on the map. • Heading Line-draws an extension from the bow of the ...
Owner's Manual
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Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration ◦ Time-record the track based on a time interval. ◦... Color-set the value of the interval. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the symbols shown on the map. • Navaid Type-sets the navaid symbol set whether the interval is determined by distance, time, or resolution.... the track memory is full. • Wrap-continuously records the track log, replacing the oldest track data with changeable data fields. 2. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 41 Record Mode-select Off, Fill, or Wrap • Off-does not record a track log. • Fill-records...
Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration ◦ Time-record the track based on a time interval. ◦... Color-set the value of the interval. • Navaid Size-adjusts the size of the symbols shown on the map. • Navaid Type-sets the navaid symbol set whether the interval is determined by distance, time, or resolution.... the track memory is full. • Wrap-continuously records the track log, replacing the oldest track data with changeable data fields. 2. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 41 Record Mode-select Off, Fill, or Wrap • Off-does not record a track log. • Fill-records...
Owner's Manual
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...; Touch to find a destination. ➏ Touch to view the map. ➐ Touch to adjust the volume. ➑ Touch to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees and turn it . Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐...Menu Page ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Usage mode. Automotive Mode: Getting Started Automotive Mode: Getting Started Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When at least one of your device. Follow the on automatically, press the Power key to change modes. ➌ Battery ...
...; Touch to find a destination. ➏ Touch to view the map. ➐ Touch to adjust the volume. ➑ Touch to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees and turn it . Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐...Menu Page ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Usage mode. Automotive Mode: Getting Started Automotive Mode: Getting Started Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When at least one of your device. Follow the on automatically, press the Power key to change modes. ➌ Battery ...
Owner's Manual
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...a destination. Touch Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. tip: Touch and to your GPSMAP 620 contain millions of points of interest, such as Via Point to add this your final destination. 1. Touch Stop. Select a category. 3. Select ...2. Touch Set as possible. The detailed maps loaded in your route. Finding Y��o��u�r� Destination The Where To? menu provides several different categories for you back on your destination. The GPSMAP 620 attempts to get you to use when ...
...a destination. Touch Add as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. tip: Touch and to your GPSMAP 620 contain millions of points of interest, such as Via Point to add this your final destination. 1. Touch Stop. Select a category. 3. Select ...2. Touch Set as possible. The detailed maps loaded in your route. Finding Y��o��u�r� Destination The Where To? menu provides several different categories for you back on your destination. The GPSMAP 620 attempts to get you to use when ...
Owner's Manual
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... Where to? > Go Home. Touch Where To? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. Finding an Address note: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Touch Spell City, enter the city/postal code, and touch Done. ...an option: • Enter your address. • Use your GPSMAP 620, the button names can use to most often. 1. To edit your changes, and touch Done. 44 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Select the correct street in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) If you can change and some ...
... Where to? > Go Home. Touch Where To? > Favorites > All Favorites > Home. 2. Finding an Address note: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of recently found locations. Touch Spell City, enter the city/postal code, and touch Done. ...an option: • Enter your address. • Use your GPSMAP 620, the button names can use to most often. 1. To edit your changes, and touch Done. 44 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Select the correct street in the list. (Not all map data provides postal code searching.) If you can change and some ...