Declaration of Conformity
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Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 6X0 (X may be any numeral 0-9 or letter A-Z) The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies with the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Issued: 23/02/2009 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 1999/5/EC, 2004/104/EC...
Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 6X0 (X may be any numeral 0-9 or letter A-Z) The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies with the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Issued: 23/02/2009 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 1999/5/EC, 2004/104/EC...
Installation Instructions
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..., such as a VHF radio with your GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount: 1. A Printed in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your boat according to the marine-mount base. 3. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Before installing your GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount, confirm that the package contains...
..., such as a VHF radio with your GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount: 1. A Printed in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your boat according to the marine-mount base. 3. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Before installing your GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount, confirm that the package contains...
Installation Instructions
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...blue (Port 1 rx) or White (port 2 rx) Black (gNd) NMEA 0183 RX > NMEA 0183 tX NMEA 0183-compatible device > > Wiring the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible Device Optional: Connecting to an External Audio Device Use the 1/8 in . (3.5 mm) stereo-audio plug. Audio left ...or positive) wire to power: 1. The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA 0183 ports, and it is necessary to NMEA 0183-compatible electronic equipment, such as a replacement, if needed. Audio ground Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Adjust the mount-bracket angle and tighten...
...blue (Port 1 rx) or White (port 2 rx) Black (gNd) NMEA 0183 RX > NMEA 0183 tX NMEA 0183-compatible device > > Wiring the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible Device Optional: Connecting to an External Audio Device Use the 1/8 in . (3.5 mm) stereo-audio plug. Audio left ...or positive) wire to power: 1. The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA 0183 ports, and it is necessary to NMEA 0183-compatible electronic equipment, such as a replacement, if needed. Audio ground Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Adjust the mount-bracket angle and tighten...
Quick Reference Guide
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...: 1. This designates the waypoint as a waypoint. 2. While navigating, from the Where To? To remove the GPSMAP 620/640 from tall buildings and trees. 2. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. Note: Touch and to name the waypoint, touch Edit Waypoint > Name. Touch ...Important Safety and Product Information guide in the bottom of the device into the SD card slot, and press until the Garmin logo appears on the GPSMAP 640 when using an ➏ optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status....
...: 1. This designates the waypoint as a waypoint. 2. While navigating, from the Where To? To remove the GPSMAP 620/640 from tall buildings and trees. 2. Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. Note: Touch and to name the waypoint, touch Edit Waypoint > Name. Touch ...Important Safety and Product Information guide in the bottom of the device into the SD card slot, and press until the Garmin logo appears on the GPSMAP 640 when using an ➏ optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status....
Important safety and product information
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...and maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation safely. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring any airbag. (See diagram.) It is blocked. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing...on the unit to use of the unit's controls while driving. Official government charts and notices to • When navigating, carefully compare information mariners contain all information needed to replace, the use voice prompts resulting in a safe manner. or topography. • Always operate the vehicle in...
...and maps. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation safely. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for any purpose requiring any airbag. (See diagram.) It is blocked. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing...on the unit to use of the unit's controls while driving. Official government charts and notices to • When navigating, carefully compare information mariners contain all information needed to replace, the use voice prompts resulting in a safe manner. or topography. • Always operate the vehicle in...
Owner's Manual
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... installed on your boat, it powers on in automotive mode. the first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 620 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your GPSMAP 620. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Go to touch that you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in...
... installed on your boat, it powers on in automotive mode. the first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 620 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your GPSMAP 620. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Go to touch that you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in...
Owner's Manual
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... i Contact Garmin i Manual Conventions i Getting Started 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features 1 Using the Mounting Bracket 2 Powering the GPSMAP 620 On and Off 3 Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack 3 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card 4 Marine Mode: Getting Started 5 Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620 5 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 5 Step 3: Acquire Satellites 5 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620...
... i Contact Garmin i Manual Conventions i Getting Started 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features 1 Using the Mounting Bracket 2 Powering the GPSMAP 620 On and Off 3 Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack 3 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card 4 Marine Mode: Getting Started 5 Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620 5 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 5 Step 3: Acquire Satellites 5 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620...
Owner's Manual
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... SD Card 28 Backing up Data to a PC 28 Copying or Merging MapSource® Data to the GPSMAP 620..... 29 Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels 30 Viewing AIS Information 30 Viewing DSC Information 30 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration 32 Configuring System Settings 32 Changing Units of Measure 33 Configuring Communications Settings 34...
... SD Card 28 Backing up Data to a PC 28 Copying or Merging MapSource® Data to the GPSMAP 620..... 29 Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels 30 Viewing AIS Information 30 Viewing DSC Information 30 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration 32 Configuring System Settings 32 Changing Units of Measure 33 Configuring Communications Settings 34...
Owner's Manual
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... the 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...
... the 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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... device on or off. ➋ DC in . (3.5 mm) stereo audio plug. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features ➊ ➌ ➋ ➌ Marine Mounting Bracket Automotive Mounting Bracket ➊ Bail-mount adapter-connect the marine mounting bracket to the marine bail mount. ➋ Ball-socket adapter-connect the mounting bracket adapter...
... device on or off. ➋ DC in . (3.5 mm) stereo audio plug. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features ➊ ➌ ➋ ➌ Marine Mounting Bracket Automotive Mounting Bracket ➊ Bail-mount adapter-connect the marine mounting bracket to the marine bail mount. ➋ Ball-socket adapter-connect the mounting bracket adapter...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Using the Mounting Bracket Caution: Do not use . To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket: 1. The power connector and speaker assembly are not water resistant, and therefore unsuitable for marine use the automotive mounting bracket in your dashboard. 2. Snap the mounting bracket onto... Caution: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 620 is not stable in marine conditions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt build-up, wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. ...
.... 2. Using the Mounting Bracket Caution: Do not use . To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket: 1. The power connector and speaker assembly are not water resistant, and therefore unsuitable for marine use the automotive mounting bracket in your dashboard. 2. Snap the mounting bracket onto... Caution: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 620 is not stable in marine conditions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt build-up, wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPSMAP 620: • If the mounting bracket on your boat or in your car is connected to power, the device powers on when you manually turn it counter-clockwise. 3. Note: If you place it is tight. 3. Power off the device manually, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin... it in the device is not wired through the ignition or a switch, the GPSMAP 620 will continue to charge the battery Caution: If the marine mounting bracket is primarily a backup battery source. Remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket, you will be prompted to avoid draining the boat battery....
...GPSMAP 620: • If the mounting bracket on your boat or in your car is connected to power, the device powers on when you manually turn it counter-clockwise. 3. Note: If you place it is tight. 3. Power off the device manually, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin... it in the device is not wired through the ignition or a switch, the GPSMAP 620 will continue to charge the battery Caution: If the marine mounting bracket is primarily a backup battery source. Remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket, you will be prompted to avoid draining the boat battery....
Owner's Manual
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... indicate satellite strength. A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. Touch this icon to view the associated menu or perform the associated action. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on your GPSMAP 620 if it . Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Turn...
... indicate satellite strength. A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. Touch this icon to view the associated menu or perform the associated action. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on your GPSMAP 620 if it . Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to name the waypoint, touch Edit Waypoint > Name. Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination, ... obstacles while following the line to zoom in and out. If you would like to navigate to. • Touch and to your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Navigate with caution; On the Navigation chart, touch the place you want to navigate to the waypoint by following a pointer on using charts...
Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to name the waypoint, touch Edit Waypoint > Name. Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination, ... obstacles while following the line to zoom in and out. If you would like to navigate to. • Touch and to your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Navigate with caution; On the Navigation chart, touch the place you want to navigate to the waypoint by following a pointer on using charts...
Owner's Manual
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...current location and your destination, you can also stop navigation from the Navigation chart, touch Menu. 2. Touch Navigate To > Go To. 4. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to create a route. From any screen, press ...you can create a route or allow the device to your destination. Touch Stop Navigation. The box to a Saved Location 1. Note: The GPSMAP 620 must be connected to an external audio source for more information. Touch the waypoint you to . 3. Stopping Navigation 1. Navigate with caution; Navigating...
...current location and your destination, you can also stop navigation from the Navigation chart, touch Menu. 2. Touch Navigate To > Go To. 4. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to create a route. From any screen, press ...you can create a route or allow the device to your destination. Touch Stop Navigation. The box to a Saved Location 1. Note: The GPSMAP 620 must be connected to an external audio source for more information. Touch the waypoint you to . 3. Stopping Navigation 1. Navigate with caution; Navigating...
Owner's Manual
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...Touch Stop Panning to return the Navigation chart to view charts on a GPSMAP 620 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of your GPSMAP 620. Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 620 is loaded with a basic worldwide imagery map. Zooming In and Out on... the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual For more information on the chart (page ...
...Touch Stop Panning to return the Navigation chart to view charts on a GPSMAP 620 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of your GPSMAP 620. Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 620 is loaded with a basic worldwide imagery map. Zooming In and Out on... the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual For more information on the chart (page ...
Owner's Manual
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... of marinas and other than your current location. Viewing Aerial Photos You can touch and drag the pointer to a new location. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 1. Touch Set Reference to the object or area of the chart. 2. ...sunset almanac data for the object or area of the chart (page 27). • Local Services-view a list of the marinas and marine services closest to measure from a location other navigationally significant landmarks when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. 1. The information appears in a...
... of marinas and other than your current location. Viewing Aerial Photos You can touch and drag the pointer to a new location. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 1. Touch Set Reference to the object or area of the chart. 2. ...sunset almanac data for the object or area of the chart (page 27). • Local Services-view a list of the marinas and marine services closest to measure from a location other navigationally significant landmarks when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. 1. The information appears in a...
Owner's Manual
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...Navigation chart. • Detailed Roads and POI data-displays roads, restaurants, and other points of your destination. 10 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Using Mariner's Eye Mariner's Eye provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to the water. Touch the button to move ...direction of the screen. Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you can use the Mariner's Eye screen to your GPSMAP 620. Marine Mode: Using Charts • A camera icon with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. The photo was ...
...Navigation chart. • Detailed Roads and POI data-displays roads, restaurants, and other points of your destination. 10 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Using Mariner's Eye Mariner's Eye provides a view from above and behind the boat (according to the water. Touch the button to move ...direction of the screen. Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you can use the Mariner's Eye screen to your GPSMAP 620. Marine Mode: Using Charts • A camera icon with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. The photo was ...
Owner's Manual
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...and depth soundings on the Fishing chart. This is much more detailed. There are no navigation aids such as the Mariner's Eye 3D. Touch and to the water. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 11 Fishing Chart Navigation Chart To access the Fishing chart screen from the Home screen, touch Charts... > Mariner's Eye 3D. As with the Mariner's Eye screen, touch the button to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or ...
...and depth soundings on the Fishing chart. This is much more detailed. There are no navigation aids such as the Mariner's Eye 3D. Touch and to the water. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 11 Fishing Chart Navigation Chart To access the Fishing chart screen from the Home screen, touch Charts... > Mariner's Eye 3D. As with the Mariner's Eye screen, touch the button to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or ...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Land Only-standard chart information is shown on the land, the sea, or both portions of the Navigation chart when using the Navigation chart. Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on water with photos overlaying the land. • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both the... Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Photos. 2. If you set the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual
.... • Land Only-standard chart information is shown on the land, the sea, or both portions of the Navigation chart when using the Navigation chart. Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on water with photos overlaying the land. • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both the... Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Photos. 2. If you set the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual