Important Safety and Product Information
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... chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to provide route suggestions. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not mount in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Keep your windshield clean to...8226; Contact your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may not stay attached to the State of all driving conditions. Important Safety and Product Information Warning Failure to remove the...
... chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to provide route suggestions. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Do not mount in accordance with the correct replacement battery. Keep your windshield clean to...8226; Contact your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may not stay attached to the State of all driving conditions. Important Safety and Product Information Warning Failure to remove the...
Important Safety and Product Information
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.... These limits are designed to comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the date of Garmin. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any state or local law or ordinance • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV... technician for your Garmin purchase. Within this period, Garmin will be free from the GPS device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be located only in a residential installation. Other state laws...
.... These limits are designed to comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the date of Garmin. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any state or local law or ordinance • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV... technician for your Garmin purchase. Within this period, Garmin will be free from the GPS device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be located only in a residential installation. Other state laws...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Device Overview 1 56 2 4 7 8 3 2 1 Internal antenna 2 Display 3 Buttons (page 4) 4 5 mini-USB port (under weather cap) 6 MCX connector for GPS antenna (under batteries). Use precharged GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 8 Battery compartment Battery Information The device operates on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 7 microSD™ card slot (under weather cap). Available only on two AA batteries.
Getting Started Device Overview 1 56 2 4 7 8 3 2 1 Internal antenna 2 Display 3 Buttons (page 4) 4 5 mini-USB port (under weather cap) 6 MCX connector for GPS antenna (under batteries). Use precharged GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 8 Battery compartment Battery Information The device operates on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 7 microSD™ card slot (under weather cap). Available only on two AA batteries.
Owner's Manual
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... 3. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. Wait while the device searches for best results (page 37). GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Go outdoors to open area. 2. If necessary, turn... new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). Quickly press to an open the backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite 3 A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. NiMH or lithium batteries for satellites. Use the Rocker to...
... 3. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. Wait while the device searches for best results (page 37). GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Go outdoors to open area. 2. If necessary, turn... new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). Quickly press to an open the backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite 3 A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. NiMH or lithium batteries for satellites. Use the Rocker to...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 15 Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed ... calibrate the barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot note: The...
GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 15 Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed ... calibrate the barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot note: The...
Owner's Manual
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...3. Select a geocache. 4. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. 18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Follow the on -screen instructions to download geocaches to another compatible device. From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Main ...Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Your device can send or receive data when connected to your device. Downloading Geocaches 1. Download the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by ...
...3. Select a geocache. 4. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. 18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Follow the on -screen instructions to download geocaches to another compatible device. From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Main ...Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Your device can send or receive data when connected to your device. Downloading Geocaches 1. Download the Garmin Communicator plug-in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by ...
Owner's Manual
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... location on the map. Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to select whether the satellite page is available only when you to mark.... • Single Color-allows you to turn the GPS on and off. • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. 20 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual This option is displayed in ...
... location on the map. Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to select whether the satellite page is available only when you to mark.... • Single Color-allows you to turn the GPS on and off. • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. 20 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual This option is displayed in ...
Owner's Manual
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... ascended. The remaining battery power. Select a data field. 4. Revolutions of ascent. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of error for your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required)... displayed on -screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. The calibrated current pressure. The direction from your current location to a destination. 22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual The direction from your starting location to a destination...
... ascended. The remaining battery power. Select a data field. 4. Revolutions of ascent. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of error for your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required)... displayed on -screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. The calibrated current pressure. The direction from your current location to a destination. 22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual The direction from your starting location to a destination...
Owner's Manual
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...on the route. The lowest elevation reached. Glide Ratio The ratio of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. required) GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 23 Maximum **Elevation - The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute (bpm). The remaining distance to the...distance traveled to Dest. Data Field Depth **Descent - Customizing Your Device Data Field Description ETA at Next The estimated time of the GPS signal. The average vertical distance of the water. The highest elevation reached. Total Distance to the change in beats (heart rate monitor ...
...on the route. The lowest elevation reached. Glide Ratio The ratio of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. required) GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 23 Maximum **Elevation - The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute (bpm). The remaining distance to the...distance traveled to Dest. Data Field Depth **Descent - Customizing Your Device Data Field Description ETA at Next The estimated time of the GPS signal. The average vertical distance of the water. The highest elevation reached. Total Distance to the change in beats (heart rate monitor ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The data field arrow points in the direction of the water. Time of Day The current time of sunset based on your GPS position. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Sunset The time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The average speed of ...
.... The data field arrow points in the direction of the water. Time of Day The current time of sunset based on your GPS position. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Sunset The time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The average speed of ...
Owner's Manual
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...Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. 26 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual note: Changing the text language does not change the language of... are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard...information. ◦◦ RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services-allows the device to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Customizing...
...Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. 26 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual note: Changing the text language does not change the language of... are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard...information. ◦◦ RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services-allows the device to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Customizing...
Owner's Manual
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... Page. 3. Select a setting. 3. Removing a Page 1. Select a page. 3. Select a page to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. You can customize units of measure for each setting you want to select the time zone for the setting. 30 4. Select Remove. 4. Press .... Customizing Your Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Units. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Time Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a ...
... Page. 3. Select a setting. 3. Removing a Page 1. Select a page. 3. Select a page to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. You can customize units of measure for each setting you want to select the time zone for the setting. 30 4. Select Remove. 4. Press .... Customizing Your Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Units. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Time Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a ...
Owner's Manual
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.... (from -15 to 70°C) See page 37. 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol • < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use • GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to proper user calibration. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in North America) Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. ...Battery Save Option Use the battery save option to proper user calibration. Appendix Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 37.
.... (from -15 to 70°C) See page 37. 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol • < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use • GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to proper user calibration. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Accuracy: ± 2 degrees (± 5 degrees in North America) Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. ...Battery Save Option Use the battery save option to proper user calibration. Appendix Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 37.
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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 45 Appendix Problem Solution I need replacement parts Go to your Garmin dealer. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your Garmin dealer. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. GPS antenna. or accessories.
GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 45 Appendix Problem Solution I need replacement parts Go to your Garmin dealer. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your Garmin dealer. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. GPS antenna. or accessories.
Owner's Manual
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... 15 reset 16 setup 15 ENTER button 4 F FIND button 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 fitness options 38 G Garmin Product Support 34 geocaches 18, 32 downloading 18 navigating 18 settings 31 GPS signals 3, 20, 22, 23, 36, 44 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20 H HomePort 39 hunting and fishing times 21 L language 3, 26 M main menu settings 18... 20 N navigating compass 13 routes 7 to geocaches 18 to waypoints 5 tracks 10 P PAGE button 4 pages adding a page 30 removing 30 sequence 29 position format 30 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 47
... 15 reset 16 setup 15 ENTER button 4 F FIND button 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 fitness options 38 G Garmin Product Support 34 geocaches 18, 32 downloading 18 navigating 18 settings 31 GPS signals 3, 20, 22, 23, 36, 44 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20 H HomePort 39 hunting and fishing times 21 L language 3, 26 M main menu settings 18... 20 N navigating compass 13 routes 7 to geocaches 18 to waypoints 5 tracks 10 P PAGE button 4 pages adding a page 30 removing 30 sequence 29 position format 30 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 47
Owner's Manual
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... 33 48 creating 6 deleting 7 editing 6 guidance method 32 navigating 7 settings 32 S satellite signals 3, 20, 22, 23, 36, 44 AutoLocate 20 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20 saving tracks 10 search menu 4, 5 Sight 'N Go 14 software updating 34 version 34 specifications 35 stopwatch 21 sun and moon times 20 system settings... about 9 clearing current 10 deleting 10 navigating 10 recording 9 saving 10 viewing 9 transferring files 41 using USB 41 wirelessly 18 trip computer 17 troubleshooting 44 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual
... 33 48 creating 6 deleting 7 editing 6 guidance method 32 navigating 7 settings 32 S satellite signals 3, 20, 22, 23, 36, 44 AutoLocate 20 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20 saving tracks 10 search menu 4, 5 Sight 'N Go 14 software updating 34 version 34 specifications 35 stopwatch 21 sun and moon times 20 system settings... about 9 clearing current 10 deleting 10 navigating 10 recording 9 saving 10 viewing 9 transferring files 41 using USB 41 wirelessly 18 trip computer 17 troubleshooting 44 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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...For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). Go outdoors to open area. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. Replace the battery cover. Turn on the device...1. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. If necessary, turn on the unit. 2. 3.
...For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). Go outdoors to open area. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. Replace the battery cover. Turn on the device...1. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. If necessary, turn on the unit. 2. 3.