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...1. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Calibrate the compass (page 13). Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 9). 7. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Navigate a route (page 7). 6. Use the Rocker to press something in order, for product warnings and other important information.... See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER (page 4).
...1. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Calibrate the compass (page 13). Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 9). 7. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Navigate a route (page 7). 6. Use the Rocker to press something in order, for product warnings and other important information.... See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER (page 4).
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Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Available only on two AA batteries. Use precharged GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 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). 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).
Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Available only on two AA batteries. Use precharged GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 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). 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).
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.... 3. If necessary, turn counterclockwise and pulling up. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open area. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Turn on the device. 3. NiMH or lithium batteries for satellites.
.... 3. If necessary, turn counterclockwise and pulling up. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open area. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Turn on the device. 3. NiMH or lithium batteries for satellites.
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... FIND MARK QUIT ENTER Press FIND to open the search menu. MENU PAGE Rocker IN OUT Press MENU to zoom in on the map. 4 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Press IN to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Getting Started strength. When the bars are green, the device...
... FIND MARK QUIT ENTER Press FIND to open the search menu. MENU PAGE Rocker IN OUT Press MENU to zoom in on the map. 4 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Press IN to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Getting Started strength. When the bars are green, the device...
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..., select Waypoint Manager. 2. Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select Delete. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 4. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 5 Creating Waypoints 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From any page, press FIND. 2. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you...
..., select Waypoint Manager. 2. Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select Delete. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 4. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 5 Creating Waypoints 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From any page, press FIND. 2. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you...
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.... 2. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Editing the Name of the point on the route. 6 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Select Use. 5. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Enter the new name. 5. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is complete.
.... 2. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Editing the Name of the point on the route. 6 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Select Use. 5. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Enter the new name. 5. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is complete.
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..., select Route Planner. 2. Select Routes. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select Stop Navigation. Select a route. 3. Navigating a Route 1. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select the route again. 5. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 7 From any page, press FIND. 2. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route...
..., select Route Planner. 2. Select Routes. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select Stop Navigation. Select a route. 3. Navigating a Route 1. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select the route again. 5. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 7 From any page, press FIND. 2. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route...
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Select Addresses. 3. Enter the street. 8. Enter the country. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and ... search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select the city. 6. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your...
Select Addresses. 3. Enter the street. 8. Enter the country. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and ... search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select the city. 6. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your...
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... On Map. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 9 Managing Track Log Recording 1. Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. If you...
... On Map. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 9 Managing Track Log Recording 1. Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. If you...
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Deleting a Track 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. 10 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. Select an option: • View Map-shows the current track on ...
Deleting a Track 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. 10 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. Select an option: • View Map-shows the current track on ...
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... Track Up to show a perspective view. 11 Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. From a main page, press meNu. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Map The position icon represents your current direction of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show your location on...
... Track Up to show a perspective view. 11 Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. From a main page, press meNu. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Map The position icon represents your current direction of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show your location on...
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... you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the bottom of map data displayed on the device. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select Measure Distance. When Off is displayed (page 11). 12 • Guidance Text-allows you to stop measuring. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner...
... you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the bottom of map data displayed on the device. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select Measure Distance. When Off is displayed (page 11). 12 • Guidance Text-allows you to stop measuring. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner...
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... direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the direction you are traveling directly toward the top of the electronic compass, you to your destination. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 13 • Map Information-allows you are moving long...
... direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the direction you are traveling directly toward the top of the electronic compass, you to your destination. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 13 • Map Information-allows you are moving long...
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Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 14 4. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Main Pages Using ... directional letters (N, S, E, W). ◦◦ Numeric Degrees-sets the compass reading to degrees (0°-359°). ◦◦ Mils-sets the compass reading to the object. 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Hold the device level. 3.
Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 14 4. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Main Pages Using ... directional letters (N, S, E, W). ◦◦ Numeric Degrees-sets the compass reading to degrees (0°-359°). ◦◦ Mils-sets the compass reading to the object. 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Hold the device level. 3.
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... of time, or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-starts the compass calibration (page 13). Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 15 From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic... a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
... of time, or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-starts the compass calibration (page 13). Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 15 From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic... a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
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Calibrate Altimeter-see page 15. From any page, press MENU twice. 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual See page 18 for main menu settings pages. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Using the Main Pages ...
Calibrate Altimeter-see page 15. From any page, press MENU twice. 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual See page 18 for main menu settings pages. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Using the Main Pages ...
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... 19). For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. • Big Numbers-changes the size of the numbers shown on the dashboard. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using the Main Pages • Change Dashboard-changes the theme and information displayed on the trip computer page. Trip Computer The trip computer...
... 19). For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. • Big Numbers-changes the size of the numbers shown on the dashboard. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 17 Using the Main Pages • Change Dashboard-changes the theme and information displayed on the trip computer page. Trip Computer The trip computer...
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...device. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Select Go. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to a Geocache 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to download ... Wirelessly. 2. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Select a geocache. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Register your device (page 34...
...device. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Select Go. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to a Geocache 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to download ... Wirelessly. 2. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Select a geocache. 4. Follow the on -screen instructions. 18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Register your device (page 34...
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Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Setting a Profile 1. Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are using a profile and you change the unit of measure. ...
Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Setting a Profile 1. Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are using a profile and you change the unit of measure. ...