Installation Instructions
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...-01006-02 Rev. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your boat according to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling. Installing the marine-mount base and connecting the marine-mount bracket to an external audio device. Although they are using number 8 (4 mm) pan-head self-tapping screws, drill...
...-01006-02 Rev. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your boat according to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling. Installing the marine-mount base and connecting the marine-mount bracket to an external audio device. Although they are using number 8 (4 mm) pan-head self-tapping screws, drill...
Installation Instructions
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... -line fuse holder. Note: During a typical installation, use the port 1 RX wire (blue). For information on the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to connect an external Wire Function Color audio device with the long mounting knob ➎ on the cable do not have to be able to wire the mount bracket directly to 32 Vdc) of the GPSMAP 620/640. Refer to the wiring diagram for connecting the marine-mount bracket to the table for normal operation of your current fuse block. Battery...
... -line fuse holder. Note: During a typical installation, use the port 1 RX wire (blue). For information on the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to connect an external Wire Function Color audio device with the long mounting knob ➎ on the cable do not have to be able to wire the mount bracket directly to 32 Vdc) of the GPSMAP 620/640. Refer to the wiring diagram for connecting the marine-mount bracket to the table for normal operation of your current fuse block. Battery...
Quick Reference Guide
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...; GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Note: You can select a destination and navigate to the waypoint by default. Note: You can take a few minutes. From any screen except the Home screen. Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to it out of the mounting bracket. 2. Turn on your car is green, your GPSMAP 620/640 has acquired satellite signals. Marine Mode: Navigating...
...; GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Note: You can select a destination and navigate to the waypoint by default. Note: You can take a few minutes. From any screen except the Home screen. Please visit www.garmin.com for product warnings and other than the number assigned to it out of the mounting bracket. 2. Turn on your car is green, your GPSMAP 620/640 has acquired satellite signals. Marine Mode: Navigating...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 5 Navigating Directly to a Destination 6 Saving Your Current Location 6 Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 7 Stopping Navigation 7 Adjusting the Volume 7 Adjusting the Backlight 7 Marine Mode: Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart 8 Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 9 Using Mariner...
... 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 5 Navigating Directly to a Destination 6 Saving Your Current Location 6 Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 7 Stopping Navigation 7 Adjusting the Volume 7 Adjusting the Backlight 7 Marine Mode: Using Charts 8 Using the Navigation Chart 8 Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart 8 Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 9 Using Mariner...
Owner's Manual
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... Numbers Screen 25 Using the Trip Screen 25 Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data 26 Viewing Tide Station Information 26 Viewing Current Information 26 Viewing Celestial Information 27 Marine Mode: Managing User Data 28 Transferring Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or From an 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...
... Numbers Screen 25 Using the Trip Screen 25 Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data 26 Viewing Tide Station Information 26 Viewing Current Information 26 Viewing Celestial Information 27 Marine Mode: Managing User Data 28 Transferring Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or From an 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Changing the System Settings 53 Changing the Navigation Settings 53 Adjusting the Display Settings 53 Adjusting the Volume 54 Adjusting the Backlight 54 Updating the Time Settings 54 Setting the Languages 54 Changing the Map Settings 54 Changing Security Settings 55 Restoring All Settings 55 Appendix 56 Calibrating 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...
...Changing the System Settings 53 Changing the Navigation Settings 53 Adjusting the Display Settings 53 Adjusting the Volume 54 Adjusting the Backlight 54 Updating the Time Settings 54 Setting the Languages 54 Changing the Map Settings 54 Changing Security Settings 55 Restoring All Settings 55 Appendix 56 Calibrating 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...
Owner's Manual
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... audio output source with a standard 1/8 in -power the device and recharge the battery with an external 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. 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...
... audio output source with a standard 1/8 in -power the device and recharge the battery with an external 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. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... a windshield. Using the Mounting Bracket Caution: Do not use the automotive-mount base in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt build-up the locking tab on each of the mounting bracket. 2. Place the automotive-mount base on your boat. Flip up , wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other...
... a windshield. Using the Mounting Bracket Caution: Do not use the automotive-mount base in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt build-up the locking tab on each of the mounting bracket. 2. Place the automotive-mount base on your boat. Flip up , wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other...
Owner's Manual
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... open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Install the marine mount in the marine mounting bracket (see page 2). Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 To power on automatically, press and hold the Power key. Follow the on the device for the first time. Touch this icon to set up the marine mode on -screen prompts to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. ➎ Home screen categories and actions.
... open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Install the marine mount in the marine mounting bracket (see page 2). Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620 To power on automatically, press and hold the Power key. Follow the on the device for the first time. Touch this icon to set up the marine mode on -screen prompts to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. ➎ Home screen categories and actions.
Owner's Manual
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... can create a route or allow the device to hear audio alerts. While navigating, from the Where To? screen. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. From any screen, press and quickly release the Power key. 2. To mute the volume, touch the box to . 3. The word Mute replaces the volume percentage. The Auto setting automatically changes the colors depending on a compass. Navigate with caution; Touch Color Mode to increase the volume. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
... can create a route or allow the device to hear audio alerts. While navigating, from the Where To? screen. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. From any screen, press and quickly release the Power key. 2. To mute the volume, touch the box to . 3. The word Mute replaces the volume percentage. The Auto setting automatically changes the colors depending on a compass. Navigate with caution; Touch Color Mode to increase the volume. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... readings. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to automotive mode. The default setting is structured. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration • Save to Card-only use this option if instructed to toggle between Water (from a water speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which a given location reading appears. Do not change to view depth and temperature information. • Distance-set the units of measure for distance readings...
... readings. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 33 Note: You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to automotive mode. The default setting is structured. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration • Save to Card-only use this option if instructed to toggle between Water (from a water speed sensor) and GPS (from the calculated GPS speed). Speed Sources-specify the sensor used in which a given location reading appears. Do not change to view depth and temperature information. • Distance-set the units of measure for distance readings...
Owner's Manual
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... port to use when connecting your unit to external NMEA devices, to a computer, or to other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-a proprietary data transfer protocol that is used to alert you arrive at a predetermined point. 34 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Configuring Alarm Settings You can configure the GPSMAP 620 to interface with Garmin computer programs. • NMEA Std.-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • NMEA High Speed-supports...
... port to use when connecting your unit to external NMEA devices, to a computer, or to other Garmin devices. • Garmin Data Transfer-a proprietary data transfer protocol that is used to alert you arrive at a predetermined point. 34 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Configuring Alarm Settings You can configure the GPSMAP 620 to interface with Garmin computer programs. • NMEA Std.-supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data, DSC, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • NMEA High Speed-supports...
Owner's Manual
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... transducer location. to 2.0 nm (or 150 m to accept the number. AIS alerts you to (Safe Zone)-sounds an alarm if AIS determines that may draw several feet of from the Navigation chart options. to 2.0 mi.). • Time to area traffic by providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for collision avoidance and can be connected to the water line (Intelliducer installed on waypoints and tracks, see page 21. 36 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
... transducer location. to 2.0 nm (or 150 m to accept the number. AIS alerts you to (Safe Zone)-sounds an alarm if AIS determines that may draw several feet of from the Navigation chart options. to 2.0 mi.). • Time to area traffic by providing boat IDs, position, course, and speed for collision avoidance and can be connected to the water line (Intelliducer installed on waypoints and tracks, see page 21. 36 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...-toggle AIS details on the Navigation chart on or off. Photos-enable and configure BlueChart g2 Vision high-resolution satellite imagery. Roses-enable information roses around the boat icon. Note: You must connect an optional NMEA0183 wind sensor to color. • Tracks-toggle tracks on or off. • Waypoints List-view a list of all saved waypoints. • New Waypoint-mark a new waypoint. • Active Track-change active track options, clear the active track, follow the active track, or save...
...-toggle AIS details on the Navigation chart on or off. Photos-enable and configure BlueChart g2 Vision high-resolution satellite imagery. Roses-enable information roses around the boat icon. Note: You must connect an optional NMEA0183 wind sensor to color. • Tracks-toggle tracks on or off. • Waypoints List-view a list of all saved waypoints. • New Waypoint-mark a new waypoint. • Active Track-change active track options, clear the active track, follow the active track, or save...
Owner's Manual
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... GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to a sonar unit. • Sailing: Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG). Depth, temperature, and water speed are only available when connected to destination), and GPS heading. The heading line appears vertically on the screen if it is shown. ◦ Course Up-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...
... GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to a sonar unit. • Sailing: Water speed, wind speed, wind angle, and Wind Velocity Made Good (VMG). Depth, temperature, and water speed are only available when connected to destination), and GPS heading. The heading line appears vertically on the screen if it is shown. ◦ Course Up-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...
Owner's Manual
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... Calibrating the Screen Power the unit on in the corner of the Menu page and the Home screen indicates the status of time (longer than one week), remove the battery pack. 56 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Connect the GPSMAP 620 to your GPSMAP 620 stops responding, turn off the GPSMAP 620, and then turn it is totally charged. Battery Information To maximize the life of the GPSMAP 620 screen while turning on . Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 If your computer using the miniUSB cable. 3. Updating the Software...
... Calibrating the Screen Power the unit on in the corner of the Menu page and the Home screen indicates the status of time (longer than one week), remove the battery pack. 56 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Connect the GPSMAP 620 to your GPSMAP 620 stops responding, turn off the GPSMAP 620, and then turn it is totally charged. Battery Information To maximize the life of the GPSMAP 620 screen while turning on . Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 If your computer using the miniUSB cable. 3. Updating the Software...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours with maximum backlight. Battery type: User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: bright WVGA landscape display; When your Garmin dealer. Computer interface: USB 2.0 high-speed and full-speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 6 hours Power input: 11-32 Vdc, vehicle power using vehicle power cable, or AC power using the included AC adapter. For more information...
... temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours with maximum backlight. Battery type: User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: bright WVGA landscape display; When your Garmin dealer. Computer interface: USB 2.0 high-speed and full-speed mass storage Operating system: Garmin Charge time: Approximately 6 hours Power input: 11-32 Vdc, vehicle power using vehicle power cable, or AC power using the included AC adapter. For more information...
Owner's Manual
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... new removable drives in the future? GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 61 Contact product support. Check the speed wheel for a restaurant. Can't Write User Card- Ensure your hotel are more maps present on your computer and into a USB port on the SD card than what the unit can have several network drives mapped on the card will be used to find map features. Turn off the GPSMAP 620. 3. Plug the USB cable into your operating...
... new removable drives in the future? GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 61 Contact product support. Check the speed wheel for a restaurant. Can't Write User Card- Ensure your hotel are more maps present on your computer and into a USB port on the SD card than what the unit can have several network drives mapped on the card will be used to find map features. Turn off the GPSMAP 620. 3. Plug the USB cable into your operating...
Owner's Manual Addendum
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... the GPSMAP 620 3.00 software update and provides instructions on how to use them. For complete information on the Perspective 3D or Mariner's Eye 3D screens. 1. Marine Mode: Navigation Chart • The device supports all features for controlling navigation leg transition. 1. Touch an option: • Label-display the waypoint name with the selected symbol. • Comment-display user-entered comments with many frequent turns, or when traveling at slower speeds. Marine Mode: 3D Charts •...
... the GPSMAP 620 3.00 software update and provides instructions on how to use them. For complete information on the Perspective 3D or Mariner's Eye 3D screens. 1. Marine Mode: Navigation Chart • The device supports all features for controlling navigation leg transition. 1. Touch an option: • Label-display the waypoint name with the selected symbol. • Comment-display user-entered comments with many frequent turns, or when traveling at slower speeds. Marine Mode: 3D Charts •...
Owner's Manual Addendum
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... SD card. • Merge From Card-transfer data from MapSource. 5. Insert the SD card into your device. Browse your computer. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Supplement From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Waypoints List. 2. Enter a comment using the on your device. 6. To copy or merge MapSource® marine data to the SD card. 7. Connect a mini-USB connector to transfer user data in marine mode and in the waypoint-information pane. • You can copy JPEG and JPG image files or maps and GPX waypoint files from...
... SD card. • Merge From Card-transfer data from MapSource. 5. Insert the SD card into your device. Browse your computer. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Supplement From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > Waypoints List. 2. Enter a comment using the on your device. 6. To copy or merge MapSource® marine data to the SD card. 7. Connect a mini-USB connector to transfer user data in marine mode and in the waypoint-information pane. • You can copy JPEG and JPG image files or maps and GPX waypoint files from...
