Installation Instructions
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...the red and black wires. The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA 0183 ports, and it can connect the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to determine the polarity of the mount bracket ➍ with a 1/8 in . (3.5 mm) stereo-audio jack on the mount base: 1. Battery 11-32 VDC Wire Red (... © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Adjust the mount-bracket angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug. Step 3: Connect the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to Power • Connect the cable attached to the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to the power source (from the marine-mount bracket, and...
...the red and black wires. The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA 0183 ports, and it can connect the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to determine the polarity of the mount bracket ➍ with a 1/8 in . (3.5 mm) stereo-audio jack on the mount base: 1. Battery 11-32 VDC Wire Red (... © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Adjust the mount-bracket angle and tighten the long mounting knob until snug. Step 3: Connect the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to Power • Connect the cable attached to the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to the power source (from the marine-mount bracket, and...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Battery status. ➎ ➏ ➍ Current time. Select a subcategory. 4. Touch Where To? > Go Home. 2. menu provides several different categories for you are preloaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of interest, such as possible. Automotive Mode: Adding a Stop You can add a stop before your GPSMAP 620... category. 3. Touch Set as Via Point 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. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. ...
...Battery status. ➎ ➏ ➍ Current time. Select a subcategory. 4. Touch Where To? > Go Home. 2. menu provides several different categories for you are preloaded on your current location. • Choose from a list of interest, such as possible. Automotive Mode: Adding a Stop You can add a stop before your GPSMAP 620... category. 3. Touch Set as Via Point 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. With a route active, touch Menu. 2. ...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Placing the 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 your destination. Slide the SD card into the SD card slot, and press until the Garmin logo appears on... from the mounting bracket: 1. Turn the locking ring and remove the battery pack. Inserting an SD Card Marine Mode: Acquiring Satellites 1. This designates the waypoint as a waypoint. 2. screen. Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. To remove the GPSMAP 620/640 from tall buildings and trees. 2. To remove an SD card:...
.... Placing the 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 your destination. Slide the SD card into the SD card slot, and press until the Garmin logo appears on... from the mounting bracket: 1. Turn the locking ring and remove the battery pack. Inserting an SD Card Marine Mode: Acquiring Satellites 1. This designates the waypoint as a waypoint. 2. screen. Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. To remove the GPSMAP 620/640 from tall buildings and trees. 2. To remove an SD card:...
Important safety and product information
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...and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a combination of Garmin is available to be located only in an unattended vehicle. Using another battery presents a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical...• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store reasonable cost. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span ...
...and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use a combination of Garmin is available to be located only in an unattended vehicle. Using another battery presents a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical...• If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for an extended time, store reasonable cost. Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal Additional Non-User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span ...
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 5 Navigating...
... 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 5 Navigating...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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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...GPSMAP 620 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use the attached weather cap to an audio output source 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 release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏...
...GPSMAP 620 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use the attached weather cap to an audio output source 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 release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏...
Owner's Manual
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... device manually, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on battery power. Important battery notes: • Before using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time, charge the battery for at least six hours. • The lithium-ion battery pack used in a mount with external power whenever possible. ...the device while it is connected to a power source, it will continue to charge the battery Caution: If the marine mounting bracket is not wired through the ignition or a switch, the GPSMAP 620 will be prompted to continue on the screen. To prevent damage, remove the unit from ...
... device manually, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on battery power. Important battery notes: • Before using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time, charge the battery for at least six hours. • The lithium-ion battery pack used in a mount with external power whenever possible. ...the device while it is connected to a power source, it will continue to charge the battery Caution: If the marine mounting bracket is not wired through the ignition or a switch, the GPSMAP 620 will be prompted to continue on the screen. To prevent damage, remove the unit from ...
Owner's Manual
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... device. Inserting an SD Card To remove an SD card: 1. Remove the battery. 2. Use extreme caution around water when removing the battery from the battery contacts. 2. Press in the bottom of the GPSMAP 620, the SD card slot is connected and locked in place. 4. Caution: The GPSMAP 620 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the...
... device. Inserting an SD Card To remove an SD card: 1. Remove the battery. 2. Use extreme caution around water when removing the battery from the battery contacts. 2. Press in the bottom of the GPSMAP 620, the SD card slot is connected and locked in place. 4. Caution: The GPSMAP 620 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the...
Owner's Manual
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... the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620. To power off your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the device for the first time. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status...
... the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. 2. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620. To power off your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the device for the first time. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to change modes. ➋ GPS satellite strength. ➌ Battery status...
Owner's Manual
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...your device. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to change modes. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. When at least one of your GPSMAP 620. Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐➑ Automotive Mode: ... in the mounting bracket (see page 2). 3. Follow the on . GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Snap the GPSMAP 620 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm, and place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals. Touch to it on -screen instructions. The ...
...your device. Acquiring satellite signals can select a destination and navigate to change modes. ➌ Battery status. ➍ Current time. When at least one of your GPSMAP 620. Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➊ ➋ ➌➍ ➎ ➏ ➐➑ Automotive Mode: ... in the mounting bracket (see page 2). 3. Follow the on . GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Snap the GPSMAP 620 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm, and place the GPSMAP 620 in your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals. Touch to it on -screen instructions. The ...
Owner's Manual
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Touch the button under the setting name to marine mode. The picture bitmap file is saved in distance... take more time to drive. • Off Road-to calculate point-to change units of measure to save battery power. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. You need this information when you want to... in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are shorter in the Garmin\scrn folder on the GPSMAP 620 drive. Units-change . 3. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 53 Automotive Mode: A��d�v�a�n��c�e...
Touch the button under the setting name to marine mode. The picture bitmap file is saved in distance... take more time to drive. • Off Road-to calculate point-to change units of measure to save battery power. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. You need this information when you want to... in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are shorter in the Garmin\scrn folder on the GPSMAP 620 drive. Units-change . 3. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 53 Automotive Mode: A��d�v�a�n��c�e...
Owner's Manual
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...Backlight 1. You can also adjust the brightness level from any screen, press and quickly release the 2. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your GPSMAP 620. Touch and to redraw slower. Current Time-manually set the time based on the map. Setting the Languages Touch Tools > Settings ... for your language. Touch the box next to Mute to have the GPSMAP 620 set the time on -screen text to adjust the volume. Power key. Select Automatic to mute all on your battery life. Restore-restore the original language settings. Changing the Map Settings Touch...
...Backlight 1. You can also adjust the brightness level from any screen, press and quickly release the 2. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your GPSMAP 620. Touch and to redraw slower. Current Time-manually set the time based on the map. Setting the Languages Touch Tools > Settings ... for your language. Touch the box next to Mute to have the GPSMAP 620 set the time on -screen text to adjust the volume. Power key. Select Automatic to mute all on your battery life. Restore-restore the original language settings. Changing the Map Settings Touch...
Owner's Manual
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...the upper-left corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while turning on your GPSMAP 620. Any items that you have saved are restored. To increase the accuracy of the battery, do not leave your GPSMAP 620 by removing and re-connecting the battery. Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater, and download...will not used for calibration instructions. If this does not help, reset your GPSMAP 620 in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to Marine Mode. See page 32 for extended period of the GPSMAP 620 battery. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on in the corner of the Menu page ...
...the upper-left corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while turning on your GPSMAP 620. Any items that you have saved are restored. To increase the accuracy of the battery, do not leave your GPSMAP 620 by removing and re-connecting the battery. Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater, and download...will not used for calibration instructions. If this does not help, reset your GPSMAP 620 in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to Marine Mode. See page 32 for extended period of the GPSMAP 620 battery. Run WebUpdater, and follow the on in the corner of the Menu page ...
Owner's Manual
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...need to be permanently damaged if exposed to replace the fuse located at least six hours. • Place the GPSMAP 620 in either the automotive mounting bracket or the marine mounting bracket with the bracket connected to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touchscreen. End piece Silver tip Fuse...Clean the outer casing of the unit (not the touchscreen) using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time, charge the battery for at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1. Apply the liquid to power. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 620 is placed in the proper place. Unscrew the black, round end ...
...need to be permanently damaged if exposed to replace the fuse located at least six hours. • Place the GPSMAP 620 in either the automotive mounting bracket or the marine mounting bracket with the bracket connected to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touchscreen. End piece Silver tip Fuse...Clean the outer casing of the unit (not the touchscreen) using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time, charge the battery for at the tip of the vehicle adapter. 1. Apply the liquid to power. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 620 is placed in the proper place. Unscrew the black, round end ...
Owner's Manual
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...176;C to 55°C) Charging temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to http://buy .garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Home screen (or Menu page) are green. Usage: 12 ...W max. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear. white backlight; Battery type: User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
...176;C to 55°C) Charging temperature range: From 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to http://buy .garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Home screen (or Menu page) are green. Usage: 12 ...W max. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear. white backlight; Battery type: User-replaceable rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
Owner's Manual
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... of Conformity, go to a computer is in Garmin. Garmin grants you should see page 57). Hold your finger on the lower‑right corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while it is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touchscreen...
... of Conformity, go to a computer is in Garmin. Garmin grants you should see page 57). Hold your finger on the lower‑right corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while it is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. My battery gauge does not seem accurate. The touchscreen...
Owner's Manual
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page options 45 go home 44 GPS 32 about GPS 5, 58 off/on 53 GPSMAP 620 charging 57 cleaning 57 mounting 5, 42, 58 protecting 58 resetting 56 grid north 33 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 54 A accessories 59 additional maps 58 addresses 44 add turn...data 28 battery 56 status 5 battery information 56 beeper options 32 blend 12 BlueChart 10 brightness 54 browsing the map 46 C caring for your GPSMAP 620 57 celestial information 27 charging your GPSMAP 620 57, 60 chart fishing 8 charts fish eye 3D 8, 10 fishing 10 mariner's eye 8, 10 navigation 8 colors mariner's eye...
page options 45 go home 44 GPS 32 about GPS 5, 58 off/on 53 GPSMAP 620 charging 57 cleaning 57 mounting 5, 42, 58 protecting 58 resetting 56 grid north 33 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Index Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 54 A accessories 59 additional maps 58 addresses 44 add turn...data 28 battery 56 status 5 battery information 56 beeper options 32 blend 12 BlueChart 10 brightness 54 browsing the map 46 C caring for your GPSMAP 620 57 celestial information 27 charging your GPSMAP 620 57, 60 chart fishing 8 charts fish eye 3D 8, 10 fishing 10 mariner's eye 8, 10 navigation 8 colors mariner's eye...
Owner's Manual
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... 36 keyboard 45 language mode 54 layout 53 kilometers 53 L land only 12 lane width 40 language changing 32 language settings 54 lithium-ion battery 56, 59 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual M map adding 58 browsing 46 detail level 54 enabling detail maps 55 Map Info button 55 settings 54 updating 58 version 55... viewing 54 zooming 47 map datum 33 MapSource 51, 58 MapSource data 29 Mariner's Eye 10 3D 11 max speed, reset 50 measure units 33 menu...
... 36 keyboard 45 language mode 54 layout 53 kilometers 53 L land only 12 lane width 40 language changing 32 language settings 54 lithium-ion battery 56, 59 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual M map adding 58 browsing 46 detail level 54 enabling detail maps 55 Map Info button 55 settings 54 updating 58 version 55... viewing 54 zooming 47 map datum 33 MapSource 51, 58 MapSource data 29 Mariner's Eye 10 3D 11 max speed, reset 50 measure units 33 menu...