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... Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart. 2. From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. If you place it in the product box for additional documentation and information. Use the on the SD card until the Garmin ... it stops. 4. avoid land masses and obstacles while following the line to . Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. Turn on the screen. On the Navigation chart, touch the place you manually power off the GPSMAP 620/640: • When you remove the device from the SD card slot. 3. Note:...
... Marine Mode: Understanding Your GPSMAP 620/640 ➊ Usage mode. From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart. 2. From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. If you place it in the product box for additional documentation and information. Use the on the SD card until the Garmin ... it stops. 4. avoid land masses and obstacles while following the line to . Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. Turn on the screen. On the Navigation chart, touch the place you manually power off the GPSMAP 620/640: • When you remove the device from the SD card slot. 3. Note:...
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..., Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the United States and/or...
..., Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the United States and/or...
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... in the text indicate that item on in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When you should touch the Charts button on in the product box for in marine mode. When you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in automotive...
... in the text indicate that item on in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When you should touch the Charts button on in the product box for in marine mode. When you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in automotive...
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...
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... 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...GPSMAP 620 42 Finding Your Destination 43 Adding a Stop 43 Taking a Detour 43 Stopping the Route 43 Automotive Mode: Where To 44 Finding an Address 44 Setting a Home Location 44 Go! Page Options 45 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 45 Searching Near Another Location 45 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
... 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...GPSMAP 620 42 Finding Your Destination 43 Adding a Stop 43 Taking a Detour 43 Stopping the Route 43 Automotive Mode: Where To 44 Finding an Address 44 Setting a Home Location 44 Go! Page Options 45 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name 45 Searching Near Another Location 45 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual...
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... 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
... 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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... to release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 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 to...
... to release the battery. ➏ Battery-removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 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 to...
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... are not water resistant, and therefore unsuitable for marine use the automotive-mount base in your boat.... and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket: 1. Getting...marine mounting bracket in the mounting bracket: 1. The base bends and conforms to Placing the GPSMAP 620 in hold the device in your dashboard. 2. To place the GPSMAP 620...not mount the device on the GPSMAP 620 is not stable in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. Additionally, do ...
... are not water resistant, and therefore unsuitable for marine use the automotive-mount base in your boat.... and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket: 1. Getting...marine mounting bracket in the mounting bracket: 1. The base bends and conforms to Placing the GPSMAP 620 in hold the device in your dashboard. 2. To place the GPSMAP 620...not mount the device on the GPSMAP 620 is not stable in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. Additionally, do ...
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...the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the screen. Tilt the battery pack away from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Note: If you manually turn it counter-clockwise. 3. To remove the battery pack: 1. On the back of the GPSMAP 620, fit the bottom of ... 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 battery power. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the device and lift...
...the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the screen. Tilt the battery pack away from the vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Note: If you manually turn it counter-clockwise. 3. To remove the battery pack: 1. On the back of the GPSMAP 620, fit the bottom of ... 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 battery power. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the device and lift...
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... the opposite side from the SD card slot. 3. Press in the bottom of the GPSMAP 620, the SD card slot is connected and locked in place. 4. To insert an SD card: 1. Remove the SD card. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Caution: The GPSMAP 620 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is located under the...
... the opposite side from the SD card slot. 3. Press in the bottom of the GPSMAP 620, the SD card slot is connected and locked in place. 4. To insert an SD card: 1. Remove the SD card. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Caution: The GPSMAP 620 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is located under the...
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... Your GPSMAP 620 To power on your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the device for the first time. Marine Mode: Getting Started Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➎ Marine Mode: Home Screen ➊ Usage mode. The bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual To power off your GPSMAP 620 if it . Turn on your GPSMAP 620...
... Your GPSMAP 620 To power on your GPSMAP 620, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the device for the first time. Marine Mode: Getting Started Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620 ➎ Marine Mode: Home Screen ➊ Usage mode. The bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual To power off your GPSMAP 620 if it . Turn on your GPSMAP 620...
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... options, see page 8. 3. Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to a Destination Saving Your Current Location To save a location, such as a waypoint. 1. Navigate with caution; From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to your destination, you want to your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Touch anywhere on...
... options, see page 8. 3. Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to a Destination Saving Your Current Location To save a location, such as a waypoint. 1. Navigate with caution; From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to your destination, you want to your destination by default. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Touch anywhere on...
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... following the line to your destination. See page 24 for you want to navigate to your destination. Stopping Navigation 1. Touch Stop Navigation. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. Touch Volume. 3. Touch Color Mode to change between your current location and your destination, you...line drawn between Day Colors and Night Colors. The box to hear audio alerts. While navigating, from the Where To? screen. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual avoid land masses and obstacles while following a pointer on the time of the volume slider bar. To mute the volume, touch...
... following the line to your destination. See page 24 for you want to navigate to your destination. Stopping Navigation 1. Touch Stop Navigation. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. Touch Volume. 3. Touch Color Mode to change between your current location and your destination, you...line drawn between Day Colors and Night Colors. The box to hear audio alerts. While navigating, from the Where To? screen. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual avoid land masses and obstacles while following a pointer on the time of the volume slider bar. To mute the volume, touch...
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...Navigation chart to get the most out of the basic worldwide imagery map and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Mariner's Eye (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your current location. Touch and to view other areas on the chart (page 11... Navigation Chart The scale at the bottom of the chart ( ) indicates the zoom level. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Using the Navigation Chart From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart. For more information on BlueChart g2 Vision, see page 13), to ...
...Navigation chart to get the most out of the basic worldwide imagery map and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Mariner's Eye (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your current location. Touch and to view other areas on the chart (page 11... Navigation Chart The scale at the bottom of the chart ( ) indicates the zoom level. Zooming In and Out on the Navigation chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Using the Navigation Chart From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart. For more information on BlueChart g2 Vision, see page 13), to ...
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... touch a camera icon. • A standard camera icon ( ) indicates an overhead photo. The information appears in a window on the chart or an area of the screen. Marine Mode: Using Charts Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 1. Touch Information, and choose from a location other navigationally significant landmarks when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD... Local Services-view a list of the chart. • Chart Notes-view National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) information associated with the chart containing the object. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 2.
... touch a camera icon. • A standard camera icon ( ) indicates an overhead photo. The information appears in a window on the chart or an area of the screen. Marine Mode: Using Charts Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information 1. Touch Information, and choose from a location other navigationally significant landmarks when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD... Local Services-view a list of the chart. • Chart Notes-view National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) information associated with the chart containing the object. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 2.
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...Mariner's Eye screen. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater, three-dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the Navigation chart. • Detailed Roads and POI data-displays roads, restaurants, and other points of your boat and lower to your destination. 10 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual... This is more information on navigating with the GPSMAP 620. This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • High Resolution ...
...Mariner's Eye screen. • Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater, three-dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the Navigation chart. • Detailed Roads and POI data-displays roads, restaurants, and other points of your boat and lower to your destination. 10 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual... This is more information on navigating with the GPSMAP 620. This chart works well for offshore deep-sea fishing. • High Resolution ...
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...to identify entry and exit routes in the same way as buoys and lights on the Fishing chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 11 There are no navigation aids such as the Mariner's Eye 3D. Mariner's Eye 3D provides a three‑dimensional view of the sea floor or lake bottom. To access ...the Mariner's Eye 3D screen from the Home screen, touch Charts > Fishing Chart. The fishing chart uses highly detailed bathymetric ...
...to identify entry and exit routes in the same way as buoys and lights on the Fishing chart. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 11 There are no navigation aids such as the Mariner's Eye 3D. Mariner's Eye 3D provides a three‑dimensional view of the sea floor or lake bottom. To access ...the Mariner's Eye 3D screen from the Home screen, touch Charts > Fishing Chart. The fishing chart uses highly detailed bathymetric ...
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Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, the sea, or both portions of the following: • Off-standard chart ... You can navigate using the Fishing chart just as you set the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When enabled, the high resolution satellite images are only present at a specified opacity. To enable satellite imagery: 1. The higher you would using a preprogrammed BlueChart...
Marine Mode: Using Charts You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land, the sea, or both portions of the following: • Off-standard chart ... You can navigate using the Fishing chart just as you set the detail level higher by touching Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Chart Appearance > Detail. 12 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual When enabled, the high resolution satellite images are only present at a specified opacity. To enable satellite imagery: 1. The higher you would using a preprogrammed BlueChart...
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...For more information. Tip: You can also use the Compass screen to zoom in and out. Choosing a Destination Using the Navigation Chart 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 13 Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using charts, see page 8. Tip: Touch and to follow a course or route. From the Home screen, touch .... Touch the location you want to navigate to your current location, adding turns along the way (page 15). Touch anywhere on using the GPSMAP 620, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: • Go To-(direct course) creates a direct line from your current ...
...For more information. Tip: You can also use the Compass screen to zoom in and out. Choosing a Destination Using the Navigation Chart 1. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual 13 Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using charts, see page 8. Tip: Touch and to follow a course or route. From the Home screen, touch .... Touch the location you want to navigate to your current location, adding turns along the way (page 15). Touch anywhere on using the GPSMAP 620, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: • Go To-(direct course) creates a direct line from your current ...
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...and it moves with your boat when you set a course, from the Home screen, touch Charts and then touch Navigation Chart, Mariner's Eye, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 2. In the center of the magenta line is on the location you veer off course, follow the course using ...water. 4. Follow the magenta line (direct course). 3. Corrected course Direct course Start point Following a Direct Course on the Navigation Chart 14 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Navigating • Guide To-use the chart data on a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card to automatically suggest a passage from your current...
...and it moves with your boat when you set a course, from the Home screen, touch Charts and then touch Navigation Chart, Mariner's Eye, or Mariner's Eye 3D. 2. In the center of the magenta line is on the location you veer off course, follow the course using ...water. 4. Follow the magenta line (direct course). 3. Corrected course Direct course Start point Following a Direct Course on the Navigation Chart 14 GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual Marine Mode: Navigating • Guide To-use the chart data on a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card to automatically suggest a passage from your current...