Important Safety and Product Information
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... PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States depending on the country. Garmin makes no warranty as to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location or topography. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be used for warranty repairs. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND...
... PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States depending on the country. Garmin makes no warranty as to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of direction, distance, location or topography. International Purchases: A separate warranty may be used for warranty repairs. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND...
Owner's Manual
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... Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 2 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 3 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 5 Waypoints 5 Routes 6 Additional Maps 8 Tracks 9 About Tracks 9 Navigating a Saved Track........ 10 Using the Main Pages........11 Customizing the Data Fields.....11 Restoring Default Page Settings 11 Map 11 Compass 13 Using the Compass 14 Using Sight 'N Go 14 Elevation Plot 15 Opening the Main Menu........... 16 Trip Computer 17 Main Menu Features...
... Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 2 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 3 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 5 Waypoints 5 Routes 6 Additional Maps 8 Tracks 9 About Tracks 9 Navigating a Saved Track........ 10 Using the Main Pages........11 Customizing the Data Fields.....11 Restoring Default Page Settings 11 Map 11 Compass 13 Using the Compass 14 Using Sight 'N Go 14 Elevation Plot 15 Opening the Main Menu........... 16 Trip Computer 17 Main Menu Features...
Owner's Manual
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Display Settings 27 Setting Up Tones 27 Marine Settings 27 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 28 Resetting Data 29 Changing the Page Sequence 29 Customizing the Unit Settings 30 Time Settings 30 Position Format Settings.......... 30 Altimeter Settings 31 Geocache Settings 32 Routing Settings 32 Fitness 33 Profiles 33 Appendix 34 Registering Your Device........... 34 Updating the Software 34 Viewing Important Device Information 34 Contacting Garmin Product Support 34 Using the Backlight 35 Specifications 35 Maximizing Battery Life 36 About the Batteries 37 Buying Optional ...
Display Settings 27 Setting Up Tones 27 Marine Settings 27 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 28 Resetting Data 29 Changing the Page Sequence 29 Customizing the Unit Settings 30 Time Settings 30 Position Format Settings.......... 30 Altimeter Settings 31 Geocache Settings 32 Routing Settings 32 Fitness 33 Profiles 33 Appendix 34 Registering Your Device........... 34 Updating the Software 34 Viewing Important Device Information 34 Contacting Garmin Product Support 34 Using the Backlight 35 Specifications 35 Maximizing Battery Life 36 About the Batteries 37 Buying Optional ...
Owner's Manual
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Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 7). 6. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 1 Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Record a track (page 9). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 13). Use the Rocker to press something in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings...
Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 7). 6. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 1 Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Record a track (page 9). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 13). Use the Rocker to press something in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings...
Owner's Manual
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...Select a waypoint. 4. Press Menu. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Creating Waypoints 1. Deleting a Waypoint 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 5 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you have saved. 1. Select Go. Select Done. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. From any page, press FIND. 2. Enter the new information...
...Select a waypoint. 4. Press Menu. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Creating Waypoints 1. Deleting a Waypoint 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 5 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you have saved. 1. Select Go. Select Done. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. From any page, press FIND. 2. Enter the new information...
Owner's Manual
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..., press meNu. 2. Select a data field. 4. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Map The position icon represents your current direction of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Changing the Map Orientation 1. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. 11 Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on -screen instructions. For data field descriptions, see...
..., press meNu. 2. Select a data field. 4. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Map The position icon represents your current direction of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Changing the Map Orientation 1. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. 11 Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on -screen instructions. For data field descriptions, see...
Owner's Manual
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...-sets the compass reading to mils (0 mils-6399 mils). • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass: ◦◦ True-sets true north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to your location. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. 1. Use the compass to navigate to navigate an active route. 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. Point the device...
...-sets the compass reading to mils (0 mils-6399 mils). • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass: ◦◦ True-sets true north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to your location. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. 1. Use the compass to navigate to navigate an active route. 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. Point the device...
Owner's Manual
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... changes over a period of time. • Adjust Zoom Ranges-adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page. • Reset-resets the elevation plot data: ◦◦ Reset Trip Data-resets all trip data. ◦◦ Delete All Waypoints-deletes all saved waypoints. ◦◦ Clear Current Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. See page 18 for main menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice. 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual...
... changes over a period of time. • Adjust Zoom Ranges-adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page. • Reset-resets the elevation plot data: ◦◦ Reset Trip Data-resets all trip data. ◦◦ Delete All Waypoints-deletes all saved waypoints. ◦◦ Clear Current Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. See page 18 for main menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice. 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations. • AutoLocate® Position-calculates your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. 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 turn the GPS on and off GPS. This option is displayed in multicolor or single color. • Set Location On Map-allows you to turn off . • Track...
... can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations. • AutoLocate® Position-calculates your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. 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 turn the GPS on and off GPS. This option is displayed in multicolor or single color. • Set Location On Map-allows you to turn off . • Track...
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If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. Main Menu Features and Settings GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 21 • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. Main Menu Features and Settings GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 21 • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
Owner's Manual
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.... Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Description The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The calibrated current pressure. Revolutions of ascent. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. The remaining battery power. The direction from your GPS location is accurate to a destination. 22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual For example, your starting location to within +/- 12 feet. The average vertical distance of the crank...
.... Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Description The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The calibrated current pressure. Revolutions of ascent. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. The remaining battery power. The direction from your GPS location is accurate to a destination. 22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual For example, your starting location to within +/- 12 feet. The average vertical distance of the crank...
Owner's Manual
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... main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global 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 user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to...
... main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global 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 user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to...
Owner's Manual
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... soundings. Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 37. • Battery Save-see page 36. • Colors-sets the colors used on the device. From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 27 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical (requires marine maps)-displays various map features in different...
... soundings. Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 37. • Battery Save-see page 36. • Colors-sets the colors used on the device. From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual 27 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical (requires marine maps)-displays various map features in different...
Owner's Manual
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... over a period of time. records pressure data only when the device is turned on which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on . Altimeter Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-the altimeter self-calibrates each time you turn the device on. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-the barometer functions while you are stationary. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On- Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Fixed...
... over a period of time. records pressure data only when the device is turned on which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on . Altimeter Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-the altimeter self-calibrates each time you turn the device on. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-the barometer functions while you are stationary. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On- Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Fixed...
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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of geocaches found. calculates on the active route page. Geocache Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to show the geocache list by names or codes. • Found Geocaches-allows you to enter the number of time. Routing Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to select a guidance method for calculating...
GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of geocaches found. calculates on the active route page. Geocache Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to show the geocache list by names or codes. • Found Geocaches-allows you to enter the number of time. Routing Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to select a guidance method for calculating...
Owner's Manual
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... accessory. Select an option: • Select Heart Rate Monitor > On. • Select Bike Cadence Sensor > On. Appendix Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your data fields (page 22). 38 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Fitness. 3. You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory...
... accessory. Select an option: • Select Heart Rate Monitor > On. • Select Bike Cadence Sensor > On. Appendix Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your data fields (page 22). 38 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Fitness. 3. You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory...
Owner's Manual
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... settings 27 downloading software 34 E editing profiles 33 routes 6 waypoints 5 elevation plot 10, 15 barometric altimeter 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 map 11 changing orientation 11 datum 31 detail 12 information 13 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks...
... settings 27 downloading software 34 E editing profiles 33 routes 6 waypoints 5 elevation plot 10, 15 barometric altimeter 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 map 11 changing orientation 11 datum 31 detail 12 information 13 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks...
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...power button 3, 4, 35, 37 profiles 19 change 19 creating 33 setting 19 proximity alarms 19 Q QUIT button 4 R recording tracks 9 registering your device 34 reset current track 29 data 29 defaults 29 trip data 29 waypoints 29 restoring default settings 11 Rocker 4 routes active route 7 avoidance 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...
...power button 3, 4, 35, 37 profiles 19 change 19 creating 33 setting 19 proximity alarms 19 Q QUIT button 4 R recording tracks 9 registering your device 34 reset current track 29 data 29 defaults 29 trip data 29 waypoints 29 restoring default settings 11 Rocker 4 routes active route 7 avoidance 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...
Quick Start Manual
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... Quick Start Manual Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Battery Information The device operates on the device (page 3). 3. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Installing the Batteries 1. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Calibrate the compass...
... Quick Start Manual Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Battery Information The device operates on the device (page 3). 3. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Installing the Batteries 1. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Install the batteries (page 2). 2. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Calibrate the compass...
Quick Start Manual
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... save option to open the backlight status page. 2. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save battery power and prolong battery life. From the main menu, select Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use the device for several months, remove the batteries. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. 10 GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual...
... save option to open the backlight status page. 2. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save battery power and prolong battery life. From the main menu, select Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use the device for several months, remove the batteries. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. 10 GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual...
