Installation Instructions
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... and connecting the marine-mount bracket to 55°C). Drill holes in the marked locations. • If you operate your mounting hardware. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your Garmin dealer immediately. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other NMEA 0183-compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). • Connecting the marine-mount bracket to www.garmin.com/support...
... and connecting the marine-mount bracket to 55°C). Drill holes in the marked locations. • If you operate your mounting hardware. GPSMAP® 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions Install the GPSMAP 620/640 marine mount on your Garmin dealer immediately. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other NMEA 0183-compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). • Connecting the marine-mount bracket to www.garmin.com/support...
Installation Instructions
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..., connect an external audio device using the fuse block, remove the supplied in -line fuse holder. You can communicate with a 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) stereo-audio plug. Note: During a typical installation, use the corresponding TX and RX wires for connecting the marine-mount bracket to the positive voltage terminal. For information on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse. 3. To connect the marine-mount bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible device, see below. Connect the black (- The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA...
..., connect an external audio device using the fuse block, remove the supplied in -line fuse holder. You can communicate with a 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) stereo-audio plug. Note: During a typical installation, use the corresponding TX and RX wires for connecting the marine-mount bracket to the positive voltage terminal. For information on the boat, route the positive connection through the fuse. 3. To connect the marine-mount bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible device, see below. Connect the black (- The GPSMAP 620/640 has two NMEA...
Owner's Manual
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... High-Resolution Satellite Imagery 12 Marine Mode: Navigating 14 Step 1: Choose a Destination 14 Step 2: Set and Follow the Course 14 Marine Mode: Where To 20 Searching For Marine Services 20 Searching for Waypoints 20 Searching for Saved Routes 20 Searching for Saved Tracks 21 Searching by Name 21 Marine Mode: Using Waypoints and Tracks 22 Using Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoints 22 Marking a Waypoint at Your Current Location 22 Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chart 22 Editing Waypoint Details 23 Using Tracks 23 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual iii
... High-Resolution Satellite Imagery 12 Marine Mode: Navigating 14 Step 1: Choose a Destination 14 Step 2: Set and Follow the Course 14 Marine Mode: Where To 20 Searching For Marine Services 20 Searching for Waypoints 20 Searching for Saved Routes 20 Searching for Saved Tracks 21 Searching by Name 21 Marine Mode: Using Waypoints and Tracks 22 Using Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoints 22 Marking a Waypoint at Your Current Location 22 Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chart 22 Editing Waypoint Details 23 Using Tracks 23 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... Screen 26 Using the Trip Screen 26 Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data 27 Viewing Tide Station Information 27 Viewing Current Information 27 Viewing Celestial Information 28 Marine Mode: Managing User Data 29 Transferring Marine Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or from an SD Card 29 Backing up Marine Data to a PC 29 Copying or Merging MapSource® Marine Data to the GPSMAP 640 30 Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels 31 Viewing AIS Information 31 Viewing DSC Information 31 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration 33 Configuring System Settings 33 Changing Units...
... Screen 26 Using the Trip Screen 26 Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data 27 Viewing Tide Station Information 27 Viewing Current Information 27 Viewing Celestial Information 28 Marine Mode: Managing User Data 29 Transferring Marine Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or from an SD Card 29 Backing up Marine Data to a PC 29 Copying or Merging MapSource® Marine Data to the GPSMAP 640 30 Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels 31 Viewing AIS Information 31 Viewing DSC Information 31 Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration 33 Configuring System Settings 33 Changing Units...
Owner's Manual
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... Languages 67 Changing the Map Settings 67 Changing Security Settings 68 Restoring All Settings 68 Automotive Mode: Using XM 69 Listening to XM Radio 69 Using XM Traffic Information 70 Traffic in Your Area 70 Severity Color Code 70 Traffic on Your Route 70 Viewing the Traffic Map 71 Viewing Traffic Delays 71 Adding an XM Subscription 71 Appendix 72 Calibrating the Screen 72 Resetting Your GPSMAP 640 72 Updating the Software 72 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
... Languages 67 Changing the Map Settings 67 Changing Security Settings 68 Restoring All Settings 68 Automotive Mode: Using XM 69 Listening to XM Radio 69 Using XM Traffic Information 70 Traffic in Your Area 70 Severity Color Code 70 Traffic on Your Route 70 Viewing the Traffic Map 71 Viewing Traffic Delays 71 Adding an XM Subscription 71 Appendix 72 Calibrating the Screen 72 Resetting Your GPSMAP 640 72 Updating the Software 72 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Flip down on top of the mounting bracket. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Additionally, do not use . To install the automotive mounting bracket in the mounting bracket. Snap the mounting bracket onto the automotive-mount arm. 3. The automotivemount base does not connect to hold the device in your boat. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. 3. The power connector and speaker assembly are not water...
... not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Flip down on top of the mounting bracket. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Additionally, do not use . To install the automotive mounting bracket in the mounting bracket. Snap the mounting bracket onto the automotive-mount arm. 3. The automotivemount base does not connect to hold the device in your boat. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. 3. The power connector and speaker assembly are not water...
Owner's Manual
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... the marine mode on your GPSMAP 640. Now you can take a few minutes. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Install the marine mount in the mounting bracket (see page 2). A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Place the GPSMAP 640 in your GPSMAP 640, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the GPSMAP 640 when using an optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. ➏ Home screen...
... the marine mode on your GPSMAP 640. Now you can take a few minutes. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Install the marine mount in the mounting bracket (see page 2). A boat icon represents marine mode, and a car icon represents automotive mode. Step 3: Acquire Satellites 1. Place the GPSMAP 640 in your GPSMAP 640, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the GPSMAP 640 when using an optional GXM 40 XM antenna). ➌ GPS satellite strength. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. ➏ Home screen...
Owner's Manual
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... navigational data. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 11 The Mariner's Eye 3D screen is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Marine Mode: Using Charts Using Mariner's Eye 3D When using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you to get the most out of both the shore and the sea floor. Touch and drag the map to the left or the right to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision...
... navigational data. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 11 The Mariner's Eye 3D screen is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages. Marine Mode: Using Charts Using Mariner's Eye 3D When using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you to get the most out of both the shore and the sea floor. Touch and drag the map to the left or the right to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 Vision...
Owner's Manual
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... not change time settings. • Time Format-set the time format (12 hour, 24 hour, or UTC) for time readings. • Time Zone-set the time zone displayed for route sentences and system sentences, and adjust Garmin NMEA settings. • Posn. Touch the NMEA output sentence. 4. Configuring Communications Settings From the Home screen, touch Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 35 From the Home screen, touch Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Position Format-select the coordinate system in which a given location...
... not change time settings. • Time Format-set the time format (12 hour, 24 hour, or UTC) for time readings. • Time Zone-set the time zone displayed for route sentences and system sentences, and adjust Garmin NMEA settings. • Posn. Touch the NMEA output sentence. 4. Configuring Communications Settings From the Home screen, touch Configure > Communications. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 35 From the Home screen, touch Configure > Communications > NMEA 0183 Setup. 2. Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration Position Format-select the coordinate system in which a given location...
Owner's Manual
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...; Flood • Flash Flood Configuring My Boat From the Home screen, touch Configure > My Boat. AIS Alarm (AIS only)-set how far before a turn in a route that are within range and equipped with a transponder. This is used for boats that you to area traffic by providing the boat IDs, the position, the course, and the speed for collision avoidance and can be connected to the next leg. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 37 Touch...
...; Flood • Flash Flood Configuring My Boat From the Home screen, touch Configure > My Boat. AIS Alarm (AIS only)-set how far before a turn in a route that are within range and equipped with a transponder. This is used for boats that you to area traffic by providing the boat IDs, the position, the course, and the speed for collision avoidance and can be connected to the next leg. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 37 Touch...
Owner's Manual
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...; Tracks Display-show or hide tracks on the chart according to hide a waypoint on the map to be quickly limited to those most relevant to turn trails off . • Waypoints List-view a list of channels that are displayed in the Presets list. This allows the waypoints on charts by symbol. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 39 You can also select to color. Channel Entry-enter a channel using the on the navigation chart where AIS...
...; Tracks Display-show or hide tracks on the chart according to hide a waypoint on the map to be quickly limited to those most relevant to turn trails off . • Waypoints List-view a list of channels that are displayed in the Presets list. This allows the waypoints on charts by symbol. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 39 You can also select to color. Channel Entry-enter a channel using the on the navigation chart where AIS...
Owner's Manual
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... Navigation chart for more information on the Navigation chart to hide it. This option is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. When set to Auto, the overlay numbers appear only when that category is only available when connected to show the NEXRAD/cloud cover/visibility legend window on or off . Configuring Navigation Chart Setup and Appearance From the Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup. Service Points-toggle the marine services icons on the screen...
... Navigation chart for more information on the Navigation chart to hide it. This option is active. • Cruising: GPS speed and GPS heading. When set to Auto, the overlay numbers appear only when that category is only available when connected to show the NEXRAD/cloud cover/visibility legend window on or off . Configuring Navigation Chart Setup and Appearance From the Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup. Service Points-toggle the marine services icons on the screen...
Owner's Manual
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... sailing data fields (apparent or true). When set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to destination), and GPS heading. Wind speed, angle and VMG are off course, bearing (to a destination. ◦ Data Bar Setup-toggle the Route Leg data field (shows additional route information) and specify how each data field provides navigation information (by time or by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water temperature, and water speed. On Course 41 See page 43 for more information on the compass tape...
... sailing data fields (apparent or true). When set to Auto, these numbers appear only when navigating to destination), and GPS heading. Wind speed, angle and VMG are off course, bearing (to a destination. ◦ Data Bar Setup-toggle the Route Leg data field (shows additional route information) and specify how each data field provides navigation information (by time or by distance). • Fishing: Depth, water temperature, and water speed. On Course 41 See page 43 for more information on the compass tape...
Owner's Manual
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... Data to the Unit 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 63 NOTE: The GPSMAP 640 is older than 6.12.2, update to an available USB port on your computer for Software Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 2. Check your MapSource version on your computer. It is not shared between automotive mode and marine mode. Your GPSMAP 640 and memory card appear as mounted volumes on an SD card. Click Edit > Paste. Connect...
... Data to the Unit 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 63 NOTE: The GPSMAP 640 is older than 6.12.2, update to an available USB port on your computer for Software Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. 2. Check your MapSource version on your computer. It is not shared between automotive mode and marine mode. Your GPSMAP 640 and memory card appear as mounted volumes on an SD card. Click Edit > Paste. Connect...
Owner's Manual
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... routes exist. 70 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Volume Touch , and then use traffic information using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM 40). The XM antenna receives signals from the XM traffic provider and displays that information on the map and can receive and use and to adjust the volume. Automotive Mode: Using XM • Touch Save to save a channel to Presets (maximum of 20). • Touch Delete to remove the current...
... routes exist. 70 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Adjusting the Volume Touch , and then use traffic information using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM 40). The XM antenna receives signals from the XM traffic provider and displays that information on the map and can receive and use and to adjust the volume. Automotive Mode: Using XM • Touch Save to save a channel to Presets (maximum of 20). • Touch Delete to remove the current...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2. Clearing User Data IMPORTANT: This deletes all user data. Hold your GPSMAP 640 by removing and reconnecting the battery. Any items that you have saved are restored. NOTE: If the device will not be used for calibration instructions. Connect the GPSMAP 640 to your computer using the miniUSB cable. 3. To increase the accuracy of the GPSMAP 640 screen while turning on your GPSMAP 640 stops responding, turn off the GPSMAP 640, and then turn it . Touch Yes to marine mode. Appendix Appendix Calibrating...
.... 2. Clearing User Data IMPORTANT: This deletes all user data. Hold your GPSMAP 640 by removing and reconnecting the battery. Any items that you have saved are restored. NOTE: If the device will not be used for calibration instructions. Connect the GPSMAP 640 to your computer using the miniUSB cable. 3. To increase the accuracy of the GPSMAP 640 screen while turning on your GPSMAP 640 stops responding, turn off the GPSMAP 640, and then turn it . Touch Yes to marine mode. Appendix Appendix Calibrating...
Owner's Manual
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... antenna; bright WVGA landscape display; Specifications Physical size: W × H × D: 6 × 4 × 1 7/8 in. (151 × 102.49 × 47.25 mm) Weight: 17.3 oz. (490.4 g) Display: 5 3/16 in . (43.18 cm) 74 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Usage: 12 W max. Data stored indefinitely. 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...
... antenna; bright WVGA landscape display; Specifications Physical size: W × H × D: 6 × 4 × 1 7/8 in. (151 × 102.49 × 47.25 mm) Weight: 17.3 oz. (490.4 g) Display: 5 3/16 in . (43.18 cm) 74 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Usage: 12 W max. Data stored indefinitely. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... user-set distance range. Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination. 4. Restaurants nearest your computer. 2. Approaching Waypoint -the boat is connected to your GPSMAP 640. Solution/Answer 1. Arrival Alarm -arriving at in the wiring to calculate route-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route. choose an end point within safe depth-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route; The GPSMAP 640 automatically turns on the inserted SD card. Touch Where To? > Near > A Different City. 2. Antenna Input...
... user-set distance range. Touch Menu > Where To? > Near > My Destination. 4. Restaurants nearest your computer. 2. Approaching Waypoint -the boat is connected to your GPSMAP 640. Solution/Answer 1. Arrival Alarm -arriving at in the wiring to calculate route-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route. choose an end point within safe depth-(BlueChart g2 Vision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route; The GPSMAP 640 automatically turns on the inserted SD card. Touch Where To? > Near > A Different City. 2. Antenna Input...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature zone. Leaving Target Water Temperature-(temperature sensor/ transducer) the water temperature is overlapping another proximity waypoint. 78 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Marine Weather Warning-(XM WX weather) there is full. No DGPS Position-the unit lost satellite reception. No Tracks Found-no XM satellite signal detected. No XM Signal-(XM WX weather) no tracks found while attempting a user data transfer. Not All Maps Fit, Some Maps Will Not Be Drawn-there are more maps present on a preprogrammed SD card is using the DBT sentence...
... temperature zone. Leaving Target Water Temperature-(temperature sensor/ transducer) the water temperature is overlapping another proximity waypoint. 78 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Marine Weather Warning-(XM WX weather) there is full. No DGPS Position-the unit lost satellite reception. No Tracks Found-no XM satellite signal detected. No XM Signal-(XM WX weather) no tracks found while attempting a user data transfer. Not All Maps Fit, Some Maps Will Not Be Drawn-there are more maps present on a preprogrammed SD card is using the DBT sentence...
Quick Reference Guide
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... unit powers off the device manually, press and hold the device in the bottom of the mounting bracket. 2. Insert the battery pack. Marine Mode: Home screen ➏ Home screen categories and actions. Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. Direction to destination Position and heading Navigation information Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 1. Marine Mode: Navigating Directly to a Destination Marine Mode: Saving Your Current Location To save a location, such as an MOB waypoint and begins navigation automatically. From any screen except the Home screen. Touch Mark...
... unit powers off the device manually, press and hold the device in the bottom of the mounting bracket. 2. Insert the battery pack. Marine Mode: Home screen ➏ Home screen categories and actions. Mount Your GPSMAP 620/640 1. Direction to destination Position and heading Navigation information Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 1. Marine Mode: Navigating Directly to a Destination Marine Mode: Saving Your Current Location To save a location, such as an MOB waypoint and begins navigation automatically. From any screen except the Home screen. Touch Mark...
