Declaration of Conformity
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Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 6X0 (X may be any numeral 0-9 or letter A-Z) The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies with the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Issued: 23/02/2009 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 1999/5/EC, 2004/104/EC...
Marine Navigation Equipment (Global Positioning System Receiver) GPSMAP 6X0 (X may be any numeral 0-9 or letter A-Z) The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies with the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Issued: 23/02/2009 Revised: Page: 1 of 1 DECLARATION of CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive: 1999/5/EC, 2004/104/EC...
Installation Instructions
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.... Before installing your mounting hardware. Selecting a location. 2. Step 2: Install the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Base and the Marine-Mount Bracket Install the marine mount on a console or overhead. Secure the swivel fixture with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). • Connecting the marine-mount bracket to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in . (3.2 mm) pilot...
.... Before installing your mounting hardware. Selecting a location. 2. Step 2: Install the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Base and the Marine-Mount Bracket Install the marine mount on a console or overhead. Secure the swivel fixture with Digital Selective Calling (DSC). • Connecting the marine-mount bracket to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in . (3.2 mm) pilot...
Installation Instructions
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... ground Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. 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 leave the other wires on the...1 rx) or White (port 2 rx) Black (gNd) NMEA 0183 RX > NMEA 0183 tX NMEA 0183-compatible device > > Wiring the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible Device Optional: Connecting to determine the polarity of your current fuse block. Refer to extend NMEA 0183 wires, ...
... ground Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. 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 leave the other wires on the...1 rx) or White (port 2 rx) Black (gNd) NMEA 0183 RX > NMEA 0183 tX NMEA 0183-compatible device > > Wiring the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine-Mount Bracket to a NMEA 0183-compatible Device Optional: Connecting to determine the polarity of your current fuse block. Refer to extend NMEA 0183 wires, ...
Owner's Manual
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... photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Introduction The GPSMAP® 640 is divided in two sections. The first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 640 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use... your boat, it powers on your GPSMAP 640. For example, if you see, "Touch Charts > Navigation Chart", you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in the product box for in a safe place. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for...
... photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Introduction The GPSMAP® 640 is divided in two sections. The first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 640 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use... your boat, it powers on your GPSMAP 640. For example, if you see, "Touch Charts > Navigation Chart", you are labeled with tabs along the edge of items in the product box for in a safe place. Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for...
Owner's Manual
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... Registration i Contact Garmin i Manual Conventions i Caring for Your GPSMAP 640 ii Getting Started 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Mounting Bracket Features 1 Using the Mounting Bracket 2 Powering the GPSMAP 640 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 640 5 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640 5 Step...
... Registration i Contact Garmin i Manual Conventions i Caring for Your GPSMAP 640 ii Getting Started 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features 1 Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Mounting Bracket Features 1 Using the Mounting Bracket 2 Powering the GPSMAP 640 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 640 5 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640 5 Step...
Owner's Manual
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...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...
...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...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Clearing User Data 72 Battery Information 72 Charging Your GPSMAP 640 73 Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount 73 Additional Maps 73 About GPS Satellite Signals 73 Extras and Optional Accessories 74 Specifications 74 Declaration of Conformity 75 Software License Agreement 75 Troubleshooting 75 Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode 76 Index 81 vi GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Clearing User Data 72 Battery Information 72 Charging Your GPSMAP 640 73 Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount 73 Additional Maps 73 About GPS Satellite Signals 73 Extras and Optional Accessories 74 Specifications 74 Declaration of Conformity 75 Software License Agreement 75 Troubleshooting 75 Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode 76 Index 81 vi GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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notice: When you remove the GPSMAP 640 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use to lock the device into the mount. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features ➊ ➍ ➌ ➎ ➋ ➏ ➊ Power ... antenna (GPSMAP 640 only). GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Mounting Bracket Features ➍ ➍ ➌➊ ➋ ➌ Marine Mounting Bracket Automotive Mounting Bracket ➊ Bail-mount adapter-connect the marine mounting bracket to the marine bail mount...
notice: When you remove the GPSMAP 640 from the marine mounting bracket, dry the metal contacts and use to lock the device into the mount. Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features ➊ ➍ ➌ ➎ ➋ ➏ ➊ Power ... antenna (GPSMAP 640 only). GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Mounting Bracket Features ➍ ➍ ➌➊ ➋ ➌ Marine Mounting Bracket Automotive Mounting Bracket ➊ Bail-mount adapter-connect the marine mounting bracket to the marine bail mount...
Owner's Manual
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...Additionally, do not use the automotive-mount base in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. To place the GPSMAP 640 in the Mounting Bracket To remove the GPSMAP 640 from the mounting bracket: 1. The base bends and conforms to hold the ...GPSMAP 640 is not stable in your boat. Using the Mounting Bracket notice: Do not use . To install the marine mounting bracket in your vehicle. Place the automotive-mount base on your dash, and press down the locking tab to your boat console, purchase the GPSMAP 600 Series Flush Mount Kit at www.garmin...
...Additionally, do not use the automotive-mount base in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. To place the GPSMAP 640 in the Mounting Bracket To remove the GPSMAP 640 from the mounting bracket: 1. The base bends and conforms to hold the ...GPSMAP 640 is not stable in your boat. Using the Mounting Bracket notice: Do not use . To install the marine mounting bracket in your vehicle. Place the automotive-mount base on your dash, and press down the locking tab to your boat console, purchase the GPSMAP 600 Series Flush Mount Kit at www.garmin...
Owner's Manual
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... for the first time. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Place the GPSMAP 640 in your GPSMAP 640 if it . Marine Mode: Getting Started Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 ➏ Marine Mode: Home Screen ➊ Usage mode. Install the marine mount in the mounting bracket (see page 2). To power off your GPSMAP 640, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on your...
... for the first time. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Place the GPSMAP 640 in your GPSMAP 640 if it . Marine Mode: Getting Started Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 ➏ Marine Mode: Home Screen ➊ Usage mode. Install the marine mount in the mounting bracket (see page 2). To power off your GPSMAP 640, press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on your...
Owner's Manual
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... also use the Compass screen to actively navigate to a Destination 1. When the pointer icon is on a compass. Navigate with caution. Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to your destination by default. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual For advanced navigation options, see page 8. 3. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to your marina or a good...
... also use the Compass screen to actively navigate to a Destination 1. When the pointer icon is on a compass. Navigate with caution. Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to your destination by default. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual For advanced navigation options, see page 8. 3. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to your marina or a good...
Owner's Manual
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...the backlight level as a percentage. To mute the volume, touch the box to create a route. Stopping Navigation 1. Touch Stop Navigation. Adjusting the Backlight 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual The word Mute replaces the volume percentage. From any screen, press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Touch Navigate To > Go To... your current location and your destination. Touch Volume. 3. Touch Color Mode to the right of the volume slider bar. screen. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Waypoints. 2.
...the backlight level as a percentage. To mute the volume, touch the box to create a route. Stopping Navigation 1. Touch Stop Navigation. Adjusting the Backlight 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual The word Mute replaces the volume percentage. From any screen, press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Touch Navigate To > Go To... your current location and your destination. Touch Volume. 3. Touch Color Mode to the right of the volume slider bar. screen. Marine Mode: Getting Started Adjusting the Volume 1. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Waypoints. 2.
Owner's Manual
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...Panning the Navigation Chart 1. There are only available when using optional Blue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 640 is loaded with both a basic worldwide imagery map and detailed BlueChart® g2 offshore cartography for depth recognition...get the most out of the basic worldwide imagery map, the preloaded BlueChart g2 charts (GPSMAP 640), and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Perspective 3D (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid...
...Panning the Navigation Chart 1. There are only available when using optional Blue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards. Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 640 is loaded with both a basic worldwide imagery map and detailed BlueChart® g2 offshore cartography for depth recognition...get the most out of the basic worldwide imagery map, the preloaded BlueChart g2 charts (GPSMAP 640), and the optional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos. • Perspective 3D (or Mariner's Eye 3D)-displays a view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid...
Owner's Manual
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... of the chart ( ) indicates the zoom level. Marine Mode: Using Charts • Information-view additional information about an object or an area of the chart. • Measure Distance-view the distance and bearing of the object from a location other than your current location. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information...
... of the chart ( ) indicates the zoom level. Marine Mode: Using Charts • Information-view additional information about an object or an area of the chart. • Measure Distance-view the distance and bearing of the object from a location other than your current location. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information...
Owner's Manual
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...marine services closest to the object or area of the cone. 2. Touch the button to move the view away from the Home screen, touch Charts > Perspective 3D. On the navigation chart, touch a camera icon. • A standard camera icon ( ) indicates an overhead photo. • A camera icon with the GPSMAP 640...the boat. This is momentarily indicated by a highlighted line. When navigating, you can view aerial photos of the screen. 10 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Touch the button to better follow your heading), and provides a visual navigation aid. See page 14 for more information...
...marine services closest to the object or area of the cone. 2. Touch the button to move the view away from the Home screen, touch Charts > Perspective 3D. On the navigation chart, touch a camera icon. • A standard camera icon ( ) indicates an overhead photo. • A camera icon with the GPSMAP 640...the boat. This is momentarily indicated by a highlighted line. When navigating, you can view aerial photos of the screen. 10 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Touch the button to better follow your heading), and provides a visual navigation aid. See page 14 for more information...
Owner's Manual
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... BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you to get the most out of your boat and lower to the water. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 11 Mariner's Eye 3D provides a three‑dimensional view of interest (POIs) along the shore. • Auto Guidance-uses...;dimensional navigation aid. Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you can view the Mariner's Eye 3D screen. As with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Touch and drag the map to ... underwater, three-dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to your GPSMAP 640.
... BlueChart g2 Vision SD card, you to get the most out of your boat and lower to the water. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 11 Mariner's Eye 3D provides a three‑dimensional view of interest (POIs) along the shore. • Auto Guidance-uses...;dimensional navigation aid. Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you can view the Mariner's Eye 3D screen. As with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data. Touch and drag the map to ... underwater, three-dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to your GPSMAP 640.
Owner's Manual
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...screen from the Home screen, touch Charts > Fish Eye 3D. NOTE: When navigating, the magenta line will appear. Marine Mode: Using Charts Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D... provides an underwater view of the Navigation chart when using the Fishing chart just as the Mariner's Eye 3D. The and buttons adjust the view in and out on the chart. Touch and to view detailed...65533; Satellite Imagery You can navigate using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. 12 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
...screen from the Home screen, touch Charts > Fish Eye 3D. NOTE: When navigating, the magenta line will appear. Marine Mode: Using Charts Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography, Fish Eye 3D... provides an underwater view of the Navigation chart when using the Fishing chart just as the Mariner's Eye 3D. The and buttons adjust the view in and out on the chart. Touch and to view detailed...65533; Satellite Imagery You can navigate using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card. 12 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.... • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both water and land. When enabled, the high resolution satellite images are only present at a specified opacity. Marine Mode: Using Charts GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 13 The higher you cannot see the high resolution images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region, zoom in by touching , or set...
.... • Photo Map Blend-photos overlay both water and land. When enabled, the high resolution satellite images are only present at a specified opacity. Marine Mode: Using Charts GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 13 The higher you cannot see the high resolution images in your BlueChart g2 Vision region, zoom in by touching , or set...
Owner's Manual
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... (page 15). • Route To-create a route from the destination to follow a course or a route on the chart and drag to . Marine Mode: Navigating Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using the GPSMAP 640, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: • Go To-(direct course) create a direct line from your current location, adding...
... (page 15). • Route To-create a route from the destination to follow a course or a route on the chart and drag to . Marine Mode: Navigating Marine Mode: Navigating To navigate using the GPSMAP 640, first choose a destination, then set a course three ways: • Go To-(direct course) create a direct line from your current location, adding...
Owner's Manual
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... the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 15 Setting a Direct Course (Go To) When the pointer icon is on the location you are off course to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects. Caution: When using the Navigation chart, the Perspective 3D screen, or the Mariner's Eye 3D screen...course using Where To, touch Navigate To > Go To. Following a Direct Course (Go To) on the Navigation Chart, Perspective 3D Screen, or Mariner's Eye 3D Screen After you set the course, follow the purple line (corrected course) to travel to your boat when you want to navigate ...
... the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual 15 Setting a Direct Course (Go To) When the pointer icon is on the location you are off course to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects. Caution: When using the Navigation chart, the Perspective 3D screen, or the Mariner's Eye 3D screen...course using Where To, touch Navigate To > Go To. Following a Direct Course (Go To) on the Navigation Chart, Perspective 3D Screen, or Mariner's Eye 3D Screen After you set the course, follow the purple line (corrected course) to travel to your boat when you want to navigate ...
