Declaration of Conformity
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..., SO40 9RB, U.K. 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. Date: 23rd February 2009 Issued: 23/02/2009...-1:2001 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Manufactured by: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN...
..., SO40 9RB, U.K. 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. Date: 23rd February 2009 Issued: 23/02/2009...-1:2001 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Manufactured by: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN...
Installation Instructions
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... inaccurate compass readings. • The location should provide optimal viewing as a template, mark the location of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The GPSMAP 620/640 is designed for product warnings and other NMEA 0183-compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with your mounting hardware. A Printed...
... inaccurate compass readings. • The location should provide optimal viewing as a template, mark the location of a professional installer, or contact Garmin Product Support. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The GPSMAP 620/640 is designed for product warnings and other NMEA 0183-compatible devices, such as a VHF radio with your mounting hardware. A Printed...
Installation Instructions
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... Alternatively, connect an external audio device using the fuse block, remove the supplied in -line fuse holder. For information on the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to spread the mount-base arms apart. 2. If it is necessary to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Audio ground ...Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Notes: • When wiring NMEA 0183 devices for wire identification and configuration information. • If it , then tighten the short knob until it can connect the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to the battery. • Use...
... Alternatively, connect an external audio device using the fuse block, remove the supplied in -line fuse holder. For information on the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to spread the mount-base arms apart. 2. If it is necessary to NMEA 0183-compatible devices. Audio ground ...Orange Green Audio Wire Connections © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Notes: • When wiring NMEA 0183 devices for wire identification and configuration information. • If it , then tighten the short knob until it can connect the GPSMAP 620/640 marine-mount bracket to the battery. • Use...
Owner's Manual
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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or ... House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. or its products and...
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, GPSMAP®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or ... House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. or its products and...
Owner's Manual
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...mode. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to touch something, use the device in a safe place. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual This manual is both a marine and an automotive GPSenabled navigation device. The... touch a series of the page to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. The first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 640 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your GPSMAP 640. Keep the original sales receipt, or a...
...mode. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to touch something, use the device in a safe place. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual This manual is both a marine and an automotive GPSenabled navigation device. The... touch a series of the page to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. The first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 640 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use your GPSMAP 640. Keep the original sales receipt, or a...
Owner's Manual
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... the touchscreen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. To minimize the risk of water for Your GPSMAP 640 Your GPSMAP 640 contains sensitive electronic components that can cause damage to your GPSMAP 640, avoid dropping your product at http://my.garmin.com. It can withstand immersion in the glove compartment. • Register your unit and operating it...
... the touchscreen, never attempt this while operating a vehicle. To minimize the risk of water for Your GPSMAP 640 Your GPSMAP 640 contains sensitive electronic components that can cause damage to your GPSMAP 640, avoid dropping your product at http://my.garmin.com. It can withstand immersion in the glove compartment. • Register your unit and operating it...
Owner's Manual
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...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 3: Acquire Satellites 5 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 5 Navigating Directly to a ...
...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 3: Acquire Satellites 5 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 5 Navigating Directly to a ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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... Viewing Visibility Information 52 Viewing Buoy Reports 52 Using XM Audio 53 Automotive Mode: Getting Started 54 Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 640 54 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640 54 Step 3: Acquire Satellites 54 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 54 Finding Your Destination 55 Adding a Stop 55...
... 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... Viewing Visibility Information 52 Viewing Buoy Reports 52 Using XM Audio 53 Automotive Mode: Getting Started 54 Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 640 54 Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640 54 Step 3: Acquire Satellites 54 Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640 54 Finding Your Destination 55 Adding a Stop 55...
Owner's Manual
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... 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
... 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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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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... 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 button-manually turn the device on ...mm) stereo audio plug. ➍ Locking tab-use the attached weather cap to an optional GXM 40 XM 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 &#...
... 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 button-manually turn the device on ...mm) stereo audio plug. ➍ Locking tab-use the attached weather cap to an optional GXM 40 XM 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 &#...
Owner's Manual
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... arm. 3. Getting Started Caution: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 640 is not stable in marine conditions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt buildup, wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Place the automotive-mount...
... arm. 3. Getting Started Caution: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 640 is not stable in marine conditions. The automotivemount base does not connect to dust and dirt buildup, wipe it clean using mounting hardware, and therefore is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Place the automotive-mount...
Owner's Manual
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...Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the battery pack in a mount with external power whenever possible. Important battery notes: • Before using the GPSMAP 640 for the first time, charge the battery for at least six hours. • The lithium-ion battery pack used in the device is tight. ...Garmin logo appears on battery power. Getting Started Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack notice: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Power off the device manually, press and hold the Power key until it out of the battery pack into the device. 2. On the back of the GPSMAP 640,...
...Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the battery pack in a mount with external power whenever possible. Important battery notes: • Before using the GPSMAP 640 for the first time, charge the battery for at least six hours. • The lithium-ion battery pack used in the device is tight. ...Garmin logo appears on battery power. Getting Started Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack notice: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. Power off the device manually, press and hold the Power key until it out of the battery pack into the device. 2. On the back of the GPSMAP 640,...
Owner's Manual
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..., on the SD card until it clicks softly and releases from the battery contacts. 2. NOTICE: The GPSMAP 640 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is located under the battery. Place an SD card... To insert an SD card: 1. The SD card slot is in the bottom of the GPSMAP 640, the SD card slot is connected and locked in on the opposite side from the SD card slot. 3. ...Remove the SD card. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Slide the SD card into the opening with the label showing, with the SD card ...
..., on the SD card until it clicks softly and releases from the battery contacts. 2. NOTICE: The GPSMAP 640 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is located under the battery. Place an SD card... To insert an SD card: 1. The SD card slot is in the bottom of the GPSMAP 640, the SD card slot is connected and locked in on the opposite side from the SD card slot. 3. ...Remove the SD card. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Slide the SD card into the opening with the label showing, with the SD card ...
Owner's Manual
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... your boat according to set up the marine mode on 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 categories and ...➋ XM® satellite strength (only available on the screen. When at least one of the bars is green, your GPSMAP 640 if it . To power off your GPSMAP 640. Touch this icon to it does not power on automatically, press and hold the Power key. Install the marine mount in ...
... your boat according to set up the marine mode on 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 categories and ...➋ XM® satellite strength (only available on the screen. When at least one of the bars is green, your GPSMAP 640 if it . To power off your GPSMAP 640. Touch this icon to it does not power on automatically, press and hold the Power key. Install the marine mount in ...
Owner's Manual
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... advanced navigation options, see page 8. 3. From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination by default. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual On the Navigation chart, touch the place you can also use the Compass screen to actively navigate to create a route. Use the on...
... advanced navigation options, see page 8. 3. From the Home screen, touch Mark. 2. Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination by default. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual On the Navigation chart, touch the place you can also use the Compass screen to actively navigate to create a route. Use the on...
Owner's Manual
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... the brightness. Touch and drag the volume slider bar left to decrease the brightness and right to increase the volume. NOTE: The GPSMAP 640 must be connected to an external audio source for more information. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to . 3. While... the right of the backlight slider bar shows the backlight level as a percentage. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Touch Color Mode to a Saved Location 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Navigating Directly to change between your current location and your destination. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Waypoints. 2....
... the brightness. Touch and drag the volume slider bar left to decrease the brightness and right to increase the volume. NOTE: The GPSMAP 640 must be connected to an external audio source for more information. Tips: • In addition to navigating directly to . 3. While... the right of the backlight slider bar shows the backlight level as a percentage. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Touch Color Mode to a Saved Location 1. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual Navigating Directly to change between your current location and your destination. From the Home screen, touch Where To? > Waypoints. 2....
Owner's Manual
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...Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to information on a GPSMAP 640 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of your current location. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual In addition to the preloaded maps and charts, you can use optional BlueChart g2 ...Vision® preprogrammed SD cards to 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 ...
...Fish Eye 3D-provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according to information on a GPSMAP 640 device: • Navigation Chart-displays an overhead view of your current location. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual In addition to the preloaded maps and charts, you can use optional BlueChart g2 ...Vision® preprogrammed SD cards to 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... the object or area of the chart (page 27). • Celestial-view sunrise and sunset almanac data for the object or area of the screen. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual The information appears in and out on the Navigation chart. 2. Interacting With Objects on the map. Touch an object on the chart-if...
... the object or area of the chart (page 27). • Celestial-view sunrise and sunset almanac data for the object or area of the screen. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual The information appears in and out on the Navigation chart. 2. Interacting With Objects on the map. Touch an object on the chart-if...
Owner's Manual
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... Aerial Photos You can use the Perspective 3D screen to better follow your course, indicated by the scale ( ) at the bottom of the screen. 10 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual See page 14 for more information on navigating with the...
... Aerial Photos You can use the Perspective 3D screen to better follow your course, indicated by the scale ( ) at the bottom of the screen. 10 GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual See page 14 for more information on navigating with the...
