GPSMAP 62 series ® D R A FT owner’s manual For use with the GPSMAP 62, 62s, 62st, 62sc, and 62stc
© 2010–2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty 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, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 FT Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.
Table of Contents Getting Started..................... 1 FT 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 Restoring Default Page Settings...................................11 Map...........................................11 Compass..............................
Customizing Your Device. 24 D R A FT Customizing Data Fields.......... 24 Data Field Options.................... 24 System Settings....................... 28 Display Settings........................ 29 Setting Up Tones...................... 29 Marine Settings........................ 29 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 30 Resetting Data.......................... 31 Changing the Page Sequence............................... 31 Customizing the Unit Settings..................................
Getting Started Getting Started When you are instructed to press something, use the buttons on the unit. Use the Rocker to select something in a list, and then press ENTER (page 4). The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for example, “Select Delete > Yes.” FT warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
Getting Started Device Overview ➎ ➍ ➏ MCX connector for GPS antenna (under weather cap). Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. Display Buttons (page 4) ➏ ➐ mini-USB port (under weather cap) A ➋ Internal antenna FT ➊ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ R ➑ ➐ microSD™ card slot (under batteries). Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. ➑ Battery compartment D ➌ 2 Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
Getting Started NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 40). Installing the Batteries Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. FT 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Turning the Device On or Off Acquiring Satellite Signals R A It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. D 3. Replace the battery cover.
Getting Started strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Press MENU twice to open the main menu (from any page). Press MARK to save your current location as a waypoint. Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages (page 11). Rocker Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. Waypoints 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select Done. FT Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press MARK. 2. Select Done. From any page, press FIND.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. FT Creating a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is complete. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Press quit to save the route. Editing the Name of a Route 1.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 3. Select a route. 4. Select Go. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to view additional details. FT • Insert—adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • Remove—removes the point from the route. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select Stop Navigation. A Viewing a Route on the Map 1.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. 6. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. Select Go. A FT Finding an Address with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. D R Press FIND. Select Addresses.
Tracks Tracks About Tracks FT Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. You can save these tracks and navigate to them later. 4. Select an option: • Distance—records tracks at a specified distance. • Time–records tracks at a specified time. • Auto—records tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks. 5. Select Recording Interval. 6. Select an option to record tracks more or less often.
Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. Deleting a Track 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Delete > Yes. FT 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select an option: • View Map—shows the current track on the map. • Elevation Plot—shows the elevation plot (page 15) for the current track. Clearing the Current Track From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.
Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages Customizing the Data Fields Changing the Map Orientation 1. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view. A You can customize the data fields that appear on the main pages. For data field descriptions, see page 24.
Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location. R A FT 1. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select Measure Distance. The device automatically begins measuring from your current location. 3. Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to. The distance appears at the bottom of the page. 4. Press quit to stop measuring. • Guidance Text—allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map.
Using the Main Pages • Map Information—allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. To purchase additional maps, see page 41. Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. FT When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.
Using the Main Pages Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route. Using Sight ‘N Go Compass Setup Options From the compass, press menu, and select Setup Heading. • Display—shows the type of directional heading on the compass: ◦◦ Directional Letters—sets the compass reading to directional letters (N, S, E, W). ◦◦ Numeric Degrees—sets the compass reading to degrees (0°–359°). ◦◦ Mils—sets the compass reading to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. FT ◦◦ Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User—sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer—allows you to select how the course is displayed.
Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. D R A FT • Change Plot Type—sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot: ◦◦ Elevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period of time. ◦◦ Elevation/Distance—records elevation changes over a distance. ◦◦ Barometric Pressure—records barometric pressure over a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. FT Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer, press menu. • Change Dashboard—changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 19). D R A • Reset—resets all the trip computer values to zero.
Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches FT Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Navigating to a Geocache 1. From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Select a geocache. 4. Select Go. note: The share wirelessly feature is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. D R A Downloading Geocaches 1.
Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Area Calculation Calculating the Size of an Area 1. From the main menu, select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate. 3. Select Calculate when finished. After you calculate the area, you can save the track to your device and change the unit of measure. R A Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Create New. 3. Select a category. 4. Select a point. 5.
Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. FT Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Set Location On Map—allows you to mark your current location on the map. This option is available only when you turn off GPS. You can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations. • AutoLocate® Position—calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature.
Main Menu Features and Settings D R A FT • 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.
Camera and Photos Camera and Photos Taking a Photo Viewing Photos You can view photos you have taken with the camera (page 22) and photos you have transferred to the device (page 50). FT You can take photos with the GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc. When you take a photo, the geographic location is automatically saved in the photo information. You can navigate to the location like a waypoint. Setting the Camera for Low Light Select > Camera > > Low Light Mode. 1. Select > Photo Viewer. 2.
Camera and Photos Viewing the Location of a Photo 1. Select > Photo Viewer. 2. Select a photo. 3. Select > View Map. Navigating to a Photo 1. Select > Photo Viewer. 2. Select a photo. 3. Select > View Information > Go. 4. Navigate using the map (page 17) or compass (page 20). FT Sorting Photos 1. Select > Photo Viewer > > Sort Photos. 2. Select Most Recently, Near a Location, or On a Specific Date. R A Setting a Photo as Wallpaper 1. Select > Photo Viewer. 2. Select a photo. 3.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields From a main page, press meNu. Select Change Data Fields. Select a data field. Follow the on-screen instructions. A 1. 2. 3. 4. Data Field Options D R ** Available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. 24 Description The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet. **Ambient The uncalibrated Pressure environmental pressure.
Customizing Your Device Description Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. The direction from your starting location to a destination. The depth of the water. Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depthcapable device to acquire data (page 29). The average vertical distance of descent. The maximum descent rate in feet/ meter per minute. The total elevation distance descended. The distance to your final destination.
Customizing Your Device Location (selected) Odometer Off Course R GPS Signal Strength Heading Data Field Location (lat/ lon) D **Heart Rate (heart rate monitor required) 26 Description Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings. Displays the current position in the selected position format. A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. The distance to the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel.
Customizing Your Device Description The current rate of speed at which you are moving since last reset. Speed The maximum Maximum speed reached since last reset. Speed - Moving The average speed Avg. of the device while moving since last reset. Speed - Overall Your average speed Avg. since last reset. Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Data Field Temperature Water Description The temperature of the water.
Customizing Your Device Description The direction in which you must move to return to the route. Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset. Trip Time A running tally of Moving time since the last reset. Trip Time The time spent not Stopped moving since the last reset. Trip Time - Total A running tally of distance traveled since the last reset. Turn The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and your current course. L means turn left.
Customizing Your Device System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. D R A FT • GPS—sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/ waas .html. • Language—sets the text language on the device. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
Customizing Your Device Display Settings Marine Settings • Backlight Timeout—see page 40. • Battery Save—see page 39. • Colors—sets the colors used on the device screens. • Main, Setup, Find Style—allows you to select how the main menu, setup menu, and search menu appear. • Screen Capture—allows you to take screen captures on the device.
Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Enter a distance. 4. Select Done. D R A FT • Spot Soundings—allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths. • Light Sectors—displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible.
Customizing Your Device 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Reset. 2. Select an item to reset. Changing the Page Sequence R A FT Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select Shallow Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. 3. Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4. Select Done. 5.
Customizing Your Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select Add Page. 3. Select a page to add. Time Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Time. FT Removing a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select a page. 3. Select Remove. 4. Press Enter. 4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each setting you want to customize. A • Time Format—allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time.
Customizing Your Device A Altimeter Settings ◦◦ Fixed Elevation—the barometer functions while you are stationary. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On— records pressure data only when the device is turned on. This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always—records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. • Plot Type ◦◦ Elevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period of time.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Geocache Settings FT From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches. ◦◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)—calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)— calculates on-road routes that are shorter in distance. • Calculates Routes for—allows you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route.
Appendix Appendix Registering Your Device You can view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement. From the main menu, select Setup > About. FT Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Viewing Important Device Information • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product.
Appendix Using the Backlight Display (diagonal) 2.6 in. (66 mm) Resolution (W × H) 160 × 240 pixels, backlit 65K color TFT display Water resistance Fully gasketed, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 FT • In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. The backlight is activated any time you press a button. Alerts and messages also activate the backlight.
Appendix • • Battery type Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 37. Battery life Up to 20 hours, typical usage Operating temperature range From 5°F to 158°F (from -15 to 70°C) See page 37. Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/ ANT+ wireless communications protocol D R • 1.7GB (approximatley) for the GPSMAP 62 and GPSMAP 62s The GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st have a microSD card slot for additional data storage. 500MB (approximately) for the GPSMAP 62st: No memory battery is required.
Appendix Altimeter Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to proper user calibration. FT • < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. From 10 to 16 ft.
Appendix Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power. FT From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. 1. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. D R A Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout.
Appendix Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. FT may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.
Appendix These accessories use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the device. D R A FT 1. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Fitness. 3. Select an option: • Select Heart Rate Monitor > On. • Select Bike Cadence Sensor > On. You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your data fields (page 22).
Appendix accessory, and you can go near other accessories. Data Management 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling up. 2. Slide up and pull out the metal cover. 3. Align the metal contacts, and place the card in the slot. FT note: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer.
Appendix 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Connecting the USB Cable notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. FT microSD card slot R A 4. Push in and slide down the metal cover. 5. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. 1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 3.
Appendix Deleting Files NOTICE Your device memory contains important system files and folders that should not be deleted. Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 43). FT Transferring Files to Your Computer After you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and paste files from your computer into the device drives/volumes. Browse your computer for the file. Select the file. Select Edit > Copy. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. 5.
Appendix Troubleshooting FT 1. Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on the device. 3. Remain stationary for several minutes. Decrease the backlight settings (page 40). R The batteries do not last long. How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode? Solution 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings. From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Reset All Settings.
Appendix D R I need replacement parts or accessories. I want to buy an external GPS antenna. A I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. Solution You may have loaded a corrupted file. 1. Disconnect the device from your computer. 2. Turn off the device. 3. Press and hold the Rocker while you connect the device to your computer. Continue pressing the Rocker for 10 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode.
Index C calculator 20 calendar 20 calibrating altimeter 15 compass 15 carabiner clip 43 caring for the device 43 long-term storage 37 compass calibrating 13 navigating 13 setup options 14 connecting USB cable 41 D dashboard change 17 data fields 11 options 22 data storage 35 deleting files 42 profiles 33 routes 7 tracks 10 waypoints 5 display backlight 35 backlight timeout 27 FT wireless accessories 38 wirelessly 18 creating routes 6 waypoints 5 customizing data fields 11 device settings 26–33 profiles
Index H HomePort 39 hunting and fishing times 21 L language 3, 26 A E editing profiles 33 routes 6 waypoints 5 elevation plot 10, 15 barometric altimeter 15 reset 16 setup 15 ENTER button 4 settings 31 GPS signals 3, 20, 22, 23, 36, 44 system settings 26 turning off GPS 20 M main menu settings 18 map 11 changing orientation 11 datum 31 detail 12 information 13 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks 10 viewing routes 7 R F FIND button 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 fitness options 38 D G Garmin Produ
Index power button 3, 4, 35, 37 profiles 19 change 19 creating 33 setting 19 proximity alarms 19 creating 6 deleting 7 editing 6 guidance method 32 navigating 7 settings 32 D R A 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 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 ‘
Index A R W waypoints averaging 21 creating 5 deleting 5 editing 5 navigating to 5 wrist strap 42 FT U unit ID 34 updating software 34 USB cable 44 connecting 41 disconnecting 42 D Z zooming 4, 12 zoom ranges 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 51
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A FT For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2010–2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries R Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA D Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi Dist., New Taipei City, 221, Taiwan (R.O.C.
