GPSMAP 62 series ® owner’s manual For use with the GPSMAP 62, 62s and, 62st
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Table of Contents 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.......................................
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...................
Getting Started Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Manual Conventions 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).
Getting Started Device Overview 1 Internal antenna 2 Display 1 3 Buttons (page 4) 4 5 2 6 (under weather cap) 6 MCX connector for GPS 4 7 8 3 5 mini-USB port antenna (under weather cap). Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 7 microSD™ card slot (under batteries). Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 8 Battery compartment 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 37). Installing the Batteries 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 Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Getting Started strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. MENU 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). PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages (page 11). Rocker Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor. IN Press IN to zoom in on the map. OUT Press OUT to zoom out on the map.
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. Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press MARK. 2. Select Done.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. 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. 6 Editing the Name of a Route 1.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • 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. Viewing a Route on the Map 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Navigating a Route 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Routes. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 3.
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. 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. Press FIND. Select Addresses.
Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. You can save these tracks and navigate to them later. You can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting Track Manager from the main menu. Managing Track Log Recording 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track. 3. Select Record Method. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 4.
Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 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. Saving the Current Track 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track—saves the entire active track.
Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the main pages. For data field descriptions, see page 22. 1. 2. 3. 4. From a main page, press meNu. Select Change Data Fields. Select a data field. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location. 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. Map Setup Options From the map, press menu, and select Setup 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 38. Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination.
Using the Main Pages Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1. Press page. 2. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination. Using Sight ‘N Go NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. From the main menu, select Sight ‘N Go. 2. Point the device at an object. 3.
Using the Main Pages ◦◦ 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. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination.
Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • 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. 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). • Reset—resets all the trip computer values to zero.
Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches 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. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device (page 34). 2. Connect your device to your computer (page 39). 3. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Download the Garmin Communicator plug-in. 5. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6.
Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. 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. Select Use. 6. Enter a radius. 7. Select Done.
Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows 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 turn the GPS on and off. • Track Up—indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen.
Main Menu Features and Settings • 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.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page. 1. 2. 3. 4. From a main page, press meNu. Select Change Data Fields. Select a data field. Follow the on-screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Data Field Accuracy of GPS 22 Description The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet.
Customizing Your Device Data Field Depth **Descent - Average **Descent - Maximum **Descent - Total Distance to Dest. Distance to Next Elevation **Elevation - Maximum **Elevation - Minimum Description The depth of the water. Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device to acquire data (page 26). 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 Data Field Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed 24 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 Data Field Time to Destination Description The estimated time needed to reach your final destination. Time to Next The estimated time needed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. To Course 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 - Moving A running tally of time since the last reset. Trip Time The time spent not - Stopped moving since the last reset.
Customizing Your Device System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • 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 37. • Battery Save—see page 36. • 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 • 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. You can select On to show light sectors at all times, or you can select Auto to allow the device to automatically filter out light sectors depending on the zoom level. • Symbol Set—allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map.
Customizing Your Device 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. Select Deep Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. 6. Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm. 7. Select Done.
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. Removing a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select a page. 3. Select Remove. 4. Press Enter. Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Units. 2. Select a setting. 3. Select a unit for the setting. 30 4.
Customizing Your Device • Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum—sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid—shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84. Altimeter Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration—the altimeter self-calibrates each time you turn the device on.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. 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 geocaches found. Routing Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method—allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route. ◦◦ Off Road—calculates point-topoint routes.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Distance—routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point. • Avoidance Setup (requires routable maps)—allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. Fitness Saving a Custom Profile You can customize your settings for a particular activity or trip. After you have made all the changes, you must save them as a custom profile. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Create New Profile > OK.
Appendix Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Updating the Software You must connect the device to your computer to update the software (page 39). 1. Go to www.garmin.com /webupdater. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. note: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Appendix • 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. Using the Backlight The backlight is activated any time you press a button. Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. Display (diagonal) 2.6 in.
Appendix Battery type Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 37. DGPS From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America) Battery life Up to 20 hours, typical usage Altimeter 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 Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 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. 1. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. 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. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory.
Appendix Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated.
Appendix purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can be used to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. 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. microSD card slot 4. Push in and slide down the metal cover. 5.
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. 1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
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 39). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. 4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray.
Appendix Attaching the Carabiner Clip 1. Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting spine. 2. Slide the clip up until it locks in place. Removing the Carabiner Clip Lift the bottom of the clip and gently push down on the carabiner clip until it releases. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual Caring for the Device NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Device 1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe it dry.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The screen or buttons do not respond. How do I reset the device? I want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults. My device does not acquire satellite signals. The batteries do not last long. How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode? My device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. 44 Solution 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Appendix Problem I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. Solution If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. or accessories. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. GPS antenna.
Index Index A accessories 38, 45 fitness 38 microSD card 38 acquiring satellite signals 44 active route 7 alarms marine 28 proximity 19 time 21 altimeter calibrating 15 plot type 31 settings 31 ANT+ accessories 38 area calculation 19 AutoLocate 20 B backlight 35, 37 BaseCamp 39 batteries 22, 26, 36 46 about 37 information 2 installing 3 maximizing life 36 selecting the type 37 storage 37 warnings 37 beeps 27 buttons 4 wireless accessories 38 wirelessly 18 creating routes 6 waypoints 5 customizing data fi
Index screen capture 27 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 3
Index 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
Index U unit ID 34 updating software 34 USB cable 44 connecting 41 disconnecting 42 W waypoints averaging 21 creating 5 deleting 5 editing 5 navigating to 5 wrist strap 42 Z zooming 4, 12 zoom ranges 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 49
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