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®
GPSMAP 62 series
quick start manual
For use with the GPSMAP 62,
62s, and 62st
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Getting Started Getting More information Go to www.garmin.com to download ‹ warninG the latest manuals. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product Battery information box for product warnings and other The device operates on two AA important information batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or When using your device the first time, lithium batteries. Use precharged you should complete the following NiMH or lithium batteries for best tasks to set up the device and
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acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area. 2. If necessary, turn on the device. 3. Replace the battery cover. 3. Wait while the device searches for For best results, after you install new satellites. batteries, update the battery type in the A question mark flashes while the system settings (page 10). device determines your location. 4. Quickly press to open the Turning the Device On or backlight status page. Off The G
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Buttons QUiT Press QUiT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. EnTEr Press EnTEr to select options and acknowledge messages. 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 5). Press and hold to turn rocker Press up, down, right, and the device on and off. left to select menu options Quickly press to open and to move the map t
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3. Press Menu . waypoints 4. Select Delete > Yes. Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Main Pages Creating waypoints The information needed to operate this 1. From any page, press MARK. device is found on the following pages: 2. Select Done. map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Editing a waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you Map must create a waypoint. The position icon represents your 1. From the main menu, select location on the map. As you travel,
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• Select Track up to show your Compass current direction of travel at the When navigating to a destination, top of the page. the bearing pointer points to your • Select Automotive Mode to destination, regardless of the direction show a perspective view. you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the Measuring Distance electronic compass, you are traveling You can move the cursor around the directly toward your destination. If map to measure distance from the i
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temperature changes, or changing the Trip Computer batteries. The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum 1. From the compass, press Menu . speed, trip odometer, and other helpful 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. statistics. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Calibrating the Barometric Customizing Data Fields altimeter You can customize the data fields nOTe : The elevation plot page is displayed on each main page. available only with the GPSMAP 62s For
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navigating to a w aypoint Creating a route Using the Search Menu 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select You can use the search menu to quickly First Point. find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you have saved. 2. Select a category. 3. Select the first point in the route. 1. From any page, press FinD . 4. Select use . 2. Select Waypoints. 5. Select Select next Point . 3. Select a waypoint. 6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is 4. Select Go. comple
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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 bridge, lock in the direction, and then navigate to 2. Route the strap through the loop, the object. and pull it tight. 1. From the main menu, select Sight attaching the Carabiner ‘n Go . Clip 2. Point the device at an object. 3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 4. Use the compass to navigate to the object. attaching the w rist
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removing the Carabiner Clip adjusting the Backlight Lift the bottom of the clip, and Timeout gently push down on the carabiner 1. From the main menu, select Setup clip until it releases. > Display > Backlight Timeout. 2. Select a time. Maximizing Battery Life Selecting the Battery Type Using the Battery Save Option 1. From the main menu, select Setup Use the battery save option to save > System > Battery Type. battery power and prolong battery life. 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or From the
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nOTe : This does not erase any of your registering Your Device data or settings. Help us better support you by completing our online registration Contacting Garmin today. Product Support • Go to http://my.garmin.com. You can contact Garmin Product • Keep the original sales receipt, or a Support if you have any questions photocopy, in a safe place. about this product. resetting the Device • In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin If your device screen or buttons st
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® ® Garmin , the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc.
