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USERS MANUAL 3
GPSMAP
®
62 series
owner’s manual
For use with the GPSMAP 62,
62s, 62st, 62sc, and 62stc
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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 ....................................... 6
Additional Maps ......................... 8
Tracks .................................. 9
About Tracks.............................. 9
Navigating a Saved Track........ 10
Using the Main Pages .......11
Customizing the Data Fields.....11
Restoring Default Page
Settings ..................................11
Map...........................................11
Compass ................................. 13
Using the Compass ................. 14
Using Sight ‘N Go .................... 14
Elevation Plot........................... 15
Opening the Main Menu .......... 16
Trip Computer .......................... 17
Main Menu Features and
Settings ............................. 18
Geocaches .............................. 18
Share Wirelessly...................... 18
Proximity Alarms ...................... 19
Prole Change ......................... 19
Area Calculation ...................... 19
Satellite .................................... 20
Additional Main Menu Tools ..... 20
Camera and Photos .......... 22
Taking a Photo ......................... 22
Viewing Photos ........................ 22
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Customizing Your Device 24
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 ................................. 32
Time Settings ........................... 32
Position Format Settings ......... 32
Altimeter Settings .................... 33
Geocache Settings .................. 34
Routing Settings ...................... 34
Fitness ..................................... 35
Proles..................................... 35
Appendix ........................... 36
Registering Your Device .......... 36
Updating the Software ............. 36
Viewing Important Device
Information ............................ 36
Contacting Garmin Product
Support ................................. 36
Using the Backlight .................. 37
Specications .......................... 37
Maximizing Battery Life ........... 38
About the Batteries .................. 39
Buying Optional Accessories ... 40
Using Optional Fitness
Accessories ........................... 40
Data Management ................... 41
Attaching the Wrist Strap ......... 44
Attaching the Carabiner Clip.... 45
Caring for the Device ............... 45
Troubleshooting ....................... 46
Index .................................. 48
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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 1
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 rst time,
you should complete the following
tasks to set up the device and get to
know the basic features.
1. Install the batteries (page 3).
2. Turn on the device (page 3).
3. Acquire satellites (page 3).
4. Mark a waypoint (page 5).
5. Navigate a route (page 7).
6. Record a track (page 9).
7. Calibrate the compass (page 13).
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to press
something, use the buttons on the unit.
Use the to select something in
a list, and then press (page 4).
The small arrows (>) used in the text
indicate that you should select a series
of items in order, for example, “Select
> .”
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Getting Started
Device Overview
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎ ➏
➐
➑
➊
Internal antenna
➋
Display
➌
Buttons (page 4)
➍
➎
mini-USB port
(under weather cap)
➏
MCX connector for GPS
antenna (under weather cap).
Available only on the GPSMAP
62s and the GPSMAP 62st.
➐
microSD™ card slot (under
batteries). Available only on the
GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP
62st.
➑
Battery compartment
Battery Information
The device operates on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
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Getting Started
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results (page 40).
Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover by
turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise and pulling up.
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover.
For best results, after you install new
batteries, update the battery type in the
system settings (page 41).
Turning the Device On or
Off
Press and hold .
Setting Your Language
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Use the to select a
language.
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. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
A question mark ashes while the
device determines your location.
4. Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.
The GPS bars indicate satellite
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Getting Started
strength. When the bars are green, the
device has acquired satellite signals.
Buttons
FIND Press FIND to open
the search menu.
MARK Press MARK to save
your current location
as a waypoint.
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 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.
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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 5
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Navigating with
Waypoints and Routes
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the device.
Creating Waypoints
1. From any page, press .
2. Select .
Navigating to a Waypoint Using
the Search Menu
You can use the search menu to quickly
nd waypoints, tracks, routes, and
coordinates that you have saved.
1. From any page, press .
2. Select .
3. Select a waypoint.
4. Select .
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you
must create a waypoint.
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select an attribute (such as the
name or location).
4. Enter the new information.
5. Select .
Deleting a Waypoint
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Press .
4. Select .
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Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints that
leads you to your nal destination.
Creating a Route
1. From the main menu, select
> >
.
2. Select a category.
3. Select the rst point in the route.
4. Select .
5. Select .
6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is
complete.
A route must contain at least two
points.
7. Press to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a route.
3. Select .
4. Enter the new name.
5. Select .
Editing a Route
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a route.
3. Select .
4. Select a point.
5. Select an option:
• —shows the point on
the map.
• (or )—changes
the order of the point on the
route.
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Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
• —adds an additional
point on the route.
The additional point is inserted
before the point you are editing.
• —removes the point
from the route.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a route.
3. Select .
Deleting a Route
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a route.
3. Select .
Navigating a Route
1. Press .
2. Select .
3. Select a route.
4. Select .
Viewing the Active Route
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a point in the route to view
additional details.
Stopping Navigation of a Route
1. From any page, press .
2. Select .
Navigating a Reverse Route
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a route.
3. Select .
4. Select the route again.
5. Select > .
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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.
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.
1. Press .
2. Select .
3. Enter the country.
4. Enter the city or postal code.
: Not all map data provides
postal code searching.
5. Select the city.
6. Enter the house number.
7. Enter the street.
8. Select .
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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 from the
main menu.
Managing Track Log Recording
1. From the main menu, select
> > .
2. Select , or
, .
If you select ,
, a line on the map indicates
your track.
3. Select .
4. Select an option:
• —records tracks at a
specied distance.
• –records tracks at a
specied time.
• —records tracks at a
variable rate to create an
optimum representation of your
tracks.
5. Select .
6. Select an option to record tracks
more or less often.
: Using the
interval provides the most track
detail and lls up the device
memory quicker.
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Tracks
Viewing the Current Track
The track being recorded is called the
current track.
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select an option:
• —shows the current
track on the map.
• —shows the
elevation plot (page 15) for the
current track.
Saving the Current Track
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select what you want to save:
• —saves the entire
active track.
• —allows you to
select a portion of the current
track to save.
Clearing the Current Track
From the main menu, select
> > >
.
Deleting a Track
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select a track.
3. Select > .
Navigating a Saved Track
You must record and save a track
before you can navigate using it.
1. Press .
2. Select .
3. Select a saved track.
4. Select .
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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 elds that
appear on the main pages. For data
eld descriptions, see page 24.
1. From a main page, press .
2. Select .
3. Select a data eld.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring Default Page
Settings
1. From a main page, press .
2. Select .
3. Press .
Map
The position icon represents your
location on the map. As you travel,
the position icon moves and leaves a
track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols also appear on the map.
Changing the Map Orientation
1. From the map, press .
2. Select > .
3. Select an orientation:
• Select to show north
at the top of the page.
• Select to show your
current direction of travel at the
top of the page.
• Select to
show a perspective view.
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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 .
2. Select .
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 to stop measuring.
Map Setup Options
From the map, press , and
select .
• —allows you to
select how the map is displayed
(page 11).
• —allows you to
select when to show guidance text
on the map.
•
◦ —automatically
selects the appropriate zoom
level for optimal use on your
map. When is selected, you
must zoom in or out manually.
◦ —map items
draw or appear at or below the
selected zoom level.
◦ —allows you to select
the text size for map items.
◦ —allows you to select the
amount of map data displayed
on the device.
: Higher detail settings
may cause the map to redraw
slowly.
• —shows detail relief
on the map (if available) or turns
off shading.
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Using the Main Pages
• —allows you to
enable or disable the maps currently
loaded on the device. To purchase
additional maps, see page 41.
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. If
it points any other direction, turn
toward that direction until the arrow is
pointing toward the top of the compass.
Calibrating the Compass
notice
Calibrate the electronic compass
outdoors. Do not stand near objects that
inuence magnetic elds, such as cars,
buildings, or overhead power lines.
: The three-axis compass is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing
temperature changes, or changing the
batteries.
1. From the compass, press .
2. Select > .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the Main Pages
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an
active route.
1. Press .
2. Hold the device level.
3. Follow the bearing pointer to
your destination.
Using Sight ‘N Go
: 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
.
2. Point the device at an object.
3. Select >
.
4. Use the compass to navigate to the
object.
Compass Setup Options
From the compass, press , and
select .
• —shows the type of
directional heading on the compass:
◦ —sets the
compass reading to directional
letters (N, S, E, W).
◦ —sets the
compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
◦ —sets the compass reading
to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
• —sets the north
reference of the compass:
◦ —sets true north as the
heading reference.
◦ —automatically sets
the magnetic declination for
your location.
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Using the Main Pages
◦ —sets grid north as the
heading reference (0°).
◦ —sets the magnetic
variation value.
• —allows
you to select how the course is
displayed.
◦ (Small/Large)indicates
the direction to your destination.
◦ indicates your
relationship to a course line
leading to a destination.
• —allows you to switch
from an electronic compass to
a GPS compass when you are
traveling at a higher rate of speed
for a set period of time, or turns the
compass off.
• —starts the
compass calibration (page 13).
Elevation Plot
: 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.
1. From the elevation plot, press
.
2. Select .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the Main Pages
Elevation Plot Setup Options
From the elevation plot, press .
• —sets the type
of data shown on the elevation plot:
◦ —records
elevation changes over a period
of time.
◦ —records
elevation changes over a
distance.
◦ —records
barometric pressure over a
period of time.
◦ —records
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
• —adjusts
the zoom ranges shown on the
elevation plot page.
• —resets the elevation plot
data:
◦ —resets all
trip data.
◦ —deletes
all saved waypoints.
◦ —deletes
the track log.
◦ —restores the
device to factory settings.
—see page 15.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to
setup screens including waypoints,
tracks, and routes. See page 18 for
main menu settings pages.
From any page, press
twice.
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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 .
• —resets all the trip
computer values to zero. For
accurate information, reset the trip
information before beginning a trip.
• —changes the size
of the numbers shown on the trip
computer page.
• —changes the
theme and information displayed on
the dashboard.
: Your customized settings
are remembered by the dashboard,
and will not be lost when you
change proles (page 19).
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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 36).
2. Connect your device to your
computer (page 43).
3. Go to www.garmin.com/products
/communicator.
4. Download the Garmin
Communicator plug-in.
5. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions
to download geocaches to your
device.
Navigating to a Geocache
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select .
3. Select a geocache.
4. Select .
Share Wirelessly
: The share wirelessly feature is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
Your device can send or receive data
when connected to another compatible
device. You must be within 10 feet
(3 m) of the compatible Garmin device.
Sending and Receiving Data
1. From the main menu, select
.
2. Select or .
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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
.
2. Select .
3. Select a category.
4. Select a point.
5. Select .
6. Enter a radius.
7. Select .
Prole Change
When you are using a prole and you
change settings such as data elds,
units of measurement, or position
settings, they are saved automatically
as part of the prole you are using.
For more information about
customizing your prole, see ?.
Setting a Prole
1. From the main menu, select
.
Your current prole is indicated on
the page.
2. Select a prole.
Area Calculation
Calculating the Size of an Area
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Walk around the perimeter of the
area you want to calculate.
3. Select when nished.
After you calculate the area, you can
save the track to your device and
change the unit of measure.
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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 .
• —allows you to
turn the GPS on and off.
• —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.
• —allows you to
select whether the satellite page is
displayed in multicolor or single
color.
• —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.
• ®—calculates
your GPS position using the
Garmin AutoLocate feature.
Additional Main Menu
Tools
• —displays a calendar.
• —displays a calculator.
• —displays sunrise
and sunset times along with the
moon phase.
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Main Menu Features and Settings
• —sets an audible
alarm. If you are not currently using
the device, you can set the device to
turn on at a specic time.
• —displays the
predicted best dates and times for
hunting and shing at your current
location.
• —allows you to use a
timer, mark a lap, and time laps.
• —allows you
to rene a waypoint location with
multiple samples to achieve the
most-accurate location possible.
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Camera and Photos
Camera and Photos
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.
Taking a Photo
1. Select > .
2. Turn the device horizontally or
vertically to change the orientation
of the photo.
3. If necessary, select orto zoom
in or out.
4. Hold to focus.
5. Release to take a photo.
Setting the Camera for Low
Light
Select > > >
.
Viewing Photos
You can view photos you have taken
with the camera (page 22) and photos
you have transferred to the device
(page 50).
1. Select > .
2. Select and to view all the
photos.
3. Select a photo to see a larger view
of it.
Viewing a Slideshow
1. Select > .
2. Select a photo.
3. Select > .
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Camera and Photos
Sorting Photos
1. Select > > >
.
2. Select ,
, or .
Viewing the Location of a
Photo
1. Select > .
2. Select a photo.
3. Select > .
Setting a Photo as Wallpaper
1. Select > .
2. Select a photo.
3. Select > .
Deleting a Photo
1. Select > .
2. Select a photo.
3. Select > > .
Navigating to a Photo
1. Select > .
2. Select a photo.
3. Select > >
.
4. Navigate using the map (page 17)
or compass (page 20).
Uploading and Downloading
Photos from Garmin Connect
1. Connect your device to a computer
(page 50).
2. Go to http://my.garmin.com.
3. If necessary, create an account.
4. Sign in.
5. Follow the on-screen directions to
upload or download photos.
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Customizing Your Device
Customizing Your
Device
Customizing Data Fields
You can customize the data elds
displayed on each main page.
1. From a main page, press .
2. Select .
3. Select a data eld.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Data Field Options
** Available only with the
GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
Data Field Description
Accuracy of
GPS
The margin of
error for your
exact location. For
example, your GPS
location is accurate
to within +/- 12 feet.
**Ambient
Pressure
The uncalibrated
environmental
pressure.
**Ascent -
Average
The average vertical
distance of ascent.
**Ascent -
Maximum
The maximum
ascent rate in feet/
meters per minute.
**Ascent - Total The total elevation
distance ascended.
**Barometer The calibrated
current pressure.
Battery Level The remaining
battery power.
Bearing The direction from
your current location
to a destination.
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Customizing Your Device
Data Field Description
**Cadence
(cadence
accessory
required)
Revolutions of the
crank arm or strides
per minute.
Course The direction from
your starting location
to a destination.
Depth The depth of the
water. Requires
a connection to a
NMEA 0183 depth-
capable device to
acquire data
(page 29).
**Descent -
Average
The average vertical
distance of descent.
**Descent -
Maximum
The maximum
descent rate in feet/
meter per minute.
**Descent -
Total
The total elevation
distance descended.
Distance to
Dest.
The distance to your
nal destination.
Data Field Description
Distance to Next The remaining
distance to the next
waypoint on the
route.
Elevation The altitude of your
current location
above or below sea
level.
**Elevation -
Maximum
The highest
elevation reached.
**Elevation -
Minimum
The lowest elevation
reached.
ETA at
Destination
The estimated
time of day you will
reach your nal
destination.
ETA at Next The estimated time
of day you will reach
the next waypoint on
the route.
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Data Field Description
Glide Ratio The ratio of
horizontal distance
traveled to the
change in vertical
distance.
Glide Ratio To
Dest.
The glide ratio
required to
descend from your
current position
and elevation to
the destination
elevation.
GPS Signal
Strength
The strength of the
GPS signal.
Heading The direction you
are moving.
**Heart Rate
(heart rate
monitor
required)
Your heart rate in
beats per minute
(bpm).
Data Field Description
Location (lat/
lon)
Displays the current
position in the
default position
format regardless
of the selected
settings.
Location
(selected)
Displays the current
position in the
selected position
format.
Odometer A running tally of
distance traveled for
all trips.
Off Course The distance to
the left or the right
by which you have
strayed from the
original path of
travel.
Pointer The data eld
arrow points in the
direction of the next
waypoint or turn.
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Data Field Description
Speed The current rate of
speed at which you
are moving since
last reset.
Speed -
Maximum
The maximum
speed reached
since last reset.
Speed - Moving
Avg.
The average speed
of the device while
moving since last
reset.
Speed - Overall
Avg.
Your average speed
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 Description
Temperature -
Water
The temperature of
the water. Requires
a connection to
a NMEA 0183
temperature-capable
device to acquire
data (page 29).
Time of Day The current time
of day based on
your time settings
(format, time zone,
and daylight saving
time).
Time to
Destination
The estimated
time needed to
reach your nal
destination.
Time to Next The estimated
time needed until
you reach the next
waypoint on the
route.
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Data Field Description
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 -
Stopped
The time spent not
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. R
means turn right.
Data Field Description
Velocity Made
Good
The speed at which
you are closing on
a destination along
a route.
Vert. Speed to
Dest.
The measurement
of your rate of
ascent or descent
to a predetermined
altitude.
Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude
gain or loss over
time.
Waypoint at
Dest.
The last point on
a route to your
destination.
Waypoint at
Next
The next point on
your route.
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Customizing Your Device
System Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —sets the GPS to
(Wide Area
Augmentation System/European
Geostationary Navigation Overlay
Service), or (GPS
off). For information about WAAS,
go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/
waas
.html.
• —sets the text language
on the device.
: Changing the text language
does not change the language of
user-entered data or map data, such
as street names.
• —allows you to select
the type of battery you are using.
• —sets the format of the
serial interface:
◦ —Garmin
proprietary format used to
provide PVT protocol data.
◦ —provides
standard NMEA 0183 output
and input.
◦ —provides simple
ASCII text output of location
and velocity information.
◦ Radio Technical
Commission for Maritime
Services—allows the device
to accept DGPS Differential
Global Positioning System
information from a device
supplying RTCM data in an
SC-104 format.
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Customizing Your Device
Display Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —see page 40.
• —see page 39.
• —sets the colors used on the
device screens.
• —allows
you to select how the main menu,
setup menu, and search menu
appear.
• —allows you to
take screen captures on the device.
Setting Up Tones
Your Garmin device allows you to
customize the key tones and message
beeps, or to turn off tones.
From the main menu, select
> .
Marine Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —allows you
to select a nautical chart or a shing
chart:
◦ (requires marine
maps)—displays various map
features in different colors so
that the marine POIs are more
readable. The nautical chart
reects the drawing scheme of
paper charts.
◦ (requires marine
maps)—displays a detailed
view of bottom contours and
depth soundings. Simplies map
presentation for optimal use
while shing.
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Customizing Your Device
• —allows you to
turn spot soundings on and set
dangerous depths.
• —displays the sector
in which a navigational light is
visible. You can select to show
light sectors at all times, or you can
select to allow the device to
automatically lter out light sectors
depending on the zoom level.
• —allows you to show
NOAA or IALA symbols on the
map.
• —sets the
anchor drag alarm, off course
alarm, deep water alarm, and
shallow water alarm.
Setting up Marine Alarms
Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm
You can set an alarm to sound when
you exceed a specied drift distance
while anchored.
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select > .
3. Enter a distance.
4. Select .
Setting the Off Course Alarm
You can set an alarm to sound when
you are off course by a specied
distance.
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select > .
3. Enter a distance.
4. Select .
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Setting the Deep Water or
Shallow Water Alarm
1. From the main menu, select
> > .
2. Select > to set
an alarm to sound when the depth is
less than the specied value.
3. Enter the depth that triggers the
shallow water alarm.
4. Select .
5. Select > to set an
alarm to sound when the depth is
greater than the specied value.
6. Enter the depth that triggers the
deep water alarm.
7. Select .
Resetting Data
You can reset trip data, delete all
waypoints, clear the current track, or
restore default values.
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select an item to reset.
Changing the Page
Sequence
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select a page.
3. Select .
4. Move the page up or down the list.
5. Press .
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Customizing Your Device
Adding a Page
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select .
3. Select a page to add.
Removing a Page
1. From the main menu, select
> .
2. Select a page.
3. Select .
4. Press .
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
> .
2. Select a setting.
3. Select a unit for the setting.
4. Repeat steps 2–3 for each setting
you want to customize.
Time Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —allows you to
select a 12-hour or a 24-hour
display time.
• —allows you to select
the time zone for the device. You
can select to set the
time zone automatically based on
your GPS position.
Position Format Settings
: Do not change the position
format or the map datum coordinate
system unless you are using a map or
chart that species a different position
format.
From the main menu, select >
.
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• —sets the position
format in which a given location
reading appears.
• —sets the coordinate
system on which the map is
structured.
• —shows the
coordinate system the device is
using. The default coordinate
system is WGS 84.
Altimeter Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —the altimeter
self-calibrates each time you turn
the device on.
•
◦ —the
barometer functions while you
are moving.
◦ —the
barometer functions while you
are stationary.
•
◦ —
records pressure data only when
the device is turned on. This
can be useful when you are
watching for pressure fronts.
◦ —records pressure
data every 15 minutes, even
when the device is turned off.
•
◦ —records
elevation changes over a period
of time.
◦ —records
elevation changes over a
distance.
◦ —records
barometric pressure over a
period of time.
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Customizing Your Device
◦ —records
ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
Geocache Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —allows you to
show the geocache list by names
or codes.
• —allows you
to enter the number of geocaches
found.
Routing Settings
From the main menu, select >
.
• —allows you
to select a guidance method for
calculating your route.
◦ —calculates point-to-
point routes.
◦ (requires
routable maps)—calculates on-
road routes that require minimal
time to drive.
◦
(requires routable maps)—
calculates on-road routes that
are shorter in distance.
• —allows you
to select a transportation method in
order to optimize your route.
• —locks the current
location marker on the nearest road,
compensating for variances in map
position accuracy (requires routable
maps).
•
◦ —automatically routes you
to the next point.
◦ —allows you to select
the next point on the route by
using the point on the active
route page.
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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 43).
1. Go to www.garmin.com
/webupdater.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
: This does not erase any of your
data or settings.
Viewing Important Device
Information
You can view the unit ID, software
version, and license agreement.
From the main menu, select
> .
Contacting Garmin
Product Support
You can contact Garmin Product
Support if you have any questions
about this product.
• In the USA, go to www.garmin
.com/support, or contact Garmin
USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or
(800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
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• In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click
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.
: To change the backlight
settings, see page 40.
Quickly press to turn on the
backlight.
Specications
Physical size
(W × H × D)
2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in.
(6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm)
Weight 7.8 oz. (222.3 g) with
batteries
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
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Data storage • 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.
Computer
interface
USB
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
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GPS
accuracy
• < 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.
DGPS From 10 to 16 ft.
(from 3 to 5 m)
95% typical (WAAS
accuracy in North
America)
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.
Compass Accuracy: ± 2
degrees (± 5
degrees in extreme
Northern and
Southern latitudes)*
Resolution: 1
degree.
*Subject to proper
user calibration.
Maximizing Battery Life
Using the Battery Save Option
Use the battery save option to save
battery power and prolong battery life.
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From the main menu, select
> > > .
Decreasing the Backlight
Extensive use of screen backlighting
can signicantly 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 to adjust the
brightness.
Adjusting the Backlight
Timeout
From the main menu, select
> > .
About the Batteries
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information.
The temperature rating for the device
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may exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture
at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries
lose a signicant amount of their
capacity as temperature decreases. Use
lithium batteries when operating the
device in below-freezing conditions.
Selecting the Battery Type
1. From the main menu, select
> > .
2. Select , , or
.
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the
device for several months, remove the
batteries. Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.
Buying Optional
Accessories
Go to http://buy.garmin.com,
or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional
accessories, preloaded map data
cards, tness accessories, and
replacement parts.
Using Optional Fitness
Accessories
: The tness option is available
only with the GPSMAP 62s and
GPSMAP 62st.
Before you can use the tness
accessory with your device, you must
install the accessory according to the
instructions that are included with the
accessory.
You can use optional tness accessories
including a heart rate monitor or a
cadence sensor with your device.
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These accessories use ANT+™ wireless
technology to send data to the device.
1. Bring the device within range (3 m)
of the ANT+ accessory.
2. From the main menu, select
> .
3. Select an option:
• Select >
.
• Select
> .
You can view heart rate and cadence
data by customizing your data elds
(page 22).
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 rst time, your
Garmin device automatically
recognizes the ANT+ accessory
each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when
you turn on the Garmin device and
only takes a few seconds when
the accessories are activated and
functioning correctly.
• When paired, your Garmin device
only receives data from your
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accessory, and you can go near
other accessories.
Data Management
: The device is not compatible
with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is
also not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3
and earlier.
File Types
The device supports the following le
types:
• Files from BaseCamp™ or
HomePort™. Go to www.garmin
.com.
• GPI custom POI les from the
Garmin POI Loader.
Installing a microSD Card
: The microSD card option is
available only with the GPSMAP 62s
and GPSMAP 62st.
You can purchase microSD memory
cards from an electronics supplier, or
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 les
such as images, cartridges, geocaches,
routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
1. Remove the battery cover by
turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise and pulling up.
2. Slide up and pull out the metal
cover.
3. Align the metal contacts, and place
the card in the slot.
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microSD card
slot
4. Push in and slide down the metal
cover.
5. Replace the batteries and the
battery cover.
Removing a microSD Card
1. Slide up and pull out the metal
cover.
2. Remove the card from the slot.
3. Push in and slide down the metal
cover.
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.
Your device and microSD card
(optional) appear as removable
drives in My Computer on
Windows computers and as
mounted volumes on Mac
computers.
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Transferring Files to Your
Computer
After you have connected the device
to your computer, you can copy and
paste les from your computer into the
device drives/volumes.
1. Browse your computer for the le.
2. Select the le.
3. Select > .
4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card
drive/volume.
5. Select > .
Deleting Files
notice
Your device memory contains
important system les and folders that
should not be deleted.
Before you can delete les, you must
connect the device to your computer
(page 43).
1. Open the “Garmin” drive or
volume.
2. If necessary, open a folder or
volume.
3. Select the les.
4. Press the key on your
keyboard.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
1. Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, click
the eject icon in your
system tray.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The screen or buttons
do not respond. How
do I reset the device?
1. Remove the batteries.
2. Reinstall the batteries.
NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
I want to reset all the
customized settings
back to the factory
defaults.
From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Reset All
Settings.
My device does not
acquire satellite
signals.
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.
The batteries do not
last long.
Decrease the backlight settings (page 40).
How do I know my
device is in USB
mass storage mode?
On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin
logo and the USB symbol. On your computer, you should
see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on
Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac
computers.
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Problem Solution
My device is
connected to the
computer, but it will
not go into mass
storage mode.
You may have loaded a corrupted le.
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.
I cannot see any new
removable drives in
my list of drives.
If you have several network drives mapped on your
computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive
letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help le for your
operating system to learn how to assign drive letters.
I need replacement
parts or accessories.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
dealer.
I want to buy an
external GPS
antenna.
Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
dealer.
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Index
A
accessories 38, 45
tness 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
about 37
information 2
installing 3
maximizing life 36
selecting the type 37
storage 37
warnings 37
beeps 27
buttons 4
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
wireless accessories 38
wirelessly 18
creating
routes 6
waypoints 5
customizing
data elds 11
device settings 26–33
proles 33
D
dashboard
change 17
data elds 11
options 22
data storage 35
deleting
les 42
proles 33
routes 7
tracks 10
waypoints 5
display
backlight 35
backlight timeout 27
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screen capture 27
settings 27
downloading
software 34
E
editing
proles 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
tness 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 shing
times 21
L
language 3, 26
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
map datum coordinate
system 30
marine settings 27–28
MARK button 4
measuring
area 19
distance 12
MENU button 4, 11, 16, 22
microSD card 38–40
moonphase 20
N
navigating
compass 13
routes 7
to geocaches 18
to waypoints 5
tracks 10
P
PAGE button 4
pages
adding a page 30
removing 30
sequence 29
position format 30
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power button 3, 4, 35, 37
proles 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
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
Sight ‘N Go 14
software
updating 34
version 34
specications 35
stopwatch 21
sun and moon times 20
system settings 26
T
time
alarms 21
data elds 24
settings 30
stopwatch 21
sunrise and sunset 20,
24
zone 30
times
hunting and shing 21
tones 27
tracks
about 9
clearing current 10
deleting 10
navigating 10
recording 9
saving 10
viewing 9
transferring les 41
using USB 41
wirelessly 18
trip computer 17
troubleshooting 44
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