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Owner’s Manual

Colorado Series
™

all-terrain GPS navigator

© 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
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application is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
October 2007	

Part Number 190-00751-00 Rev. A	

Printed in Taiwan

Introduction

Introduction
This manual includes information for the following
products:
•
•
•
•

Colorado 300
Colorado 400i
Colorado 400c
Colorado 400t

Manual Conventions

When you are instructed to select something, highlight
the item using the Rock ‘n Roller™, and press the
ENTER key on the Rock ‘n Roller to complete the
selection.
The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you
should select a series of items.

For example, if you see “select Shortcuts > Others
> Calculator” press the Shortcuts soft key, and
using the Rock ‘n Roller, select Others, then select
Calculator.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online
registration today! Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Contact Garmin

Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using
your Colorado. In the USA contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020,
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0)
870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000
(within the UK).

Warning: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings
and other important information.
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Introduction

Colorado Series Features
400i

400c

Optional Accessories

Features

300

World Base
Map

Yes
(DEM*)

U.S. Inland
Lakes
Mapping

Optional

Yes

Optional

Optional

U.S.
Bluechart
Mapping

Optional

Optional

Yes

Optional

U.S. TOPO
Mapping

Optional

Optional

Optional

Yes

Yes
Yes
(Satellite) (Satellite)

400t
Yes
(DEM*)

For a list of available accessories and maps for use
with the Colorado, refer to the Garmin Web site:
www.garmin.com.

* Digital Elevation Model
	

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Note: Additional, optional maps are available
for the Colorado.

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Table of Contents

Introduction........................................................ i
Manual Conventions............................................ i
Product Registration............................................ i
Contact Garmin.................................................... i
Colorado Series Features................................... ii
Optional Accessories.......................................... ii

Getting Started.................................................. 1

Colorado Overview.............................................. 1
Installing the Batteries........................................ 2
Turning the Colorado On and Off....................... 2
Using the Rock ‘n Roller™................................. 3
Operating the Colorado...................................... 3
System Status / Backlight Adjustment.............. 4
Scrolling............................................................... 4
Entering Text........................................................ 5

Basic Operation................................................ 6

Using Shortcuts................................................... 6
Profiles................................................................. 6
Creating and Using Waypoints.......................... 7
Navigating to a Destination................................ 8

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Applications.................................................... 10

Map Page............................................................ 10
Geocaching........................................................ 11
Compass Page................................................... 13
Elevation Plot..................................................... 14
Trip Computer.................................................... 15
Wherigo™.......................................................... 15
Tracks................................................................. 16
Others................................................................. 17
Share Wirelessly................................................ 17
Image Viewer..................................................... 18
3D View............................................................... 18
Calendar............................................................. 18
Sun and Moon.................................................... 19
Hunt and Fish.................................................... 19
Route Planner.................................................... 20
Active Route...................................................... 21
Waypoint Manager............................................. 21
Alarm Clock....................................................... 22
Calculator........................................................... 22
Stopwatch.......................................................... 23
Satellite Page..................................................... 24
Profile Change................................................... 25
Area Calculation................................................ 25
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Customizing the Colorado............................. 26

System Setup..................................................... 26
Display Setup..................................................... 27
Shortcuts............................................................ 27
Profile Change................................................... 28
Map Setup.......................................................... 28
Tracks Setup...................................................... 29
Routing Setup.................................................... 30
Marine Setup Page............................................ 30
Setting Time....................................................... 31
Units Setup........................................................ 31
Position Format Setup...................................... 32
Heading Setup................................................... 32
Altimeter Setup.................................................. 32
Calibration.......................................................... 33
Fitness Setup..................................................... 33

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Appendix......................................................... 34

Specifications.................................................... 34
Connecting Your Colorado to a Computer...... 35
Data Management.............................................. 37
Attaching the Carabiner.................................... 38
Software License Agreement........................... 39
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)..................... 39

Index................................................................ 40

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Getting Started

Getting Started

Colorado Overview
Rock ‘n Roller™
Left soft key

Power key
(backlight)
Right soft key

USB mini-B jack
(under weather cap)

External GPS
antenna connector
(under weather cap)

Battery cover

Mounting spine

Latch

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Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

The Colorado operates on two AA batteries (not
included). You can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium
batteries.
To install the batteries:

1.	 Remove the battery
cover by lifting the
latch and sliding the
cover off the back of
the Colorado.
2.	 Insert the batteries,
observing the
diagram molded
into the battery
compartment.
3.	 Replace the battery
cover by sliding
it back onto the
Colorado and
fastening the latch.
	

	

Battery cover
Latch

Turning the Colorado On and Off
To turn the Colorado on:

	 Press and hold the Power key until the
Garmin logo appears on the Colorado.

To turn the Colorado off:
	 Press and hold the

Power key.

The first time you turn the Colorado on, the GPS
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location.
	

Note: To receive satellite signals, you must be
outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.

When you turn the Colorado on for the first time, the
Colorado sequences through several setup screens:
language selection, time zone, and daylight saving time
mode. For complete information on initial Colorado
setup, see the Colorado Series Quick Start Guide.
Battery compartment

Note: Remove batteries when you do not plan
to use the Colorado for several months. Stored
data is not lost when batteries are removed.
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Using the Rock ‘n Roller™

When searching for and selecting different functions on
the Colorado, use the Rock ‘n Roller.
• The Rock ‘n Roller rotates clockwise and
counter-clockwise, and can be used to move
through the lists on any of the Colorado screens
and to zoom in or out on the map.
ENTER key

Operating the Colorado

Power key—press and hold the Power key to turn
the Colorado on or off. Press quickly and release to
access the System Status page.
Select—highlight an area on the screen with the
Rock ‘n Roller and press ENTER to make a selection.
Soft keys—the Left soft key and the Right soft key are
used to access specific functions that appear on the soft
key labels.
Restore Defaults—factory settings that are saved in
the memory of the Colorado. If you customize the
settings on the Colorado, you can revert to the factory
settings by choosing Restore Defaults.
Right soft key

• Highlight options and pan the map by pressing
up, down, left, or right.
• To select a highlighted item, press the ENTER
key in the center of the Rock ‘n Roller.

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Soft key label



Getting Started

System Status/Backlight
Adjustment

Scrolling

In addition to adjusting the backlight on the Colorado,
the System Status page is a quick way to check the
time, day, date, battery level, and GPS signal strength.
To adjust the backlight level:

1.	 Press and quickly release the Power key.
2.	 Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the backlight.
3.	 Select Back to return to the previous page.

When moving through a list to select applications,
options, or locations, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to the
preferred item. If a list is longer than the page can
display, scroll indicators appear at the top and the
bottom of the page, indicating that more selections are
available.
Scroll
indicator

Time, day,
and date
Scroll
indicator

Battery level
GPS signal
strength

Backlight
level

Scroll Indicators

System Status Page

	

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Entering Text

When entering text, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to select
from a list of applicable characters. Selected characters
are displayed above the list.

Selected
characters

To add or edit information:

1.	 On the Text Entry page, rotate the Rock ‘n
Roller to the character. Press ENTER to select
the character. For spaces between words or
numbers, select _ (underscore).
2.	 Select Done when text entry is complete.
3.	 Select Cancel to end information entry without
saving and return to the previous page.

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation
Applications you typically use on the Colorado are
accessed from Shortcuts. Whether using the map
or compass, marking a waypoint, or setting up the
Colorado, Shortcuts is the starting point.

Using Shortcuts

To access the Shortcuts menu, press the Right soft
key any time it is labeled Shortcuts and rotate the
Rock ‘n Roller to view the available applications. The
applications that are not in Shortcuts can be accessed
through Others.
	

	

Note: For complete information on Shortcuts,
see page 27.

Shortcuts Menu

Profiles

Profiles are a collection of settings that allow you
to optimize your Colorado from one type of use to
another, such as moving from recreational use to
automotive. Because the Colorado can be used for a
variety of GPS functions, saving specific profiles for
different functionalities allows you to quickly move
from one type of activity to another. It also allows you
to easily share your Colorado with another user.

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Setting up Profiles

The Colorado comes preloaded with five default
profiles: Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive,
Marine, and Fitness. You can also create your own
profiles. See pages 25 and 28.

Creating and Using Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the
Colorado that you might want to return to later or share
with other users. You can mark waypoints at any time
on the Colorado.
To mark a waypoint:

1.	 From Shortcuts, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller and
select Mark Waypoint. The new page shows
that the waypoint was successfully saved. A
default, three-digit number is assigned to the
new waypoint (your current location).

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Mark Waypoint on Shortcuts

2.	 To edit the new waypoint, highlight Edit and
press ENTER. Highlight Done and press ENTER
to save the changes. Highlight Cancel to delete
the waypoint.
	

Note: Press and hold ENTER to quickly mark a
new waypoint.



Basic Operation

Navigating to a Destination

You can navigate to a destination with the Colorado
either by using the Where To? menu or by choosing a
point on the map.

Navigating from the Where To? Menu

The Where To? menu provides several categories you
can use to search for and navigate to destinations.

3.	 Select a point. A green circle containing the word
Go appears at the bottom of the page.
4.	 Press ENTER to begin navigating to the selected
point.

The Where To? menu categories may include:
Recent Finds—shows a list of the items you have
searched for or gone to recently.
Waypoints—a list of waypoints stored on the Colorado
(see page 7).
Tracks—a list of tracks on your Colorado (see page
29).
Geocaches—a list of downloaded geocaches (requires
downloading from www.geocaching.com).

Where To? on Shortcuts

To access the Where To? menu:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Where To?.
2.	 Select the preferred search category.
	

Routes—a list of routes stored on the Colorado (see
pages 20 and 30) .
All POI (Points of Interest)—if supported by the
preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of
Interest categories may be listed.

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Where To? Search Options
By default, Where To? searches near your current
location, but you can configure it to search near another
location.
To do a Search Near:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Where To?.
2.	 Select Options > Search Near.
3.	 Highlight and select the type of search.
4.	 Navigate to the selected location.

Navigating from the Map Page

You can use the preloaded or optional mapping on the
Colorado to navigate directly to a destination.
To navigate to a point on the map:

1.	 On the Map page, use the Rock ‘n Roller to
move the pointer to a preferred location and
press ENTER. A green circle containing the word
Go appears at the bottom of the page.
2.	 To start navigating to the point, press ENTER.

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Begin Navigating Page

Stop Navigation
on Shortcuts

Stop Navigation

When navigating to a waypoint or to other destinations,
the Stop Navigation icon appears in the Shortcuts
menu. Select Stop Navigation at any time to stop
navigation. This option is only available when you are
navigating.



Applications

Applications

Zoom scale

Map Page

To access the Map page select Shortcuts > Map.
To zoom in and out on the Map page:

1.	 Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise to zoom in.
2.	 Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller counter-clockwise to
zoom out.
Zoom In View

Zoom Out View

To pan across the map:

1	 To start panning, press up, down, left, and right
on the Rock ‘n Roller to move the pointer on the
map.
2.	 Select Done to stop panning.

To review a point on the map:

Map Page with Data Fields

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1.	 When the pointer is on a location you want to
review, press ENTER. Detailed information about
the selected point appears.
2.	 Select Back when finished.
3.	 Select Done to stop panning.
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To show or hide data fields:

1.	 To show the data fields on the Map page, select
Options > Show Data Fields.
2.	 To hide the data fields, select Options > Hide
Data Fields.

To change the data fields:

1.	 Select Options > Change Data Fields.
2.	 Use the Rock ‘n Roller to select the data field to
change.
3.	 Press ENTER to change the selected field. Scroll
through the list of data field options (examples:
Odometer, Pointer, Speed, Temperature - Air,
Trip Odometer, and so forth) and press ENTER
to change the field.
	

Note: For Map setup information,
see pages 28–29.

Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech version of treasure
hunting. Geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS
coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the
geocache. Using your Colorado, you can search the
backwoods or urban streets to find the hiding spot of
the geocache.
The first step in using your Colorado to hunt and find
geocaches is to download a geocache from
www.geocaching.com. The Colorado is supported
by the site, and after registering, you can download
geocaches directly to your Colorado.
	

Note: Downloading geocache locations to your
Colorado requires installing the Garmin plug-in.

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Applications

To access a downloaded geocache:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Geocaches
(unless Geocaches is currently on your
Shortcuts menu).
2.	 Highlight the preferred geocache and press
ENTER.
3.	 Begin navigation to the geocache.
4.	 For a complete geocache description, full-screen
compass, or full-screen map, select Options.

Geocache Page

Geocache
Description Page

	

Note: Use the Options menu on the Geocache
description page to access hints for geocaches.

	

Note: For more information on geocaching,
visit www.geocaching.com.

Geocache List Page

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Applications

Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass page guides
you to your destination with a graphic compass display
using a pointer.
Pointer

Calibrating the Compass

You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
When you calibrate the compass, hold the Colorado
level and do not stand near objects that influence
magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead
power lines.
To calibrate the electronic compass:

The compass
ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Compass Page

Data fields show information such as current speed,
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.

1.	 From the Compass page, select Options >
Calibrate Compass.
2.	 Press ENTER to start the calibration, and follow
the on-screen directions.
	

Note: Calibrate the compass after moving large
distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.

The compass ring indicates your heading, and the
pointer tells you what direction you should be headed
to reach your destination.

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Elevation Plot

The Elevation Plot page shows you elevation changes
over distance or time, or pressure changes over time.
You can change the data fields at the top of the page to
show various elevation and pressure-related data.

View Elevation Plot or View Pressure Plot—view a
plot of elevation changes that occur over a set distance
or view changes in the barometric pressure for a set
period of time.
Change Data Fields—select the type of data you want
to show in the data fields.
Reset—reset the elevation data and the maximum
elevation data.
To adjust the zoom levels:

Elevation Plot Page

The Elevation Plot page options include:
Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance—view
changes over a set period of time or over a set distance.

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• To adjust the distance or time scale (along
the bottom), press left on the Rock ‘n Roller
to zoom in and press right on the Rock ‘n
Roller to zoom out.
• To adjust the elevation scale or pressure
(along the left), press down on the Rock ‘n
Roller to zoom in and press up on the Rock
‘n Roller to zoom out.

To review data at any point:

	 Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller counter-clockwise to
move backward on the plot chart and clockwise
to move forward.
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Trip Computer

The Trip Computer page provides a variety of useful
travel data when using your Colorado. Set in either
Automotive Mode or Recreational Mode, the Trip
Computer indicates your current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful
statistics.

Automotive Mode or Recreational Mode—the
Automotive Mode page is designed for driving and the
Recreational Mode is for pedestrian travel.

Trip Computer Options

Customize the trip computer page by choosing from
the following data options.
Reset—record new data for each trip. The Reset page
has options for resetting trip computer data.
Big Numbers/Small Numbers—view fewer/more
fields with larger/smaller numbers.
Change Data Fields—select the type of data you want
to show in the data fields.
Restore Defaults—return the data fields to factory
settings.

Trip Computer
Recreational Page

Trip Computer
Automotive Page

Wherigo™

Wherigo (pronounced “where I go”) is a toolset for
creating and playing location-based adventures in the
real world. As you use your Colorado to guide you
to a physical location, you can take and use virtual
items, interact with characters, and solve puzzles. The
Wherigo experience combines physical and virtual

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Applications

elements, overlaying engaging story lines onto a realworld background. You can build and play an exciting
adventure game or other innovative activities.
To access the Wherigo tutorial:

1.	 Select  Shortcuts > Others > Wherigo >
Wherigo Tutorial.
2.	 Read the description and select Play.
3.	 Follow the on-screen instructions.
	

Note: For complete information on Wherigo
and additional cartridges, visit www.wherigo.com.

Tracks

The track log starts recording as soon as the Colorado
gets a location fix. Additional tracks can be archived
from your current track and shared with other users.
To use Tracks, select Shortcuts > Where To? >
Tracks.
To archive your current track:

1.	 Select Current Track.
2.	 Select Options > Archive.
3.	 Follow the on-screen instructions.

To clear your current track:
1.	 Select Current Track.
2.	 Select Options > Archive.

Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the Tracks page.
You can view the tracks on the map, view elevation
profiles, or navigate the track.

Wherigo Tutorial Page
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Others

Applications not on the Shortcuts menu are accessible
through Others. The following applications are found
in Others on most of the default Profile settings on the
Colorado.
	

Note: When an application is added to
Shortcuts it is removed from Others.

Others on
Shortcuts

Share Wirelessly

The Colorado can wirelessly share waypoints, routes,
tracks, and geocaches with another Colorado.
To share wirelessly with another Colorado:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Share Wirelessly.
2.	 Select Send or Receive.
3.	 Select the type of information to send or receive
and press ENTER.
4.	 When Send appears at the bottom of the
page, press ENTER. If receiving, the Colorado
searches for another Colorado. A message
appears when the transmission is successful.

Others Page

Share Wirelessly Options
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Applications

Image Viewer

The Colorado is equipped with an image viewer.
To view images on the Colorado:

1.	 Insert an SD card in the SD card slot. See 	
page 36 for instructions on inserting an SD card.
2.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Image Viewer.
3.	 Move through the images by rotating the	
Rock ‘n Roller.
4.	 To pan an image, press the Rock ‘n Roller.
5.	 If zooming is an option, rotate the Rock ‘n
Roller to zoom in or out.

Calendar

The calendar shows sunrise time, sunset time, and the
phases of the moon on each date.
To view the Calendar:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Calendar.
2.	 Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise or counterclockwise to move through the dates.
3.	 To return to the current date, select Options >
Use Current Date.

3D View

The Colorado 400t has the capability to display a 3D
view. All other Colorado models require DEM (digital
elevation model) data that can be found in some
Garmin topographic cartography.
To show a 3D view:

1.	 Make sure you have detailed DEM data on the
loaded map.
2.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > 3D View.
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Calendar Page

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Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise, sunset,
moonrise, and moonset times for specified dates, times,
and locations.
• To view sun and moon locations select
Shortcuts > Others > Sun and Moon.
• To view the sun and moon times on a different
date, scroll to the preferred date.
• To see the sun and moon positions in the sky,
select Options > Show Position in Sky.
• Use the Rock ‘n Roller to adjust the time of day.

Sun and Moon Page

Sun and Moon
Positions Page

Hunt and Fish

An almanac provides the predicted best times for
hunting and fishing on a chosen date.
To view hunting and fishing predictions:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Hunt and Fish.
The current date is highlighted on the calendar.
2.	 To view the predictions for a different date,
scroll through the calendar by using the Rock ‘n
Roller to find the preferred date.
3.	 Select Options to view almanac data at a
different location.

Hunt and Fish Page

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Applications

Route Planner

You can plan and create a specific route to navigate
using your Colorado.
Turn-by-Turn Routes—requires routable cartography
and provides along-the-road guidance to a destination.

7.	 To change, review, move down, insert, or remove
a point, highlight a preferred point and press
ENTER.
8.	 To reverse a route, remove all routes, or view a
route on the map, highlight a preferred route and
select Options.

Point-to-Point Routes—provides straight-line
guidance to each successive point in the route and does
not require special cartography.
To create a new route:

1.	 Select Shortcuts > Others > Route Planner.
2.	 Highlight and select .
3.	 Select