Garmin GPSMAP 640 manual

GPSMAP ® 640 owner ’ s manual[...]

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GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual i Introduction Introduction The GPSMAP ® 640 is both a marine and an automotive GPS- enabled navigation device. When you place the device in a mount installed on your boat, it powers on in marine mode. When you place the device in an automotive mount, it powers on in automotive mode. This manual is divided in two secti[...]

ii GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Introduction Caring for Y our GPSMAP 640 Y our GPSMAP 640 contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration. T o minimize the risk of damage to your GPSMAP 640, avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high-shock and high- vibration environments. C[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual iii T able of Contents T able of Contents Introduction ........................................................................... i Product Registration ..................................................................... i Contact Garmin ® .............................................................................[...]

iv GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual T able of Contents Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard ................................ 25 Using the Compass Screen ....................................................... 25 Using the Numbers Screen ........................................................ 26 Using the T rip Screen ......................................[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual v T able of Contents T aking a Detour .......................................................................... 55 Stopping the Route .................................................................... 55 Automotive Mode: Where T o? .......................................... 56 Finding an Address .....................[...]

vi GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual T able of Contents Clearing User Data .................................................................... 72 Battery Information .................................................................... 72 Charging Y our GPSMAP 640 ..................................................... 73 Changing the Fuse on the Automoti[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features ➍ ➊ ➋ ➌ ➎ ➏ ➊ Power button—manually turn the device on or off. ➋ Battery—removable lithium-ion rechargeable battery . ➌ Battery locking ring—lift and rotate counter -clockwise to release the battery . ➍ DC in—power the devi[...]

2 GPSMAP 640 Owner’s Manual Getting Started CAUTION: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 640 is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Do not mount the device on a windshield. Using the Mounting Bracket NOTICE: Do not use the automotive mounting bracket in your boat. The power connector and speaker assembly [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started Powering the GPSMAP 640 On and Off Power on the GPSMAP 640: • If the mounting bracket on your boat or in your car is connected to power , the device powers on when you place it in the mount. • The device powers on when external power is supplied through the DC IN connector . • T o power on the de[...]

4 GPSMAP 640 Owner’s Manual Getting Started • If the device will not be used for an extended time (longer than one week), remove the battery pack. NOTICE: The GPSMAP 640 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is connected and locked in place. Use extreme caution around water when removing the battery from the device. Inserting[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 5 Marine Mode: Getting Started Marine Mode: Getting Started Step 1: Mount Y our GPSMAP 640 1. Install the marine mount in your boat according to the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions . 2. Place the GPSMAP 640 in the mounting bracket (see page 2) . Step 2:   ?[...]

6 GPSMAP 640 Owner’s Manual Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to a Destination 1. From the Home screen, touch Charts > Navigation Chart . 2. On the Navigation chart, touch the place you would like to navigate to. T ouch and to zoom in and out. T ouch anywhere on the chart and drag to pan the map. For more information on using ch[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 7 Marine Mode: Getting Started Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 1. From the Home screen, touch Where T o? > Waypoints . 2. T ouch the waypoint you want to navigate to. 3. T ouch Navigate T o > Go T o . 4. Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination. Navigate with caution[...]

8 GPSMAP 640 Owner’s Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Marine Mode: Using Charts The GPSMAP 640 is loaded with both a basic worldwide imagery map and detailed BlueChart ® g2 offshore cartography for US waters. In addition to the preloaded maps and charts, you can use optional BlueChart g2 V ision ® preprogrammed SD cards to get the most out of y[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 9 Marine Mode: Using Charts Zooming In and Out on the Navigation Chart The scale at the bottom of the chart ( ) indicates the zoom level. The bar under the number represents the numeric scale distance on the map. T ouch and to zoom in and out on the Navigation chart. Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart 1. T[...]

10 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Local Weather —view current weather conditions or forecasts reported by the nearest weather station (available with an optional GXM 40 XM antenna (see page 49 )). Local Services —view a list of the marinas and marine services closest to the object or area of the chart. Chart Notes —vie[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Marine Mode: Using Charts Using BlueChart g2 V ision Optional BlueChart g2 V ision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your GPSMAP 640. In addition to detailed marine charting, BlueChart g2 V ision has the following features: Mariner’s Eye 3D —provides a view from above and behind the boat fo[...]

12 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using Charts Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 V ision cartography , Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the sea oor or lake bottom. The and buttons adjust the view in the same way as the Mariner ’ s Eye 3D. T o access the Fish Eye 3D screen from the Home scr[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 13 Marine Mode: Using Charts T o enable satellite imagery: 1. While viewing the Navigation chart, touch Menu > Navigation Chart Setup > Photos . 2. T ouch one of the following: Off —standard chart information is shown on the map. Land Only —standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying th[...]

14 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Navigating Marine Mode: Navigating T o navigate using the GPSMAP 640, rst choose a destination, then set a course or create a route. Follow the course or the route on the Navigation chart or on the Perspective 3D or Mariner ’ s Eye 3D screen. TIP: Y ou can also use the Compass screen to follow a cou[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 15 Marine Mode: Navigating Guide T o —use the chart data on a BlueChart g2 V ision SD card to automatically suggest a passage from your current location to the destination ( page 18 ). After you set the course, follow the course using the Navigation chart, the Perspective 3D screen, or the Mariner ’ s Eye 3D screen.[...]

16 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Navigating Corrected course Direct course Following a Direct Course on the Mariner ’ s Eye 3D Screen NOTE: When following a course, important navigation information appears in a data bar along the top of the chart. T o adjust the settings of the data bar , see page 40 . Creating a Route (Route T o) 1. [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 17 Marine Mode: Navigating 5. T ouch Done to complete creating the route and to set the course, or touch Cancel Route to delete the route. Complete Route Saving a Created Route (Route T o) Y ou can save up to 50 routes, with up to 250 turns in each route. 1. After you create a route, touch Menu > Stop Navigation . 2.[...]

18 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Navigating 2. Follow the magenta and purple line (route leg) from the start point to the rst turning point. 3. After you reach the rst turning point, follow the magenta and purple line (route leg) to each subsequent turning point, until you reach the end point. 4. Steer off course to avoid land, sh[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 19 Marine Mode: Navigating When the pointer icon is on the location you want to navigate to, or you have selected a destination using Where T o? , touch Navigate T o > Guide T o . CAUTION: The Automatic Guidance feature of the BlueChart g2 V ision SD card is based on electronic chart information. Carefully compare th[...]

20 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Where T o? Marine Mode: Where T o? Use the Where T o? menu on the Home screen to search for , and navigate to, nearby fuel, repairs, and other services, as well as waypoints and routes. Searching For Marine Services 1. From the Home screen, touch Where T o? > Offshore Services . 2. T ouch the marine s[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 21 Marine Mode: Where T o? Searching for Saved T racks 1. From the Home screen, touch Where T o? > T racks . 2. T ouch the saved track you want to navigate. 3. T ouch Follow T rack to navigate the selected saved track. See page 23 for more information about tracks. Searching by Name Use the Search by Name menu to sea[...]

22 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using W aypoints and T racks Marine Mode: Using W aypoints and T racks Create waypoints in locations that you want to return to, such as your marina or a good shing spot. Y ou can store up to 1,500 marine waypoints with a user-dened name, symbol, depth, and water temperature for each waypoint. A tr[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 23 Marine Mode: Using W aypoints and T racks Editing W aypoint Details 1. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > W aypoints List to display the list of all waypoints, or touch a waypoint on the Navigation chart. 2. T ouch the name of the waypoint you want to edit. 3. T ouch Edit Waypoint . 4. T ouch[...]

24 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using W aypoints and T racks Saving the Active T rack Y ou can save up to 20 tracks, with up to 700 points per saved track. 1. From the Home screen, touch Information > User Data > T racks > Save Active T rack . 2. Either touch the time the current track began recording, or touch Entire Log . Cl[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 25 Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard Use the Dashboard to view important data such as navigation and trip information on one screen, without using the chart screens. Using the Compass Screen From the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Compass to view the Compass screen. Following a Direct [...]

26 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard Using the Numbers Screen T o view important navigation numbers, such as heading and GPS speed, from the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Numbers . For more information on conguring the Numbers screen, see page 45 . Using the T rip Screen The T rip screen provides helpful statistic[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 27 Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data Marine Mode: V iewing Almanac Data Use the Information screen to access almanac data about tides and currents, as well as sun and moon (celestial) data. Y ou can also select tide, current, and celestial information for a specic station directly from the Navigation chart. T ouch ne[...]

28 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data V iewing Celestial Information Y ou can view celestial almanac data for your present location. Y ou can view information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, the moon phase, and the approximate sky view location of the sun and moon. T o view celestial information from the Home s[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 29 Marine Mode: Managing User Data Marine Mode: Managing User Data T o view and manage marine user data from the Home screen, touch Information > User Data . W aypoints List —display a list of all saved waypoints. Routes —display a list of saved routes. T racks —display a list of saved tracks. Data T ransfer ?[...]

30 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Managing User Data Restoring Backup Marine Data to your Device 1. Copy the <lename>.ADM le from your PC to an SD card in a folder named GarminUserData. 2. Insert the SD card into your device. 3. From the Home screen on your device, touch Information > User Data > Data T ransfer > Re[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 31 Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other V essels Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other V essels Use the Information screen to view and manage information about other boats. NOTE: T o view information about other boats, your unit must be connected to an external Automatic Identication System (AIS) or Di[...]

32 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other V essels Using DSC Information T o edit or interact with DSC distress calls and position reports, select a distress call or a position report from the DSC List . Edit —add a name to the DSC call or report to help better identify the vessel by MMSI number . Navigate T o ?[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 33 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Marine Mode: Advanced  Use the Congure menu to congure general unit settings. Use the Menu screen on various chart screens to congure chart- specic information. [...]

34 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Factory Settings —erase all user settings and return the device to factory default settings. Event Log —view a list of system events. Select an event to view additional information. Save to Card —save system information to an SD card. It is advised to use this function only [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 35 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Position Format —select the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears. Do not change the position format unless you are using a map or chart that species a different position format. Map Datum —select the coordinate system in which the map is structured. T[...]

36 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration   Y ou can congure the GPSMAP 640 to alert you when certain events occur . Setting Navigation Alarms From the Home screen, touch Congure > Alarms > Navigation . Arrival —sets an alarm to sound[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 37 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration T urn the following alarms on or off: Marine T ornado Severe Storm Flood Flash Flood  My Boat From the Home screen, touch Congure > My Boat . Keel Offset —offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel, making it possible to measure dep[...]

38 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration NOTE: Additional AIS and DSC conguration options are available from the Navigation chart options. See page 39 .  From the Home screen, touch Congure > Navigation . Auto Guidance— s[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 39 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Channel Entry —enter a channel using the on-screen keyboard. Category —select the category of channels that are displayed in the Channel Guide. Save Preset —save the current XM channel in the Presets list. T ouch Delete Preset to remove the current channel from the list. “[...]

40 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Projected Heading —specify the amount of time ahead of an AIS target to project the heading of the AIS target. Details —toggle AIS details on the Navigation chart on or off. T rails —show trails behind AIS icons on the Navigation chart for a position history of other vessels[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 41 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Data Bar Setup —specify the position of the data bar on the Navigation chart, and specify the contents of the elds. Navigation : GPS speed, distance to destination, arrival (time), off course, bearing (to destination), and GPS heading. When set to Auto , these numbers appear [...]

42 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Chart Appearance —customize the appearance of the Navigation chart. Orientation —change the perspective of the map display: North Up —set the top of the map display to a north heading. Head Up —set the top of the map display according to your GPS heading. The heading line [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 43 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Land POIs —toggle Points of Interest (POI) icons shown on land (this option is only available when using a BlueChart g2 V ision SD card). Light Sectors —adjust the drawing of light sectors on the map. Chart Borders —(GPSMAP 640) toggle the preloaded BlueChart g2 chart border[...]

44 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration Style —(Mariner ’ s Eye 3D only) select how chart data is displayed over 3D terrain. Hazard Colors —(Mariner ’ s Eye 3D only) turn hazard colors on or off. On setting indicates shallow water and land with a color scale. Blue indicates deep water , yellow is shallow water ,[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 45 Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration W eather —congure the appearance of weather options on the Fishing chart, as on the Navigation chart. See page 40 . Instead of Cloud Cover and V isibility , the weather appearance option on the Fishing chart contains toggles for Sea T emp and Fish Species . Chart Appearance ?[...]

46 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Advanced Conguration  From the Home screen, touch Dashboard > Numbers > Menu > Congure . 1. Select the number of data elds you want to show on the Numbers screen. The Numbers screen appears with chang[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 47 Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Marine Mode: Using XM WX W eather and Audio T o use XM WX Satellite W eather on your GPSMAP 640, you must connect a Garmin GXM 40 XM antenna and activate an XM WX weather subscription. T o use XM Radio, you must connect a Garmin GXM 40 XM antenna and activate an XM WX Radio [...]

48 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Viewing NEXRAD Radar Information NEXRAD shows precipitation, from very light rain and snow to strong thunderstorms, in varying shades and colors. T o turn the NEXRAD loop on from the Home screen, touch W eather > W eather Setup > NEXRAD Loop > On . In the lower-left[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 49 Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding Hurricane Information The Hurricanes feature shows the current position of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression, as well as a projected path (indicated by a red line). The darkened dots that appear along the red line indicate the projected locati[...]

50 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding Fronts Fronts show lines indicating the leading edge of an air mass. This feature also shows pressure centers. Pressure centers are represented by a large Red “L” for low-pressure centers, or a lar ge Blue “H” for high-pressure centers. Pressure centers[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 51 Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding Surface Winds W ind barbs indicate from which direction the wind is coming. The wind barb is a circle with a tail. W ind speed is indicated by the different combinations of ags that are attached to the tail. Calm 5 knots 10 knots 15 knots 20 knots 50 knots W[...]

52 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Understanding W ater T emperature Data The W ater T emperature feature indicates the surface temperature of the water , as indicated by the legend on the left of the screen. T emperature breaks are indicated by isotherm lines. Viewing Fish Forecasting T o view areas that con[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 53 Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio Using XM Audio When you connect an optional GXM 40 XM antenna to your GPSMAP 640, and you connect the GPSMAP 640 to the audio input of your boat, you can listen to XM Audio channels. T o display the XM Audio interface from the Home screen, touch Congure > XM Audio . T [...]

54 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Getting Started Automotive Mode: Getting Started Step 1: Mount Y our GPSMAP 640 1. Place the GPSMAP 640 automotive dash mount on the dashboard of your vehicle. 2. Snap the GPSMAP 640 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm, and place the GPSMAP 640 in the mounting bracket (see page 2) . 3[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 55 Automotive Mode: Getting Started Finding Y our Y our Destination The Where T o? menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps loaded in your GPSMAP 640 contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto[...]

56 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Where T o? Automotive Mode: Where T o? The Where T o? menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations. T o learn how to perform a simple search, see page 55 . Finding an Address NOTE: Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your GPSMAP 640, the button names can c[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 57 Automotive Mode: Where T o? Go! Page Options ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ Go! Page ➊ T ouch to view a turn-by-turn map to this location. ➋ T ouch to create a turn-by-turn route to this location. ➌ T ouch to view this location on the map. ➍ T ouch to save this location to your Favorites. Finding a Place by Spelling the Nam[...]

58 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Where T o? Deleting Recently Found Places T o remove all places from the Recently Found list, touch Clear > Y es . NOTE: When you touch Clear , all items in the list are removed. This process does not delete the actual place from your GPSMAP 640. Favorites vorites Y ou can save places in your Favo[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 59 Automotive Mode: Where T o? Tips for Browsing the Map T ouch the map, and drag to view different parts of the map. T ouch and to zoom in and out. T ouch any object on the map. An arrow appears pointing at the object. T ouch Save to save this location. T ouch Go! to navigate to the location. If the GPS mode is off, to[...]

60 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Where T o? Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination, you can use your GPSMAP 640 to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates (or other coordinate formats). This can be especially helpful when geocaching. 1. T ouch Where T o? >[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 61 Automotive Mode: Using the Map Automotive Mode: Using the Map Y our route is marked with a magenta line. As you travel, your GPSMAP 640 guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of the map. A checkered ag marks your destination. If you depart from the original [...]

62 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Using the Map T rip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip. T o view the trip computer , touch the Speed eld on the map. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 640 turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the t[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 63 Automotive Mode: Managing Files Automotive Mode: Managing Files Y ou can store les, such as JPEG image les, in the internal memory on the GPSMAP 640 or on an SD card. NOTE: The GPSMAP 640 is not compatible with W indows ® 95, 98, Me, or W indows NT ® . It is also not compatible with Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier[...]

64 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Managing Files 3. Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer . Y our GPSMAP 640 and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. NOTE : Some operating systems or computers with multiple network d[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 65 Automotive Mode: Using the T ools Automotive Mode: Using the T ools The T ools menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling. From the Menu page, touch T ools to access the T ools menu. Settings For information about the settings, see page 66 . Where Am I? T ouch Where Am I? to view current loca[...]

66 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Advanced Conguration Automotive Mode: Advanced Advanced  1. T ouch T ools > Settings . 2. T ouch the setting you want to change. 3. T ouch the button under the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings T ouch T ools > Settings > System . G[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 67 Automotive Mode: Advanced Conguration Brightness —adjust the backlight brightness level. Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life. TIP: you can also adjust the brightness level from any screen by pressing and quickly releasing the Power key Restore —restore the original display settings. A[...]

68 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Advanced Conguration 3D —display the map in three dimensions (3D) with your direction of travel at the top. V ehicle —touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map. T ouch the icon you want to use, and then touch OK . Download additional vehicle icons at www .garming[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 69 Automotive Mode: Using XM Automotive Mode: Using Using XM Y our GPSMAP 640 can receive XM radio, XM weather , and XM trafc using an optional XM smart antenna (such as the GXM 40). For more information about an XM smart antenna and XM subscriptions, visit www .garmin.com/xm . Notes: • XM service is available only[...]

70 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Mode: Using XM T ouch Save to save a channel to Presets (maximum of 20). T ouch Delete to remove the current channel from your Presets. T o delete more than one channel from Presets, touch Br owse > Presets > Delete . A list of all your Presets appears. T ouch the items you want to delete. T ouch Del[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 71 Automotive Mode: Using XM If a non-severe trafc delay occurs on your route, the trafc icon shows how much time the delay has added to your route. This time is already included in your estimated arrival time.  ?[...]

72 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Appendix Calibrating the Screen Power the unit on in marine mode, or switch to marine mode. See page 33 for calibration instructions. Resetting Y our GPSMAP 640 If your GPSMAP 640 stops responding, turn off the GPSMAP 640, and then turn it back on. If this does not help, reset your GPSMAP 640 by removing and[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 73 Appendix Charging Y our GPSMAP 640 Before using the GPSMAP 640 for the rst time, charge the battery for at least six hours. Place the GPSMAP 640 in the mounting bracket with the bracket connected to power . The vehicle or vessel key may need to be turned to ON/ACC for the GPSMAP 640 to charge. Alternatively , conn[...]

74 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Appendix When your GPSMAP 640 has acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the Home screen (or Menu page) are green. When it loses satellite signals, the bars turn red or clear . For more information about GPS, go to www .garmin.com/aboutGPS . Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 75 Appendix Declaration of Conformity Hereby , Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 640 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. T o view the full Declaration of Conformity , go to the W eb site for your Garmin product at www .garmin.com. Software License[...]

76 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Problem/Question Solution/Answer My computer never detects the GPSMAP 640 when I connect it. 1. Unplug the USB cable from your computer . 2. Turn of f the GPSMAP 640. 3. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer and into your GPSMAP 640. The GPSMAP 640 automatically turns on and goes into USB mass [...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 77 Appendix Auto-guidance unable to calculate route. Starting position not within safe depth —(BlueChart g2 V ision) auto-guidance cannot calculate the route; travel to water within the specied safe depth. Auto-guidance unable to calculate r oute, please shorten route — (BlueChart g2 V ision) auto-guidance cannot[...]

78 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Invalid Entry . Default value selected —an invalid entry was entered. Invalid MMSI —an invalid DSC MMSI was entered. Leaving T arget W ater T emperatur e —(temperature sensor/ transducer) the water temperature is outside the user -dened target temperature zone. Lost Heading Sensor Connection —(NME[...]

GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 79 Appendix Route Already Exists —the named route already exists. Choose another name. Route is Full —the individual route is full, no more waypoints can be added. Route Memory is Full, Can’t Create Route —the unit Route memory as a whole is full, no more routes can be created. Erase existing routes to make room[...]

80 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual Appendix W ater T emperature Alarm —(temperature sensor/transducer) the water temperature has entered or left the user -dened water temperature alarm zone. W aypoint Alr eady Exists —the named waypoint already exists. Choose another name. W aypoint Memory is Full, Can’t Create W aypoint —the User W aypoint[...]

Index GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 81 Index Symbols 2-D, 3-D map view 67 A accessories 74 additional maps 73 addresses 56 add turn 16 AIS 31, 37 alarms 76 deep water 36 sh 36 shallow water 36 sonar 36 system 36 water temp 36 antennas 69, 70 attaching a photo to a location 58 audio version 66 auto guidance 1 1, 38 automatic magnetic variation 34 [...]

Index 82 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual H hazard colors 44 heading 34 heading line 42 head up 42 high pressure center 50 home setting a location 56 home screen 5 hurricanes 49 I ID number waypoints 35 isobars 51 J JPEG image les 63 K keel offset adjusting 37 keyboard 57 language mode 67 layout 66 kilometers 66 L land only 13 lane width 44 language[...]

Index GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual 83 editing 59 off road 66 preferences 66 simulating 66 stopping 7, 55, 67 viewing 29 S safe depth 38, 44 safe height 38 safe mode 68 safe zone 37 sailing 41 satellite imagery 12 satellite signals 73, 74 save preset (XM) 39, 53 saving places you nd 58 your current location 58, 59, 65 screen brightness 67 screen [...]

Index 84 GPSMAP 640 Owner ’s Manual waypoints creating 9, 22 deleting 22, 23 viewing 29 weather data 47 fronts 50 legend 48 W ebUpdater 72 Where Am I? 65 Where T o? 56–60 wind barb 51 speed 41 surface 50 X XM audio 38, 47, 53 XM NavT rafc 71 XM radio 69 XM satellite strength 5 XM weather 47 Z zoom 9, 10, 12, 59[...]

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