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GPSMAP ® 62 series owner ’ s manual For use with the GPSMAP 62, 62s and, 62st[...]

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T able of Contents Getting Started .................... 1 Manual Conventions .................. 1 Device Overview........................ 2 Battery Information .................... 2 Installing the Batteries ............... 3 T urning the Device On or Of f ..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals ......... 3 Buttons .....................................[...]

Data Field Options ................... 22 System Settings....................... 26 Display Settings ....................... 27 Setting Up T ones ..................... 27 Marine Settings........................ 27 Setting up Marine Alarms ........ 28 Resetting Data ......................... 29 Changing the Page Sequence ............................[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started ‹ W ARNING See the Important Safety and Pr oduct 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. [...]

2 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Device Overview 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 1  Internal antenna 2  Display 3  Buttons ( page 4 ) 4  5  mini-USB port (under weather cap) 6  MCX connector for GPS antenna (under weather cap). A vailable only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. 7  microSD ™ card slot (under batteries).[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started NiMH or lithium batteries for best results ( page 37 ). Installing the Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- clockwise and pulling up. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity . 3. Replace the battery cover . For best results, after you install new batte[...]

4 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 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 ackn[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 5 Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Navigating with W aypoints and Routes W aypoints W aypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating W aypoints 1. From any page, press MARK . 2. Select Done . Navigating to a W aypoint Using the Search Menu Y ou can use the search menu to quickly nd way[...]

6 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your nal destination. Y our device can store up to 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point . 2. Select a categor[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 7 Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Insert —adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. Remove —removes the point from the route. Viewing a Route on the Map 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner . 2. Select a route. 3. Select V iew Map . D[...]

8 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Additional Maps T o purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to http://buy .garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer . Finding an Address with City Navigator ® Y ou can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 9 T racks T racks About T racks Y our Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. Y ou can save these tracks and navigate to them later . Y ou can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting T rack Manager from the main menu. Managing T rack Log Recording 1. From the main menu, select Setup > T rack[...]

10 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual T racks Viewing the Current T rack The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. From the main menu, select T rack Manager > Current T rack . 2. Select an option: V iew Map —shows the current track on the map. Elevation Plot —shows the elevation plot ( page 15 ) for the current track. Saving t[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 1 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 Y ou can customize the data elds that appear on the main pages. For data eld descriptions, see page 22 . 1. Fro[...]

12 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance Y ou can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location. 1. From the map, press MENU . 2. Select Measure Distance . The device automatically begins measuring from your current location. 3. Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to. Th[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Map Information —allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. T o purchase additional maps, see page 38 . Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When the bearing poin[...]

14 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Compass Y ou can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1. Press P AGE . 2. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination. Using Sight ‘N Go NOTE : Sight ‘N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st. Y ou can point the device at [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 15 Using the Main Pages Grid —sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). User —sets the magnetic variation value. Go T o Line/Pointer —allows you to select how the course is displayed. Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination. Course indicates your relationship to a course line [...]

16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press MENU . Change Plot T ype —sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot: Elevation/Time —records elevation changes over a period of time. Elevation/Distance —records elevation changes over a distance. Barometric Pr essur [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 17 Using the Main Pages T rip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer , and other helpful statistics. T rip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer , press MENU . Reset —resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset [...]

18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device ( page 34 ). 2. Connect your devi[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms . 2. Select Create New . 3. Select a category . 4. Select a point. 5. Select Use . 6. Enter a radius. 7. Select Done[...]

20 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy , satellite locations, and signal strength. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press MENU . Use W ith GPS On —allows you to turn the GPS on and off. T rack Up —indicates whether satellites are sho[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 21 Main Menu Features and Settings Alarm Clock —sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specic time. Hunt and Fish —displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and shing at your current location. Stopwatch —allows you to use a[...]

22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Customizing Y our Device Customizing Data Fields Y ou can customize the data elds displayed on each main page. 1. From a main page, press MENU . 2. Select Change Data Fields . 3. Select a data eld. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Data Field Options ** A vailable only with th[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 23 Customizing Y our Device Data Field Description Depth The depth of the water . Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device to acquire data ( page 27 ). **Descent - A verage The average vertical distance of descent. **Descent - Maximum The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. **Descent - [...]

24 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device 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[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 25 Customizing Y our Device Data Field Description T ime to Destination The estimated time needed to reach your nal destination. T ime to Next The estimated time needed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. T o Course The direction in which you must move to return to the route. T rip Odometer A runnin[...]

26 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System . GPS —sets the GPS to Normal, W AAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS of f). For information about W AAS, go to www .garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html . [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 27 Customizing Y our Device Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display . Backlight T imeout —see page 37 . Battery Save —see page 36 . Colors —sets the colors used on the device screens. Main, Setup, Find Style —allows you to select how the main menu, setup menu, and search menu appear [...]

28 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Spot Soundings —allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths. Light Sectors —displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Y ou can select On to show light sectors at all times, or you can select Auto to allow the device to automatically lter out [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 29 Customizing Y our Device Setting the Deep W ater or Shallow W ater Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings . 2. Select Shallow W ater > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specied value. 3. Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4. Select Done[...]

30 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence . 2. Select Add Page . 3. Select a page to add. Removing a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence . 2. Select a page. 3. Select Remove . 4. Press ENTER . Customizing the Unit Settings Y ou can cust[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 31 Customizing Y our Device Position Format —sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Map Datum —sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. Map Spheroid —shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84. Altimeter Settings Fro[...]

32 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Ambient Pressur e —records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Geocache Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches . Geocache List —allows you to show the geocache list by names or codes. Found Geocaches —allows you to enter the number of geocaches found.[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 33 Customizing Y our Device Distance —routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specied distance of your current point. A voidance Setup (requires routable maps)—allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. Fitness For more information on optional tness accessories, see pag[...]

34 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Appendix Registering Y our 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 Y ou must connect the device to your computer to update the software ( page 3[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 35 Appendix In Europe, go to www .garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Using the Backlight The backlight is activated any time you press a button. Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. NOTE : T [...]

36 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Battery type T wo 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 GPS accuracy < 33 ft. (10 m) [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 37 Appendix Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can signicantly reduce battery life. Y ou can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power . 1. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. A[...]

38 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix 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 NOTE : The tness option is available only with the GPSMAP 62s[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 39 Appendix Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Y our Garmin Device V erify 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 . Af[...]

40 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer . In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can be used to store 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[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 41 Appendix 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover . Connecting the USB Cable notice T o 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 weat[...]

42 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Deleting Files notice Y our 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 39 ). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary , open a folder or volume. 3. Select the ?[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 43 Appendix Attaching the Carabiner Clip 1. Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting spine. 2. Slide the clip up until it locks in place. Removing the Carabiner Clip Lift the bottom of the clip and gently push down on the carabiner clip until it releases. Caring for the Device notice A void chemica[...]

44 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix T roubleshooting 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, [...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 45 Appendix Problem Solution 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 rep[...]

Index 46 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 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 in[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 47 Index screen capture 27 settings 27 downloading software 34 E editing proles 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 settin[...]

Index 48 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual power button 3, 4, 35, 37 proles 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 1 1 Rocker 4 routes active route 7 avoidance 33 creati[...]

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner ’s Manual 49 Index U unit ID 34 updating software 34 USB cable 44 connecting 41 disconnecting 42 W waypoints averaging 21 creating 5 deleting 5 editing 5 navigating to 5 wrist strap 42 Z zooming 4, 12 zoom ranges 16[...]

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