GPSMAP® 62 series
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1. Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view 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 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 The distance appears at the bottom of the page 4 Press QUIT to stop measuring Map Setup Options From the map press MENU and select Setup Map e Map Orientation allows you to select how the map is displayed page 11 Guidance Text allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map Advanced Map Setup Auto Zoom automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map When Off is selected you must zoom in or out manually Zoom Levels map items draw or appear at or below the selected zoom level Text Size allows you to select the text size for map items Detail allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on the device NOTE Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw slowly Shaded Relief shows detail relief on the map if available or turns off shading GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual e Map Information allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device To2. and ANT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsi diaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly Information in this document is without notice Garmin reserves prohibited subject to change the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to no organization of such changes or ify any person or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products countries Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple m Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device OVEIVICW cece 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals 3 Buttons 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteteeeeees 4 Navigating with Waypoints and ROUTES sssr 5 WayPOInts snoin 5 ROUCS wiicudu
3. GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc Up to 16 hours typical usage GPS accuracy e lt 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 Operating temperature range From 5 F to 158 F from 15 to 70 C DGPS From 10 to 16 ft from 3 to 5 m 95 typical WAAS accuracy in North America Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol 40 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 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 You can do various things to increase the battery life such as exiting the camera application when you are not taking photos GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save option to save battery power and prolong battery life From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Battery Save gt On Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrea
4. GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc 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 Share Wirelessly 2 Select Send or Receive 3 Follow the on screen instructions GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 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 Select Create New Select a category Select a point Select Use Enter a radius NYDN FB WW PLP Select Done Profile Change When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields units of measurement or position settings they are saved automatically as part of the profile you are using For more information about customizing your profile see page 37 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings oo a Profile From the main menu select Profile Change Your current profile is indicated on the page 2 Select a profile Area Calculation Calculating the Size of an Area 1 From the main menu select Area Calculation gt Start 2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 3 Select Calculate when finished After you calculate the area you can save the track to your device and change the unit
5. allows you to select a portion of the current track to save Clearing the Current Track From the main menu select Setup gt Reset gt Clear Current Track gt Yes Deleting a Track 1 From the main menu select Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Delete gt Yes Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a track before you can navigate using it Press FIND Select Tracks Select a saved track Select Go A U Nel GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 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 fields that appear on the main pages For data field descriptions see page 25 From a main page press MENU Select Change Data Fields Select a data field Follow the on screen instructions EW N ee Restoring Default Page Settings 1 From a main page press MENU 2 Select Restore Defaults 3 Press ENTER GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Using the Main Pages Map The A 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 ppt the Map Orientation From the map press MENU 2 Select Setup Map gt Orientation 3 Select an orientation Select North Up to show north at the top of the page
6. do not last long Decrease the backlight settings page 41 48 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Appendix Problem Solution How do 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 My device is connected to the computer but it will not go into mass storage mode You may have loaded a corrupted file 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 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 file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters need replacement parts or accessories Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer want to buy an external GPS antenna Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 49 Index Index A accessories 42 49 fitness 42 microSD card 42 acquiring satellite signals 48 active route 7
7. from an electronics supplier or purchase preloaded detailed map data Data Management cards from your Garmin dealer In NOTE The device is not compatible addition to map and data storage the with Windows 95 98 Me or NT It is memory cards can be used to store files also not compatible with Mac OS 10 3 Such as images cartridges geocaches and earlier routes waypoints and custom POIs File Types 1 Remove the battery cover by The device supports the following file tuming the D ring 1 4 turn counter types clockwise and pulling up 2 Slide up and pull out the metal Files from BaseCamp or cover HomePort Go to www garmin com GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader Installing a microSD Card NOTE The microSD card option is available only with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc 3 Align the metal contacts and place the card in the slot 44 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 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 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Appendix 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 a
8. purchase additional maps see page 42 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 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Using the Main Pages Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines NOTE The three axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or changing the batteries 1 From the compass press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Compass gt Start 3 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Main Pages Using the Compass 4 Use the compass to navigate to the You can use the compass to navigate an object active route Compass Setup Options 1 Press PAGE From the compass press MENU and select Setup Heading 2 Hold the device level 3 Follow the bearing pointer to Display shows the type of directional heading on the compass your destination Directional Letters sets the Using S
9. waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an attribute such as the name or location 4 Enter the new information 5 Select Done Deleting a Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press MENU 4 Select Delete Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination Creating a Route I Dae erpa ea From the main menu select Route Planner gt Create Route gt Select First Point Select a category Select the first point in the route Select Use Select Select Next Point Repeat steps 2 5 until the route is complete A route must contain at least two points 7 Press QUIT to save the route E l Em a Ge E OS diting the Name of a Route From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Change Name Enter the new name Select Done diting a Route From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Edit Route Select a point Select an option e Review shows the point on the map Move Down or Up changes the order of the point on the route GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual IJnsert adds an additional point on the route The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing e Remove removes the point from the route Viewing a Route on the Map 1 F
10. Device 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Reset 2 Select an item to reset Changing the Page Sequence Waypoint Manager Track Proximity Alarms Manager From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence Select a page Select Move Move the page up or down the list Press ENTER e mn A W N 33 Customizing Your Device Adding a Page 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence 2 Select Add Page 3 Select a page to add Removing a Page 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence 2 Select a page 3 Select Remove 4 Press ENTER 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 Setup gt Units 2 Select a setting 3 Select a unit for the setting 34 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for each setting you want to customize Time Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Time Time Format allows you to select a 12 hour or a 24 hour display time Time Zone allows you to select the time zone for the device You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position Position Format Settings NOTE Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format From the main menu select Setup
11. GARMI N GPSMAP 62 series owner s manual GPSmap 62sc Photo Route Viewer Planner r Track Setup Manager GARMIN For use with the GPSMAP 62 62s 62st 62sc and 62stc 2010 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 913 397 82 All rights reserve 82 d Fax 44 0 870 8501251 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted or stored in any s single copy of thi other electronic s to print one copy hereto provided tha of disseminated downloaded orage medium for any purpose without the express Garmin hereby gran s manual onto a hard drive or orage medium to be viewed and prior written consent of Garmin s permission to download a his manual or of any revision such electronic or printed copy Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Garmin City Navigator AutoLocate and GPSMAP are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its su count bsidiaries registered in the USA and other ries HomePort BaseCamp ANT
12. IT to cancel device determines your location or return to the previous 4 Quickly press C to open the menu or page backlight status page ENTER Press ENTER to select The GPS bars indicate satellite options and acknowledge strength When the bars are green the messages device has acquired satellite signals MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page Buttons 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 FIND Press FIND to open the search menu MARK Fress MARK to Save IN Press IN to zoom in on your current location as a the map waypoint OUT Press OUT to zoom out on the map 4 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating Waypoints 1 From any page press MARK 2 Select Done Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints tracks routes and coordinates that you have saved 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Waypoints 3 Select a waypoint 4 Select Go GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a
13. MAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Display Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Display e Backlight Timeout see page 41 e Battery Save see page 41 e Colors sets the colors used on the device screens e Main Setup Find Style allows you to select how the main menu setup menu and search menu appear e Screen Capture 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 Setup gt Tones GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Marine Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Marine e Marine Chart Mode allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart e Nautical requires marine maps displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts e Fishing requires marine maps displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing 31 Customizing Your Device 32 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 You can select On to show light sectors at all times or you can select Auto to allow the device to automatically filter out
14. Next The estimated time Maximum descent rate in feet of day you will reach meter per minute the next waypoint on Descent The total elevation the route Total distance descended Glide Ratio The ratio of Distance to The distance to your horizontal distance Dest final destination traveled to the change in vertical distance 26 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Data Field Description Glide Ratio To The glide ratio Location Displays the current Dest required to selected position in the descend from your selected position current position format and elevation to Odometer A running tally of the destination distance traveled for elevation all trips GPS Signal The strength of the Off Course The distance to Strength GPS signal the left or the right Heading The direction you by which you have are moving strayed from the Heart Rate Your heart rate in original path of heart rate beats per minute travel monitor bpm Pointer The data field required arrow points in the Location lat Displays the current direction of the next lon position in the waypoint or turn default position Speed The current rate of format regardless speed at which you of the selected are moving since settings last reset Speed The maximum Maximum speed reached GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual since last reset 27 Customi
15. Waypoint Averaging allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most accurate location possible GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 21 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 gi a Photo From the main menu select Camera 2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the photo 3 Ifnecessary press IN or OUT to zoom in or out 4 Hold the ENTER button to focus 5 Release the ENTER button to take a photo 22 Setting the Camera for Low Light 1 From the main menu select Camera 2 Press MENU 3 Select Low Light Mode Camera Setup From the camera press MENU and select Setup Camera Photo Resolution allows you to select the resolution used to take photos Save Photos To allows you to select where photos automatically save after they are taken Viewing Photos You can view photos you have taken with the camera page 22 and photos you have transferred to the device page 24 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 1 From the main menu select Photo Viewer 2 Use the rocker to scroll through all the photos 3 Select a photo to see a larger view of it Press IN or OUT to zoom in or zoom out on the photo you are v
16. alarms marine 32 proximity 19 time 21 altimeter calibrating 15 plot type 35 settings 35 ANT accessories 42 area calculation 19 AutoLocate 20 B backlight 39 41 BaseCamp 44 batteries 25 30 40 50 about 42 information 3 installing 3 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 42 storage 42 warnings 42 beeps 31 buttons 4 C calculator 20 calendar 20 calibrating altimeter 15 compass 15 camera 22 low light mode 22 setup 22 carabiner clip 47 caring for the device 47 long term storage 42 compass calibrating 13 navigating 13 setup options 14 connecting USB cable 45 wireless accessories 42 wirelessly 18 creating routes 6 waypoints 5 customizing data fields 11 device settings 30 37 profiles 37 D dashboard change 17 data fields 11 options 25 data storage 39 deleting files 46 profiles 37 routes 7 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual tracks 10 waypoints 5 display backlight 39 backlight timeout 31 screen capture 31 settings 31 downloading software 38 E editing profiles 37 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 fitness options 42 G Garmin Product Support 38 geocaches 18 36 downloading 18 navigating 18 settings 35 GPS signals 3 20 25 27 40 48 system settings 30 turning off GPS 20 H HomePort 44 hunting and fishing times 21 L language 3 30 M main menu
17. anual 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 Track Manager from the main menu oe Track Log Recording From the main menu select Setup gt Tracks gt Track Log 2 Select Record Do Not Show or Record Show On Map If you select Record Show On Map a line on the map indicates your track 3 Select Record Method GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Tracks Select an option Distance records tracks at a specified distance Time records tracks at a specified time Auto records tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks Select Recording Interval Select an option to record tracks more or less often NOTE Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track 1 From the main menu select Track Manager gt Current Track 2 Select an option View Map shows the current track on the map e Elevation Plot shows the elevation plot page 15 for the current track Saving the Current Track 1 From the main menu select Track Manager gt Current Track 2 Select what you want to save Save Track saves the entire active track Save Portion
18. at the bottom of the device 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 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 Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components 47 Appendix Cleaning the Device 1 Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a soft clean lint free cloth 2 Ifnecessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do not respond How do reset the device 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults From the main menu select Setup gt Reset gt 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
19. device you must GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device 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 Setup gt Fitness 3 Select an option Select Heart Rate Monitor gt On Select Bike Cadence Sensor gt On You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your data fields page 22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Appendix 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 e After you pair the first 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 e When paired your Garmin device only receives data from your 43 Appendix accessory and you can go near You can purchase microSD memory other accessories cards
20. diadamcnaaas 6 Additional Maps 0000 8 WACKS eeren aas 9 ADOUt Trak Seuren 9 Navigating a Saved Track 10 Using the Main Pages 11 Customizing the Data Fields 11 Restoring Default Page SOUHINGS eeeceeeseseseeeetenes 11 Mapirani aara 11 COMPASS eeeseeeeeereeeetees 13 Using the Compass 4 14 Using Sight N Go eee 14 Elevation Plot ccecceee 15 Opening the Main Menu 16 Trip Computer ceeeee 17 Main Menu Features and Settings sensen 18 Goca h eSis 18 Share Wirelessly cece 18 Proximity Alarms ceeceen 19 Profile Change 19 Area Calculation 0 008 19 Satellite 20 Additional Main Menu Tools 20 Camera and Photos 22 Taking a Photo cece 22 Camera Setup eccceee 22 Viewing Photos 22 Customizing Your Device 25 Customizing Data Fields 25 Data Field Options 25 System Settings cee 30 Display Settings 31 Setting Up Tones cee 31 Marine SettingS cee 31 Setting up Marine Alarms 32 Resetting Data eee 33 Changing the Page DOGUENCE aai 33 Customizing the Unit Enl a A 34 Time Settings cece 34 Position Format Settings 34 Altimeter Settings ee 35 Geocache Settings 36 Routing Settings eee 36 FIINCSS asters cident 37 Profle Seci 37 Appendix sses 38 Registering Your Device 38 Updat
21. e list by names or codes Found Geocaches allows you to enter the number of geocaches found Routing Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Routing e Guidance Method allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route Off Road calculates point to point routes 36 o On Road For Time requires routable maps calculates on road routes that require minimal time to drive o On Road For Distance requires routable maps calculates on road routes that are shorter in distance Calculates Routes for allows you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route Lock On Road locks the current location marker on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position accuracy requires routable maps Off Road Transitions o Auto automatically routes you to the next point e Manual allows you to select the next point on the route by using the point on the active route page GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point e Avoidance Setup requires routable maps allows you to select the road type you want to avoid Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories see page 42 Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that allow you to optimize your device from one type of use to another such as moving fr
22. ed Pressure environmental pressure Ascent The average vertical Average distance of ascent Ascent The maximum Maximum ascent rate in feet meters per minute Ascent Total The total elevation distance ascended Data Field Description Accuracy of The margin of GPS error for your exact location For example your GPS location is accurate to within 12 feet Barometer The calibrated current pressure Battery Level The remaining battery power Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Cadence Revolutions of the cadence crank arm or strides accessory per minute required GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Distance to Next The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route Data Field Description Data Field Description Course The direction from Elevation The altitude of your your starting location current location to a destination above or below sea Depth The depth of the level water Requires Elevation The highest a connection to a Maximum elevation reached NMEA 0183 depth Elevation The lowest elevation capable device to Minimum reached a ta ETA at The estimated pag f Destination time of day you will Descent The average vertical reach your final Average distance of descent destination Descent The maximum ETA at
23. elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc 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 MENU 2 Select Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot press MENU Change Plot Type sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot o Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time Elevation Distance records elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Adjust Zoom Ranges adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page e Reset tesets the elevation plot data Reset Trip Data tesets all trip data Delete All Waypoints deletes all saved waypoints o Clear Current Track deletes the track log Restore Defaults restores the device to factory settings Calibrate Altimeter 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 MENU twice GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Trip Computer The trip co
24. gt Position Format GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual e 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 e Map Spheroid shows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Altimeter Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Altimeter e Auto Calibration the altimeter self calibrates each time you turn the device on Barometer Mode o Variable Elevation the barometer functions while you are moving GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual o Customizing Your Device Fixed Elevation the barometer functions while you are stationary Pressure Trending o Save When Power On records pressure data only when the device is turned on This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts Save Always records pressure data every 15 minutes even when the device is turned off Plot Type o Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time Elevation Distance records elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time 35 Customizing Your Device o Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Geocache Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches Geocache List allows you to show the geocach
25. hunting and fishing 21 tones 31 tracks about 9 clearing current 10 deleting 10 navigating 10 recording 9 saving 10 viewing 10 transferring files 46 using USB 46 wirelessly 18 trip computer 17 troubleshooting 48 U unit ID 38 updating software 38 USB cable 49 Index connecting 45 disconnecting 46 WwW waypoints averaging 21 creating 5 deleting 5 editing 5 navigating to 5 wrist strap 47 Z zooming 4 12 zoom ranges 16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 53 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN CE 2010 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2 Road Xizhi Dist New Taipei City 221 Taiwan R O C June 2011 Part Number 190 01351 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan
26. iewing sagas Photos From the main menu select Photo Viewer 2 Press MENU 3 Select Sort Photos 4 Select Most Recently Near a Location or On a Specific Date Viewing the Location of a Photo 1 From the main menu select Photo Viewer 2 Select a photo GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 3 4 Camera and Photos Press MENU Select View Map og a Photo From the main menu select Photo Viewer Select a photo Press MENU Select Delete gt Yes aller to a Photo mn A U N From the main menu select Photo Viewer Select a photo Press MENU Select View Map gt Go Navigate using the map page 11 or compass page 13 23 Camera and Photos Uploading and Downloading Photos from Garmin Connect 1 Connect your device to a computer page 45 Go to http my garmin com If necessary create an account Sign in pa Be 2 ho Follow the on screen directions to upload or download photos 24 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page 1 From a main page press MENU 2 Select Change Data Fields 3 Select a data field 4 Follow the on screen instructions Data Field Options Available only with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Ambient The uncalibrat
27. ight N Go compass reading to directional NOTE Sight N Go is available only letters N S E W with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st Numeric Degrees sets the GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc compass reading to degrees You can point the device at an object in ee the distance such as a lighthouse lock e Mils sets the compass reading in the direction and then navigate to to mils 0 mils 6399 mils the object e North Reference sets the north fi fth 1 From the main menu select Sight E E N Go o True sets true north as the heading reference 2 Point the device at an object ig me lerene 3 Select Lock Direction gt Set Course o Magnetic automatically sets the magnetic declination for your location 14 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual o Grid sets grid north as the heading reference 0 User sets the magnetic variation value e Go To Line Pointer allows you to select how the course is displayed Bearing Small Large indicates the direction to your destination o Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination e Compass 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 e Calibrate Compass starts the compass calibration page 13 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot NOTE The
28. ing the Software 38 Viewing Important Device Information sansirnar 38 Contacting Garmin Product SUPPOML orsina 38 Using the Backlight 39 Specifications eeccecee 39 Maximizing Battery Life 41 About the Batteries 42 Buying Optional Accessories 42 Using Optional Fitness ACCESSOTICS eeesceeeeeeeeteeeees 42 Data Management e 44 Attaching the Wrist Strap 47 Attaching the Carabiner Clip 47 Caring for the Device 47 Troubleshooting 48 WIN OX sassieccssecarsiecatvatesseccestes 50 Getting Started Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to press something use the buttons on the unit See the Important Safety and Product Use the Rocker to select something in Information guide in the product a list and then press ENTER page 4 HERAA A T N N pandoer The small arrows gt used in the text p indicate that you should select a series When using your device the first time of items in order for example Select you should complete the following Delete gt Yes tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features Install the batteries page 3 Turn on the device page 3 Acquire satellites page 3 Mark a waypoint page 5 Navigate a route page 7 Record a track page 9 Calibrate the compass page 13 ANID nN FWY e GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual 1 Ge
29. light sectors depending on the zoom level Symbol Set allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map Marine Alarm Setup 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 specified drift distance while anchored L 2 3 4 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Settings Select Anchor Drag Alarm gt On Enter a distance Select Done Setting the Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance l From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Settings Select Off Course Alarm gt On Enter a distance Select Done GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine gt Marine Alarm Setup 2 Select Shallow Water gt On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value 3 Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm 4 Select Done 5 Select Deep Water gt On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value 6 Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm 7 Select Done Resetting Data You can reset trip data delete all waypoints clear the current track or restore default values GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your
30. mputer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer press MENU e Reset tesets all the trip computer values to zero For accurate information reset the trip information before beginning a trip Big Numbers changes the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Using the Main Pages Change Dashboard changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard NOTE Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard and will not be lost when you change profiles page 19 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 38 2 Connect your device to your computer page 44 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 Geocaches 2 Select Find a Geocache 3 Select a geocache 4 Select Go Share Wirelessly NOTE The share wirelessly feature is available only with the GPSMAP 62s
31. of measure 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 e Use With GPS On allows you to turn the GPS on and off e Track Up 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 e Single Color allows you to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color 20 Set Location On Map 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 AutoLocate Position calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature Additional Main Menu Tools Calendar displays a calendar Calculator displays a calculator Sun and Moon displays sunrise and sunset times along with the moon phase GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings e Alarm Clock sets an audible alarm If you are not currently using the device you can set the device to turn on at a specific time e Hunt and Fish displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location e Stopwatch allows you to use a timer mark a lap and time laps e
32. om marine use to recreational use You can select Recreational or save a custom profile for your device To change profiles see page 19 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Saving a Custom Profile You can customize your settings for a particular activity or trip After you have made all the changes you must save them as a custom profile 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles 2 Select Create New Profile gt OK Editing a Profile Name 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles Select a profile Select Edit Name Enter the new name Select Done OVS YY eleting a Profile From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Delete ee 37 Appendix Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today e Go to http my garmin com e 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 44 1 Go to www garmin com webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings 38 Viewing Important Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement From the main menu select Setup gt About Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Supp
33. ort if you have any questions about this product e Inthe USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Inthe UK contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual e In Europe go to www garmin com Appendix Displa 2 6 in 66 mm AAR click Contact diagonal l upport for in country support l aN or pine ake Resolution 160 o 240 pixels Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 ery a ee aie 870 8501241 e Water Fully gasketed high Using the Backlight resistance impact plastic alloy eek ah waterproof to IEC The Bane r ane any time you 60529 IPx7 press a button Alerts and messages Approximate GPSMAP 62 and alse activate we backiiehh available data GPSMAP 62s NOTE To change the backlight storage 1 7GB settings see page 41 GPSMAP 62st i 500MB Quickly press O to turn on the e GPSMAP 62sc backlight and GPSMAP 62stc 3 5GB Specifications Computer USB Physical size 2 4 x 6 3 x 1 4 in interface WxHxD 6 1 x 16 0 x 3 6 cm Memory card microSD card Weight 9 3 oz 262 1 g with Memory Data is saved batteries retention when batteries are GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual removed 39 Appendix Battery type Two AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium Battery life e GPSMAP 62 GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st Up to 20 hours typical usage
34. point at The last point on Turn The angle of Dest a route to your difference in destination degrees between Waypoint at The next point on the bearing to your Next your route destination and your current course L means turn left R means turn right Velocity Made The speed at which Good you are closing on a destination along a route GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device System Settings From the main menu select Setup gt System 30 GPS sets the GPS to Normal WAAS EGNOS Wide Area Augmentation System European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service or Demo Mode GPS off For information about WAAS go to www garmin com aboutGPS waas html Language sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Battery Type allows you to select the type of battery you are using Interface sets the format of the serial interface o Garmin Serial Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data o NMEA In Out provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input Text Out provides simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information o RTCM 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 GPS
35. rea 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 45 Appendix Transferring Files to Your 1 Open the Garmin drive or Computer volume After you have connected the device 2 Ifnecessary open a folder or to your computer you can copy and volume paste files from your computer into the device drives volumes 3 Select the files 4 Press the Delete key on your 1 Browse your computer for the file keyboard A Delect ts file Disconnecting the USB Cable 3 Select Edit gt Copy 1 Complete an action 4 Open the Garmin or memory card For Windows computers click drive volume the eject icon 4 in your 5 Select Edit gt Paste system tray Deleting Files For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the Trash g NOTICE 2 Disconnect the device from your Your device memory contains cotmbul r important system files and folders that puter should not be deleted Before you can delete files you must connect the device to your computer page 44 46 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening
36. rom the main menu select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select View Map Deleting a Route 1 From the main menu select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Delete Route Navigating a Route 1 Press FIND 2 Select Routes GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 3 Select a route 4 Select Go Viewing the Active Route 1 From the main menu select Active Route 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details Stopping Navigation of a Route 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Stop Navigation Navigating a Reverse Route 1 From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Reverse Route Select the route again Select View Map gt Go mn A W N Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Additional Maps 6 Enter the house number To purchase preloaded detailed map 7 Enter the street data cards go to http buy garmin com 8 Select Go 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 Press FIND Select Addresses Enter the country RW NYP ee Enter the city or postal code NOTE Not all map data provides postal code searching 5 Select the city 8 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s M
37. se the backlight timeout to maximize battery power 1 Quickly press 0 to open the backlight status page 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Backlight Timeout 41 Appendix About the Batteries 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 may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Alkaline batteries lose a significant 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 Setup gt System gt Battery Type 2 Select Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable NiMH 42 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 fitness accessories and replacement parts Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE The fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62ste Before you can use the fitness accessory with your
38. settings 18 map 11 changing orientation 11 datum 35 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Index detail 12 information 13 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks 10 viewing routes 7 map datum coordinate system 34 marine settings 31 32 MARK button 4 measuring area 19 distance 12 MENU button 4 11 16 25 microSD card 42 44 moonphase 20 N navigating compass 13 routes 7 to geocaches 18 to waypoints 5 tracks 10 51 Index P PAGE button 4 pages adding a page 34 removing 34 sequence 33 photos 22 deleting 23 downloading 24 location 23 navigating to 23 sorting 23 uploading 24 viewing 22 position format 34 power button 3 4 39 41 profiles 19 change 19 creating 37 setting 19 proximity alarms 19 Q QUIT button 4 52 R recording tracks 9 registering your device 38 reset current track 33 data 33 defaults 33 trip data 33 waypoints 33 restoring default settings 11 Rocker 4 routes active route 7 avoidance 37 creating 6 deleting 7 editing 6 guidance method 36 navigating 7 settings 36 S satellite signals 3 20 25 27 40 48 AutoLocate 20 system settings 30 turning off GPS 20 saving tracks 10 search menu 4 5 Sight N Go 14 software updating 38 version 38 specifications 39 stopwatch 21 sun and moon times 20 system settings 30 T time alarms 21 data fields 28 settings 34 stopwatch 21 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual sunrise and sunset 20 28 zone 34 times
39. tting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Display Buttons page 4 OKO mini USB port under weather cap Camera lens Available only on the GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc MCX connector for GPS antenna under weather cap Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st microSD card slot under batteries Available only on the GPSMAP 62s GPSMAP 62st GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62ste Battery compartment 2 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries Use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results page 42 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 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started For best results after you install new batteries update the battery type in the system settings page 42 Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold Setting Your Language 1 Turn on the unit 2 Use the Rocker 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 Ifnecessary turn on the device 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites Getting Started A question mark flashes while the QUIT Press QU
40. zing Your Device 28 Data Field Description Data Field Description Speed Moving The average speed Time of Day The current time Avg of the device while of day based on moving since last your time settings reset format time zone Speed Overall Your average speed and daylight saving Avg since last reset time Sunrise The time of sunrise Time to The estimated based on your GPS Destination time needed to position reach your final Sunset The time of sunset destination based on your GPS Time to Next The estimated position time needed until Temperature The temperature of a beet eas Water the water Requires kari a connection to S a NMEA 0183 To Course The direction in temperature capable which you must device to acquire move to return to data page 30 the route Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset GPSMAP 62 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Data Field Description Trip Time Arunning tally of Vert Speed to The measurement Moving time since the last Dest of your rate of reset ascent or descent Trip Time The time spent not to a predetermined Stopped moving since the altitude last reset Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude Trip Time Total A running tally of gain or loss over distance traveled time since the last reset Way
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