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Table of Contents Restoring Default Page
Settings...................................11
Getting Started..................... 1 Map...........................................11
Manual Conventions................... 1 Compass.................................. 13
Device Overview........................ 2 Using the Compass.................. 14
Battery Information..................... 3 Using Sight ‘N Go..................... 14
Installing the Batteries................ 3 Elevation Plot........................... 15
Turning the Device On or Off...... 3 Opening the Main Menu........... 16
Acquiring Satellite Signals.......... 3 Trip Computer........................... 17
Buttons....................................... 4 Main Menu Features and
Navigating with Waypoints Settings.............................. 18
and Routes........................... 5 Geocaches............................... 18
Waypoints................................... 5 Share Wirelessly...................... 18
Routes........................................ 6 Proximity Alarms....................... 19
Additional Maps.......................... 8 Profile Change.......................... 19
Area Calculation....................... 19
Tracks................................... 9
Satellite..................................... 20
About Tracks.............................. 9
Additional Main Menu Tools...... 20
Navigating a Saved Track........ 10
Using the Main Pages........11 Camera and Photos........... 22
Taking a Photo.......................... 22
Customizing the Data Fields.....11
Camera Setup.......................... 22
Viewing Photos......................... 22
Customizing Your Device. 25 Updating the Software.............. 38
Customizing Data Fields.......... 25 Viewing Important Device
Data Field Options.................... 25 Information............................. 38
System Settings....................... 30 Contacting Garmin Product
Display Settings........................ 31 Support.................................. 38
Setting Up Tones...................... 31 Using the Backlight................... 39
Marine Settings........................ 31 Specifications........................... 39
Setting up Marine Alarms......... 32 Maximizing Battery Life............ 41
Resetting Data.......................... 33 About the Batteries................... 42
Changing the Page Buying Optional Accessories.... 42
Sequence............................... 33 Using Optional Fitness
Customizing the Unit Accessories............................ 42
Settings.................................. 34 Data Management.................... 44
Time Settings............................ 34 Attaching the Wrist Strap.......... 47
Position Format Settings.......... 34 Attaching the Carabiner Clip.... 47
Altimeter Settings..................... 35 Caring for the Device................ 47
Geocache Settings................... 36 Troubleshooting........................ 48
Routing Settings....................... 36 Index................................... 50
Fitness...................................... 37
Profiles..................................... 37
Appendix............................ 38
Registering Your Device........... 38
Getting Started
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
The screen or buttons 1. Remove the batteries.
do not respond. How 2. Reinstall the batteries.
do I reset the device? Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
I want to reset all the From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Reset All
customized settings Settings.
back to the factory
defaults.
My device does not 1. Take your device out of parking garages and away
acquire satellite from tall buildings and trees.
signals. 2. Turn on the device.
3. Remain stationary for several minutes.
The batteries do not Decrease the backlight settings (page 41).
last long.
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Appendix
Problem Solution
How do I know my On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin
device is in USB logo and the USB symbol. On your computer, you should
mass storage mode? see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on
Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac
computers.
My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file.
connected to the 1. Disconnect the device from your computer.
computer, but it will 2. Turn off the device.
not go into mass 3. Press and hold the Rocker while you connect the
storage mode. device to your computer.
Continue pressing the Rocker for 10 seconds or until
the device goes into mass storage mode.
I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your
removable drives in computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive
my list of drives. letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your
operating system to learn how to assign drive letters.
I need replacement Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
parts or accessories. dealer.
I want to buy an Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin
external GPS dealer.
antenna.
Index about 42
information 3
navigating 13
setup options 14
installing 3 connecting
A
maximizing life 41 USB cable 45
accessories 42, 49
selecting the type 42 wireless accessories 42
fitness 42
storage 42 wirelessly 18
microSD card 42
warnings 42 creating
acquiring satellite
beeps 31 routes 6
signals 48
buttons 4 waypoints 5
active route 7
customizing
alarms C
data fields 11
marine 32 calculator 20
device settings 30–37
proximity 19 calendar 20
profiles 37
time 21 calibrating
altimeter altimeter 15 D
calibrating 15 compass 15 dashboard
plot type 35 camera 22 change 17
settings 35 low light mode 22 data fields 11
ANT+ accessories 42 setup 22 options 25
area calculation 19 carabiner clip 47 data storage 39
AutoLocate 20 caring for the device 47 deleting
long-term storage 42 files 46
B
compass profiles 37
backlight 39, 41
calibrating 13 routes 7
BaseCamp 44
batteries 25, 30, 40
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