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Oregon 600 Series: Owner's Manual
Oregon 600 Series: Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents i
Creating a Custom Profile ................................................... 10
Editing a Profile Name ........................................................ 10
Deleting a Profile ................................................................. 10
Customizing the Keys .............................................................. 10
System Settings ....................................................................... 10
About GPS and GLONASS ................................................. 10
Serial Interface Settings ...................................................... 10
Display Settings ....................................................................... 10
Appearance Settings ................................................................ 11
Turning On Scroll Controls ....................................................... 11
Setting the Touchscreen Sensitivity ......................................... 11
Setting the Device Tones ......................................................... 11
Map Settings ............................................................................ 11
Advanced Map Settings ...................................................... 11
Tracks Settings ........................................................................ 11
Routing Settings ....................................................................... 11
Heading Settings ...................................................................... 11
Altimeter Settings ..................................................................... 12
Position Format Settings .......................................................... 12
Changing the Units of Measure ............................................... 12
Time Settings ........................................................................... 12
Camera Settings ...................................................................... 12
Geocaching Settings ................................................................ 12
ANT+ Sensor Settings ............................................................. 12
Fitness Settings ....................................................................... 12
Setting Your Fitness User Profile ........................................ 12
Marking Laps by Distance ................................................... 12
Marine Settings ........................................................................ 12
Setting Up Marine Alarms ................................................... 12
Resetting Data ......................................................................... 13
Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings .................... 13
Restoring Default Values for Specific Page Settings .......... 13
Restoring All Default Settings ............................................. 13
Device Information....................................................... 13
Battery Information ................................................................... 13
Maximizing the Battery Life ................................................. 13
Turning On Battery Save Mode ........................................... 13
Saving Energy While Charging the Device ......................... 13
Long-Term Storage ............................................................. 13
Device Care ............................................................................. 13
Cleaning the Device ............................................................ 13
Cleaning the Touchscreen .................................................. 13
Water Immersion ................................................................. 13
Specifications ........................................................................... 13
Data Management ................................................................... 13
File Types ............................................................................ 13
Installing a Memory Card .................................................... 14
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ........................... 14
Transferring Files to Your Device ........................................ 14
Deleting Files ...................................................................... 14
Disconnecting the USB Cable ............................................. 14
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 14
Viewing Device Information ................................................. 14
Updating the Software ......................................................... 14
Resetting the Device ........................................................... 14
Registering Your Device ..................................................... 14
Getting More Information .................................................... 14
Appendix .......................................................................15
Attaching the Carabiner Clip .................................................... 15
Removing the Carabiner Clip .............................................. 15
Optional Maps .......................................................................... 15
tempe ....................................................................................... 15
Data Fields ............................................................................... 15
Heart Rate Zone Calculations .................................................. 16
Index ..............................................................................17
ii Table of Contents
Introduction Installing the NiMH Battery Pack
The device operates using the optional NiMH battery pack (650
WARNING and 650t only) or two AA batteries (Installing AA Batteries).
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
product box for product warnings and other important cover.
information. 2 Locate the battery pack À that came in the product box.
Getting Started
When using your device the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic
features.
1 Install the batteries (Installing the NiMH Battery Pack).
2 Turn on the device (Turning On the Device).
3 Register the device (Registering Your Device).
4 Acquire satellites (Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording
a Track).
5 Select to view the status page (Adjusting the Backlight 3 Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.
Brightness).
4 Gently press the battery pack into place.
6 Mark a waypoint (Creating a Waypoint).
5 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
7 Navigate to a destination (Navigating to a Destination).
Charging the Battery Pack
Device Overview NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was
not provided by Garmin®. Attempting to charge a battery that
was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void
the warranty.
Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable
to your device, you may have to remove optional mount
accessories.
NOTE: The battery will not charge when outside the
temperature range of 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).
You can charge the battery using a standard wall outlet or a
USB port on your computer.
1 Pull up the weather cap À from the mini-USB port Á.
Battery Information
WARNING
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
temperatures. 3 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries. computer USB port.
4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
CAUTION When you connect the device to a power source, the device
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly turns on.
recycle the batteries.
5 Charge the battery completely.
NOTICE Installing AA Batteries
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as Instead of the optional NiMH battery pack (Installing the NiMH
the temperature decreases. Therefore, use lithium batteries Battery Pack), you can use two alkaline, NiMH, or lithium
when operating the device in below freezing conditions. batteries. This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot
charge the NiMH battery pack. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for
best results.
Introduction 1
NOTE: Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended for the Creating a Waypoint
Oregon 650 models when using the camera feature. You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the 1 Select the user key.
cover.
The default function of the user key marks a waypoint.
2 Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
2 If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
3 Select Save.
Marking a Waypoint Using the Map
1 Select Map.
2 Select a location on the map.
3 Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
4 Select > OK.
Finding a Waypoint
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a waypoint from the list.
3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
3 If necessary, select to narrow the search.
4 Hold .
4 Select an option:
5 Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type.
• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. waypoint.
• Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the
Turning On the Device waypoint.
Hold .
• Select Search Near to search near a recently found
Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording a Track location, another waypoint, your current location, or a
Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as point on the map.
recording a track, you must acquire satellite signals. The device • Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest
may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. distance or alphabetical order.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
Editing a Waypoint
/aboutGPS.
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1 Hold .
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
2 Select a waypoint.
When turns green, your device has acquired satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on 3 Select an item to edit, such as the name.
the GPS position. 4 Enter the new information, and select .
3 Walk around to record a track (Tracks). Deleting a Waypoint
4 Select an option: 1 Select Waypoint Manager > > Delete.
• Select Map to view your track on the map. 2 Select a waypoint.
• Select Compass to view the compass and customizable 3 Select Delete > Yes.
data fields.
• Select Trip Computer to view your current speed, Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
distance, and other helpful statistics. You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
Using the Touchscreen location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
• Tap the screen to select an item. 1 Select Waypoint Manager.
• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll 2 Select a waypoint.
the screen.
3 Select > Average Location.
• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
4 Move to the waypoint location.
• Spread two fingers to zoom in.
5 Select Start.
• Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
• Select to save your changes and close the page.
7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.
For best results, collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint, waiting
• Select to return to the previous page. at least 90 minutes between samples.
• Hold to return to the main menu.
Projecting a Waypoint
• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are
viewing. You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 2 Select a waypoint.
3 Select > Project Waypoint.
Waypoints 4 Enter the bearing, and select .
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
5 Select a unit of measure.
4 Navigation
2 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map) or
compass (Navigating with the Compass).
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the Changing the Plot Type
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long elevation over time or distance.
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can 1 Select Elevation Plot > Change Plot Type.
manually calibrate the compass. 2 Select an option.
1 Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start.
Resetting the Elevation Plot
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Select Elevation Plot > > Reset > Clear Current Track >
Course Pointer Clear.
The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoals
device uses automatic calibration by default. You can manually
or submerged rocks.
calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select Setup > elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI).
1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2 Select Elevation Plot > > Calibrate Altimeter.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You
Navigation 5
can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data 3 Select > Delete Photo > Delete.
fields.
Navigating to a Photo
From the main menu, select Trip Computer.
1 Select Photo Viewer.
Resetting the Trip Computer 2 Select a photo.
For accurate information, reset the trip information before 3 Select > View Information > Go.
beginning a trip.
Select Trip Computer > > Reset > Reset Trip Data >
Reset. Geocaches
A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you
Camera and Photos hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online
by those hiding the geocache.
You can take photos with the Oregon 650 and 650t. When you
take a photo, the geographic location is automatically saved in Downloading Geocaches
the photo information. You can navigate to the location.
1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
Taking a Photo 2 Go to www.opencaching.com.
1 Select Camera. 3 If necessary, create an account.
2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the 4 Sign in.
orientation of the photo. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download
3 If necessary, select to turn on the flash. geocaches to your device.
You can select Auto to use the flash only when the camera
detects a low light scene. Filtering the Geocache List
You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such
4 If necessary, use two fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in
or out (Using the Touchscreen). as the level of difficulty.
5 Hold to focus and hold the device still. 1 Select Geocaching > Quick Filter.
A white frame appears on the screen. The device focuses on 2 Select items to filter.
the object inside of the frame. When the photo is in focus, 3 Customize the settings, and select .
the frame turns green. 4 Select an option:
6 Release to take a photo. • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search.
• To save the filter, select .
Viewing Photos
You can view photos you have taken with the camera and Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter
photos you have transferred to the device. You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on
1 Select Photo Viewer. specific factors. After you set up the filter, you can apply it in the
geocaches list.
2 Select a photo to see a larger view.
1 Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup > Create Filter.
You can spread two fingers to zoom in or pinch two fingers to
zoom out. 2 Select items to filter.
3 Select an option:
Viewing a Slideshow
• To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search.
1 Select Photo Viewer.
• To save the filter, select . After it is saved, the filter is
2 Select a photo. automatically named. You can access the custom filter
3 Select > View Slideshow. from the geocaches list.
Sorting Photos Editing a Custom Geocache Filter
1 Select Photo Viewer > > Sort Photos. 1 Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup.
2 Select an option: 2 Select a filter.
• Select Most Recently. 3 Select an item to edit.
• Select Near A Location, and select a location.
• Select On A Specific Date, and enter a date. Navigating to a Geocache
1 Select Geocaching > Find a Geocache.
Viewing the Location of a Photo
2 Select a geocache.
1 Select Photo Viewer.
3 Select Go.
2 Select a photo.
4 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map) or
3 Select > View Map. compass (Navigating with the Compass).
Setting a Photo as Wallpaper
1 Select Photo Viewer. Logging the Attempt
2 Select a photo. After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results. You can verify some geocaches at
3 Select > Set As Wallpaper. www.opencaching.com.
Deleting a Photo 1 Select Geocaching > Log Attempt.
1 Select Photo Viewer. 2 Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair.
2 Select a photo.
Fitness 7
commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within
are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart 10 feet (3 m) of a compatible device.
rate.
Your device can send and receive data when paired with
Fitness Goals another compatible device or smartphone using Bluetooth® or
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and ANT+ wireless technology. You can share waypoints,
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these geocaches, routes, tracks, and custom maps. You can share
principles. photos with the Oregon 650 and 650t models.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity. 1 Select Share Wirelessly.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve 2 Select an option:
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
• Select Send, and select a type of data.
• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from
• Select Receive to receive data from another device. The
overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
other compatible device must be attempting to send data.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
• Select Connect to pair the device with the BaseCamp
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations) to determine the best heart rate
Mobile application on a smartphone.
zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones range of a particular location.
Before the device can determine your heart rate zones, you
1 Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm.
must set up your fitness user profile (Setting Your Fitness User
Profile). 2 Select a category.
You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your 3 Select a location.
fitness goals (Fitness Goals). 4 Select Use.
1 Select Setup > Fitness > HR Zones. 5 Enter a radius, and select .
2 Enter the maximum and minimum heart rate for zone 5. When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device
The maximum heart rate for each zone is based on the sounds a tone.
minimum heart rate of the previous zone. For example, if you
enter 167 as a minimum heart rate for zone 5, the device Using the Flashlight
uses 166 as the maximum rate for zone 4. NOTE: Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can
3 Enter your minimum heart rate for zones 4-1. reduce the brightness or use the strobe light to extend the life of
the batteries.
1 Select Flashlight > .
Applications
2 Select an option:
Using the 3D View • Use the brightness slider to adjust the brightness.
1 Select 3D View. • Use the strobe slider to select a strobe level.
0 No strobe, constant beam.
1–9 Number of strobes per second.
SOS Emergency strobe.
3 If necessary, customize a key (Customizing the Keys) as a
shortcut to the flashlight.
8 Applications
1 Select an option: Main Menu
• To view device activity for specific days, select Calendar.
• To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset
information, select Sun and Moon.
• To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing,
select Hunt and Fish.
2 If necessary, select or to view a different month.
3 Select a day.
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device
to turn on at a specific time.
1 Select Alarm Clock.
2 Select and to set the time.
3 Select Turn Alarm On.
Status bar
4 Select an option. À
Current time and date
The alarm sounds at the selected time. If the device is off at
Á
the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm. Â Application icons
à Application drawer
Starting the Countdown Timer Customizing the Main Menu
1 Select Alarm Clock > > Timer. • Hold any icon on the main menu or application drawer, and
2 Select and to set the time. drag it to a new location.
3 Select Start Timer. • Open the application drawer, and drag an icon up to the
main menu.
Opening the Stopwatch • Select Setup > Main Menu, and follow the on-screen
Select Stopwatch. instructions.
Locking the Touchscreen
Satellite Page You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength. Select > .
Unlocking the Touchscreen
Changing the Satellite View
Select > .
1 Select Satellite > .
2 If necessary, select Track Up to orient the satellite view with Rotating the Screen
your current track toward the top of the screen. Rotate your device to view in horizontal (landscape) or
vertical (portrait) mode.
3 If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to
the satellite and to the signal strength bar of that satellite.
Turning Off GPS
Select Satellite > > Use With GPS Off.
Simulating a Location
1 Select Satellite > > Use With GPS Off.
2 Select > Set Location On Map.
3 Select a location.
4 Select Use.
Appearance Settings
Select Setup > Appearance.
Tracks Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
Mode: Sets a light background, a dark background, or
automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise Record Method: Sets a track recording method. Auto records
and sunset time for your current location. the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum
representation of your tracks.
Background: Sets the background image.
Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recording points more
Day Color: Sets the color for the selections made when in day frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log
mode. faster.
Night Color: Sets the color for the selections made when in Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize
night mode. your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically.
Landscape Controls: Places the controls on the left or right Auto Pause: Pauses tracking automatically when you stop
side of the screen when in landscape mode. moving.
Auto Start: Starts recording a track automatically when the
Turning On Scroll Controls device has acquired satellites.
Select Setup > Accessibility > Scroll Controls > On.
Output Format: Allows you to choose the format for recording a
and appear on the screen when a menu, list, or grid is track log. GPX format is a traditional track that can be viewed
scrollable. on the device map and used for navigation. Tracks are
reviewed using Track Manager. FIT format is a fitness
Setting the Touchscreen Sensitivity activity that records additional information (for example,
You can adjust the touchscreen sensitivity to suit your activity. laps). Activities can be reviewed on the device, but are
tailored for Garmin Connect. You can select Both to record
1 Select Setup > Accessibility > Touch Sensitivity. your data in both formats simultaneously. This option uses
2 Select an option. more storage space.
TIP: You can test the touchscreen settings with and without
gloves based on your activity. Routing Settings
The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity
Setting the Device Tones you are doing. The available routing settings vary based on the
You can customize tones for messages, keys, turn warnings, activity selected.
and alarms. Select Setup > Routing.
1 Select Setup > Tones. Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates
2 Select a tone for each audible type. routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Route Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one point
Map Settings on the route to the next. This setting is available only for
Select Setup > Map. some activities. Distance routes you to the next point on the
route when you are within a specified distance of your
Configure Maps: Enables or disables the maps currently current point.
loaded on the device.
Lock On Road: Locks the blue triangle, which represents your
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Up shows North at the top of the page. Track Up shows your
current direction of travel toward the top of the page.
Automotive Mode shows an automotive perspective with Heading Settings
the direction of travel at the top. You can customize the compass settings.
Dashboard: Sets a dashboard to display on the map. Each Select Setup > Heading.
dashboard shows different information about your route or Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the
your location. compass.
Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text is shown on the North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the
map. compass.
Map Speed: Adjusts the speed at which the map is drawn. A Go To Line/Pointer: Allows you to use the bearing pointer that
faster map drawing speed decreases the battery life. points in the direction of your destination, or use the course
pointer that shows your relationship to the course line
Advanced Map Settings leading to the destination.
Select Setup > Map > Advanced Setup.
Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass
Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of
more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly. speed for a period of time.
Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or Calibrate Compass: Allows you to calibrate the compass if you
turns off shading. experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after
• Use battery save mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode). Operating temperature From 5º to 158ºF (from -15º to 70ºC)
range
• Decrease the map drawing speed (Map Settings). Charging temperature From 32º to 113°F (0º to 45°C)
• Exit the camera application when you are not taking photos. range
Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
Turning On Battery Save Mode protocol
You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life. Bluetooth enabled device
Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. Compass-safe distance 7 in. (17.5 cm)
In battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight
times out. You can select to turn on the screen, and you can *The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to
double tap to view the status page. 1 m for up to 30 min.
Device Information 13
• GPX track files. 6 Select Edit > Paste.
• GPX geocache files. Go to www.opencaching.com. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
• JPEG photo files. the memory card.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to Deleting Files
www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
NOTICE
• FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect.
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
Installing a Memory Card device memory contains important system files that should not
You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or be deleted.
pre-loaded maps.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
2 Remove the batteries or battery pack. 3 Select a file.
3 In the battery compartment, slide the card holder À to the left 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
and lift up. Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
1 Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
4 Place the memory card Á with the gold contacts facing Troubleshooting
down.
Viewing Device Information
5 Close the card holder. You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it. agreement.
7 Replace the batteries or battery pack. Select Setup > About.
8 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. Updating the Software
Connecting the Device to Your Computer NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
or settings.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the
1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or 2 Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater.
connecting to a computer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable Resetting the Device
to your device, you may have to remove optional mount If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
accessories. does not erase any of your data or settings.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. 1 Remove the batteries.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. 2 Reinstall the batteries.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB
port. Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as today.
removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers
and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. • Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
Transferring Files to Your Device place.
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
to Your Computer). Getting More Information
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers website.
and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. • Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
display device drives. See your operating system help file to • Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
learn how to map the drive. for information about optional accessories and replacement
2 On your computer, open the file browser. parts.
3 Select a file.
4 Select Edit > Copy.
5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume.
14 Device Information
Appendix Bearing: The direction from your current location to a
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Attaching the Carabiner Clip Cadence: The revolutions of the crank arm or strides per
minute. Your device must be connected to a cadence
1 Position the carabiner clip À in the slots on the mounting accessory.
spine Á of the device.
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
Compass Heading: The direction the device is pointing based
on the compass.
Course: The direction from your starting location to a
destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Current Lap: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Date: The current day, month, and year.
Depth: The depth of the water. Your device must be connected
2 Slide the carabiner clip up until it locks in place. to a NMEA 0183 device capable of acquiring the water
Removing the Carabiner Clip depth.
Lift up on the bottom of the carabiner clip, and slide the Descent - Average: The average vertical distance of descent
carabiner clip off the mounting spine. since the last reset.
Descent - Maximum: The maximum rate of descent in feet per
Optional Maps minute or meters per minute since the last reset.
You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye Descent - Total: The total elevation distance descended since
satellite imagery, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator detailed the last reset.
maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest,
Distance To Destination: The remaining distance to the final
such as restaurants or marine services. For more information,
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.
Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint
tempe on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can Elapsed (Total) Time: The total time recorded. For example, if
attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the
to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20
accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
device to display temperature data from the tempe. Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below
sea level.
Data Fields Elevation Above Ground: The altitude of your current location
Some data fields require you to be navigating or require ANT+ above ground level.
accessories to display data. Elevation - Maximum: The highest elevation reached since the
24hr Max Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded last reset.
in the last 24 hours. Elevation - Minimum: The lowest elevation reached since the
24hr Min Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in last reset.
the last 24 hours. ETA At Destination: The estimated time of day you will reach
Accuracy Of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location. the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the
For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
feet (3.65 m). ETA At Next: The estimated time of day you will reach the next
Alarm Timer: The current time of the countdown timer. waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the
Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure. waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the
since the last reset. change in vertical distance.
Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per Glide Ratio To Dest: The glide ratio required to descend from
minute or meters per minute since the last reset. your current position to the destination elevation. You must
be navigating for this data to appear.
Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended since the
last reset. GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.
Automotive Turn: The direction of the next turn in the route. GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.
You must be navigating for this data to appear. GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Average Cadence: The average cadence for the current Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).
activity. For example, if for every 10 feet (3 m) you climb you travel
Average Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current 200 feet (60 m), the grade is 5%.
activity. Heading: The direction you are moving.
Average Lap: The average lap time for the current activity. Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
Avg. Heart Rate Percent: The average percentage of device must be connected to a compatible heart rate
maximum heart rate for the current activity. monitor.
Barometer: The calibrated current pressure. Heart Rate Percent Max: The percentage of maximum heart
rate.
Battery Level: The remaining battery power.
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Heart Rate Zone: The current range of heart rate (1 to 5). The Time To Destination: The estimated time remaining before you
default zones are based on your user profile, maximum heart reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to
rate, and resting heart rate. appear.
Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap. Time To Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach
Lap Cadence: The average cadence for the current lap. the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current
lap. To Course: The direction in which you must move to get back
on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Total Lap: The stopwatch time for all the completed laps.
Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current lap.
Track Distance: The distance traveled for the current track.
Lap Heart Rate Percent: The average percentage of maximum
heart rate for the current lap. Trip Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled since
the last reset.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Trip Time: A running tally of the total time spent moving and not
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap. moving since the last reset.
Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last Trip Time - Moving: A running tally of the time spent moving
completed lap. since the last reset.
Last Lap Cadence: The average cadence for the last Trip Time - Stopped: A running tally of the time spent not
completed lap. moving since the last reset.
Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last Turn: The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing
completed lap. to your destination and your current course. L means turn
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last left. R means turn right. You must be navigating for this data
completed lap. to appear.
Last Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the last Velocity Made Good: The speed at which you are closing on a
completed lap. destination along a route. You must be navigating for this
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap. data to appear.
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap. Vertical Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your
current position and the final destination. You must be
Location (lat/lon): The current position in latitude and longitude
navigating for this data to appear.
regardless of the selected position format setting.
Vertical Dist to Next: The elevation distance between your
Location (selected): The current position using the selected
current position and the next waypoint in the route. You must
position format setting.
be navigating for this data to appear.
Location of Destination: The position of your final destination.
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Vertical Speed To Dest: The rate of ascent or descent to a
None: This is a blank data field.
predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data
Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This to appear.
total does not clear when resetting the trip data.
Waypoint At Dest: The last point on the route to the
Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
strayed from the original path of travel. You must be
Waypoint At Next: The next point on the route. You must be
navigating for this data to appear.
navigating for this data to appear.
Pointer: An arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or
turn. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Zone % of Perceived Exertion Benefits
Speed Limit: The reported speed limit for the road. Not Maximum
available in all maps and in all areas. Always rely on posted Heart Rate
road signs for actual speed limits.
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, Beginning-level
Speed - Maximum: The highest speed reached since the last rhythmic breathing aerobic training,
reset. reduces stress
Speed - Moving Avg.: The average speed while moving since 2 60–70% Comfortable pace, Basic cardiovascular
the last reset. slightly deeper training, good
breathing, conversation recovery pace
Speed - Overall Avg.: The average speed while moving and possible
stopped since the last reset.
3 70–80% Moderate pace, more Improved aerobic
Stopwatch Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity. difficult to hold capacity, optimal
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. conversation cardiovascular training
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position. 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic
uncomfortable, capacity and
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body breathing forceful threshold, improved
temperature affects the temperature sensor. speed
Temperature - Water: The temperature of the water. Your 5 90–100% Sprinting pace, Anaerobic and
device must be connected to a NMEA 0183 device capable unsustainable for long muscular endurance,
of acquiring the water temperature. period of time, labored increased power
breathing
Time of Day: The current time of day based on your current
location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving
time).
16 Appendix
Index G
Garmin Connect, storing data 7
settings 10–13
device 11
geocaches 6, 7, 13 sharing data 8
Symbols downloading 6 shortcuts 9
3-D map view 8 settings 12 adding 10
GLONASS 10 Sight N' Go 5
A smartphone 8
GPS 9, 10
accessories 7, 14
signal 2 software, updating 14
addresses, finding 3 specifications 13
adventures 4 H stopwatch 9
alarms heading setting 11 storing data 14
clock 9 heart rate, zones 7, 8, 16 sunrise and sunset times 8
marine 12 history 7 system settings 10
proximity 8 sending to computer 7
almanac HomePort 13 T
hunting and fishing times 8 hunting and fishing times 8 tempe 15
sunrise and sunset times 8 temperature 13, 15
altimeter 5, 12 K time settings 12
ANT+ sensors 12 keys 1, 10 time zones 12
pairing 7 timer 7
area calculation 8 L countdown 9
Auto Lap 12 lifetime athlete 12 tones 11
locations touchscreen 2, 11
B editing 2 TracBack 3
backlight 9, 13 saving 2 tracks 2–4
barometer 5 locking, screen 9 settings 3, 11
BaseCamp 4, 8, 13
M transferring
battery 1, 13 files 4, 8, 13
charging 1, 13 main menu 9
tracks 8
installing 1 man overboard (MOB) 4
transferring files 6
maximizing 9, 13 map settings 11
maps 2, 5 trip computer 5, 6
storage 13
data fields 10 trip information, viewing 5
C navigating 3 trip planner. See routes
calculator 8 optional 3, 15 troubleshooting 13, 14
calendar 8 settings 11 U
calibrating marine unit ID 14
altimeter 5 alarms setup 12 units of measure 12
compass 5 settings 12 updating software 14
camera 6 memory card 14 USB 10
settings 12 microSD card 1, 14. See memory card connector 1
carabiner clip 15 disconnecting 14
charging 1, 13 N
mass storage mode 13
chirp 7, 12 navigation 4, 5
transferring files 13
City Navigator 3 compass 5
road 5 user data, deleting 14
cleaning the device 13
stopping 4 user profile 12
cleaning the touchscreen 13
compass 5 W
navigating 5 O
water resistance 13
settings 11 on-screen buttons 2
waypoints 2, 3
computer, connecting 14 P deleting 2
countdown timer 9 editing 2
pairing, ANT+ sensors 7
course, pointer 5 photos 6 projecting 2
customizing the device 9, 10 saving 2
taking 6
cycling 7 Where To? 4
viewing 6
D wallpaper 6
dashboards 10 position format 12
data power key 2
storing 7 product registration 14
transferring 7, 14 profiles 10, 12
data fields 10, 15 proximity alarms 8
deleting R
all user data 14 registering the device 14
history 7 resetting the device 13, 14
device restoring, settings 13
care 13 routes 3
registration 14 creating 3
resetting 14 deleting 3
display settings 10
editing 3
downloading, geocaches 6 settings 11
E viewing on the map 3
elevation 4, 5 running 7
plot 5 S
F satellite signals 2, 9
files, transferring 6, 13, 14 screen 9
fitness 7, 12 locking 9
flashlight 8 orientation 9
Index 17
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