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Oregon 6xx OM EN-US
Owner’s Manual
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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 ................................................................ 10
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 ...................................................................... 11
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 .......................................................................... 12
Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings .................... 12
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....................................................................... 14
Attaching the Carabiner Clip ..................................................... 14
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 page 1).
product box for product warnings and other important 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
information. cover.
2 Locate the battery pack 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,
page 1).
2 Turn on the device (Turning On the Device, page 2).
3 Register the device (Registering Your Device, page 14).
4 Acquire satellites (Acquiring Satellites Signals and Recording
a Track, page 2).
5 Select to view the status page (Adjusting the Backlight 3 Insert the battery pack, observing polarity.
Brightness, page 9).
4 Gently press the battery pack into place.
6 Mark a waypoint (Creating a Waypoint, page 2).
5 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
7 Navigate to a destination (Navigating to a Destination,
page 4). Charging the Battery Pack
NOTICE
Device Overview 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
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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 from the mini-USB port .
Battery Information
WARNING 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable 3 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high computer USB port.
temperatures. 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries. When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on.
CAUTION 5 Charge the battery completely.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries. Installing AA Batteries
Instead of the optional NiMH battery pack (Installing the NiMH
NOTICE Battery Pack, page 1), you can use two alkaline, NiMH, or
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as lithium batteries. This is useful when you are on the trail and
the temperature decreases. Therefore, use lithium batteries cannot charge the NiMH battery pack. Use NiMH or lithium
when operating the device in below freezing conditions. 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.
3 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 2 Select a waypoint from the list.
4 Hold . 3 If necessary, select to narrow the search.
5 Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 4 Select an option:
• Select Spell Search to search using the name of the
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH.
waypoint.
Turning On the Device • Select Select Symbol to search using the symbol of the
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
/aboutGPS. Editing a Waypoint
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 the 3 Select an item to edit, such as the name.
GPS position. 4 Enter the new information, and select .
3 Walk around to record a track (Tracks, page 3). 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.
• Select to close the page and return to the previous page.
7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
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.
• Select to view specific menu items for the page you are Projecting a Waypoint
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
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. 4 Enter the bearing, and select .
5 Select a unit of measure.
4 Select a point.
While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of your
5 Select an option: track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp
• To view the point on the map, select Review. or the trail head.
• To change the order of the points on the route, select 1 Select Track Manager > Current Track > > TracBack.
Move Up or Move Down. The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point,
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert. and end point.
1 Select Track Manager > Current Track. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot
2 Select an option: display device drives. See your operating system help file to
• Select to save the entire track. learn how to map the drive.
• Select > Save Portion, and select a portion. 3 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume.
Viewing Track Information 4 Select an option:
1 Select Track Manager. • Select an item from a connected device and drag it to My
Collection or to a list.
2 Select a track.
• From BaseCamp, select Device > Receive from Device,
3 Select . and select the device.
The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.
Creating an Adventure
4 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. Before you can create an adventure and send it to your device,
Information about the track appears. you must download BaseCamp to your computer and transfer a
track from your device to your computer (Sending Files to
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track
BaseCamp, page 4).
1 Select Track Manager.
1 Open BaseCamp.
2 Select a track.
2 Select File > New > Garmin Adventure.
3 Select .
3 Select a track, and select Next.
Saving a Location on a Track 4 If necessary, add items from BaseCamp.
1 Select Track Manager.
5 Complete the required fields to name and describe the
2 Select a track. adventure.
3 Select . 6 If you want to change the cover photo for the adventure,
4 Select a location on the track. select Change, and select a different photo.
5 Select the information bar at the top of the screen. 7 Select Finish.
Information about the location appears. Starting an Adventure
6 Select > OK. Before you can start an adventure, you must send an adventure
from BaseCamp to your device.
Changing the Track Color
You can change the color of a track to improve the view on the 1 Select Adventures.
map or compare it to another track. 2 Select an adventure.
1 Select Track Manager. 3 Select Start.
2 Select a track.
3 Select Color. Navigation
4 Select a color. You can navigate routes and tracks, to a waypoint, geocache,
Archiving Saved Tracks photo, or any saved location in the device. You can use the map
You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. or the compass to navigate to your destination.
1 Select Setup > Tracks > Auto Archive.
Navigating to a Destination
2 Select When Full, Daily, or Weekly. 1 Select Where To?.
Clearing the Current Track 2 Select a category.
Select Current Track > > Clear. 3 Select a destination.
Deleting a Track 4 Select Go.
1 Select Track Manager. The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line.
2 Select a track. 5 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 5)
3 Select > Delete > Delete. or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 5).
Stopping Navigation
Garmin Adventures From the map or compass, select > Stop Navigation.
You can create adventures to share your journeys with family,
friends, and the Garmin community. Group related items Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man
together as an adventure. For example, you can create an
adventure for your latest hiking trip. The adventure could contain Overboard Location
the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and geocaches you You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and
hunted. You can use BaseCamp™ to create and manage your automatically start navigation back to it. You can customize a
adventures. For more information, go to key to access the MOB function quickly (Customizing the Keys,
http://adventures.garmin.com. page 10).
1 Select Man Overboard > Start.
Sending Files to BaseCamp
The map opens showing the route to the MOB location. The
1 Open BaseCamp.
default appearance of the route is a magenta line.
2 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
to Your Computer, page 14). 2 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 5)
or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 5).
4 Navigation
Navigating with the Map The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course
1 Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
Destination, page 4). (CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
course. The scale refers to the distance between dots on
2 Select Map. the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you you are.
travel, the blue triangle moves and leaves a track log (trail).
You can change how the track log appears on the map
(Customizing Your Track Log, page 3).
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the
3 Complete one or more actions: direction, and navigate to the object.
• Drag the map to view different areas. 1 Select Sight 'N Go.
• Select and to zoom in and out of the map.
2 Point the device at an object.
• Select a location on the map (represented by a pin), and
3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
select the information bar at the top of the screen to view
information about the selected location. 4 Navigate using the compass.
Navigating a Driving Route Elevation Plot
Before you can navigate street routes, you must purchase and By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the
load City Navigator maps. distance traveled. To customize the elevation settings, see
1 Select Profile Change > Automotive. Altimeter Settings, page 11. You can touch any point on the
2 Select a destination. plot to view details about that point.
3 Navigate using the map. Navigating to a Point on the Plot
Turns appear in the text bar along the top of the map. Audible 1 Select Elevation Plot.
tones signal turns in the route. 2 Select an individual point on the plot.
Details about the point appear.
Navigating with the Compass
When navigating to a destination, points to your destination,
3 Select > View Map.
regardless of the direction you are moving. 4 Select the information bar at the top of the screen.
1 Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a 5 Select Go.
Destination, page 4). The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line.
2 Select Compass. 6 Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 5) or
3 Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 5).
continue moving in that direction to the destination.
Changing the Plot Type
Calibrating the Compass You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and
elevation over time or distance.
NOTICE
1 Select Elevation Plot > Change Plot Type.
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic 2 Select an option.
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. Resetting the Elevation Plot
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the Select Elevation Plot > > Reset > Clear Current Track >
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience Clear.
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
manually calibrate the compass.
device uses automatic calibration by default. You can manually
1 Select Compass > > Calibrate Compass > Start. calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct
2 Follow the on-screen instructions. elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
Course Pointer 1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water
or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps 2 Select Elevation Plot > > Calibrate Altimeter.
you avoid hazards to either side of the course, such as shoals or 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select Setup > Trip Computer
Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI). The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You
can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data
fields.
From the main menu, select Trip Computer.
Resetting the Trip Computer
For accurate information, reset the trip information before
beginning a trip.
Select Trip Computer > > Reset > Reset Trip Data >
Reset.
Navigation 5
Camera and Photos Geocaches
You can take photos with the Oregon 650 and 650t. When you A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you
take a photo, the geographic location is automatically saved in hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online
the photo information. You can navigate to the location. by those hiding the geocache.
Fitness 7
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve • Select Receive to receive data from another device. The
cardiovascular capacity and strength. other compatible device must be attempting to send data.
• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table Setting a Proximity Alarm
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 16) to determine the best Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range
heart rate zone for your fitness objectives. of a particular location.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the 1 Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm.
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
2 Select a category.
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
3 Select a location.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones 4 Select Use.
Before the device can determine your heart rate zones, you
must set up your fitness user profile (Setting Your Fitness User 5 Enter a radius, and select .
Profile, page 12). When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device
You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your sounds a tone.
fitness goals (Fitness Goals, page 7).
1 Select Setup > Fitness > HR Zones. Using the Flashlight
2 Enter the maximum and minimum heart rate for zone 5. NOTE: Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can
reduce the brightness or use the strobe light to extend the life of
The maximum heart rate for each zone is based on the the batteries.
minimum heart rate of the previous zone. For example, if you
enter 167 as a minimum heart rate for zone 5, the device 1 Select Flashlight > .
uses 166 as the maximum rate for zone 4. 2 Select an option:
3 Enter your minimum heart rate for zones 4-1. • Use the brightness slider to adjust the brightness.
• Use the strobe slider to select a strobe level.
Applications 0 No strobe, constant beam.
1–9 Number of strobes per second.
Using the 3D View SOS Emergency strobe.
1 Select 3D View. 3 If necessary, customize a key (Customizing the Keys,
page 10) as a shortcut to the flashlight.
8 Applications
2 Select and to set the time. Status bar
3 Select Turn Alarm On. Current time and date
4 Select an option. Application icons
The alarm sounds at the selected time. If the device is off at
Application drawer
the alarm time, the device turns on and sounds the alarm.
2 Select a measurement type. specific distance. This feature is helpful for comparing your
3 Select a unit of measure. performance over different parts of an activity.
1 Select Setup > Fitness > Auto Lap.
Time Settings 2 Enter a value, and select .
Select Setup > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24- Marine Settings
hour format. Select Setup > Marine.
Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic sets Marine Chart Mode: Sets the type of chart the device uses
the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. when displaying marine data. Nautical displays various map
features in different colors so the marine POIs are more
Camera Settings readable and so the map reflects the drawing scheme of
Select Setup > Camera. paper charts. Fishing (requires marine maps) displays a
detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings and
Photo Resolution: Sets the resolution of the photos. simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
Save Photos To: Sets the photo storage location. Appearance: Sets the appearance of marine navigation aids on
Camera Instructions: Displays brief instructions about taking the map.
photos. Marine Alarm Setup: Sets alarms for when you exceed a
specified drift distance while anchored, when you are off
Geocaching Settings course by a specified distance, and when you enter water of
Select Setup > Geocaching. a specific depth.
Geocache List: Allows you to display the geocache list by
names or codes. Setting Up Marine Alarms
1 Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup.
Geocache Style: Sets the display style for geocache data.
2 Select an alarm type.
chirp Searching: Allows the device to search for a geocache
containing a chirp accessory (Enabling chirp Searching, 3 Select On.
page 7). 4 Enter a distance, and select .
Program chirp: Programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp
owner's manual at www.garmin.com. Resetting Data
Filter Setup: Allows you to create and save custom filters for You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current
geocaches based on specific factors (Creating and Saving a track, or restore default values.
Geocache Filter, page 6). 1 Select Setup > Reset.
Found Geocaches: Allows you to edit the number of geocaches 2 Select an item to reset.
found. This number automatically increases as you log a find
(Logging the Attempt, page 6). Restoring Default Values for Specific Settings
1 Select Setup.
ANT+ Sensor Settings 2 Select an item to reset.
For more information about optional fitness accessories, see 3 Select > Restore Defaults.
Optional Fitness Accessories, page 7.
Device Information 13
Installing a Memory Card Deleting Files
You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or
pre-loaded maps. NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the device memory contains important system files that should not
cover.
be deleted.
2 Remove the batteries or battery pack.
3 In the battery compartment, slide the card holder to the left 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
and lift up. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
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.
4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
down.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
5 Close the card holder.
6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it. Troubleshooting
7 Replace the batteries or battery pack.
Viewing Device Information
8 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
Connecting the Device to Your Computer agreement.
Select Setup > About.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the Updating the Software
weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
connecting to a computer. or settings.
Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
to your device, you may have to remove optional mount 2 Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater.
accessories. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
Resetting the Device
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB does not erase any of your data or settings.
port.
1 Remove the batteries.
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as
removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers 2 Reinstall the batteries.
and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Registering Your Device
Transferring Files to Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device
to Your Computer, page 14). • Go to http://my.garmin.com.
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers place.
and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.
Getting More Information
NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives cannot You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
display device drives. See your operating system help file to website.
learn how to map the drive.
• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.
2 On your computer, open the file browser.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
3 Select a file.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
4 Select Edit > Copy. for information about optional accessories and replacement
5 Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume. parts.
6 Select Edit > Paste.
The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on
the memory card.
Appendix
Attaching the Carabiner Clip
1 Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting
spine of the device.
14 Appendix
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 depth.
Descent - Average: The average vertical distance of descent
Removing the Carabiner Clip since the last reset.
Lift up on the bottom of the carabiner clip, and slide the
carabiner clip off the mounting spine. Descent - Maximum: The maximum rate of descent in feet per
minute or meters per minute since the last reset.
Optional Maps Descent - Total: The total elevation distance descended since
the last reset.
You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye
satellite imagery, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator detailed Distance To Destination: The remaining distance to the final
maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest, destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
such as restaurants or marine services. For more information, Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint
go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Elapsed (Total) Time: The total time recorded. For example, if
tempe you start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes,
attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below
accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your sea level.
device to display temperature data from the tempe.
Elevation Above Ground: The altitude of your current location
above ground level.
Data Fields
Elevation - Maximum: The highest elevation reached since the
Some data fields require you to be navigating or require ANT+
last reset.
accessories to display data.
Elevation - Minimum: The lowest elevation reached since the
24hr Max Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in
last reset.
the last 24 hours.
ETA At Destination: The estimated time of day you will reach
24hr Min Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in
the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the
the last 24 hours.
destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Accuracy Of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location.
ETA At Next: The estimated time of day you will reach the next
For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12
waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the
feet (3.65 m).
waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Alarm Timer: The current time of the countdown timer.
Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the
Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure. change in vertical distance.
Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent Glide Ratio To Dest: The glide ratio required to descend from
since the last reset. your current position to the destination elevation. You must
Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per be navigating for this data to appear.
minute or meters per minute since the last reset. GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.
Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended since the GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.
last reset.
GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Automotive Turn: The direction of the next turn in the route.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
For example, if for every 10 feet (3 m) you climb you travel
Average Cadence: The average cadence for the current 200 feet (60 m), the grade is 5%.
activity.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Average Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
activity.
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
Average Lap: The average lap time for the current activity.
Heart Rate Percent Max: The percentage of maximum heart
Avg. Heart Rate Percent: The average percentage of maximum rate.
heart rate for the current activity.
Heart Rate Zone: The current range of heart rate (1 to 5). The
Barometer: The calibrated current pressure. default zones are based on your user profile, maximum heart
Battery Level: The remaining battery power. rate, and resting heart rate.
Bearing: The direction from your current location to a Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Lap Cadence: The average cadence for the current lap.
Cadence: The revolutions of the crank arm or strides per Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current
minute. Your device must be connected to a cadence lap.
accessory.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the current lap.
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Lap Heart Rate Percent: The average percentage of maximum Trip Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled since
heart rate for the current lap. 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
left. R means turn right. You must be navigating for this data
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed to appear.
lap.
Velocity Made Good: The speed at which you are closing on a
Last Lap Heart Rate: The average heart rate for the last destination along a route. You must be navigating for this
completed lap. data to appear.
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap. Vertical Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap. 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
to appear.
Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This
total does not clear when resetting the trip data. Waypoint At Dest: The last point on the route to the
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have
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
Maximum
Speed Limit: The reported speed limit for the road. Not Heart Rate
available in all maps and in all areas. Always rely on posted
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, Beginning-level
road signs for actual speed limits.
rhythmic breathing aerobic training,
Speed - Maximum: The highest speed reached since the last reduces stress
reset. 2 60–70% Comfortable pace, Basic cardiovascular
Speed - Moving Avg.: The average speed while moving since slightly deeper training, good
the last reset. breathing, conversation recovery pace
possible
Speed - Overall Avg.: The average speed while moving and
stopped since the last reset. 3 70–80% Moderate pace, more Improved aerobic
difficult to hold capacity, optimal
Stopwatch Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity. conversation cardiovascular training
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position. uncomfortable, breathing capacity and
forceful threshold, improved
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body speed
temperature affects the temperature sensor. 5 90–100% Sprinting pace, Anaerobic and
Temperature - Water: The temperature of the water. Your unsustainable for long muscular endurance,
device must be connected to a NMEA 0183 device capable period of time, labored increased power
of acquiring the water temperature. breathing
Time of Day: The current time of day based on your current
location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving
time).
Time To Destination: The estimated time remaining before you
reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to
appear.
Time To Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach
the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
To Course: The direction in which you must move to get back
on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Total Lap: The stopwatch time for all the completed laps.
Track Distance: The distance traveled for the current track.
16 Appendix
Index G
Garmin Connect, storing data 7
sharing data 8
shortcuts 9
geocaches 6, 7, 13 adding 9
Symbols downloading 6 Sight N' Go 5
3-D map view 8 settings 12 software, updating 14
GLONASS 10 specifications 13
A stopwatch 9
GPS 9, 10
accessories 7, 14
signal 2 storing data 14
addresses, finding 3
sunrise and sunset times 8
adventures 4 H system settings 10
alarms heading setting 11
clock 8 heart rate, zones 7, 8, 16 T
marine 12 history 7 tempe 15
proximity 8 sending to computer 7 temperature 13, 15
almanac HomePort 13 time settings 12
hunting and fishing times 8 hunting and fishing times 8 time zones 12
sunrise and sunset times 8 timer 7
altimeter 5, 11 K countdown 9
ANT+ sensors 12 keys 1, 10 tones 11
pairing 7 touchscreen 2, 11
area calculation 8 L TracBack 3
Auto Lap 12 lifetime athlete 12 tracks 2–4
locations settings 3, 11
B editing 2 transferring
backlight 9, 13 saving 2 files 4, 8, 13
barometer 5 locking, screen 9 tracks 8
BaseCamp 4, 8, 13
M transferring files 6
battery 1, 13 trip computer 5
charging 1, 13 main menu 9
trip information, viewing 5
installing 1 man overboard (MOB) 4
trip planner. See routes
maximizing 9, 13 map settings 11
maps 2, 5 troubleshooting 12, 14
storage 13
data fields 10 U
C navigating 3 unit ID 14
calculator 8 optional 3, 15 units of measure 12
calendar 8 settings 11 updating software 14
calibrating marine USB 10
altimeter 5 alarms setup 12 connector 1
compass 5 settings 12 disconnecting 14
camera 6 memory card 14 mass storage mode 13
settings 12 microSD card 1, 14. See memory card transferring files 13
carabiner clip 14, 15
N user data, deleting 14
charging 1, 13
navigation 4, 5 user profile 12
chirp 7, 12
City Navigator 3 compass 5 W
cleaning the device 13 road 5 water resistance 13
cleaning the touchscreen 13 stopping 4 waypoints 2, 3
compass 5 deleting 2
navigating 5 O
editing 2
settings 11 on-screen buttons 2
projecting 2
computer, connecting 14 P saving 2
countdown timer 9 Where To? 4
pairing, ANT+ sensors 7
course, pointer 5 photos 6
customizing the device 9, 10 taking 6
cycling 7 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 12, 14
device restoring, settings 12, 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
settings 10–13
device 11
Index 17
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