a GARMIN. GPSMAP* 64 Quick Start Manual February 2014 190-01702-01_0B Printed in TaiwanGetting Started ‘See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information, Device Overview intemal GPSK S antenna Keys Power key (Min USB por (undor woathor cap) IMEX connector for GPS antenna (ander weather cap) ™ card sot (under bateries) Battery compartment ‘Mounting spine Batery cover micros 7g NOTE: The MCX connector is included on GPSMAP 645 and GPSMAP 64st madels only Battery Information ‘The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures, Do not use a sharp abject to remove batteries Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. ons Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when. ‘operating the device in below freezing conditions. Installing the NiMH Battery Pack ‘The device operates using the optional NiMH battery pack (purchased separately) or two AA batteries (Installing Batteries) 1. Turn the D-ring counter-clackwise, and pull up to remove tho 2 Locate the battery pack ©. 3 Insert the batery pack, observing polarity 4 Gently press the battery pack into place 5 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise Charging the Battery Pack To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or Connecting to a computer. Do nat attempt to use the davies fo charge a ballery 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 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 ora USB port on your computer 1 Pull up the weather cap @) from the mini-USB port 2) 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port 3 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a computer USB port 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet. When you connect the device to a power source, the device turns on 5 Charge the battery completely Installing Batteries The handheld device operates using two AA batteries (not included). Use NiMH oF ithium batteries for best results. 4 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover, 2. Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.3 Replace the battery cover, and tum the D-ring clockwise, 4 Hold b. 5 Select Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 6 Select Alkaline, Lithium, Traditional NIMH, or Precharged NiMH. Turning On the Device Hold Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satelite signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area 2 I necessary, tun on the device, 3 Walt while the device searches for satelites, ‘A question mark flashes while the device determines your location 4 Select to open the status page. iI shows the GPS/GLONASS signal strength, When the bars are green the device has acquired satelite signals. Keys, FIND [Select io opan the search menus [MARK [Sotect to save your current iocaton as a waypamnt [QUIT [Select to cancel ar ratum tothe previous menu Or page: [ENTER [Sotect io select oplons and acknowiedge messages: (MENU _|Sclect fo open tho options menu for tho page that fs Jourrendy open. Select twice to open the man menu (kom lany page). PAGE _|Select to scral trough the main pages: [Va [Sciect. Vor to sot0ct menu options and move tie map cursor Te zoom ran Selectto 200m ou onthe map, Navigation Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store inthe device. Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location a8 waypoint 41 Soloct MARK. 2 Ifnacessary, select afl to make changes tothe waypoint. 3. Soloct Done. Navigating o a Waypoint 4 From te main menu, select FIND > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select Go. Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint 3. Select an item to edit, such as the name. 4 Enter the new information, and select Go. Deleting a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint 3. Select MENU > Dé Routes ‘Aroute is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination Creating a Route 1 Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2 Selecta category. 3 Select the first point inthe route. 4 Select Use. 5 Select Select Next Point fo add additonal points to the route. 6 Select QUIT to save the route, Navigating a Saved Route Before you can navigate using a saved route, you must create a route, 1 Select FIND > Routes. 2 Sclect a route, 3 Select Go. Tracks Atrack is a recording of your path. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point Viewing the Current Track 4 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2 Select an option: + To show the current track on the map, select View Map. + To show the elevation plot for the current track, select Elevation Plot. Navigating a Saved Track Bofore you can navigate a saved track, you must save a track. 1 Select FIND > Tracks. 2 Select a saved track, 3 Select Go, Map ‘A represents your location on the map. As you travel, A moves and leaves a track log (ral). Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a colored line on the map. Changing the Map Orientation 1 From the map, select MENU, 2 Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. Select an option: + Select North Up to show north atthe top of the page. + Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page. + Select Automotive Mode to show an automotive perspective withthe direction of travel atthe top. ‘Measuring Distance on the Map You can measure the distance between two locations. 1 From the map, select a location.2 Select MENU > Measure Distance. 3. Move the pin to another location on the map. ‘Compass When navigating, & points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are maving. When A points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling direclly toward your destination. IA points any other direction, turn until it points toward the top of the compass. Calibrating the Compass Before you can calibrate the electronic compass, you must be ‘outdoors, away from objects that influence magnetic fields, such 238 cars, buildings, or overhead powerlines. The device has a 3-axis electronic compass (GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st models only). You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, 6 changing the batteries. 1 From the compass, select MENU. 2 Select Calibrate Compass > Start 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigating with Sight‘ Go ‘You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and navigate to the object. NOTE: Sight'N Go is available only on the GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st, 1 Select Sight 'N Go, 2 Point the device at an object. 3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 4 Navigate using the compass. Trip Computer 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. Device Information Specifications Bate Wpe TNH battery pack or wo AA batteries (1.5 V or lower alkaline, Ni BateyT pte TeRows Water resistance ‘Operating temperature] range ‘Charging emperatwre | range [EC 60529 1PXT [Radio Fequency and [24 GHEANTs Blustooti® 40 (rcludes protocols IEDR and BLE) “Compass sate astance [70.175 om) Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ‘You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. NOTE: The barometric altimeter is available only on the GPSMAP 64s and GPSMAP 64st. 1. Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known, 2 Select PAGE > Elevation Plot > MENU > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Customizing the Data Fields ‘You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page. |From ato 158F (rom 2 we TOC) pen the page for which you will change the data fields. Select MENU. Select Change Data Fields. Select the new data fel 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. ‘Support and Updates Garmin Express™ provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices. Some services may not be available for your device. + Product registration + Product manuals + Software updates + Map updates + Vehicles, voices, and other extras Rene Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the device 2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Go to www.garmin.comlexpress. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website, + Go to www.garmin.comVoutdoor. + Go to www.garmin.comlearningcenter. + Go to http:/buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement pars, Getting the Owner's Manual You can get the latest owner's manual from the web. 1 Go to www.garmin.com/support. 2 Scloct Manuals. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to select your product, ‘Adjusting the Backlight Brightness Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life. You can adjust the backlight brightness to maximize the battery life. NOTE: The backlight brightness may be limited when the battery is low. 1 Select &. 2 Use the slider to adjust the backlight level The device may feel warm when the backlight setting is high. Selecting the Battery Type 1 From the main menu, select Setup > System > AA Battery Type. 2 Scloct Alkaline, Lithium, Traditional NiMH, or Precharged NiMH. Installing a Memory Card Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries ‘You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld device for additional storage or pre-loaded maps. 1 Turn the D-ting counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover. 2 Remove the battery 3. Slide the card holder «to a an lit up.4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down. 5 Close the card holder. 6 Slide the card holder to @ to lock it. 7 Replace the battery and cover. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Insert the loop of the wrist strap through the slot in the devies. 2. Thread the other end ofthe strap through the loop, and pull it tight Attaching the Carabiner Clip 1 Position the carabiner clip <) in the slots on the mounting spine ® of the device. _ NS ». 2 Slide the carabiner clip up untilit locks in place. Removing the Carabiner Clip Lit up on the bottom of the carabiner clip, and slide the Carabiner clip off the mounting spine.www.garmin.com/support Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or ts subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. ANT#™ and Garmin Express™ are trademarks of Garmin Lia or is subsidiaries. These 913.997.8200 ‘0608 238 0000 ‘trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin, 800-800-1020 ESS +440) 70 ss01282 ‘The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are ovmed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. miceoSD™ and the microSDHC logo are trademarks of SD-SC, LLC. 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