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Garmin Rino 655t Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 rino 600 series ® owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ������������������������3 Keys3 Manual Conventions 4 Battery Information 4 Acquiring Satellite Signals Registering Your Device Turning On the Backlight Locking the Screen 7 Radio ����������������������������������������8 About the Radio 8 Choosing a Channel 8 Radio Settings 9 About Contacts 10 Notes...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Settings29 Tracks Settings 30 Changing the Units of Measure Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings Heading Settings 32 Altimeter Settings 33 Geocache Settings 34 Routing Settings 34 Marine Map Settings35 Fitness 36 Resetting Data 36 Tools ��������������������������������������37 Trip Computer 37 Elevation...
  • Page 5 Getting Started WaRNING  See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hold to turn on or off ➋ the device Select to adjust backlight, volume, squelch level, and to lock or unlock the screen Hold to talk PTT stands ➌ for push-to-talk Manual Conventions All the pages are found on the home screen.
  • Page 7 4. Turn the D-ring clockwise. Charging the Lithium-ion Battery Before you use the device the first time, charge the battery. Charging a fully depleted battery takes 6 hours. The device will not charge when outside the temperature range from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 45°C).

  • Page 8: Acquiring Satellite Signals

    The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Turning On the Backlight The backlight will turn off after a 40).

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Backlight

    Getting Started adjusting the Backlight Brightness The backlight levels vary for the different power sources. For example, the highest backlight setting while running on AA batteries is lower than the highest while running on the lithium-ion battery. This is to extend the AA battery life.

  • Page 10: Radio

    Radio Radio The radio page provides the user interface for Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radio operations. about the Radio The Rino has a total of 30 channels and 121 squelch codes. Frequency Channel GMRS and FRS channels 8-14 FRS channels...

  • Page 11: Radio Settings

    Canada. Position reporting is not allowed by the FCC on repeater channels. • Headset type—allows you to select the type of headset you are using. To purchase accessories, go http://buy.garmin.com your Garmin dealer. Radio or contact...

  • Page 12: Adding A New Contact

    Radio • Vox Level—Voice operated transmission controls the sensitivity level of any Vox accessory. about Contacts The first time a signal is received from another Rino user, the new contact page appears. From that page, you can show their location on the map, navigate to their location add them to your contacts list.

  • Page 13: Sending A Location

    • Select Send note to send without saving. • Select Save. • Select Send and Save. Sending a Favorite Note 1. Select notes > <Send note>. 2. Select a note to send. 3. Select Send note. about Peer-to-Peer Positioning note: Locations may only be sent once every 30 seconds, due to FCC restrictions.

  • Page 14: Using Same Weather Alerts

    Radio Using SaME Weather alerts note: SAME weather alerts are available in the US only on the Rino 650 and 655t. SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) weather alerts allow you to receive county weather alerts on your device. 1. From the radio page, select Weather.

  • Page 15: Radio Page Status Indicators

    Radio Page Status Indicators Message Description Activity on A signal is being channel received, but does not match the current code Radio Off The 2-way radio is turned off Ready to FRS channel is transmit of selected and the device can transmit Ready to GMRS channel is transmit on...
  • Page 16 Radio Status Bar Description The radio is on The radio is receiving The radio is transmitting Peer-to-peer is enabled and is ready to transmit the position Weather alert is turned The radio is muted (page Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Finding A Waypoint

    Waypoints and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint. Select Mark Waypoint. Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Where to? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.

  • Page 18: About Sharing Data

    Before you can share data wirelessly using ANT+ wireless technology, you ™ must be within 10 feet (3 m) of the compatible Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Tracks A track is a recording of your path.

  • Page 19: Navigating A Saved

    note: Using the Most often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. Select track Manager > Current track. 2. Select an option: •...

  • Page 20: Navigation

    Navigation Navigation Navigating to a Destination You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to. Not all Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. 1. Select Where to?. 2. Select an item. 3.

  • Page 21: Map19

    represents your location on the map. As you travel, the moves. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line. To customize the map settings, see page 29. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see Using the Map You can use the map to navigate an active route.
  • Page 22 Navigation 2. Select Compass. 3. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving in that direction to the destination. about the Course Pointer The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path.

  • Page 23: Navigating To A Contact

    Navigating to a Contact Before you can navigate to a contact, you must save a contact 1. Select Contacts. 2. Select a contact. 3. Select View Map > Go. Geocaches Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache.

  • Page 24: Editing A Route

    Navigation A route must contain at least two points. 6. Select to save the route. Editing the Name of a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Change name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Editing a Route 1.

  • Page 25: Stopping Navigation

    Viewing the active Route 1. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a point in the route to view additional details. Reversing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Using Sight ‘N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to...

  • Page 26: Camera And Photos

    Camera and Photos Camera and Photos You can take photos with the Rino 655t. When you take a photo, the geographic location is automatically saved in the photo information. You can navigate to the location like a waypoint (page 25). Taking a Photo 1.
  • Page 27 (page 19). Uploading and Downloading Photos Before you can upload photos to Garmin Connect, you must sign up for a myGarmin account. 1. Go to http://my.garmin.com, and log into your myGarmin account. 2. Connect your device to the computer (page 43).

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Device

    Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the screen. For data field descriptions, see page 1. Select a data field to change. 2. Select a data field data field from the list.

  • Page 29: Customizing Specific

    Deleting a Profile 1. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete. Customizing Specific Pages You can customize the data and dashboards of the map, compass, trip computer, and elevation plot. Enabling the Map Data Fields By default, the map does not show data fields.

  • Page 30: System Settings

    • Battery type—allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface—sets the format of the serial interface: ◦ Garmin Spanner—allows you to use the USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port.

  • Page 31: Display Settings

    Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight timeout—adjusts the length of time before the backlight turns off. note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page • Background Color—sets the color used on the device screen. • Screen Capture—allows you to take screen captures on the device.

  • Page 32: Tracks Settings

    Customizing Your Device ◦ Automotive Mode—shows an automotive perspective with next-turn information to use while driving. • Auto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. •...

  • Page 33: Changing The Units Of Measure 31

    • Interval—selects a track log recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more- detailed track, but fills the track log faster. • Auto Archive—selects an automatic archive method to organize your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. •...

  • Page 34: Position Format Settings

    Customizing Your Device Position Format Settings note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears.

  • Page 35: Altimeter Settings

    altimeter Settings Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration—allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the device on. • Barometer Mode ◦ Variable elevation—the barometer functions while you are moving. ◦ Fixed elevation—the barometer functions while you are stationary. •...

  • Page 36: Geocache Settings

    • Program chirp —programs the ™ chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner’s Manual at www.garmin .com. Routing Settings Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method—sets the calculation and guidance method for your routes.

  • Page 37: Marine Map

    ◦ Prompted—allows you to select a route calculation mode before navigating. • Calculates Routes for—optimizes the routes for the selected transportation method. • Lock on Road—locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road. •...

  • Page 38: Fitness

    Customizing Your Device anchored. ◦ off Course Alarm—alarm sounds when you are off course by a specified distance. ◦ Deep Water/Shallow Water— alarm sounds when you enter water of a specific depth. Setting up Marine alarms 1. Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup.

  • Page 39: Tools

    Tools Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page Elevation Plot By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see page Viewing the Calendar and...

  • Page 40: Setting An Alarm

    Tools 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. 4.

  • Page 41: Device Information

    Before you can update the software, you must connect the device to your computer (page 43). 1. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. note: Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings. Viewing Device...
  • Page 42 Device Information Operating From -4°F to 140°F temperature (from -20°C to 60°C) range about the Batteries WaRNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries.
  • Page 43 2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable niMH. Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months, remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Caring for the Device notice Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
  • Page 44 HomePort ™ Go to www.garmin.com • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • JPEG photo files • GPX geocache files Installing a microSD Card note: The microSD card option is available only with the Rino 650 and 655t.
  • Page 45 43). 1. Browse your computer for the file. 2. Select the file. 3. Select edit > Copy. 4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card drive/volume. tIP: You must put photo files in the Garmin\JPEG folder. You must put geocache files in the Garmin\GPX folder.
  • Page 46 Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 43). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. 4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
  • Page 47 Optional accessories, such as mounts, preloaded map memory cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com from your Garmin dealer. Optional Fitness accessories note: The fitness option is available with only the Rino 650 and 655t. Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly. • When paired, your Garmin device...
  • Page 49 Data Field Description Barometer The calibrated current pressure Battery Level The remaining battery power Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Cadence Revolutions of the (cadence crank arm or strides accessory per minute required) Course The direction from your starting location to a destination Depth...
  • Page 50 Appendix Data Field Description ETA at Next The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance Glide Ratio to The glide ratio Dest required to descend from your current...
  • Page 51 Data Field Description Speed The current rate of speed at which you are moving since last reset Speed - The maximum speed Maximum reached since last reset Speed - The average speed Moving Avg of the device while moving since last reset Speed - Your average speed...
  • Page 52 Appendix Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset Trip Time - A running tally of time Moving since the last reset Trip Time - The time spent not Stopped moving since the last reset Trip Time - A running tally of...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Problem My device will not use channels above 15 The screen does not respond How do I reset the device? I want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults My device does not acquire satellite signals My device will not charge...
  • Page 54 If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives See the help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters Go to http://buygarmincom, or contact your Garmin...
  • Page 55 FCC Licensing Information The Rino two-way radio operates on General Mobile Radio Service(GMRS) frequencies regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States. Operation on the GMRS frequencies is subject to rules as specified in 47 CFR Part 95. In order to transmit on GMRS frequencies, you are required to obtain a license from the FCC.
  • Page 56 Index Index AA batteries accessories 45, 52 fitness microSD card acquiring satellite signals active route advanced map setup alarms clock marine tones for weather alerts altimeter calibrating plot type settings ANT+ accessories automotive mode auto zoom backlight 6, 7 BaseCamp batteries 28, 39, 47 about...
  • Page 57 deleting files profiles routes tracks waypoints display backlight backlight timeout screen capture settings downloading software editing profiles routes waypoints elevation plot Family Radio Service (FRS) fitness options Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) geocaches 21, 34 downloading navigating settings...
  • Page 58 Index Peer-to-Peer enabling positioning sending location photos taking uploading and downloading viewing position format power profiles creating push-to-talk radio channels icons scanning set up status indicators recording 16, 30 registering your device reset current track data defaults trip data waypoints routes 21–23 active route...
  • Page 59 recording 16, 30 saving setup viewing track up transferring files using USB wirelessly trip computer troubleshooting unit ID updating software USB cable connecting disconnecting waypoints averaging creating deleting editing navigating to weather alerts Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual zoom Index...
  • Page 60 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www�garmin�com� © 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA...

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