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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 62 series ® owner’s manual For use with the GPSMAP 62, 62s and, 62st...
  • Page 2 Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Restoring Default Page Settings ........11 Getting Started ....Map...........11 Compass ......... Manual Conventions ....Using the Compass ....Device Overview......Using Sight ‘N Go ....Battery Information ....Elevation Plot......Installing the Batteries ....Opening the Main Menu ..Turning the Device On or Off ..
  • Page 4 Attaching the Carabiner Clip..Altimeter Settings ....Caring for the Device ....Geocache Settings ....Troubleshooting ....... Routing Settings ...... Index ........Fitness ........Profiles........Appendix ......Registering Your Device ..Updating the Software ..... Viewing Important Device Information ......Contacting Garmin Product...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    1. Install the batteries (page 2. Turn on the device (page 3. Acquire satellites (page 4. Mark a waypoint (page 5. Navigate a route (page 6. Record a track (page 7. Calibrate the compass (page 13). GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Device Overview

    (under ™ batteries). Available only on the GPSMAP 62s and the GPSMAP 62st. Battery compartment Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries

    For best results, after you install new device determines your location. batteries, update the battery type in the 4. Quickly press to open the system settings (page 37). backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Press OUT to zoom out on the map. QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. ENTER Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Editing A Waypoint

    2. Select a waypoint. coordinates that you have saved. 3. Press MENu. 1. From any page, press FIND. 4. Select Delete. 2. Select Waypoints. 3. Select a waypoint. 4. Select Go. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Routes

    A route must contain at least two points. • Review—shows the point on the map. 7. Press quIT to save the route. • Move Down (or up)—changes the order of the point on the route. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Viewing The Active Route

    2. Select a route. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. 3. Select Delete Route. 4. Select the route again. Navigating a Route 5. Select View Map > Go. 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Routes. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Additional Maps

    1. Press FIND. 2. Select Addresses. 3. Enter the country. 4. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Select the city. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Tracks

    • Distance—records tracks at a specified distance. About Tracks • Time–records tracks at a Your Garmin device records a track log specified time. while you are moving. You can save these tracks and navigate to them later. • Auto—records tracks at a...

  • Page 14: Viewing The Current Track

    2. Select what you want to save: 3. Select a saved track. • Save Track—saves the entire active track. 4. Select Go. • Save Portion—allows you to select a portion of the current track to save. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Using The Main Pages

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. From a main page, press MENu. 2. Select Restore Defaults. 3. Press ENTER. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Measuring Distance

    NOTE: Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw • Map Orientation—allows you to slowly. select how the map is displayed • Shaded Relief—shows detail relief (page 11). on the map (if available) or turns off shading. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Compass

    1. From the compass, press MENu. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Using The Compass

    1. From the main menu, select Sight ◦ True—sets true north as the ‘N Go. heading reference. 2. Point the device at an object. ◦ Magnetic—automatically sets 3. Select Lock Direction > Set the magnetic declination for Course. your location. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Elevation Plot

    3. Follow the on-screen instructions. a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass—starts the compass calibration (page 13). GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Opening The Main Menu

    See page 18 main menu settings pages. • Adjust Zoom Ranges—adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the From any page, press MENu elevation plot page. twice. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Trip Computer

    From the trip computer, press MENu. • Reset—resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. • Big Numbers—changes the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Main Menu Features And Settings

    (page 39). device. You must be within 10 feet 3. Go to www.garmin.com/products (3 m) of the compatible Garmin device. /communicator. Sending and Receiving Data 4. Download the Garmin 1. From the main menu, select Share Communicator plug-in. Wirelessly.

  • Page 23: Proximity Alarms

    For more information about customizing your profile, see page GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Satellite

    • Sun and Moon—displays sunrise and sunset times along with the • Single Color—allows you to moon phase. select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 • Stopwatch—allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging—allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Customizing Your Device

    Accuracy of GPS The margin of error for accessory per minute. required) your exact location. For example, your Course The direction from your GPS location is starting location to a accurate to within destination. +/- 12 feet. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 27 **Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats (heart rate monitor per minute (bpm). **Elevation The highest elevation required) - Maximum reached. **Elevation The lowest elevation - Minimum reached. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28 The current rate of acquire data (page 26). speed at which you Time of Day The current time of are moving since last day based on your reset. time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Waypoint at Dest. The last point on reset. a route to your Trip Time - Total A running tally of destination. distance traveled since Waypoint at Next The next point on your the last reset. route. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: System Settings

    Global Positioning System user-entered data or map data, such information from a device as street names. supplying RTCM data in an • Battery Type—allows you to select SC-104 format. the type of battery you are using. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Display Settings

    ◦ Fishing (requires marine maps)—displays a detailed Setting Up Tones view of bottom contours and Your Garmin device allows you to depth soundings. Simplifies map customize the key tones and message presentation for optimal use beeps, or to turn off tones.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Marine Alarms

    1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. Enter a distance. 4. Select Done. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Resetting Data

    2. Select a page. Resetting Data 3. Select Move. You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or 4. Move the page up or down the list. restore default values. 5. Press ENTER. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Customizing The Unit Settings

    1. From the main menu, select Setup chart that specifies a different position > units. format. 2. Select a setting. From the main menu, select Setup > 3. Select a unit for the setting. Position Format. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Altimeter Settings

    ◦ Elevation/Distance—records • Barometer Mode elevation changes over a distance. ◦ Variable Elevation—the barometer functions while you ◦ Barometric Pressure—records are moving. barometric pressure over a period of time. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Geocache Settings

    ◦ Manual—allows you to select calculating your route. the next point on the route by ◦ Off Road—calculates point-to- using the point on the active point routes. route page. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Fitness

    Deleting a Profile 1. From the main menu, select Setup You can select Recreational, or save a > Profiles. custom profile for your device. 2. Select a profile. To change profiles, see page 3. Select Delete. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or 1. Go to www.garmin.com (800) 800.1020. /webupdater. • In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. NOTE: This does not erase any of your data or settings.

  • Page 39: Using The Backlight

    2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in. the GPSMAP 62st: (W × H × D) (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) • No memory battery is required. Weight 7.8 oz. (222.3 g) with batteries Computer interface GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Maximizing Battery Life

    Availability (SA) Using the Battery Save Option Program when Use the battery save option to save activated. battery power and prolong battery life. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Decreasing The Backlight

    Stored data is not lost when WARNING  batteries are removed. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Buying Optional Accessories

    You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Data Management

    • GPI custom POI files from the each time it is activated. This Garmin POI Loader. process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and Installing a microSD Card only takes a few seconds when NOTE: The microSD card option is...
  • Page 44 Appendix purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can be used to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, microSD card routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. slot 1.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Usb Cable

    2. Select the file. charging or connecting to a computer. 3. Select Edit > Copy. 1. Connect the USB cable to a USB 4. Open the “Garmin” or memory card port on your computer. drive/volume. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the 5.

  • Page 46: Deleting Files

    2. Disconnect the device from your (page 39). computer. 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or Attaching the Wrist Strap volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or 1. Place the loop of the wrist strap volume.

  • Page 47: Attaching The Carabiner Clip

    Lift the bottom of the clip and 3. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently push down on the carabiner gently wipe the screen with the clip until it releases. cloth. GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    (page 37). long. How do I know my On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and device is in USB mass the USB symbol. On your computer, you should see a new storage mode? removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers.
  • Page 49 Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your list of drives. Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 50: Index

    ANT+ accessories long-term storage profiles area calculation compass routes AutoLocate calibrating tracks navigating waypoints setup options display backlight 35, 37 connecting backlight BaseCamp USB cable backlight timeout batteries 22, 26, 36 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 tracks changing orientation fitness options datum detail PAGE button Garmin Product information pages Support measuring distance adding a page geocaches 18, 32 setup options removing downloading showing tracks sequence navigating viewing routes position format GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 52 USB Rocker sun and moon times wirelessly routes system settings trip computer active route troubleshooting avoidance GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Index unit ID updating software USB cable connecting disconnecting waypoints averaging creating deleting editing navigating to wrist strap zooming 4, 12 zoom ranges GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 56 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. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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