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Garmin Colorado 300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Colorado Series ™ all-terrain GPS navigator...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. 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: Manual Conventions

    Colorado. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. , and press the In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at ™ 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to Contact Support or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

  • Page 4: Colorado Series Features

    * Digital Elevation Model NOTE: Additional, optional maps are available for the Colorado. Optional �ccessories For a list of available accessories and maps for use 400c 400t with the Colorado, refer to the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com. (Satellite) (DEM*) Optional Optional Optional Optional �ccessories...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...i Manual Conventions ... Product Registration ... Contact Garmin ... Colorado Series Features ...ii Optional Accessories ...ii Getting Started ...1 Colorado Overview ... Installing the Batteries ... Turning the Colorado On and Off ... Using the Rock ‘n Roller ...
  • Page 6 ntroductIon Customizing the Colorado ...26 System Setup ... Display Setup ... Shortcuts ... Profile Change ... Map Setup ... Tracks Setup ... Routing Setup ... Marine Setup Page ... Setting Time ... Units Setup ... Position Format Setup ... Heading Setup ... Altimeter Setup ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Colorado Overview Rock ‘n Roller™ Left soft key Colorado Series Owner’s Manual ™ Getting Started USB mini-B jack (under weather cap) Power key (backlight) Right soft key ettInG tarted External GPS antenna connector (under weather cap) Battery cover Mounting spine Latch...

  • Page 8: Installing The Batteries

    Battery cover To turn the Colorado off: Press and hold the Latch The first time you turn the Colorado on, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. NOTE: To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 9: Using The Rock 'N Roller

    Using the Rock ‘n Roller When searching for and selecting different functions on the Colorado, use the Rock ‘n Roller. • The Rock ‘n Roller rotates clockwise and counter- clockwise, and can be used to move through the lists on any of the Colorado screens and to zoom in or out on the map.

  • Page 10: System Status/Backlight Adjustment

    In addition to adjusting the backlight on the Colorado, the System Status page is a quick way to check the time, day, date, battery level, and GPS signal strength. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the 2.

  • Page 11: Entering Text

    Entering Text When entering text, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to select from a list of applicable characters. Selected characters are displayed above the list. To add or edit information: 1. On the Text Entry page, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to the character.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Because the Colorado can be used for a variety of GPS functions, saving specific profiles for different functionalities allows you to quickly move from one type of activity to another. It also allows you to easily share your Colorado with another user.

  • Page 13: Creating And Using Waypoints

    Setting up Profiles The Colorado comes preloaded with five default profiles: Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive, Marine, and Fitness. You can also create your own profiles. See pages 25 and 28. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the Colorado that you might want to return to later or share with other users.

  • Page 14: Navigating To A Destination

    aSIc peratIon Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination with the Colorado either by using the Where To? menu or by choosing a point on the map. Navigating from the Where To? Menu The Where To? menu provides several categories you can use to search for and navigate to destinations.

  • Page 15: Stop Navigation

    Where To? Search Options By default, Where To? searches near your current location, but you can configure it to search near another location. To do a Search Near: 1. Select Shortcuts > Where To?. 2. Select Options > Search Near. 3.

  • Page 16: Pplications

    pplIcatIonS �pplications Map Page To access the Map page select Shortcuts To zoom in and out on the Map page: Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise to zoom in. • • Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller counter-clockwise to zoom out. Map Page with Data Fields >...

  • Page 17: Geocaching

    Colorado using the “Send to GPS” button. NOTE: Downloading geocache locations to your Colorado requires installing the Garmin plug-in. TIP: Registering your Colorado at makes you eligible for a free, 30-day trial premium membership at www.geocaching.com.
  • Page 18 pplIcatIonS To access a downloaded geocache: 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Geocaches Geocaches is currently on your Shortcuts menu). 2. Highlight the preferred geocache and press ENTER. 3. Select Options > Go To Location the geocache. For a complete geocache description, full-screen compass, full-screen map, or to log your attempt select Options.

  • Page 19: Compass Page

    Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display using a pointer. Pointer Compass Page Data fields show information such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time.

  • Page 20: Elevation Plot

    pplIcatIonS Elevation Plot The Elevation Plot page shows you elevation changes over distance or time, or pressure changes over time. You can change the data fields at the top of the page to show various elevation and pressure-related data. The Elevation Plot page options include: Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distance—view changes over a set period of time or over a set distance.

  • Page 21: Trip Computer

    Trip Computer The Trip Computer page provides a variety of useful travel data when using your Colorado. Set in either Automotive Mode or Recreational Mode, the Trip Computer indicates your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics.

  • Page 22: Tracks

    pplIcatIonS elements, overlaying engaging story lines onto a real- world background. You can build and play an exciting adventure game or other innovative activities. To access the Wherigo tutorial: 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Wherigo Tutorial. 2. Read the description and select Play. 3.

  • Page 23: Others

    Others Applications not on the Shortcuts menu are accessible through Others. The following applications are found in Others on most of the default Profile settings on the Colorado. NOTE: When an application is added to Shortcuts it is removed from Others. Others on Shortcuts Colorado...

  • Page 24: Image Viewer

    1. Copy .jpg or .jpeg images from your computer to the Colorado. You can load them directly to the Garmin drive or create a new folder on the Garmin drive (page 37) or insert an SD card in the SD card slot (page 36).

  • Page 25: Sun And Moon

    Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for specified dates, times, and locations. • To view sun and moon locations select Shortcuts > Others > Sun and • To view the sun and moon times on a different date, scroll to the preferred date.

  • Page 26: Route Planner

    pplIcatIonS Route Planner You can plan and create a specific route to navigate using your Colorado. Turn-by-Turn Routes—requires routable cartography and provides along-the-road guidance to a destination. Point-to-Point Routes—provides straight-line guidance to each successive point in the route and does not require special cartography.

  • Page 27: Active Route

    �ctive Route While actively navigating, you can view your progress along a route. To view your active route: 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > �ctive 2. Your current route is shown. 3. Select the preferred point or turn for additional details.

  • Page 28: Alarm Clock

    pplIcatIonS �larm Clock You can set the Colorado to automatically turn on at a specified time. To set the alarm clock: 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > �larm 2. To set the time for the Colorado to turn on, highlight and select Time.

  • Page 29: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch The Colorado includes a stopwatch with a lap timer. The stopwatch can record the lap time based on distance or on a button press. To use the Stopwatch: Shortcuts Others > Stopwatch. 1. Select > 2. Highlight Start and press ENTER. Stopwatch Page 3.

  • Page 30: Satellite Page

    Satellite Page The Satellite page shows the GPS accuracy, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, the current location, and GPS elevation. To access the Satellite page, select > Satellite. To set up Satellite page options: 1. Select Options. 2. To turn GPS off/on, select Use With GPS 3.

  • Page 31: Profile Change

    Profile Change The Colorado is preset with five default profiles: Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive, Marine, and Fitness. To access Profile Change: Shortcuts Others Profile 1. Select > > list of Profiles appears. 2. Highlight and select the preferred Profile to change to and press ENTER.

  • Page 32: Customizing The Colorado

    Language—set the text language on the Colorado. Tones—turn the tones on or off. Interface—set the Colorado interface. • Garmin Spanner—allows you to use the Colorado USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. •...

  • Page 33: Display Setup

    NOTE: System setup options include restoring default settings, viewing the software version on the Colorado, and Advanced NMEA Setup. Setup List Display Setup To change the screen settings select > Display. Backlight Timeout—sets the backlight to stay on when it is turned on, or to turn off after a selected period of time has elapsed.

  • Page 34: Profile Change

    uStomIzInG the olorado • To change the position of the application on Shortcuts select Move Up/Move • To clear all applications from Shortcuts select Clear �ll. • To include all applications in Shortcuts select Include �ll. • To restore default settings, select Defaults.

  • Page 35: Map Setup

    Map Setup To customize the Map page settings select Setup > Map. Orientation—sets how the map is shown on the page. North Up always shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows your current track toward the top of the page.

  • Page 36: Routing Setup

    Shallow Water Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area that is too shallow. Marine Chart—turn Marine Colors, Spot Soundings, Light Sectors, and Symbol Set (Auto, Garmin, NOAA, or International) on or off. Shortcuts >...

  • Page 37: Setting Time

    Setting Time To access the Time Setup page select Setup > Time. Time Format—sets 12- or 24-hour format. Time Zone—set the time zone for your location. Daylight Saving Time—select Automatic Saving Time, to ignore it, or automatically. Set Time Zone Page Colorado Series Owner’s Manual ™...

  • Page 38: Position Format Setup

    Compass—select Auto to automatically switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time. Select use the GPS compass.

  • Page 39: Calibration

    3. A “Calibration Completed” or “Calibration Failed“ message appears after calibration is completed. Fitness Setup To connect an optional Garmin Heart Rate Monitor or Garmin Bike Cadence Sensor to your Colorado, select Shortcuts >...

  • Page 40: Ppendix

    Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. DGPS: 10–16 feet (3–5 meters) 95% typical* WAAS accuracy in North America. Velocity: Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage device, NMEA 0183 Data Storage Life: Map Storage: Accuracy: +/- 2 degrees (+/- 5 degrees extreme...

  • Page 41: Connecting Your Colorado To A Computer

    ™ the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your Colorado when it is connected. USB drivers might be updated periodically. You can find updates at www.garmin.com. Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Trip and ® Waypoints from the Colorado to Your...
  • Page 42 ppendIx Installing and Using an SD Card an SD Card The Colorado has an SD data card slot. You can purchase an SD card programmed with detailed map data. To install or remove an SD card: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the Colorado.

  • Page 43: Data Management

    6. Click Eject when finished transferring the file. Colorado Series Owner’s Manual ™ To delete a file: Open the Garmin or SD card drive/volume. Highlight the file and press the keyboard. WARNING: When deleting files, be careful NOT to delete pre-programmed map data. It is not recoverable.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Carabiner

    ppendIx �ttaching the Carabiner For convenience, a carabiner clip comes with the Colorado. To attach the carabiner clip: 1. Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting spine of the Colorado. 2. Slide the clip up until it locks in place. 3.

  • Page 45: Software License Agreement

    THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

  • Page 46: Index

    3D view altimeter compass � carabiner clip air temperature cleaning instructions alarm clock compass altimeter calibration auto calibration electronic or gps calibration page setup area calculation automotive mode declaration of conformity background options elevation plot backlight options adjustment plot over distance...
  • Page 47 SD card installing recent finds using reset SD card slot elevation plot search near trip computer sending files Rock ‘n Roller Shortcuts cleaning adding applications entering text definition how to use removing applications routes setup options active routes soft key color planning soft keys point-to-point...
  • Page 48 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin prod- ucts, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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