Graco GPS Receiver 62 SERIES User Manual

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GPSMAP 62 series  
quick start manual  
For use with the GPSMAP 62,  
62s, and 62st  
 
acquiring Satellite  
Signals  
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire  
signals.  
1. Go outdoors to an open area.  
2. If necessary, turn on the device.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
3. Wait while the device searches for  
satellites.  
For best results, after you install new  
batteries, update the battery type in the  
system settings (page 10).  
A question mark flashes while the  
device determines your location.  
4. Quickly press  
to open the  
Turning the Device On or  
Off  
backlight status page.  
The GPS bars indicate satellite  
strength. When the bars are green,  
the device has acquired satellite  
signals.  
Press and hold  
.
Setting Your Language  
1. Turn on the unit.  
2. Use the Rocker to select a  
language.  
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Buttons  
QUiT  
Press QUiT to cancel  
or return to the previous  
menu or page.  
EnTEr  
Press EnTEr to select  
options and acknowledge  
messages.  
MEnU  
Press MEnU to open the  
options menu for the page  
that is currently open.  
Press MEnU twice to  
open the main menu  
(from any page).  
PaGE  
Press PaGE to scroll  
through the main pages  
(page 5).  
Press and hold  
the device on and off.  
Quickly press  
the backlight status page.  
to turn  
rocker  
Press up, down, right, and  
left to select menu options  
and to move the map  
cursor.  
to open  
FinD  
Press FinD to open the  
search menu  
in  
Press in to zoom in on  
the map.  
MarK  
Press MarK to save  
your current location as a  
waypoint.  
OUT  
Press OUT to zoom out  
on the map.  
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3. Press Menu.  
waypoints  
Waypoints are locations you record and  
store in the device.  
4. Select Delete > Yes.  
Main Pages  
Creating waypoints  
1. From any page, press MARK.  
The information needed to operate this  
device is found on the following pages:  
map, compass, main menu, and trip  
computer.  
2. Select Done.  
Editing a waypoint  
Before you can edit a waypoint, you  
must create a waypoint.  
Map  
The position icon represents your  
location on the map. As you travel,  
the position icon moves and leaves a  
track log (trail). Waypoint names and  
symbols also appear on the map.  
1. From the main menu, select  
Waypoint Manager.  
2. Select a waypoint.  
3. Select an attribute (such as the  
name or location).  
Changing the Map Orientation  
1. From the map, press Menu.  
4. Enter the new information.  
5. Select Done.  
2. Select Setup Map > Orientation.  
Deleting a waypoint  
1. From the main menu, select  
Waypoint Manager.  
3. Select an orientation:  
Select north up to show north  
at the top of the page.  
2. Select a waypoint.  
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Select Track up to show your  
current direction of travel at the  
top of the page.  
Compass  
When navigating to a destination,  
the bearing pointer points to your  
destination, regardless of the direction  
you are moving. When the bearing  
pointer points toward the top of the  
electronic compass, you are traveling  
directly toward your destination. If  
it points any other direction, turn  
toward that direction until the arrow is  
pointing toward the top of the compass.  
Select Automotive Mode to  
show a perspective view.  
Measuring Distance  
You can move the cursor around the  
map to measure distance from the  
current location.  
1. From the map, press Menu.  
2. Select Measure Distance.  
Calibrating the Compass  
The device automatically begins  
measuring from your current  
location.  
notice  
Calibrate the electronic compass  
outdoors. Do not stand near objects that  
influence magnetic fields, such as cars,  
buildings, or overhead power lines.  
3. Move the cursor to a point you  
want to measure to.  
The distance appears at the bottom  
of the page.  
nOTe: The three-axis compass is  
available only with the GPSMAP 62s  
and GPSMAP 62st.  
4. Press quiT to stop measuring.  
You should calibrate the compass after  
moving long distances, experiencing  
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temperature changes, or changing the  
batteries.  
Trip Computer  
The trip computer displays your current  
speed, average speed, maximum  
speed, trip odometer, and other helpful  
statistics.  
1. From the compass, press Menu.  
2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Customizing Data Fields  
You can customize the data fields  
displayed on each main page.  
Calibrating the Barometric  
altimeter  
nOTe: The elevation plot page is  
available only with the GPSMAP 62s  
and GPSMAP 62st.  
For data field descriptions, see the  
GPSMAP 62 Series Owners Manual.  
You can manually calibrate the  
barometric altimeter if you know  
the correct elevation or the correct  
pressure.  
1. From a main page, press Menu.  
2. Select Change Data Fields.  
3. Select a data field.  
4. Press enTeR.  
1. From the elevation plot, press  
Menu.  
about Tracks  
2. Select Calibrate Altimeter.  
Your Garmin device records a track log  
while you are moving. You can save  
these tracks and navigate using them  
later.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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navigating to a waypoint  
Using the Search Menu  
You can use the search menu to quickly  
find waypoints, tracks, routes, and  
coordinates that you have saved.  
Creating a route  
1. From the main menu, select Route  
Planner > Create Route > Select  
First Point.  
2. Select a category.  
3. Select the first point in the route.  
4. Select use.  
1. From any page, press FinD.  
2. Select Waypoints.  
3. Select a waypoint.  
4. Select Go.  
5. Select Select next Point.  
6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is  
complete.  
Change Your Guidance  
Method  
You can select a guidance method that  
is for off-road use, that follows the  
roads, or that prompts you each time  
you begin navigating.  
A route must contain at least two  
points.  
7. Press quiT to save the route.  
navigating a route  
1. Press FinD.  
2. Select Routes.  
3. Select a route.  
4. Select Go.  
1. From the main menu, select Setup  
> Routing > Guidance Method.  
2. Select an option.  
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Using Sight ‘n Go  
nOTe: Sight ‘N Go is available only  
with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP  
62st.  
You can point the device at an object  
in the distance, such as a bridge, lock  
in the direction, and then navigate to  
the object.  
2. Route the strap through the loop,  
and pull it tight.  
1. From the main menu, select Sight  
n Go.  
attaching the Carabiner  
Clip  
2. Point the device at an object.  
3. Select Lock Direction > Set  
Course.  
4. Use the compass to navigate to the  
object.  
attaching the wrist Strap  
1. Place the loop of the wrist strap  
through the slot opening at the  
bottom of the device.  
1. Position the carabiner clip in the  
slots on the mounting spine.  
2. Slide the clip up until it locks in  
place.  
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removing the Carabiner Clip  
Lift the bottom of the clip, and  
gently push down on the carabiner  
clip until it releases.  
adjusting the Backlight  
Timeout  
1. From the main menu, select Setup  
> Display > Backlight Timeout.  
2. Select a time.  
Maximizing Battery Life  
Selecting the Battery Type  
1. From the main menu, select Setup  
> System > Battery Type.  
Using the Battery Save Option  
Use the battery save option to save  
battery power and prolong battery life.  
2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or  
Rechargeable niMH.  
From the main menu, select Setup  
> Display > Battery Save > On.  
Long-Term Storage  
Decreasing the Backlight  
Extensive use of screen backlighting  
can significantly reduce battery life.  
You can adjust the backlight brightness  
and decrease the backlight timeout to  
maximize battery power.  
When you do not plan to use the  
device for several months, remove the  
batteries. Stored data is not lost when  
batteries are removed.  
1. Quickly press  
to open the  
backlight status page.  
2. Use the Rocker to adjust the  
brightness.  
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nOTe: This does not erase any of your  
data or settings.  
registering Your Device  
Help us better support you by  
completing our online registration  
today.  
Contacting Garmin  
Product Support  
You can contact Garmin Product  
Support if you have any questions  
about this product.  
Keep the original sales receipt, or a  
photocopy, in a safe place.  
resetting the Device  
If your device screen or buttons stop  
responding, you can reset the device.  
In the USA, go to www.garmin  
.com/support, or contact Garmin  
USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or  
(800) 800.1020.  
1. Remove the batteries.  
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)  
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.  
2. Reinstall the batteries (page 2).  
nOTe: This does not erase any of your  
data or settings.  
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com  
/support and click Contact  
Support for in-country support  
information, or contact Garmin  
(Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0)  
870.8501241.  
Updating the Software  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For the latest free software updates  
(excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at  
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries  
Garmin International, Inc.  
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA  
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK  
Garmin Corporation  
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Part Number 190-01215-01 Rev. A  
Printed in Taiwan  
 

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