®
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
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.
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
ꢀ
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
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.
ꢁ
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
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.
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
ꢂ
•
•
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
6
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
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 Owner’s 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.
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
ꢃ
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.
ꢄ
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
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.
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
ꢅ
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.
10
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
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.
nOTe: This does not erase any of your
data or settings.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
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.
GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual
11
Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the
USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.
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
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan
April 2010
Part Number 190-01215-01 Rev. A
Printed in Taiwan
|