Garmin Colorado 300 User manual

Colorado™Series
Owner’s Manual
all-terrain GPS navigator

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Colorado™Series Owner’s Manual i
IntroductIon
Introduction
This manual includes information for the following
products:
Colorado
™
300
Colorado 400i
Colorado 400c
Colorado 400t
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to select something, highlight
the item using the Rock ‘n Roller
™
, and press the
ENTER key on the Rock ‘n Roller to complete the
selection.
The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you
should select a series of items.
For example, if you see “select Shortcuts > Others
> Calculator” press the Shortcuts soft key, and
using the Rock ‘n Roller, select Others, then select
Calculator.
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Product Registration
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registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep
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place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any
questions while using your Colorado. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by
phone at [phone] or [phone].
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at
0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click
Contact Support for in-country support information,
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See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in
the product box for product warnings and other important
information.

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Colorado Series Features
Features 300 400i 400c 400t
World Base
Map
Yes
(DEM*)
Yes
(Satellite)
Yes
(Satellite)
Yes
(DEM*)
U.S. Inland
Lakes
Mapping
Optional Yes Optional Optional
U.S.
BlueChart
®
g2
Mapping
Optional Optional Yes Optional
U.S. TOPO
Mapping Optional Optional Optional Yes
* Digital Elevation Model
NOTE: Additional, optional maps are available for the
Colorado.
Optional �ccessories�ccessories
For a list of available accessories and maps for use
with the Colorado, refer to the Garmin Web site:
www.garmin.com.

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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................i
Manual Conventions .................................................. i
Product Registration .................................................. i
Contact Garmin.......................................................... i
Colorado Series Features ..........................................ii
Optional Accessories .................................................ii
Getting Started....................................................1
Colorado Overview ................................................... 1
Installing the Batteries............................................... 2
Turning the Colorado On and Off.............................. 2
Using the Rock ‘n Roller ........................................... 3
Operating the Colorado............................................. 3
System Status/Backlight Adjustment ........................ 4
Scrolling .................................................................... 4
Entering Text ............................................................. 5
Basic Operation..................................................6
Using Shortcuts......................................................... 6
Proles ...................................................................... 6
Creating and Using Waypoints.................................. 7
Navigating to a Destination ....................................... 8
�pplications......................................................10
Map Page................................................................ 10
Geocaching............................................................. 11
Compass Page ....................................................... 13
Elevation Plot .......................................................... 14
Trip Computer ......................................................... 15
Wherigo™................................................................ 15
Tracks ..................................................................... 16
Others ..................................................................... 17
Share Wirelessly ..................................................... 17
Image Viewer .......................................................... 18
3D View................................................................... 18
Calendar ................................................................. 18
Sun and Moon......................................................... 19
Hunt and Fish.......................................................... 19
Route Planner ......................................................... 20
Active Route............................................................ 21
Waypoint Manager .................................................. 21
Alarm Clock............................................................. 22
Calculator................................................................ 22
Stopwatch ............................................................... 23
Satellite Page.......................................................... 24
Prole Change ........................................................ 25
Area Calculation...................................................... 25

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Customizing the Colorado...............................26
System Setup.......................................................... 26
Display Setup.......................................................... 27
Shortcuts................................................................. 27
Prole Change ........................................................ 28
Map Setup............................................................... 29
Tracks Setup ........................................................... 29
Routing Setup ......................................................... 30
Marine Setup Page ................................................. 30
Setting Time ............................................................ 31
Units Setup ............................................................. 31
Position Format Setup ............................................ 32
Heading Setup ........................................................ 32
Altimeter Setup ....................................................... 32
Calibration............................................................... 33
Fitness Setup .......................................................... 33
�ppendix ...........................................................34
Specications.......................................................... 34
Connecting Your Colorado to a Computer .............. 35
Data Management .................................................. 37
Important Information Concerning Battery Usage... 37
Attaching the Carabiner .......................................... 38
Caring for the Colorado........................................... 38
Software License Agreement .................................. 39
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)............................. 39
Index ..................................................................40

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

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Installing the Batteries
The Colorado operates on two AA batteries (not
included). You can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium
batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery
cover by lifting the latch
and sliding the cover
off the back of the
Colorado.
2. Insert the batteries,
observing the diagram
molded into the battery
compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover
by sliding it back onto the
Colorado and fastening
the latch.
NOTE: Remove batteries when you do not plan to use
the Colorado for several months. Stored data is not lost
when batteries are removed.
Turning the Colorado On and Off
To turn the Colorado on:
Press and hold the Power key until the Garmin
logo appears on the Colorado.
To turn the Colorado off:
Press and hold the Power key.
The rst 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.
When you turn the Colorado on for the rst time, the
Colorado sequences through several setup screens:
language selection, time zone, and daylight saving time
mode. For complete information on initial Colorado
setup, see the Colorado Series Quick Start Guide.
CAUTION: Certain settings on the Colorado
can shorten battery life. See page 37 for complete
information on battery life.
Battery cover
Latch
Battery compartment

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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.
ENTER key
Highlight options and pan the map by pressing up,
down, left, or right.
To select a highlighted item, press the ENTER key
in the center of the Rock ‘n Roller.
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Operating the Colorado
Power key—press and hold the Power key to turn
the Colorado on or off. Press quickly and release to
access the System Status page.
Select—highlight an area on the screen with the
Rock ‘n Roller and press ENTER to make a selection.
Soft keys—the Left soft key and the Right soft key are
used to access specic functions that appear on the soft
key labels.
Restore Defaults—factory settings that are saved in
the memory of the Colorado. If you customize the
settings on the Colorado, you can revert to the factory
settings by choosing Restore Defaults.
Soft key label
Right soft key

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System Status/Backlight
�djustment
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 Power key.
2. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise or counter-
clockwise to increase or decrease the backlight.
3. Select Back to return to the previous page.
System Status Page
Backlight
level
Battery level
GPS signal
strength
Time, day,
and date
Scrolling
When moving through a list to select applications,
options, or locations, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to the
preferred item. If a list is longer than the page can
display, scroll indicators appear at the top and the
bottom of the page, indicating that more selections are
available.
Scroll
indicator
Scroll
indicator
Scroll Indicators

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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. Press ENTER to select the
character. For spaces between words or numbers,
select _ (underscore).
2. Select Done when text entry is complete.
OR
Select Cancel to end information entry without
saving and return to the previous page.
Text Entry Page
Selected
characters

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Basic Operation
Applications you typically use on the Colorado are
accessed from Shortcuts. Whether using the map
or compass, marking a waypoint, or setting up the
Colorado, Shortcuts is the starting point.
Using Shortcuts
To access the Shortcuts menu, press the Right soft
key any time it is labeled Shortcuts and rotate the
Rock ‘n Roller to view the available applications. The
applications that are not in Shortcuts can be accessed
through Others.
NOTE: For complete information on Shortcuts, see
page 27.
Shortcuts Menu
Proles
Proles are a collection of settings that allow you
to optimize your Colorado from one type of use to
another, such as moving from recreational use to
automotive. Because the Colorado can be used for a
variety of GPS functions, saving specic proles 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.

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Setting up Proles
The Colorado comes preloaded with ve default
proles: Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive,
Marine, and Fitness. You can also create your own
proles. 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. You can mark waypoints at any time
on the Colorado.
To mark a waypoint:
1. From Shortcuts, rotate the Rock ‘n Roller and
select Mark Waypoint. The new page shows that
the waypoint was successfully saved. A default,
three-digit number is assigned to the new waypoint
(your current location).
Mark Waypoint on Shortcuts
2. To edit the new waypoint, highlight Edit and press
ENTER.Highlight Done and press ENTER to
save the changes. Highlight Cancel to delete the
waypoint.
NOTE: Press and hold ENTER to quickly mark a
new waypoint.

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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.
Where To? on Shortcuts
To access the Where To? menu:
1. Select Shortcuts > Where To?.
2. Select the preferred search category.
3. Select a point. A green circle containing the word
Go appears at the bottom of the page.
4. Press ENTER to begin navigating to the selected
point.
The Where To? menu categories may include:
Recent Finds—shows a list of the items you have
searched for or gone to recently.
Waypoints—a list of waypoints stored on the Colorado
(page 7).
Tracks—a list of tracks on your Colorado (page 29).
Geocaches—a list of downloaded geocaches (requires
downloading from www.geocaching.com).
Routes—a list of routes stored on the Colorado
(pages 20 and 30).
All POI (Points of Interest)—if supported by the
preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of
Interest categories may be listed.

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Where To? Search Options
By default, Where To? searches near your current
location, but you can congure it to search near another
location.
To do a Search Near:
1. Select Shortcuts > Where To?.
2. Select Options > Search Near.
3. Highlight and select the type of search.
4. Navigate to the selected location.
Navigating from the Map Page
You can use the preloaded or optional mapping on the
Colorado to navigate directly to a destination.
To navigate to a point on the map:
1. On the Map page, use the Rock ‘n Roller to
move the pointer to a preferred location and press
ENTER. A green circle containing the word Go
appears at the bottom of the page.
2. To start navigating to the point, press ENTER.
Begin Navigating Page Stop Navigation
on Shortcuts
Stop Navigation
When navigating to a waypoint or to other destinations,
the Stop Navigation icon appears in the Shortcuts
menu. Select Stop Navigation at any time to stop
navigation. This option is only available when you are
navigating.

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�pplications
Map Page
To access the Map page select Shortcuts > Map.
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
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Zoom Out View Zoom In View
Zoom scale
To pan across the map:
1 To start panning, press up, down, left, and right on
the Rock ‘n Roller to move the pointer on the map.
2. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller to zoom in and out on
the map page at the location of the pointer.
2. Select Done to stop panning and zooming.
To review a point on the map:
1. When the pointer is on a location you want to
review, press ENTER. Detailed information about
the selected point appears.
2. Select Back when nished.
3. Select Done to stop panning.

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To show or hide data elds:
1. To show the data elds on the Map page, select
Options > Show Data Fields.
2. To hide the data elds, select Options > Hide Data
Fields.
To change the data elds:
1. Select Options > Change Data Fields.
2. Use the Rock ‘n Roller to select the data eld to
change.
3. Press ENTER to change the selected eld. Scroll
through the list of data eld options (examples:
Odometer, Pointer, Speed, Temperature - Air, Trip
Odometer, and so forth) and press ENTER to
change the eld.
NOTE: For Map setup information,
see page 29.
Geocaching
Geocaching is a high-tech version of treasure
hunting. Geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS
coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the
geocache. Using your Colorado, you can search the
backwoods or urban streets to nd the hiding spot of
the geocache.
The rst step in using your Colorado to hunt and nd
geocaches is to download a geocache from
www.geocaching.com. The Colorado is supported
by the site, and after registering, you can download
geocaches directly to your 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 my.garmin.com
makes you eligible for a free, 30-day trial premium
membership at www.geocaching.com.

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To access a downloaded geocache:
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Geocaches (unless
Geocaches is currently on your Shortcuts menu).
2. Highlight the preferred geocache and press ENTER.
3. Select Options > Go To Location to navigate to
the geocache.
For a complete geocache description, full-screen
compass, full-screen map, or to log your attempt select
Options.
Geocache List Page
Geocache Page Geocache
Description Page
To mark a geocache as Found:
1. After nding a geocache, select Options > Log
�ttempt > Found.
2. Select �dd Comment to record a note, or Find
Next Closest to navigate to the next geocache site.
NOTE: Use the Options menu on the Geocache
description page to access hints for geocaches.
NOTE: For more information on geocaching, visit
www.geocaching.com.

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Compass Page
During active navigation, the Compass page guides
you to your destination with a graphic compass display
using a pointer.
Compass Page
The compass
ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Pointer
Data elds show information such as current speed,
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The compass ring indicates your heading, and the
pointer tells you what direction you should be headed
to reach your destination.
Calibrating the Compass
You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
When you calibrate the compass, hold the Colorado
level and do not stand near objects that inuence
magnetic elds, such as cars, buildings, or overhead
power lines.
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1. From the Compass page, select Options >
Calibrate Compass.
2. Press ENTER to start the calibration, and follow the
on-screen directions.
NOTE: Calibrate the compass after moving large
distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.

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Elevation Plot
The Elevation Plot page shows you elevation changes
over distance or time, or pressure changes over time.
You can change the data elds 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.
Elevation Plot Page
View Elevation Plot or View Pressure Plot—view a
plot of elevation changes that occur over a set distance
or view changes in the barometric pressure for a set
period of time.
Change Data Fields—select the type of data you want
to show in the data elds.
Reset—reset the elevation data and the maximum
elevation data.
To adjust the zoom levels:
To adjust the distance or time scale (along the
bottom), press left on the Rock ‘n Roller to
zoom in and press right on the Rock ‘n Roller to
zoom out.
To adjust the elevation scale or pressure (along
the left), press down on the Rock ‘n Roller to
zoom in and press up on the Rock ‘n Roller to
zoom out.
To review data at any point:
Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller counter-clockwise to
move backward on the plot chart and clockwise to
move forward.
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