Garmin Colorado Series User manual

Quick Start Guide
Colorado™Series
all-terrain GPS navigator

Overview Startup
Using the Rock ‘n Roller™
• Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller
to move up and down
menu lists. You can
also move through
the lists by pressing
up, down, left, and
right.
• Press ENTER to
make all selections
on the Colorado.
• Press up, down, left, and right on the Rock ‘n Roller to
pan the map.
Using Soft Keys
The Left soft key and the Right soft key are used to
access specic options that appear on the soft key
labels.
When labeled, press the soft keys to show available
menus.
If a soft key is not labeled, it is not available for that
specic page.
Soft key label
Right soft key
Soft key label
Left soft key
•
•
•
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information
sheet in the product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Left soft key
Rock ‘n Roller
Right soft key
Color
screen
Power key
(backlight)
USB mini-B jack
(under weather cap)
Battery cover
Mounting
spine
Latch
Power key
(backlight)
Weather cap
USB mini-B jack
(under weather cap)
External GPS
antenna connector
(under weather cap)
ENTER key
Rock ‘n Roller
Power key
(backlight)
Power key
(backlight)

Additional Functions
To install batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover
by lifting the latch and
sliding the cover off 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.
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. To remove the carabiner clip, lift the bottom of the clip and
gently push down on the carabiner clip until it releases.
Basic Operation
First-time startup:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo
appears on the screen.
2. Starting the Colorado the rst time requires you to choose
your language, time zone, and Daylight Saving mode.
When the Language page appears, highlight the preferred
language and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the preferred time zone and press ENTER.
4. Highlight the preferred Daylight Saving mode and press
ENTER. The Colorado then shows the Map page.
5. Take your Colorado to an area with a clear view of the sky.
6. If the cursor on the Map page is blinking, wait for the
Colorado to collect satellite data and establish its current
location.
7. To turn off the Colorado, press and hold the Power
key.
NOTE: You must be outdoors with a clear view of the sky to
acquire satellites.
Battery compartment
Battery cover
Latch
Language Time Zone Daylight Saving
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Carabiner Mounted
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Carabiner clip

Waypoints
To use the Shortcuts menu:
1. Select Shortcuts. The Shortcuts
menu appears.
2. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller™ to the
preferred application and press
ENTER.
To mark a waypoint:
1. From the Map page, select
Shortcuts. Rotate the Rock ‘n
Roller and select Mark Waypoint.
The screen shows that the waypoint
was successfully saved. A three-digit
number is assigned to the new
waypoint (your current location).
2. Select Done to save the waypoint.
Select Edit to edit the waypoint
properties. Select Cancel to delete
the waypoint.
To go to a waypoint:
1. Select Shortcuts > Where To? >
Waypoints.
2. Highlight the preferred waypoint
and press ENTER. A green circle
containing the word Go appears.
3. Press ENTER to begin navigating to
the waypoint, or press Options to
project or edit the waypoint.
4. To stop navigation, select Shortcuts
> Stop Navigation.
System Status
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the Power key. The System
Status page on the Colorado appears.
2. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise or counter-clockwise
to increase or decrease the backlight.
3. Select Back to close the System Status page and return to
the previous page.
System Status Page
Backlight
adjustment
Battery level GPS signal
strength
Time, day, and date
NOTE: The System Status page is also a quick way to check
the time, day, date, battery level, and GPS signal strength.
Waypoint Page
Waypoint Saved
Mark Waypoint
on Shortcuts

Map Page
To access the Map page:
1. Select Shortcuts > Map.
2. Select Options to show the Data elds, change the Data
elds, or hide the soft key labels.
To zoom in and out on the Map page:
1. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller clockwise to zoom in.
2. Rotate the Rock ‘n Roller counter-clockwise to zoom out.
Zoom Out View Zoom In View
Zoom scale
To pan across the map:
1 Press up, down, left, and right on the Rock ‘n Roller to
move the cursor on the map.
2. Select Done to stop panning.
Please visit www.garmin.com for additional
documentation and information.
190-00751-01 Rev. A © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text
of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly
prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Gannin 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 Gannin Web site
(www.gannin.com) for current updates and supplemental infonnation concerning the use and operation of this and other Gannin products.
Gannin® is a trademark of Gannin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Colorado™, myGannin™,
Rock 'n Roller™, Dynastream™, ANT
M,
and MapSource® are trademarks of Gannin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be
used without the express permission of Gannin.
The Geocaching 4-box logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak Inc., in the United States and other countries. Used with pennission.
The Wherigo logo is a trademark of Groundspeak in the United States and other countries. Used with Permission. Use of geocaching.com
data is subject to the Geocaching.com Tenns of Use Agreement located at http://www.geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx. The Wherigo
application is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. R ( E
DYNAS IREAM, ..
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. . TEe H N a lOG Y
October 2007
Part Number 190-00751-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
© 2007 Gannin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Gannin International, Inc.
1200 East 151 st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Tel. [phone] or [phone]
Fax [phone]
Gannin (Europe) Ltd.
Liberty House
Hounsdown Business Park,
Southampton, Hampshire, S040 9RB UK
Tel. [phone] (outside the UK)
08082380000 (within the UK)
Fax [phone]
Gannin Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road,
Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated,
downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Gannin. Gannin hereby grants
pennission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one
copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text
of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly
prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Gannin 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 Gannin Web site
(www.gannin.com) for current updates and supplemental infonnation concerning the use and operation of this and other Gannin products.
Gannin® is a trademark of Gannin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Colorado™, myGannin™,
Rock 'n Roller™, Dynastream™, ANT
M,
and MapSource® are trademarks of Gannin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be
used without the express permission of Gannin.
The Geocaching 4-box logo is a registered trademark of Groundspeak Inc., in the United States and other countries. Used with pennission.
The Wherigo logo is a trademark of Groundspeak in the United States and other countries. Used with Permission. Use of geocaching.com
data is subject to the Geocaching.com Tenns of Use Agreement located at http://www.geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx. The Wherigo
application is covered by patent 6,691,032 and US and foreign patents pending. R ( E
DYNAS IREAM, ..
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. . TEe H N a lOG Y
October 2007
Part Number 190-00751-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

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 '0 RoUee
M,
and press the
ENTER key on the Rock '0 RoUer to complete the
selection.
The small arrows (» used in the text indicate that you
should select a series of items.
INTRODUCTION
F or example, if you see "select Shortcuts> Others
>
Calculator" press the Shortcuts soft key, and
using the Rock '0 RoUer, select Others, then select
Calculator.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online
registration today! Connect to our Web site at
http://my.gannin.com. Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using
your Colorado. In the USA contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] or [phone],
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0)
870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000
(within the UK).
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Colorado TM Series Owner's Manual
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 '0 RoUee
M,
and press the
ENTER key on the Rock '0 RoUer to complete the
selection.
The small arrows (» used in the text indicate that you
should select a series of items.
INTRODUCTION
F or example, if you see "select Shortcuts> Others
>
Calculator" press the Shortcuts soft key, and
using the Rock '0 RoUer, select Others, then select
Calculator.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online
registration today! Connect to our Web site at
http://my.gannin.com. Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using
your Colorado. In the USA contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] or [phone],
Monday-Friday, 8 AM- 5 PM Central Time; or go to
www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0)
870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000
(within the UK).
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Colorado TM Series Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Colorado Series Features
Features
300 400i 400c 400t
World Base
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Map
(DEM*)
(Satellite) (Satellite) (DEM*)
U.S. Inland
Lakes
Optional Yes Optional Optional
Mapping
U.S.
Bluechart Optional Optional Yes Optional
Mapping
U.S. TOPO
Optional Optional Optional Yes
Mapping
* Digital Elevation Model
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and maps for use
with the Colorado, refer to the Gannin Web site:
www.gannm.COlTI.
NOTE: Additional, optional maps are available
for the Colorado.
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INTRODUCTION
Colorado Series Features
Features
300 400i 400c 400t
World Base
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Map
(DEM*)
(Satellite) (Satellite) (DEM*)
U.S. Inland
Lakes
Optional Yes Optional Optional
Mapping
U.S.
Bluechart Optional Optional Yes Optional
Mapping
U.S. TOPO
Optional Optional Optional Yes
Mapping
* Digital Elevation Model
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and maps for use
with the Colorado, refer to the Gannin Web site:
www.gannm.COlTI.
NOTE: Additional, optional maps are available
for the Colorado.
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Colorado'" Series Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
Trip Computer 15
Wh
.™
erlgo .
Tracks .
Applications 10
Map Page 10
Geocaching 11
Compass Page 13
Elevation Pial II 14
Table ofContents
Introduction .
Manual Conventions i
Product Registration i
Contact Garmin i
Colorado Series Features ii
Optional Accessories ii
Getting Started 1
Colorado Overview II •••••••••••••••••••••••••• II •••••••••••• 1
Installing
the Batteries 2
Turning the Colorado On and Off 2
Using the Rock 'n Rolier™ 3
Operating the Colorado 3
System Status I Backlight Adjustment. 4
Others .
Share Wirelessly ..
Image Viewer .
3D View .
Calendar .
Sun and Moon .
Hunt and Fish .
15
16
17
17
18
18
18
19
19
Scrolling 4
Entering Text 5
Basic Operation 6
Using Shortcuts 6
Profiles II ••••••••••• IIII II' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6
Creating and Using Waypoints 7
Navigating to a Destination 8
Colorado'" Series Owner's Manual
Route Planner 20
Active Route 21
Waypoint Manager 21
Alarm Clock 1 •••••••••••• 22
Calculator 22
Stopwatch 23
Satellite Page 24
Profile Change 25
Area Calculation 25
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INTRODUCTION
Trip Computer 15
Wh
.™
erlgo .
Tracks .
Applications 10
Map Page 10
Geocaching 11
Compass Page 13
Elevation Pial II 14
Table ofContents
Introduction .
Manual Conventions i
Product Registration i
Contact Garmin i
Colorado Series Features ii
Optional Accessories ii
Getting Started 1
Colorado Overview II •••••••••••••••••••••••••• II •••••••••••• 1
Installing
the Batteries 2
Turning the Colorado On and Off 2
Using the Rock 'n Rolier™ 3
Operating the Colorado 3
System Status I Backlight Adjustment. 4
Others .
Share Wirelessly ..
Image Viewer .
3D View .
Calendar .
Sun and Moon .
Hunt and Fish .
15
16
17
17
18
18
18
19
19
Scrolling 4
Entering Text 5
Basic Operation 6
Using Shortcuts 6
Profiles II ••••••••••• IIII II' •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6
Creating and Using Waypoints 7
Navigating to a Destination 8
Colorado'" Series Owner's Manual
Route Planner 20
Active Route 21
Waypoint Manager 21
Alarm Clock 1 •••••••••••• 22
Calculator 22
Stopwatch 23
Satellite Page 24
Profile Change 25
Area Calculation 25
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