Garmin GPSMAP 64s User manual

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© 2014 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Al l rights reserved.Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be
copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin
reserves the right to change or improve its products and tomake changes
inthe
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organization of suchchanges or improvements. Go to Garmin.com for
current updates and supplementalinformation concerning the use of this
product.
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are
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This product is ANT+ T M certified. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list
of compatible productsand apps.
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Table of
Contents
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Device Overview ...................................................................................9
Battery Information...............................................................................9
Installing the NiMH Battery Pack......................................................1. 0
Charging the Battery Pac k ................................................................10
Installing Batteries..............................................................................11
Turning On the Device ........................................................................11
Acquiring Satellite Signals.................................................................12
Keys .....................................................................................................12
Waypoints,Routes, anet Tracks ................................ 13
Waypoints............................................................................................13
Creating a Waypoint..........................................................................13
Projecting a Waypoint .......................................................................13
Navigating toa Waypoint ..................................................................14
Editing a Waypoint ............................................................................14
Deleting a Waypoint ..........................................................................14
Routes..................................................................................................14
Creating a Route...............................................................................14
Editingthe Name ofa Rout e .............................................................14
Editing aRoute..................................................................................14
Viewing a Route on theMap .............................................................15
Deleting a Route ...............................................................................15
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Navigating a Saved Route ................................................................15
Viewing th e Active Route...................................................................15
StoppingNavigatio n ..........................................................................15
Reversing a Route ............................................................................15
Tracks...................................................................................................15
Tracks Settings..................................................................................15
Viewing the Current Track.................................................................16
Saving the Current Track ..................................................................16
Clearing the Current Trac k ................................................................16
Deleting a Track ................................................................................16
Navigating a Saved Trac k .................................................................16
Purchasing Additiona l Maps..............................................................17
Finding an Addres s ...........................................................................17
Using the Main Pages ................................................ 17
Opening the Main Menu .....................................................................17
Map.......................................................................................................17
Changing the Map Orientatio n ..........................................................18
Measuring Distance on the Map .......................................................18
Map Setting s .....................................................................................18
Compass..............................................................................................19
Calibrating theCompass...................................................................19
Using the Compass...........................................................................19
Course Pointe r ..................................................................................19
Navigatingwith Sight 'N Go ..............................................................20
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TripComputer .....................................................................................21
TripComputer Setup Options............................................................21
Elevation Plot ......................................................................................21
Elevation Plot Setting s ......................................................................21
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter..................................................22
Restoring Default PageSettings ....................................................... 22
Main Menu Features and Settings ............................ 23
Geocach es ........................................................................................... 23
Downloading Geocache s ..................................................................23
Navigating toa Geocach e ................................................................. 23
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Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly...........................................24
Setting a Proximity Alarm ..................................................................24
Selecting a Profile...............................................................................25
Area Measurement..............................................................................25
Area Calculatio n ................................................................................ 25
Plowlan d Are a ...................................................................................26
Route Calculation .............................................................................26
Change Measuring Units and Unit Pric e ...........................................27
Satellite Page.......................................................................................27
Satellite Settings ............................................................................... 27
Garmin Adventures.............................................................................28
Sending Files toBaseCamp..............................................................28
Creating an Adventure ......................................................................28
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Starting an
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VIRB™ Remote....................................................................................29
WaypointAveragin g ............................................................................29
Bluetoot h Connecte d Feature s .......................................................... 30
Pairing a Smartphone wit h Your Device............................................30
PhoneNotification s ...........................................................................30
AdditionalMain Menu Tool s ............................................................... 31
Customizing Your Device .......................................... 32
Customizingthe Data Fields..............................................................32
Data Field s ........................................................................................32
System Settings .................................................................................. 37
Seria l Interface Setting s .................................................................... 37
DisplaySettings .................................................................................. 38
Setting the Device Tones .................................................................... 38
Marine Setting s ................................................................................... 38
Setting Up Marine Alarm s .................................................................39
Resetting Dat a ..................................................................................... 39
Changing the Page Sequence ........................................................... 39
Adding a Pag e ................................................................................... 39
Removing aPage..............................................................................40
Changing the Units of Measure ......................................................... 40
Time
Setting s ....................................................................................... 40
Position Format Settings ................................................................... 40
Altimeter Setting s ...............................................................................40
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Routing SeHings
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Profile s ................................................................................................. 41
Creating a Custom Profil e ................................................................ .42
Editing a ProfileName ..................................................................... .42
Deleting a Profil e ............................................................................... 42
Device Informatio n ..................................................... 42
Specifications......................................................................................42
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Registering Your Device.....................................................................43
Support and Updates....................................................................... I 43
Setting Up GarminExpres s .............................................................. .43
Viewing Device Information ··········· ··········· ··········· 43
Contacting Garmin Product Support ................................................43
Turning On the Backlight lllllll··········· ··········· ··········· 43
Maximizing Battery- Life lllllllll··········· ··········· ··········· 44
Turning On BatterySave Mode ........................................................ .44
Turning Off GLONASS ..................................................................... .44
Adjusting the Backlight Brightnes s ................................................... .44
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout ....................................................... .44
About the Batteries.............................................................................44
Selecting the Battery Typ e ............................................................... .45
Long-Term Storage ............................................................................. 45
Optiona l Accessorie s .........................................................................45
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UsingOptional Fitness Accessories..................................................45
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with
Your Garmin Device............................................................................46
Data Management ...............................................................................46
File Type s ..........................................................................................46
Installing a Memory Card ..................................................................46
Connecting the Device t o Your Compute r .........................................47
Transferring Files to Your Device ......................................................48
Disconnecting the USB Cable...........................................................48
Attaching the Wrist Strap...................................................................49
Attaching the Carabiner Clip .............................................................49
Removing the Carabiner Clip............................................................49
Device Care .........................................................................................50
Cleaningthe Device ..........................................................................50
Troubleshooting..................................................................................50
Resetting the Device.........................................................................50
Restoring Al l Default Settings............................................................50
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Internal GPS/GLONASS
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Introduction
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! WARNING
Se e the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings
and other important information.
Device
Overview
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Power key
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Mini-USB port (under
weather cap)
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MCX connector for GPS
antenna (under weather
cap)
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microSD™ card slot (under
batteries )
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Battery compartment
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Mounting spine
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Battery cover D-ring
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Battery Information
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The temperature rating for the
device may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline
batteries can rupture at high
temperatures.
Do not use a sharp object
to
remove batteries.
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ffi CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal
department to properlyrecycle the
batteries.
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NOTICE
Alkaline batteries losea significant
amount of their capacity asthe
temperaturedecreases. Use lithium
batteries when operating the device
in below freezing conditions.
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Installing the NiMH Battery
Pack
The device operates using the
optiona l NiMH battery pack
(purchased separately) or two AA
batteries(Installing Batteries).
1
Turn the D-ring counter-
clockwise , and pull upto
remove thecover.
2 Locate the battery pack < D .
3 Insert the battery pack,
observing polarity.
4
Gentlypress the battery pack
into place.
5
Replace the battery cover, and
turn the D-ring clockwise.
Charging the Battery
Pack
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NOTICE
Toprevent corrosion, thoroughly
drythe
mini-USB port, the weather
cap , and the surrounding area
beforecharging or connecting to a
computer.
Donot
attempt to use thedevice
to
charge a battery that wasnot
providedby Garmin®. Attempting
to
charge a battery that wasnot
providedby Garmincan damage
the device and void the warranty.
Before you can connect the straight
connector of the USB cable toyour
device,you may have toremove
optiona
l mount accessories.
NOTE: The battery will
not
charge when outside the
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temperature range of 0° to 50° C
(32° to
122°F ).
Youcan charge the battery using a
standard wall outlet or a USB port
on your computer.
1 Pull up the weather cap CD from
the mini-USB port
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2 Plug the small end of the
USB
cable into the mini-USB
port.
3 Plug the USB end of the
cable into the AC adapter or a
computer USB port.
4 Plug the AC adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
When you connect the
device
to a power source, the device
turns on.
5 Charge the battery completely.
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Installing Batteries
The handheld device operates
using two AA batteries ( not
included). Use NiMH or lithium
batteries for best results.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-
clockwise, and pull up
to
remove the cover.
2 Insert two AA
batteries,
observing polarity.
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3 Replace the battery cover,
and
turn the D-ring clockwise.
4 Hold 6 .
5 Select Setup > System > AA
Battery Type.
6 Select Alkaline, Lithium,
Traditional NiMH, or
PrechargedNiMH.
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Turning On the Device
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Hold 6.
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FIND
Select to open the
search menu.
MARK
Select to save your
currentlocation as a
waypoint.
QUIT
Select to cancel or
return to the previous
menu orpage.
ENTER Select to select
options and
acknowledge
messages.
AcquiringSatellite Signals Keys
It may take 30 to 60seconds to
acquire satellite signals.
1
Go outdoors to anopen area.
2 If necessary, turn on thedevice.
3
Wait while the device searches
forsatellites.
A question mark flashes while
the device determines your
location.
4 Select to open thestatus
page.
-c U shows theGPS/GLONASS
signal strength.
When the bars are green, the
devicehas acquired satellite
signals.
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MENU Select to open the
options menu for the
page that is currently
open.Select twice to
open the main menu
(from any page) .
PAGE Select to
scroll
through the main
pages.
Select
, , ..,.. , or
to select menu
options and move
the
map cursor.
IN Select to zoom in on
the map.
OUT Select to zoom out on
the map.
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Waypoints, Routes,
and Tracks
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Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record
and store in the device.
Creating a
Waypoint
You can save your current location
as a waypoint.
1 Select MARK.
2 If necessary, select a field
to
make changes to the waypoint.
3 Select
Done.
Projecting a
Waypoint
You can create a new location by
projecting the distance and bearing
from a marked location to a new
location.
1 From the main menu, select
Waypoint Manager.
2 Select a
waypoint.
3 Select MENU >
Project
Waypoint.
4 Enter the bearing, and
select
Done.
5 Select a unit of
measure.
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6 Enter the distance, andselect
Done.
7 Select Save.
Navigating to a
Waypoint
1 Fromthe main menu, select
FIND > Waypoints.
2 Selecta waypoint.
3 Select Go.
Editing a
Waypoint
Before youcan edit a waypoint, you
mustcreate a waypoint.
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Selecta waypoint.
3 Selectan itemto edit, such as
the name.
4 Enter the new information, and
select Go.
Deleting a
Waypoint
1 Select Waypoint Manager.
2 Selecta waypoint.
3 Select MENU > Delete.
Routes
A route is a sequenceof waypoints
or locations that leadsyou to your
fina l destination.
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Creating a Route
1 Select Route Planner > Create
Route Select First Point.
2 Select a category.
3 Select the first pointin the route.
4 Select Use.
5 Select Select Next Point to add
additional pointsto the route.
6 Select QUIT to savethe route.
Editing the Name of a
Route
1 Select Route Planner.
2 Select a route.
3 Select Change Name.
4 Enter the new name.
Editing a
Route
1 Select Route Planner.
2 Select a route.
3 Select Edit Route.
4 Select a point.
5 Select an option:
• To view the point onthe map,
select Review.
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• Tochange the order of the
points on the route, select
Move Up or Move Down.
• Toinsert an additional point on
the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted
before the point you are editing.
• To remove the point from
the
route, select Remove.
6 Select QUIT to save the
route.
Viewing a Route on the
Map
1 Select Route Planner.
2 Select a
route.
3 Select View
Map.
Deleting a
Route
1 Select Route Planner.
2 Select a
route.
3 Select Delete Route.
Navigating a Saved
Route
Before you can navigate using a
saved route,you must create a
route.
1 Select FIND > Routes.
2 Select a
route.
3 Select
Go.
Viewing the Active Route
1 While navigating a route, select
Active Route.
2 Select a point in the route
to
view additional details.
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Stopping Navigation
Select FIND> Stop
Navigation.
Reversing a
Route
1 Select Route Planner.
2 Select a
route.
3 Select Reverse
Route.
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Tracks
A track is a recording of your path.
The track log contains information
about points along the recorded
path,including time, location, and
elevation for each point.
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Tracks Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
Track Log: Turns track recording
on or off.
Record
Method:Sets a track
recording method. Auto
records the tracks at a
variable
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rate to create an optimum
representation of your
tracks.
Recording Interval: Sets a track
log recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates a
more-detailed track, but fills the
track log faster.
Auto Archive: Sets an automatic
archive method to organize your
tracks. Tracks are saved and
cleared automatically.
Color: Changes the color of the
track line on the map.
Viewing the Current
Track
1 From the main menu, select
Track Manager > Current
Track.
2 Select an option:
• Toshow the current track on
the map, select View Map.
• To show the elevation
plot
for the current track, select
Elevation Plot.
Saving the Current Track
1 Select Track Manager >
Current Track.
2 Select an
option:
• Select Save Track to save
the
entire track.
• Select Save Portion, and
select a portion.
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Clearing the Current Track
Select Track Manager >
Current Track>
Clear Current
Track.
Deleting a Track
1 Select Track Manager.
2 Select a
track.
3 Select Delete.
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Navigating a Saved Track
Before you can navigate a saved
track,you must save a track.
1 Select FIND > Tracks.
2 Select a saved
track.
3
SelectGo.
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Purchasing Additional
Maps
1 Goto your device product page
at(Garrnin.com}.
2
Click the Mapstab.
3
Followthe on-screen
instructions.
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Finding an Address You
can use optiona l City
Navigator® maps to search for
addresses.
1
SelectFIND > Addresses.
2
Select the country or state, if
necessary.
3
Enter thecity or posta l code.
NOTE: Not allmapdata
provides postalcodesearching.
4
Select thecity.
5
Enter the house number.
6
Enter the street.
Using the Main
Pages
The information needed to
operatethis device is found on the
main menu, map , compass, trip
computer, and elevation plot pages.
SelectPAGE to choose the
activemain page.
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Opening the Main Menu
The main menugives you access to
setup screens including waypoints,
tracks, and routes. SeeMain Menu
Features and Settings formain
menu settings pages.
From any page, select MENU
twice.
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Map
.i represent s your location on the
map.As you travel, .i moves and
leaves a tracklog ( trail ) . Waypoint
names and symbols appear onthe
map.When you are navigating to
a
destination, your route is marked
with a colored line on the map.
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Changing the Map Orientation
1 From the map, select MENU.
2 Select Setup Map >
Orientation.
3 Select an
option:
• Select North Up to show
north
at the top of the page.
• Select Track Up to show your
current direction of trave l at the
top of the page.
• Select Automotive Mode t o
show an automotive perspectiv e
with the direction
of travel at the
top.
Measuring Distance on
the
Map
You can measure the distance
between two locations.
1 From the map, select a location.
2 Select MENU >
Measure
Distance.
3 Move the pin to another
location
on the map.
MapSettings Select Setup
>
Map. Orientation:Adjusts how
th e map
is shown on the page.
North
Up shows north at the top
of
the page. Track Up shows
a
top-down view with your
current
direction of travel toward the top
of the page. Automotive Mode
shows an 3D automotive view
with the direction of travel at
the
top.
Guidance Text: Sets when the
guidance text appears on the
map.
Data
Fields: Customizes the data
fields and dashboards of the
map, compass, elevation plot,
and trip computer.
Map
Information:Enables or
disables the maps currently
loaded on the device.
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Advanced Map Settings
Select Setup > Map > Advanced
Map
Setup.
Auto Zoom: Automatically
selects
the appropriate zoom level for
optimal use on your map. When
Off is selected,you must zoom
in or out manually.
Zoom
Levels:Adjusts the zoom
level at which map items
will
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appear.Themap items will not
appearwhen the map zoom
levelis
higher than the selected
level.
Text Size : Selects the text size for
map items.
Detail : Selectsthe amount ofdetail
shown on the map.
Showingmore detailmay cause
the mapto redraw more slowly.
Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief
on the map (if available) or turns
off shading.
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Compass
When navigating, points to
your destination,regardless of
the direction you aremoving.
When
points toward the top
of theelectronic compass , you are
traveling directly toward your
destination. If points any other
direction, turn until it points toward
the top of thecompass.
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Calibrating the Compass
Before you can calibrate the
electroniccompass,you must be
outdoors, away from objects that
influence magnetic fields,such as
cars , buildings, or overhead power
lines.
Thedevice hasa 3-axis electronic
compass
. You should calibrate
the compass after moving long
distances, experiencing
temperature changes , or changing
the
batteries.
1
From the compass, select
MENU.
2
Select Calibrate Compass >
Start.
3
Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Using theCompass
Youcan use the compass to
navigate an active route.
1
Select PAGE.
2 Hold the device level.
3 Follow to your destination.
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Course Pointer
The course pointer ismost
usefu l when youare navigating
on
water or where there areno
major obstacles in your path. It
can alsohelp you avoid hazards
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near the course, such as shoals or
submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from
the compass, select MENU
> Setup Heading > Go To
Line/
Pointer > Course ( COl ) .
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The course pointer G) indicates
your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination.
The course deviation indicator
(CDI) ® provides the indication
of drift
(right or left) from the
course. The scale
@ refers to the
distance between dots @ on the
course deviation indicator, which
tell you how far off course you
are.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
Youcan point the device at an
object in the distance, lock in the
direction, and navigate to the
object.
1 Select Sight 'N Go.
2 Point the device at an object.
3 Select Lock Direction >
Set
Course.
4 Navigate using the compass.
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Heading Settings
Youcan customize the compass
settings.
Select Setup >
Heading.
Display: Sets the type of directional
heading shown on the
compass.
North Reference: Sets the north
reference used on the compass.
Go To Line/Pointer: Sets the
behavior of the pointer that
appears on the map. Bearing
points in the direction of your
destination. Course shows your
relationship to the course line
leading to the destination.
Compass: Automatically switches
from an electronic
compass
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