Garmin Rino 600 User manual

rino® 600 series
owner’s manual

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Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Table of Contents
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Keys3
Manual Conventions 4
Battery Information 4
Acquiring Satellite Signals 6
Registering Your Device 6
Turning On the Backlight 6
Locking the Screen 7

About the Radio 8
Choosing a Channel 8
Radio Settings 9
About Contacts 10
Notes 10
About Peer-to-Peer Positioning  11
Using SAME Weather Alerts 12
Radio Page Status Indicators 13

Waypoints 15
About Sharing Data 16
Tracks 16
Navigating a Saved Track17

Navigating to a Destination18
Map19
Compass 19
Navigating to a Contact 21
Geocaches 21
Routes 21
Using Sight ‘N Go 23

Taking a Photo 24
Viewing Photos 24

Customizing the Data Fields26
Customizing the Home Screen 26
Creating a Custom Prole 26
Customizing Specic Pages 27

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System Settings28
Display Settings 29
Setting the Device Tones 29
Map Settings29
Tracks Settings 30
Changing the Units of Measure 31
Time Settings 31
Position Format Settings 32
Heading Settings 32
Altimeter Settings 33
Geocache Settings 34
Routing Settings 34
Marine Map Settings35
Fitness 36
Resetting Data 36

Trip Computer 37
Elevation Plot37
Viewing the Calendar and
Almanacs 37
Calculating the Size of an Area 37
Setting an Alarm 38
Opening the Stopwatch 38

Updating the Software 39
Viewing Device Information 39
Specications 39
About the Batteries 40
Caring for the Device 41
Data Management 42
Additional Maps 45
Optional Accessories 45
Data Field Options 46
Troubleshooting 51
FCC Licensing Information 53


Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started

 
See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information.
When using your device the rst time,
you should complete the following
tasks to set up the device and get to
know the basic features.
1. Install the batteries (page 4).
2. Register the device (page 6).
3. Acquire satellites (page 6).
4. Set up the radio (page 9).
5. Mark a waypoint (page 15).
6. Record a track (page 17).
7. Navigate to a destination (page 18).
8. Calibrate the compass (page 19).

➌
➊
➋
 
➊
Select to send out a call
tone If enabled
(page 11), the call key
sends your position when
released

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Getting Started
➋
Hold to turn on or off
the device Select to
adjust backlight, volume,
squelch level, and to lock
or unlock the screen
➌
Hold to talk  stands
for push-to-talk

All the pages are found on the home
screen. Use or to scroll through
the pages. The small arrows (>) used in
the text indicate that you should select
a series of items in order, for example,
“Select  > .”

The device operates on the included
lithium-ion battery pack or four AA
batteries.
For tips on maximizing battery life and
other battery information, see page 40.


: The lithium-ion battery pack
can be used only with the Rino® 650
and 655t.
1. Locate the battery pack ➊ that
came in the product box.
➊
2. Align the metal contacts on the
battery pack with the metal contacts
on the back of the device.
3. Gently press the battery pack into
place.

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Getting Started
4. Turn the D-ring clockwise.


Before you use the device the rst
time, charge the battery.
Charging a fully depleted battery takes
6 hours. The device will not charge
when outside the temperature range
from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to
45°C).
1. Plug the AC charger into a standard
wall outlet.
2. Lift weather cap.
3. Plug the small end of the AC
charger into the two-pin connector
➊ .
➊
4. Charge the device completely.
A fully charged battery can run for
up to 14 hours before it must be
recharged.

Instead of the lithium-ion battery pack,
you can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium
batteries. This is especially handy
when you are on the trail and cannot
charge the lithium-ion battery pack.
Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise,
and remove the cover.

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Getting Started
2. Lift the latch on the cover to
separate the battery compartment.
3. Insert four AA batteries, observing
polarity.
4. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the D-ring clockwise.
5. Update the battery type in the
system settings (page 40).


It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area.
2. Turn on the device.
3. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
A question mark ashes while the
device determines your location.
The GPS bars indicate satellite
strength. When the bars are green, the
device has acquired satellite signals.

• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in a safe place.

The backlight will turn off after a
period of inactivity. To change the
backlight timeout, see page 29.
• Select .
• Touch the screen.
Alerts and messages also activate the
backlight.

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Getting Started


The backlight levels vary for the
different power sources. For example,
the highest backlight setting while
running on AA batteries is lower
than the highest while running on the
lithium-ion battery. This is to extend
the AA battery life.
1. While the device is on, select .
2. Use  and  to adjust the brightness
level.

: This action does not lock the
keys.
1. Select .
2. Select .

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
The radio page provides the user
interface for Family Radio Service
(FRS) and General Mobile Radio
Service (GMRS) radio operations.

The Rino has a total of 30 channels and
121 squelch codes.
 
1-7 GMRS and FRS
channels
8-14 FRS channels
15-22 GMRS channels
15R-22R Repeater channels
(page 9).
GMRS frequencies are regulated by the
FCC. In order to transmit on GMRS
frequencies, you must obtain a license
from the FCC (page 53).

1. Select .
2. Select .

1. Select > .
2. Use  or  to select a channel.

You can scan the channels for voice
activity.
Select > .

You can pick which channels and codes
to scan. Selecting specic channels and
codes reduces the scan time and helps
prevent missing a transmission.
1. Select > .
2. Select a channel to add.
3. Select .

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Radio

You can monitor a single channel for
any activity, including static and weak
voice signals. This is helpful if a signal
is going out of range.
Select > .

Select > .
• —enables you to
send your current location after
each transmission (page 11).
• —enables polling.
Polling allows another Rino user to
get your location by sending a poll
request.
• —adjusts power level
on GMRS frequencies.
• —allows you to
search for weather alerts on the
current channel or all available
channels.
• :
◦ —Continuous Tone
Controlled Squelch System
allows you to ignore unwanted
calls from persons using the
same channel.
◦ —Digital-Coded Squelch
allows you to ignore unwanted
calls from persons using the
same channel.
• —enables the
GMRS repeater channels 15R-22R.
GMRS repeater channels are
not available on devices sold in
Canada. Position reporting is not
allowed by the FCC on repeater
channels.
• —allows you to
select the type of headset you are
using. To purchase accessories, go
to http://buy.garmin.com or contact
your Garmin dealer.

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Radio
• —Voice operated
transmission controls the sensitivity
level of any Vox accessory.

The rst time a signal is received from
another Rino user, the new contact
page appears. From that page, you
can show their location on the map,
navigate to their location (page 21), or
add them to your contacts list.

When a new contact signal is received,
the new contact page appears.
Select  to save the contact.

1. Select .
2. Select a contact.
3. Select an item.
4. Select .

1. Select .
2. Select a contact.
3. Select .

: Notes transmit to all users on
your current channel and code.
You can send notes to other Rino users
on your current channel and code. You
can review previously received notes
from your contacts. You can edit and
save favorite notes to quickly send
them later.

1. Select  >  
.
2. Write the note.
The maximum character limit is 13.
3. Select .
4. Select an option:

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Radio
• Select  to send
without saving.
• Select .
• Select .

1. Select  > .
2. Select a note to send.
3. Select .


: Locations may only be sent
once every 30 seconds, due to FCC
restrictions.
You can send your location to another
Rino using peer-to-peer positioning.
You can also track the movement of
other Rino users and navigate to their
locations.


Select >>
>.

Before you can send a location, you
must enable peer-to-peer positioning
(page 11).
1. Select  > .
2. Select .
3. Select a category.
4. Select an item.
5. Select .

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

: SAME weather alerts are
available in the US only on the Rino
650 and 655t.
SAME (Specic Area Message
Encoding) weather alerts allow you to
receive county weather alerts on your
device.
1. From the radio page, select
.
2. Select a channel.
: You can receive SAME
weather alerts only on the current
weather channel.
The weather radio must remain on
until alerts are received.


When you receive a SAME weather
alert, a message appears containing the
alert information. The device shows
your county map with color-coded
watches and warnings.
Select to view the
weather alert on the map.
You can scan over a county warning
on the map and select the information
button to see more detailed
information.

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Radio


 
Activity on
channel
A signal is being
received, but does
not match the current
code
Radio Off The 2-way radio is
turned off
Ready to
transmit of
FRS
FRS channel is
selected and the
device can transmit
Ready to
transmit on
GMRS
GMRS channel is
selected and the
device can transmit
Receiving
transmission
The device
is receiving a
transmission on the
selected channel
Ready to
receive
weather
The device is set to
a weather channel
and waiting to receive
weather broadcast
Receiving
weather
The device is
receiving a weather
broadcast
 
 Radio feature is off
 Transmit power at
1/2 watts FRS
channels transmit on
this level only
 Transmit power at
1 watts
 Transmit power at
2 watts
 Transmit power at
5 watts
: If your device battery is too
low, the power level is decreased
automatically. The transmit power
is limited to 2 watts in Canada. The
maximum output power of the Rino
610 is 1 Watt.

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 
The radio is on
The radio is receiving
The radio is transmitting
Peer-to-peer is enabled
and is ready to transmit
the position
Weather alert is turned
on
The radio is muted
(page 8)

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Waypoints and Tracks


Waypoints are locations you record and
store in the device.

You can save your current location as
a waypoint.
Select .

1. Select > .
2. Select a waypoint.

Before you can edit a waypoint, you
must create a waypoint.
1. Select .
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select an item to edit.
4. Enter the new information.
5. Select .

1. Select  .
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Select .


Waypoint averaging allows you to
increase the accuracy of a waypoint
location by collecting multiple samples
of the waypoint location.
1. Select .
2. Select a waypoint.
3. Move to the location.
4. Select .
5. When the sample condence status
bar reaches 100%, select .
For best results, collect four to
eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between
samples.

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
Your device can send or receive data
when connected to another compatible
device. You can share waypoints,
geocaches, routes, and tracks.


Before you can share data wirelessly
using ANT+™ wireless technology, you
must be within 10 feet (3 m) of the
compatible Garmin device.
1. Select .
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

1. Select >  > 
.
2. Select ,  or
, .
If you select , 
, a line on the map indicates
your track.
3. Select .
4. Select an option:
• To record tracks at a variable
rate that creates an optimum
representation of your tracks,
select .
• To record tracks at a specied
distance, select .
• To record tracks at a specied
time, select .
5. Select .
6. Select an option to record tracks
more or less often.

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Waypoints and Tracks
 : Using the 
interval provides the most track
detail and lls up the device
memory quicker.

The track being recorded is called the
current track.
1. Select   > 
.
2. Select an option:
• To show the current track on the
map, select .
• To show the elevation plot
for the current track, select
.

1. Select   > 
.
2. Select what you want to save:
• Select .
• Select , and select
a portion.

Select  >  > 
 > .

1. Select .
2. Select a track.
3. Select  > .

You must record and save a track
before you can navigate using it.
1. Select .
2. Select a saved track.
3. Select .
4. Select .

18 Rino 600 Series Owner’s Manual
Navigation



You can use the Where To? menu to
nd a destination to navigate to. Not all
Where To? categories are available in
all areas and maps.
1. Select .
2. Select an item.
3. Select .
4. Navigate using the map (page 19)
or compass (page 19).

You can use the search feature to nd
POIs near a point on the map, your
current location, or a waypoint. This
may require additional maps, see
page 45.
1. Select  > .
2. Select an item you want to search
near.
3. Select .
4. Navigate using the map (page 19)
or compass (page 19).

You can navigate back to the beginning
of a track. This can be helpful when
nding your way back to camp or the
trail head.
1. Select   > 
 > .
2. Select .
The map page opens with your
route marked with a magenta line.
3. Navigate using the map (page 19)
or compass (page 19).