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1. reading LAR Homs e CE e 357 G L a TT gaa air 008 39T owners manual l A GARMIN 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 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 Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission 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 Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify a
2. Managing Information From Other Vessels Using DSC Information To edit or interact with DSC distress calls and position reports select a distress call or position report from the DSC List e Edit add a name to the DSC call or report to help better identify the vessel by MMSI number e Navigate To set the selected DSC call or report as a navigation destination See page 13 for information about navigating to a destination e Create Waypoint mark a waypoint at the position of the selected DSC call or report See page 21 for more information about waypoints e Clear Report delete the selected DSC call or report Deleting All Received DSC Information From the Home screen touch Information gt Other Vessels gt DSC List gt Menu gt Delete All to delete the list of all received DSC distress calls and position reports GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 31 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Use the Configure menu to configure general unit settings Use the Menu screen on various chart screens to configure chart specific information Configuring System Settings From the Home screen touch Configure gt System Simulator turn Simulator Mode On or Off Touch Setup to set Simulator options Language touch the on screen language Beeper Display set beeper and display options e Beeper touch Beeper to set when the unit makes audible sounds The settings are Off Alarms
3. To follow a direct course on the Compass screen 1 After you set a course from the Home screen touch Dashboard gt Compass 2 Follow the orange corrected course pointer and steer off course to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles on the water 3 When you are off course turn toward the orange corrected course pointer to reduce the shaded orange Course to Steer and continue to the next turn in the route or to your destination GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Using the Dashboard Using the Numbers Screen To view important navigation numbers such as heading and GPS speed from the Home screen touch Dashboard gt Numbers For more information on configuring the Numbers screen see page 41 Using the Trip Screen The Trip screen provides helpful statistics about your trip To view the Trip screen from the Home screen touch Dashboard gt Trip Resetting Trip Screen Information 1 From the Trip screen touch Menu 2 Touch an item to reset that category of information on the Trip screen or touch Reset Alll GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 25 Marine Mode Viewing Almanac Data Marine Mode Viewing Almanac Data Use the Information screen to access almanac data about tides and currents as well as sun and moon celestial data You can also select tide current and celestial information for a specific station directly from the Navigation chart Touch near the desired station When the p
4. e Safe Height set the minimum height using chart height datum of a bridge that your boat can safely travel under 35 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Keel Offset offset the surface reading for the depth of a keel making it possible to measure depth from the bottom of the keel instead of from the transducer location Enter a positive number to offset for a keel Enter a negative number to compensate for a large vessel that may draw several feet of water To adjust the Keel Offset 1 From the Home screen touch Configure gt My Boat gt Keel Offset 2 Use the on screen keyboard to specify the offset e f you are measuring down to the keel Intelliducer installed at the water line enter a positive number e f you are measuring up to the water line Intelliducer installed on the keel enter a negative number 3 Touch Done to accept the number Turn Transition Distance set how far before a turn in a route that you transition to the next leg Configuring Other Vessels From the Home screen touch Configure gt Other Vessels NOTE To configure AIS or DSC information for other boats your unit must be connected to an external AIS or DSC device 36 AIS turn AIS on or off AIS alerts you to area traffic by providing boat IDs position course and speed for boats that are within range and equipped with a transponder DSC turn DSC on or off AIS Alarm AIS only set an alarm to soun
5. indicate satellite strength When at least one of the bars is green your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals Now you can select a destination and navigate to it GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual G G C eur ins oc Wherentio k Dashboard a information Marine Mode Home Screen Usage mode A boat icon represents marine mode and a car icon represents automotive mode Touch this icon to change modes GPS satellite strength Battery status Current time Home screen categories and actions Touch an icon to view the associated menu or perform the associated action Marine Mode Getting Started ee Directly to a Destination 2 From the Home screen touch Charts gt Navigation Chart On the Navigation chart touch the place you would like to navigate to Touch ES and S to zoom in and out Touch anywhere on the chart and drag it to pan the map e For more information on using charts see page 8 When the pointer icon is on the location you want to navigate to touch Navigate To gt Go To Follow the magenta line drawn between your current location and your destination Navigate with caution avoid land masses and obstacles while following the line to your destination Tips In addition to navigating directly to your destination you can create a route or allow the device to create a route For advanced navigation options see page 13 You can also use the Co
6. testore the original security settings Restoring All Settings 1 Touch Tools gt Settings 2 Touch Restore 3 Touch Yes GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 59 Appendix Appendix Calibrating the Screen Power the unit on in Marine Mode or switch to Marine Mode See page 32 for calibration instructions Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 If your GPSMAP 620 stops responding turn off the GPSMAP 620 and then turn it back on If this does not help reset your GPSMAP 620 by removing and re connecting the battery Updating the Software 1 Go to www garmin com products webupdater and download WebUpdater to your computer 2 Connect the GPSMAP 620 to your computer using the mini USB cable 3 Run WebUpdater and follow the on screen instructions After confirming that you want to perform an update WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on your GPSMAP 620 56 Clearing User Data CAUTION This deletes all user entered information 1 Hold your finger on the upper left corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while turning on the GPSMAP 620 2 Keep your finger pressed on the screen until the pop up window appears 3 Touch Yes to clear all user data All original settings are restored Any items that you have saved are erased Battery Information To maximize the life of the battery do not leave your GPSMAP 620 in direct sunlight and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat The battery icon in the c
7. 3 Touch the button under the setting name to change it Changing the System Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt System GPS Simulator turn on the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation and to save battery power Usage Mode change to marine mode Units change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles Keyboard touch QWERTY for a layout similar to a computer keyboard or touch ABC for an alphabetical layout About display the GPSMAP 620 software version number the unit ID number and the audio version number You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data see page 58 Restore trestore the system settings GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Advanced Configuration Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt Navigation Route Preference select a preference for calculating your route e Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance e Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive Off Road to calculate point to point routes without roads Avoidances select the road types you want to avoid on your routes Restore restore the original navigation settings Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt Display Color Mode select Daytime for a light background Nighttime for a dark
8. Change Distance Change Time specify the distance or time from the point at which the alarm will sound Anchor Drag set an alarm to sound when you drift a specified distance from your current location Off Course set an alarm to sound when you steer a specified distance from your current course Setting System Alarms From the Home screen touch Configure gt Alarms gt System Clock set an alarm using the system GPS clock The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work GPS Accuracy set an alarm to sound when the GPS location accuracy falls outside the specified value GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Setting Sonar Alarms From the Home screen touch Configure gt Alarms gt Sonar NOTE You must connect an optional sonar module and a transducer using NMEA 0183 to receive sonar information Shallow Water Deep Water set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than or greater than the specified value Water Temp set an alarm to sound when the transducer reports a temperature that is 2 F 1 1 C above or below the specified temperature Configuring My Boat From the Home screen touch Configure gt My Boat Auto Guidance select the Auto Guidance parameters for your boat e Safe Depth set the minimum depth using chart depth datum to allow when calculating an auto guidance path A safe depth of less than one meter 1s not allowed when using Auto Guidance
9. Delete deletes the waypoint e Move moves the position of the waypoint Touch a new location on the Navigation chart to move the waypoint e Back returns to the Navigation chart maang Waypoint Details From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Waypoints to display the list of all waypoints or touch a waypoint on the Navigation chart Touch the name of the waypoint you want to edit Touch Edit Waypoint Touch the waypoint attribute you want to change O A W N Enter the new name symbol or value Changing the Position of a Waypoint 1 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Waypoints to display the list of all waypoints or touch a waypoint on the Navigation chart Touch the name of the waypoint you want to move Touch Edit Waypoint gt Position Touch Use Chart or Enter Coordinates If entering coordinates use the on screen keyboard to enter the new coordinates for the waypoint If using the chart touch the new location and then touch Move Waypoint O A W N 22 Deleting a Waypoint or MOB 1 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Waypoints List 2 Touch the name of the waypoint or the MOB you want to delete 3 Touch Delete Using Tracks A trailing line on the chart indicates your active track The active track holds 10 000 track points You can specify whether the active track stops at 10 000 track points or overwrites the e
10. GPS go to www garmin com aboutGPS Extras and Optional Accessories For more information about optional accessories go to http buy garmin com or www garmin com extras or contact your Garmin dealer Specifications Physical size W x H xD 6 in x 4 in x 1 7 s in 151 mm x 102 49 mm x 47 25 mm Weight 17 3 oz 490 4 g Display 5 3 16 in 132 mm diagonal 800 x 480 pixels bright WVGA landscape display white backlight touchscreen Case Waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 Operating temperature range From 5 F to 131 F from 15 C to 55 C Charging temperature range From 32 F to 113 F from 0 C to 45 C GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Appendix Data storage Internal memory and optional removable SD card Data stored indefinitely Computer interface USB 2 0 high speed and full speed mass storage Operating system Garmin Charge time Approximately 6 hours Power input 11 32 Vdc vehicle power using vehicle power cable or AC power using the included AC adapter Usage 12 W max Battery life Up to 9 hours with minimum backlight and up to 5 hours with maximum backlight Battery type User replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery GPS receiver High sensitivity Acquisition times Warm lt 1 sec Cold lt 33 sec Factory Reset lt 36 sec Average acquisition times for a stationary receiver with a clear view of the sky Compass safe distance 17 in 43 18 cm 59 Appendix Declarati
11. Only and On Key and Alarms default e Display touch Display to open the display menu Backlight Slider adjust the intensity of the backlight o gt Color Mode touch Color Mode to select Day Colors or Night Colors or touch Auto to allow the device to automatically adjust the colors 32 Volume adjust the volume levels Screenshot Capture togegle the screenshot capture feature on and off With the screenshot capture on touch and hold Home on any screen to take a screenshot The screenshot is saved to an inserted SD card Calibrate Touch Screen touch the dots as they appear to calibrate the touchscreen GPS view GPS information and change GPS settings Skyview view the GPS satellite constellation WAAS EGNOS toggle WAAS in North America or EGNOS in Europe on or off WAAS EGNOS can provide more accurate GPS position information however when using WAAS EGNOS the device takes longer to acquire satellites Speed Filter set the speed filter to On Off or Auto The speed filter averages the speed of your boat over a short period of time for smoother speed values System Information view system information restore factory settings view the event log and save system information Factory Settings erase all user settings and return the device to factory default settings Event Log view a list of system events Select an event to view additional information GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manu
12. Road If you are not following roadways as you navigate use Off Road mode Touch Tools gt Settings gt Navigation gt Route Preference gt Off Road gt OK 48 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Using the Map Your route is marked with a magenta line As you travel your GPSMAP 620 guides you to your destination with voice prompts arrows on the map and directions at the top of the map A checkered flag marks your destination If you depart from the original route your GPSMAP 620 recalculates the route and provides new directions Lone Elm Ra paa ea x PTT T aie i 257 Menu 3 56 Automotive Mode Map Page TIP A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways This icon displays the current speed limit of the roadway GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Using the Map Touch to view the next turn Touch to view the turn list Touch to zoom in and zoom out Touch the vehicle icon to view the Where Am I page G Touch to view the Trip Computer Next Turn When you are navigating a route the next turn shows the turn on the map and the distance and time left before you reach the turn To view an upcoming turn on the map touch the turn indicator on the map or touch any turn from the turn list Turn List When you are navigating a route the turn list displays turn by turn instructions for your entire route and the distance be
13. Screen After you create an automatic course using Guide To a magenta line appears The magenta line represents the suggested passage between the start point and the end point and does not move even when you veer off course 1 After you set an automatic course using Guide To from the Home screen touch Charts and then touch Navigation Chart Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D 2 Follow the magenta line from the start point to the end point 3 Steer off course to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles on the water 18 4 When you are off course steer back to the magenta line when the path is clear NOTE When following a course important navigation information appears in a data bar along the top of the chart To adjust the settings of the data bar see page 37 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Where To Use the Where To menu on the Home screen to search for and navigate to nearby fuel repairs and other services as well as waypoints and routes oe For Marine Services From the Home screen touch Where To gt Offshore Services 2 Touch the marine service category to which you want to navigate A list of the 50 nearest locations appears including the distance and bearing to each 3 Touch the marine service item you want to navigate to 4 Touch Go To Route To or Guide To to set the selected marine service as a navigation destination See page 13 for details about navigating to a
14. chart specific AIS display settings AIS Display Range specify the distance from your boat on the navigation chart where AIS icons are visible Projected Heading specify the amount of time ahead of an AIS target to project the heading of the AIS target Details togele AIS details on the Navigation chart on or off GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual o Trails show trails behind AIS icons on the Navigation chart for a position history of the other vessel Specify the amount of time behind each AIS icon you want to maintain a trail Stop Navigation stop active navigation Configuring Navigation Chart Setup and Appearance From the Navigation chart touch Menu gt Navigation Chart Setup Photos enable and configure BlueChart g2 Vision high resolution satellite imagery See page 11 Tides Currents togegle the tide station icons and current station icons on or off Service Points toggle the marine services icons on or off Roses enable information roses around the boat icon Touch the rose you want to view on the chart Touch None if you do not want a rose to appear on the chart NOTE You must connect an optional NMEA0183 wind sensor to view the True Wind and Apparent Wind roses Data Bars control how charting numbers appear on the screen 37 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Choose to show or hide the numbers by category When set to Auto the overlay numbers appear only when
15. corrected course to travel to your destination or steer back to the magenta line direct course Home Mank Corrected lt course Following a Direct Course on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual G Marine Mode Navigating Adamin Direct course Corrected course Following a Direct Course on the Adding the Last Turn Mariner s Eye 3D Screen 2 Touch Add Turn NOTE When following a course important navigation information 4 To add an additional turn touch another location where you appears in a data bar along the top of the chart To adjust the want to make a turn working backward from the destination settings of the data bar see page 37 and then touch Add Turn You can add up to 250 turns to a EE route a a Route Route To When the pointer icon is on the location you want to a e E navigate to or you have selected a destination using Where To Mw touch Navigate To gt Route To 2 Touch the location where you want to make the last turn toward your destination we Diets al Ganceli Route Adding an Additional Turn GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Navigating 5 Touch Done to complete creating the route and to set the course or touch Cancel Route to delete the route 500m i toa a da sie Panning Complete Route Saving a Created Route Route To You can save up to 50 routes with up to 250 turns in each route 1 After you create a
16. destination Searching for Waypoints NOTE You must create waypoints before you can search for and navigate to them 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Waypoints A list of saved waypoints appears sorted by distance including the distance and bearing to each GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Where To 2 Touch the waypoint you want to navigate to 3 Touch Navigate To to set the selected waypoint as a navigation destination See page 13 for information about navigating to a destination Searching for Saved Routes 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Routes 2 Touch the saved route you want to navigate 3 Touch Navigate To to navigate the selected route and choose how you want to navigate it See page 16 for information about navigating routes e Forward Navigate the route from the start point to the end point e Backward Navigate the route in reverse from the end point to the start point e Offset Navigate a course parallel to the route that is a specified distance from the route First choose the direction and side of the offset then specify the offset distance from the route Marine Mode Where To Searching for Saved Tracks 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Tracks 2 Touch the saved track you want to navigate 3 Touch Follow Track to navigate the selected saved track See page 22 for more information about tracks Searching by Name Use the S
17. directly to the PC the GPSMAP 620 1 Power on the unit in marine mode or switch to marine mode 9 SD d 2 Connect the device to your computer using a mini USB cable sing an SD car Insert the SD card into your GPSMAP 620 device The unit 3 From MapSource acs a mae gt Send to Device places a file on the card that provides information to MapSource 4 From the Send to Device window select the GPSMAP 620 to format data This only needs to be done the first time you 5 Click Send copy or merge MapSource data to your device from a specific SD card 2 Check your MapSource version on your PC by clicking Help gt About MapSource If the version is older than 6 12 2 update to the most current version by clicking Help gt Check for Software Updates or check the Garmin Web site at www garmin com 3 Insert the SD card into an SD card reader that is attached to the PC 4 From MapSource click on Transfer gt Send to Device 5 From the Send to Device window select the drive for the SD card reader and the types of data you want to copy to your device 6 Click Send 7 Insert the SD card into your device 8 From the Home screen on your device touch Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer 9 Touch Replace From Card or Merge From Card to copy or merge the data into your device GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 29 Marine Mode Managing Information From Other Vessels Marine Mode Managing Information From Ot
18. mounting bracket is not wired through the ignition or a switch the GPSMAP 620 will drain the boat battery even when powered off Remove the device from the mounting bracket to avoid draining the boat battery GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Getting Started To remove the battery pack 1 Remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket 2 On the back of the device lift up the battery locking ring and turn it counter clockwise 3 Tilt the battery pack away from the device and lift it out To Insert the battery pack 1 On the back of the GPSMAP 620 fit the bottom of the battery pack into the device 2 Tilt the battery pack towards the device until it is tight 3 Turn the locking ring clockwise to lock the battery pack in place Important battery notes e Before using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time charge the battery for at least six hours e The lithium ion battery pack used in the device is primarily a backup battery source Use the device in a mount with external power whenever possible Getting Started If the device will not be used for an extended time longer than one week remove the battery pack 7 CAUTION The GPSMAP 620 is waterproof to the IPX7 standard only when the battery is connected and locked in place Use extreme caution around water when removing the battery from the device Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital Inserting an SD Card SD Card To preserve the IPX7 water resistanc
19. that category 1s active e Cruising GPS speed and GPS heading o Data Bar Setup specify the position of the data bar on the Navigation chart and specify the contents of the fields e Navigation GPS speed distance to destination arrival time off course bearing to destination and GPS heading When set to Auto these numbers appear only when navigating to a destination o Data Bar Setup toggle the Route Leg data field shows additional route information and specify how each data field provides navigation information by time or by distance e Fishing Depth water temperature and water speed Depth temperature and water speed are only available when connected to a sonar unit e Sailing Water speed wind speed wind angle and Wind Velocity Made Good VMG Wind speed angle and VMG are only available when connected to an optional NMEA 0183 wind sensor 38 Wind choose the type of wind data used in the sailing data fields apparent or true Chart Appearance customize the appearance of the Navigation chart e Orientation changes the perspective of the map display o North Up set the top of the map display to a north heading o Head Up set the top of the map display according to your heading The heading line appears vertically on the screen if it is shown o Course Up set the map so the direction of navigation is always up Detail adjust the amount of detail shown on the map Heading L
20. to change modes Battery status Current time Touch to change time settings G Touch to find a destination G Touch to view the map Touch to adjust the volume G Touch to use the tools such as Settings and Custom Routes GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Finding Your Destination The Where To menu provides several different categories for you to use when searching for addresses cities and other locations The detailed maps loaded in your GPSMAP 620 contain millions of points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto services Back Spal 4 Select a destination Holiday Inn Olathe 101 W 131st St Olathe KS 66061 913 829 4000 Back Map 5 Touch Go A TIP Touch and to see more choices GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Getting Started Adding a Stop You can add a stop called a Via Point to your route The GPSMAP 620 gives you directions to the Via Point and then to your final destination 1 With a route active touch Menu gt Where To 2 Search for the extra stop 3 Touch Go 4 Touch Add as Via Point to add this stop before your destination Touch Set as New Destination to make this your final destination Taking a Detour 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Detour The GPSMAP 620 attempts to get you back on your original route as quickly as possible If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option th
21. trip log 55 troubleshooting 60 true north 33 turn by turn directions 49 turn list 49 U unit ID 53 units of measure changing 33 updating maps 58 software 56 usage mode 5 53 USB 60 eject 51 mass storage mode 51 user data clearing 28 user data delete 56 user mag var 33 V vehicle icon 55 via point adding 43 viewing currents 26 user data 28 Vision BlueChart g2 10 VMG 38 voice language 54 W waypoints creating 9 21 deleting 21 22 viewing 28 WebUpdater 56 Where Am I 52 Where To 44 48 wind speed 38 zoom 8 10 11 47 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2008 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com November 2008 Part Number 190 01006 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan
22. 0 cesses 6 Searching by Name eee ee eee ee 20 Saving Your Current Location sese ee eee eee 6 Marine Mode Using Waypoints and Tracks cc ccccccccccccccess 21 Navigating Directly to a Saved Location T Using Man Overboard MOB Waypoints SEE E E 21 Stopping Navigation sese eee eee T Marking a Waypoint at Your Current Localion 21 Adjusting the Volume asees se seer ee ereer seer ereenn T Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chant 21 Aaj sting IE BACKIQN csssisccsiesissccionseansemvietsncisennsanssteact Editing Waypoint Detalls 22 li GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual SUING TACKS is aac capeerannts racecar te E ES 22 Marine Mode Using the Dashboard sss sssss sese 24 Using the Compass Screen eee eee ee eee 24 Using the Numbers Screen eee ee eee eee eee 25 Using the Trip Screen eee eee eee ee eee eee 25 Marine Mode Viewing Almanac Data ssssssss sss ss sees sss 26 Viewing Tide Station Information sees eee ee eee eee 26 Viewing Current Information eee eee eee eee e eee ee 26 Viewing Celestial lInromaiion sese eee eee eee e eee eee 27 Marine Mode Managing User Data sss sss sees sees ss 28 Transferring Data Waypoints Routes Tracks to or From an SD Card scisncscinttnseavensvandiuataicstinsdbacadeoniauendecadexetsnnabacss 28 BacKing up Data to PC sin ctascasciitenscntassuiastnncaatnaddartesanaqucastesaen 28 Copying or Merging MapSource Data to the GPSMAP 620 29 Marine Mode Managing Information From Other Vessels asi
23. 2 Vision has the following features e Mariner s Eye 3D provides a view from above and behind the boat for a three dimensional navigation aid The BlueChart g2 Vision Mariner s Eye 3D is more detailed than the standard Mariner s Eye screen e Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater three dimensional view that visually represents the sea floor according to the information on the chart e Fishing Charts displays the chart with enhanced bottom contours and without navigational data This chart works well for offshore deep sea fishing s High Resolution Satellite Imagery provides high resolution satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on the Navigation chart s Detailed Roads and POI data displays roads restaurants and other points of interest POIs along the shore e Auto Guidance uses specified safe depth safe height and chart data to suggest the best passage to your destination GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Using Mariner s Eye 3D When using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card you can view the Mariner s Eye 3D screen The Mariner s Eye 3D screen is similar to the Mariner s Eye screen page 10 but is much more detailed This view is helpful when navigating tricky shoals reefs bridges or channels and is beneficial when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or anchorages Mariner s Eye 3D provides a three dimensional view of both the shore and sea floor To access th
24. GPSMAP 620 contains sensitive electronic components that can be permanently damaged if exposed to excessive shock or vibration To minimize the risk of damage to your GPSMAP 620 avoid dropping your unit and operating it in high shock and high vibration environments Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 620 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the outer casing of the unit not the touchscreen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe it dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Touch Screen Clean the touchscreen with a soft clean lint free cloth Use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaner if needed Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the touchscreen 57 Appendix ere ng Your GPSMAP 620 Do not store the GPSMAP 620 where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage e Although a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touchscreen never attempt this while operating a vehicle Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen because damage might result Water Immersion The unit is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse Avoiding The
25. T MTW and VHW sentences s NMEA High Speed supports the input or output of high speed 0183 data for most AIS receivers NMEA 0183 Setup enable or disable NMEA 0183 output for route sentences system sentences and adjust Garmin NMEA settings 34 e Posn Precision adjust the number of digits Two Digits Three Digits or Four Digits to the right of the decimal point for transmission of NMEA output e Waypoint IDs select how the unit outputs waypoint identifiers Names or Numbers Enabling or Disabling NMEA 0183 Output Sentences 1 From the Home screen touch Configure gt Communications gt NMEA 0183 Setup 2 Touch a setting Route System or Garmin 3 Touch the NMEA output sentence 4 Touch Off to disable or touch On to enable the NMEA 0183 output sentence Configuring Alarm Settings You can configure the GPSMAP 620 to alert you when certain events occur Setting Navigation Alarms From the Home screen touch Configure gt Alarms gt Navigation Arrival sets an alarm to sound when you arrive at a predetermined point GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual e Type set the alarm to sound either at the Destination Only or at the Destination and Turns when navigating a route with turns e Activation set the criteria for the alarm The Distance setting sounds the alarm when you are a specified distance from the point The Time setting sounds the alarm when you are a specified time from the point e
26. a Home Location eee eee ee 44 O0 Page 6 0 0 eee eee eee ee nee 45 Finding a Place by Spelling the Name see eee eee ee 45 Searching Near Another Location eee eee 45 lil Table of Contents Finding Recently Found Places sss sese eee eee 45 ETIE E E 46 Finding a Place Using the Map eee ee eee 46 Using Custom Routes ccccsssssssssssssssssssssssrsssssssersessrees 47 Entering Coordinates sss sese eee ee eee 48 Navigating Off Roa eee eee 48 Automotive Mode Using the Map csscsessseseeees 49 NEXE TON e as ne ere eer Keema ernie frrrter mete treet ee 49 TOM 6 dT 49 TUD COMPULSI TTT 50 Automotive Mode Managing Files sss sss esse sees sees 51 LO AMIN t aT Si Deleting Files sse esse eee eee ee eee ee S Automotive Mode Using the Tools sss sss sss sss ssssssss sss 52 OUS srr penne nenueesatatins 52 Where Am IY 52 Picture VIWE sseni n n en aE EE E 52 MY DATI E AEREE De Automotive Mode Advanced Configuration 53 Changing the System SettingS ccccssssssssssssessseseeees 53 Changing the Navigation Setfings eee eee eee e 53 Adjusting the Display Settings sese eee eee eee 53 Adjusting the VOIUMG cccssscsscssssssssssesssssessrssnesseeseeses 54 Adjusting the Backlog eee 54 Updating the Time Settings eee eee ee eee eee eee 54 Setting the Languages sees eee ee eee ee eee eee eee 54 Changing the Map Settings ee eee eee eee eee eee 54 Changing Security Setti
27. a on a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card to automatically suggest a passage from your current location to the destination page 17 After you set the course follow the course using the Navigation chart the Mariner s Eye screen or the Mariner s Eye 3D screen Setting a Direct Course Go To When the pointer icon 1s on the location you want to navigate to or you have selected a destination using Where To touch Navigate To gt Go To Following a Direct Course Go To on the Navigation Chart Mariner s Eye Screen or Mariner s Eye 3D Screen After you set the course using Go To a magenta line represents the direct course from the start point to the end point and does not move even when you veer off course A CAUTION When using Go To a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects 14 In the center of the magenta line is a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course from your current location to the end point The corrected course line is dynamic and it moves with your boat when you veer off course 1 After you set a course from the Home screen touch Charts and then touch Navigation Chart Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D 2 Follow the magenta line direct course 3 Steer off course to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles on the water 4 When you are off course follow the purple line
28. a power outlet in your vehicle TIP If the bottom surface of the automotive mount slides on the dash due to dust and dirt build up wipe it clean using a wet cloth To place the GPSMAP 620 in the mounting bracket 1 Flip up the locking tab on top of the mounting bracket 2 Fit the bottom of the device into the cradle 3 Tilt the device back until it stops 4 Flip down the locking tab to hold the device in the mounting bracket To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket 1 Flip up the locking tab on top of the mounting bracket 2 Tilt the device forward and lift it out of the mounting bracket a Placing the GPSMAP 620 in the Mounting Bracket GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Powering the GPSMAP 620 On and Off Power on the GPSMAP 620 e f the mounting bracket on your boat or in your car is connected to power the device powers on when you place it in the mount To power on the device manually press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the screen Power off the GPSMAP 620 e When you remove the device from the mounting bracket you will be prompted to continue on battery power Touch Turn Off to power off the device e To power off the device manually press and hold the Power key until the unit powers off A NOTE If you manually turn off the device while it is connected to a power source it will continue to charge the battery T CAUTION If the marine
29. ag Var Automatic Magnetic Variation automatically set the magnetic declination for your location e True set true north as the heading reference e Grid set grid north as the heading reference 000 e User Mag Var set a custom magnetic variation value Position Format select the coordinate system in which a given location reading appears Do not change the position format unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Map Datum select the coordinate system in which the map is structured The default setting is WGS 84 Do not change the map datum unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format 33 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Time change time settings e Time Format set the time format 12 hour 24 hour or UTC for time readings e Time Zone set the time zone displayed for time readings Configuring Communications Settings From the Home screen touch Configure gt Communications Port Types select the input output format Garmin Data Transfer NMEA Std or NMEA High Speed for each port to use when connecting your unit to external NMEA devices to a computer or to other Garmin devices e Garmin Data Transfer a proprietary data transfer protocol that is used to interface with Garmin computer programs e NMEA Std supports the input or output of standard NMEA 0183 data DSC and sonar NMEA input support for the DP
30. al e Save to Card only use this option if instructed to do so by a Garmin Product Support Specialist Speed Sources specify the sensor used for Wind numbers Touch Wind to toggle between Water from a water speed sensor and GPS from the calculated GPS speed Usage Mode change to automotive mode Changing Units of Measure From the Home screen touch Configure gt Units System Units specify system wide units of measure Statute mh ft F Metric kh m C Nautical kt ft F or Custom Touch Custom to individually define units of measure for s Depth set the units of measure for depth to Feet Fathoms or Meters e Temperature set units of measure for temperature to Fahrenheit F or Celsius C A NOTE You must be receiving NMEA sonar depth data or using a Garmin sounder module to view depth and temperature information e Distance set the units of measure for distance readings Miles Kilometers or Nautical Miles e Speed set the units of measure for Vessel Speed and for Wind GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Speed readings Miles Per Hour Kilometers Per Hour or Knots e Elevation set the units of measure for elevation readings Feet or Meters e Atmospheric Pressure set the units of measure for atmospheric Millibars or Inches of Mercury pressure readings Heading set the reference used in calculating heading information e Auto M
31. arine Mode Viewing Almanac Data Viewing Celestial Information You can view celestial almanac data for your present location You can view information about sunrise sunset moonrise moonset moon phase and approximate sky view location of the sun and moon To view celestial information from the Home screen touch Information gt Celestial e Touch Change Date gt Manual to view information for a different date e Touch the left and right arrows to view celestial information for a different time on that date e Touch Moon Phase to view the moon phase at the specified date and time Touch Show Skyview to return to the celestial sky view e Touch Next Day or Previous Day to view celestial information for a different day GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 27 Marine Mode Managing User Data Marine Mode Managing User Data To view and manage user data from the Home screen touch Information gt User Data e Waypoints List display a list of all saved waypoints e Routes display a list of saved routes e Tracks display a list of saved tracks e Data Transfer transfer waypoints routes and tracks to and from an SD card e Clear User Data erase all user waypoints routes and tracks Transferring Data Waypoints Routes Tracks to or From an SD Card 1 Insert an SD card into your device see page 4 2 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer Select an option e S
32. arliest points see page 41 To toggle the display of tracks on or off from the Navigation chart touch Menu gt Waypoints and Tracks gt Tracks To disable the recording of tracks from the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Tracks gt Active Track Options gt Record Mode gt Off GPSMAP 620 Owners Manual Marine Mode Using Waypoints and Tracks Saving the Active Track A NOTE You can also navigate a saved track from the saved tracks You can save up to 20 tracks with up to 700 points per saved track list Information gt User Data gt Tracks gt Saved Tracks 1 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Tracks gt Save Active Track Editing or Deleting a Saved Track 1 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt 2 Touch either the time the current track began recording or Tracks gt Saved Tracks touch Entire Log 2 Touch the track you want to edit or delete Clearing the Active Track 3 Touch Edit Track From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Tracks e Name change the name of the saved track gt Clear Active Track gt OK The track memory 1s cleared the l e Track Color change the color of the saved track current track continues to be recorded e Save Route save the saved track as a saved route Following the Active Track e Delete to delete the saved track 1 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Track
33. ave To Card save waypoints routes and tracks to the SD card e Merge From Card transfer data from the SD card to the unit and combine it with existing user data e Replace From Card overwrite items on your device 28 e Copy Built In Map copy the pre loaded basemap on the GPSMAP 620 to and SD card for use with compatible Garmin PC software products ala up Data to a PC Insert an SD card into your device see page 4 2 From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Save to Card A list of user created data files appears Create a new data file on the card if you have not created one previously Touch Add New File and enter a file name Remove the SD card from the device and insert it into an SD card reader that is attached to a PC From Windows Explorer open the Garmin UserData folder on the SD card Copy the lt filename gt ADM file on the card and paste it to any location on the PC Restoring Backup Data to your Device k Copy the lt filename gt ADM file from your PC to an SD card in a folder named Garmin UserData Insert the SD card into your device From the Home screen on your device touch Information gt User Data gt Data Transfer gt Replace From Card Touch the name of the data file you want to restore GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Managing User Data Copying or Merging MapSource Data to Connecting the device
34. background or Auto to automatically switch between the two Screen Shot turn on Screen Shot mode Touch amp to take a screen shot The picture bitmap file is saved in the Garmin scrn folder on the GPSMAP 620 drive 53 Automotive Mode Advanced Configuration Brightness adjust the backlight brightness level Reducing the backlight brightness increases your battery life TIP you can also adjust the brightness level from any screen by pressing and quickly releasing the dN Power key Restore testore the original display settings Adjusting the Volume From the Menu page touch Volume Touch R and M to adjust the volume Touch the box next to Mute to mute all audio Adjusting the Backlight 1 From any screen press and quickly release the dN Power key 2 Touch M and E to adjust the backlight Updating the Time Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt Time Time Format select a 12 hour 24 hour or UTC time format Current Time manually set the time on your GPSMAP 620 Select Automatic to have the GPSMAP 620 set the time based on your location Restore testore the original time settings 54 Setting the Languages Touch Tools gt Settings gt Language Voice change the language for voice prompts Text change all on screen text to the selected language Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Keyboard select the keyboard fo
35. c ciscicsseticunciactecckssevarsarvocseltensisuczesedeersetceaness 30 Viewing AIS 1nrormaion sss sees eee eee eee 30 Viewing DSC Information sss sese eee eee ee eee eee eee ee eee 30 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration cscsse 32 Configuring System SetiingS sse eee eee eee eee 32 Changing Units Of Measure sese eee eee eee 33 Configuring Communications Settings sss esse ee eee eee ee 34 Configuring Alarm Settings sss sese eee eee eee ee eee eee 34 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Table of Contents COMMOUPING My Boal codex nra oniani 35 Configuring Other Vessels sss esse eee ee eee eee 36 Configuring Navigation Chart Options sese eee ee eee e 36 Configuring Mariner s Eye Options and Mariner s Eye 3D Options sss sse 39 Fish Eye 3D Settings sse esse eee eee ee eee 40 Fishing Chart SEUINGS 2stensrsanatanscers maeimoscesianeantaeaieideum taunts 40 Configuring the Active Track OOnOnS see eee ee eee 41 Configuring the Numbers Screen ee eee eee ee e 41 Automotive Mode Getting Started cscs 42 Step 1 Mount Your GPSMAP 620 see 42 Step 2 Configure Your GPSMAP 620 see 42 Step 3 Acquire Satellites ccccsecssecssccsscesseesseeseecseeeseeeees 42 Step 4 Use Your GPSMAP 620 42 Finding Your Destination sss eee eee eee 43 Adang a SOD ener nee eee ree ot ee oe ee 43 Taking a Detour esec eee 43 Stopping the e 43 Automotive Mode Where TO7 ssssssssssssssss sss 44 Finding an Address sse seene 44 Setting
36. d when other AIS equipped vessels are within a specified range This is used for collision avoidance and can be customized e Range change the measured radius of the Safe Zone ring to a specified distance from 500 ft to 2 0 nm or 150 m to 3 km or 500 ft to 2 0 mi e Time to Safe Zone sounds an alarm if AIS determines that a target will intersect the Safe Zone within the defined time interval ranging from 1 to 24 minutes A NOTE Additional AIS and DSC configuration options are available from the Navigation chart options See page 36 Configuring Navigation Chart Options From the Navigation chart touch Menu Waypoint and Tracks access shortcuts to waypoint and track information For more information on waypoints and tracks see page 21 GPSMAP 620 Owners Manual Marine Mode Advanced Configurati on Tracks toggle tracks on or off Waypoints List view a list of all saved waypoints New Waypoint mark a new waypoint Active Track change active track options clear the active track follow the active track or save the active track Saved Tracks view the saved tracks list Tracks Display show or hide tracks on the chart according to color Other Vessels access AIS and DSC shortcuts as well as chart specific AIS display settings AIS List view the AIS list See page 30 DSC List view the DSC list See page 30 AIS Alarm set the AIS alarm See page 36 AIS Display Setup configure
37. dditional Object or Chart Information s 9 Contact Garmin oo c cccccssssssssssssscsssssssssesssscsssssssssessseesssssssnsnesseceesstsesee po gong Marner S ceca niaaercesnsededantiecnstsaaduattaeaseinaeatan bias inadend 10 Manual Conventions j Using BlueChart 92 VISION aasre niaro rrerz 10 Getting Staried 4 Kat ASN K E E E E E 4 Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features ssssssccssssssssseesssssssseeee 1 Using Fishing a ee i Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features 1 Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery OTT 12 Using the Mounting Bracket sees eee E Powering the GPSMAP 620 On and OH 3 Marine Mode Navigating spanaat atasrarannz strons 13 Removing and Inserting the Battery Eo cccccccccccccceccccececceces 3 Step 1 Choose a Destination eee ee eee 12 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital SD Card 4 Step 2 Set and Follow the Course sse eee 13 Marine Mode Getting Started 5 Narine Mode Where 10 ssssssssssesesssseeseesensees 19 Step 1 Mount Your GPSMAP 620 csscscccsesessessesesestssteeneeeeeen 5 Searching For Marine Se rviCes cccccccscssecsessecsessescseeeeeeees 19 Step 2 Configure Your GPSMAP 620 5 Searching for Waypoints cccccccccsccsssssesssessesseeseeseeseeseeeeses 19 Step 3 Acquire Satellites 5 Searching for Saved T s 0 sees 19 Step 4 Use Your GPSMAP G20 5 Searching for Saved TrackS eee 20 Navigating Directly to a Destination
38. detour 43 display settings 53 driving directions 49 DSC 30 36 E elevation unit settings 33 event log 32 extras 59 60 F Favorites 46 files 51 52 deleting 51 supported types 51 transferring 51 finding places 6 43 by address 44 by name 45 by postal code 44 near another location 45 recent selections 45 saved places Favorites 46 fishing 38 fuse changing 57 G geocaching 48 Go page options 45 gohome 44 GPS 32 about GPS 5 58 off on 53 GPSMAP 620 charging 57 cleaning 57 mounting 5 42 58 protecting 58 resetting 56 grid north 33 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual heading 33 heading line 38 head up 38 home setting a location 44 home screen 5 ID number waypoints 34 J JPEG image files 51 K keel offset adjusting 36 keyboard 45 language mode 54 layout 53 kilometers 53 L land only 12 lane width 40 language changing 32 language settings 54 lithium ion battery 56 59 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual map adding 58 browsing 46 detail level 54 enabling detail maps 55 Map Info button 55 settings 54 updating 58 version 55 viewing 54 zooming 47 map datum 33 MapSource 51 58 MapSource data 29 Mariner s Eye 10 3D 11 max speed reset 50 measure units 33 menu page 5 42 messages 61 miles 53 moon phase 27 moon rise set 27 mute audio 54 my boat 35 My Data 52 navigation 38 49 mode 53 settings 53 navigation chart 8 nearby stations 26 next turn 49 NMEA 34 nor
39. e GPSMAP 620 might not calculate a detour Stopping the Route 1 With a route active touch Menu 2 Touch Stop 43 Automotive Mode Where to Automotive Mode Where To The Where To menu provides several different categories you can use to search for locations To learn how to perform a simple search see page 43 Finding an Address NOTE Depending on the version of the maps loaded on your GPSMAP 620 the button names can change and some steps could be ordered differently 1 Touch Where To gt Address 2 Change the state country or province if necessary 3 Touch Spell City enter the city postal code and touch Done Select the city postal code in the list Not all map data provides postal code searching If you are unsure of the city touch Search All Enter the number of the address and touch Done Enter the street name and touch Done Select the correct street in the list if necessary N ODO on Touch the address if necessary 4d Setting a Home Location Set your home location for the place you return to most often 1 Touch Where To gt Go Home 2 Select an option e Enter your address e Use your current location e Choose from a list of recently found locations Going Home To navigate home after you have set your home location touch Where to gt Go Home Changing Your Home Location To set a different home location 1 Touch Tools gt My Data gt Set Home Locat
40. e Mariner s Eye 3D screen from the Home screen touch Charts gt Mariner s Eye 3D As with the Mariner s Eye screen touch the ES button to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water Touch the E button to move the view away from the boat This is momentarily indicated by the scale EER at the bottom of the screen Using Fish Eye 3D Using the depth contour lines of the BlueChart g2 Vision cartography Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view of the sea floor or lake bottom The ES and J buttons adjust the view in the same way as the Mariner s Eye 3D To access the Fish Eye 3D screen from the Home screen touch Charts gt Fish Eye 3D GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Using Charts NOTE When navigating the magenta line will not appear on the Fish Eye 3D screen though any enabled navigation data bars will appear Using Fishing Charts Use the fishing chart to view detailed bottom contours and depth soundings on the chart There are no navigation aids such as buoys and lights on the fishing chart The fishing chart uses highly detailed bathymetric data contained on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card and is best for offshore deep sea fishing Fishing Chart To access the Fishing chart screen from the Home screen touch Charts gt Fishing Chart Touch SS and J to zoom in and out on the Fishing chart 11 Marine Mode Using Charts You can navigate using the Fishing char
41. e of the GPSMAP 620 the SD To remove an SD card card slot is located under the battery 1 Remove the battery 2 Press in on the SD card until it clicks softly and releases from To insert an SD card the SD card slot 1 Remove the battery pack The SD card slot is in the bottom of the battery compartment on the opposite side from the battery contacts 2 Place an SD card into the opening label out with the SD card contacts facing away from the battery contacts 3 Slide the SD card into the SD card slot and press until it clicks softly and locks in place 4 Insert the battery pack 3 Remove the SD card 4 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Getting Started Marine Mode Getting Started Step 1 Mount Your GPSMAP 620 1 Install the marine mount in your boat according to the GPSMAP 620 640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions 2 Place the GPSMAP 620 in the marine mounting bracket see page 2 Step 2 Configure Your GPSMAP 620 To power on your GPSMAP 620 if it does not power on automatically press and hold the Power key until the Garmin logo appears on the screen Follow the on screen prompts to set up the marine mode on the device for the first time To power off your GPSMAP 620 press and hold the C Power key Step 3 Acquire Satellites 1 Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn on your GPSMAP 620 Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes The Kil bars
42. earch by Name menu to search all marine services waypoints saved routes and saved tracks 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Search by Name 2 Use the on screen keyboard to type the name or part of the name of the marine service waypoint saved route or saved track you want to find and touch Done 3 Alist of results appears Touch the item you want to navigate to Each entry is marked by an icon to help identify which category it belongs to e lt amp marine service icon s J default waypoint icon this icon can be changed using the waypoint properties see page 22 s saved route icon e 4 saved track icon 20 4 Touch Navigate To or Follow Track to begin navigation See page 13 for information about navigating to a destination See page 22 for more information about tracks GPSMAP 620 Owners Manual Marine Mode Using Waypoints and Tracks Create waypoints in locations that you want to return to such as your marina or a good fishing spot You can store up to 1 500 marine waypoints with a user defined name symbol depth and water temperature for each waypoint A track is a recording of your path The track currently being recorded is the active track You can save your active track Using Man Overboard MOB Waypoints Use a Man Overboard MOB waypoint to both create a waypoint with an international MOB symbol 21 and immediately begin navigating to the MOB waypoint with a direct c
43. er gets satellite signals My GPSMAP 620 does not charge in my vehicle How do clear all my user data My battery gauge does not seem accurate The touchscreen is not responding to my touches How do know my GPSMAP 620 is in USB mass storage mode Troubleshooting Problem Question Solution Answer Take your GPSMAP 620 out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees Remain Stationary for several minutes Check the fuse in the vehicle power cable see page 57 Ensure the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet Your GPSMAP 620 can only charge between 32 F and 113 F between 0 C and 45 C If the GPSMAP 620 is placed in direct sunlight or in a hot environment it cannot charge Hold your finger on the lower right corner of the GPSMAP 620 screen while it is turning on Keep your finger pressed until the message appears Touch Yes to clear all user data Allow the unit to fully discharge and fully charge it without interrupting the charge cycle Calibrate the touchscreen as described on page 32 When your GPSMAP 620 is in USB mass storage mode a picture of a GPSMAP 620 connected to a computer is shown Also you should see two new removable disk drives listed in My Computer GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Problem Question Solution Answer My computer 1 Unplug the USB cable from your computer never detects the 2 Turn off the GPSMAP 620 GPSMAP 620
44. erest POI icons shown on land this option is only available when using a BlueChart Data Bars control how charting numbers appear on the screen as on the Navigation chart See page 37 Chart Appearance allows customization of the appearance of the Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D screen g2 Vision SD card e Color Scheme Mariner s Eye 3D only allows the setting of Light Sectors adjust the drawing of light sectors on the the colors used to indicate depth hazards map o Normal show the land as seen from the water o Water Hazard indicate shallow water and land with a i P Configuring Mariner s Eye Options and color scale Blue indicates deep water yellow indicates Mariner s Eye 3D Options shallow water and red indicates very shallow water Green From the Mariner s Eye screen or the Mariner s Eye 3D screen and brown indicate land touch Menu c All Hazard show land as dark red GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 39 Marine Mode Advanced Configuration Range Rings toggle the range rings on or off Safe Depth Mariner s Eye 3D only adjust the depth at which red indicates shallow water Lane Width adjust the width of the course line drawn when navigating This setting affects direct navigation Go To and routes Route To but does not affect automatic guidance Guide To Fish Eye 3D Settings From the Fish Eye 3D screen touch Menu View change the viewpoint Choose the directi
45. ft e To avoid theft remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use e Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment e Register your product at http my garmin com 58 Additional Maps You can purchase additional MapSource map data from Garmin and load the maps in your GPSMAP 620 internal memory or on an optional memory card To determine the versions of the maps that are loaded on your GPSMAP 620 open the Menu page Touch Tools gt Settings gt Map gt Map Info Check www garmin com unlock update jsp to see if an update for your map software is available To enable additional maps you need your unit ID see page 53 and serial number located near the power connector To load maps or waypoints in your GPSMAP 620 memory or on your memory card select the name for your GPSMAP 620 drive or memory card drive Refer to the MapSource Help file for more information About GPS Satellite Signals Your GPSMAP 620 must acquire GPS Global Positioning System satellite signals in order to navigate If you are indoors near tall buildings or trees or in a parking garage your GPSMAP 620 may not acquire satellites Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to use your GPSMAP 620 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual When your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals the signal strength bars on the Home screen or Menu page are green When it loses satellite signals the bars turn red or clear For more information about
46. he water 5 When you are off course follow the orange arrow Course to Steer to steer back to the magenta and purple line route leg Route turn Route leg lt Stop Panning Following a Route on the Navigation Chart GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Navigating Menu Route turn n nk 465 0627s R798 295 296i KE Course to Steer Following a Route on the Mariner s Eye 3D Screen NOTE When following a route important navigation information appears in a data bar along the top of the chart To adjust the settings of the data bar see page 37 Setting an Automatic Course Guide To When using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card you can use Automatic Guidance to automatically create a suggested passage based on available BlueChart g2 Vision chart information See page 35 for instructions on setting up Automatic Guidance for your boat Marine Mode Navigating When the pointer icon is on the location you want to navigate to or you have selected a destination using Where To touch Navigate To gt Guide To T CAUTION The Automatic Guidance feature of the BlueChart g2 Vision SD card is based on electronic chart information Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and avoid any land shallow water or other obstacles that may be in your path Following an Automatic Course Guide To on the Navigation Chart the Mariner s Eye Screen or the Mariner s Eye 3D
47. her Vessels Use the Information screen to view and manage information about other boats NOTE To view information about other boats your unit must be connected to an external Automatic Identification System AIS or Digital Selective Calling DSC device Viewing AIS Information From the Home screen touch Information gt Other Vessels gt AIS List to view the Maritime Mobile Service Identities MMSIs or names if the boat 1s broadcasting a name of nearby AIS equipped boats The AIS list is sorted by range with the nearest boat at the top of the list 30 Viewing DSC Information From the Home screen touch Information gt Other Vessels gt DSC List to view a list of all received DSC distress calls and position reports By default the DSC list is sorted by name To change the sorting of the DSC list touch Menu then choose a category to sort by e Sort by Name default show an alphanumerical list of DSC calls and reports sorted by name e Sort by Time show the most recent DSC calls and reports received sorted and listed chronologically by time and date Calls and reports with identical time and date information show the same information in the list s Sort by MMSI show an alphanumerical list of calls and reports sorted by MMSI number e Sort by Type separate distress calls from position reports Shows the most recent calls or reports sorted chronologically GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode
48. hoto select a picture that you have loaded on your GPSMAP 620 or on an SD card to assign to the location e Change Map Symbol touch a new symbol used to mark this location on the map e Change Phone Number enter a phone number and touch Done e Change Categories select another category for the location e Delete touch Yes to remove this item from the Favorites list Finding a Place Using the Map Use the Browse Map page to view different parts of the map Touch Where To gt Browse Map Tips for Browsing the Map e Touch the map and drag to view different parts of the map GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Where to 6 Touch ZS to add another location to your route Touch to remove a location Touch and to zoom in and out Touch any object on the map An arrow appears pointing at the object Touch Save to save this location Touch Go to navigate to the location If the GPS mode 1s off touch Set Loc to set your simulated location to the selected location see page 53 Using Custom Routes Touch Where To gt Custom Routes Select the route you want to take and touch Go Creating a Custom Route Use your GPSMAP 620 to create and save routes before your next trip You can save up to 10 routes O A WwW N Touch Where To or Tools gt Custom Routes gt New Touch Add New Start Point Find a location for your start point and touch Select Touch Add New End Poi
49. ine draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel o Off turn off the heading line o Distance set the distance to the end of the heading line o Time set the amount of time until you reach the end of the heading line World Map toggle between a basic worldmap and a full worldmap or basemap The basic worldmap shows costal outlines of the world with land indicated in yellow The full GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Advanced Configuration worldmap shows the coastal outlines of the world with the land Waypoint and Tracks provides access to waypoint and track covered in a low resolution photo image information shortcuts as on the Navigation chart See page 36 e Spot Depths turn on spot soundings and set a dangerous See od ee i th P P 5 5 NOTE The Tracks Display configuration option is not available spei on the Mariner s Eye screen You need a BlueChart g2 Vision SD e Symbols allows customization of the symbols that appear on card to use this feature the Navigation chart Other Vessels provides access to AIS and DSC shortcuts as well Navaid Size adjust the size of the symbols shown on the as chart specific AIS display settings as on the Navigation chart map See page 36 o Navaid Type set the navaid symbol set National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA or International Association of Lighthouse Authorities IALA Land POIs toggle Points of Int
50. ion 2 Select an option e Enter your address e Use your current location e Choose from a list of recently found locations To edit your home location 1 Touch Where To gt Favorites gt All Favorites gt Home 2 Touch Edit enter your changes and touch Done GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Go Page Options Holiday Inn Olathe 101 W 15 1st 5t Olathe KS 66061 913 829 4000 Go Page Touch to view a turn by turn map to this location Touch to create a turn by turn route to this location Touch to view this location on the map Touch to save this location to your Favorites Finding a Place by Spelling the Name If you know the name of the destination you are looking for you can spell it using the on screen keyboard You can also enter letters contained in the name to narrow the search 1 Touch Where To gt Points of Interest gt Spell Name 2 Using the on screen keyboard enter letters of the name of your destination Touch Done GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Where to Using the On Screen Keyboard When an on screen keyboard appears touch a letter or number to enter it Touch to add a space Touch and to move the cursor Touch to delete a character Touch and hold Za to erase the entire entry Touch amp to enter special characters such as punctuation marks Searching Near Another Location 1 Touch Where To gt Near 2 Select an option s Where Am N
51. ion the unit has lost satellite reception Make sure you have a clear view of the sky NMEA Depth Is Below Transducer sonar the NMEA depth input is using the DBT sentence which does not include keel offset Maps Fit Some Maps Will Not Be Drawn there are more maps present on the SD card than what the unit can support Some of the maps on the card will not be drawn or used to find map features 61 Symbols 2 D 3 D map view 54 A accessories 59 additional maps 58 addresses 44 add turn 15 AIS 30 36 alarms 61 deep water 35 fish 35 shallow water 35 sonar 35 system 35 water temp 35 attaching a photo to a location 46 audio version 53 auto guidance 10 35 auto mag var 33 avoiding road types 53 theft 58 62 background color 53 backing up data 28 battery 56 status 5 battery information 56 beeper options 32 blend 12 BlueChart 10 brightness 54 browsing the map 46 C caring for your GPSMAP 620 57 celestial information 27 charging your GPSMAP 620 57 60 chart fishing 8 charts fish eye 3D 8 10 fishing 10 mariner s eye 8 10 navigation 8 colors mariner s eye 40 communications settings 34 computer connection 51 configuring 5 42 coordinates 48 course up 38 cruising 38 current location save 46 current stations 26 D data transfer 28 Declaration of Conformity 60 deleting all user data 56 character 45 Favorites 46 47 files 51 recent finds list 46 route 47 depth 33 detail maps 55
52. ls menu provides many features that are helpful when you are traveling From the Menu page touch Tools to access the Tools menu Settings For information about the settings see page 53 Where Am I Touch Where Am I to view current location information including hospitals police stations and fuel This feature 1s helpful if you need to tell emergency personnel your location Touch Save Location to save your current location Picture Viewer Use the picture viewer to view pictures that you have stored in your GPSMAP 620 or on an SD card See page 51 for more information about loading pictures to your GPSMAP 620 1 Touch Tools gt Picture Viewer 2 Touch a picture to view a larger image of it 3 Touch the arrows to view all the images 52 Viewing a Slide Show Touch Slide Show to start a slide show which displays each image for a few moments and then displays the next image Touch anywhere on the screen to stop the slide show Touch Stop to return to the list of pictures Touch Resume to resume the slide show Touch and R to zoom out and to zoom in Navigating to a Picture If a picture contains location information touch Info and then touch Go to create a route to it My Data Touch Tools gt My Data to manage and delete your saved data such as your Favorites GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Advanced Configuration 1 Touch Tools gt Settings 2 Touch the setting you want to change
53. mpass screen to actively navigate to your destination by following a pointer on a compass See page 24 for more information Hane Mark Direction to destination Position and i heading Navigating Directly to a Destination Saving Your Current Location To save a location such as your marina or a good fishing spot mark it as a waypoint 1 From the Home screen touch Mark 2 If you want to name the waypoint touch Edit Waypoint gt Name Use the on screen keyboard to enter a name other than the number assigned to the waypoint by default GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Navigating Directly to a Saved Location 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Waypoints 2 Touch the waypoint you want to navigate to 3 Touch Navigate To gt Go To 4 Follow the magenta highlighted line drawn between your current location and your destination Navigate with caution avoid land masses and obstacles while following the line to your destination Tips e In addition to navigating directly to your destination you can create a route or allow the device to create a route For advanced navigation options see page 13 You can also use the Compass screen to actively navigate to your destination by following a pointer on a compass See page 24 for more information Stopping Navigation 1 While navigating from the Navigation chart touch Menu 2 Touch Stop Navigation A NOTE you can also stop navigation from the Where To
54. n choose a destination using either the Navigation chart or the Where To menu Choosing a Destination Using the Navigation Chart 1 From the Home screen touch Charts gt Navigation Chart 2 On the Navigation chart touch the place you would like to navigate to The pointer icon indicates the destination on the chart A TIP Touch Ej and EJ to zoom in and out Touch anywhere on the chart and drag it to pan the map For more information on using charts see page 8 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Navigating Choosing a Destination Using Where To 1 From the Home screen touch Where To 2 Touch a category e Waypoints view a list of locations you marked previously page 19 e Routes view a list of routes you saved previously page 19 e Tracks view a list of recorded tracks page 20 e Offshore Services view a list of nearby marinas and other offshore points of interest listed by proximity page 19 e Search by Name search nearby marinas and other offshore points of interest by name page 20 3 Touch the location you want to navigate to Step 2 Set and Follow the Course You can set a course three ways s Go To direct course creates a direct line from your current location to the destination page 14 s Route To create a route from the destination to your current location adding turns along the way page 15 Marine Mode Navigating s Guide To use the chart dat
55. ngs eee eee eee eee eee eee 55 Restoring All Seriings sees eee eee ee eee eee eee 55 LT T 56 Calibrating the Screen see ee eee eee eee eee 56 Resetting Your GPSMAP 620 sese eee 56 Updating the Software sse eee eee eee ee eee 56 Clearing User Datta eee 56 Battery Information sese eee eee eee 56 Charging Your GPSMAP 620 eee of Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount eee 57 Caring for Your GPSMAP 620 ses eee 57 Additional Mans 58 About GPS Satellite Signals eee eee 58 Extras and Optional Accessories eee ee 59 S0pecihicaliong eee 59 Declaration of Conformity sese 60 Software License Agreement eee eee eee 60 Iis teis scitasscunserssseraacutussteanamsistevy tammeitanishenncgetnsistans 60 Messages and Alarms Marine Model esse 61 NING OK TT 62 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Getting Started Getting Started Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features Marine Automotive Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Power button manually turn the device on or off Bail mount adapter connect the marine mounting bracket to DC in power the device and recharge the battery with an the marine bail mount external power cable Ball socket adapter connect the mounting bracket adapter to MCX connector connect an external GPS antenna a compatible automotive dash mount The automotive kit is an USB connector connect the device to a computer optional accessory fo
56. nt Find a location for your end point and touch Select GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 7 Touch Next to calculate your route and view it on the map 8 Touch Save to save the route and exit Editing Custom Routes 1 Touch Where To or Tools gt Custom Routes 2 Select the route you want to edit 3 Touch Edit 4 Touch an option to edit the route Change Name enter a new name and touch Done Add Remove Points add or remove points from the route Manually Reorder Points change the order of points along your route Optimally Reorder Points automatically order the points Recalculate change the route preference to calculate by faster time shorter distance or off road Delete remove this route Your changes are automatically saved when you exit any of the route edit pages 4 Automotive Mode Where to Entering Coordinates If you know the geographic coordinates of your destination you can use your GPSMAP 620 to navigate to your destination using the latitude and longitude coordinates or other coordinate formats This can be especially helpful when geocaching 1 Touch Where To gt Coordinates 2 Touch Format to select the correct coordinate format for the type of map you are using 3 Touch a direction field to select a new direction 4 Touch a numeric field to enter the coordinates and touch Done 5 After you have entered the proper coordinates touch Next Navigating Off
57. ny person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin the Garmin logo GPSMAP BlueChart g2 Vision and MapSource 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 Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc November 2008 Part Number 190 01006 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Introduction The GPSMAP 620 is both a marine and an automotive GPS enabled navigation device The automotive kit which includes both the automotive maps and the automotive mount is sold separately When you place the device in the mount installed on your boat it powers on in marine mode When you place the device in the automotive mount it powers on in automotive mode This manual is divided in two sections the first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 620 in marine mode and the second section describes how to use the device in automotive mode The sections are labeled with tabs along the edge of the page to help identify the usage mode See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warning
58. ointer icon is near the desired station touch Information and then touch Tides Currents or Celestial Viewing Tide Station Information To view tide information from the Home screen touch Information gt Tides Information for the most recently viewed tide station 1s shown Herne Mark Tides Tide Station Date g Net DY tations To Next High O12 Low 0714 Salita Satellite Local time Hex ti bay Tide level at local time Previous Day The Tide Station Graph 26 e Touch any point on the tide graph to view the tide level at a different time You can also drag your finger along the graph to scroll e Touch Nearby Stations to view other tide stations close to your position e Touch Change Date gt Manual to view tide information for a different date e Touch Show Report to view the Tide Report for the selected station Viewing Current Information To view current information from the Home screen touch Information gt Currents Information for the most recently viewed current station 1s shown e Touch any point on the tide graph to view the current activity at a different time You can also drag your finger along the graph to scroll e Touch Nearby Stations to view other current stations close to your present location e Touch Change Date gt Manual to view current information for a different date e Touch Show Report to view the Current Report for the selected station GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual M
59. on of Conformity Hereby Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 620 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity go to the Web site for your Garmin product at www garmin com Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 620 YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America 60 My GPSMAP 620 nev
60. on you want the camera to point For example if you touch Port the view places the camera to starboard looking across the boat to port Tracks toggle tracks on or off Data Bars control how charting numbers appear on the screen as on the Navigation chart See page 37 Fishing Chart Settings From the Fishing chart touch Menu Waypoint and Tracks access shortcuts to waypoint and track information as on the Navigation chart See page 36 40 Other Vessels access AIS and DSC shortcuts as well as chart specific AIS display settings as on the Navigation chart See page 37 Navaids toggle all navaids such as lights and buoys on or off Configuring Fishing Chart Setup and Appearance From the Fishing chart touch Menu gt Fishing Chart Setup Roses enable information roses around the boat icon as on the Navigation chart See page 37 Data Bars control how charting numbers appear on the screen as on the Navigation chart See page 37 Chart Appearance customize the appearance of the Fishing chart e Orientation changes the perspective of the map display as on the Navigation chart See page 38 e Detail adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map s Heading Line draws an extension from the bow of the boat in the direction of travel as on the Navigation chart See page 38 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Advanced Configuration e Navaid Size adjusts the size of the symbols sho
61. orner of the Menu page and the Home screen indicates the status of the GPSMAP 620 battery To increase the accuracy of the battery gauge fully discharge the battery and then fully charge it Do not unplug the GPSMAP 620 until it is totally charged NOTE If the device will not used for extended period of time longer than one week remove the battery pack GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Charging Your GPSMAP 620 Before using the GPSMAP 620 for the first time charge the battery for at least six hours e Place the GPSMAP 620 in either the automotive mounting bracket or the marine mounting bracket with the bracket connected to power The vehicle or vessel key may need to be turned to ON ACC for the GPSMAP 620 to charge e Connect the included AC adapter to the GPSMAP 620 and a wall outlet Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount aN CAUTION When replacing the fuse do not lose any of the small pieces and ensure they are put back in the proper place If your unit will not charge in your vehicle you might need to replace the fuse located at the tip of the vehicle adapter End v d T Silver tip v U Fuse 1 Unscrew the black round end piece and remove it 2 Remove the fuse glass and silver cylinder and replace it with a 1 5 A fast blow fuse 3 Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the black end piece Screw on the black end piece GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Appendix Caring for Your GPSMAP 620 Your
62. our computer NOTE Some operating systems or computers with multiple network drives cannot display the GPSMAP 620 drives See your operating system Help file to learn how to map the drives Your GPSMAP 620 and SD card appear as removable drives GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Managing Files in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers Step 2 Transfer Files to Your GPSMAP 620 Copy and paste files from your computer into the GPSMAP 620 drives volumes Browse your computer for the file you want to copy Highlight the file and click Edit gt Copy Open the Garmin or SD card drive volume Click Edit gt Paste The file appears in the list of files in the GPSMAP 620 memory or on the SD card Step 3 Eject and Unplug the USB Cable When you are finished transferring files click Z gt in your toolbar system tray or drag the volume icon to the Trash on Mac computers Unplug your GPSMAP 620 from your computer AA WwW N gt Deleting Files Connect the GPSMAP 620 to your computer and open the GPSMAP 620 or SD card drive volume Highlight the file you want to delete and press the Delete key on the computer keyboard CAUTION If you do not know the purpose of a file do not delete it Your GPSMAP 620 memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 51 Automotive Mode Using the Tools Automotive Mode Using the Tools The Too
63. ourse Go To To mark an MOB waypoint from the Home screen 1 Touch Man Overboard This immediately marks your current position as an MOB waypoint 2 Touch Yes to begin navigating to the MOB waypoint To mark an MOB waypoint from any other screen 1 Touch Mark in the top left corner of any screen except the Home screen This immediately marks your current position as a waypoint GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Using Waypoints and Tracks 2 Touch Man Overboard This designates the waypoint as an MOB waypoint and begins navigation automatically Marking a Waypoint at Your Current ee Touch Mark on any screen This marks your current location as a waypoint with an automatically generated name 2 Choose from the following options e Edit Waypoint designates a specific name symbol water depth water temperature or position e Delete deletes the waypoint e Man Overboard designates the current location as a Man Overboard MOB waypoint e Back returns to the previous screen Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chart 1 From the Home screen touch Charts gt Navigation Chart 2 Touch the location you want to designate as a waypoint A pointer indicates the location 3 Touch Create Waypoint 4 Choose from the following options e Edit Waypoint designates a specific name symbol water depth water temperature or position 21 Marine Mode Using Waypoints and Tracks e
64. ow search near your current location s A Different City search near the city you enter e My Current Route search along your active route e My Destination search near your current destination Finding Recently Found Places Your GPSMAP 620 stores the last 50 of your recent finds in the Recently Found list The most recently viewed places appear at the top of the list Touch Where To gt Recently Found to view your recently found items 45 Automotive Mode Where to Editing Saved Places Deleting Recently Found Places To remove all places from the Recently Found list touch Clear gt Yes NOTE When you touch Clear all items in the list are removed This process does not delete the actual place from your GPSMAP 620 Favorites You can save places in your Favorites so you can quickly find them and create routes to them Your home location is also stored in Favorites Saving Your Current Location From the Map page touch the vehicle icon amp Touch Save Location to save your current location Saving Places You Find 1 From the Go page touch Save 2 Touch OK The place is saved in Favorites Finding Saved Places 1 Touch Where To 2 Touch Favorites Your saved locations are listed 46 p 2 3 4 Touch Where To gt Favorites Select the category and the location you want to edit Touch Edit Touch an item to edit e Change Name enter a new name and touch Done e Attach P
65. r the GPSMAP 620 Battery locking ring ift and rotate counter clockwise to Audio line out connect the unit to an audio output source release the battery with a standard 1 s in 3 5 mm stereo audio plug Battery removable lithium ion rechargeable battery NOTE When you remove the GPSMAP 620 from the marine mounting bracket dry the metal contacts and use the attached weather cap to prevent corrosion GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 1 Getting Started CAUTION The ball socket adapter on the GPSMAP 620 is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount Do not mount the device on a windshield Using the Mounting Bracket CAUTION Do not use the automotive mounting bracket in your boat The power connector and speaker assembly are not water resistant and therefore unsuitable for marine use Additionally do not use the automotive mount base in your boat The automotive mount base does not connect to the dashboard using mounting hardware and therefore is not stable in marine conditions To install the marine mounting bracket in your boat see the GPSMAP 620 640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions To install the automotive mounting bracket in your car 1 Place the automotive mount base on your dash and press down on each of the four sides The base bends and conforms to your dashboard 2 Snap the mounting bracket onto the automotive mount arm 3 Plug the vehicle power cable into
66. r your language You can also change the keyboard language mode from any keyboard by touching the Mode button Restore trestore the original language settings Changing the Map Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt Map Map Detail adjust the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more detail can cause the map to redraw slower Map View select a map perspective e Track Up display the map in two dimensions 2D with your direction of travel at the top e North Up display the map in 2D with North at the top e 3D display the map in three dimensions 3D in Track Up GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Advanced Configuration Vehicle touch Change to change the icon used to display your position on the map Touch the icon you want to use and then touch OK Download additional vehicle icons at www garmingarage com Trip Log show or hide the log of your travels To clear your trip log touch Tools gt My Data gt Clear Trip Log Map Info view the maps and the version of each map loaded on your GPSMAP 620 Touch a map to enable check mark or disable no check mark that map Restore testore the original map settings Changing Security Settings Touch Tools gt Settings gt Security Safe Mode turn the safe mode on or off When your vehicle is moving Safe mode disables all functions that require significant operator attention and could become a distraction while driving Restore
67. route touch Menu gt Stop Navigation 2 Touch Yes to save your current active route 16 Following a Route Route To on the Navigation Chart Mariner s Eye Screen or Mariner s Eye 3D Screen After you create a route using Route To or choose a saved route from the Where To menu a magenta and purple line appears between the start point and the first turning point then continues on to each subsequent turning point This magenta and purple line represents the route leg from turning point to turning point and does not move even when you veer off course CAUTION Even when you carefully create a route legs may pass over land or shallow water Steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects When you veer off course an orange arrow appears to help steer you back onto the route leg to the next turning point This orange arrow represents the Course to Steer 1 After you create a route using Route To or choose a saved route from the Where To menu from the Home screen touch Charts and then touch Navigation Chart Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 2 Follow the magenta and purple line route leg from the start point to the first turning point 3 After you reach the first turning point follow the magenta and purple line route leg to each subsequent turning point until you reach the end point 4 Steer off course to avoid land shallow water and other obstacles on t
68. s gt Follow Active Track 2 Touch either the time the current track began recording or touch Entire Log Navigating a Saved Track 1 From the Home screen touch Where To gt Tracks 2 Touch the name of the saved track you want to navigate 3 Touch Follow Track 4 Touch Forward or Backward to follow the track in the direction you prefer GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 23 Marine Mode Using the Dashboard Marine Mode Using the Dashboard Use the Dashboard to view important data such as navigation and trip information on one screen without using the chart screens Using the Compass Screen From the Home screen touch Dashboard gt Compass to view the Compass screen Following a Direct Course or a Route Using the Compass Screen After you set a course using Go To or create a route using Route To you can use the Compass screen to follow the course or route You can view your current heading and the corrected course on the Compass screen When you veer off course the distance between your current heading and the corrected course is called the Course to Steer and is shaded orange on the compass CAUTION Just as on the Navigation chart a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water Use visual sightings and steer to avoid land shallow water and other dangerous objects 24 Home Mark Compass Current heading Corrected Following a Direct Course on the Compass Screen
69. s and other important information Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP 620 In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 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 or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 Manual Conventions In this manual when you are instructed to touch something use your finger to touch that item on the screen Small arrows gt used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items in order For example if you see Touch Charts gt Navigation Chart you should touch the Charts button on the screen and then touch Navigation Chart Table of Contents Table of Contents Marine Mode Using Charts ss sss sss sss essen 8 Using the Navigation Chart eee eee 8 INCFOCUCTION ccccccccccccccccccccecececccecececececccccccececcecececececccccceceees i Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chant 8 Product Registration c cccsccscssssessessessessssessessesseessesseesesen i Accessing A
70. screen GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Getting Started NS Kaa the Volume From any screen press and quickly release the dN Power key 2 Touch Volume 3 Touch and drag the volume slider bar left to decrease the volume and right to increase the volume The box to the right of the volume slider bar shows the volume level as a percentage To mute the volume touch the box to the right of the volume slider bar The word Mute replaces the volume percentage NOTE The GPSMAP 620 must be connected to an external audio source for you to hear audio alerts Adjusting the Backlight 1 From any screen press and quickly release the dN Power key 2 Touch and drag the backlight slider bar left to decrease the brightness and right to increase the brightness The box to the right of the backlight slider bar shows the backlight level as a percentage Touch Color Mode to change between Day Colors and Night Colors The Auto setting automatically changes the colors depending on the time of day Marine Mode Using Charts Marine Mode Using Charts The GPSMAP 620 is loaded with a basic worldwide imagery map You can use optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards to get the most out of your GPSMAP 620 For more information on BlueChart g2 Vision see page 10 There are four ways to view charts on a GPSMAP 620 device e Navigation Chart displays an overhead view of the basic worldwide imagery map and the op
71. stance record the track based on a distance between 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the data fields contain the points information you want 5 Touch Done GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 41 Automotive Mode Getting Started Automotive Mode Getting Started 1 Mount Your GPSMAP 620 Place the GPSMAP 620 automotive dash mount on the dashboard of your vehicle 2 Snap the GPSMAP 620 mounting bracket onto the automotive dash mount arm and place the GPSMAP 620 in the mounting bracket see page 2 3 Plug the speaker vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle Your unit should turn on automatically in automotive mode if it is plugged in and the vehicle is running Step 2 Configure Your GPSMAP 620 If your GPSMAP 620 device does not power on automatically press the C Power key to turn it on Follow the on screen instructions Press and hold the C5 Power key to turn off your device Step 3 Acquire Satellites Go outdoors to an open area away from tall buildings and trees and turn on your GPSMAP 620 Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes The EI bars indicate satellite strength When at least one of the bars is green 42 your GPSMAP 620 has acquired satellite signals Now you can select a destination and navigate to it Step 4 use Your GPSMAP 620 Ope El rb Z View Map H cO Automotive Mode Menu Page GPS satellite strength Where To Usage mode Touch this icon
72. sure from a location other than your i curent location Viewing Aerial Photos You can view aerial photos of marinas and other navigationally A NOTE You can touch and drag the pointer to a new location significant landmarks when using a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card 1 On the navigation chart touch a camera icon e A standard camera icon 95 1 indicates an overhead photo GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual 9 Marine Mode Using Charts e Acamera icon with a cone m indicates a perspective photo The photo was taken from the location of the camera pointed in the direction of the cone 2 Touch Aerial Photo Using Mariner s Eye Mariner s Eye provides a view from above and behind the boat according to your heading and provides a visual navigation aid When navigating you can use the Mariner s Eye screen to better follow your course indicated by a highlighted line See page 13 for more information on navigating with the GPSMAP 620 To access the Mariner s Eye screen from the Home screen touch Charts gt Mariner s Eye Touch the ES button to move the view closer to your boat and lower to the water Touch the J button to move the view away from the boat This is momentarily indicated by the scale EE at the bottom of the screen 10 Using BlueChart g2 Vision Optional BlueChart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards allow you to get the most out of your GPSMAP 620 In addition to detailed marine charting BlueChart g
73. t just as you would using the Navigation chart Enabling High Resolution Satellite Imagery You can overlay high resolution satellite images on the land the sea or both portions of the Navigation chart when using a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision SD card To enable satellite imagery 1 While viewing the Navigation chart touch Menu gt Navigation Chart Setup gt Photos 2 Touch one of the following e Off standard chart information is shown on the map e Land Only standard chart information is shown on water with photos overlaying the land e Photo Map Blend photos overlay both the water and the land at a specified opacity The higher you set the percentage the more the satellite photos cover both water and land When enabled the high resolution satellite images are only present at lower zoom levels If you cannot see the high resolution images 12 in your BlueChart g2 Vision region zoom in by touching E or set the detail level higher by touching Menu gt Navigation Chart Setup gt Chart Appearance gt Detail GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Navigating To navigate using the GPSMAP 620 first choose a destination then set a course or create a route Follow the course or route on the Navigation chart or on the Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D screen TIP You can also use the Compass screen to follow a course or route See page 24 for more information Step 1 Choose a Destination You ca
74. th up 38 numbers viewing 26 O off heading line 38 off road routing 47 48 53 on screen keyboard 45 other boats 36 output audio 54 overlay numbers 33 37 P panning 8 photos 12 points of interest 45 port types 34 position 33 position icon 55 posn precision 34 pressure unit settings 33 QWERTY keyboard 53 R range rings 40 recently found locations 45 registering 58 resetting the max speed 50 the trip data 50 your GPSMAP 620 56 rings 40 routes adding a stop 43 cancel 16 custom 47 48 editing 47 offroad 53 preferences 53 simulating 53 stopping 7 43 54 viewing 28 S safe depth 35 40 safe height 35 safe mode 55 safe zone 36 sailing 38 satellite 63 imagery 12 satellite signals 58 59 saving places you find 46 your current location 46 47 52 screen brightness 54 screen shots 53 SD cards using 28 search area 45 security settings 55 settings restoring 55 setting your location 47 show report 26 simulating a route 53 simulator mode 32 software license agreement 60 updating 56 version 53 speed filter 32 speed limit icon 49 speed unit settings 33 storing the GPSMAP 620 58 sunrise sunset 27 supported file types 51 system settings 53 64 temperature 33 text language 54 tide station 26 time 34 time settings 54 time zone 34 54 tools 52 touchscreen calibrating 60 cleaning 57 settings 54 transferring data 28 transferring files 51 trip computer 50 trip data reset 50
75. tion Accessing Additional Object or Chart NOTE The options that appear are dynamic and depend on the Information point you touched 1 Touch an object on the chart or an area of the chart e Review view details of the chart objects near the pointer 2 Touch Information and choose from the following options Review only appears if the pointer is near multiple objects e Tides view tide information provided by the tide station on the chart if the pointer is near only one object the name closest to the object or area of the chart page 26 of the object appears instead of Review e Currents view current information provided by the current e Navigate To view the navigation options page 13 Station closest to the object or area of the chart page 26 e Create Waypoint marks a waypoint at the location of the e Celestial view sunrise and sunset almanac data for the pointer page 21 object or area of the chart page 27 s Information view additional information about an object or e Local Services view a list of the marinas and marine area of the chart services closest to the object or area of the chart e Measure Distance view the distance and bearing of the e Chart Notes view National Oceanic and Atmospheric object from your current location The information appears Administration NOAA information associated with the chart in a window on the upper left corner of the screen Touch containing the object Set Reference to mea
76. tional BlueChart g2 Vision charts and photos e Mariner s Eye or Mariner s Eye 3D displays a view from above and behind your boat for a visual navigation aid page 10 e Fishing Chart removes navigational data from the chart and enhances bottom contours for depth recognition page 11 e Fish Eye 3D provides an underwater view that visually represents the sea floor according information on the chart page 11 NOTE Mariner s Eye 3D Fishing Charts and Fish Eye 3D views are only available when using optional Blue Chart g2 Vision preprogrammed SD cards See page 10 Using the Navigation Chart From the Home screen touch Charts gt Navigation Chart Use the Navigation chart to plan a course see page 13 to view map information and as a visual aid while navigating Panning the Navigation Chart 1 From the Home screen touch Charts gt Navigation Chart 2 Touch and drag the chart to view other areas on the chart 3 Touch Stop Panning to return the Navigation chart to your current location Zooming In and Out on the Navigation Chart The scale at the bottom of the chart 599km indicates the zoom level The bar under the number represents the numeric scale distance on the map Touch SS and to zoom in and out on the Navigation chart Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart 1 Touch a point on the Navigation chart GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Marine Mode Using Charts 2 Touch an op
77. tween turns Touch the text bar on the top of the map to open the turn list Touch a turn on the list to view the instruction for that turn Touch Show Map to view the entire route on the browse map page 49 Automotive Mode Using the Map Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed and provides helpful statistics about your trip To view the trip computer touch the Speed field on the map If you make frequent stops leave the GPSMAP 620 turned on so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip Resetting the Trip Computer Reset the trip computer before beginning a trip From the map touch the Speed field Touch Reset Trip to reset the information on the trip computer Touch Reset Max to reset the maximum speed 50 GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Automotive Mode Managing Files You can store files such as JPEG image files in the internal memory on the GPSMAP 620 or on an SD card NOTE The GPSMAP 620 is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me or Windows NT It is also not compatible with Mac OS 10 3 and earlier This is a common limitation of most USB mass storage devices The GPSMAP 620 supports the following file types e JPEG and JPG image files e Maps and GPX waypoint files from MapSource see page 58 Loading Files Step 1 Connect the USB Cable Connect the mini USB connector to the back of the GPSMAP 620 Connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB port on y
78. when 3 Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your connect It computer and into your GPSMAP 620 The GPSMAP 620 automatically turns on and goes into USB mass storage mode Ensure your GPSMAP 620 is connected to a USB port and not a USB hub If you have several network drives mapped on your computer Windows can have trouble assigning drive letters to your GPSMAP 620 drives See your operating system Help file to learn how to map or assign drive letters Touch Where To gt Near gt A Different City Find the hotel and touch Gol Touch Menu gt Where To gt Near gt My Destination Search for a restaurant Restaurants nearest your hotel are listed first cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives How can find restaurants near the hotel will be staying at in the future GPSMAP 620 Owner s Manual Appendix Messages and Alarms Marine Mode Boat is not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate speed sensor appears during water speed calibration Check the speed wheel for blockage and calibrate again If the wheel is clear calibrate again and increase speed Can t Read User Card cannot read card when attempting a user data transfer Can t Unlock Maps maps are locked and cannot be used on this unit Can t Write User Card cannot write card when attempting a user data transfer Database Error general database error Contact product support Lost Satellite Recept
79. wn on the Time tecord the track based on a time interval map Resolution trecord the track plot based on a variance from e Navaid Type sets the navaid symbol set NOAA or IALA your course This setting is recommended for the most efficient use of memory The distance value Change is Configuring the Active Track Options the maximum error allowed from the true course before From the Home screen touch Information gt User Data gt Tracks recording a track point gt Active Track Options e Change set the value of the interval Record Mode select Off Fill or Wrap Track Color set the color of the track plot e Off does not record a track log l l Configuring the Numbers Screen From the Home screen touch Dashboard gt Numbers gt Menu gt Configure e Fill records a track log until the track memory is full e Wrap continuously records the track log replacing the oldest track data with new data 1 Select the number of data fields you want to show on Interval define the frequency at which the track is recorded the Numbers screen The Numbers screen appears with Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but fills the track changeable data fields log faster 2 Touch the data field you want to change e Interval set whether the interval is determined by distance 3 Touch the data type you want to appear in the selected data time or resolution Touch Change to set the quantity field o DPi

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