Garmin Monterra Owner's Manual
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1. 4 Navigate using the map page 5 or compass page 5 Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to find a geocache you can log your results You can verify some geocaches at www opencaching com 1 Select Geocaching gt Log 2 Select Found Did Not Find Needs Maintenance or Unattempted 3 Enter a comment and rate the geocache optional 4 Select Log chirp A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache You can use your device to find a chirp ina geocache For more information about the chirp see the chirp Owner s Manual at www garmin com Photos and Video Finding a Geocache with a chirp Device When you enable chirp searching the device alerts you when it detects nearby chirp devices This is useful when searching for geocaches that contain a chirp device 1 Select chirp 2 Select the toggle switch to enable chirp searching 3 Navigate to a geocache that contains a chirp device page 6 When you are within 33 ft 10 m of the geocache that contains a chirp device an alert appears on your device 4 Select Details to download and view information from the chirp device 5 If available select Go to navigate to the next stage of the geocache Applications Installing Applications Before you can purchase or install applications on your device you must add a Google account to your device page 10 You can install additional applications from Google Play 12. feature Text to speech output Sets the software and preferences used for text to speech Pointer speed Sets the mouse pointer speed when using a Bluetooth mouse with the device Backing Up Your Data You can back up accounts settings wireless network passwords and some application data to your Google account 1 Select Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Back up my data 2 If necessary select Backup account to choose an account for the backup data 3 Select Automatic Restore to restore data automatically from your backup account when you reinstall applications optional Resetting to Factory Defaults Data deleted through a factory reset cannot be restored from the internal storage You can reset the device to factory defaults This removes all applications accounts and user data If data backup is enabled some account and user data may be restored from your backup account after the factory reset but many user data types are not included in this backup You should back up all user data prior to a reset to ensure that you do not lose important data Select Settings gt Backup amp reset gt Factory data reset Date and Time Settings Select Settings gt Date amp time Automatic date amp time Sets the date and time automatically from GPS satellites or wireless networks Automatic time zone Sets the time zone automatically based on your location Set date Sets the date This setting is not availabl
3. Device ENN Table of Contents Long Term Storage scncese 11 Device Care Cleaning the De GENEE Cleaning the Touchscreen ee rte eer rr rete ee 11 Water Immersion sg A7 Specifications A E E E A EAEN E A E 11 Data Management aU File Types Installing a Memory Can II Connecting the Device to Your Gemeen 12 Transferring Files to Your Device iM PACER E a EE E A A E Disconnecting the USB Cable 13 Troubleshooting Gredt 12 Viewing Device WOPTMAION aii 12 Updating the SONANO cop cee ia aee aae rann Rina 12 Resetting the Device ines ww 12 Registering Your Device eiicc 2c sicssceescices se 12 Getting More Information Geen dee APPONI eermeeereed pe pereeere re aa A Opina Meet heien 12 E E TJ aon oe oes 13 Il Table of Contents Introduction See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Device Overview Camera Microphone Power key LED flash Volume keys Battery cover D ring Waterproof speaker Headphone jack under weather cap Mini USB port under weather cap QB elen Battery Information The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries Contact
4. Swipe left to view the map Editing a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select an option To view a point on the map select a point e To change the order of points on the route drag points up or down in the list e To add an additional point to the route select e To remove a point from the route hold the point and select 5 Deleting a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Hold a route 3 Select Viewing the Active Route 1 While navigating a route swipe down from the top of the screen 2 Select Reversing a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select gt Reverse Route Waypoints Routes and Tracks Tracks A track is a recording of your path The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point Pausing Track Recording 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen The list of notifications appears 2 Select I next to Track Recording On Customizing Your Track Log You can customize how your device displays and records tracks 1 Select Settings gt Tracks 2 Select Record to toggle track logging on or off 3 Select Show on Map to toggle the track log on the map on or off When this feature is enabled a line on the map indicates your track 4 Select Color and select a color for the track log on the map Select Record Method 6 Select an option e To record tracks at a variable rate that c
5. the Device The first time you turn on the device you must set up basic device settings You can also set up accounts 1 Turn on the device 2 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Touchscreen e Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll the screen e Pinch two fingers together to zoom out e Spread two fingers to zoom in e Make each touchscreen selection a separate action e Select _ to return to the previous page e Select A to return to the home screen e Select to view additional options for the page you are viewing Home Screen Viewing Notifications 1 Swipe down from the top of the screen The list of notifications appears 2 Select an option e To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification select the notification e To dismiss a notification swipe the notification to the right Enabling GPS For more information about GPS go to www garmin com aboutGPS Select Settings gt Location services gt GPS satellites Updating the Device Software Before you can update the device software you must be connected to a wireless network The device checks for software updates periodically when it is connected to a wireless network A notification appears when a software update is available You can also check for updates manually 1 Select an option e When a software update notification appears swipe down from the top of the screen an
6. type The device automatically searches for your sensor and pairs with it Enabling Airplane Mode Airplane mode disables all receivers and transmitters in the device including GPS wireless networking ANT technology and Bluetooth technology This can be useful to conserve battery life when you are not using these technologies or when you take the device to an area where these technologies are prohibited such as on an airplane Select Settings gt More gt Airplane mode Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example the settings and views are different when you use the device for hunting than when geocaching When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile Selecting a Profile When you change activities you can change the setup of the device by changing the profile 1 Select Settings gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Make Current 4 Optionally select the toggle switch to enable profile switching from the notifications This feature is useful if you switch profiles frequently Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your home screen settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip 1 Select Settings gt Profiles 2 Select 3 Enter a name and select Done The new profile is saved and becomes the a
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8. A GARMIN Monterra Owner s Manual D GARMIN Googe fe October 2013 190 01601 00_0A Printed in Taiwan All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo BlueChart City Navigator and TracBack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ANT ANT Garmin Connect BaseCamp chirp HomePort tempe and Monterra are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries microSD and the microSDHC logo are a trademarks of SD 3C LLC Wi Fi is a registered mark of Wi Fi Alliance Corporation Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc NOAA is a registered service mark o
9. Battery life Lithium ion battery pack up to 16 hours AA batteries up to 22 hours Water resistance IEC 60529 IPX7 Operating temperature range From 4 to 158 F from 15 to 70 C Charging temperature From 32 to 113 F from 0 to 45 C range Radio frequency protocol ANT wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology Wi Fi IEEE 802 11b g n at 2 4GHz Near Field Communication technology Stereo headphone 3 5 mm jack Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT and Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The handheld device supports these file types e Files from BaseCamp or HomePort Go to www garmin com trip_ planning e GPX track files e GPX geocache files Go to www opencaching com e JPEG photo files e GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader Go to www garmin com products poiloader e FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or pre loaded maps 1 Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Remove the batteries or battery pack 3 Inthe battery compartment slide the card holder to the left and lift up 4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down 5 Close the card holder 6 Slide the card holder to the right to lock it Device Information 11 7
10. F 0 C to 45 C You can charge the battery using the included AC adapter You can also use an optional battery charger accessory Go to www garmin com outdoor for more information 1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet When you connect the device to a power source the device turns on 5 Charge the battery completely The battery charge level is indicated in the notification bar 6 Remove the USB cable and fully close the weather cap o Removing the Battery Pack Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries 1 Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Pull up on the side of the battery pack closest to the power button Introduction Installing AA Batteries Instead of the battery pack page 1 you can use alkaline NiMH or lithium AA batteries This is useful when you are on the trail and cannot charge the battery pack Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results NOTE Standard alkaline batteries are not recommended when using the camera feature 1 Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover 2 Insert three AA batteries observing polarity r E a i 3 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise Turning On the Device Select Setting Up
11. Replace the batteries or battery pack 8 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise Connecting the Device to Your Computer To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Before you can operate your device while connected to your computer you must install batteries The computer USB port may not provide enough power to operate the device 1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port 3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB port On Windows computers the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device and the memory card may appear as a second removable drive On Mac computers the device and memory card appear as mounted volumes Transferring Files to Your Device 1 Connect the device to your computer On Windows computers the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device and the memory card may appear as a second removable drive On Mac computers the device and memory card appear as mounted volumes NOTE Some computers with multiple network drives may not display device drives properly See your operating system documentation to learn how to map the drive On your computer open the file browser Select a file Select Edit gt Copy Open the portable device drive or volume for the device or memory car
12. Select the Play Store icon 2 If necessary follow the on screen instructions to set up your account Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location 1 Select Proximity Alarms gt ah 2 Select a category 3 Select a location 4 Select Use 5 Enter a radius and select Done When you enter an area with a proximity alarm the device sounds a tone Using the Flashlight NOTE Using the flashlight can reduce battery life Select Flashlight gt Calculating the Size of an Area 1 Select Area Calculation gt Start 2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 3 Select Calculate when finished Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current location GPS accuracy satellite locations and signal strength Changing the Satellite View 1 Select Satellite gt 2 If necessary select Track Up to orient the satellite view with your current track toward the top of the screen 3 If necessary select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite and to the signal strength bar of that satellite Listening to NOAA Weather Radio You can listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA weather broadcasts using the NOAA radio built into your device When the NOAA radio is receiving a broadcast the device notifies you of weather alerts with a popup message and a notification 1 Pull up the weather cap fr
13. Wallpaper Sets the home screen wallpaper for the selected profile Screen Orientation Lock Locks the screen orientation in portrait or landscape mode or allows the screen to change orientation automatically based on the device orientation Backlight Timeout Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off Sleep Sets the length of time before the device enters low power sleep mode Font Size Sets the size of text in the user interface Adding Accounts You can add accounts to your device to enable app purchases and synchronize data 1 Select Settings gt Accounts amp Sync gt Add Account 2 Select an account type 3 Follow the on screen instructions Changing the Lock Screen Security You can require a security pattern password or PIN to unlock the lock screen You can also disable the lock screen 1 Select Settings gt Security gt Screen lock 2 Select a lock screen option 3 If necessary follow the on screen instructions to create a security pattern password or PIN for your device Language and Input Settings Select Settings gt Language amp input Language Sets the language of the text in the user interface Spelling correction Enables spelling correction when you enter text Personal dictionary Allows you to add custom words to the dictionary used for spelling correction Default Sets the default input method used for text entry Voice Search Sets the preferences for the voice search
14. a field 3 Select a data field category and a data field For example select Trip Data gt Speed Moving Avg Customizing Dashboards 1 Select a page 2 Select an option e From the map select gt Setup Map gt Dashboard e From the compass trip computer or status page select gt Change Dashboard 3 Select a dashboard Tracks Settings Select Settings gt Tracks Recording Turns track recording on or off Show on Map Shows or hides the track log on the map Color Changes the color of the track line on the map Record Method Sets a track recording method Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks Interval Sets a track log recording rate Recording points more frequently creates a more detailed track but fills the track log faster Auto Archive Sets an automatic archive method to organize your tracks Tracks are saved and cleared automatically Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing The available routing settings vary based on the activity selected Select Settings gt Routing Navigation Voice Sets the voice and language for navigation prompts Activity Sets an activity for routing The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing Route Transitions Sets how the device routes from one point on the route to the next This setting is available only for so
15. avigator detailed maps Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest such as restaurants or marine services For more information go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer Finding a Location by Name You can search for map POls and saved items such as waypoints tracks or geocaches by name 1 Select Where To gt Q 2 Enter the name or part of the name 3 Select a location from the search results Finding a Location Near Another Location 1 Select Where To gt gt Search Near 2 Select an option 3 Select a location When the confidence status bar reaches 100 select Save Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses 1 Select Where To gt Addresses 2 Select the country or state if necessary 3 Enter the city or postal code NOTE Not all map data provides postal code searching 4 Select the city 5 Enter the house number 6 Enter the street Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination Creating a Route 1 Select Route Planner gt gt Select a category Select the first point in the route Select Use Select ak to add additional points to the route Select _ to save the route ou P WON Editing the Name of a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Name 4 Enter the new name Viewing a Route on the Map 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3
16. calculation 7 B barometer 5 BaseCamp 4 11 battery 1 11 charging 1 11 installing 1 2 life 9 maximizing 11 storage 11 Bluetooth technology 9 Cc calibrating altimeter 5 compass 5 camera 1 6 charging 1 11 chirp 6 7 City Navigator 3 cleaning the device 11 cleaning the touchscreen 11 compass 5 navigating 5 settings 9 computer connecting 12 course pointer 5 customizing the device 7 8 D dashboards 8 data backup 10 transferring 12 data fields 8 deleting all user data 12 device care 11 registration 12 resetting 10 12 display settings 10 downloading geocaches 6 E elevation 4 5 plot 5 F files transferring 6 11 12 finding locations 3 flashlight 7 FM radio 7 G geocaches 6 7 11 downloading 6 GPS 7 settings 2 H heading setting 9 home screen 2 customizing 7 HomePort 11 K keyboard language 10 L language keyboard 10 locations editing 2 saving 2 locking screen 2 8 10 M maps 2 5 data fields 8 optional 3 12 settings 8 memory card 11 microSD card See memory card N navigation 4 5 compass 5 road 5 stopping 5 NOAA radio 7 notifications 2 0 on screen buttons 2 P pairing 9 ANT sensors 9 photos 6 taking 6 viewing 6 position format 8 power key 1 2 product registration 12 profiles 9 10 proximity alarms 7 9 R radio FM 7 NOAA 7 registering the device 12 resetting the device 10 12 routes 3 creating 3 deleting 3 editing 3 setti
17. ctive profile Customizing the Device 4 Customize your home screen settings and data fields Editing a Profile Name 1 Select Settings gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Edit Name 4 Enter the new name Deleting a Profile 1 Select Settings gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Delete Sound Settings Select Settings gt Sound Volumes Set the volume levels for media notifications and alarms Silent Mode Silences devices sounds Default notification Sets the default sound used for notifications Vibrate and ring Enables vibration for notifications when silent mode is not enabled High Power Audio Increases the maximum volume for the built in speaker NOTE This feature draws additional power and may cause the device to shut down unexpectedly if used with the camera or high backlight levels This feature may reduce battery life Touch sounds Plays a sound when you touch some on screen objects such as the keyboard Screen lock sound Plays a sound when you unlock the lock screen Vibrate on touch Vibrates when you touch some on screen objects Display Settings Select Settings gt Display Color Mode Sets a light background dark background or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise and sunset times for your current location Glove Mode Increases the touchscreen sensitivity for use when wearing gloves Brightness Sets the backlight brightness
18. d Browse to a folder Select Edit gt Paste The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card a P w ND NO Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file do not delete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume 3 Select a file 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device it is not necessary to safely disconnect 1 Complete an action e For Windows computers select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device e For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the trash 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer Troubleshooting Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement Select Settings gt About Monterra Updating the Software NOTE Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garmin com products webupdater 3 Follow the on screen instructions Resetting the Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset i
19. d select New software update available e To check for an update manually select Settings gt About Monterra gt System updates The device checks for available updates This may take several minutes 2 Select Download and follow the on screen instructions Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches 1 Hold the power key 2 Select Touch Lock to toggle the screen lock on or off Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint 1 Select Mark Waypoint 2 If necessary select Edit to change the name or other waypoint data 3 Select Save Marking a Waypoint Using the Map 1 Select Map 2 Select a location on the map 3 Select the information bar at the top of the screen 4 Select B Finding a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager Swipe down to view notifications Enter text to start a search 2 Select an option Swipe left and right to switch pages Select Q to search using the name of the waypoint Hold to customize shortcuts widgets or wallpaper e Select All and select a symbol type to search using the Hold to drag shortcuts in or out of the dock symbol of the waypoint Touch to view all installed apps 2 Waypoints Routes and Tracks e Select gt Search Near to search near a recently found location anot
20. e if Automatic date amp time is enabled Set time Sets the time This setting is not available if Automatic date amp time is enabled Set time zone Sets the time zone This setting is not available if Automatic time zone is enabled Use 24 hour format Displays the time in 24 hour format Select date format Sets the format used to display the date Regional sets the format automatically based on the selected language page 10 10 Customizing the Device Device Information Battery Information The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries NOTICE Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions Maximizing the Battery Life e Reduce the backlight brightness backlight timeout and sleep timeout page 10 Turn on airplane mode page 9 Exit the camera application when you are not taking photos Pause track recording when you do not need to record your track page 4 e Turn off GPS when you are not using it page 2 Saving Energy While Charging the Device You can turn off some features to allow the device to go into low power mode while charging 1 Tu
21. ect When Full Daily or Weekly Clearing the Current Track Select Track Manager gt Current Track gt Deleting a Track 1 Select Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select gt Delete Garmin Adventures You can create adventures to share your journeys with family friends and the Garmin community Group related items together as an adventure For example you can create an adventure for your latest hiking trip The adventure could contain the track log of the trip photos of the trip and geocaches you hunted You can use BaseCamp to create and manage your adventures For more information go to http adventures garmin com Sending Files to BaseCamp 1 Open BaseCamp 2 Connect the device to your computer On Windows computers the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device and the memory card may appear as a second removable drive On Mac computers the device and memory card appear as mounted volumes NOTE Some computers with multiple network drives may not display device drives properly See your operating system documentation to learn how to map the drive Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume 4 Select an option e Select an item from a connected device and drag it to My Collection or to a list e From BaseCamp select Device gt Receive from Device and select the device o Creating an Adventure Before you can create an adventure and send it to your device you must download BaseCa
22. f the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This product is ANT certified Visit www thisisant com directory for a list of compatible products and apps Table of Contents Intro duce Home Screen Viewing Notifi cations Enabling GPS Where To Menu oe Maps ing the Name of a Route Se we a Route on the Map Tracks ev Scorer Geet Custor zing Your Track Log Following Your Track Log Saving the Current Track g the Elevation Plot of a Track ging the Track COMO isss Annan A ARAARARAA Calibrating ie emie GER HEEReeeeeeeE HAMM 3 vc NNNNN RAR ARWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNN Trip Computer ines Resetting the Trip Computer Photos and Video Taking a Phot ng a Recording a Video a ea Viewing Photos and Vide coeeessccsssessssevsssssvesssssnssssssensvavesee ROCACIIOS ci deeg nied aiid A Downloading G Filtering the Geocache List Creating and Saving a Geoc pplying a Saved Geocache Editing a Custom Geocache igating to a Geocache g the a Adding erte and Wid ets Rotating mo Screen Enabling the Map Data Fields Customizing ine Data Fields Creating a Custom Pro Editing a Profile Name Dele e Ee 9 di actor Lehi Its Device tegen Information izing the Battery L hg Saving Energy While Charging the
23. her waypoint your current location or a point on the map 3 Select a waypoint from the list Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an item to edit such as the name 4 Enter the new information Deleting a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select gt Delete Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy When averaging the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy 1 Select Waypoint Manager Select a waypoint Select gt Average Location Move to the waypoint location Select Start Follow the on screen instructions NO P WO ND For best results collect 4 to 8 samples for the waypoint waiting at least 90 minutes between samples Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location 1 Select Waypoint Manager Select a waypoint Select gt Project New Waypoint Enter the bearing and distance Select Save Where To Menu You can use the Where To menu to find a destination to navigate to Not all Where To categories are available in all areas and maps a P WN Optional Maps You can use additional maps with the device such as BirdsEye satellite imagery BlueChart g2 and City N
24. here there are no major obstacles in your path It also can also help you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks To enable the course pointer from the compass select Settings gt Heading Settings gt Go to Line Pointer gt Course CDI The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course line leading to the destination The course deviation indicator CDI provides the indication of drift right or left from the course The scale refers to the distance between dots on the course deviation indicator which tell you how far off course you are Navigating with Sight N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance lock in the direction and navigate to the object 1 Select Sight N Go 2 Point the device at an object 3 Select Lock Direction gt Set Course 4 Navigate using the compass Elevation Plot By default the elevation plot displays the elevation over the distance traveled To customize the elevation settings see page 9 You can touch any point on the plot to view details about that point Navigating to a Point on the Plot 1 Select Elevation Plot 2 Select an individual point on the plot Details about the point appear Select gt View Map Select the information bar at the top of the screen 5 Select Go The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line 6 Navigate using the map page 5 or compass page 5 A Go Changing the Pl
25. ith the direction of travel at the top Guidance Text Sets when the guidance text is shown on the map Dashboard Sets a dashboard to display on the map Each dashboard shows different information about your route or your location Layers Sets the types of information that appears on the map page Auto Zoom Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map Zoom Buttons Shows or hides the zoom buttons on the map When the zoom buttons are hidden you must use touchscreen gestures to zoom in and out page 2 Detail Sets the level of detail on the map More detail may cause the map to draw slower Vehicle Changes the icon that represents your position on the map Go to www garmingarage com to download more vehicle icons Map Information Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the device Custom Data Fields and Dashboards Data fields display information about your location or other specified data Dashboards are a custom grouping of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task such as geocaching You can customize the data fields and dashboards of the map compass trip computer elevation plot and the status page Enabling the Map Data Fields 1 Select Map gt gt Setup Map gt Dashboard 2 Select Small Data Fields or Large Data Fields Customizing the Data Fields Before you can change the map data fields you must enable them page 8 1 Select a page 2 Select a dat
26. me activities Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point Lock on Road Locks the blue triangle which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation depth temperature pressure and vertical speed 1 Select Settings gt Units 2 Select a measurement type 3 Select a unit of measure Position Format Settings NOTE You should not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Select Settings gt Position Format Position Format Sets the position format in which a location reading appears Customizing the Device Map Datum Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured Map Spheroid Shows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Heading Settings You can customize the compass settings Select Settings gt Heading Settings Display Sets the type of directional heading shown on the compass North Reference Sets the north reference used on the compass Go to Line Pointer Allows you to use the bearing pointer that points in the direction of your destination or use the course pointer that shows your relationship to the course line leading to the destination Compass Automatically
27. mp to your computer and transfer a track from your device to your computer page 4 1 Open BaseCamp Select File gt New gt Garmin Adventure Select a track and select Next If necessary add items from BaseCamp Complete the required fields to name and describe the adventure 6 If you want to change the cover photo for the adventure select Change and select a different photo 7 Select Finish OO P WN Starting an Adventure Before you can start an adventure you must send an adventure from BaseCamp to your device 1 Select Adventures 2 Select an adventure 3 Select Start Navigation You can navigate routes and tracks to a waypoint geocache photo or any saved location in the device You can use the map or the compass to navigate to your destination Navigation Navigating to a Destination 1 Select Where To 2 Select a category 3 Select a destination 4 Select Go The map opens with your route marked with a magenta line 5 Navigate using the map page 5 or compass page 5 Stopping Navigation From the map or compass select gt Stop Navigation Navigating with the Map 1 Begin navigating to a destination page 5 2 Select Map A blue triangle represents your location on the map As you travel the blue triangle moves and leaves a track log trail 3 Complete one or more actions e Drag the map to view different areas e Select bk and to zoom in and out of the map e Select a location
28. ngs 8 viewing on the map 3 S satellite signals 7 saving your data 10 screen locking 2 8 10 orientation 8 settings 8 10 device 8 shortcuts adding 7 Sight N Go 5 software updating 2 12 specifications 11 storing data 12 T tempe 12 temperature 12 time settings 10 touchscreen 2 TracBack 4 track log following 4 pausing 4 tracks 4 settings 4 8 transferring files 4 11 transferring files 6 trip computer 5 trip information 6 viewing 5 trip planner See routes troubleshooting 12 U unit ID 12 units of measure 8 updates software 2 updating software 12 USB disconnecting 12 mass storage mode 11 transferring files 11 user data deleting 12 V video 6 playing 6 recording 6 volume 1 W water resistance 11 waypoints 2 3 deleting 3 editing 2 3 projecting 3 saving 2 weather 7 radio 7 Where To 5 Wi Fi connecting 9 widgets 7 Index 13 www garmin com support 913 397 8200 1 800 800 1020 1 866 429 9296 32 2 672 52 54 420 221 985466 420 221 985465 358 9 6937 9758 39 02 36 699699 0800 0233937 00800 4412 454 44 2380 662 915 386 4 27 92 500 34 93 275 44 97 46 7744 52020 PR gt m am i ES Kee Se 0808 238 0000 44 0 870 8501242 43 0 820 220230 385 1 5508 272 385 1 5508 271 45 4810 5050 ai 331 55 69 33 99 52 001 855 792 7671 2 EI Ex 35 1214 447 460 NU 0861 GARMIN 427 646 Samm 27 0
29. o customize the photo To change shooting options including flash exposure white balance scene or location information select To zoom in or out use the slider To change the focus select a part of the image The device focuses on the area inside of the square brackets When the photo is in focus the square brackets turn green 4 Select to take a photo Taking a Panoramic Photo You can use panorama mode to capture extra wide photos such as landscapes 1 Select Camera gt KE 2 Aim the camera at the left or right edge of the shot 3 Select O 4 Hold the device level and slowly pan the device in one direction from left to right or from right to left If you pan too quickly a red frame flashes around the viewfinder to indicate you should slow down p fills in with blue as you pan The brighter blue area indicates the area currently shown in the viewfinder 5 Select an option e To stop capturing the panorama at a specific point select e To capture a full panorama continue panning until p is completely blue The device displays a preview of the photo and a progress bar as it saves the photo Recording a Video 1 Select Camera gt a 2 Select 3 Record a video 4 When you have finished recording the video select Viewing Photos and Videos 1 Select Gallery 2 If necessary select an album 3 Select a photo or video Videos are indicated by 4 Swipe left or right to
30. om the headphone jack and connect wired headphones The headphone wire acts as an antenna to receive the broadcast The radio does not function if headphones are not connected 2 Select Weather Radio 3 Select an option e Toscan for the strongest broadcast automatically select Auto Scan e To select a channel manually disable auto scan and select lt q and gt e To switch between the built in speaker and the headphones select NOTE The headphones must remain connected to receive the broadcast e To turn the audio broadcast on or off select Si The device continues to receive weather alerts when the audio broadcast is disabled e To turn off the radio select Turning off the radio disables both the broadcast and weather alerts mpi to FM Radio Pull up the weather cap from the headphone jack and connect wired headphones The headphone wire acts as an antenna to receive the broadcast The radio does not function if headphones are not connected 2 Select FM Radio 3 Select an option e To tune the next or previous available station select gt gt or KN e To tune a specific frequency drag the tuner e To add a preset frequency select ah e To tune a preset frequency select the frequency e To switch between the built in speaker and the headphones select NOTE The headphones must remain connected to receive the broadcast e To turn off the radio select Viewing Weather Data Bef
31. on the map represented by a pin and select the information bar at the top of the screen to view information about the selected location Navigating a Driving Route Before you can navigate street routes you must purchase and load City Navigator maps 1 Select Settings gt Profiles gt Automotive gt Make Current 2 Select a destination 3 Navigate using the map Turns appear in the information bar along the top of the map Audible tones signal turns in the route Navigating with the Compass When navigating to a destination A points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving 1 Begin navigating to a destination page 5 2 Select Compass 3 Turn until A points toward the top of the compass and continue moving in that direction to the destination Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors To improve heading accuracy do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as vehicles buildings and overhead power lines Your device was already calibrated at the factory and the device uses automatic calibration by default If you experience irregular compass behavior for example after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes you can manually calibrate the compass 1 Select Compass gt gt Calibrate Compass gt Start 2 Follow the on screen instructions Course Pointer The course pointer is most useful if you are navigating on water or w
32. ore you can view the temperature you must pair your device with a tempe wireless temperature sensor page 12 You can view weather data from the device sensors including the temperature UV index barometric pressure and ambient pressure Select Weather Customizing the Device Adding Shortcuts and Widgets to the Home Screen You can add application shortcuts and widgets to any of the home screen pages Widgets are tools that provide quick access to information basic application functions or device settings 1 From the home screen swipe left or right to select a home screen page 2 Select Applications 3 Swipe left or right to view additional applications and widgets 4 Hold an application or widget and drag it to the desired location on the home screen Rotating the Screen Rotate your device to view in horizontal landscape or vertical portrait mode Locking the Screen Orientation The default setting allows the screen to change orientation automatically based on the device orientation You can lock the screen orientation in portrait or landscape mode 1 Select Settings gt Display gt Screen Orientation Lock 2 Select an option Map Settings Select Settings gt Map Orientation Adjusts how the map is shown on the page North Up shows north at the top of the page Track Up shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page Automotive Mode shows and automotive perspective w
33. ot Type You can change the elevation plot to display pressure and elevation over time or distance 1 Select Elevation Plot gt gt Change Plot Type 2 Select an option Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot gt gt Reset Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your device was already calibrated at the factory and the device uses automatic calibration by default You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure 1 Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known 2 Select Elevation Plot gt gt Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics You can customize the trip computer layout dashboard and data fields Navigation From the main menu select Trip Computer Resetting the Trip Computer For accurate information reset the trip information before beginning a trip Select Trip Computer gt gt Reset gt OK Photos and Video You can take photos and videos with your device If GPS is enabled page 2 the geographic location is automatically saved in the photo or video information Taking a Photo 1 Select Camera 2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the photo 3 If necessary select one or more options t
34. reates an optimum representation of your tracks select Auto e To record tracks at a specified distance select Distance To record tracks at a specified time select Time 7 Select Interval 8 Complete an action e If you selected Auto for the Record Method select an option to record tracks more or less often NOTE Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail but fills up the device memory quicker e If you selected Distance or Time for the Record Method enter a value and select OK a Following Your Track Log While navigating you can navigate back to the beginning of your track log This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp or the trail head 1 Select Track Manager gt Current Track gt View Map gt TracBack The map displays your route with a magenta line start point and end point 2 Navigate using the map or the compass Saving the Current Track 1 Select Track Manager gt Current Track 2 Select gt Save Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Track 1 Select Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Swipe right to view the elevation plot page Changing the Track Color You can change the color of a track to improve the view on the map or compare it to another track 1 Select Track Manager 2 Select a track 3 Select Track Color 4 Select a color Archiving Saved Tracks You can archive saved tracks to save memory space 1 Select Settings gt Tracks gt Auto Archive 2 Sel
35. rms Vibrate The device vibrates when a proximity alarm is triggered Proximity Tones The device plays an audible tone when a proximity alarm is triggered Approaching Alarm Tone Sets the tone the device plays when you enter a proximity point radius Leaving Alarm Tone Sets the tone the device plays when you leave a proximity point radius Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Select Settings gt Wi Fi 2 If necessary select the toggle switch to turn on Wi Fi 3 If necessary select SCAN to scan for available networks 4 Select a wireless network 5 If necessary enter the encryption key The device connects to the wireless network The device remembers the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location in the future Pairing Bluetooth Devices 1 Select Settings gt Bluetooth 2 Select the toggle switch to turn on Bluetooth wireless technology 3 If necessary select Search for Devices to scan for nearby devices 4 Select a device 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the pairing process Pairing Your ANT Sensors Pairing is the connecting of ANT wireless devices for example connecting a tempe temperature sensor with your Garmin device 1 Bring the device within range 3 m of the sensor NOTE Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing 2 Select Settings gt More gt ANT Sensors 3 Select the toggle switch to enable pairing with your sensor
36. rn off GPS page 2 2 Pause track recording page 4 3 Connect the device to an external power source 4 Select to turn off the display Long Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months remove the batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed Device Care NOTICE Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch screen or damage may result Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the mini USB port Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Cleaning the Touchscreen 1 Use a soft clean lint free cloth 2 If necessary lightly dampen the cloth with water 3 If using a dampened cloth turn off the device and disconnect the device from power 4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth Water Immersion NOTICE The device is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the device After submersion be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging Specifications Battery type Lithium ion battery pack or three AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium
37. switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a period of time Calibrate Compass Allows you to calibrate the compass if you experience irregular compass behavior for example after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes See page 5 Altimeter Settings Select Settings gt Altimeter Auto Calibration Automatically calibrates the altimeter each time the device is turned on The device continues to automatically calibrate the altimeter as long as the device has GPS signals acquired Barometer Mode Variable Elevation allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are moving Fixed Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation so the barometric pressure should only change due to weather Pressure Trending Sets how the device records pressure data Save Always can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts Plot Type Records elevation changes over a period of time or distance records barometric pressure over a period of time or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Calibrate Altimeter Allows you to calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure See page 5 Proximity Alarms Settings Select Settings gt Proximity Alarms Radius Units Sets the unit used for a proximity point radius Enable Alarms Turns on or off all proximity ala
38. t This does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website e Go to www garmin com outdoor e Go to www garmin com learningcenter e Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Appendix Optional Maps You can use additional maps with the device such as BirdsEye satellite imagery BlueChart g2 and City Navigator detailed maps Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest such as restaurants or marine services For more information go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer tempe The tempe is an ANT wireless temperature sensor You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air and therefore provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data You must pair the tempe with your device to display temperature data from the tempe 12 Appendix Index A accessories 9 12 accounts 10 addresses finding 3 adventures 4 airplane mode 9 alarms proximity 7 9 altimeter 5 9 ANT sensors pairing 9 applications installing 7 area
39. view additional photos and videos in the album Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable Go to www opencaching com If necessary create an account Sign in Follow the on screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device a P Go ND Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on certain conditions such as the level of difficulty 1 Select Geocaching gt Y 2 Customize the settings and select D The filtered list of geocaches appears 3 Select H to save the filter optional Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on specific factors After you set up the filter you can apply it in the geocache list 1 Select Geocaching gt gt Manage Filters gt 2 Enter a name 3 Select filter options and select D Applying a Saved Geocache Filter Before you can apply a geocache filter you must create and save a geocache filter 1 From the geocache list select All Geocaches 2 Select a filter Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1 Select Settings gt Geocaching gt gt Manage Filters 2 Select a filter 3 Select an item to edit Navigating to a Geocache 1 Select Geocaching 2 Select a geocache 3 Select Go
40. your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries NOTICE Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions Installing the Battery Pack This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store the device out of direct sunlight Turn the D ring counter clockwise and pull up to remove the cover Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium ion battery Insert the battery into the compartment contacts first N o 4 Press the battery into place 5 Replace the battery cover and turn the D ring clockwise Charging the Battery Pack This product contains a lithium ion battery To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat store the device out of direct sunlight NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer Do not attempt to use the device to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin Attempting to charge a battery that was not provided by Garmin can damage the device and void the warranty NOTE The battery will not charge when outside the temperature range of 32 F to 113
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