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GPSMAP 62 Series Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

 

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  See the 

Important Safety and Product 

Information

 guide in the product 

box for product warnings and other 

important information

When using your device the first time, 

you should complete the following 

tasks to set up the device and get to 

know the basic features.
1.  Install the batteries (

page 2

).

2.  Turn on the device (

page 3

). 

3.  Acquire satellites (

page 3

).

4.  Mark a waypoint (

page 5

).

5.  Calibrate the compass (

page 6

).

6.  Navigate with the search menu 

(

page 8

).

7.  Navigate a route (

page 8

). 

Getting More information

Go to 

www.garmin.com

 to download 

the latest manuals.

Battery information

The device operates on two AA 

batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or 

lithium batteries. Use precharged 

NiMH or lithium batteries for best 

results.

installing the Batteries

1.  Remove the battery cover by 

turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-

clockwise and pulling up.

2.  Insert the batteries, observing 

polarity.

Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 62

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 62 series quick start manual For use with the GPSMAP 62 62s 62st 62sc and 62stc ...

Page 2: ... on the device page 3 3 Acquire satellites page 3 4 Mark a waypoint page 5 5 Calibrate the compass page 6 6 Navigate with the search menu page 8 7 Navigate a route page 8 Getting More Information Go to www garmin com to download the latest manuals Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries Use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best res...

Page 3: ...nit 2 Use the Rocker to select a language Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area 2 If necessary turn on the device 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites A question mark flashes while the device determines your location 4 Quickly press to open the backlight status page The GPS bars indicate satellite strength When the bars...

Page 4: ...T to cancel or return to the previous menu or page ENTER Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open Press MENU twice to open the main menu from any page PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages page 5 Rocker Press up down right and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor IN Press IN to z...

Page 5: ...lect Done Deleting a Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press Menu 4 Select Delete Yes Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages map compass main menu and trip computer Map The position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves and leaves a track log trail Waypoint names and...

Page 6: ...ge 4 Press quit to stop measuring Compass When navigating to a destination the bearing pointer points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass you are traveling directly toward your destination If it points any other direction turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the c...

Page 7: ... know the correct elevation or the correct pressure 1 From the elevation plot press menu 2 Select 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 Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page For data field descriptions s...

Page 8: ... road use that follows the roads or that prompts you each time you begin navigating 1 From the main menu select Setup Routing Guidance Method 2 Select an option Creating a Route 1 From the main menu select Route Planner Create Route Select First Point 2 Select a category 3 Select the first point in the route 4 Select Use 5 Select Select Next Point 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until the route is complete A r...

Page 9: ... Lock Direction Set Course 4 Use the compass to navigate to the object Taking a Photo You can take photos with the GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc 1 From the main menu select Camera 2 Turn the device horizontally or vertically to change the orientation of the photo 3 If necessary press IN or OUT to zoom in or out 4 Hold the ENTER button to focus 5 Release the ENTER button to take a photo Attaching th...

Page 10: ...y Battery Save On Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power 1 Quickly press to open the backlight status page 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout 1 From the main menu select Setup Display Backlight Timeo...

Page 11: ...emove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries page 2 note This does not erase any of your data or settings Updating the Software 1 Go to www garmin com webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions note This does not erase any of your data or settings Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact ...

Page 12: ... owners 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 2010 2011 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Zhangshu 2nd Road Xi...

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