Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................... 1
Device Overview ......................................................................... 1
Battery Information ..................................................................... 1
Maximizing Battery Life .......................................................... 1
Turning On Battery Save Mode ............................................. 1
Long-Term Storage ................................................................ 1
Installing AA Batteries ................................................................. 1
Installing a NiMH Battery Pack ................................................... 1
Charging the Battery Pack ..................................................... 1
Turning On the Device ................................................................ 2
Buttons ........................................................................................ 2
Acquiring Satellite Signals .......................................................... 2
Using the Main Pages .................................................... 2
Opening the Main Menu ............................................................. 2
Map ............................................................................................. 2
Changing the Map Orientation ............................................... 2
Measuring Distance on the Map ............................................ 2
Map Settings .......................................................................... 2
Compass ..................................................................................... 3
Calibrating the Compass ........................................................ 3
Using the Compass ................................................................ 3
Course Pointer ....................................................................... 3
Navigating with Sight 'N Go ................................................... 3
Trip Computer ............................................................................. 3
Trip Computer Settings .......................................................... 3
Elevation Plot .............................................................................. 3
Elevation Plot Settings ........................................................... 3
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ...................................... 4
Restoring Default Page Settings ................................................ 4
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks .................................... 4
Waypoints ................................................................................... 4
Creating a Waypoint .............................................................. 4
Projecting a Waypoint ............................................................ 4
Navigating to a Waypoint ....................................................... 4
Editing a Waypoint ................................................................. 4
Deleting a Waypoint ............................................................... 4
Routes ........................................................................................ 4
Creating a Route .................................................................... 4
Editing the Name of a Route .................................................. 4
Editing a Route ...................................................................... 4
Viewing a Route on the Map .................................................. 4
Deleting a Route .................................................................... 4
Navigating a Saved Route ..................................................... 4
Viewing the Active Route ....................................................... 4
Stopping Navigation ............................................................... 4
Reversing a Route ................................................................. 4
Tracks ......................................................................................... 5
Tracks Settings ...................................................................... 5
Viewing the Current Track ..................................................... 5
Saving the Current Track ....................................................... 5
Clearing the Current Track ..................................................... 5
Deleting a Track ..................................................................... 5
Navigating a Saved Track ...................................................... 5
Purchasing Additional Maps ....................................................... 5
Finding an Address ................................................................ 5
Main Menu Features and Settings ................................ 5
Geocaches .................................................................................. 5
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer ......................... 5
Navigating to a Geocache ...................................................... 5
chirp™ .................................................................................... 5
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly ..................................... 5
Setting a Proximity Alarm ........................................................... 6
Selecting a Profile ....................................................................... 6
Area Calculation
......................................................................... 6
Calculating the Size of an Area ............................................. 6
Satellite Page .............................................................................. 6
GPS Satellite Settings ............................................................ 6
Garmin Adventures ..................................................................... 6
Sending Files to BaseCamp .................................................. 6
Creating an Adventure ........................................................... 6
Starting an Adventure ............................................................ 6
Using the VIRB® Remote ........................................................... 6
Waypoint Averaging .................................................................... 6
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device ..................................... 7
Connected Features .............................................................. 7
Phone Notifications ................................................................ 7
Garmin Explore ...................................................................... 7
Additional Main Menu Tools ....................................................... 7
Customizing the Device ................................................. 7
Customizing the Data Fields ....................................................... 7
Data Fields ............................................................................. 7
System Settings .......................................................................... 8
Satellite Settings .................................................................... 9
Serial Interface Settings ......................................................... 9
Display Settings .......................................................................... 9
Bluetooth Settings ....................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness ............................................. 9
Setting the Device Tones ............................................................ 9
Marine Settings ........................................................................... 9
Setting Up Marine Alarms ...................................................... 9
Resetting Data ............................................................................ 9
Changing the Page Sequence .................................................... 9
Adding a Page ..................................................................... 10
Removing a Page ................................................................ 10
Customizing the Main Menu ..................................................... 10
Changing the Units of Measure ................................................ 10
Time Settings ............................................................................ 10
Position Format Settings ........................................................... 10
Altimeter Settings ...................................................................... 10
Routing Settings ....................................................................... 10
Profiles ...................................................................................... 10
Creating a Custom Profile .................................................... 10
Editing a Profile Name ......................................................... 10
Deleting a Profile .................................................................. 10
Device Information ....................................................... 11
Product Updates ....................................................................... 11
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................. 11
Registering Your Device ...................................................... 11
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information ........ 11
Attaching the Carabiner Clip ..................................................... 11
Removing the Carabiner Clip ............................................... 11
Attaching the Wrist Strap .......................................................... 11
Device Care .............................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 11
Data Management .................................................................... 11
File Types ............................................................................ 11
Installing a Memory Card ..................................................... 11
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ........................... 12
Transferring Files to Your Device ........................................ 12
Deleting Files ....................................................................... 12
Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................. 12
Specifications ............................................................................ 12
Appendix ....................................................................... 12
Garmin Support Center ............................................................. 12
Turning On the Backlight .......................................................... 12
Optional Accessories ................................................................ 12
tempe™ ............................................................................... 12
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors ................................................. 12
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