Garmin GPSMAP 62stc User Manual

GPSMAP® 62 seriesowner’s manualFor use with the GPSMAP 62, 62s, 62st, 62sc, and 62stc

6 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualNavigating with Waypoints and RoutesRoutesA route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your nal destination

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 7Navigating with Waypoints and Routes• —adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserte

8 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualNavigating with Waypoints and RoutesAdditional MapsTo purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to http://buy.g

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 9TracksTracksAbout TracksYour Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. You can save these tracks and n

10 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualTracksViewing the Current TrackThe track being recorded is called the current track.1. From the main menu, select

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 11Using the Main PagesUsing the Main PagesThe information needed to operate this device is found on the following pag

12 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the Main PagesMeasuring DistanceYou can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current l

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 13Using the Main Pages• —allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. To

14 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the Main PagesUsing the CompassYou can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1. Press .2. Hold t

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 15Using the Main Pages ◦ —sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦ —sets the magnetic variation value

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16 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualUsing the Main PagesElevation Plot Setup OptionsFrom the elevation plot, press .• —sets the ty

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 17Using the Main PagesTrip ComputerThe trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip

18 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualMain Menu Features and SettingsMain Menu Features and SettingsGeocachesGeocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 19Main Menu Features and SettingsProximity AlarmsProximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined

20 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualMain Menu Features and SettingsSatelliteThe satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite loc

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 21Main Menu Features and Settings• —sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you

22 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCamera and PhotosCamera and PhotosYou can take photos with the GPSMAP 62sc and GPSMAP 62stc. When you take a photo,

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 23Camera and Photos1. From the main menu, select .2. Use the rocker to scroll through all the photos. 3

24 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCamera and PhotosUploading and Downloading Photos from Garmin Connect1. Connect your device to a computer (page 45

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 25Customizing Your Device Customizing Your DeviceCustomizing Data FieldsYou can customize the data elds displayed on

Table of ContentsGetting Started ... 1Manual Conventions ... 1Device Overview... 2Battery Informa

26 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device Data Field DescriptionCourse The direction from your starting location to a destination.Dep

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 27Customizing Your Device Data Field DescriptionGlide Ratio To Dest.The glide ratio required to descend from your cur

28 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device Data Field DescriptionSpeed - Moving Avg.The average speed of the device while moving since

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 29Customizing Your Device Data Field DescriptionTrip Time - MovingA running tally of time since the last reset.Trip T

30 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device System SettingsFrom the main menu, select  > .• —sets the GPS to 

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 31Customizing Your Device Display SettingsFrom the main menu, select  > .• —see page

32 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device • —allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths.• 

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 33Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm1. From the main menu, select  > 

34 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device Adding a Page1. From the main menu, select  > .2. Select .3.

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 35Customizing Your Device • —sets the position format in which a given location reading appears.• 

Customizing Your Device 25Customizing Data Fields... 25Data Field Options ... 25System Settings... 30Displ

36 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualCustomizing Your Device ◦ —records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.Geocache Setting

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 37Customizing Your Device ◦ —routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specied distan

38 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixAppendixRegistering Your DeviceHelp us better support you by completing our online registration today.• Go

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 39Appendix• In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click  for in-country support information, or

40 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixBattery type Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)Battery life • GPSMAP 62, GPSMAP 62s, and GPSMAP

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 41AppendixAltimeter Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 ft. (from

42 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixAbout the Batteries WARNINGSee the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for p

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 43Appendixinstall the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory. You can use optio

44 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixaccessory, and you can go near other accessories.Data Management: The device is not compatible with Win

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 45AppendixmicroSD card slot4. Push in and slide down the metal cover. 5. Replace the batteries and the battery cove

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 1Getting StartedGetting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box f

46 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixTransferring Files to Your ComputerAfter you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and p

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 47AppendixAttaching the Wrist Strap1. Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of th

48 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualAppendixCleaning the Device1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.2. Wipe it dry.Cleaning the Scr

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 49AppendixProblem SolutionHow do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode?On the device, a screen appears showing

Index50 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualIndexAaccessories 42, 49tness 42microSD card 42acquiring satellite signals 48active route 7alarmsmarine

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 51Indextracks 10waypoints 5displaybacklight 39backlight timeout 31screen capture 31settings 31downloadingsoftwa

Index52 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualPPAGE button 4pagesadding a page 34removing 34sequence 33photos 22deleting 23downloading 24location 23

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 53Indexsunrise and sunset 20, 28zone 34timeshunting and shing 21tones 31tracksabout 9clearing current 10delet

2 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedDevice Overview➊➋➌➍➎➑➐➏➒➊ Internal antenna➋ Display➌ Buttons (page 4)➍ ➎ mini-USB port (under weather

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GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 3Getting StartedBattery InformationThe device operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.

4 GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s ManualGetting StartedA question mark ashes while the device determines your location. 4. Quickly press to open the bac

GPSMAP 62 Series Owner’s Manual 5Navigating with Waypoints and RoutesNavigating with Waypoints and RoutesWaypointsWaypoints are locations you record