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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Device Overview	5
Keys	5
Battery Information	5
Installing AA Batteries	5
Turning On the Device	5
Profiles	5
Selecting a Profile	5
Creating a Custom Profile	5
Changing a Profile Name	5
Deleting a Profile	5
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks	6
Waypoints	6
Creating a Waypoint	6
Projecting a Waypoint	6
Navigating to a Waypoint	6
Editing a Waypoint	6
Deleting a Waypoint	6
Waypoint Averaging	6
Routes	6
Creating a Route	6
Editing the Name of a Route	6
Editing a Route	6
Viewing a Route on the Map	6
Deleting a Route	6
Navigating a Saved Route	6
Stopping Navigation	6
Reversing a Route	6
Tracks	6
Tracks Settings	7
Viewing the Current Track	7
Saving the Current Track	7
Clearing the Current Track	7
Deleting a Track	7
Navigating a Saved Track	7
Using the Main Pages	7
Map	7
Navigating with the Map	7
Changing the Map Orientation	7
Measuring Distance on the Map	7
Map Settings	7
Advanced Map Settings	7
Compass	7
Navigating with the Compass	7
Course Pointer	7
Data Fields	7
Highway Mode	8
Sail Racing	8
Setting the Starting Line	8
Instruments	8
Instrument Setup Options	8
Changing the Data Fields	8
Data Fields	8
Restoring Default Page Settings	9
Tack Assist	9
Configuring Tack Assist Settings	9
Speed History	9
Configuring the Speed History	9
Main Menu Features and Settings	9
Satellite Page	9
Satellite Settings	9
Additional Main Menu Tools	9
Calculating the Size of an Area	10
Geocaches	10
Downloading Geocaches	10
Navigating to a Geocache	10
Customizing Your Device	10
Customizing the Data Fields	10
System Settings	10
Serial Interface Settings	10
Display Settings	10
Setting the Device Tones	10
Setting Up Marine Alarms	10
Marine Settings	10
Resetting Data	10
Changing the Page Sequence	10
Adding a Page	10
Removing a Page from the Page Sequence	10
Changing the Units of Measure	11
Time Settings	11
Position Format Settings	11
Routing Settings	11
Device Information	11
Specifications	11
Appendix	11
Registering Your Device	11
Support and Updates	11
Setting Up Garmin Express	11
Viewing Device Information	11
Contacting Garmin Product Support	11
Sharing Data with HomePort™	11
Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast	11
Maximizing Battery Life	11
Long-Term Storage	11
Turning off GLONASS	11
Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast	11
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout	12
Data Management	12
File Types	12
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	12
Transferring Files to Your Device	12
Deleting Files	12
Disconnecting the USB Cable	12
Attaching the Wrist Strap	12
Device Care	12
Cleaning the Device	12
Troubleshooting	12
Resetting the Device	12
Restoring All Default Settings	12

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for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.

Garmin

and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect

™

, Garmin Express

™

and HomePort

™

are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

NMEA

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Windows

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