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Using the Mounting Bracket, GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions - or 640

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Getting Started Caution: The ball-socket adapter on the GPSMAP 620 is not compatible with Garmin automotive mounts other than the included mount. Do not mount the device on a windshield. Using the Mounting Bracket Caution: Do not use the automotive mounting bracket in your boat. The power connector and speaker assembly are not water resistant, and therefore unsuitable for marine use. Additionally, do not use the automotive-mount base in your boat. The automotivemount base does not connect to the dashboard using mounting hardware, and therefore is not stable in marine conditions. To install the marine mounting bracket in your boat, see the GPSMAP 620/640 Marine Mount Installation Instructions. To install the automotive mounting bracket in your car: 1. Place the automotive-mount base on your dash, and press down on each of the four sides. The base bends and conforms to your dashboard. 2. Snap the mounting bracket onto the automotive-mount arm. 3. Plug the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. Tip: If the bottom surface of the automotive-mount slides on the dash due to dust and dirt build-up, wipe it clean using a wet cloth. To place the GPSMAP 620 in the mounting bracket: 1. Flip up the locking tab on top of the mounting bracket. 2. Fit the bottom of the device into the cradle. 3. Tilt the device back until it stops. 4. Flip down the locking tab to Placing the GPSMAP 620 in hold the device in the mounting the Mounting Bracket bracket. To remove the GPSMAP 620 from the mounting bracket: 1. Flip up the locking tab on top of the mounting bracket. 2. Tilt the device forward, and lift it out of the mounting bracket. GPSMAP 620 Owner's Manual

Section	Page
Introduction	3
Product Registration	3
Contact Garmin®	3
Manual Conventions	3
Getting Started	7
Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Features	7
Identifying the GPSMAP 620 Mounting Bracket Features	7
Using the Mounting Bracket	8
Powering the GPSMAP 620 On and Off	9
Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack	9
Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card	10
Marine Mode: Getting Started	11
Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620	11
Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620	11
Step 3: Acquire Satellites	11
Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620	11
Navigating Directly to a Destination	12
Saving Your Current Location	12
Navigating Directly to a Saved Location	13
Stopping Navigation	13
Adjusting the Volume	13
Adjusting the Backlight	13
Marine Mode: Using Charts	14
Using the Navigation Chart	14
Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart	14
Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information	15
Using Mariner’s Eye	16
Using BlueChart g2 Vision	16
Using Mariner’s Eye 3D	17
Using Fish Eye 3D	17
Using Fishing Charts	17
Enabling High-Resolution Satellite Imagery	18
Marine Mode: Navigating	19
Step 1: Choose a Destination	19
Step 2: Set and Follow the Course	19
Marine Mode: Where To?	25
Searching For Marine Services	25
Searching for Waypoints	25
Searching for Saved Routes	25
Searching for Saved Tracks	26
Searching by Name	26
Marine Mode: Using Waypoints and Tracks	27
Using Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoints	27
Marking a Waypoint at Your Current Location	27
Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chart	27
Editing Waypoint Details	28
Using Tracks	28
Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard	30
Using the Compass Screen	30
Using the Numbers Screen	31
Using the Trip Screen	31
Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data	32
Viewing Tide Station Information	32
Viewing Current Information	32
Viewing Celestial Information	33
Marine Mode: Managing User Data	34
Transferring Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or From an SD Card	34
Backing up Data to a PC	34
Copying or Merging MapSource® Data to the GPSMAP 620	35
Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels	36
Viewing AIS Information	36
Viewing DSC Information	36
Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration	38
Configuring System Settings	38
Changing Units of Measure	39
Configuring Communications Settings	40
Configuring Alarm Settings	40
Configuring My Boat	41
Configuring Other Vessels	42
Configuring Navigation Chart Options	42
Configuring Mariner’s Eye Options and Mariner’s Eye 3D Options	45
Fish Eye 3D Settings	46
Fishing Chart Settings	46
Configuring the Active Track Options	47
Configuring the Numbers Screen	47
Automotive Mode: Getting Started	48
Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 620	48
Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 620	48
Step 3: Acquire Satellites	48
Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 620	48
Finding Your Destination	49
Adding a Stop	49
Taking a Detour	49
Stopping the Route	49
Automotive Mode: Where To?	50
Finding an Address	50
Setting a Home Location	50
Go! Page Options	51
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name	51
Searching Near Another Location	51
Finding Recently Found Places	51
Favorites	52
Finding a Place Using the Map	52
Using Custom Routes	53
Entering Coordinates	54
Navigating Off Road	54
Automotive Mode: Using the Map	55
Next Turn	55
Turn List	55
Trip Computer	56
Automotive Mode: Managing Files	57
Loading Files	57
Deleting Files	57
Automotive Mode: Using the Tools	58
Settings	58
Where Am I?	58
Picture Viewer	58
My Data	58
Automotive Mode: Advanced Configuration	59
Changing the System Settings	59
Changing the Navigation Settings	59
Adjusting the Display Settings	59
Adjusting the Volume	60
Adjusting the Backlight	60
Updating the Time Settings	60
Setting the Languages	60
Changing the Map Settings	60
Changing Security Settings	61
Restoring All Settings	61
Appendix	62
Calibrating the Screen	62
Resetting Your GPSMAP 620	62
Updating the Software	62
Clearing User Data	62
Battery Information	62
Charging Your GPSMAP 620	63
Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount	63
Caring for Your GPSMAP 620	63
Additional Maps	64
About GPS Satellite Signals	64
Extras and Optional Accessories	65
Specifications	65
Declaration of Conformity	66
Software License Agreement	66
Troubleshooting	66
Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode)	67