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Introduction, Product Registration, Contact Garmin®, Manual Conventions

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Introduction The GPSMAP® 640 is both a marine and an automotive GPSenabled navigation device. When you place the device in a mount installed on your boat, it powers on in marine mode. When you place the device in an automotive mount, it powers on in automotive mode. This manual is divided in two sections. The first section describes how to use the GPSMAP 640 in marine mode, and the second section describes how to use the device in automotive mode. The sections are labeled with tabs along the edge of the page to help identify the usage mode. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. Go to http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction Contact Garmin® Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPSMAP 640. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to touch something, use your finger to touch that item on the screen. Small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should touch a series of items in order. For example, if you see, "Touch Charts > Navigation Chart", you should touch the Charts button on the screen, and then touch Navigation Chart. GPSMAP 640 Owner's Manual

Section	Page
Introduction	3
Product Registration	3
Contact Garmin®	3
Manual Conventions	3
Caring for Your GPSMAP 640	4
Getting Started	9
Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Features	9
Identifying the GPSMAP 640 Mounting Bracket Features	9
Using the Mounting Bracket	10
Powering the GPSMAP 640 On and Off	11
Removing and Inserting the Battery Pack	11
Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card	12
Marine Mode: Getting Started	13
Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 640	13
Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640	13
Step 3: Acquire Satellites	13
Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640	13
Navigating Directly to a Destination	14
Saving Your Current Location	14
Navigating Directly to a Saved Location	15
Stopping Navigation	15
Adjusting the Volume	15
Adjusting the Backlight	15
Marine Mode: Using Charts	16
Using the Navigation Chart	16
Interacting With Objects on the Navigation Chart	17
Accessing Additional Object or Chart Information	17
Using Perspective 3D	18
Using BlueChart g2 Vision	19
Using Mariner’s Eye 3D	19
Using Fish Eye 3D	20
Using Fishing Charts	20
Enabling High-Resolution Satellite Imagery	20
Marine Mode: Navigating	22
Step 1: Choose a Destination	22
Step 2: Set and Follow the Course	22
Marine Mode: Where To?	28
Searching For Marine Services	28
Searching for Waypoints	28
Searching for Saved Routes	28
Searching for Saved Tracks	29
Searching by Name	29
Marine Mode: Using Waypoints and Tracks	30
Using Man Overboard (MOB) Waypoints	30
Marking a Waypoint at Your Current Location	30
Creating a Waypoint From the Navigation Chart	30
Editing Waypoint Details	31
Using Tracks	31
Marine Mode: Using the Dashboard	33
Using the Compass Screen	33
Using the Numbers Screen	34
Using the Trip Screen	34
Marine Mode: Viewing Almanac Data	35
Viewing Tide Station Information	35
Viewing Current Information	35
Viewing Celestial Information	36
Marine Mode: Managing User Data	37
Transferring Marine Data (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) to or from an SD Card	37
Backing up Marine Data to a PC	37
Copying or Merging MapSource® Marine Data to the GPSMAP 640	38
Marine Mode: Managing Information From Other Vessels	39
Viewing AIS Information	39
Viewing DSC Information	39
Marine Mode: Advanced Configuration	41
Configuring System Settings	41
Changing Units of Measure	42
Configuring Communications Settings	43
Configuring Alarm Settings	44
Configuring My Boat	45
Configuring Other Vessels	45
Configuring Navigation Settings	46
Configuring XM Radio	46
Configuring Navigation Chart Options	47
Configuring Perspective 3D Options and Mariner’s Eye 3D Options	51
Fish Eye 3D Settings	52
Fishing Chart Settings	52
Configuring the Active Track Options	53
Configuring the Numbers Screen	54
Marine Mode: Using XM WX Weather and Audio	55
Using XM WX Weather	55
Setting the XM WX Weather Options	55
Viewing Precipitation Information	55
Viewing Forecast Information	57
Viewing Sea Conditions	58
Viewing Fishing Information	59
Viewing Visibility Information	60
Viewing Buoy Reports	60
Using XM Audio	61
Automotive Mode: Getting Started	62
Step 1: Mount Your GPSMAP 640	62
Step 2: Configure Your GPSMAP 640	62
Step 3: Acquire Satellites	62
Step 4: Use Your GPSMAP 640	62
Finding Your Destination	63
Adding a Stop	63
Taking a Detour	63
Stopping the Route	63
Automotive Mode: Where To?	64
Finding an Address	64
Setting a Home Location	64
Go! Page Options	65
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name	65
Searching Near Another Location	65
Finding Recently Found Places	65
Favorites	66
Finding a Place Using the Map	66
Using Custom Routes	67
Entering Coordinates	68
Navigating Off Road	68
Automotive Mode: Using the Map	69
Next Turn	69
Turn List	69
Trip Computer	70
Automotive Mode: Managing Files	71
Copying Files to the Unit	71
Copying Automotive Data to the Unit Using MapSource	71
Deleting Automotive Files	72
Automotive Mode: Using the Tools	73
Settings	73
Where Am I?	73
Picture Viewer	73
My Data	73
Automotive Mode: Advanced Configuration	74
Changing the System Settings	74
Changing the Navigation Settings	74
Adjusting the Display Settings	74
Adjusting the Volume	75
Adjusting the Backlight	75
Updating the Time Settings	75
Setting the Languages	75
Changing the Map Settings	75
Changing Security Settings	76
Restoring All Settings	76
Automotive Mode: Using XM	77
Listening to XM Radio	77
Using XM Traffic Information	78
Traffic in Your Area	78
Severity Color Code	78
Traffic on Your Route	78
Viewing the Traffic Map	79
Viewing Traffic Delays	79
Adding an XM Subscription	79
Appendix	80
Calibrating the Screen	80
Resetting Your GPSMAP 640	80
Updating the Software	80
Clearing User Data	80
Battery Information	80
Charging Your GPSMAP 640	81
Changing the Fuse on the Automotive Mount	81
Additional Maps	81
About GPS Satellite Signals	81
Extras and Optional Accessories	82
Specifications	82
Declaration of Conformity	83
Software License Agreement	83
Troubleshooting	83
Messages and Alarms (Marine Mode)	84