Table of Contents
Introduction
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1
Device Overviews
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1
GPSMAP Device Overview (No Camera)
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1
GPSMAP Device Overview (Camera)
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1
Battery Information
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1
Maximizing Battery Life
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1
Turning On Battery Save Mode
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1
Long-Term Storage
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1
Installing a NiMH Battery Pack
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1
Charging the Battery Pack
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2
Installing AA Batteries
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2
Turning On the Device
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2
Keys
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2
Acquiring Satellite Signals
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2
Using the Main Pages
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2
Opening the Main Menu
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2
Map
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2
Changing the Map Orientation
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2
Measuring Distance on the Map
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3
Map Settings
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3
Compass
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3
Calibrating the Compass
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3
Using the Compass
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3
Course Pointer
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3
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
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3
Trip Computer
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3
Trip Computer Settings
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3
Elevation Plot
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4
Elevation Plot Settings
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4
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
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4
Restoring Default Page Settings
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4
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
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4
Waypoints
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4
Creating a Waypoint
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4
Projecting a Waypoint
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4
Navigating to a Waypoint
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4
Editing a Waypoint
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4
Deleting a Waypoint
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4
Routes
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4
Creating a Route
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4
Editing the Name of a Route
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4
Editing a Route
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4
Viewing a Route on the Map
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5
Deleting a Route
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5
Navigating a Saved Route
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5
Viewing the Active Route
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5
Stopping Navigation
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5
Reversing a Route
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5
Tracks
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5
Tracks Settings
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5
Viewing the Current Track
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5
Saving the Current Track
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5
Clearing the Current Track
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5
Deleting a Track
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5
Navigating a Saved Track
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5
Purchasing Additional Maps
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5
Finding an Address
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5
Main Menu Features and Settings
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5
Camera and Photos
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5
Taking a Photo
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5
Viewing Photos
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5
Using the Flashlight
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6
Geocaches
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6
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer
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6
Navigating to a Geocache
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6
chirp™
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6
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
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6
Setting a Proximity Alarm
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6
Selecting a Profile
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6
Area Calculation
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6
Calculating the Size of an Area
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6
Satellite Page
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6
GPS Satellite Settings
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6
Garmin Adventures
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7
Sending Files to BaseCamp
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7
Creating an Adventure
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7
Starting an Adventure
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7
VIRB® Remote
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7
Waypoint Averaging
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7
Bluetooth Connected Features
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7
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device
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7
Phone Notifications
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7
Additional Main Menu Tools
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8
Customizing the Device
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8
Customizing the Data Fields
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8
Data Fields
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8
System Settings
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9
GPS and Other Satellite Systems
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9
Serial Interface Settings
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9
Display Settings
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9
Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
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10
Setting the Device Tones
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10
Camera Settings
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10
Marine Settings
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10
Setting Up Marine Alarms
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10
Resetting Data
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10
Changing the Page Sequence
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10
Adding a Page
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10
Removing a Page
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10
Customizing the Main Menu
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10
Changing the Units of Measure
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10
Time Settings
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10
Position Format Settings
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10
Altimeter Settings
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11
Routing Settings
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11
Profiles
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11
Creating a Custom Profile
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11
Editing a Profile Name
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11
Deleting a Profile
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11
Device Information
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11
Product Updates
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11
Setting Up Garmin Express
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11
Registering Your Device
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11
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
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11
Attaching the Carabiner Clip
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11
Removing the Carabiner Clip
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11
Attaching the Wrist Strap
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11
Device Care
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12
Cleaning the Device
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12
Data Management
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12
File Types
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12
Installing a Memory Card
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12
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
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12
Transferring Files to Your Device
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12
Deleting Files
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12
Disconnecting the USB Cable
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13
Specifications
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13
Appendix
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