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Colorado Series Owner’s Manual 

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accessories  95

addresses  23

advanced NMEA setup  92

altimeter  55–59

altimeter page  55

calibration  61

data fields  

62

options menu  56

plot over time  57

pressure/elevation plots  57

reset options  60

view points  59

zoom ranges  58

altitude  55–59

appendix  91

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backlight  4

battery installation  2

bearing pointer  53

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calculator  83

calendar  82

calibrate

electronic compass  50

calibration setup  75

cleaning  vi

compass

calibration  50

compass page  48

data fields  

54

electronic compass  49

options menu  51

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data card storage informa-

tion  69

data fields  

60

data field definitions  

93

deleting waypoints  12

display setup  67

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editing waypoints  12

elevation, GPS  38

entering data  7

ENTER key  3

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fields, data  

56

find  

17

by name  17

information pages  18

recent finds  

18

FIND/MOB key  3

FIND key  3

find menu  

16

G

geocache setup  72

GRI chain  98

guidance text  42

H

highway page  65

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IN/OUT Zoom keys  3

initializing the GPS receiver  5

installing the lanyard  2

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jumpmaster  77

jumpmaster setup page

constant setup  80

wind setup  79

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lanyard installation  2

location formats  99

log track to data card  27

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main pages  37

manual conventions  i

MapSource  96

map datums  99

map page  39

additional map data  40

data fields  

39

declutter  47

options menu  41

orientation  41

setup  43

zoom range  41

map setup  43

marine setup  72

marking your current location  

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MARK key  3

measure distance  42, 46

MENU key  3

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north up/track up  38

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on-screen messages  8

P

PAGE/COMPASS key  3

Summary of Contents for Colorado Series

Page 1: ...Colorado Series Owner s Manual all terrain GPS navigator ...

Page 2: ...to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries myGarmin Colorado Dynastream ANT and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd ...

Page 3: ...lorado Tips and Shortcuts Use the Rock n Roller to scroll to and select items Press the Left or Right soft keys to advance to another list or return to a previous page To extend battery life turn off the GPS when not using the Colorado for navigation Also decrease the backlight myGarmin Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com and register you...

Page 4: ...Backlight 7 Using and Installing an SD Card 7 Connecting Your Colorado to a Computer 8 Information about USB Drivers 8 Transferring tracks or waypoints 8 Attaching the Carabiner 9 Basic Operation 10 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Marking Your Current Location 10 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 10 Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates 11 Editing Waypoints 11 Deleting Waypoints 11 Appendix 13 Spec...

Page 5: ...or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not become distracted by the unit while driving and always be fully aware of all driving conditions Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requ...

Page 6: ...L NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIAAND MINNESOTA State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles Check your state and local laws and ordinances for similar restrictions Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that m...

Page 7: ...ual on CD for specific operating instructions Quick Start Guide to start using the Colorado immediately Colorado Series Features Features 300 400i 400c 400t World Base Map Yes DEM Yes Satellite Yes Satellite Yes DEM U S Inland Lakes Mapping No Yes No No U S Bluechart Mapping No No Yes No U S TOPO Mapping No No No Yes Warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box...

Page 8: ...nual Getting Started The Colorado Left soft key Latch Battery cover USB mini B jack under weather cap Mounting spine Right soft key Color display Rock n Roller Power key backlight External GPS antenna connector under weather cap ...

Page 9: ...lorado To power on the Colorado Press and hold the Power key until the Welcome page displays on the Colorado To power off the Colorado Press and hold the Power key First Time Turning On the Colorado The first time you turn on your Colorado the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location To ensure proper initialization the Colorado is shipped from the factory in Auto...

Page 10: ...ere data or an option can be shown or entered Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change the settings but you can revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults Using the Rock n Roller When searching for and selecting different functions on the Colorado use the Rock n Roller The scrolling wheel turns freely to the left or right and can be used to search ...

Page 11: ...age Using and Installing an SD Card The Colorado has an SD data card slot You can purchase an SD card for detailed map and data storage To install or remove an SD card 1 Remove the battery slip cover from the back of the Colorado 2 Locate the card slot at the bottom of the unit and slide the card into place until it clicks Check to be certain the card is installed properly in the slot 3 Press down...

Page 12: ...he smaller connector on the USB cable into the USB mini B jack 2 Connect the remaining cable end to your computer s USB port Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers are automatically installed when you install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software that came with your Colorado When you initially connect the Colorado to a USB port your computer might prompt you to locate the destina...

Page 13: ...n 2 Click Receive from Device from the Transfer menu or click the Receive from Device icon at the top of the screen Attaching the Carabiner For convenience and easy accessibility a carabiner comes with the Colorado To attach the carabiner to your Colorado 1 Position the carabiner mount in the slots on the mounting spine of the Colorado 2 Slide the mount up until it locks in place 3 To remove the c...

Page 14: ...w waypoint You must have a valid position 2D or 3D fix to mark your current location To mark your current location 1 Press and hold the Enter button on the Rock N Roller until the screen displays that the waypoint was successfully saved A default three digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint 2 To view and edit the waypoint information highlight Yes and press Enter 3 To return to the...

Page 15: ... the Find key to open the Find Menu 2 Select Waypoints to open the Waypoints page 3 Select the waypoint you want to edit and press Enter 4 Make changes by highlighting each field and use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data Deleting Waypoints Note When you delete a waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit To delete a waypoint From the Waypoints page select the wa...

Page 16: ...earing to or course of travel to your destination relative to your current heading direction The compass ring bearing pointer or course pointer work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination You can choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance Calibrating the Electronic Compass When you first use the Colorado or after you install new batterie...

Page 17: ...na Built in patch Compass Accuracy 5 degrees resolution 1 degree Altimeter Accuracy 10 feet resolution 1 ft Subject to proper user calibration Power Source Two AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium Battery Life Up to 25 hours typical use Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use Lithium batteries when operating the Colorado in below freezing co...

Page 18: ...e to the Colorado and void the terms of the warranty Auto Navigation Kit provides the parts and map data to use the Colorado in an automobile Carabiner replacement A metal loop with a sprung or screwed gate to attach to the Colorado Dashboard Disk allows installation on an automotive dash Vehicle Power Cable provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter Hard Case protects the Color...

Page 19: ...off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the GPS unit Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product does not contain any user s...

Page 20: ...edge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify...

Page 21: ...ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase p...

Page 22: ... for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction International Purchases A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States This warranty is provided by the local...

Page 23: ... display setup 67 E editing waypoints 12 elevation GPS 38 entering data 7 ENTER key 3 F fields data 56 find 17 by name 17 information pages 18 recent finds 18 FIND MOB key 3 FIND key 3 find menu 16 G geocache setup 72 GRI chain 98 guidance text 42 H highway page 65 I IN OUT Zoom keys 3 initializing the GPS receiver 5 installing the lanyard 2 J jumpmaster 77 jumpmaster setup page constant setup 80 ...

Page 24: ...oftware license agreement v status bar 7 stop resume navigation 41 storage vi sun and moon 85 system setup 66 T terminology 6 time setup 73 tracks 26 64 area calculation 29 clearing 26 navigating 31 profiles 30 saving 27 setup 26 user waypoints on tracks 31 viewing on the map 29 track up north up 38 transferring data to a microSD card 9 trip waypoint manager 96 trip computer page 36 U units setup ...

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