Garmin GPSMAP 64X Series, Owner'S Manual

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