Using the Main Pages. Graco 62
Using the Main Pages
The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer.
Customizing the Data
Fields
You can customize the data fields that appear on the main pages.
For data
field descriptions, see page 22
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1. From a main page, press MENu.
2. Select Change Data Fields.
3. Select a data field.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring Default Page
Settings
1. From a main page, press MENu.
2. Select Restore Defaults.
3. Press ENTER.
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Map
The position icon represents your location on the map. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the map.
Changing the Map Orientation
1. From the map, press MENu.
2. Select Setup Map > Orientation.
3. Select an orientation:
• Select North up to show north at the top of the page.
• Select Track up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page.
• Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view.
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Measuring Distance
You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location.
1. From the map, press MENu.
2. Select Measure Distance.
The device automatically begins measuring from your current location.
3. Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to.
The distance appears at the bottom of the page.
4. Press quIT to stop measuring.
Map Setup Options
From the map, press MENu, and select Setup Map.
• Map Orientation—allows you to select how the map is displayed
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• Guidance Text—allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map.
• Advanced Map Setup
◦ Auto Zoom—automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.
◦ Zoom Levels—map items draw or appear at or below the selected zoom level.
◦ Text Size—allows you to select the text size for map items.
◦ Detail—allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on the device.
NOTE: Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw slowly.
• Shaded Relief—shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading.
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• Map Information—allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. To purchase additional maps, see
Compass
When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. If it points any other direction, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass.
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Calibrating the Compass
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Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
NOTE: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1. From the compass, press MENu.
2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an active route.
1. Press PAGE.
2. Hold the device level.
3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination.
Using Sight ‘N Go
NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP
62st.
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object.
1. From the main menu, select Sight
‘N Go.
2. Point the device at an object.
3. Select Lock Direction > Set
Course.
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4. Use the compass to navigate to the object.
Compass Setup Options
From the compass, press MENu, and select Setup Heading.
• Display—shows the type of directional heading on the compass:
◦ Directional Letters—sets the compass reading to directional letters (N, S, E, W).
◦ Numeric Degrees—sets the compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
◦ Mils—sets the compass reading to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
• North Reference—sets the north reference of the compass:
◦ True—sets true north as the heading reference.
◦ Magnetic—automatically sets the magnetic declination for your location.
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◦ Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (0°).
◦ user—sets the magnetic variation value.
• Go To Line/Pointer—allows you to select how the course is displayed.
◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination.
◦ Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination.
• Compass—allows you to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off.
• Calibrate Compass—starts the
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Elevation Plot
NOTE: The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 62s and GPSMAP 62st.
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure.
1. From the elevation plot, press
MENu.
2. Select Calibrate Altimeter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Elevation Plot Setup Options
From the elevation plot, press MENu.
• Change Plot Type—sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot:
◦ Elevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period of time.
◦ Elevation/Distance—records elevation changes over a distance.
◦ Barometric Pressure—records barometric pressure over a period of time.
◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
• Adjust Zoom Ranges—adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page.
• Reset—resets the elevation plot data:
◦ Reset Trip Data—resets all trip data.
◦ Delete All Waypoints—deletes all saved waypoints.
◦ Clear Current Track—deletes the track log.
◦ Restore Defaults—restores the device to factory settings.
Calibrate Altimeter—see page 15
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Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to setup screens including waypoints,
tracks, and routes. See page 18
for main menu settings pages.
From any page, press MENu twice.
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Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics.
Trip Computer Setup Options
From the trip computer, press MENu.
• Reset—resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
• Big Numbers—changes the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page.
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• Change Dashboard—changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.
NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you
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