Garmin GPSMAP 64 Owner's Manual

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Marine SettingsSelect Setup > Marine.Marine Chart Mode: Sets the type of chart the device useswhen displaying marine data. Nautical displays various mapfeatures in different colors so the marine POIs are morereadable and so the map reflects the drawing scheme ofpaper charts. Fishing (requires marine maps) displays adetailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings andsimplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.Appearance: Sets the appearance of marine navigation aids onthe map.Marine Alarm Setup: Sets alarms for when you exceed aspecified drift distance while anchored, when you are offcourse by a specified distance, and when you enter water ofa specific depth.Setting Up Marine Alarms1 Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup.2 Select an alarm type.3 Select On.4 Enter a distance, and select Go.Resetting DataYou can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the currenttrack, or restore default values.1 Select Setup > Reset.2 Select an item to reset.Changing the Page Sequence1 From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence.2 Select a page.3 Select Move.4 Move the page up or down in the list.5 Select ENTER.TIP: You can select PAGE to view the page sequence.Adding a Page1 From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence.2 Select Add Page.3 Select a page to add.Removing a Page1 From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence.2 Select a page.3 Select Remove.4 Select ENTER.Changing the Units of MeasureYou can customize units of measure for distance and speed,elevation, depth, temperature, pressure, and vertical speed.1 Select Setup > Units.2 Select a measurement type.3 Select a unit of measure.Time SettingsSelect Setup > Time Settings.Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic setsthe time zone automatically based on your GPS position.Position Format SettingsNOTE: You should not change the position format or the mapdatum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chartthat specifies a different position format.Select Setup > Position Format.Position Format: Sets the position format in which a locationreading appears.Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map isstructured.Map Spheroid: Shows the coordinate system the device isusing. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.Altimeter SettingsNOTE: The altimeter is available only with the GPSMAP 64sand GPSMAP 64st.Select Setup > Altimeter.Auto Calibration: Automatically calibrates the altimeter eachtime the device is turned on.Barometer Mode: Variable Elevation allows the barometer tomeasure changes in elevation while you are moving. FixedElevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixedelevation, so the barometric pressure should only changedue to weather.Pressure Trending: Sets how the device records pressuredata. Save Always records all pressure data, which can behelpful when you are watching for pressure fronts.Plot Type: Records elevation changes over a period of time ordistance, records barometric pressure over a period of time,or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.Calibrate Altimeter: Calibrates the altimeter.Routing SettingsThe device calculates routes optimized for the type of activityyou are doing. The available routing settings vary based on theactivity selected.Select Setup > Routing.Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculatesroutes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.Route Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one pointon the route to the next. This setting is available only forsome activities. Distance routes you to the next point on theroute when you are within a specified distance of yourcurrent point.Lock On Road: Locks the blue triangle, which represents yourposition on the map, onto the nearest road.ProfilesProfiles are a collection of settings that optimize your devicebased on how you are using it. For example, the settings andCustomizing Your Device 9