NOTICEAlkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity asthe temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries whenoperating the device in below freezing conditions.Selecting the Battery Type1 From the main menu, select Setup > System > AA BatteryType.2 Select Alkaline, Lithium, Traditional NiMH, or PrechargedNiMH.Long-Term StorageWhen you do not plan to use the device for several months,remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries areremoved.Optional AccessoriesOptional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitnessaccessories, and replacement parts, are available athttp://buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer.tempe™The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You canattach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposedto ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source ofaccurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with yourdevice to display temperature data from the tempe.Using Optional Fitness Accessories1 Bring the device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory.2 Select Setup > Fitness.3 Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor.4 Select Search For New.5 Customize the data fields to view the heart rate or cadencedata (Customizing the Data Fields).Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with YourGarmin Device• Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with yourGarmin device.• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmindevice, move 10 m (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+accessories.• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of theANT+ accessory.• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automaticallyrecognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated.This process occurs automatically when you turn on theGarmin device and only takes a few seconds when theaccessories are activated and functioning correctly.• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from onlyyour accessory, and you can go near other accessories.Data ManagementNOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,Windows NT®, and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.File TypesThe handheld device supports these file types.• Files from BaseCamp or HomePort™. Go towww.garmin.com/trip_planning.• GPX track files.• GPX geocache files. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.• GGZ geocache files. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.• JPEG photo files.• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go towww.garmin.com/products/poiloader.Installing a Memory CardWARNINGDo not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld devicefor additional storage or pre-loaded maps.1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove thecover.2 Remove the battery.3 Slide the card holder À to and lift up.4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.5 Close the card holder.6 Slide the card holder to to lock it.7 Replace the battery and cover.Connecting the Device to Your ComputerNOTICETo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, theweather cap, and the surrounding area before charging orconnecting to a computer.Before you can operate your device while connected to yourcomputer, you must install batteries. The computer USB portmay not provide enough power to operate the device.1 Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USBport.On Windows computers, the device appears as a removabledrive or a portable device, and the memory card may appearas a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the deviceand memory card appear as mounted volumes.Transferring Files to Your Device1 Connect the device to your computer.On Windows computers, the device appears as a removabledrive or a portable device, and the memory card may appearas a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the deviceand memory card appear as mounted volumes.NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives maynot display device drives properly. See your operatingsystem documentation to learn how to map the drive.2 On your computer, open the file browser.3 Select a file.4 Select Edit > Copy.5 Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device ormemory card.6 Browse to a folder.7 Select Edit > Paste.The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or onthe memory card.Appendix 11