detected. You can adjust the sensitivity level of connected VOXdevices (Advanced Radio Setup, page 4).Product UpdatesOn your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express).This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:• Software updates• Product registrationDevice CareNOTICEDo not store the device where prolonged exposure to extremetemperatures can occur, because it can cause permanentdamage.Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that candamage plastic components and finishes.Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USBport.Cleaning the Device1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a milddetergent solution.2 Wipe it dry.After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.Water ImmersionNOTICEThe device is water resistant to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It canwithstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the device. Aftersubmersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device beforeusing or charging.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 route, track, and waypoint files.• GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using aComputer, page 6).• JPEG photo files.• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go towww.garmin.com/products/poiloader.Connecting the Device to Your ComputerNOTICETo prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weathercap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting toa computer.Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cableto your device, you may need to remove optional mountaccessories.1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on thedevice.3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USBport.Your device and memory card (optional) appear asremovable drives in My Computer on Windows computersand as mounted volumes on Mac computers.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 may notdisplay device drives properly. See your operating systemdocumentation 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.Deleting FilesNOTICEIf you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Yourdevice memory contains important system files that should notbe deleted.1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.3 Select a file.4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.Disconnecting the USB CableIf your device is connected to your computer as a removabledrive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device fromyour computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected toyour Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessaryto safely disconnect the device.1 Complete an action:• For Windows computers, select the Safely RemoveHardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.• For Apple®computers, select the device, and select File >Eject.2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.SpecificationsBattery type Non-removable Lithium-ion batteryBattery life Up to 13 hours of typical usage.Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*Operatingtemperature rangeFrom -20º to 55ºC (from -4º to 131ºF)Chargingtemperature rangeFrom 0º to 40°C (from 32º to 104°F)Radio channels 1 through 22: GMRS channels (requires FCClicense in the United States)15R through 22R: GMRS repeater channels(requires FCC license in the United States)(position reporting is not allowed by the FCC onrepeater channels)Radio output power 0.5, 2.0, or 5.0 W (5.0 W is available only in theUS.)*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 mfor up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.10 Device Information