1
Open the page for which you will change the data fields.
2
Select a data field to customize.
3
Select the new data field.
For data field descriptions, see
Profiles
Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device
based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and
views are different when you use the device for hunting than
when geocaching.
When you are using a profile and you change settings, such as
data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved
automatically as part of the profile.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular
activity or trip.
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Profile Change.
2
Select MENU > Setup Profiles > Create Profile > OK.
3
Customize the settings as necessary.
4
Customize the data fields as necessary.
Any changes you make to the settings, dashboards, and data
fields are automatically saved to the active profile.
Editing a Profile Name
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Profile Change.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Edit Name.
4
Enter the new name.
Deleting a Profile
1
From the main menu, select Tools > Profile Change.
2
Select a profile.
3
Select Delete > Yes.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
GPS: Sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area
Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For more
information about WAAS, go to
/waas.html.
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
Battery Type: Allows you to select the type of AA battery you
are using.
BaseCamp Basestation: Sets how the device connects to
BaseCamp when the device is connected to the computer.
Dog Settings
Select Setup > Dogs.
Dog Track Length on Map: Sets the length of time the dog
track appears on the map. Reducing the duration of the track
can reduce the clutter on the map.
Zoom Map To Dogs: Automatically zooms the map to show all
of the dogs' locations and your location unless you manually
pan the map. This feature can help you locate your dogs
quickly.
Dog Alerts: Sets how you are alerted to certain actions
Dog Alerts, page
3).
Bark Detection: Enables your device to detect barks.
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Customizing Your Device
Data Fields, page
15.
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS
(Setting
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
Backlight Timeout: Adjusts the length of time before the
backlight turns off.
Battery Save: Saves the battery power and prolongs the battery
life by turning off the screen when the backlight times out.
Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image on the device
screen.
Colors: Changes the appearance of the display background and
selection highlight.
Setting the Device Tones
You can customize tones for messages, keys, warnings, and
alarms.
1
Select Setup > Tones.
2
Select a tone for each audible type.
Map Settings
Select Setup > Map.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North
Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows a top-
down view with your current direction of travel toward the top
of the page. Automotive Mode shows an 3D automotive view
with the direction of travel at the top.
Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text appears on the
map.
Data Fields: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the
map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.
Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently
loaded on the device.
Advanced Map Settings
Select Setup > 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: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items will
appear. The map items will not appear when the map zoom
level is higher than the selected level.
Text Size: Selects the text size for map items.
Detail: Selects the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing
more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly.
Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or
turns off shading.
Tracks Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
Track Log: Turns track recording on or off.
Record Method: Sets a track recording method. Auto records
the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum
representation of your tracks.
Recording Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills
the track log faster.
Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize
your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically.
Color: Changes the color of the track line on the map.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,
elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure.
1
Select Setup > Units.
2
Select a measurement type.
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