Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route
1
Select Route Planner.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Elevation Plot.
Editing the Name of a Route
1
Select Route Planner.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Change Name.
4
Enter the new name.
Reversing a Route
You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate
the route in reverse.
1
Select Route Planner.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Reverse Route.
Deleting a Route
1
Select Route Planner.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Delete Route.
Recordings
Your device records your path as an activity. Activities contain
information about points along your recorded path, including
time, location, and elevation for each point.
Recording Settings
Select Setup > Recording.
Record Method: Sets the recording method. The Auto option
records points at a variable rate to create an optimum
representation of your path. You can also record points at
specific time or distance intervals.
Interval: Sets the recording rate. Recording points more
frequently creates a more-detailed path, but fills the recording
log faster.
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your path when
you are not moving.
Auto Start: Sets the device to start a new recording
automatically when the previous recording ends.
Advanced Setup: Enables you to open additional recording
settings (Advanced Recording Settings, page 6).
Advanced Recording Settings
Select Setup > Recording > Advanced Setup.
Output Format: Sets the device to save the recording as a FIT
or a GPX/FIT file (File Types, page 15).
• FIT records your activity with fitness information that is
tailored for the Garmin Connect
™
application and can be
used for navigation.
• FIT and GPX records your activity as both a traditional
track that can be viewed on the map and used for
navigation, and as an activity with fitness information.
GPX Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to
organize your recordings. Recordings are saved and cleared
automatically.
Trip Recording: Sets a trip recording option.
Recorded Data Reset: Sets a reset option. The Activity and
Trip option resets the recording and trip data when you finish
the active recording. The Prompted option prompts you to
select the data to reset.
Viewing the Current Activity
1
Select Recording Controls.
2
Select and to view an option:
• To control the current activity recording, select .
• To view data fields for the activity, select .
• To view the current activity on the map, select .
• To view the elevation plot for the current activity, select .
Navigating Using TracBack
®
While recording, you can navigate back to the beginning of your
activity. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp
or the trail head.
1
Select Recording Controls.
2
Select to switch to the map tab.
3
Select TracBack.
The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point,
and end point.
4
Navigate using the map or the compass.
Stopping the Current Activity
1
From the main pages, select ENTER > Stop.
2
Select an option:
• To resume recording, select Resume.
• To save the activity, select .
• To delete the activity and reset the trip computer, select
.
Navigating a Saved Activity
1
Select FIND > Recorded Activities.
2
Select an activity.
3
Select Go.
Deleting a Saved Activity
1
Select Recorded Activities.
2
Select an activity.
3
Select MENU > Delete.
Reversing an Activity
You can switch the start and end points of your activity to
navigate the activity in reverse.
1
Select Recorded Activities.
2
Select an activity.
3
Select MENU > Copy Reversed.
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity
You can create a track from a saved activity. This allows you to
share your track wirelessly with other compatible Garmin
devices.
1
Select Recorded Activities.
2
Select an activity.
3
Select MENU > Save as Track.
Optional Maps
You can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEye
satellite imagery, BlueChart
®
g2, and City Navigator
®
detailed
maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest,
such as restaurants or marine services. For more information,
go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1
Go to your device product page at www.garmin.com.
2
Click the Maps tab.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Finding an Address
You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for
addresses.
1
Select FIND > Addresses.
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