Garmin Colorado Series User Manual

ApPLICATIONS
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1. From the Compass page, select Options>
Calibrate Compass.
2. Press ENTER to start the calibration, and follow
the on-screen directions.
Calibrating the Compass
You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
When you calibrate the compass, hold the Colorado
level and do not stand near objects that influence
magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead
power lines.
Compass Page
During active navigation, the Compass page guides
you to your destination with a graphic compass display
using a pointer.
Pointer
The compass
ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Compass Page
Data fields show information such as current speed,
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The compass ring indicates your heading, and the
pointer tells you what direction you should be headed
to reach your destination.
Colorado"" Series Owner's Manual
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NOTE: Calibrate the compass after moving large
distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.
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ApPLICATIONS
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1. From the Compass page, select Options>
Calibrate Compass.
2. Press ENTER to start the calibration, and follow
the on-screen directions.
Calibrating the Compass
You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
When you calibrate the compass, hold the Colorado
level and do not stand near objects that influence
magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead
power lines.
Compass Page
During active navigation, the Compass page guides
you to your destination with a graphic compass display
using a pointer.
Pointer
The compass
ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Compass Page
Data fields show information such as current speed,
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time.
The compass ring indicates your heading, and the
pointer tells you what direction you should be headed
to reach your destination.
Colorado"" Series Owner's Manual
o
NOTE: Calibrate the compass after moving large
distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.
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Garmin Colorado Series Specifications

General

Battery Life	Up to 15 hours
Water Rating	IPX7
High-sensitivity Receiver	Yes
Interface	USB
Barometric Altimeter	Yes
Waypoints	1000
Routes	50
Track log	10, 000 points, 20 saved tracks
Display Type	Color TFT
Battery Type	2 AA batteries
Electronic Compass	Yes
Memory	Internal memory
Wireless connectivity	Yes (Colorado 400t/400i only, unit-to-unit)