Owners Manual

Colorado Series

all-terrain GPS navigator

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 Introduction

Introduction For example, if you see select Shortcuts > Others

> Calculator press the Shortcuts soft key, and
This manual includes information for the following using the Rock n Roller, select Others, then select
products: Calculator.
Colorado 300
Colorado 400i Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online
Colorado 400c
registration today! Connect to our Web site at
Colorado 400t http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt,
or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to select something, highlight
the item using the Rock n Roller, and press the
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using
ENTER key on the Rock n Roller to complete the
your Colorado. In the USA contact Garmin Product
selection.
Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020,
The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you MondayFriday, 8 AM5 PM Central Time; or go to
should select a series of items. www.garmin.com/support.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0)
870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000
(within the UK).
Warning: See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings
and other important information.
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Colorado Series Features Optional Accessories

Features 300 400i 400c 400t For a list of available accessories and maps for use
World Base Yes Yes Yes Yes with the Colorado, refer to the Garmin Web site:
Map (DEM*) (Satellite) (Satellite) (DEM*) www.garmin.com.
U.S. Inland
Lakes Optional Yes Optional Optional
Mapping
U.S.
Bluechart Optional Optional Yes Optional
Mapping
U.S. TOPO
Optional Optional Optional Yes
Mapping

* Digital Elevation Model

Note: Additional, optional maps are available
for the Colorado.

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Table of Contents Applications.................................................... 10

Map Page............................................................ 10
Introduction........................................................ i
Geocaching........................................................ 11
Manual Conventions............................................ i
Compass Page................................................... 13
Product Registration............................................ i
Elevation Plot..................................................... 14
Contact Garmin.................................................... i
Trip Computer.................................................... 15
Colorado Series Features................................... ii
Wherigo.......................................................... 15
Optional Accessories.......................................... ii
Tracks................................................................. 16
Getting Started.................................................. 1 Others................................................................. 17
Colorado Overview.............................................. 1 Share Wirelessly................................................ 17
Installing the Batteries........................................ 2 Image Viewer..................................................... 18
Turning the Colorado On and Off....................... 2 3D View............................................................... 18
Using the Rock n Roller................................. 3 Calendar............................................................. 18
Operating the Colorado...................................... 3 Sun and Moon.................................................... 19
System Status / Backlight Adjustment.............. 4 Hunt and Fish.................................................... 19
Scrolling............................................................... 4 Route Planner.................................................... 20
Entering Text........................................................ 5 Active Route...................................................... 21
Basic Operation................................................ 6 Waypoint Manager............................................. 21
Using Shortcuts................................................... 6 Alarm Clock....................................................... 22
Profiles................................................................. 6 Calculator........................................................... 22
Creating and Using Waypoints.......................... 7 Stopwatch.......................................................... 23
Navigating to a Destination................................ 8 Satellite Page..................................................... 24
Profile Change................................................... 25
Area Calculation................................................ 25

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Customizing the Colorado............................. 26 Appendix......................................................... 34

System Setup..................................................... 26 Specifications.................................................... 34
Display Setup..................................................... 27 Connecting Your Colorado to a Computer...... 35
Shortcuts............................................................ 27 Data Management.............................................. 37
Profile Change................................................... 28 Attaching the Carabiner.................................... 38
Map Setup.......................................................... 28 Software License Agreement........................... 39
Tracks Setup...................................................... 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC)..................... 39
Routing Setup.................................................... 30 Index................................................................ 40
Marine Setup Page............................................ 30
Setting Time....................................................... 31
Units Setup........................................................ 31
Position Format Setup...................................... 32
Heading Setup................................................... 32
Altimeter Setup.................................................. 32
Calibration.......................................................... 33
Fitness Setup..................................................... 33

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Getting Started
Colorado Overview
Rock n Roller USB mini-B jack
Power key (under weather cap)
(backlight) External GPS
Left soft key antenna connector
Right soft key (under weather cap)

Battery cover

Mounting spine

Latch

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Getting Started

Installing the Batteries Turning the Colorado On and Off

The Colorado operates on two AA batteries (not To turn the Colorado on:
included). You can use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium Press and hold the Power key until the
batteries. Garmin logo appears on the Colorado.

To install the batteries: To turn the Colorado off:

Battery cover Press and hold the Power key.
1. Remove the battery
cover by lifting the The first time you turn the Colorado on, the GPS
latch and sliding the Latch
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
cover off the back of current location.
the Colorado.
2. Insert the batteries, Note: To receive satellite signals, you must be
observing the outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
diagram molded
into the battery When you turn the Colorado on for the first time, the
compartment. Colorado sequences through several setup screens:
3. Replace the battery language selection, time zone, and daylight saving time
cover by sliding mode. For complete information on initial Colorado
it back onto the setup, see the Colorado Series Quick Start Guide.
Colorado and
Battery compartment
fastening the latch.
Note: Remove batteries when you do not plan
to use the Colorado for several months. Stored
data is not lost when batteries are removed.
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Using the Rock n Roller Operating the Colorado

When searching for and selecting different functions on Power keypress and hold the Power key to turn
the Colorado, use the Rock n Roller. the Colorado on or off. Press quickly and release to
access the System Status page.
The Rock n Roller rotates clockwise and
counter-clockwise, and can be used to move Selecthighlight an area on the screen with the
through the lists on any of the Colorado screens Rock n Roller and press ENTER to make a selection.
and to zoom in or out on the map. Soft keysthe Left soft key and the Right soft key are
ENTER key used to access specific functions that appear on the soft
key labels.
Restore Defaultsfactory settings that are saved in
the memory of the Colorado. If you customize the
settings on the Colorado, you can revert to the factory
settings by choosing Restore Defaults.

Right soft key

Highlight options and pan the map by pressing

up, down, left, or right.
To select a highlighted item, press the ENTER Soft key label
key in the center of the Rock n Roller.

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System Status/Backlight Scrolling

Adjustment When moving through a list to select applications,
In addition to adjusting the backlight on the Colorado, options, or locations, rotate the Rock n Roller to the
the System Status page is a quick way to check the preferred item. If a list is longer than the page can
time, day, date, battery level, and GPS signal strength. display, scroll indicators appear at the top and the
bottom of the page, indicating that more selections are
To adjust the backlight level: available.
1. Press and quickly release the Power key.
2. Rotate the Rock n Roller clockwise or counter-
Scroll
clockwise to increase or decrease the backlight. indicator
3. Select Back to return to the previous page.

Time, day,
and date

Battery level Scroll

indicator
GPS signal
Backlight strength Scroll Indicators
level

System Status Page

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Entering Text
When entering text, rotate the Rock n Roller to select
from a list of applicable characters. Selected characters
are displayed above the list. Selected
characters
To add or edit information:
1. On the Text Entry page, rotate the Rock n
Roller to the character. Press ENTER to select
the character. For spaces between words or
numbers, select _ (underscore). Text Entry Page
2. Select Done when text entry is complete.
3. Select Cancel to end information entry without
saving and return to the previous page.

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Basic Operation

Basic Operation
Applications you typically use on the Colorado are
accessed from Shortcuts. Whether using the map
or compass, marking a waypoint, or setting up the
Colorado, Shortcuts is the starting point.

Using Shortcuts
To access the Shortcuts menu, press the Right soft
key any time it is labeled Shortcuts and rotate the Shortcuts Menu
Rock n Roller to view the available applications. The
applications that are not in Shortcuts can be accessed
through Others.
Profiles
Profiles are a collection of settings that allow you
Note: For complete information on Shortcuts, to optimize your Colorado from one type of use to
see page 27. another, such as moving from recreational use to
automotive. Because the Colorado can be used for a
variety of GPS functions, saving specific profiles for
different functionalities allows you to quickly move
from one type of activity to another. It also allows you
to easily share your Colorado with another user.

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Setting up Profiles
The Colorado comes preloaded with five default
profiles: Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive,
Marine, and Fitness. You can also create your own
profiles. See pages 25 and 28.

Creating and Using Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and store in the
Colorado that you might want to return to later or share
with other users. You can mark waypoints at any time Mark Waypoint on Shortcuts
on the Colorado. 2. To edit the new waypoint, highlight Edit and
press ENTER. Highlight Done and press ENTER
To mark a waypoint:
to save the changes. Highlight Cancel to delete
1. From Shortcuts, rotate the Rock n Roller and
the waypoint.
select Mark Waypoint. The new page shows
that the waypoint was successfully saved. A Note: Press and hold ENTER to quickly mark a
default, three-digit number is assigned to the new waypoint.
new waypoint (your current location).

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Navigating to a Destination 3. Select a point. A green circle containing the word

You can navigate to a destination with the Colorado Go appears at the bottom of the page.
either by using the Where To? menu or by choosing a 4. Press ENTER to begin navigating to the selected
point on the map. point.
The Where To? menu categories may include:
Navigating from the Where To? Menu
The Where To? menu provides several categories you Recent Findsshows a list of the items you have
can use to search for and navigate to destinations. searched for or gone to recently.
Waypointsa list of waypoints stored on the Colorado
(see page 7).
Tracksa list of tracks on your Colorado (see page
29).
Geocachesa list of downloaded geocaches (requires
downloading from www.geocaching.com).
Routesa list of routes stored on the Colorado (see
pages 20 and 30) .
Where To? on Shortcuts
All POI (Points of Interest)if supported by the
To access the Where To? menu: preloaded or optional mapping, various Points of
1. Select Shortcuts > Where To?. Interest categories may be listed.
2. Select the preferred search category.

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Where To? Search Options

By default, Where To? searches near your current
location, but you can configure it to search near another
location.

To do a Search Near:
1. Select Shortcuts > Where To?.
2. Select Options > Search Near.
3. Highlight and select the type of search.
4. Navigate to the selected location. Begin Navigating Page Stop Navigation
on Shortcuts
Navigating from the Map Page
You can use the preloaded or optional mapping on the Stop Navigation
Colorado to navigate directly to a destination. When navigating to a waypoint or to other destinations,
the Stop Navigation icon appears in the Shortcuts
To navigate to a point on the map: menu. Select Stop Navigation at any time to stop
1. On the Map page, use the Rock n Roller to navigation. This option is only available when you are
move the pointer to a preferred location and navigating.
press ENTER. A green circle containing the word
Go appears at the bottom of the page.
2. To start navigating to the point, press ENTER.

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Applications Zoom scale

Map Page
To access the Map page select Shortcuts > Map.

To zoom in and out on the Map page:

1. Rotate the Rock n Roller clockwise to zoom in.
2. Rotate the Rock n Roller counter-clockwise to
zoom out.
Zoom Out View Zoom In View

To pan across the map:

1 To start panning, press up, down, left, and right
on the Rock n Roller to move the pointer on the
map.
2. Select Done to stop panning.
To review a point on the map:
1. When the pointer is on a location you want to
review, press ENTER. Detailed information about
Map Page with Data Fields
the selected point appears.
2. Select Back when finished.
3. Select Done to stop panning.

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To show or hide data fields: Geocaching

1. To show the data fields on the Map page, select Geocaching is a high-tech version of treasure
Options > Show Data Fields. hunting. Geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS
2. To hide the data fields, select Options > Hide coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the
Data Fields. geocache. Using your Colorado, you can search the
To change the data fields: backwoods or urban streets to find the hiding spot of
1. Select Options > Change Data Fields. the geocache.
2. Use the Rock n Roller to select the data field to The first step in using your Colorado to hunt and find
change. geocaches is to download a geocache from
3. Press ENTER to change the selected field. Scroll www.geocaching.com. The Colorado is supported
through the list of data field options (examples: by the site, and after registering, you can download
Odometer, Pointer, Speed, Temperature - Air,
geocaches directly to your Colorado.
Trip Odometer, and so forth) and press ENTER
to change the field. Note: Downloading geocache locations to your
Note: For Map setup information, Colorado requires installing the Garmin plug-in.
see pages 2829.

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To access a downloaded geocache:

1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Geocaches
(unless Geocaches is currently on your
Shortcuts menu).
2. Highlight the preferred geocache and press
ENTER.
3. Begin navigation to the geocache.
4. For a complete geocache description, full-screen
compass, or full-screen map, select Options.
Geocache Page Geocache
Description Page

Note: Use the Options menu on the Geocache

description page to access hints for geocaches.

Note: For more information on geocaching,

visit www.geocaching.com.

Geocache List Page

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Compass Page Calibrating the Compass

During active navigation, the Compass page guides You must calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
you to your destination with a graphic compass display When you calibrate the compass, hold the Colorado
using a pointer. level and do not stand near objects that influence
magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead
power lines.
Pointer
To calibrate the electronic compass:
1. From the Compass page, select Options >
The compass Calibrate Compass.
ring moves to
indicate North 2. Press ENTER to start the calibration, and follow
orientation. the on-screen directions.
Note: Calibrate the compass after moving large
Compass Page distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.
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.

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Elevation Plot View Elevation Plot or View Pressure Plotview a

The Elevation Plot page shows you elevation changes plot of elevation changes that occur over a set distance
over distance or time, or pressure changes over time. or view changes in the barometric pressure for a set
You can change the data fields at the top of the page to period of time.
show various elevation and pressure-related data. Change Data Fieldsselect the type of data you want
to show in the data fields.
Resetreset the elevation data and the maximum
elevation data.

To adjust the zoom levels:

To adjust the distance or time scale (along
the bottom), press left on the Rock n Roller
to zoom in and press right on the Rock n
Roller to zoom out.
To adjust the elevation scale or pressure
Elevation Plot Page
(along the left), press down on the Rock n
Roller to zoom in and press up on the Rock
The Elevation Plot page options include:
n Roller to zoom out.
Plot Over Time or Plot Over Distanceview
To review data at any point:
changes over a set period of time or over a set distance. Rotate the Rock n Roller counter-clockwise to
move backward on the plot chart and clockwise
to move forward.

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Trip Computer Automotive Mode or Recreational Modethe

The Trip Computer page provides a variety of useful Automotive Mode page is designed for driving and the
travel data when using your Colorado. Set in either Recreational Mode is for pedestrian travel.
Automotive Mode or Recreational Mode, the Trip
Computer indicates your current speed, average speed,
maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful
statistics.

Trip Computer Options

Customize the trip computer page by choosing from
the following data options.
Resetrecord new data for each trip. The Reset page
has options for resetting trip computer data. Trip Computer Trip Computer
Recreational Page Automotive Page
Big Numbers/Small Numbersview fewer/more
fields with larger/smaller numbers.
Change Data Fieldsselect the type of data you want Wherigo
to show in the data fields. Wherigo (pronounced where I go) is a toolset for
creating and playing location-based adventures in the
Restore Defaultsreturn the data fields to factory real world. As you use your Colorado to guide you
settings. to a physical location, you can take and use virtual
items, interact with characters, and solve puzzles. The
Wherigo experience combines physical and virtual
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elements, overlaying engaging story lines onto a real- Tracks

world background. You can build and play an exciting The track log starts recording as soon as the Colorado
adventure game or other innovative activities. gets a location fix. Additional tracks can be archived
from your current track and shared with other users.
To access the Wherigo tutorial:
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Wherigo > To use Tracks, select Shortcuts > Where To? >
Wherigo Tutorial. Tracks.
2. Read the description and select Play.
To archive your current track:
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
1. Select Current Track.
Note: For complete information on Wherigo 2. Select Options > Archive.
and additional cartridges, visit www.wherigo.com.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To clear your current track:
1. Select Current Track.
2. Select Options > Archive.
Archived or loaded tracks are listed on the Tracks page.
You can view the tracks on the map, view elevation
profiles, or navigate the track.

Wherigo Tutorial Page

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Others Share Wirelessly

Applications not on the Shortcuts menu are accessible The Colorado can wirelessly share waypoints, routes,
through Others. The following applications are found tracks, and geocaches with another Colorado.
in Others on most of the default Profile settings on the
Colorado. To share wirelessly with another Colorado:
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Share Wirelessly.
Note: When an application is added to 2. Select Send or Receive.
Shortcuts it is removed from Others. 3. Select the type of information to send or receive
and press ENTER.
4. When Send appears at the bottom of the
page, press ENTER. If receiving, the Colorado
searches for another Colorado. A message
appears when the transmission is successful.

Others on Others Page

Shortcuts

Share Wirelessly Options

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Applications

Image Viewer Calendar

The Colorado is equipped with an image viewer. The calendar shows sunrise time, sunset time, and the
phases of the moon on each date.
To view images on the Colorado:
1. Insert an SD card in the SD card slot. See To view the Calendar:
page 36 for instructions on inserting an SD card. 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Calendar.
2. Select Shortcuts > Others > Image Viewer. 2. Rotate the Rock n Roller clockwise or counter-
3. Move through the images by rotating the clockwise to move through the dates.
Rock n Roller. 3. To return to the current date, select Options >
4. To pan an image, press the Rock n Roller. Use Current Date.
5. If zooming is an option, rotate the Rock n
Roller to zoom in or out.

3D View
The Colorado 400t has the capability to display a 3D
view. All other Colorado models require DEM (digital
elevation model) data that can be found in some
Garmin topographic cartography.

To show a 3D view:
Calendar Page
1. Make sure you have detailed DEM data on the
loaded map.
2. Select Shortcuts > Others > 3D View.

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Sun and Moon Hunt and Fish

The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise, sunset, An almanac provides the predicted best times for
moonrise, and moonset times for specified dates, times, hunting and fishing on a chosen date.
and locations.
To view hunting and fishing predictions:
To view sun and moon locations select 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Hunt and Fish.
Shortcuts > Others > Sun and Moon. The current date is highlighted on the calendar.
To view the sun and moon times on a different 2. To view the predictions for a different date,
date, scroll to the preferred date. scroll through the calendar by using the Rock n
Roller to find the preferred date.
To see the sun and moon positions in the sky,
select Options > Show Position in Sky. 3. Select Options to view almanac data at a
different location.
Use the Rock n Roller to adjust the time of day.

Hunt and Fish Page

Sun and Moon Page Sun and Moon
Positions Page
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Route Planner 7. To change, review, move down, insert, or remove

You can plan and create a specific route to navigate a point, highlight a preferred point and press
ENTER.
using your Colorado.
8. To reverse a route, remove all routes, or view a
Turn-by-Turn Routesrequires routable cartography route on the map, highlight a preferred route and
and provides along-the-road guidance to a destination. select Options.
Point-to-Point Routesprovides straight-line
guidance to each successive point in the route and does
not require special cartography.

To create a new route:

1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Route Planner.
2. Highlight and select <Create Route>.
3. Select <Select Next Point> to select a starting
point.
4. Select a recent find, waypoint, or point of interest Route Planner Selected Point Page
and press ENTER.
5. A page for the selected point appears with a
green circle containing the word Use at the
bottom of the page. Press ENTER to use the
point.
6. Select the next point by repeating steps 15.

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Active Route Waypoint Manager

While actively navigating, you can view your progress You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name,
along a route. comment, location, elevation, and depth.

To view your active route: To edit a waypoint:

1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Active Route. 1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Waypoint
2. Your current route is shown. Manager (if reviewing a waypoint, select
Options > Edit Waypoint).
3. Select the preferred point or turn for additional
details. 2. Highlight the waypoint to edit and press ENTER.
3. Make changes by highlighting and selecting the
attribute to change.
4. Follow the on-screen directions to enter text.
To delete a waypoint:
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Waypoint
Manager.
2. Highlight and select the waypoint to delete.
3. Select Options > Delete Waypoint.
Point-to-Point Turn-by-Turn
Active Route Active Route

Note: The appearance of your active route

page varies depending on your along road routing
preference.
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Alarm Clock
You can set the Colorado to automatically turn on at a
specified time.

To set the alarm clock:

1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Alarm Clock.
2. To set the time for the Colorado to turn on,
highlight and select Set Time.
3. To turn the alarm on, highlight and select Turn
Alarm On. If turning the alarm off, select Turn Set Alarm Page
Alarm Off. A page appears with the time the
Colorado will turn on and the option to turn the
Colorado off. Calculator
4. Rotate the Rock n Roller clockwise or The Colorado has a standard calculator and a scientific
counter-clockwise to set the specified time and calculator, operable in radians or degrees. Select
select Done. A page appears with the time the Options for your preferred usage.
Colorado will turn on and the option to turn the
Colorado off.

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Stopwatch
The Colorado includes a stopwatch with a lap timer.
The stopwatch can record the lap time based on
distance or on a button press.

To use the Stopwatch:

1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Stopwatch.
2. Highlight Start and press ENTER.
3. Highlight Stop and press ENTER to stop.
Stopwatch Page
To time a lap by distance or button press:
1. Select Options.
2. Select Lap by Distance or Lap by Button and
press ENTER.
To set lap distance:
1. Select Options.
2. Highlight the distance unit to set and press
ENTER.
3. Enter the distance and select Done.

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Satellite Page GPS

The Satellite page shows the GPS accuracy, satellite accuracy
locations, satellite signal strength, the current location, Location in
latitude and
and GPS elevation. Satellite
longitude
positions
To access the Satellite page, select Shortcuts > Others
> Satellite. Satellite GPS
strength elevation
To set up Satellite page options:
1. Select Options.
Satellite Page
2. To turn GPS off/on, select Use With GPS Off/
On.
3. To switch between Track Up and North Up, The blue bars on the Satellite page indicate that the
select Track Up/North Up (bulls-eye track Colorado has locked on a satellite. White bars
indicator). indicate that the Colorado is still collecting ephemeris
4. To set your current location using the map, select data.
Set Location On Map.
Note: Ephemeris is data used for precise
5. To have the Colorado autolocate your position
correction of orbit parameters and time for each
select Autolocate Position (only available if
satellite.
satellites are not located).

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Profile Change Area Calculation

The Colorado is preset with five default profiles: The Colorado can calculate the size of a specific area.
Recreational, Geocaching, Automotive, Marine, and
Fitness. To calculate the size of an area:
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Area Calculation.
To access Profile Change: 2. Press ENTER to start, and walk around the
1. Select Shortcuts > Others > Profile Change. perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
The list of Profiles appears. 3. Press Stop when finished.
2. Highlight and select the preferred Profile to 4. To change the measuring units, select Options >
change to and press ENTER. Change Units.
Note: For complete information on Profile
Change see pages 67 and 28.

Area Calculation Start Page

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Customizing the Colorado

Customizing the Colorado Languageset the text language on the Colorado.

Tonesturn the tones on or off.
To change the settings on your Colorado:
1. Select Shortcuts > Setup. Serial Interfaceset the serial interface to either
2. Rotate the Rock n Roller to highlight and select Garmin Serial or NMEA In/Out.
the application to change.
Battery Typeselect the type of battery you are using
(Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium).
Note: System setup options include restoring
default settings, viewing the software version on
the Colorado, and Advanced NMEA Setup.

Setup on Shortcuts

System Setup
To change the system setting select Shortcuts > Setup
> System.
Setup List
GPSset the unit to operate in Normal, WAAS, or
Demo Mode.

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Display Setup To remove an application from Shortcuts:

To change the screen settings select Shortcuts > Setup 1. Select Shortcuts > Setup > Shortcuts.
> Display. 2. Select the application to remove.

Backlight Timeoutsets the backlight to stay on 3. Select Remove.

when it is turned on, or to turn off after a selected Shortcuts setup options:
period of time has elapsed. Select Shortcuts > Setup > Shortcuts >
Options.
Backgroundsets the screen background. Choose
To change the position of the application on
from different preloaded images or load your own.
Shortcuts select Move Up/Move Down.
Soft Key Label Colorsets the color of the soft key To clear all applications from Shortcuts select
labels. Clear All.
To include all applications in Shortcuts select
Shortcuts Include All.
As you use the Colorado to geocache, navigate, or To restore default settings, select Restore
fish, you may find there are some applications you use Defaults.
frequently and others not at all. You can add or remove Note: You can set the Colorado to use a
these applications from the Shortcuts menu. traditional page loop instead of the Shortcuts
menu to access the applications.
To add an application to Shortcuts:
1. Select Shortcuts > Setup > Shortcuts.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select <Add
Page>. Highlight the preferred application from
the list and press ENTER.
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Profile Change
The different applications applied to each profile are
accessible on the Shortcuts menu.
To change to a different profile, see page 25.

To edit a profile:
1. Select Shortcuts > Setup > Profile Change.
2. Highlight and select the profile to edit.
3. Select Options to move a profile, edit the name, Select Profile Change Profile Setup Page
or delete the profile. from the Setup List
To add a new profile:
1. Select Shortcuts > Setup > Profile Change. Note: When accessing the Profiles list, the
2. Select Options > Setup Profiles. highlighted profile name is the profile currently in
use.
3. Select <Create New Profile>. A name is
automatically assigned to the new profile. Your
current settings are saved to your new profile. Map Setup
4. Highlight the new profile name and press To customize the Map page settings select Shortcuts >
ENTER to edit the name and settings. Setup > Map.
Orientationsets how the map is shown on the page.
North Up always shows north at the top of the page.
Track Up shows your current track toward the

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top of the page. Automotive Mode is a perspective Go To Linesets the map on either a Bearing or a
map for use while driving. Course.

Tracks Setup
Tracks creates an electronic bread crumb trail or track
log on the Map page as you travel. The track log
contains information about points along its path.
To customize the Tracks settings select Shortcuts >
Setup > Tracks.
Track Logturn the Track log on or off.
Automotive Mode on the Map Page Record Methodsets the Track recording method.
Select Distance, Time, or Auto. If your record method
Detailselects the degree of map detail shown. is time or distance, you can manually set the specific
Decreasing detail levels will improve map drawing time or distance interval.
time.
Intervalsets the Track Interval, ranging from Most
Auto Zoomautomatically selects the appropriate Often to Least Often.
zoom level for optimal use.
Show On Mapturns the Tracks map display on or off.
Lock On Roadlocks the current position pointer
to show on the nearest road, compensating for Note: To clear the Active Track log, select
Shortcuts > Setup > Tracks > Options > Clear
variances in map position accuracy (requires routable
Current Track.
cartography).
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Routing Setup Marine Setup Page

To customize your routing preferences select Shortcuts To access the Marine Setup page select Shortcuts >
> Setup > Routing. Setup > Marine. Follow the on-screen instructions to
input distances.
Guidance Methodsets the Colorado to calculate
routes with Off Road (a direct line to your destination), Anchor Drag Alarmsets an alarm to sound when
On Road For Time (the fastest time), and On Road you drift more than a specified distance.
For Distance (shortest distance but longer time and
Off Course Alarmsets an alarm to sound when you
requires routable cartography).
are a set distance off course.
Calculate Routes forcalculates routes for the type
Deep Water Alarmsets an alarm to sound when you
of transportation used on the route.
enter an area of water that is too deep.
Avoidallows you to avoid certain road types and
Shallow Water Alarmsets an alarm to sound when
maneuvers on your route.
you enter an area that is too shallow.
Off Road Transitionsset to Auto, Manual, or by
Marine Chartturn Marine Colors, Spot Soundings,
Distance.
Light Sectors, and Symbol Set (Auto, Garmin,
NOAA, or International) on or off.

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Setting Time Units Setup

To access the Time Setup page select Shortcuts > To access the Units Setup page select Shortcuts >
Setup > Time. Setup > Units.
Time Formatsets 12- or 24-hour format. Distance/Speedsets the units of measurement used
to show your speed and the distance traveled.
Time Zoneset the time zone for your location.
Elevation (Vert. Speed)sets the unit of measurement
Daylight Saving Timeselect Yes to use Daylight
(Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec))
Saving Time, No to ignore it, or Automatic to set it
used to show your elevation and rate of ascent or
automatically.
descent.
Depthsets the unit of measurement (Feet, Fathoms,
or Meters) used to show water depth (requires a
connection to other devices or marine chart data).
Temperaturesets the unit of measurement
(Fahrenheit or Celsius) used to show temperature.
Pressuresets the unit of measurement (Inches,
Millibars, or Hectopascals) used to show pressure.
Set Time Zone Page

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Position Format Setup Altimeter Setup

The Position Format Setup page allows you to set your The Altimeter Setup page allows you to set up the
position format, map datum, and map spheroid. Unless altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn the
you have a working knowledge of the position format Colorado on, to function as a barometer, and to
or grid for your map, it is recommended that you use continually save pressure trend data.
the default settings.
To set up the altimeter select Shortcuts > Setup >
To access the Position Format Setup page select Altimeter.
Shortcuts > Setup > Position Format.
Auto Calibrationwhen turned on, elevation is
calibrated by the GPS elevation on the Colorado.
Heading Setup
To access the Heading Setup page select Shortcuts > Barometer Modeselect Variable Elevation
Setup > Heading. (used when moving) or Fixed Elevation (used when
stationary, allowing the Altimeter to function as a
Note: Unless you have a working knowledge standard barometer).
of headings and North referencing, it is
recommended that you use the default settings. Pressure Trendingselect Save Always to record
pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the
Displaysets the units (Cardinal Letters, Degrees, or Colorado is turned off. Select Save When Power On
Mils) used to show your heading. to record data only when the Colorado is turned on.
North Referenceprovides headings based on a true,
magnetic, grid, or specific user value north reference.

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Calibration Fitness Setup

You can calibrate the altimeter and compass from the To connect an optional Garmin Heart Rate Monitor or
Calibration page. Garmin Bike Cadence Sensor to your Colorado, select
Shortcuts > Setup > Fitness.
Calibrate the altimeter by entering information or
letting the Colorado determine the elevation and Heart Rate Monitorto use the Colorado with a heart
pressure. The Colorado relies on barometric pressure rate monitor, select On. Select Off when not in use.
to determine elevation, and the pressure at any given
Search for a Heart Rate Monitorselecting this
elevation can fluctuate. You must know the elevation
automatically begins a search for a Garmin Heart
(from a map point or other reliable data) or the pressure
Rate Monitor and the message Searching appears.
(calibrated to sea level) for your current location.
A Connected message appears when the Colorado
Calibrate the compass by following the on-screen connects to a Garmin Heart Rate Monitor.
directions.
Bike Cadence Sensorto use the Colorado with a bike
To calibrate the altimeter select Shortcuts > cadence sensor, select On. Select Off when not in use.
Setup > Calibration > Altimeter. Search for a Bike Cadence Sensorselecting this
1. If you know the elevation, select Yes and enter automatically begins a search for a Garmin Bike
the information. Select No if you do not know the
Cadence sensor and the message Searching appears.
elevation.
A Connected message appears when the Colorado
2. If you know the pressure select Yes. Select No if connects to a Garmin Bike Cadence sensor.
you do not know the pressure.
3. A Calibration Completed or Calibration Note: To determine if you are connected
Failed message appears after calibration is to another Colorado, move away from other
completed. Colorado units, sensors, or monitors.
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Appendix

Appendix Compass: Accuracy: +/- 2 degrees (+/- 5 degrees extreme

Northern/Southern latitudes)*, resolution:
1 degree
Specifications Altimeter: Accuracy: +/- 10 feet*, resolution: 1 foot
Range -2,000 to 30,000 feet
Physical *
Subject to proper user calibration.
Size: 5.5" H x 2.4" W x 1.4" D (14 x 6.1 x 3.6 centimeters)
Weight: 5.9 ounces (167.26 grams) without batteries installed. Power
Source: Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
Display: 1.53" x 2.55" backlit color TFT display (240 x 400
pixels) backlit. Battery Life: Up to 16 hours

Case: Rugged, metal-plated, waterproof to IPX7 Accuracy

Temp Range: From -4oF to 158oF (from -20oC to 70oC)* GPS: < 33 feet (10 meters) 95% typical*
*The temperature rating of the Colorado may exceed the usable range of some *Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed
batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.

DGPS: 1016 feet (35 meters) 95% typical*

Performance *
WAAS accuracy in North America.
Receiver: 12 channel WAAS enabled/High sensitivity
Velocity: 0.1 meter/sec steady state
Acquisition Times:
< 1 second (warm start) Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary serial, USB mass storage
< 33 seconds (cold start) device, NMEA 0183
< 36 seconds (autolocate) Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Map Storage: Internal or SD Card
Antenna: Built-in Quad Helix

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Connecting Your Colorado to a the device. You only need to install the drivers once.
After the drivers are installed, your computer always
Computer
detects your Colorado when it is connected. USB
You can connect the Colorado to your computer using
drivers might be updated periodically. You can find
the supplied USB cable.
updates at www.garmin.com.
Note: Install the supplied Trip and Waypoint
Manager software on your computer before Transferring Tracks, Routes, or
connecting the USB cable. Follow the instructions Waypoints from the Colorado to Your
provided with the software. Computer
Tracks, routes, and waypoints saved on your Colorado
To connect your Colorado to your can be saved and viewed in the Trip and Waypoint
computer: Manager software.
1. Lift the weather cap on the top of the Colorado
and insert the smaller connector on the USB To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints:
cable into the USB mini-B jack. 1. Ensure that Trip and Waypoint Manager is
2. Connect the remaining cable end to an empty installed on your computer and open.
USB port on your computer. 2. Ensure that the Colorado is connected to the
computer with the USB cable and powered on.
Information About USB Drivers
The USB drivers are automatically installed when you 3. Click Receive from Device on the Transfer
install the Trip and Waypoint Manager software that menu or click the Receive from Device icon at
the top of the screen.
came with your Colorado. When you initially connect
the Colorado to a USB port, your computer might
prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for
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Installing and Using

an
SD Card

The Colorado has an SD data card slot. You can
purchase an SD card programmed with detailed map
data.

To install or remove an SD card:

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the
Colorado. See page 2.
2. To Install: Locate the card slot at the bottom of
the Colorado and push the card into place until it
clicks. SD marking
on Colorado
3. To Remove: Push in on the card and release it
quickly to eject it from the slot.
4. Replace the battery cover.
SD card
Note: In addition to map and data storage, the slot
SD card can be used to view images.
See page 18.

SD card

Inserting an SD Card into the Colorado

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Data Management To delete a file:

You can use the Colorado as a USB mass storage Open the Garmin or SD card drive/volume.
device, and you can purchase a separate SD card for Highlight the file and press the Delete key on
your computer keyboard.
additional external memory.
Warning: When deleting files, be careful NOT
Note: The Colorado is not compatible with to delete pre-programmed map data. It is not
Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also not recoverable.
compatible with Mac OS 10.3 or earlier.

Loading and Deleting Files

To load a file onto the Colorado or SD card:
1. Remove the battery cover and insert an SD card.
2. Connect the USB cable to the Colorado and
computer.
3. Browse your computer for the files to copy.
Highlight the file and select Edit > Copy.
4. Open Garmin > GPX, Garmin > Profiles, or SD
card drive/volume. Select Edit > Paste.
6. Click Eject when finished transferring the file.

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Attaching the Carabiner

For convenience, a carabiner clip comes with the Carabiner clip
Colorado.

To attach the carabiner clip:

1. Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the
mounting spine of the Colorado.
2. Slide the clip up until it locks in place.
3. To remove the carabiner clip, lift the bottom of
the clip and gently push down on the carabiner
clip until it releases.
Attaching the Carabiner Clip to the Colorado

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Software License Agreement Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

BY USING THE COLORADO, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND Hereby, Garmin, declares that this Colorado is in
BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING compliance with the essential requirements and other
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the
embedded in this device (the Software) in binary executable Garmin Web site for your Garmin product:
form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership www.garmin.com/products/Colorado. Click Manuals,
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and then select the Declaration of Conformity link.
remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of
Garmin and is protected under the United States of America
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further
acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the
Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the
Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret
of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable
form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative
works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-
export the Software to any country in violation of the export
control laws of the United States of America.

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Index

Index carabiner clip 38

Colorado
G
geocaches
N
navigating
connecting to a downloading 12 from map page 9
Symbols computer 35 sending and receiving 17 stopping 9
3D view 18 customizing 2632 geocaching 11 Where To? 8
deleting files 37 GPS
A loading files 37 O
accuracy 24
air temperature 11 optional accessories ii Others 17
elevation 24
alarm clock 21 series features ii mode setup 26
altimeter turning on and off 2 turning on and off 24
P
auto calibration 32 compass calibration 13 page loop 27
calibration 33 H position format 32
setup 32 D heading setup 32 Power key 3
area calculation 25 declaration of conformity 39 hunting predictions 19 pressure trending 32
automotive mode 29 profiles
E I adding 28
B elevation plot image viewer zooming 18 changing 28
background options 27 options 14 default profiles 7
backlight adjustment 4 plot over distance 14 L editing 28
batteries plot over time 14 language selection 26 setting up 7
installing 2 reviewing data 14
type to use 2 zoom levels 14 M R
ephemeris 24 Map page receiving files 17
C data fields 11 recent finds 8
calculator 22 F panning 10 Rock n Roller
calendar 18 fishing predictions 19 zooming 10 entering text 5
calibration fitness setup 33 marine setup 30 how to use 3
altimeter 33 bike cadence sensor 33 moonset times 19
compass 33 heart rate monitor 33
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routes software license agreement 39 W
active routes 21 specifications 34 waypoints
planning 20 stopwatch 23 creating 7
point-to-point 21 sunset times 19 deleting 21
sending and receiving 17 system setup 26 editing 21
turn-by-turn 2021 System Status page 4 navigating 8
sending and receiving 17
S T Where To? 8
satellite temperature setup 31 Wherigo 1516
page options 24 text entry 5
signal strength 4 time format 31 Z
screen setup tones, changing 26 zooming
background 27 tracks image viewer 18
backlight 27 clearing active track log map page 10
soft key label color 27 29
scrolling 4 sending and receiving 17
SD card setting up 29
installing 36 Trip and Waypoint Manager
using 36 transferring tracks 35
SD card slot 36 transferring waypoints 35
sending files 17 trip computer 15
Shortcuts
adding applications 27 U
definition 6 units setup 31
removing applications 27 USB drivers 35
setup options 27 USB mass storage
soft key label 3 deleting files 37
soft keys 3 loading files 37
USB mini-B jack 35
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