Garmin GPSMAP-64ST user manual

The Garmin GPSMAP 64st comes preloaded with TOPO U.S. 100K maps, which include topographic details for the entire United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Additionally, it also includes a one-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, allowing you to download high-resolution satellite imagery to your device.

To enter GPS coordinates into your Garmin GPSMAP 64st, follow these steps:
1. Power on your device by pressing the power button on the top.
. From the main menu, select "Where To?" or use the "Enter" button to access the Find menu.
3. Select "Coordinates" or "Coordinates Search."
4. Choose the format in which you have the coordinates (latitude and longitude, UTM, MGRS, or another coordinate system).
5. Enter the coordinates using the device's keypad or touchscreen. Press "Enter" or "Done" when finished.
6. Review the entered coordinates on the map screen and use the "Go" button to navigate to them.
Note: Make sure you correctly select the proper coordinate format and input the coordinates accurately to ensure accurate navigation.

To download maps to your Garmin GPSMAP 64st device, you can follow these steps:
1. Connect your Garmin GPSMAP 64st device to your computer using a USB cable.
. Visit the Garmin website (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/) and navigate to the "Maps & Accessories" section.
3. Select "Maps" and browse through the available maps until you find the one you want to download. Ensure compatibility with your device.
4. Purchase and download the map file to your computer. It will likely be in a ZIP or EXE format.
5. Extract the downloaded map file to a convenient location on your computer.
6. Open the Garmin BaseCamp software on your computer (if you don't have it, you can download it for free from the Garmin website).
7. In Garmin BaseCamp, click on "Maps" in the top menu and then select "Install Maps".
8. Choose the option to install a map file that you have already downloaded.
9. Browse to the location where you extracted the map file and select it.
10. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the map file to your Garmin GPSMAP 64st device. The installation process will guide you through transferring the maps from your computer to the device's storage.
11. Once the installation is complete, disconnect your Garmin GPSMAP 64st from the computer.
Now you should have successfully downloaded and installed maps on your Garmin GPSMAP 64st device. You can access the maps on your device by navigating through the menu options.

To follow a track on your Garmin GPSMAP 64st, you can use the following steps:
1. Ensure that the track you want to follow is already loaded onto your device. You can transfer tracks to your GPSMAP 64st from your computer using Garmin's BaseCamp software or by downloading tracks from websites that provide GPS tracks.
2. On the main menu of your Garmin GPSMAP 64st, select "Track Manager" by pressing the "Enter" button.
3. Locate the track you want to follow from the list of tracks displayed in the Track Manager menu.
4. Press the "Enter" button to access the track's details.
5. In the track details menu, select "Show on Map" and press the "Enter" button.
6. The map screen will now display the track, with your current location represented by an arrow or a symbol. You can use the map screen to follow the track visually.
7. To enhance navigation, you can also enable the "Track Log" feature. This feature displays a line representing your recorded track, which helps you compare it with the track you are following. To enable or disable the "Track Log," go to the main menu, select "Setup," then "Tracks," and finally choose "Recording Method" to turn on or off "Track Log."
8. As you travel along the track, the GPSMAP 64st will provide guidance on directions to follow, proximity to waypoints, and other navigation details.
Remember to keep your GPS receiver in an open area to ensure accurate satellite reception. Additionally, it's always a good idea to practice using your GPS device and familiarize yourself with its features before heading out on a critical navigation adventure.