Garmin GPSMap 64SX User Guide

Nov 4, 2026

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Garmin GPSMap 64SX User Guide provides step-by-step instructions for powering the device, acquiring satellite signals, and checking satellite signal strength and battery life. It explains installing an optional NiMH battery pack, using the Satellite page to view location and accuracy, and managing waypoints including creation, averaging, refinement, projection, and editing. The guide also covers navigating to saved waypoints and using route planning to calculate distance and course.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Installing a NiMH Battery Pack

To Turn on the Device

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Checking Signal Strength and Battery Life

To Charge the Battery

Satellite Page

Waypoints

Waypoint Averaging

To Create a New Waypoint

Creating a Waypoint Using the Mark Button

To Manually Create an SP or PC Waypoint

To Refine a Waypoint

Projecting a Waypoint

How to Calculate Distance and Azimuth Between Waypoints

Navigating to a Waypoint

Editing a Waypoint

Deleting an Individual Waypoint

GARMIN GPSMAP 64SX User Guide Edited: 12/7/2021 Installing a NiMH Battery Pack The device operates using a NiMH battery pack (optional) or twoAA batteries. 1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise and pull up to remove thecover. 2 Locate the battery pack . 3 Insert the battery pack, observing polarity. 4 Gently press the battery pack into place. 5 Replace the battery cover and turn the D-ring clockwise. To Turn on the Device: Power on by holding the on the side of the handheld (see \#3 on the illustration below) Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals. 1. Turn on the device. 2. Wait while the device searches for satellites. ? flashes while the device determines your location. shows the satellite signal strength. To check signal strength and battery life: Click the power button To Charge the Battery Connect the Garmin to a usb wall charger or vehicle charger with the supllied usb chord that came with your Garmin. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been. You can add details about the location, such as name, elevation, and depth. Waypoint Averaging You can create or refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When averaging, the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. To Create a New Waypoint 1. Occupy PC, hold the GPS unit in hand and try to face south 2. Select Waypoint Averaging from Page\Main Menu 3. Select Create Waypoint at top of menu 4. The device will begin averaging values 5. When Sample Confidence reaches 100% select Save 6. On Data Recorder: Open Midas Mobile and select Ctrl G. Record Saved Location Latitude and Longitude, and Distance Adjusted (GPS error) . 7. GPS PDOP = 0 8. Number of Readings (number of seconds it takes for the ‘Sample Confidence’ to get to 100%) 9. Select Done 10. To record Elevation: Open the Satellite Page or navigate to the Saved Waypoint Creating a Waypoint Using the Mark Button 1. Press Mark from any page 2. Coordinates and information for the current location will display o From this page, the following fields can be edited: Symbol, Name, Note, Location, Elevation, Depth 1. Use the directional pad to highlight the desired field, and press Enter to select 2. Select Done within the keypad to save changes 3. Select Done or Save at the bottom to save the waypoint 4. You can find the saved waypoint in the Waypoint Manager. To Manually Create an SP or PC Waypoint: 1. Press Mark 2. Highlight the Location field 3. Press Enter 4. Adjust the coordinates as desired with the rocker pad: 1. Left and Right will cycle between the different coordinate spaces 2. Up and Down will cycle through characters for the selected space 5. Press Enter when finished 6. Alter any other fields as desired 7. Select Done when everything is set correctly 8. The waypoint will be saved with the updated information and location. For additional information you can review the owner’s manual. To Refine a Waypoint: 1. Occupy PC, hold the GPS unit in hand and try to face south 2. Select Waypoint Manager from Page\Main Menu 3. Select a waypoint. 4. Select MENU > Average Location 5. Select Start 6. The device will begin averaging values 7. When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save Projecting a Waypoint You can calculate PC coordinates from an offset location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location. 1. Occupy start location, hold the GPS unit in hand and try to face south 2. Select Waypoint Averaging from Page\Main Menu 3. Select Create Waypoint at top of menu 4. The device will begin averaging values 5. When Sample

FAQs

How long does it take to acquire satellite signals on the GPSMap 64SX?

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals after turning on the device and letting it search.

What is waypoint averaging and how does it improve accuracy?

Waypoint averaging refines a waypoint by taking several readings at the same location and using the average value to provide more accuracy. It uses a confidence status that reaches 100% before saving.

How do you navigate to a saved waypoint?

Select FIND > Waypoints, choose the waypoint, and then select Go to start navigation.

Nov 4, 2026

Uploaded by McQueen