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GPSMAP 162 Getting Started Tour
The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map
coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is
designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode.
Once you’re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for
instructions on performing specifi c tasks and functions.
The Getting Started tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and
you have not changed any of the default unit settings. If you have changed any settings (position
formats, units of measure, etc.), the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your
confi guration.
To turn on the GPSMAP 162:
1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds, then release the POWER key. The
Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self-test.
2. Once the self-test is complete, press the ENTER/MARK key, if you agree, to acknowledge the
warning.
The Status Page will appear as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. From the Status Page or any
other page, you may also adjust the screen contrast and backlighting.
To adjust the screen contrast:
1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear.
2. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD.
3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to fi nish.
The GPSMAP 162’s adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the POWER key, and may be
adjusted at any time from any page. The backlight can cycle through off, user-defi ned, and maximum
backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key.
To adjust the screen contrast, press LEFT or
RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to move
the contrast slider.