integrated handheld TM iQue 3600a ® Que applications guide © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 Fax 44/0870.8501251 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, MapSource®, City Select®, BlueChart®, and iQue® are registered trademarks and AutoLocateTM, QueTM, QueGPSTM, QueMapTM, and QueFindTM are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. The Palm OS, HotSync, and Palm Powered logo are registered trademarks and Palm Powered is a trademark of Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC. Other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners. December 2004 Part Number 190-00426-03 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION > WHAT TO READ INTRODUCTION The Garmin® iQue® 3600a handheld uses Garmin GPS technology integrated with the Palm OS® (Operating System) to manage your personal data and provide you with navigational guidance. This Que Applications Guide This Que Applications Guide describes how to navigate with the Que Applications. To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures. Manual Conventions This manual discusses how to use your iQue 3600a for both aviation and automotive purposes. When a procedure commonly used for aviation navigation is described, the instructions include using the buttons on the Aviation Cradle. When a procedure commonly used for automotive navigation is described, the instructions do not include the Aviation Cradle buttons; you are instructed to "tap" the screen with your stylus. You can perform most operations by either tapping the screen or using the buttons on the Aviation Cradle. Use whichever method best suits your needs. For more explanation of the terms and techniques used in this manual, see "Using your iQue 3600a" beginning on page 8. i What to Read Your iQue handheld comes with the following documents: the Setup Guide and Quick Reference Guide, the Operating Instructions on the Setup CD, and this Que Applications Guide. Setup Guide: Read First The Setup Guide, printed on the CD-ROM packaging, provides computer connection and software installation instructions. The Quick Reference Guide explains the basic functions of the iQue 3600a. Operating Instructions on the CD The Operating Instructions, available only on the Setup CD, describe how to use the Palm OS® applications that come with your iQue handheld. iQue 3600a Que Applications Guide INTRODUCTION > WHAT TO READ Manual Organization This manual is organized into the following sections: The Introduction section contains this preface and the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight. The Basic Operation in Aviation Mode section provides you with information about basic features such as creating a Flight Plan and using the Direct To key. More advanced aviation navigation features, such as using VNAV and vectors, are discussed in the Advanced Operation in Aviation Mode section. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode section provides you with information about basic features such as creating a route and marking a waypoint. More advanced navigation features, such as editing waypoints and routes, are discussed in the Advanced Operation in Automotive Mode section. Learn about the additional Garmin Que applications, such as QueAudio and QueFlights, in the Additional Que Applications section. The Customizing your iQue 3600a and Que Applications section describes how to set up your iQue to better suit your needs. The Appendix contains information about the iQue 3600a such as specifications and optional accessories. You can also find warranty and FCC information in the Appendix. Read the Safety Information to learn how to install and use your iQue 3600a safely and responsibly. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. ii iQue 3600a Que Applications Guide INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction........................................................ i What to Read ........................................................i Setup Guide: Read First ........................................... i Operating Instructions on the CD ............................. i This Que Applications Guide ................................... i Manual Conventions ........................................... i Manual Organization.......................................... ii Getting Satellite Signals .....................................1 Initializing the Receiver............................................1 Viewing the GPS Status with QueGPS.....................2 GPS Tips ...................................................................2 Aviation Cradle ....................................................3 Aviation Cradle Keys and Operation ........................3 Placing the iQue in the Aviation Cradle ...................4 iQue 3600a Buttons and Icons ...........................5 Buttons on the Unit ..................................................5 Icons on the Screen ...................................................6 Tips for Conserving Battery Power ..........................6 Using the Flip Cover ...........................................7 Using Your iQue 3600a........................................8 Common iQue 3600a Handheld Terms ....................8 Selecting Options and Entering Data........................9 Que Applications ...............................................10 Changing the Mode ................................................11 Using the Databases .........................................12 Database Updates ...................................................12 Basic Aviation Operation ............................... 13 Getting Started.................................................. 1 Aviation Mode Sequence ..................................13 Creating a Direct To ..........................................14 Viewing Details for the Destination .......................15 Viewing Frequency Restrictions .............................16 Finding a Nearby Point ....................................17 Aviation Nearest Categories ...................................18 Viewing Communication Frequencies....................19 Selecting an Approach......................................20 Finding Land Points ..........................................21 Marking a Waypoint...........................................22 Creating a Flight Plan (Route) ..........................23 Following Your Flight Plan ...............................24 Track Your Progress with QueMap ........................24 Panning and Zooming the Map .........................24 View the HSI with QueNav ....................................25 iQue 3600a Que Applications Guide iii INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Watch for Terrain Changes and Obstacles ..............25 Terrain Information ...........................................26 Obstacle Information ........................................26 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code ......................26 Watch the Pop-up Alerts .........................................27 Track Your Progress with Active Route .................27 QueWeight & Balance .......................................40 Entering the Aircraft Profile ...................................40 Calculating Weight and Balance .............................42 Basic Automotive Operation ......................... 44 Advanced Aviation Operation ...................... 28 Using Advanced QueMap Features .................28 Using Advanced QueNav Features ..................30 Enabling OBS .........................................................30 Capturing the VNAV Profile ...................................30 Editing Your Flight Plan (Route) ......................31 Understanding Vectors .....................................33 Setting up Your VNAV Profile ...........................34 Customizing Your VNAV Profile............................35 Using the VNAV Feature ........................................35 Setting up QueTerrain .......................................36 Caution Elevation ...................................................37 Look Ahead Time ...................................................37 Alert Sensitivity ......................................................37 Viewing the Alert Pop-up Windows .......................37 QueE6B ..............................................................38 Automotive Mode Sequence ............................44 Navigating to a Location...................................45 Finding an Item ..................................................46 Using the Find From Feature ..................................47 Finding an Address .................................................48 Finding an Intersection ...........................................49 Finding Points of Interest .......................................49 Viewing Details for a Map Item .............................50 QueFind Tips ..........................................................50 Marking a Waypoint...........................................51 Creating a Route................................................52 Following Your Route........................................53 View Your Route on QueMap.................................53 Understanding QueMap ....................................53 Using the QueMap Icons ..................................54 Look for Upcoming Turns with QueTurns .............55 Watch the Turn Preview Alerts ...............................55 View Your Trip Data with QueTrip ........................56 iv iQue 3600a Que Applications Guide INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Advanced Automotive Operation ................. 57 Editing Waypoints .............................................57 Using QueRoutes ..............................................59 Editing Your Route .................................................59 Adding and Editing Stops (Via Points) .............59 Creating a Detour ..............................................60 Saving a Route ........................................................60 Navigating a Saved Route ......................................61 Saved Auto and Aviation Routes.......................61 Stopping and Resuming Navigation .......................61 Recalculating a Route ............................................61 Using Address and Date Book Entries as Destinations...........................................................62 Attaching a Location to an Address/Date Book Entry ..................................................................62 Going to an Address/Date Book Entry ...................63 QueFlights..........................................................64 QueGPS ..............................................................65 Satellite Status ........................................................65 Establishing a New Location ..................................66 Entering a New Elevation .......................................66 QueTracks ..........................................................67 Viewing Saved Track Details .................................68 Setting QueTracks Preferences ...............................68 QueHunt & Fish .................................................69 QueSun & Moon ................................................70 QueAudio ...........................................................71 Storing and Playing Files with QueAudio ..............71 ...