Rino 520/530 ® 2-way radio & GPS owner's manual © Copyright 2006 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. Unit 5, The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 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. 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Garmin®, AutoLocate®, MapSource®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and Rino® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. March 2006 Part Number 190-00548-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin® Rino® 520 or the Rino® 530 (Radio Integrated with Navigation for the Outdoors). To get the most from your new Rino 520 or Rino 530, read through the Quick Start Guide first, then this Owner's Manual to understand all of the operating features. The Quick Start Guide describes the process of navigating the Main Pages and the Option Menus, along with some basic unit operations to familiarize you with your new Rino 520/530 right out of the box. Read the Quick Start Guide first. This manual is organized into the following sections: The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty, and product registration information, as well as the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides basic information about the Rino 520/530. Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual The Unit Operation section provides information on each of the Main Pages, listed in the same order as viewed on the unit. The section for each page provides an overview that describes how it functions, and stepby-step instructions for using the page and its features. It also includes an overview of some additional features and step-by-step instructions for using those features. The Appendix includes additional information about the Rino 520/530 The Index provides keywords and the pages on which they appear. Note that: Significant differences between the Rino 520 and Rino 530 features are noted throughout the Quick Start Guide and the Owner's Manual. The Rino 530 contains all of the features of the Rino 520 with the addition of a seven channel NOAA weather receiver with weather alert, an electronic compass, and barometric pressure altimeter. i INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Warnings and Cautions disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate. WARNING: If the original battery pack must be replaced, dispose of the used battery properly. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on proper disposal of lithium-ion batteries. Keep used batteries away from children. Do not disassemble or dispose of batteries in fire. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify (as required) in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY. The GPS system is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin Rino 520/530 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation--and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use. Use the Rino 520/530 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner's Manual. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the Rino 520/530 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. WARNING: The Rino 520/530 contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not ii Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IMPORTANT: READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR RINO: Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals--Your wireless handheld radio is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August 1996, The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless radios. Those guidelines are consistent with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report 86; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996. Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 130 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your radio complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). For body-worn and face-held operation, this radio demonstrates compliance and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for uncontrolled exposure (general population) when used with approved accessories supplied with or designed for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Antenna Care--Use only the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations. Do not use any radio that has a damaged antenna, because if it comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Electronic Devices--Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless radio. Pacemakers--The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a handheld wireless radio and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers should ALWAYS keep the radio more than six inches from their pacemaker when the radio is turned on, should not carry the radio in a breast pocket, should use the ear opposite iii Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference, and should turn the radio off immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place. Hearing Aids--Some digital wireless radios may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices--If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your radio OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles--RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities--Turn your radio OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Commercial Aircraft--Many commercial airlines prohibit the use of FRS/GMRS radios on board. Switch OFF your radio before boarding an aircraft or check the airline rules. Blasting Areas--To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your radio OFF when in a "blasting area" or in areas posted: "Turn off two-way radio." Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmospheres--Turn your radio OFF and do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. iv Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Because the Garmin Rino 520/530 can be used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be followed. Please read and observe the following instructions. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle with the Rino 520/530 installed to place and secure the device so it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause personal injury in the event of an accident. Do Not Mount Where Driver's Field of Vision is Blocked Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Do Not Mount in Front of an Airbag Field of Deployment Rino® 520/530 Owner's Manual v INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.............................................................i Getting to Know Your Rino 520/530 .....................1 Front of the Rino 520/530 ........................................ 2 Back of the Rino 520/530 ......................................... 3 Main Display Pages .................................................. 4 Operating the Rino 520/530 ..................................... 5 Status Bar Overview ................................................ 6 Unit Operation........................................................7 vi Radio Page ................................................................ 7 Initializing the Rino 520/530 ......................................... 7 Using Name and Symbol Fields .................................... 8 Setting the Channel and Code ..................................... 10 Adjusting the Volume and Squelch ...