iQue 3600a ® integrated handheld Que applications guide ™
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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. 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.
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.
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................................
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 Advanced Aviation Operation ...................... 28 Using Advanced QueMap Features .................
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 ....
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing Your iQue 3600a ..........................80 Changing the Measurement Units ..........................80 Adjusting the Backlight and LED Brightness ........80 Setting the Date and Time ......................................80 Customizing the Buttons ........................................81 Customizing the Application Screens .....................82 Restoring the Original Settings .......................83 Appendix ..............................................
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GETTING STARTED This section provides an overview of your iQue 3600a and instructions on how to set up your iQue. Getting Satellite Signals The GPS receiver must be turned on and initialized (given an opportunity to determine its location) before you can use it for navigation. To acquire GPS signals: 1. Rotate the antenna so that it is parallel with the horizon. This is the “On” position. 2. Have a clear view of the sky to receive satellite signals.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Viewing the GPS Status with QueGPS QueGPS provides signal strength bars and a status field at the top of the screen so you can view the status of the GPS receiver. To determine the GPS Status: 1. Open QueGPS by tapping the status icon at the bottom of the screen. 2. Observe the message in the top of the window. GPS Signal Status “Acquiring Satellites”—GPS is on and searching for satellite signals. “3D GPS Location”—a 3D location fix has been established.
GETTING STARTED > AVIATION CRADLE Aviation Cradle Use the Aviation Cradle when taking the iQue 3600a in an aircraft. This cradle provides keys that allow you to access aviation applications and features quickly. Aviation Cradle Keys and Operation (Direct To)—opens the Go To page so you can create a Direct To quickly. (Direct To) NRST (NEAREST)—opens the QueFind page so you can find the nearest aviation points. NRST (Nearest) MENU—opens the menu along the top of the screen.
GETTING STARTED > AVIATION CRADLE Placing the iQue in the Aviation Cradle When you use the iQue 3600a in an aircraft, you must first place the unit in the Aviation Cradle. The Aviation Cradle provides additional keys to allow you to quickly access integral functions of the iQue 3600a. The Yoke Mount, which came with your iQue 3600a, attaches the Aviation Cradle to the yoke of your aircraft.
GETTING STARTED > IQUE 3600A BUTTONS AND ICONS iQue 3600a Buttons and Icons For an in-depth look at the iQue 3600a handheld features, refer to the Operating Instructions. Buttons on the Unit Power button—turns the unit on and off when pressed and released. Hold to adjust the brightness. REC (Record)—records notes and other sounds. Thumb Wheel—scrolls through and selects choices. Roll up to zoom out of the map, or down to zoom in. ESC (Escape)—exits menus or pages.
GETTING STARTED > IQUE 3600A BUTTONS AND ICONS Icons on the Screen Each page (or screen) in the iQue 3600a features a row of icons along the bottom to help you move around the software easily. Simply tap one of the icons with your stylus to open the desired application or menu. Home (Applications Launcher)—opens the Applications Launcher that displays all of the applications you have loaded on your iQue 3600a. Keep tapping to scroll through the various Applications Launcher menus, such as Que and System.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE FLIP COVER Using the Flip Cover Slots for the flip cover Your iQue 3600a comes with a leather flip cover to protect the screen from being scratched. To install the flip cover: 1. Squeeze the wire hinges gently to curve the plastic base. Bottom of the iQue 3600a 3. Release the wire hinges. The cover is now installed. When installed properly, the Garmin logo is visible when the cover is flipped shut. The cover cannot be installed on the unit while it is in the Aviation Cradle.
GETTING STARTED > USING YOUR IQUE 3600A Using Your iQue 3600a The iQue 3600a is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options. As you progress through this Que Applications Guide, you will often be directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down, the instructions tell you to do so.
GETTING STARTED > USING YOUR IQUE 3600A Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ENTER key and Rocker key to select options, enter names and numbers in fields, and activate your selections. When using the stylus you can simply tap the desired selection. To select and activate an option: 1. With any Que application displayed, press the Rocker key Up, Down, Right, or Left to move the cursor and highlight your desired selection. 2. Press ENTER to activate the feature. A list may open with more options.
GETTING STARTED > QUE APPLICATIONS Que Applications The Que applications are a group of applications developed by Garmin that provide mapping and navigation capabilities, as well as many other GPSrelated functions. QueMap is the main GPS application that contains the map image. On the QueMap page you can see yourself (an airplane icon when in aviation mode or a triangle when in automotive mode) move across the map.
GETTING STARTED > QUE APPLICATIONS Changing the Mode The iQue 3600a offers two usage modes: Aviation Mode and Automotive Mode. The main Que applications are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing Que button. Many Que applications also have an options menu. To view the options menu, press MENU on the Aviation Cradle, or with your stylus, you can tap the menu icon or the menu bar—the top bar bearing the application name, such as .
GETTING STARTED > USING THE DATABASES Using the Databases Your iQue 3600a comes with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a basemap. MapSource Map Data Optional Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your iQue 3600a. The Auto Navigation Kit includes MapSource City Select detailed maps that provide Points of Interest, such as restaurants, lodging, and attractions, and even addresses and phone numbers for any listed location.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > AVIATION MODE SEQUENCE BASIC AVIATION OPERATION This section describes how to perform basic aviation functions with your iQue 3600a in the Aviation Cradle. Directions include using the keys on the cradle to select and enter information. You can tap the screen with your stylus, if you prefer. ◄ QueMap ◄ QueTerrain Aviation Mode Sequence By default, Aviation Mode features four main applications: QueMap, QueTerrain, QueNav, and Active Route.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > CREATING A DIRECT TO Creating a Direct To Press the Direct To key to plot a direct course from your current location to any airport, navaid, or other aviation point. To go to an airport: 1. Press the Direct To key on the Aviation Cradle. The Go To page appears. 2. To search by facility or by city, highlight By Identifier. Press ENTER. Highlight the search method (By Identifier, Facility, or City) and press ENTER. Choose a search method from the Highlight your destination. 5.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > CREATING A DIRECT TO Viewing Details for the Destination You can view detailed information for your destination. You will find this feature handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication frequencies, runway information, field elevation, and available fuels. To view destination airport information: Press Direct To to open the Go To page. Enter the identifier, facility name, or city. Highlight the desired destination from the list.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > CREATING A DIRECT TO Viewing Frequency Restrictions Some frequencies for various airports will be followed by an asterisk (*). This denotes that the frequency has usage restrictions. You can display the usage restriction information on your iQue 3600a. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight any frequency with usage restrictions (as denoted by an asterisk) and press ENTER. A Usage Restrictions page appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Finding a Nearby Point In an emergency, you can press a few buttons to navigate to the closest point to land. Press the NEAREST key on the Aviation Cradle to search for aviation points near your current location and navigate to them quickly. You can search for nearby airports, navaids, and other aviation points. Press the NEAREST key repeatedly to scroll through the Aviation Nearest Categories.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Aviation Nearest Categories Press the NEAREST key to open the Aviation Nearest page of QueFind. Continue pressing NEAREST to scroll through the different Aviation Nearest categories. The Aviation Nearest categories are as follows: Airport—nearest 15 with identifier, bearing, distance, length of longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Viewing Communication Frequencies The Aviation Nearest pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (ARTCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is displayed first, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are denoted by a TX and RX respectively.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > SELECTING AN APPROACH Selecting an Approach When you select an approach, the destination airport is replaced with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach. Keep in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available in the iQue 3600a.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FINDING LAND POINTS Finding Land Points To fully take advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the iQue 3600a, you can find points on the land near your destination. For example, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner near your landing location. 6. Use the Rocker key to highlight Save Waypoint to save the location as a waypoint to use later, or highlight Done to return to the results list. Press ENTER. To Find Land Points: 1. Press Direct To to display the Go To page. 2.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > MARKING A WAYPOINT Marking a Waypoint To mark a selected location as a waypoint: Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They may be checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. The ENTER key lets you quickly capture your present position to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2D or 3D fix to mark your position. 1. Open QueMap by pressing the Que button. 2.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > CREATING A FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE) Creating a Flight Plan (Route) When you create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Active Route page, the route is automatically saved. For more information about routes, refer to page 59. To create a route: 1. Press the Que button to display the Active Route page. Highlight Add Wpt (Waypoint) and press ENTER. 2. QueFind opens allowing you to select an aviation point. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city. Highlight the desired point in the list. 3.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Following Your Flight Plan Once you have activated a flight plan (or route), the iQue 3600a guides you to your destination using a variety of tools, such as QueMap and QueNav. Track Your Progress with QueMap Press the Que button to open QueMap. Your current position is shown as an airplane icon when in Aviation Mode. As you move, the icon moves with you, turning when you turn and stopping when you stop. A navigation arc appears by default on QueMap.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN View the HSI with QueNav Press the Que button repeatedly to display QueNav and view the HSI and other information about your flight. VNAV Profile Destination or Next Waypoint Course Pointer Watch for Terrain Changes and Obstacles Press the Que button until QueTerrain is displayed. QueTerrain provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles you are flying over. Obstacles are also shown on QueMap.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Terrain Information The areas of the terrain appearing in red are predicted to be within 100 feet above or below the altitude of the aircraft. The yellow terrain areas are predicted to be between the user-defined Caution Elevation and 100 feet below the altitude of the aircraft. By default, the Caution Elevation is 1000 feet; therefore, the areas in yellow are between 1000 feet and 100 feet below the aircraft.
BASIC AVIATION OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Watch the Pop-up Alerts As you travel, you may see a variety of alerts, such as Airspace, Terrain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts, appear on your screen while in other applications. When a Terrain or Obstacle alert pops up, you can view any terrain and obstacles that might become a problem to you. Possible points of impact are displayed as Xs. Adjust your altitude to avoid the obstacles and terrain.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > USING ADVANCED QUEMAP FEATURES ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION This section describes more advanced aviation features, such as setting up your VNAV profile and using vectors. Some procedures are not described using the Aviation Cradle, because you may perform these operations before boarding the aircraft. Using Advanced QueMap Features QueMap Decluttered 28 To declutter the map: 1. Open QueMap by pressing the Que button. 2. Tap the Menu icon . 3. Tap Declutter.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > USING ADVANCED QUEMAP FEATURES To set the bug indicator: 1. From QueMap, tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Set Bug Indicator. 3. A list of Bug Indicator options appears. Tap Off to turn the Bug Indicator off. Tap Bearing to show the bearing to the destination waypoint. Tap Course to Steer to show how you need to steer to stay on course. Course to Steer is selected by default. Tap User Selected to enter a heading reference.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > USING ADVANCED QUENAV FEATURES Using Advanced QueNav Features Tap the menu icon to view additional options when using QueNav. A description of some of these options appears below. Refer to the previous page to learn how to set the bug indicator and CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) scale. Enabling OBS Enabling OBS mode suspends auto sequencing of waypoints, but retains the current “active to” waypoint as your navigation reference even after passing the waypoint.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > EDITING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE) Editing Your Flight Plan (Route) After you have created a flight pan (or route), you can edit the route using the Active Route page. To edit a route: 1. Press the Que button to open the Active Route page. 3. Tap Edit. Select one of the following editing methods from the list: • Insert Waypoint—allows you to add an Aviation Point using QueFind. Inserts the new point before the selected point.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > EDITING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE) To edit the route on the map: 1. Press the Que button to open the Active Route page. Tap the menu icon and then tap Edit on Map. 2. With the stylus, tap the route line. The line turns teal green. 3. Tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen. 4. Zoom and pan the map as needed. Tap the location you want to add to the route. 5. Tap the arrow again. 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until all points are added to the route. Tap Done.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > UNDERSTANDING VECTORS Understanding Vectors The Vectors window that appears at the last step of selecting an approach determines how you will navigate to the final waypoint in the approach. If you select Yes, the iQue 3600a creates an extension of the final course beyond the final approach waypoint in the database, called the final approach fix (FAF). The iQue 3600a provides no guidance to the inbound course.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > SETTING UP YOUR VNAV PROFILE Setting up Your VNAV Profile As you approach the initial descent point, the time to vertical navigation field (ETV) indicates the time to reach the initial descent point. ile Once the VNAV profile is defined, watch for the teal bar on the HSI and pay attention to the alerts to help keep you informed of your progress.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > SETTING UP YOUR VNAV PROFILE Customizing Your VNAV Profile To quickly open VNAV Preferences while in Aviation Mode, tap the QueRoutes icon and tap VNAV. You can also use the Aviation Cradle to open VNAV Preferences. Press ESCAPE to display the Que Applications Launcher. Use the Rocker key to highlight QueRoutes and press ENTER. Highlight VNAV from the list and press ENTER.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > SETTING UP QUETERRAIN Setting up QueTerrain Access the Terrain page options menu by pressing MENU while you are on the Terrain page. The options menu allows you to set up the page layout, change the data fields, declutter the map, and also disable and enable alerts. The Terrain Preferences allow you to set the levels for alerting you to the terrain as well as obstacles in or near your flight path.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > SETTING UP QUETERRAIN Caution Elevation Select the desired Caution Elevation. If the terrain or an obstacle is within the Caution Elevation you entered, the iQue 3600a displays an alert. Look Ahead Time The Look Ahead Time for Terrain and Obstacle Alerts determines the time when an alert annunciation (a pop-up window) occurs. For example, if 120 seconds is selected, the iQue 3600a displays an alert 120 seconds before you reach the terrain or obstacle.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEE6B QueE6B QueE6B calculates density altitude and winds aloft, based upon information you enter. To open QueE6B, press ESCAPE to display the Que Applications Launcher. Highlight QueE6B and press ENTER. Calibrated Airspeed—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft’s airspeed indicator. Heading—required entry for winds aloft calculation. Use the heading from the aircraft’s heading indicator or directional gyro.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEE6B Head Wind—(calculated figure) determined from entry of heading and true airspeed. Wind Speed—(calculated figure) determined from entry of heading and true airspeed. Density Altitude—(calculated figure) determined from entry of indicated altitude, baro pressure, and total air temperature. To calculate density altitude and true airspeed: 1. From QueE6B, highlight the Indicated Altitude field (at the top of the page) and press ENTER. 2. An entry window opens.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEWEIGHT & BALANCE QueWeight & Balance QueWeight & Balance may be used during your pre-flight preparations to calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) figures. Before entering the various figures, you need to determine the basic empty weight of the airplane and the arm (or “station”) for each weight entered. These figures should be determined using the pilot’s operating handbook for your airplane.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEWEIGHT & BALANCE To enter an aircraft profile: 1. Tap the Home icon to open the Que Applications Launcher. 2. Tap QueWeight & Balance. 3. Tap the Menu icon and tap Preferences. The Aircraft Profile Preferences page opens. 4. Tap the New button. 5. Use the Graffiti® 2 area to enter the aircraft tail number or other identifying information. Tap Done. 6.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEWEIGHT & BALANCE Calculating Weight and Balance After you have entered the proper Aircraft Profile information, be sure the proper Aircraft is selected in QueWeight & Balance. To select a different Aircraft or alter the Aircraft Profile, press MENU, highlight Aircraft Profile, and press ENTER. For specific instructions, see the “Entering the Aircraft Profile” section on the previous page.
ADVANCED AVIATION OPERATION > QUEWEIGHT & BALANCE To enter arm information (balance): 1. From QueWeight & Balance, tap the Weight pick list. Tap Arm. Select + or -. Select Arm. Selected Aircraft Profile Calculated figures To calculate Weight and Balance: Enter all weight and arm figures as described in the previous two procedures. The calculated moment, weight, and CG figures appear at the bottom of the page.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > AUTOMOTIVE MODE SEQUENCE BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION Automotive Mode allows you to navigate in your car or vehicle. This section describes how to perform operations by tapping the screen with the stylus. If you are using the optional Auto Navigation Kit, the iQue 3600a automatically switches to Automotive Mode by default when you place the unit in the Automotive Cradle.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > NAVIGATING TO A LOCATION Navigating to a Location The easiest way to navigate to a location is to find the location on the map and route to it. To navigate to a map item: 1. Press the Que button to open QueMap. 2. Tap the pan icon if it is not already enabled. 3. Use the stylus to pan the map so that the location you want to navigate to is in view. Use the Scroll buttons to zoom in and out of the map, if necessary. 4. Tap the location with your stylus.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item QueFind allows you to easily search for waypoints and points of interest. QueFind contains several categories, some of which are only available if you have loaded optional MapSource or BlueChart data. Use QueFind to find an item in the database, such as a restaurant, airport, or city, and then use that point as a destination. You can also view details about items, such as addresses and telephone numbers.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM To find an item near your current location: 1. Tap the QueFind (magnifying glass) icon . 2. Tap the icon for the category you want to search, such as Cities. 3. Verify that Near Current Location is selected to search near your current location. 4. Use the Graffiti® 2 area to begin entering the name or letters contained in the name you are trying to find. The list begins to sort by the items containing the letters you enter.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Address If you have detailed maps loaded, you can search for a specific address. Use the Graffiti® 2 area to type the City, Region (state), Number, Street, and Postal Code. You do not need to enter information in every field. To find an address: 1. From the QueFind application, tap the Addresses icon . 2.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Intersection If you have detailed maps loaded, you can search for an intersection. Finding an intersection is very similar to the way you find an address; instead of entering the house number, you enter a second street. To find an intersection: 1. From QueFind, tap the Intersections icon to display the Find Intersections page. 2. If you know the region, city, or postal code of the intersection, enter them.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM Viewing Details for a Map Item Each item listed in the QueFind results list has an information page that displays details about the item. To view details about an item: 1. Highlight the desired item in the results list, and then tap Details. A Details page appears. 2. Tap Save Waypoint to save this item as a waypoint. Depending on the type of item, additional options are available. Tap Done to close the window.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > MARKING A WAYPOINT Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you store in your iQue 3600a. They can be checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a route directly to the selected waypoint. Waypoints are automatically added to your Address Book when you create them. To mark a selected location as a waypoint: 1. Use the stylus to tap the location on QueMap you want to save as a waypoint. 2.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > CREATING A ROUTE Creating a Route To begin a route all you really need is a destination. You can initiate a route from QueMap, QueRoutes, or QueFind. You can also use the Address Book and Date Book to start navigating to a point. To select a destination using QueFind: 1. Select an item from any of the QueFind application search categories. Refer to the “Finding an Item” section beginning on page 46 for detailed instructions. 2.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR ROUTE Following Your Route Once you have started navigating to a destination (started a following a route), the iQue 3600a provides several tools to help you follow the route. View Your Route on QueMap QueMap displays a map of the area surrounding your current location. When you are following a route, QueMap shows your route as a magenta line.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR ROUTE Using the QueMap Icons With the stylus, tap the icons along the bottom of QueMap to perform special functions. Tap the Display Format icon to toggle between the different layout options for the navigation data fields in QueMap. Tap the Waypoint Flag to mark your current location or a selected location as a waypoint. Tap the Information icon to display information about the selected location. Tap the Position icon to center the map on your current location.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR ROUTE Look for Upcoming Turns with QueTurns QueTurns is an application that shows you a list of turn-by-turn directions to your destination. As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list. The application is active only when you are navigating a route.
BASIC AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > FOLLOWING YOUR ROUTE View Your Trip Data with QueTrip QueTrip displays information about your trip, also called trip data. You can view the total distance traveled, the speed you are traveling, and other data pertaining to your trip. If you want the data to accurately reflect your trip, be sure to reset QueTrip before you start traveling. While in Automotive Mode, press the Que button repeatedly to display QueTrip. To reset QueTrip: 1.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > EDITING WAYPOINTS ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION Editing Waypoints A waypoint is a location that you have saved, such as your home. Any QueFind location can be saved as a waypoint. In the iQue 3600a, a waypoint is stored as an Address Book entry with a set location. Waypoints are displayed in the Address Book with a flag icon . Only Address Book entries with set locations are displayed in the Waypoints list.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > EDITING WAYPOINTS To edit a waypoint symbol: 1. From the Address Book, tap the waypoint you want to edit. 2. Tap the Location button to display the Address Location page. 3. Tap Show Info. Tap to choose a different symbol. Tap to choose a different location. Changing the Waypoint Symbol 4. Tap the Symbol icon to display the Select Symbol window. 5. Tap a symbol to select it. The description of the symbol is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > USING QUEROUTES Using QueRoutes Use QueRoutes to activate a Saved Route, recalculate your route, edit your route, adjust the settings in Preferences, and stop and resume navigation. To open QueRoutes: Use one of the following methods: • Tap the Home icon to display the Que Applications Launcher. Tap QueRoutes. • Tap the QueRoutes icon . 3. Tap Add via from Find to open QueFind. Tap the category, the desired point, and then OK. Tap Add via from Map to open QueMap.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > USING QUEROUTES Creating a Detour To avoid an area of traffic congestion or construction, use the Detour option. Creating a detour alters the current route for a specific distance. Detours are only active for the current route; to enter an area or road to avoid for all routes, create an Avoidance. See pages 78 through 79 for information. To create a Detour: 1. Tap the QueRoutes icon 2. Tap Detour. . 3. Tap the distance to avoid in the current route.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > USING QUEROUTES Navigating a Saved Route To navigate a route: 1. 2. 3. 4. Tap the QueRoutes icon . Tap Saved Routes. Tap the route you want to follow. From the Saved Route Details window, tap Activate. The iQue 3600a recalculates the route from your current location. If it does not automatically recalculate, tap Recalculate. Saved Auto and Aviation Routes Routes that you have saved while in Automotive Mode have a small car icon .
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > USING ADDRESS AND DATE BOOK ENTRIES AS DESTINATIONS Using Address and Date Book Entries as Destinations You can use an Address Book or Date Book entry as a route destination. The entry must have a location set to it before you can route to it. Attaching a Location to an Address/ Date Book Entry You can attach locations to existing Address Book and Date Book entries. Once a location is attached to an entry, it is added to the Waypoints list.
ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE OPERATION > USING ADDRESS AND DATE BOOK ENTRIES AS DESTINATIONS Going to an Address/Date Book Entry If you have attached a location to an Address or Date Book entry, that entry appears in the Waypoints list of QueFind. You can then find and route to the entry just as you would a standard waypoint. You can also generate a route through the Address or Date Book. To navigate to a Date Book entry: 1. Open the Date Book. Tap the desired Address Book record to display the Address View. 2.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEFLIGHTS ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS This section describes additional Que Applications and features that are installed on your iQue 3600a. To view details for a flight: 1. Tap the Home icon Launcher. 2. Tap QueFlights. to open the Applications Tap the desired flight to view details. QueFlights QueFlights displays a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The iQue 3600a saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEGPS QueGPS QueGPS is an information application that displays the current status of satellite reception by showing the location and numbers of the satellites in the sky overhead. A signal strength bar at the bottom of the page shows the signal strength of each satellite being received.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEGPS Establishing a New Location The GPS receiver must be re-initialized (given an opportunity to determine its location) if you have moved more than 600 miles from your original location. To speed up this process, you can use the map to mark your approximate location. To establish a new location: 1. Open QueGPS. 2. Tap the menu bar or tap the Menu icon to open the options menu. Tap New Location.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUETRACKS QueTracks To use QueTracks: As you travel, the iQue 3600a creates a Track Log, which is like a “bread crumb” trail. Use the QueTracks application to save or clear the Track Log. To save the track log: 1. Tap the Home icon . 2. Tap the QueTracks icon. 3. Tap Save. Enter a new name for the track using the Graffiti® 2 area. 1. Tap the Home icon to display the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap QueTracks. QueTracks, shown below, opens.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUETRACKS Viewing Saved Track Details Tap the QueTracks icon to display QueTracks. Tap the desired track in the Saved Tracks list to display the Saved Track Details page. Setting QueTracks Preferences You may set QueTracks preferences to adjust how the track log wraps when recording and the interval at which a track point is created. To view the QueTracks Preferences: 1.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEHUNT & FISH QueHunt & Fish Use QueHunt & Fish to determine where and when hunting and fishing opportunities are likely to produce the best results. To view hunting and fishing information: 1. Tap the Home icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap QueHunt & Fish to view hunting and fishing information for your current location and date. Tap to select a different location. The day’s Prediction, Best Times, and Good Times are displayed.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUESUN & MOON QueSun & Moon The QueSun & Moon application displays information about the sun and moon for any location, date, and time. To view the sun and moon information: 1. Tap the Home icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap QueSun & Moon to view sun rise/set and moon rise/set information for your current location and date. 3. The moon phase as well as locations of the sun and moon are displayed. Use the controls to view animation of the sun and moon positions.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEAUDIO QueAudio QueAudio plays MP3 and WAV format files stored on the SD/MMC card. Use the headphone jack to listen to your music in privacy. Storing and Playing Files with QueAudio The number of audio files that can be stored on the SD/MMC card depends on the amount of space available on the card. To store files for use with QueAudio: 1. Access and copy MP3 or WAV format files to your PC. Save them to a folder or place them on your desktop. 2.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEAUDIO Customizing QueAudio • • To listen to a particular section of a file track, use the stylus to drag the Track Slider to select a desired portion of the track. If using headphones, use the Bass Boost adjustment in the Master Volume Control to improve the sound quality. To change the order of files in the list: • • • Tap the column title, such as Title or Time, to change the sorting order. To shuffle the files, tap the column title until no arrow is displayed.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEVOICE QueVoice QueVoice allows you to record and store voice files to use as reminders, notes, or messages. You can also attach a location to a voice file. Import and export WAV format voice files by beaming or performing a HotSync® operation. Recording and Playing Files Store voice files on the handheld or an SD/MMC card, if present. To record a voice file: 1. Tap the Home icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap QueVoice. 3.
ADDITIONAL QUE APPLICATIONS > QUEVOICE Attaching a Location to a Voice File You can attach a geographic location to a voice file to give it special significance, such as voice notes about a meeting location. To attach a location: 1. Highlight the voice file you want to attach a location to. 2. Tap the QueVoice menu and tap Que. 3. To attach a location to a file, tap Attach Location. The QueFind application opens. Select a location using QueFind and tap OK when done.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CHANGING THE GPS SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS You will make most adjustments to your iQue 3600a using the Que Preferences. Tap the Help buttons to access additional information about the settings on each Preferences page. You can also adjust certain settings in the handheld, such as changing from statute to metric units. Customize your unit using Preferences (Prefs ). To open Que Preferences: 1.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CUSTOMIZING QUEMAP Customizing QueMap As you become more familiar with its operation, you may want to customize QueMap to fit your needs. You can change the map detail displayed, set the color scheme to day or night, change how your location is displayed, and change the map orientation. To access QueMap Preferences, tap the Menu icon when QueMap is open. Then tap Preferences. To change QueMap Preferences: 1. Open Que Preferences. 2.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CUSTOMIZING QUEMAP Location Format and Map Datum You can change the location format and map datum to match those on paper maps that you plan to use in conjunction with GPS navigation. Detailed information about how to use formats and datums can be found in the Appendix of this guide. To change the Location preferences: 1. Open QueMap and tap the Menu icon . 2. Tap Preferences to open Que Preferences. 3. Tap Maps and select Location from the list.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CHANGING ROUTING AND GUIDANCE SETTINGS Changing Routing and Guidance Settings The Routing and Guidance Preferences control how routes are calculated and how you are prompted. Customizing Route Calculations The Routing Preferences allow you to set how the iQue 3600a generates your Automotive routes. To set routing preferences: 1. While in Automotive Mode, tap the QueRoutes icon . 2. Tap Route Preferences. Tap Defaults to return to the original factory settings.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CHANGING ROUTING AND GUIDANCE SETTINGS 6. Tap Add Area to specify an area to avoid. • Pan to the area you want to avoid and tap the selection icon . • Drag the stylus to outline the area you want to avoid. Tap Done. • Rename the avoidance and enter an expiration date, if desired. Tap Done. To set guidance preferences: 1. While in Automotive Mode, tap the QueRoutes icon . 2. Tap Route Preferences. 3. Tap Routing and tap Guidance.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CUSTOMIZING YOUR IQUE 3600A Customizing Your iQue 3600a You may want to change the way units of measure and the time and date are displayed. Changing the Measurement Units If you live outside the United States, you may want to change the measurement units to Metric. To customize the Units setting: 1. Open Que Preferences. 2. Tap the on the left under the Preferences menu bar and tap Units from the list. 3. Select the desired units for each measurement.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CUSTOMIZING YOUR IQUE 3600A Customizing the Buttons You can change the buttons on your iQue 3600a to open different applications. To assign applications to the Que button: 1. Open Que Preferences. 2. Tap the pick list on the left below the Preferences title block and tap Que Button. 3. Tap to place a check in the boxes for the Que Applications you desire to cycle through. Use the arrows to change the order of the Que Applications.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > CUSTOMIZING YOUR IQUE 3600A Customizing the Application Screens The layout of QueMap, QueNav, and QueTerrain can be customized to suit your needs. You can also change to data fields to display different types of information. To change the layout of QueMap, QueTerrain, and QueNav: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open QueMap, QueTerrain, or QueNav. Tap the Menu icon . Tap Layout. Tap the desired layout from the list. To change a data field: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open QueMap, QueNav, or QueTerrain.
CUSTOMIZING THE QUE APPLICATIONS > RESTORING THE ORIGINAL SETTINGS Restoring the Original Settings If you have changed some settings, but would like to return to the original settings, you can restore the factory defaults. To restore Que Preferences settings: 1. Tap the Home icon to display the All or System Applications Launcher screen. . 2. Tap the Prefs icon 3. Tap the pick list in the upper right corner and select Que from the list. Open a specific Que Preferences page, if desired. 4.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Physical Specifications Size: 2.8” W x 5” H x 8” D (72.1 x 127 x 20.3 mm) Weight: Unit: 5.703 oz (161.7 g) With Stylus: 6.144 oz (174.2 g) Display: 320 x 480 pixels, 16-bit color display and white LED backlight Operating range: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Power Specifications Power Source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Approximate Battery Life: • 4 weeks standby time. • 9 hours of continuous operation with the backlight set at 1%.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS Internal System Specifications Operating System: Palm OS® 5.2.1 Embedded Capabilities: GPS receiver, infrared communication, enhanced battery monitor, vibrating alarm, MP3 player, and voice recorder Audio hardware: Microphone, Speaker, and Headphone jack Processor: 200 MHz Dragonball MXL ARM9 Internal memory: 64 MB SDRAM Expandable memory: SD/MMC Notes about Battery Life Turning the brightness up and/or keeping the backlight “on” reduces battery life.
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the iQue 3600a. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products.
APPENDIX > CARE INFORMATION Care Information The iQue 3600a is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. The Garmin iQue 3600a has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The iQue 3600a is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way voids your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment.
APPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS Learning about GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellitebased navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
APPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA-funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal and increase position accuracy for users in North America. The system is made up of satellites and approximately twenty-five ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data. Two master stations, located on either coast, collect data from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction message.
APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats Generally speaking, the default Map Datum and Location Format suit most users’ needs. What is a Map Datum and which one should I use? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner. The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments (such as trig.
APPENDIX > JEPPESEN DATABASE INFORMATION Jeppesen Database Information Intersections—identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from nearest VOR, position, and region/ country. Airport*—identifier, facility name, city/state/ country, latitude/longitude, field elevation, available fuel types, runway designations/layout, runway surface, runway length, runway width, runway lighting, communication frequencies, and published approaches. ARTCC—Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Data Field Options Accuracy—estimated position accuracy in feet or meters. Altitude—height above mean sea level (MSL). Avg Spd Move (Average Speed while Moving)—average speed while moving since last reset of the trip computer. Avg Spd Total (Average Speed Total)—average speed of unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last reset of the trip computer. Bearing—the direction from your current location to a destination.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Location—your current position displayed in the selected location format. Track—the direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. Max Speed—the maximum speed the unit has moved. Trip Odometer—the total distance traveled since the trip odometer was reset. Pointer—displays an arrow that points toward a Go To destination or the next waypoint on the route. Speed—displays rate of travel in miles/kilometers/nautical miles per hour.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Messages Route Waypoint Memory Full—no additional route waypoints can be saved. Arriving at Destination—you are nearing your destination. Track Already Exists—a saved track with the same name already exists. Approaching Turn—you are nearing a turn in a route. Batteries Low—the battery needs to be recharged. Can’t Unlock Maps—no applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error—internal problem with the unit.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Product and Safety Information the interference by one of the following measures: This section contains information about the iQue 3600a, such as compliance and licensing. Read the Safety Information to learn how to install and use your iQue 3600a safely and responsibly. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. FCC Compliance • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE iQue 3600a, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION Product Registration Safety Information Use this area to record the serial number in case your iQue 3600a is lost, stolen, or needs service. The serial number is located on the back of the iQue 3600a under the antenna. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: 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 save navigation— and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use. CAUTION: Use the iQue 3600a at your own risk.
APPENDIX > PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Vehicular Navigation Safety Information Because the Garmin iQue 3600a can be used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be followed. Read and observe the following instructions.
INDEX INDEX A Accessories 86 Acquire Signals 1 Active Route 27 Adding a Stop 59 Address 48 Address Book 62, 63 Adjust Map Scale 54 Advanced Operation 57 Aircraft Profile 40, 41, 42 Airport 18, 91 Airport Information 15 Airspace 18 alarms 77 boundary 28 Alerts 36, 55, 77 Alert Sensitivity 37 Altitude 38 Announcement 79 Antenna 1, 84, 85 Application buttons 5 Approach 20 information 15 Arm 43 Arrow key.
INDEX Direct To key 3 Disable Alerts 36 Display Format icon 54 E E6B 38, 39 Editing Waypoints 57 Elevation, Enter New 66 Empty Aircraft 43 Enable Alerts 36 Entering a Detour 60 Enter a New Elevation 66 Enter Data 9 Enter key 3 Escape button on unit 5 Escape key on Aviation Cradle 3 Exit 9 Exporting Voice Files 74 F FCC Compliance 95 Field 8 Final Approach Fix 33 Find 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52 address 48 find from 47 icon 6 intersection 49 102 item 46 land point 21 nearby point 17 Point of Interest 49 Fishi
INDEX Music 71 N Nav 25, 29 customize 82 Navigate 14 Navigating to a Location 45 NDB 18, 91 Nearest 17 Nearest key 3 New Elevation 66 New Location 66 North Up 24, 53, 76 O OBS 30 Obstacles 25, 26, 37 Odometer 56 Off-Route Recalculation 79 On-Screen Button 8 Operating System 85 P Pan Map icon 54 Pan the Map 24 Pick List 8 Playing Music 71 Points of Interest 49 Point on Land 21 Pop-up Alerts 27, 37, 55 Position 54, 88 Power 84 Power button 5 Power LED 80 Preferences aircraft profile 40 airspace alarms 7
INDEX Scroll buttons 5 SD 76 Sectional Chart 91 Selecting Options and Entering Data 9 Serial Number 98 Setting a Location to address book entry 62 to a date book entry 62 to a voice file 74 Set New Location 66 Set OBS and Hold 30 Signal Strength Bars 65 Size 84 Software License Agreement 96 Speed 56 Stop Navigation 61 Sun & Moon 70 Sun Rise and Set 70 Symbol 58 T Target Altitude 35 Temperature range 84 Terrain 25, 26, 28, 36, 37 Text Input Area 6 Thumb Wheel 5 104 Toolbar.
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