Garmin GPSMAP 64SX

The Garmin GPSMAP 64SX is a handheld (sat nav) GPS navigator that comes with an altimeter and smart compass. Usually, this is to navigate you to your next adventure with some smart features including GPS, 3-axis compass, GLONASS, barometric altimeter, and Galileo Satellites. It provides all navigation about the US and Australian streets, etc. with a hundred thousand and more Topographical Maps. Whether the Garmin 64SX GPS provides accurate navigation especially when you are climbing, go alone to adventure in the dangerous forest, hiking, cycling, traveling to unkown places, and also have a coordinating system (geocaching), etc.

Just by using Bluetooth and wireless technology you can easily handheld the Garmin GPS navigation in the palm of your hand. It has a smart high sensitivity signal receiver antenna that is made up of quad-helix and it also has multi-GNSS and Topo active mapping. This 64sx GPS navigator has a touch screen whose display is  6.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 in dimension. On its base system, it also has a controlling button that is helpful in operating the GPS navigator and also uses a 2. 6” sunlight-readable color display.

Garmin GPSMAP 64SX handheld GPS navigator features

The Garmin 64SX GPSMAP navigates to you by using the quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity signal receiver. This is a universally multiple global navigation system that is useful for the GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo which easily locates your position precisely. Below are some more relevant features of the Garmin GPS.

  • Garmin GPSMAP 64 worldwide handheld GPS navigator easily maintains its location in more challenging and critical environments than GPS alone.
  • Gives an automatic signal of rugged and water-resistant areas with GLONASS and with smart antennas. It is satellite-based navigation that uses the TopoActive maps (U.S. and Australia only).
  • Easily shows its screen routable roads, streets, and trails for climbing, cycling, geocaching, and hiking, etc.
  • The very unique feature in comparison to others is that high-sensitivity receiver power using the quad helix antenna.
  • It also has a multi-GNSS 3-axis compass with a barometric altimeter.
  • More advanced features in it, this GPS uses wireless connectivity with Bluetooth smart connection technology.
  • Another extra feature is ANT+ technology that is usually available on only the GPSMAP 64x series and GPSMAP 64csx models.
  • The Garmin 64 sx GPS uses a lithium-ion battery that provides 16 hours of service in GPS mode. It shows the BirdsEye Satellite Imagery on the GPS touchscreen that helps to load satellite images and integrates with Topo maps.
  • It uses 8 GB of onboard memory and a micro SD card, that saves your various activities easily. To store any data, you just put the SD card in the slot for expandable storage. By using the SD card, you can easily install more extra maps.

So, these are some Garmin GPSMAP 64sx handheld GPS with navigation sensor feature’s, that are given above.

Garmin GPSMAP 64 SX handheld GPS Installation

You can easily use and install Garmin GPS 64sx series. Below are some steps for Garmin GPSMAP 64 SX handheld GPS installation for installing the GPS navigation system easily.

  1. First of all, after you have taken it out of its packaging box, read the quick installation Garmin GPSMAP 64x series manual guide that came with it.
  2. After that, you can take the GPS in the palm of your hand and carefully use its signal antenna to navigate the signal by picking up the satellite.
  3. Now, turn on the Garmin 64 series power by pressing the power button, it is located in the third number on the right side of the GPS.
  4. Hold it and still yet wait for two or three minutes and it blinks a little bit light and it has no battery at the moment.
  5. Now, attach the MCX connector for the antenna and you can also use the camera in this GPS. To use the camera, attach this camera to the GPS near the antennas.
  6. You can attach the camera with a screw (It’s already attached there).
  7. Now, put the micro SD card in the mini SD card slot which is underneath the GPS.
  8. To pair the device, you can also attach its mini USB port with the USB cable.
  9. If you already have two rechargeable batteries then you can put them in both battery slots.
  10. By pressing the menu button, you can add your location.
  11. After that, select the “MARK” to save your current location.
  12. Now, again turn on its power and start your journey with the Garmin GPS MAP 64 Sx accurate navigating instructions.

Thus, altogether Garmin GPSMAP 64SX installation process is successfully finished now.

Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS handheld pairing with Bluetooth

Below are some steps for the Garmin GPS MAP 64 SX GPS handheld pairing with Bluetooth to get the wireless connectivity.

  1. Firstly, If you have a mobile phone then turn on its Bluetooth connection.
  2. After that, connect your GPS device to your mobile phone and if you have a Laptop then you can also use the USB cable.
  3. If you have to pair it by using the laptop then go into your PC web interface and search for installing the application at this address https://www.garmin.com.
  4. Thus, you have to easily reach the Garmin Express application page then install it.
  5. Once installed on your laptop, open the Garmin Express application. Then, to Add your Garmin 64X series GPS device, find its name and select it.
  6. Finally, to use this device pair both of them by following the on-screen instructions.

So, these are some Garmin GPSMAP 64s tips and tricks to pairing and connecting to your mobile device.

Garmin GPSMAP 64sx manual

If you have a new Garmin GPSMAP 64SX then don’t worry about it. You can easily get all the instructions and the Garmin GPSMAP 64s specifications through the user manual. Using the Garmin GPSMAP 64SX manual. You can easily get and find your basic query in the answers. The basic queries of the customer like, how to use the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx? How do I operate a Garmin GPSMAP 64sx? How do I download the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx waypoints? Do I turn on Garmin GPSMAP 64sx? How accurate is the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx? Do I update the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx firmware? How do I reset the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx?. So, these are some queries of the user, if you have any problem to use it then you can find all the solution of all your problems through here.

Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS handheld Setup

You can also change and manage your GPS navigation system settings through the Garmin Express application. Here are some steps for the Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS handheld Setup, which is given below.

  • You can also change your GPS settings like your camera setting and taking photos quality settings.
  • To change it, just go into the settings through its touch screen and change its settings accordingly.
  • Follow the given instructions on the screen and if your GPS does not give a voice and does not pick up a satellite setting then you have to change its network settings through the settings.
  • You can also change your device’s Bluetooth pairing settings.
  • If your device enables chirp searching, then you have to just select Setup.
  • After that, under it choose Geocaches.
  • Now, you have to select a chirp setup and then chirp searching.
  • Finally, you can click on the “On” option.

So, finally, the Garmin 64SX setup process successfully competes.

Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS troubleshooting

The Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS handheld shows various issues. You can troubleshoot those issues by following the below steps.

  • The Garmin GPS 64SX not connecting to the computer or laptop, then you have to again insert its batteries and also reboot your PC.
  • If your Garmin Express is not finding Windows 10, then you have to again download it with a new version. After that, again find that shows or not.
  • Garmin GPS 64SX handheld GPS is not working, so you should try to reset it to solve the problem.
  • Apart from this, various times the Garmin GPS 64SX battery is not charged, then you can replace your previous battery with new batteries.
  • If the Garmin GPS does not acquire the satellite signal, then you have to change your location and get the signal in an open area.
  • Many times, the Garmin GPS 64SX USB cable not working, then you have to again attach the USB cable and then check it again.

So, these are some tips for the Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS troubleshooting. Using the above guide, you can also try to solve your GPS.

Garmin GPSMAP 64SX GPS review

This Garmin works very perfectly and navigates the instructions very clearly. Specially purchased this GPS for my Arizona hiking trip around the Grand Canyon and other areas in Arizona. Also I truly used it while exploring the Arizona desert mountains in a Polaris RZR side by side. I started it easily by using the manual instructions and when put my current location and my adventure location in it this showed the road trails, I was shocked by its performance.

The Garmin GPSMAP 64Sx was preloaded with an Arizona topo map and it was easy to find every location according to me. So, I was surprised by this GPS performance. Easily manage it in the palm. I also use my camera to record my activities and I will set it to GPS satellite mode to maximize battery life. It also gives an alert in the screen rugged area and I use the brightness was at 50%. So, I also give the Garmin GPSMAP 64X series review on amazon.

FAQs

How to use the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx?

You can use the Garmin GPSMAP 64X series easily by using the Garmin Express application, just install this app on your phone to manage it properly.

How do I operate a GPSMAP 64sx?

Just, insert the battery in the Garmin GPS battery slot and then operate it by holding the power button. After that, press the menu option to manage it.

How do I download the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx waypoints?

You can download the Garmin GPSMAP 64 SX waypoints through the web browser. Just type, www.garmin.com/express, and install the waypoints with maps.

How do I turn on Garmin GPSMAP 64sx?

By holding the power button of the Garmin 64sx GPS, you can easily turn on its power. Make sure you have installed a battery already.

How accurate is the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx?

If you install it properly and adjust your camera properly, then you can easily pick up the accurate location by following its navigation.

How to update the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx firmware?

Using the Garmin express application, you can easily update it. Find the system update option and update it by using the system update option.

How do I reset the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx?

By pressing and holding the reset button on the Garmin GPSMAP you can easily reset it.

What are the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx accessories?

This usually comes with the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx, USB cable, MCX connector, Quick installation guide, user manual, etc.

How to acquire a satellite Garmin GPSMAP 64sx signal?

By going into the open location, you can easily get and acquire a satellite navigation signal. You can also set its external antennas properly to pick up the signal.

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