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...waypoints and routes will be hand washed with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Storing the Foretrex 201 Do not store the Foretrex 201 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin...quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The Foretrex 201 is waterproof to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in the U.S.A. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that cannot be ...
...waypoints and routes will be hand washed with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Storing the Foretrex 201 Do not store the Foretrex 201 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin...quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The Foretrex 201 is waterproof to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in the U.S.A. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that cannot be ...
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... the Unit and Wrist Strap.. viii Table of Contents ix Overview 1-7 Getting Started 1 Foretrex 201 Overview 1 Using the Buttons 2 Using the Wrist Strap 3 Charging the Battery 5 Connecting the Foretrex 201 to your Computer 5 Turning on the Foretrex 201 6 Using the Main Pages 7 Switching Between the Main Pages.... 7 Main Pages 8-53... Setting the Timer 15 Using the Timer Page 17 Main Menu Page 18 Main Menu Page Basics 18 Waypoints Menu Page 19 Waypoints Menu Page 19 Marking a Waypoint 21 Editing a new Waypoint 21 Review Waypoint Page 24 Introduction Table of Contents ix
... the Unit and Wrist Strap.. viii Table of Contents ix Overview 1-7 Getting Started 1 Foretrex 201 Overview 1 Using the Buttons 2 Using the Wrist Strap 3 Charging the Battery 5 Connecting the Foretrex 201 to your Computer 5 Turning on the Foretrex 201 6 Using the Main Pages 7 Switching Between the Main Pages.... 7 Main Pages 8-53... Setting the Timer 15 Using the Timer Page 17 Main Menu Page 18 Main Menu Page Basics 18 Waypoints Menu Page 19 Waypoints Menu Page 19 Marking a Waypoint 21 Editing a new Waypoint 21 Review Waypoint Page 24 Introduction Table of Contents ix
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Introduction Table of Contents x Projecting a Waypoint 26 Hunting and Fishing Information.... 27 Sun and Moon Information 28 Tracks Menu Page 29 Tracks Menu Page 29 Using the Track Log 30 Pan ... Set Heading Page 50 North Reference 50 Setup Menu: Set Interface 51 Set Interface Page 51 Setup Menu: Set System 52 Set System Page 52 GPS Mode 53 Owner Info 53 Appendix 54 Specifications 54 Accessories 55 Data Field Options 56 Index 58
Introduction Table of Contents x Projecting a Waypoint 26 Hunting and Fishing Information.... 27 Sun and Moon Information 28 Tracks Menu Page 29 Tracks Menu Page 29 Using the Track Log 30 Pan ... Set Heading Page 50 North Reference 50 Setup Menu: Set Interface 51 Set Interface Page 51 Setup Menu: Set System 52 Set System Page 52 GPS Mode 53 Owner Info 53 Appendix 54 Specifications 54 Accessories 55 Data Field Options 56 Index 58
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... TracBack®. With handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the powerful Foretrex 201 allows you to store up to the next. The unit also provides PC and external power connectivity, and built-in GPS Antenna Overview Getting Started Front View LCD Display (with Backlight) Power/...Data Contacts Serial Number Speaker POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER DOWN UP BACKLIGHT MARK 1 The images below describe the buttons and some features of your Foretrex 201. ing from one waypoint to 500 waypoints and 20...
... TracBack®. With handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the powerful Foretrex 201 allows you to store up to the next. The unit also provides PC and external power connectivity, and built-in GPS Antenna Overview Getting Started Front View LCD Display (with Backlight) Power/...Data Contacts Serial Number Speaker POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER DOWN UP BACKLIGHT MARK 1 The images below describe the buttons and some features of your Foretrex 201. ing from one waypoint to 500 waypoints and 20...
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Overview Getting Started 2 foretrex 201 Using the Buttons goto page enter mark POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER/ MARK DOWN UP... POWER to reset the unit The GOTO button: • Press to initiate a GOTO (navigate to a specific destination/waypoint) The PAGE button: • Press to switch between the main Pages • Press to back out or escape out of...ENTER/MARK button: • Press to confirm data entry or menu selection • Press and hold to mark a waypoint The UP/DOWN buttons: • Highlight options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on the Satellite Page •...
Overview Getting Started 2 foretrex 201 Using the Buttons goto page enter mark POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER/ MARK DOWN UP... POWER to reset the unit The GOTO button: • Press to initiate a GOTO (navigate to a specific destination/waypoint) The PAGE button: • Press to switch between the main Pages • Press to back out or escape out of...ENTER/MARK button: • Press to confirm data entry or menu selection • Press and hold to mark a waypoint The UP/DOWN buttons: • Highlight options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on the Satellite Page •...
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...track log that is created automatically. To make sure you can see your entire trip, you are also shown on measuring distance. 10 Waypoint names and symbols are heading. Measure Distance: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to page 12 for viewing a smaller area (zoom in...: Clear Track Log: Press ENTER when this is displayed to measure the distance between two waypoints. To help you better visualize the 'real world', Foretrex 201 automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of where you travel (the animated figure 'walks') and leaves ...
...track log that is created automatically. To make sure you can see your entire trip, you are also shown on measuring distance. 10 Waypoint names and symbols are heading. Measure Distance: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to page 12 for viewing a smaller area (zoom in...: Clear Track Log: Press ENTER when this is displayed to measure the distance between two waypoints. To help you better visualize the 'real world', Foretrex 201 automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of where you travel (the animated figure 'walks') and leaves ...
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... or Hide): Allows you to display your starting location). Press ENTER to view the map with or without waypoints. Navigation refers to any time you are currently moving. Main Pages Map Page Map Setup Page Pan Track Log Map Page Options 11 The following ... if you are actively navigating to a destination: Stop Navigation: Press ENTER when this is turned off, you are using the Foretrex to guide you to then start a TRACBACK or a GOTO, MARK a waypoint, or ZOOM In or Out. Map Setup: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to adjust the map settings including: Orient...
... or Hide): Allows you to display your starting location). Press ENTER to view the map with or without waypoints. Navigation refers to any time you are currently moving. Main Pages Map Page Map Setup Page Pan Track Log Map Page Options 11 The following ... if you are actively navigating to a destination: Stop Navigation: Press ENTER when this is turned off, you are using the Foretrex to guide you to then start a TRACBACK or a GOTO, MARK a waypoint, or ZOOM In or Out. Map Setup: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to adjust the map settings including: Orient...
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...of 'TO' is displayed to allow you see the Map Page. Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER when finished. The unit returns to select the waypoint. 4. Press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER when the field to the right of the page. Press ENTER to the Measure Distance Page. To measure distance...: 1. The Edit Number page is highlighted to select a waypoint to end the measurement. 5. Use the ENTER button and the UP and DOWN buttons to display the Map Page Options. 2. Press the PAGE button...
...of 'TO' is displayed to allow you see the Map Page. Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER when finished. The unit returns to select the waypoint. 4. Press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER when the field to the right of the page. Press ENTER to the Measure Distance Page. To measure distance...: 1. The Edit Number page is highlighted to select a waypoint to end the measurement. 5. Use the ENTER button and the UP and DOWN buttons to display the Map Page Options. 2. Press the PAGE button...
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... the Main Menu page, use the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the desired sub-page (Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, or Setup), and press ENTER to highlight the desired Menu Page, such as 'WAYPOINTS'. 2. The following pages. Waypoints Menu 18 The Menu Pages and their options are described in the following Sub Pages are... Page Main Menu Page Main Menu Page Basics The Main Menu Page gives you access to access that page. Press the ENTER button to the Foretrex 201 unit's waypoints, tracks, routes, and setup screens.
... the Main Menu page, use the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the desired sub-page (Waypoints, Tracks, Routes, or Setup), and press ENTER to highlight the desired Menu Page, such as 'WAYPOINTS'. 2. The following pages. Waypoints Menu 18 The Menu Pages and their options are described in the following Sub Pages are... Page Main Menu Page Main Menu Page Basics The Main Menu Page gives you access to access that page. Press the ENTER button to the Foretrex 201 unit's waypoints, tracks, routes, and setup screens.
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... or location), refer to access the Waypoints Menu Page. To select a waypoint from the List All page: 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to delete and create waypoints. Waypoints Menu Page The Waypoints Menu Page provides access to your waypoints and allows you to highlight the alphabetical ...tab containing the desired waypoint, then press the ENTER button. 4. To open the Waypoints Menu Page: 1. From the Main Menu ...
... or location), refer to access the Waypoints Menu Page. To select a waypoint from the List All page: 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to delete and create waypoints. Waypoints Menu Page The Waypoints Menu Page provides access to your waypoints and allows you to highlight the alphabetical ...tab containing the desired waypoint, then press the ENTER button. 4. To open the Waypoints Menu Page: 1. From the Main Menu ...
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... if you really want to highlight 'WAYPOINTS', then press the ENTER button. 2. Delete All Waypoints 20 Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page To view the nearest waypoints page: 1. Select 'NEAREST' and press the ENTER button to display the Review Waypoint Page. To delete all waypoints. Press the UP or DOWN button...highlight the correct choice and press the ENTER button to highlight 'WAYPOINTS', then press the ENTER button. 2. From the Main Menu Page press the UP or DOWN button to complete the action. Waypoints Menu Nearest Waypoints Page 3. From the Main Menu Page press the UP or DOWN...
... if you really want to highlight 'WAYPOINTS', then press the ENTER button. 2. Delete All Waypoints 20 Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page To view the nearest waypoints page: 1. Select 'NEAREST' and press the ENTER button to display the Review Waypoint Page. To delete all waypoints. Press the UP or DOWN button...highlight the correct choice and press the ENTER button to highlight 'WAYPOINTS', then press the ENTER button. 2. From the Main Menu Page press the UP or DOWN button to complete the action. Waypoints Menu Nearest Waypoints Page 3. From the Main Menu Page press the UP or DOWN...
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... 'Create New'. Highlight OK? Entering a known location, then saving it as a waypoint and then change elements of the waypoint from the Waypoint Review Page instead of the above methods, the Mark Waypoint Page displays. Select Waypoints and press ENTER. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page 21 You can enter a new name, select a new symbol, and...
... 'Create New'. Highlight OK? Entering a known location, then saving it as a waypoint and then change elements of the waypoint from the Waypoint Review Page instead of the above methods, the Mark Waypoint Page displays. Select Waypoints and press ENTER. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page 21 You can enter a new name, select a new symbol, and...
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... and highlight the symbol in the flag. 3. The symbol list automatically scrolls as you use the arrow buttons to display all characters of the waypoint name are entered. 7. To change the symbol: 1. Press the ENTER button to highlight 'OK' and press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to ... symbols available. 5. Press the ENTER button to the desired letter or number and press enter. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press the ENTER button to select the desired symbol. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the 'NAME' field (001 is ...
... and highlight the symbol in the flag. 3. The symbol list automatically scrolls as you use the arrow buttons to display all characters of the waypoint name are entered. 7. To change the symbol: 1. Press the ENTER button to highlight 'OK' and press ENTER. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to ... symbols available. 5. Press the ENTER button to the desired letter or number and press enter. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press the ENTER button to select the desired symbol. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the 'NAME' field (001 is ...
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...or DOWN button to display the EDIT LOCATION Page. 3. To change the elevation: 1. Repeat until all changes are changed . Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page Edit Location Page Enter Correct Elevation Page 23 Press the ENTER button to display the ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION Page. 3. Press the UP ...or DOWN button and highlight the 'ELEV' field and press the ENTER button to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight 'OK' and press ENTER to highlight 'MARK'. Using the UP or DOWN button, scroll...
...or DOWN button to display the EDIT LOCATION Page. 3. To change the elevation: 1. Repeat until all changes are changed . Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page Edit Location Page Enter Correct Elevation Page 23 Press the ENTER button to display the ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION Page. 3. Press the UP ...or DOWN button and highlight the 'ELEV' field and press the ENTER button to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight 'OK' and press ENTER to highlight 'MARK'. Using the UP or DOWN button, scroll...
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...the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button. tion and location (just as on the Map Page, start a GOTO, and display the Review Waypoint Page Options. A confirmation message box displays asking if you do , press the UP or DOWN button, highlight 'YES', and press ...highlight 'NO' and press the ENTER button. You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Mark Waypoint Page). To view the waypoint on the map: 1. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Review Waypoint Page Delete Waypoint Page Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you do not want to delete the...
...the ENTER button. 3. Press the ENTER button. tion and location (just as on the Map Page, start a GOTO, and display the Review Waypoint Page Options. A confirmation message box displays asking if you do , press the UP or DOWN button, highlight 'YES', and press ...highlight 'NO' and press the ENTER button. You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Mark Waypoint Page). To view the waypoint on the map: 1. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Review Waypoint Page Delete Waypoint Page Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you do not want to delete the...
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...to a waypoint by pressing the GOTO button any time a waypoint is selected: Press the GOTO button on the Waypoint Review Page, the Waypoint List Page when a waypoint is highlighted, or the Route Page when a waypoint on the route is displayed to navigate you to ) that waypoint. GOTO Waypoint: Navigation... page will then open. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Review Waypoint Page Review Waypoint Page Options 25 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the waypoint and press the ENTER button to GOTO (navigate to the waypoint destination. To access the Review Waypoint Page Options: 1. Press the GOTO...
...to a waypoint by pressing the GOTO button any time a waypoint is selected: Press the GOTO button on the Waypoint Review Page, the Waypoint List Page when a waypoint is highlighted, or the Route Page when a waypoint on the route is displayed to navigate you to ) that waypoint. GOTO Waypoint: Navigation... page will then open. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Review Waypoint Page Review Waypoint Page Options 25 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the waypoint and press the ENTER button to GOTO (navigate to the waypoint destination. To access the Review Waypoint Page Options: 1. Press the GOTO...
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... the numeric name assigned to display the EDIT ANGLE Page. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Waypoint Options Project Waypoint Page Edit Number Page 26 Projecting a Waypoint Using the Project waypoint feature, the Foretrex 201 can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as well. 7. Use the UP or DOWN button to save the...
... the numeric name assigned to display the EDIT ANGLE Page. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Waypoint Options Project Waypoint Page Edit Number Page 26 Projecting a Waypoint Using the Project waypoint feature, the Foretrex 201 can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as well. 7. Use the UP or DOWN button to save the...
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... are not in conflict with a listing of years. Press the Enter button when 'Waypoints' is your responsibility to display the Waypoint List Page. 2. Select the desired date and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from location to location. Use the UP or DOWN button to display the Hunting and Fishing Page... then press the ENTER button to access the Main Menu. But, be certain that they are the recognized best and good times for the chosen waypoint and date. Press the Page button to display a list of best times for hunting and fishing for hunting and fishing. Select ...
... are not in conflict with a listing of years. Press the Enter button when 'Waypoints' is your responsibility to display the Waypoint List Page. 2. Select the desired date and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from location to location. Use the UP or DOWN button to display the Hunting and Fishing Page... then press the ENTER button to access the Main Menu. But, be certain that they are the recognized best and good times for the chosen waypoint and date. Press the Page button to display a list of best times for hunting and fishing for hunting and fishing. Select ...
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...and press ENTER to access the Main Menu. Select the desired date and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired date and press ENTER. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Waypoint Options Sun and Moon Page Sun and Moon Information This feature provides you with a list of sun rise/set and moon rise/set times... 'OPTIONS' and press ENTER. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the year field and then press the ENTER button to display the Waypoint List Page. 2. Highlight 'LIST ALL' and press ENTER to display a list of dates. To display the sun and moon information: 1. Use the UP ...
...and press ENTER to access the Main Menu. Select the desired date and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired date and press ENTER. Main Pages Waypoints Menu Page Waypoint Options Sun and Moon Page Sun and Moon Information This feature provides you with a list of sun rise/set and moon rise/set times... 'OPTIONS' and press ENTER. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the year field and then press the ENTER button to display the Waypoint List Page. 2. Highlight 'LIST ALL' and press ENTER to display a list of dates. To display the sun and moon information: 1. Use the UP ...
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...to open the Tracks Menu Page. 3. GOTO guides you started by following the track log that moves along a traveled path without marking any waypoints. Mark creates a new waypoint for complete information . Press the PAGE button to display the Pan Options: 'TRACBACK', 'GOTO', 'MARK', and 'ZOOM'. Press ENTER ...the UP and DOWN arrows to display the Pan Options. Pan Options After you start traveling. Refer to the point selected and creates a waypoint called 'map'. You can retrace your current location to page 21 for later use the 'TracBack' feature, clear the Track Log before ...
...to open the Tracks Menu Page. 3. GOTO guides you started by following the track log that moves along a traveled path without marking any waypoints. Mark creates a new waypoint for complete information . Press the PAGE button to display the Pan Options: 'TRACBACK', 'GOTO', 'MARK', and 'ZOOM'. Press ENTER ...the UP and DOWN arrows to display the Pan Options. Pan Options After you start traveling. Refer to the point selected and creates a waypoint called 'map'. You can retrace your current location to page 21 for later use the 'TracBack' feature, clear the Track Log before ...