Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... returned to the accuracy or completeness of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Units purchased in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. result in this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any transportation cost. Online Auction Purchases...
... returned to the accuracy or completeness of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Units purchased in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. result in this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any transportation cost. Online Auction Purchases...
Owner's Manual
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... i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3 Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map Page 5 Compass Page 6 Elevation Page 7 Trip Computer 7 Main Menu 7 Introduction Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 8 Waypoints 8 Editing Waypoints 8 Hunt and Fish 10 Sun and Moon 10 Recording your Tracks 10 Creating and Navigating Routes 11 Settings 12 Map Menu Options 12 Compass Menu Options.......... 12 Elevation Menu Options...
... i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3 Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map Page 5 Compass Page 6 Elevation Page 7 Trip Computer 7 Main Menu 7 Introduction Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 8 Waypoints 8 Editing Waypoints 8 Hunt and Fish 10 Sun and Moon 10 Recording your Tracks 10 Creating and Navigating Routes 11 Settings 12 Map Menu Options 12 Compass Menu Options.......... 12 Elevation Menu Options...
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Introduction GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21 Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26 Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband.......... 27 Cleaning the Unit and Wristband 27 Specifications 28 Software License Agreement 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 29 FCC Compliance 30 Index 31 iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Introduction GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21 Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26 Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband.......... 27 Cleaning the Unit and Wristband 27 Specifications 28 Software License Agreement 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 29 FCC Compliance 30 Index 31 iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual Press again to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Go outdoors to set the amount of time the backlight stays on for several months. Acquiring satellite signals can find your location. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Turn on the Foretrex and hold to choose a language. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT...
... Owner's Manual Press again to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Go outdoors to set the amount of time the backlight stays on for several months. Acquiring satellite signals can find your location. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Turn on the Foretrex and hold to choose a language. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT...
Owner's Manual
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... compass uses GPS signals to navigate. If you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (used in the compass ring. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Follow the arrow to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you to ensure maximum accuracy. Select CALIBRATE. 3. From the compass page, press enter. 2. Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two points...
... compass uses GPS signals to navigate. If you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (used in the compass ring. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Follow the arrow to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you to ensure maximum accuracy. Select CALIBRATE. 3. From the compass page, press enter. 2. Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two points...
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... main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. To customize data fields, press enter. Use to see more information. See page 15 for more fields. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Using...
... main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. To customize data fields, press enter. Use to see more information. See page 15 for more fields. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Using...
Owner's Manual
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... point. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to view the sun and moon information for a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. Press enter to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for a different date...
... point. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to view the sun and moon information for a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. Press enter to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for a different date...
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Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select the track. 3. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3.
Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select the track. 3. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3.
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... compass page, press enter to any point along the track. TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the map. • WAYPOINTS-show or hide waypoints on measuring distance. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to pan. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. MAP...
... compass page, press enter to any point along the track. TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the map. • WAYPOINTS-show or hide waypoints on measuring distance. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to pan. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. MAP...
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.... Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. ROUTES-create a new route, list all routes, delete all saved tracks. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the trip computer page. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data fields. See page 8 for more information on changing data fields. TRACKS-manage your location. ZOOM-select to plot over time or distance. RESET TRIP DATA-select YES to access the elevation menu. Elevation Menu...
.... Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. ROUTES-create a new route, list all routes, delete all saved tracks. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the trip computer page. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data fields. See page 8 for more information on changing data fields. TRACKS-manage your location. ZOOM-select to plot over time or distance. RESET TRIP DATA-select YES to access the elevation menu. Elevation Menu...
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... and set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto zoom off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set timer preferences. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for distance/speed, elevation, vertical speed, and pressure. • HEADING-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or...
... and set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto zoom off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set timer preferences. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for distance/speed, elevation, vertical speed, and pressure. • HEADING-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or...
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.... Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. The average vertical distance of ascent. See page 21. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of descent. Set the...
.... Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. The average vertical distance of ascent. See page 21. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of descent. Set the...
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... saving time). Your average speed. Display rate of sunset based on your GPS position. Data Field SUNRISE SUNSET TIME TO COURSE TOT ASCENT (total ascent) Description Time of day based on your GPS position. Time spent stopped. The direction you are from the original course (path of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-bysecond position readings. The total elevation distance ascended. 18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Time of current speed. The distance (left or right) you must travel ). Settings Data Field ODOMETER...
... saving time). Your average speed. Display rate of sunset based on your GPS position. Data Field SUNRISE SUNSET TIME TO COURSE TOT ASCENT (total ascent) Description Time of day based on your GPS position. Time spent stopped. The direction you are from the original course (path of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-bysecond position readings. The total elevation distance ascended. 18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Time of current speed. The distance (left or right) you must travel ). Settings Data Field ODOMETER...
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Satellite Reception The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Signal Strength To view the satellite page, select GPS from which you want, or select OFF to sky view. Solid bars indicate that satellites. Sky view shows the location of the satellites from the main menu. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > GPS MODE. 2. Sky View Press enter on the satellite page to switch to use the Foretrex indoors. Select the mode you are receiving a signal. White bars indicate...
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Satellite Reception The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Signal Strength To view the satellite page, select GPS from which you want, or select OFF to sky view. Solid bars indicate that satellites. Sky view shows the location of the satellites from the main menu. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > GPS MODE. 2. Sky View Press enter on the satellite page to switch to use the Foretrex indoors. Select the mode you are receiving a signal. White bars indicate...
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....3 and earlier. Adding Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 1. Note: The Foretrex is also not compatible with a USB cable. notice: If you are not sure about the purpose of a file, do not delete it to your Foretrex can use the Foretrex as a removable drive in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. Paste your .gpx files into the mini-USB port on your computer, open the Garmin/GPX folder. 2. Select YES to an...
....3 and earlier. Adding Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 1. Note: The Foretrex is also not compatible with a USB cable. notice: If you are not sure about the purpose of a file, do not delete it to your Foretrex can use the Foretrex as a removable drive in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. Paste your .gpx files into the mini-USB port on your computer, open the Garmin/GPX folder. 2. Select YES to an...
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...: Resetting the Foretrex If your data or settings. • Excessive use of the backlight will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 3). • Turn tones off the compass when it is locked up, press and hold enter on startup until the screen goes blank (about 7 seconds). Clearing User Data NOTICE: This deletes all user data, press and hold page and simultaneously until the message appears. 26 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual...
...: Resetting the Foretrex If your data or settings. • Excessive use of the backlight will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 3). • Turn tones off the compass when it is locked up, press and hold enter on startup until the screen goes blank (about 7 seconds). Clearing User Data NOTICE: This deletes all user data, press and hold page and simultaneously until the message appears. 26 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual...
Quick Start Manual
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...speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. From the main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. See the Foretrex 301/401 Owner's manual for more fields. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Marking Waypoints Waypoints are locations you access to see more information on customizing data fields. To navigate to zoom in the Foretrex. 1. Press to zoom out or to a waypoint: 1. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. Use to select from the list. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Select...
...speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. From the main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. See the Foretrex 301/401 Owner's manual for more fields. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Marking Waypoints Waypoints are locations you access to see more information on customizing data fields. To navigate to zoom in the Foretrex. 1. Press to zoom out or to a waypoint: 1. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. Use to select from the list. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Select...
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... save these tracks and navigate to edit the field. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to them at another time. 1. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to edit. 4. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Recording your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to delete. 3. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select DELETE > YES. Press enter to set a beginning point and an ending point. 4. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Select WAYPOINTS...
... save these tracks and navigate to edit the field. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to them at another time. 1. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to edit. 4. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Recording your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to delete. 3. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select DELETE > YES. Press enter to set a beginning point and an ending point. 4. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Select WAYPOINTS...
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...). Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Press enter to set the amount of time the backlight stays on for the first field. Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer You can use the Foretrex as a USB mass storage device by connecting it to turn off the backlight before the automatic light timeout. Repeat in each field until the route is on the back of most USB mass storage devices. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is complete. 4. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Creating...
...). Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Press enter to set the amount of time the backlight stays on for the first field. Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer You can use the Foretrex as a USB mass storage device by connecting it to turn off the backlight before the automatic light timeout. Repeat in each field until the route is on the back of most USB mass storage devices. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is complete. 4. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Creating...
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... compatible Garmin device. Connect the larger end of the waypoints, tracks, and routes on Mac computers. Select YES to send. 3. A "CONNECTING" message appears. From the route menu, select OPTIONS > SEND. To receive data: 1. From the main menu, select WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To send a track: 1. 2. Your Foretrex appears as a removable drive in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual 2. Select the waypoint you want to enter mass storage mode. Select the route you want to send. 3. To send a route: 1. Wireless Data Transfers The Foretrex 401...
... compatible Garmin device. Connect the larger end of the waypoints, tracks, and routes on Mac computers. Select YES to send. 3. A "CONNECTING" message appears. From the route menu, select OPTIONS > SEND. To receive data: 1. From the main menu, select WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To send a track: 1. 2. Your Foretrex appears as a removable drive in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual 2. Select the waypoint you want to enter mass storage mode. Select the route you want to send. 3. To send a route: 1. Wireless Data Transfers The Foretrex 401...
