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Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. In Europe, go to "press" something in a list,... and then press enter. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you have any questions while using your Foretrex. by phone at...
Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. In Europe, go to "press" something in a list,... and then press enter. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you have any questions while using your Foretrex. by phone at...
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ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction Foretrex® Features Features Foretrex 301 Foretrex 401 Altimeter No Yes Barometer No Yes Cadence (optional No Yes accessory required) Electronic compass No Yes Heart rate (optional No Yes accessory required) Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com.
ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction Foretrex® Features Features Foretrex 301 Foretrex 401 Altimeter No Yes Barometer No Yes Cadence (optional No Yes accessory required) Electronic compass No Yes Heart rate (optional No Yes accessory required) Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com.
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Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Product Registration 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, ...Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Product Registration 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, ...Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
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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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... through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus and pages. • Press to...
... through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus and pages. • Press to...
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... menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Getting Started 2. Use to set the amount of time the backlight stays on , press and quickly release . Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Note: Remove the batteries when you do ...not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. When satellites are prompted to an open area, away from tall ...
... menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Getting Started 2. Use to set the amount of time the backlight stays on , press and quickly release . Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Note: Remove the batteries when you do ...not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. When satellites are prompted to an open area, away from tall ...
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Press enter to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to access the option menus for these pages. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
Press enter to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to access the option menus for these pages. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
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The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). From the ... SPEED field. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Waypoint names and symbols are heading. Select CLEAR TRACK LOG > YES. Select MEASURE DISTANCE 3. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom...
The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). From the ... SPEED field. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Waypoint names and symbols are heading. Select CLEAR TRACK LOG > YES. Select MEASURE DISTANCE 3. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom...
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... similar to a magnetic compass when you to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Compass Page The compass page guides you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of...
... similar to a magnetic compass when you to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Compass Page The compass page guides you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of...
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...altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. From the main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To customize data fields, press enter. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu ... The main menu gives you access to zoom in. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics.
...altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. From the main menu, select SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE. 2. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To customize data fields, press enter. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu ... The main menu gives you access to zoom in. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics.
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... and numbers. To edit existing waypoints: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. Select the waypoint you want to a waypoint: 1. To navigate to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can edit the... symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you record and store in the Foretrex. 1.
... and numbers. To edit existing waypoints: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. Select the waypoint you want to a waypoint: 1. To navigate to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can edit the... symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you record and store in the Foretrex. 1.
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From the waypoint page, select the name. Press enter to the next field. 4. Select a number from the list. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Press enter to advance to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude ...
From the waypoint page, select the name. Press enter to the next field. 4. Select a number from the list. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Press enter to advance to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude ...
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...time, moonrise time, moonset time, and moon phase for a different date. note: Press enter to view the hunting and fishing information for a different date. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides...a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. You can save these tracks and navigate to view. 3.
...time, moonrise time, moonset time, and moon phase for a different date. note: Press enter to view the hunting and fishing information for a different date. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides...a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. You can save these tracks and navigate to view. 3.
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Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select the track. 3. Select FOLLOW. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES.
Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select the track. 3. Select FOLLOW. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES.
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...compass page, press enter to any point along the track. Press enter to go to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the map menu. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. TRACK UP shows your current direction...top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the map. • WAYPOINTS-show or hide waypoints on the map. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to pan.
...compass page, press enter to any point along the track. Press enter to go to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the map menu. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. TRACK UP shows your current direction...top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the map. • WAYPOINTS-show or hide waypoints on the map. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to pan.
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... elevation menu. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 See page 8 for more information. See page 15 for more information on the elevation page. Elevation Menu Options On the...
... elevation menu. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 See page 8 for more information. See page 15 for more information on the elevation page. Elevation Menu Options On the...
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Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance ...-turn auto zoom off or on or off . 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. You can also enter owner information, such as your name, and set timer preferences....
Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance ...-turn auto zoom off or on or off . 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. You can also enter owner information, such as your name, and set timer preferences....
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... The uncalibrated current pressure. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 The average vertical distance of ascent. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to a destination. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. See page 25. CONNECT-connect to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly.
... The uncalibrated current pressure. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 The average vertical distance of ascent. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to a destination. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. See page 25. CONNECT-connect to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly.
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... of arrival) The estimated time of horizontal distance traveled to a destination. HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your final destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings Data Field Description CADENCE* (GSC™ 10 required) Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute (bmp).
... of arrival) The estimated time of horizontal distance traveled to a destination. HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your final destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings Data Field Description CADENCE* (GSC™ 10 required) Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute (bmp).
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... waypoint on the route. Settings Data Field Description MOV'N TIME (moving . Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 MAX DESCNT* (maximum descent) The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute.
... waypoint on the route. Settings Data Field Description MOV'N TIME (moving . Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 MAX DESCNT* (maximum descent) The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute.
