Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. In addition, the GPS unit may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of direct sunlight, such as in the sun in a safe manner. ..., fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide route suggestions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. Do not place in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of ...
...Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. In addition, the GPS unit may use a sharp object to remove the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of direct sunlight, such as in the sun in a safe manner. ..., fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide route suggestions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. Do not place in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of ...
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..., registered in Taiwan Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are those of Garmin. or it's subsidiaries. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire,...44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express permission of their respective owners. Windows® ...
..., registered in Taiwan Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are those of Garmin. or it's subsidiaries. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire,...44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express permission of their respective owners. Windows® ...
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... "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. by completing our online registration today. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020...
... "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. by completing our online registration today. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020...
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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. ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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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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...8226; Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the map. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint. Getting ...Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight...
...8226; Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the map. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint. Getting ...Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight...
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...Press again to choose a language. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Use to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Getting Started 2. The backlight stays on , press and quickly release . Go outdoors to set the amount of time the backlight stays on... the Foretrex and hold to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. ...
...Press again to choose a language. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Use to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Getting Started 2. The backlight stays on , press and quickly release . Go outdoors to set the amount of time the backlight stays on... the Foretrex and hold to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. ...
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Press the page button to access the option menus for these pages. Press enter to navigate through the main pages. 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 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.
Press the page button to access the option menus for these pages. Press enter to navigate through the main pages. 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 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.
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... the Main Pages To view the map with north up: 1. Select the FROM field then select a starting waypoint from the waypoint list. 5. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. The heading indicator shows the direction you travel, the position icon moves and leaves... a track log (trail). Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move,...
... the Main Pages To view the map with north up: 1. Select the FROM field then select a starting waypoint from the waypoint list. 5. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. The heading indicator shows the direction you travel, the position icon moves and leaves... a track log (trail). Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move,...
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To calibrate the electric compass: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in the compass...destination and speed (by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. When you to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. From the compass page, press enter. 2. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Compass ...
To calibrate the electric compass: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in the compass...destination and speed (by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. When you to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. From the compass page, press enter. 2. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Compass ...
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Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. To customize data fields, press enter. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: ..., and other helpful statistics. 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 Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen...
Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. To customize data fields, press enter. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: ..., and other helpful statistics. 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 Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen...
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... edit the name, the symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. note: Use to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. Select OK. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes...
... edit the name, the symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. note: Use to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. Select OK. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes...
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... save and exit. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 3. Select a character from the list. From the waypoint page, select the elevation. Select a number from the list. 3. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to advance to the next field. 4. Press enter to advance to the next character. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. To change the position...
... save and exit. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 3. Select a character from the list. From the waypoint page, select the elevation. Select a number from the list. 3. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to advance to the next field. 4. Press enter to advance to the next character. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. To change the position...
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Select the waypoint you want to view. 3. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to name the track. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can save these tracks and navigate to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. To...
Select the waypoint you want to view. 3. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to name the track. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can save these tracks and navigate to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. To...
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From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select NAVIGATE. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select the track. 3. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select FOLLOW. 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. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Press enter to a saved track: 1. Select NAVIGATE. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select the track. 3. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select FOLLOW. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES.
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... and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Move the pointer to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. Compass Menu Options On the compass page, press enter to access...
... and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Move the pointer to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. Compass Menu Options On the compass page, press enter to access...
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... routes, delete all saved tracks. SETUP-customize settings for more information on changing data fields. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 ZOOM-select to access the elevation menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on the compass page. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to...
... routes, delete all saved tracks. SETUP-customize settings for more information on changing data fields. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 ZOOM-select to access the elevation menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on the compass page. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to...
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...page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences 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 it , or AUTO to automatically update your location.... Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to line. • ALTIMETER-...
...page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences 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 it , or AUTO to automatically update your location.... Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to line. • ALTIMETER-...
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• RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. The average vertical distance of ascent. CONNECT-connect to... current pressure. See page 21. See page 25. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 Set the jump type and information. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or...
• RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. The average vertical distance of ascent. CONNECT-connect to... current pressure. See page 21. See page 25. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 Set the jump type and information. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or...