Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe ... the unit exposed to a heat source or in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a high temperature location, such as the...
...any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe ... the unit exposed to a heat source or in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a high temperature location, such as the...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Always mount your Garmin device in a residential installation... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste...available to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Special handling may contain perchlorate material. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Virtually all applicable laws and...
... laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Always mount your Garmin device in a residential installation... may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste...available to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Special handling may contain perchlorate material. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Virtually all applicable laws and...
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, Tracks... 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, Tracks... 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
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery door until it comes off . Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll 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 Installing Batteries 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to navigate...
... menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery door until it comes off . Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll 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 Installing Batteries 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to navigate...
Owner's Manual
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...and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Press again to turn on . Use to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. The first time you turn the Foretrex on your location. The backlight stays on... while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight time: 1. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. When you remove the batteries, stored data is on the Foretrex and hold to...
...and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Press again to turn on . Use to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. The first time you turn the Foretrex on your location. The backlight stays on... while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight time: 1. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. When you remove the batteries, stored data is on the Foretrex and hold to...
Owner's Manual
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See 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 turn daylight saving ... auto calibration on . Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to appear when the unit powers on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can also select bearing or course for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set track preferences. •...
See 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 turn daylight saving ... auto calibration on . Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to appear when the unit powers on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can also select bearing or course for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set track preferences. •...
Owner's Manual
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...precharged NiMH batteries for external power. From the main menu, select SETUP. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 25 Use alkaline or NiMH batteries. From the main menu, select JUMPMASTER. The Foretrex operates on Jumpmaster go to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Jumpmaster ...For more information on two AAA batteries. User information, such as waypoints Select the battery type: 1. Select ALKALINE or NIMH. Battery Information WARNING: Do not use a sharp object to www.garmin.com/manuals /eTrexVista_Jumpmaster.pdf. Select SYSTEM > BATTERY. 3. Jumpmaster is always a ...
...precharged NiMH batteries for external power. From the main menu, select SETUP. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 25 Use alkaline or NiMH batteries. From the main menu, select JUMPMASTER. The Foretrex operates on Jumpmaster go to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Jumpmaster ...For more information on two AAA batteries. User information, such as waypoints Select the battery type: 1. Select ALKALINE or NIMH. Battery Information WARNING: Do not use a sharp object to www.garmin.com/manuals /eTrexVista_Jumpmaster.pdf. Select SYSTEM > BATTERY. 3. Jumpmaster is always a ...
Owner's Manual
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Appendix Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Select SETUP > HEADING > COMPASS > OFF. To clear all history and user‑entered information. This does not erase any of your Foretrex is not being used (Foretrex 401 only). From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > BEEPER > OFF. • Turn off if not...
Appendix Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Select SETUP > HEADING > COMPASS > OFF. To clear all history and user‑entered information. This does not erase any of your Foretrex is not being used (Foretrex 401 only). From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > BEEPER > OFF. • Turn off if not...
Owner's Manual
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... Life: Indefinite; Power Source: Two AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)* *The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. no memory battery required Performance Receiver: more than 12 channels, high-sensitivity...
... Life: Indefinite; Power Source: Two AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)* *The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. no memory battery required Performance Receiver: more than 12 channels, high-sensitivity...
Owner's Manual
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Index contacting Garmin i custom data fields 15 A accessories ii, 22 altimeter 7, 14 B backlight 3 barometric altimeter 7, 14 battery 2 life 26 type 25 buttons 2 D data, transferring 23 data fields 15 changing 12, 13 distance measuring 5 ...E elevation page 6 plot 13 zoom 13 C cadence sensor 22 compass calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24 F files adding 24 transferring 23 G Garmin Product Support i GPS acquiring signals 3 mode 21 Foretrex 301/401...
Index contacting Garmin i custom data fields 15 A accessories ii, 22 altimeter 7, 14 B backlight 3 barometric altimeter 7, 14 battery 2 life 26 type 25 buttons 2 D data, transferring 23 data fields 15 changing 12, 13 distance measuring 5 ...E elevation page 6 plot 13 zoom 13 C cadence sensor 22 compass calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24 F files adding 24 transferring 23 G Garmin Product Support i GPS acquiring signals 3 mode 21 Foretrex 301/401...
Quick Start Manual
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... are acquired, the remains solid. Carefully lift up on . Use precharged NiMH batteries for best results. Battery Information The Foretrex® operates on your location. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Use alkaline or NiMH batteries. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it comes off. 2. The flashes while the...
... are acquired, the remains solid. Carefully lift up on . Use precharged NiMH batteries for best results. Battery Information The Foretrex® operates on your location. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Use alkaline or NiMH batteries. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it comes off. 2. The flashes while the...
