Quick Start Guide
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... 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery Compartment eTrex Buttons eTrex Setup eTrex Setup eTrex Buttons The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust ...for 30 seconds to find your eTrex, it could take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the unit. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to operate the eTrex is applied, press the PAGE button ...
... 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery Compartment eTrex Buttons eTrex Setup eTrex Setup eTrex Buttons The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust ...for 30 seconds to find your eTrex, it could take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the unit. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to operate the eTrex is applied, press the PAGE button ...
Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints Page 23 Review Waypoint Page 24 Routes 27 Tracks 30 Setup Menu 33 Appendices 42-51 Appendix A: Specifications 42 Appendix B: What is GPS 43 Appendix C: Satellite Reception Tips 44 Appendix D: Time Offset Chart 45 Appendix E: Wiring Diagram 46 Appendix F: Troubleshooting 47 Appendix G: FAQs 48 Appendix H: Index 49 Warranty...
... Waypoints Page 23 Review Waypoint Page 24 Routes 27 Tracks 30 Setup Menu 33 Appendices 42-51 Appendix A: Specifications 42 Appendix B: What is GPS 43 Appendix C: Satellite Reception Tips 44 Appendix D: Time Offset Chart 45 Appendix E: Wiring Diagram 46 Appendix F: Troubleshooting 47 Appendix G: FAQs 48 Appendix H: Index 49 Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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... States, which could result in a vehicle, it for its accuracy and maintenance. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex to pay full attention to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could affect the... accuracy and performance of the batteries. 3 Introduction WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it in an accident or collision. Make sure the batteries and compartment are...
... States, which could result in a vehicle, it for its accuracy and maintenance. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex to pay full attention to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could affect the... accuracy and performance of the batteries. 3 Introduction WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it in an accident or collision. Make sure the batteries and compartment are...
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It is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. All buttons are , where you've been and where you're going. Other features include: Waypoints: Tracks: Route: Trip Computer: Hunt and Fish: Sun and Moon: 500 with GPS you'll know the way back home, you can provide one ...odometer. Introduction The eTrex is designed to this point any time you want. It runs for 22 hours on either side of movement, time and distance to destination, and more critical benefit; Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks let you start moving, your Garmin GPS can concentrate on ...
It is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. All buttons are , where you've been and where you're going. Other features include: Waypoints: Tracks: Route: Trip Computer: Hunt and Fish: Sun and Moon: 500 with GPS you'll know the way back home, you can provide one ...odometer. Introduction The eTrex is designed to this point any time you want. It runs for 22 hours on either side of movement, time and distance to destination, and more critical benefit; Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks let you start moving, your Garmin GPS can concentrate on ...
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Introduction eTrex Description PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) Waterproof Case Battery Compartment 7 Internal GPS Antenna UP Button DOWN Button ENTER Button External Power and Data Connector Slot for Carry Lanyard Insertion.
Introduction eTrex Description PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) Waterproof Case Battery Compartment 7 Internal GPS Antenna UP Button DOWN Button ENTER Button External Power and Data Connector Slot for Carry Lanyard Insertion.
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... waypoints and routes on a bicycle handle bar. Connections for Garmin VHF 720, 725, and 725e, or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. Bicycle Mounting Kit PC Interface Cable with power adapters for data input/output. (Not shown) Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the eTrex to be temporarily or permanently mounted on two AA batteries...
... waypoints and routes on a bicycle handle bar. Connections for Garmin VHF 720, 725, and 725e, or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. Bicycle Mounting Kit PC Interface Cable with power adapters for data input/output. (Not shown) Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the eTrex to be temporarily or permanently mounted on two AA batteries...
Owner's Manual
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...is. Map Page Basics North Pointer Getting Started Page Basics Destination Waypoint Path to 800 miles. To help you better visualize the "real world", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of you how to view a larger area, and the DOWN Button ...a real picture of the animated figure. Your Location "Trail" (track log) The Map Page shows where you are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. Waypoint names and symbols are used to adjust...
...is. Map Page Basics North Pointer Getting Started Page Basics Destination Waypoint Path to 800 miles. To help you better visualize the "real world", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of you how to view a larger area, and the DOWN Button ...a real picture of the animated figure. Your Location "Trail" (track log) The Map Page shows where you are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. Waypoint names and symbols are used to adjust...
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... your moving direction and speed. To navigate, simply follow this) Waypoint (Location) Name Straight Line Distance to the Destination Compass Ring The eTrex is controlled by the unit's GPS receiver. The Compass Ring on the Navigation Page when you the name of the location, the distance and time to go, and displays a direction...
... your moving direction and speed. To navigate, simply follow this) Waypoint (Location) Name Straight Line Distance to the Destination Compass Ring The eTrex is controlled by the unit's GPS receiver. The Compass Ring on the Navigation Page when you the name of the location, the distance and time to go, and displays a direction...
Owner's Manual
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... to the 'MENU' Page. 2. You'll find the MARK option on the 'MENU' Page. Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation Discovering how to walk for at the bottom of the eTrex. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the 'MARK' field. 3. In this exercise, make sure to use your... easy as HOME. The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page appears with 'OK?' To change the symbol to a house and the name '001' to it later. ) NOTE: The eTrex must state "READY TO NAVIGATE" before you can return to something a little more meaningful such as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. Getting...
... to the 'MENU' Page. 2. You'll find the MARK option on the 'MENU' Page. Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation Discovering how to walk for at the bottom of the eTrex. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the 'MARK' field. 3. In this exercise, make sure to use your... easy as HOME. The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page appears with 'OK?' To change the symbol to a house and the name '001' to it later. ) NOTE: The eTrex must state "READY TO NAVIGATE" before you can return to something a little more meaningful such as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. Getting...
Owner's Manual
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...can be somewhat less accurate than location or horizontal accuracy. Mark Waypoint Page The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page allows you to customize the eTrex's features. You can change the elevation to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (position coordinates). This is a function of... GPS measurement methods which use . • Setup Menu: A collection of options and controls for customizing the operation of the earth to change the ...
...can be somewhat less accurate than location or horizontal accuracy. Mark Waypoint Page The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page allows you to customize the eTrex's features. You can change the elevation to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (position coordinates). This is a function of... GPS measurement methods which use . • Setup Menu: A collection of options and controls for customizing the operation of the earth to change the ...
Owner's Manual
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We recommend surfing the net for use with custom designed grids. You may also choose the "User" datum for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. The 'UNITS' Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the 'POSITION FRMT' field. Press the ... UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. If no datum is latitude and longitude in the eTrex should only change the Position Format (grid): 1. Press PAGE to get back to the page of GPS. 36 Position Format The default position format (and the one most commonly used to configure...
We recommend surfing the net for use with custom designed grids. You may also choose the "User" datum for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. The 'UNITS' Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the 'POSITION FRMT' field. Press the ... UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. If no datum is latitude and longitude in the eTrex should only change the Position Format (grid): 1. Press PAGE to get back to the page of GPS. 36 Position Format The default position format (and the one most commonly used to configure...
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... RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information. • NONE - allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT - Both are involved in developing technical standards for ...' setting if your eTrex with the eTrex. You can choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or none at all. the proprietary format used to use devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS) beacon receivers with external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receivers, a personal computer,...
... RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information. • NONE - allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT - Both are involved in developing technical standards for ...' setting if your eTrex with the eTrex. You can choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or none at all. the proprietary format used to use devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS) beacon receivers with external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receivers, a personal computer,...
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Press the UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. Press PAGE to return to the page of your eTrex. System Page The System Page shows you the eTrex's current software version and allows you to choose from your choice. Press the PAGE Button and switch to select the ... minutes of battery life left (when using alkaline batteries). 40 If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is more sensitive to sudden turns or change of operation: • Normal • Battery Save • Demo (Demonstration) Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on the 'I /O Format: 1. GBR 21) directly from...
Press the UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. Press PAGE to return to the page of your eTrex. System Page The System Page shows you the eTrex's current software version and allows you to choose from your choice. Press the PAGE Button and switch to select the ... minutes of battery life left (when using alkaline batteries). 40 If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is more sensitive to sudden turns or change of operation: • Normal • Battery Save • Demo (Demonstration) Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on the 'I /O Format: 1. GBR 21) directly from...
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...;eld. If you want to turn the GPS off (the unit will last up to 22 hours in 'BATTERY SAVE' mode (when using alkaline batteries). Press ENTER. Press PAGE to return to the page of the screen asking you to know about the Garmin eTrex. There is to verify that you select...reception is designed for Garmin dealers. 41 Press the UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. Demo Mode The 'DEMO' mode is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of the eTrex to conserve power. Reference Battery Save When the eTrex is in 'BATTERY SAVE' mode, the GPS receiver is turned on...
...;eld. If you want to turn the GPS off (the unit will last up to 22 hours in 'BATTERY SAVE' mode (when using alkaline batteries). Press ENTER. Press PAGE to return to the page of the screen asking you to know about the Garmin eTrex. There is to verify that you select...reception is designed for Garmin dealers. 41 Press the UP or DOWN Button to the 'MENU' Page. Demo Mode The 'DEMO' mode is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of the eTrex to conserve power. Reference Battery Save When the eTrex is in 'BATTERY SAVE' mode, the GPS receiver is turned on...
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Appendices Appendix A Specifications Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) 4.4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D Approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
Appendices Appendix A Specifications Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) 4.4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D Approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
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Appendices GPS - It's a technology that pinpoints a user's location anywhere in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets. Today, millions of people utilize the accuracy and convenience of the weather. A fourth signal is a navigation revolution. is required to hunt, fish, hike, ... three-dimensional positioning which determines elevation or altitude. GPS consists of a constellation of Defense for the satellites. Meanwhile, receivers used on the surface of the earth. Appendix B What is GPS? 43 The GPS unit needs to acquire good signals from at least...
Appendices GPS - It's a technology that pinpoints a user's location anywhere in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets. Today, millions of people utilize the accuracy and convenience of the weather. A fourth signal is a navigation revolution. is required to hunt, fish, hike, ... three-dimensional positioning which determines elevation or altitude. GPS consists of a constellation of Defense for the satellites. Meanwhile, receivers used on the surface of the earth. Appendix B What is GPS? 43 The GPS unit needs to acquire good signals from at least...
Owner's Manual
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..., including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the eTrex. eTrex Connector Ground (-) Data Out Data In Power (+) Ground (-) Data Out Data In Black White Green Data Cable 46 NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated...
..., including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the eTrex. eTrex Connector Ground (-) Data Out Data In Power (+) Ground (-) Data Out Data In Black White Green Data Cable 46 NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated...
Owner's Manual
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move to 3 VDC output for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195. 47 Check to make sure the eTrex is not interchangeable with a clear view of the sky. 2. Navigation information is not updating. See page 36. See "Satellite Reception Tips" on : 1. Appendix F Troubleshooting ) NOTE: ... on page 44. The arrow on the Navigation Page does not point to use the same position format and datum as your map. Since the eTrex is not a compass it cannot show you which way you are facing while you are standing still, the information is based on your movement. There...
move to 3 VDC output for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195. 47 Check to make sure the eTrex is not interchangeable with a clear view of the sky. 2. Navigation information is not updating. See page 36. See "Satellite Reception Tips" on : 1. Appendix F Troubleshooting ) NOTE: ... on page 44. The arrow on the Navigation Page does not point to use the same position format and datum as your map. Since the eTrex is not a compass it cannot show you which way you are facing while you are standing still, the information is based on your movement. There...
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... correct INPUT/ OUTPUT format selected on the level of the GPS receiver. MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) How accurate is accurate to within Swiss Grid 100 meters under S/A. The eTrex is a Garmin GPS? The altitude reading on the GPS W Malaysian R unit can 't I interface my computer with the eTrex had a differential fix and lost it. "NO DGPS POSITION...
... correct INPUT/ OUTPUT format selected on the level of the GPS receiver. MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) How accurate is accurate to within Swiss Grid 100 meters under S/A. The eTrex is a Garmin GPS? The altitude reading on the GPS W Malaysian R unit can 't I interface my computer with the eTrex had a differential fix and lost it. "NO DGPS POSITION...
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A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 20 B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 40 Battery Save Mode 40 Beacon Receiver 39, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 29 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 15, 31 Daylight ... Page 35 E Edit Waypoints 15, 21-22 Elevation 20, 21 F FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Frequently Asked Questions 48 G Getting Started 9-17 GOTO 16, 17, 24 GPS 43 GPS Accuracy 48 Grid Formats 48 H Heading 20 Hunt and Fish 25 Appendices Appendix H Index 49
A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 20 B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 40 Battery Save Mode 40 Beacon Receiver 39, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 29 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 15, 31 Daylight ... Page 35 E Edit Waypoints 15, 21-22 Elevation 20, 21 F FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Frequently Asked Questions 48 G Getting Started 9-17 GOTO 16, 17, 24 GPS 43 GPS Accuracy 48 Grid Formats 48 H Heading 20 Hunt and Fish 25 Appendices Appendix H Index 49