Owner's Manual
Page 2
... and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of...
... and other electronic storage medium to download a single copy of this document is strictly prohibited. Garmin hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of...
Owner's Manual
Page 3
... contents of the unit, how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. This manual provides instructions for using both the eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is provided at the end for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. The Appendix contains information, such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance...
... contents of the unit, how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. This manual provides instructions for using both the eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is provided at the end for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. The Appendix contains information, such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance...
Owner's Manual
Page 4
... Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration v Contact Garmin v Caring for you eTrex vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Caution viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ... 18 Finding a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 22 Finding an Interstate Exit 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
... Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration v Contact Garmin v Caring for you eTrex vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Caution viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ... 18 Finding a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 22 Finding an Interstate Exit 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........50 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Data Fields 51 Trip Computer Page 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu 53 Main Menu 54 Tracks 54 Track...
... Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........50 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Data Fields 51 Trip Computer Page 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu 53 Main Menu 54 Tracks 54 Track...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator 65 Stopwatch 65 Sun and Moon 66 Hunt and Fish 67 Games Menu 68 Memory Race 68 Virtua Maze 69 GekoSmak 69 Nibbons 70 Gekoids 70 Beast Hunt 71 Appendix 72 Specifications 72 Physical 72 Performance 72 Power 72 Optional Accessories 73 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 76 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 77 Map Datums and Location Formats 78 What Are Map Datums 78 What Is a Location Format 78 Loran TD Setup 79 Regulatory Compliance 80 Limited Warranty 81 iv Index 83 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator 65 Stopwatch 65 Sun and Moon 66 Hunt and Fish 67 Games Menu 68 Memory Race 68 Virtua Maze 69 GekoSmak 69 Nibbons 70 Gekoids 70 Beast Hunt 71 Appendix 72 Specifications 72 Physical 72 Performance 72 Power 72 Optional Accessories 73 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 76 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 77 Map Datums and Location Formats 78 What Are Map Datums 78 What Is a Location Format 78 Loran TD Setup 79 Regulatory Compliance 80 Limited Warranty 81 iv Index 83 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 7
...manual. INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Legend Cx OR THE eTrex Venture Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge that the Software in Garmin. contact Garmin...remain in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any difficulty while using your eTrex handy and connect to use the software embedded in the ...
...manual. INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Legend Cx OR THE eTrex Venture Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge that the Software in Garmin. contact Garmin...remain in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any difficulty while using your eTrex handy and connect to use the software embedded in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for you eTrex The case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software). Apply...'s outer casing (except for external power. It can cause damage to the unit. Water Immersion Your eTrex is waterproof to temperature extremes may damage plastic components. Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
... immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for you eTrex The case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software). Apply...'s outer casing (except for external power. It can cause damage to the unit. Water Immersion Your eTrex is waterproof to temperature extremes may damage plastic components. Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
Page 9
...the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of authorized government ... please refer to navigate safely. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all information needed to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Offi...
...the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of authorized government ... please refer to navigate safely. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all information needed to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Offi...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... motor vehicles. We use the eTrex for its accuracy and maintenance. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Do not attempt to the consumer. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be used . Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should...
... motor vehicles. We use the eTrex for its accuracy and maintenance. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Do not attempt to the consumer. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be used . Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
GETTING STARTED Unit Overview (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition Legend Cx GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW USB connector port (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory ... Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.) Color LCD display Battery compartment locking D-Ring Carry Lanyard attachment slots eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 1
GETTING STARTED Unit Overview (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition Legend Cx GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW USB connector port (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory ... Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.) Color LCD display Battery compartment locking D-Ring Carry Lanyard attachment slots eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 1
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...the back of the unit. Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Belt Clip Knob (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual PUSH TO EJECT 2. Stored data is molded into the battery compartment. See page 57 for several months. GETTING STARTED ...> UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. 2 To install the lanyard: 1....
...the back of the unit. Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Belt Clip Knob (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual PUSH TO EJECT 2. Stored data is molded into the battery compartment. See page 57 for several months. GETTING STARTED ...> UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. 2 To install the lanyard: 1....
Owner's Manual
Page 13
Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any time to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down a list or move through...
Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any time to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down a list or move through...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... screen better. Welcome Page (Legend Cx Welcome Page shown) Satellite Page 4 Backlight Adjustment Slider See page 58 for information about changing the display colors, backlight timeout, and brightness levels. To turn the eTrex on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, ...followed by the Satellite Page. 2. Press and hold the Power key again. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual...
... screen better. Welcome Page (Legend Cx Welcome Page shown) Satellite Page 4 Backlight Adjustment Slider See page 58 for information about changing the display colors, backlight timeout, and brightness levels. To turn the eTrex on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, ...followed by the Satellite Page. 2. Press and hold the Power key again. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
...fix its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5 To receive satellite signals, you with your eTrex: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. The inner circle is shown. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. You are acquired to each overhead satellite is...
...fix its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5 To receive satellite signals, you with your eTrex: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. The inner circle is shown. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. You are acquired to each overhead satellite is...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... a scroll bar appears along the right side of items too long to do so. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to appear on the Rocker. The following terms are ... can also revert to enter and select information with the Rocker to select individual fields. To scroll through this manual, you are used throughout this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the screen, it is controlled by the Rocker. If the key must be shown...
... a scroll bar appears along the right side of items too long to do so. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to appear on the Rocker. The following terms are ... can also revert to enter and select information with the Rocker to select individual fields. To scroll through this manual, you are used throughout this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the screen, it is controlled by the Rocker. If the key must be shown...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery is activated. 7 Status Bar - The Quit key moves backward through your steps. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX The Status Bar and Date and Time The status bar and Date and Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when...
... Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery is activated. 7 Status Bar - The Quit key moves backward through your steps. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX The Status Bar and Date and Time The status bar and Date and Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
... on -screen message appears to acknowledge the message and close as soon as the "Calculating Route" message and close the window. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages In some instances, the message may want to the accessory list in the...shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for your eTrex. GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on ...
... on -screen message appears to acknowledge the message and close as soon as the "Calculating Route" message and close the window. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages In some instances, the message may want to the accessory list in the...shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for your eTrex. GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
... the battery tray. 3. To install or remove the microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to store detailed MapSource map data. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the... the battery tray, and insert the contact end of data can result. Replace the battery cover when finished. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1.
... the battery tray. 3. To install or remove the microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to store detailed MapSource map data. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the... the battery tray, and insert the contact end of data can result. Replace the battery cover when finished. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 20
They are locations you record and store in your current location: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS BASIC OPERATION This section explains some of the more common operations performed with the default information, ...Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create a...
They are locations you record and store in your current location: 1. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS BASIC OPERATION This section explains some of the more common operations performed with the default information, ...Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create a...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
Press and quickly release Enter to the map item you can see a highlighted description of the item. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to enter location coordinates. When you pan the map and move the pointer to capture the...
Press and quickly release Enter to the map item you can see a highlighted description of the item. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to enter location coordinates. When you pan the map and move the pointer to capture the...