Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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If your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte ... settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the...
If your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte ... settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use voice prompts when possible. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the...
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... Rev. B Printed in any person or organization of this manual or any purpose without notice. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are...
... Rev. B Printed in any person or organization of this manual or any purpose without notice. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are...
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...registration today. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically except that the... Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Keep the original sales receipt,...
...registration today. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically except that the... Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Keep the original sales receipt,...
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... Accessories For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the eTrex, refer to www.garmin .com/support and click Contact Support for in the product box for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction The serial number is located inside...
... Accessories For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the eTrex, refer to www.garmin .com/support and click Contact Support for in the product box for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction The serial number is located inside...
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... Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16...and Moon 57 Hunt & Fish 57 Games Menu 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 60 Caring for the eTrex............61 Software License Agreement 62 Declaration of Conformity...62 Index 63 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
... Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16...and Moon 57 Hunt & Fish 57 Games Menu 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 60 Caring for the eTrex............61 Software License Agreement 62 Declaration of Conformity...62 Index 63 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
... several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
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Route the strap through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. USB connector port (under weather cap) Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
Route the strap through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. USB connector port (under weather cap) Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... item. Key-when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the factory settings when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on a page where...
... item. Key-when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the factory settings when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on a page where...
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and press the ROCKER. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Then highlight Show Info, and press the ROCKER again.
and press the ROCKER. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Then highlight Show Info, and press the ROCKER again.
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MENU/FIND key Press and release to display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold to view the Options Menu for the current page. From any other page, press to zoom the map in or out. Getting Started IN/OUT Zoom ROCKER MENU/FIND QUIT/PAGE POWER Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider.
MENU/FIND key Press and release to display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold to view the Options Menu for the current page. From any other page, press to zoom the map in or out. Getting Started IN/OUT Zoom ROCKER MENU/FIND QUIT/PAGE POWER Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider.
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Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual ROCKER key Rock up, down, right, or left to: • move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press and hold to turn on -screen buttons, ...or icons • move through the main pages. Press in and release to turn the eTrex on and off (Vista H only). Press and release...
Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual ROCKER key Rock up, down, right, or left to: • move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press and hold to turn on -screen buttons, ...or icons • move through the main pages. Press in and release to turn the eTrex on and off (Vista H only). Press and release...
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... data and establish its location. 3. Press the ROCKER or QUIT to decrease. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. The number of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown.
... data and establish its location. 3. Press the ROCKER or QUIT to decrease. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. The number of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown.
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The Electronic Compass (Vista H only) appears when activated. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 The Status Bar and Date and Time The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and ...
The Electronic Compass (Vista H only) appears when activated. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 The Status Bar and Date and Time The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and ...
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... unit. The amount of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual With optional detailed MapSource® mapping...
... unit. The amount of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual With optional detailed MapSource® mapping...
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... explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your GPS. Creating... a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. ROCKER while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
... explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your GPS. Creating... a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. ROCKER while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
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... the new waypoint. 2. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold the ROCKER until the Mark Waypoint page appears. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To...
... the new waypoint. 2. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold the ROCKER until the Mark Waypoint page appears. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To...
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... delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select Waypoints. 3. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to change the...
... delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select Waypoints. 3. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to change the...
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...;�b�y� averaging: 1. Go to the location that you want to begin averaging. 2. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to a new location. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting...the unit. Press and hold the ROCKER > Avg to calculate an average for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Press Save. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Select the waypoint you want...
...;�b�y� averaging: 1. Go to the location that you want to begin averaging. 2. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to a new location. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting...the unit. Press and hold the ROCKER > Avg to calculate an average for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Press Save. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Select the waypoint you want...
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... item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. The options menu for the type of the location you want to the item (Go To). eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17
... item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. The options menu for the type of the location you want to the item (Go To). eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17
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... -screen buttons. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Go To. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Using the Find Item Information Page When you have searched for a Find item, press MENU to provide more accuracy. To go to recently. With...
... -screen buttons. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Go To. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Using the Find Item Information Page When you have searched for a Find item, press MENU to provide more accuracy. To go to recently. With...