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... fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide route suggestions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. In addition, the GPS unit may present a ... with California's Proposition 65. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to remove the batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use a sharp object to avoid the following warnings also apply: Minimize the amount...
... fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the unit exposed to provide route suggestions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. In addition, the GPS unit may present a ... with California's Proposition 65. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to remove the batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use a sharp object to avoid the following warnings also apply: Minimize the amount...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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.... • When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a result of any user-serviceable parts. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to us at a reasonable cost. It is in... operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is available to be located only in specific locations on your Garmin device. We use of governmental and private data sources, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...
.... • When disposing of the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a result of any user-serviceable parts. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to us at a reasonable cost. It is in... operation. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that is available to be located only in specific locations on your Garmin device. We use of governmental and private data sources, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may not cause harmful interference, and (2)...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... the customer for parts or labor, provided that fail in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your authority to the accuracy or completeness of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product is... requirements and other special offers from any package purchased through online auctions are not eligible for any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for warranty verification. Within this device under Part ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15...
... the customer for parts or labor, provided that fail in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your authority to the accuracy or completeness of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product is... requirements and other special offers from any package purchased through online auctions are not eligible for any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for warranty verification. Within this device under Part ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15...
Owner's Manual
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... life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you by ...quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Take a moment to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping...
... life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you by ...quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Take a moment to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping...
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Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. Optional Accessories For a complete list of available accessories and maps for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Introduction The serial number is located inside the battery compartment. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by...
Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. Optional Accessories For a complete list of available accessories and maps for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Introduction The serial number is located inside the battery compartment. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by...
Owner's Manual
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... 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47...Calendar 56 Calculator 57 Stopwatch 57 Sun 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
... 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47...Calendar 56 Calculator 57 Stopwatch 57 Sun 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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MENU/FIND key Press and release to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. From any other page, press to view the Options Menu for the current page. Press and hold 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 display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
MENU/FIND key Press and release to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. From any other page, press to view the Options Menu for the current page. Press and hold 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 display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... electronic compass on or off : Press and hold POWER. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press in and hold to turn the eTrex on -screen messages. Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off. Turning on the eTrex To turn on -screen buttons, or icons •... and release for contrast, backlighting, or to view time, date, and battery capacity. ROCKER key Rock up, down, right, or left to: • move the map panning arrow.
... electronic compass on or off : Press and hold POWER. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press in and hold to turn the eTrex on -screen messages. Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off. Turning on the eTrex To turn on -screen buttons, or icons •... and release for contrast, backlighting, or to view time, date, and battery capacity. ROCKER key Rock up, down, right, or left to: • move the map panning arrow.
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... data from a computer to the eTrex. 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 data, you need to transfer maps before using the unit. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational...
... data from a computer to the eTrex. 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 data, you need to transfer maps before using the unit. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational...
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...a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your current location. You can perform with your eTrex, including creating and ...can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and...
...a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your current location. You can perform with your eTrex, including creating and ...can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and...
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... 1. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press the ROCKER to the new waypoint. 2. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Press and hold the ROCKER until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to open the... on-screen keypad. To accept the waypoint with the default information, select OK. 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
... 1. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press the ROCKER to the new waypoint. 2. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Press and hold the ROCKER until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to open the... on-screen keypad. To accept the waypoint with the default information, select OK. 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
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..., select the waypoint you want to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. Select Yes. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 If there is no information for the map item. 3. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Press release the ROCKER to delete > Delete. Note...
..., select the waypoint you want to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. Select Yes. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 If there is no information for the map item. 3. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Press release the ROCKER to delete > Delete. Note...
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... search the entire database by selecting All Points of the location you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. 2. The item's information page opens, allowing you want to find . Select a category. Find By Name Use Find By Name if you ... (with optional MapSource detailed maps). To find a location using Find By Name: 1. The options menu for the type of item you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find . eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual ...
... search the entire database by selecting All Points of the location you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. 2. The item's information page opens, allowing you want to find . Select a category. Find By Name Use Find By Name if you ... (with optional MapSource detailed maps). To find a location using Find By Name: 1. The options menu for the type of item you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find . eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual ...
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See page 57. • Reposition Here-reposition the location of items near the item. • Change Reference-point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer. • Add To Route-include this item on a new route or add it to your current location. Select a category. 3. ...category icon, and press the ROCKER to open a list of the waypoint to an existing route. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 See page 57. • View Hunt And Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for map items near the item. To find an item near the item selected. 5. • Project Waypoint...
See page 57. • Reposition Here-reposition the location of items near the item. • Change Reference-point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer. • Add To Route-include this item on a new route or add it to your current location. Select a category. 3. ...category icon, and press the ROCKER to open a list of the waypoint to an existing route. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 See page 57. • View Hunt And Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for map items near the item. To find an item near the item selected. 5. • Project Waypoint...
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... can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference. For more information about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. Press and hold FIND. 1. The Map page appears. 4. To find a waypoint: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order...
... can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference. For more information about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. Press and hold FIND. 1. The Map page appears. 4. To find a waypoint: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order...
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... you want is shown in the mapping data. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. When a geocache is shown. Select Cities. Press and hold FIND. 4. Use the ROCKER to find an interstate exit: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 A list of...
... you want is shown in the mapping data. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. When a geocache is shown. Select Cities. Press and hold FIND. 4. Use the ROCKER to find an interstate exit: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 A list of...
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Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Use the on the Find Menu to find an address. A list of available services ... bearing from the list, and press the ROCKER. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the addresses icon on -screen keypad to the highlighted service. 4. NOTE: If your current region. The street list opens. 5. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Addresses. Finding an Address If you enter the...
Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Use the on the Find Menu to find an address. A list of available services ... bearing from the list, and press the ROCKER. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the addresses icon on -screen keypad to the highlighted service. 4. NOTE: If your current region. The street list opens. 5. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Addresses. Finding an Address If you enter the...
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..., lodging, or landmark, or to show a list of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Basic Operation Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Searching for an intersection. Select All Points of Interest to select a category. Select ...an item from the list, and press the ROCKER. Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
..., lodging, or landmark, or to show a list of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Basic Operation Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Searching for an intersection. Select All Points of Interest to select a category. Select ...an item from the list, and press the ROCKER. Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
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...on , press MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER to move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Begin and end markers are added to be the beginning point, and press the ROCKER. 5. Basic Operation To save a... save the track. A map showing the entire track appears. Select Area Calculation, and press the ROCKER. 3. When finished defining the area, press the ROCKER and select Save. Repeat to save only a portion of a track: 1. Select No to save the entire track. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
...on , press MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER to move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Begin and end markers are added to be the beginning point, and press the ROCKER. 5. Basic Operation To save a... save the track. A map showing the entire track appears. Select Area Calculation, and press the ROCKER. 3. When finished defining the area, press the ROCKER and select Save. Repeat to save only a portion of a track: 1. Select No to save the entire track. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
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... Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map. 3. The beginning of the first turn. At the first turn are shown. 26 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to show it on the map to each turn , directions to start navigating the TracBack. 3. At... of the track is created from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Both the Vista H and Legend H show the track. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for the track or the Track Log open, select TracBack, to TracBack....
... Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map. 3. The beginning of the first turn. At the first turn are shown. 26 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to show it on the map to each turn , directions to start navigating the TracBack. 3. At... of the track is created from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Both the Vista H and Legend H show the track. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for the track or the Track Log open, select TracBack, to TracBack....