Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...may use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use a sharp object to all driving conditions. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not mount in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep ...the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of fire or ...
...may use of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use a sharp object to all driving conditions. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not mount in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep ...the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of fire or ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...against placing "non-transparent material" on the windshield or placing objects on , the user is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in compliance with all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements.... and private data sources, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. ...
...against placing "non-transparent material" on the windshield or placing objects on , the user is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in compliance with all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements.... and private data sources, which can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause undesired operation. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. ...
Owner's Manual
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... extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Take a moment to...level of this package with the packing list on the box. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to http://my.garmin .com. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation...
... extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Take a moment to...level of this package with the packing list on the box. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to http://my.garmin .com. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Using Tracks 23 Main ...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
...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 Using Tracks 23 Main ...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
Owner's Manual
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To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press up on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of each satellite signal is shown. If the unit cannot ... number of you facing the sky. The strength of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. 3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" is...
To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Getting Started Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press up on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of each satellite signal is shown. If the unit cannot ... number of you facing the sky. The strength of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. 3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" is...
Owner's Manual
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... position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you can perform with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You can add waypoints to routes and even create...more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to the selected waypoint.
... position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you can perform with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You can add waypoints to routes and even create...more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to the selected waypoint.
Owner's Manual
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... a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the entire region. 3. Select OK. Select Addresses. The street list opens. 5. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
... a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the entire region. 3. Select OK. Select Addresses. The street list opens. 5. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
Owner's Manual
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.... • New Location-use if you to keep your current elevation. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On- Map Page A built-in the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 31 Main Pages • GPS Elevation-shows your present location in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information...
.... • New Location-use if you to keep your current elevation. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On- Map Page A built-in the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 31 Main Pages • GPS Elevation-shows your present location in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information...
Owner's Manual
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... Press and hold QUIT to turn the electronic compass on the Vista H unit, the electronic compass turns off and stays off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. The compass icon ...on . Main Pages (bearing to or course of travel) to your destination, relative to your heading. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you stop (after a pre-set speed, it off : 1.
... Press and hold QUIT to turn the electronic compass on the Vista H unit, the electronic compass turns off and stays off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. The compass icon ...on . Main Pages (bearing to or course of travel) to your destination, relative to your heading. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you stop (after a pre-set speed, it off : 1.
Owner's Manual
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... pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows up to enter the new elevation or pressure. At the message "Do You Know The Correct Elevation?" Use the ROCKER > OK to nine types of navigation data. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 45 Highlight Apply...
... pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows up to enter the new elevation or pressure. At the message "Do You Know The Correct Elevation?" Use the ROCKER > OK to nine types of navigation data. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 45 Highlight Apply...
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Tracks For more information, see page 23. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 47 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to the Main Page sequence, the icon for that page does not appear on the Main Menu. Main Pages Routes Page For more information, see page 27.
Tracks For more information, see page 23. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 47 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to the Main Page sequence, the icon for that page does not appear on the Main Menu. Main Pages Routes Page For more information, see page 27.
Owner's Manual
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... using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista H only. eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
... using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista H only. eTrex Legend H and eTrex...
Owner's Manual
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...you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is available for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. 3. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field...select the Using Jumpmaster manual. Use the on or off. Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. 56 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the Vista H only. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. ...
...you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is available for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. 3. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field...select the Using Jumpmaster manual. Use the on or off. Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. 56 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the Vista H only. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Garmin Ltd. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Press and release for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Stored data is powered externally. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Turn the eTrex on -screen buttons, or icons; While the GPS...: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the eTrex Legend H or Vista H for backlighting or to move the map panning arrow. To extend battery life: • Turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained, and ...
...Garmin Ltd. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Press and release for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Stored data is powered externally. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Turn the eTrex on -screen buttons, or icons; While the GPS...: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the eTrex Legend H or Vista H for backlighting or to move the map panning arrow. To extend battery life: • Turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained, and ...