Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...before continuing navigation and defer to replace the need for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, ...not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is designed to provide route suggestions. Stop in accordance with...street signs, visual sightings, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are...
...before continuing navigation and defer to replace the need for more information. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, ...not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is designed to provide route suggestions. Stop in accordance with...street signs, visual sightings, and maps. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are...
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...information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without notice. myGarmin™ is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin .com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to make ...change without the express prior written consent of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062...
...information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without notice. myGarmin™ is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin .com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to make ...change without the express prior written consent of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062...
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...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, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Decrease the level of this package with the packing list on the box. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to http://my.garmin...the display's backlight by completing our online registration today. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Go to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. If any page, press the MENU ...
...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, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Decrease the level of this package with the packing list on the box. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to http://my.garmin...the display's backlight by completing our online registration today. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Go to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. If any page, press the MENU ...
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...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 Pages 30 Satellite... 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
...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 Pages 30 Satellite... 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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Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 48 for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the batteries when you do not plan to ... the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included).
Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 48 for several months. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the batteries when you do not plan to ... the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included).
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With optional detailed MapSource® mapping data, you need to the eTrex. Use the USB interface cable, provided with the unit, to transfer optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit... centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of data transferable is 24 MB. 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 the eTrex. Use the USB interface cable, provided with the unit, to transfer optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit... centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of data transferable is 24 MB. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 ROCKER while at a location, create 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...
... (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 ROCKER while at a location, create 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...
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Basic Operation Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. ... you want to open the on-screen keypad. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press the ROCKER 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. To accept the waypoint with...
Basic Operation Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. ... you want to open the on-screen keypad. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press the ROCKER 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. To accept the waypoint with...
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Basic Operation 2. Select Save. Select Waypoints. 3. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. If there is no ... press the ROCKER. 4. Select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete. Select Yes. Press and hold FIND. 2. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select Map to create a user waypoint here?" Select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press release the...
Basic Operation 2. Select Save. Select Waypoints. 3. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. If there is no ... press the ROCKER. 4. Select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete. Select Yes. Press and hold FIND. 2. To move , and press the ROCKER. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select Map to create a user waypoint here?" Select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press release the...
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Basic Operation 4. Use the ROCKER to move marker next to the waypoint. 5. Projecting a ... icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to begin averaging. 2. Enter the distance and ... the ROCKER to place a move the waypoint to calculate an average for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To project a waypoint: 1. Go to the location that you want to a new location, and press the ...
Basic Operation 4. Use the ROCKER to move marker next to the waypoint. 5. Projecting a ... icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to begin averaging. 2. Enter the distance and ... the ROCKER to place a move the waypoint to calculate an average for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To project a waypoint: 1. Go to the location that you want to a new location, and press the ...
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...it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER...to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. Basic Operation key to open the Find Menu. 3. When you want to find. Select the icon for each category contains...
...it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER...to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. Basic Operation key to open the Find Menu. 3. When you want to find. Select the icon for each category contains...
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... information page open the Options Menu. 2. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Each information page contains three on whether you have searched for a Find item, press MENU to open for or gone to recently. Select Go To. Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last...
... information page open the Options Menu. 2. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Each information page contains three on whether you have searched for a Find item, press MENU to open for or gone to recently. Select Go To. Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last...
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... from a referenced location. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a category icon, and press the ROCKER to open a list of the waypoint to search for this Basic Operation item's location. See page 27. • View Sun And Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for map items near the item. See page 16. •... tables for this item's location. To find an item near the item selected. 5. The Find Menu opens with each category containing items near another item: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 Select a category. 3. Press MENU > Find Nearest.
... from a referenced location. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a category icon, and press the ROCKER to open a list of the waypoint to search for this Basic Operation item's location. See page 27. • View Sun And Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for map items near the item. See page 16. •... tables for this item's location. To find an item near the item selected. 5. The Find Menu opens with each category containing items near another item: 1. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 Select a category. 3. Press MENU > Find Nearest.
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...the new map location. To find a geocache: 1. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The Map page appears. 4. Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric ... more information about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. Highlight Geocache. Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to separate it from your computer. Basic Operation To find an item from another location on the Find Menu. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference. The Find list shows a list...
...the new map location. To find a geocache: 1. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The Map page appears. 4. Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric ... more information about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. Highlight Geocache. Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to separate it from your computer. Basic Operation To find an item from another location on the Find Menu. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference. The Find list shows a list...
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... from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select Exits. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to highlight To find an interstate exit. Basic Operation 3. Use the ROCKER to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Go To to navigate to... the Find Menu to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 4. Select Cities. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21
... from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select Exits. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to highlight To find an interstate exit. Basic Operation 3. Use the ROCKER to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Go To to navigate to... the Find Menu to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 4. Select Cities. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21
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... from the list, and press the ROCKER. You do not have to select an exit, and press the ROCKER. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Basic Operation 3. To find an address. NOTE: If your current region. Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. Use the on-screen...
... from the list, and press the ROCKER. You do not have to select an exit, and press the ROCKER. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Basic Operation 3. To find an address. NOTE: If your current region. Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. Use the on-screen...
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... 2. Select an item from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select All Points of all points near your current location. 3. Basic Operation Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or "track ...or landmark, or to show a list of Interest to select a category. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 23 Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. To find a...
... 2. Select an item from the list, and press the ROCKER. Select All Points of all points near your current location. 3. Basic Operation Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or "track ...or landmark, or to show a list of Interest to select a category. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 23 Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. To find a...
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... of your record method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. Basic Operation Percentage of memory used List of line that represents the track currently being recorded. 24 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Clear > Yes. Recording...
... of your record method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. Basic Operation Percentage of memory used List of line that represents the track currently being recorded. 24 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Clear > Yes. Recording...
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...: 1. A map showing the entire track appears. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 25 Select Save. 3. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. When finished defining the area, press the ROCKER and select Save. Basic Operation To save a portion of a track: 1. As...
...: 1. A map showing the entire track appears. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 25 Select Save. 3. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. When finished defining the area, press the ROCKER and select Save. Basic Operation To save a portion of a track: 1. As...
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...Operation Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is marked by a flag. Select Profile. With the Saved Tracks page for information about these maps. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to show profiles, if using the eTrex Vista H. The beginning of the first turn are shown. 26 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual... Press MENU to scroll across the track profile. To view a track profile: 1. Select the point to the Garmin Web site for the...
...Operation Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is marked by a flag. Select Profile. With the Saved Tracks page for information about these maps. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to show profiles, if using the eTrex Vista H. The beginning of the first turn are shown. 26 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual... Press MENU to scroll across the track profile. To view a track profile: 1. Select the point to the Garmin Web site for the...