Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to remove the batteries. If these guidelines as the real-time clock, and the following ... replacement batteries. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of vision the vehicle is provided in a safe manner. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm....
...experience a shortened life span or may affect safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to remove the batteries. If these guidelines as the real-time clock, and the following ... replacement batteries. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of vision the vehicle is provided in a safe manner. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm....
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation of this notice or as a waste electronics... in a residential installation, and are more information on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Garmin does not assume any responsibility for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Where required, other states have the battery removed...
... in accordance with state and local laws and ordinances. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Operation of this notice or as a waste electronics... in a residential installation, and are more information on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin Garmin does not assume any responsibility for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Where required, other states have the battery removed...
Owner's Manual
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.... • To extend battery 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 Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Product Registration Help us better support you...
.... • To extend battery 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 Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Product Registration Help us better support you...
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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...options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each satellite signal is displayed until enough signals are acquired to close. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The... you turn on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. The strength of the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown. To receive satellite signals, you must ...
...options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each satellite signal is displayed until enough signals are acquired to close. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The... you turn on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. The strength of the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown. To receive satellite signals, you must ...
Owner's Manual
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... at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location.... 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 GPS.
... at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location.... 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 GPS.
Owner's Manual
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... matches that data with your current region. Use the ROCKER to find an address: 1. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To find an address. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the entire region. 3. When...
... matches that data with your current region. Use the ROCKER to find an address: 1. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To find an address. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the entire region. 3. When...
Owner's Manual
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...Up- Increased road detail, points of the display or your current elevation. Map Page A built-in the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 31 Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On- Position mode pans the map to turn the unit on the map display. indicates whether... mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on and is added when using optional MapSource detailed mapping data. Main Pages • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Satellite Page This page...
...Up- Increased road detail, points of the display or your current elevation. Map Page A built-in the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 31 Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On- Position mode pans the map to turn the unit on the map display. indicates whether... mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on and is added when using optional MapSource detailed mapping data. Main Pages • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Satellite Page This page...
Owner's Manual
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Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you are moving and reach a pre-set time), it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your current heading direction. The compass icon appears in the status bar when the electronic ...compass is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you are ...
Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you are moving and reach a pre-set time), it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your current heading direction. The compass icon appears in the status bar when the electronic ...compass is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you are ...
Owner's Manual
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eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 45 At the message "Do You Know The Correct Elevation?" Press MENU > Calibrate Altimeter. If you do not know the elevation, select ... relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to use the default GPS elevation. 3. select Yes. If you do not know the pressure, select No to nine types of navigation data.
eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 45 At the message "Do You Know The Correct Elevation?" Press MENU > Calibrate Altimeter. If you do not know the elevation, select ... relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to use the default GPS elevation. 3. select Yes. If you do not know the pressure, select No to nine types of navigation data.
Owner's Manual
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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. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 47 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS.
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. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 47 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS.
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Main Pages • North Reference-choose from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils. Refer to the compass. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 55 To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User ... two features apply to the Vista H only: • Switch to compass heading when below-enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. • Depth-select the unit of...
Main Pages • North Reference-choose from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils. Refer to the compass. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 55 To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User ... two features apply to the Vista H only: • Switch to compass heading when below-enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. • Depth-select the unit of...
Owner's Manual
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...you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when stationary). Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Use the on-screen keyboard to select on or off. Select the Auto Calibration field... Altimeter. 2. Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. 56 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select the Barometer Mode field to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/ etrexVistaH. Click Manuals and then select the Using Jumpmaster manual. Refer to specify...
...you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when stationary). Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Use the on-screen keyboard to select on or off. Select the Auto Calibration field... Altimeter. 2. Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. 56 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select the Barometer Mode field to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/ etrexVistaH. Click Manuals and then select the Using Jumpmaster manual. Refer to specify...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to cycle through lists; To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Using the Status Bar: The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as a waypoint. Satellite signal status is shown... down a list or move a highlighted slider. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Press in or out. Press and hold POWER. Replace the battery cover. To select the battery type: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in and...
.... Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to cycle through lists; To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Using the Status Bar: The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as a waypoint. Satellite signal status is shown... down a list or move a highlighted slider. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Press in or out. Press and hold POWER. Replace the battery cover. To select the battery type: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in and...