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...known to the State of California to cause • Do not use voice prompts when possible. This notice is provided in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. 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 time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use a sharp object to remove the batteries....
...known to the State of California to cause • Do not use voice prompts when possible. This notice is provided in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. 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 time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use a sharp object to remove the batteries....
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...accept any interference received, including interference that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ...8226; Connect the equipment into an outlet that is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be used in specific locations on the windshield in compliance with state and local laws and ordinances. If this product, ...
...accept any interference received, including interference that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ...8226; Connect the equipment into an outlet that is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be used in specific locations on the windshield in compliance with state and local laws and ordinances. If this product, ...
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... damages, so the above limitations may not apply to be used for units purchased outside of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. result in normal use. Garmin retains the exclusive right to the equipment, and void your ...IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Distributor warranties are not accepted for warranty repairs. Category...
... damages, so the above limitations may not apply to be used for units purchased outside of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. result in normal use. Garmin retains the exclusive right to the equipment, and void your ...IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR warranty and your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Distributor warranties are not accepted for warranty repairs. Category...
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... electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this manual may not be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. These trademarks may be viewed and to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in... Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Other trademarks are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of this document is strictly ...
... electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this manual may not be used without the express prior written consent of Garmin. These trademarks may be viewed and to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in... Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Other trademarks are trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of this document is strictly ...
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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. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to...
... life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to...
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.../support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by phone at (913...
.../support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. by phone at (913...
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...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 Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page ... 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
...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 Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page ... 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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...pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the batteries: 1. 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). See page 48 for several months. Remove the ...batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Stored data is...
...pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the batteries: 1. 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). See page 48 for several months. Remove the ...batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Stored data is...
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...Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To scroll through a list, press up , down on the ROCKER, or press the In and Out Zoom keys to scroll ... You can be shown or entered. Default-the factory setting saved in to select a button, and press it in the text. On-screen button-use the ROCKER key to enter after each item. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on...
...Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To scroll through a list, press up , down on the ROCKER, or press the In and Out Zoom keys to scroll ... You can be shown or entered. Default-the factory setting saved in to select a button, and press it in the text. On-screen button-use the ROCKER key to enter after each item. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on...
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... interface cable, provided with the unit, to transfer optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The amount of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. With optional detailed...
... interface cable, provided with the unit, to transfer optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The amount of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. With optional detailed...
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Marking Your Current Location Press in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. 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 creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 ROCKER...
Marking Your Current Location Press in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. 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 creating a new waypoint. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 ROCKER...
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... entering and confirming your current location: 1. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 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 the new waypoint...
... entering and confirming your current location: 1. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 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 the new waypoint...
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...: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to create a user waypoint here?" Select Map to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to move a waypoint on the map. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the... data. Select the waypoint you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15
...: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to create a user waypoint here?" Select Map to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to move a waypoint on the map. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the... data. Select the waypoint you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15
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...;�l�o�c�a��t�io��n��b�y� averaging: 1. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the...5. Press and hold the ROCKER > Avg to a new location. Press the ROCKER to place a move the waypoint to search for . Basic Operation 4. Use the ROCKER to move marker next to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3.
...;�l�o�c�a��t�io��n��b�y� averaging: 1. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the...5. Press and hold the ROCKER > Avg to a new location. Press the ROCKER to place a move the waypoint to search for . Basic Operation 4. Use the ROCKER to move marker next to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3.
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Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to find. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item ... options. To find . Select the icon for the type of the location you want to the item (Go To). Select a category. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). The options menu for , or search...
Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to find. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item ... options. To find . Select the icon for the type of the location you want to the item (Go To). Select a category. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). The options menu for , or search...
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...; Average Location-takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to , and press the ROCKER. 4. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to a recently found item: 1. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Different... buttons appear depending on -screen buttons. Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list and...
...; Average Location-takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to , and press the ROCKER. 4. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to a recently found item: 1. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Different... buttons appear depending on -screen buttons. Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list and...
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...from the Find list. 4. See page 57. • Reposition Here-reposition the location of items near another item: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 See page 57. • View Hunt And Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. Select a category.... The Find Menu opens with each category containing items near the item. • Change Reference-point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer. • Add To Route-include this Basic Operation item's location. To find an item near the item. See page 27. •...
...from the Find list. 4. See page 57. • Reposition Here-reposition the location of items near another item: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19 See page 57. • View Hunt And Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. Select a category.... The Find Menu opens with each category containing items near the item. • Change Reference-point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer. • Add To Route-include this Basic Operation item's location. To find an item near the item. See page 27. •...
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... the map location you or downloaded from others. Highlight Geocache. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Basic Operation To find an item from another location on the Find Menu. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference.... To find a waypoint: 1. Select an icon on the map: To find a geocache: 1. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to separate it from ...
... the map location you or downloaded from others. Highlight Geocache. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Basic Operation To find an item from another location on the Find Menu. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference.... To find a waypoint: 1. Select an icon on the map: To find a geocache: 1. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to separate it from ...
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... navigate to find an interstate exit. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the exits icon on the list. 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. To find a city: a geocache on the Find Menu to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 OR If the city you... location. 3. Press and hold FIND. 4. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. Use the ROCKER to highlight To find an interstate exit: 1.
... navigate to find an interstate exit. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the exits icon on the list. 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. To find a city: a geocache on the Find Menu to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 OR If the city you... location. 3. Press and hold FIND. 4. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. Use the ROCKER to highlight To find an interstate exit: 1.
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...mapping data, use the addresses icon on the Find Menu to enter the street name. Select OK. 4 Select the field. 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. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H...You do not have to select an exit, and press the ROCKER. The street list opens. 5. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to find an address: 1. Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. Press and hold FIND. 2.
...mapping data, use the addresses icon on the Find Menu to enter the street name. Select OK. 4 Select the field. 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. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H...You do not have to select an exit, and press the ROCKER. The street list opens. 5. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to find an address: 1. Use the ROCKER to specify a city in the map database. Press and hold FIND. 2.