Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...: Before using suction mounts on your windshield, check the state and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Always mount your Garmin device. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for help. These limits are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. If this equipment does cause harmful... of any user-serviceable parts. It is the user's responsibility to radio communications if not installed and used to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the windshield in specific locations on the applicability to this device must accept any fines, penalties, or...
...: Before using suction mounts on your windshield, check the state and local laws and ordinances where you drive. Always mount your Garmin device. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for help. These limits are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. If this equipment does cause harmful... of any user-serviceable parts. It is the user's responsibility to radio communications if not installed and used to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the windshield in specific locations on the applicability to this device must accept any fines, penalties, or...
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... extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help us better support you for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Optional �...
... extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Product Registration Help us better support you for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Optional �...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating a... and Moon 44 Hunt & Fish 44 Games Menu 44 Appendix 45 Specifications 45 Software License Agreement 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating a... and Moon 44 Hunt & Fish 44 Games Menu 44 Appendix 45 Specifications 45 Software License Agreement 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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...not plan to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Remove... the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Optional belt clip (attaches to use the unit for several months. This adapter attaches...
...not plan to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Remove... the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Optional belt clip (attaches to use the unit for several months. This adapter attaches...
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through the main pages. Press and hold ... icons; or move a highlighted slider. Press in or out. Press in and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off . Press and release for backlighting or to view the Options...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through the main pages. Press and hold ... icons; or move a highlighted slider. Press in or out. Press in and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off . Press and release for backlighting or to view the Options...
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.... Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. The outer circle represents the horizon. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the... appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex...
.... Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. The outer circle represents the horizon. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the... appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex...
Owner's Manual
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...turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex...assign tones to the unit. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open ... the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex...assign tones to the unit. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open ... the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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...Follow Road (HCx units with up to 250 points each turn on the track. 4. Select Menu > Stop Navigation to the route. 5. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back ... feature: 1. Select New > . 3. Select Use to add it to exit. The Map page gives directions to the first turn are shown. 5. To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. Create or modify a route using ...the Track Log open, select TracBack, to each . At the first turn, directions to show the track. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of...
...Follow Road (HCx units with up to 250 points each turn on the track. 4. Select Menu > Stop Navigation to the route. 5. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back ... feature: 1. Select New > . 3. Select Use to add it to exit. The Map page gives directions to the first turn are shown. 5. To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. Create or modify a route using ...the Track Log open, select TracBack, to each . At the first turn, directions to show the track. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of...
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...or Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a... route to view only a list of turns and shows an Active Route page. Turns on roadways are queried, "Follow Road" or "Off Road."...
...or Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a... route to view only a list of turns and shows an Active Route page. Turns on roadways are queried, "Follow Road" or "Off Road."...
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...Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to view the list of the Route page. Select Save, Map, or Go To. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual From the ...Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. To review individual route points: 1. Select (Manual or Distance) when advancing to begin navigation. 3. Select Manual to transition to scroll through all turns. Select a saved ...
...Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to view the list of the Route page. Select Save, Map, or Go To. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual From the ...Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. To review individual route points: 1. Select (Manual or Distance) when advancing to begin navigation. 3. Select Manual to transition to scroll through all turns. Select a saved ...
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Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each... satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you turn the GPS receiver on this page. Map...
Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each... satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you turn the GPS receiver on this page. Map...
Owner's Manual
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... pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of items that can select the number of data fields to show guidance text: 1. If you select... Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Always Show, a guidance message always appears. ...
... pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of items that can select the number of data fields to show guidance text: 1. If you select... Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Always Show, a guidance message always appears. ...
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... compass, turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. The ...electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is turned off, the unit uses the GPS ...
... compass, turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. The ...electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is turned off, the unit uses the GPS ...
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... show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to an object within your turning speed. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. With Start...you to the Compass page. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. ...
... show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to an object within your turning speed. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. With Start...you to the Compass page. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. ...
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...right or left to the scale shown on course. 0.25 mi Scale The course pointer indicates your course of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Main Pages If you drift away from the... location and the distance off course. The bearing pointer points to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to the destination. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to the destination.
...right or left to the scale shown on course. 0.25 mi Scale The course pointer indicates your course of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Main Pages If you drift away from the... location and the distance off course. The bearing pointer points to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to the destination. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to the destination.
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... seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to restore defaults, or view the version of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of... time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn off (eTrex HCx units only). number. To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set in Day and ...
... seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to restore defaults, or view the version of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of... time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn off (eTrex HCx units only). number. To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set in Day and ...
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Map Setup - Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Marine Page Use the Map Setup - Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off...International). Map Setup - Map Setup - Highlight a map to assign other symbols. Routing Setup Choose options for information on the map or turn it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Select the symbol fields if you want to show it off...
Map Setup - Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Marine Page Use the Map Setup - Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off...International). Map Setup - Map Setup - Highlight a map to assign other symbols. Routing Setup Choose options for information on the map or turn it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Select the symbol fields if you want to show it off...
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... and is corrected by GPS. See page 9. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. Refer to compass heading when below- Altimeter... options. Main Pages 3. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Go to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. •... Mode field to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 Select the Auto Calibration field to select on -screen keyboard to specify ...
... and is corrected by GPS. See page 9. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. Refer to compass heading when below- Altimeter... options. Main Pages 3. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Go to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. •... Mode field to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 Select the Auto Calibration field to select on -screen keyboard to specify ...
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... zoom range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track 19...
... zoom range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track 19...
Quick Reference Guide
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...waypoint from the Main Menu. Route Setup 7. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. Press and hold to lock in place. Press and hold to turn the electronic compass on -screen buttons, or icons; select fields, on or off . Replace the battery (...and data or confirm on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). or TransFlash™ card slot 3. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route,...
...waypoint from the Main Menu. Route Setup 7. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. Press and hold to lock in place. Press and hold to turn the electronic compass on -screen buttons, or icons; select fields, on or off . Replace the battery (...and data or confirm on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). or TransFlash™ card slot 3. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route,...