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... this package with a few exceptions. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with the eTrex, refer to our Web site at ...within the UK). If a feature is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. If any questions while using the eTrex for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for navigation...
... this package with a few exceptions. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with the eTrex, refer to our Web site at ...within the UK). If a feature is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. If any questions while using the eTrex for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for navigation...
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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 ... 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 ... 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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... (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium ...batteries. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. See ...
... (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium ...batteries. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. See ...
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... ROCKER, and press in the text. Default-the factory setting saved in to ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) ... to ENTER after each item. Key-when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual ...
... ROCKER, and press in the text. Default-the factory setting saved in to ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) ... to ENTER after each item. Key-when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual ...
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... the Options Menu for backlighting or to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). MENU/FIND key Press and release to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn the compass...
... the Options Menu for backlighting or to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). MENU/FIND key Press and release to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn the compass...
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.... If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. 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. Press up on the ROCKER to ...
.... If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. 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. Press up on the ROCKER to ...
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...by the size of the microSD card. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. With selected MapSource mapping data, you need to the unit is powered externally. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Date/Time Window Power to transfer maps before using the unit... Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix...
...by the size of the microSD card. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. With selected MapSource mapping data, you need to the unit is powered externally. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Date/Time Window Power to transfer maps before using the unit... Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix...
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USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource...disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on...
USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource...disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on...
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... to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Press and hold the ROCKER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with... valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your current...
... to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Press and hold the ROCKER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with... valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your current...
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... a waypoint, you want to delete > Delete. If there is no information for the map item. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Make changes by highlighting each field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Save. Use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the...
... a waypoint, you want to delete > Delete. If there is no information for the map item. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Make changes by highlighting each field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Save. Use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the...
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... when finished. To project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Using the ROCKER, select the Radius field and enter a value. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to a new location. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Select the waypoint you want to calculate...
... when finished. To project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Using the ROCKER, select the Radius field and enter a value. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to a new location. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Select the waypoint you want to calculate...
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Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When outside the set proximity alarm tones: ...POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map ... the Find Menu. The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. When you trigger an alarm, ...
Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When outside the set proximity alarm tones: ...POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map ... the Find Menu. The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. When you trigger an alarm, ...
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... you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Select Go To to find a location using Find By Name: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you to save the item as a waypoint...
... you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Select Go To to find a location using Find By Name: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you to save the item as a waypoint...
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... Options Menu: 1. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to an existing route.
... Options Menu: 1. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to an existing route.
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... list of items near the item selected. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Press and hold FIND. 2. To find an item from your computer. For more information about geocaching, log ... in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. The Find list shows a list of items near the item. Press MENU, select Change Reference. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. To find a waypoint: 1. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the Find Menu....
... list of items near the item selected. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Press and hold FIND. 2. To find an item from your computer. For more information about geocaching, log ... in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. The Find list shows a list of items near the item. Press MENU, select Change Reference. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. To find a waypoint: 1. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the Find Menu....
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... find a geocache: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is found...
... find a geocache: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is found...
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... services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with...
... services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with...
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Press MENU twice to show a list of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix...Points of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Select Tracks. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as...point of the Tracks page. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Press MENU twice to show a list of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix...Points of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Select Tracks. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as...point of the Tracks page. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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.... To save the track. A message appears asking you if you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the entire track. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD...
.... To save the track. A message appears asking you if you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the entire track. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD...
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... in the Data Card Tracks list. Use the USB cable to connect the unit to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. This file is filled. 3. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Select Save. 3. Note: Do not remove the microSD card from...
... in the Data Card Tracks list. Use the USB cable to connect the unit to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. This file is filled. 3. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Select Save. 3. Note: Do not remove the microSD card from...