Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... with state and local laws and ordinances. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be made by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that does not obstruct the driver's view of... the road. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is prohibitively expensive. For more stringent than "...
... with state and local laws and ordinances. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be made by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that does not obstruct the driver's view of... the road. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is prohibitively expensive. For more stringent than "...
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...pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Product Registration Help us better support you have any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing ...within the UK). Connect to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. at http://my.garmin.com. These units use with the packing list on the box. Keep the ...
...pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Product Registration Help us better support you have any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing ...within the UK). Connect to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. at http://my.garmin.com. These units use with the packing list on the box. Keep the ...
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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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See page 37 for several months. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit ...the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Stored data is not lost when...(Do not discard. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2.
See page 37 for several months. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit ...the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Stored data is not lost when...(Do not discard. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2.
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn on or off . highlight fields, on -screen messages. or move through the main pages. Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up ... release for a page. QUIT/PAGE key Press to view time, date, and battery capacity. enter data; Press in and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to zoom the map in or out. From any time to view the Options Menu...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn on or off . highlight fields, on -screen messages. or move through the main pages. Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up ... release for a page. QUIT/PAGE key Press to view time, date, and battery capacity. enter data; Press in and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to zoom the map in or out. From any time to view the Options Menu...
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...Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The strength of you facing the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC.... The inner circle is shown. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. The outer circle represents the horizon. If the...
...Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The strength of you facing the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC.... The inner circle is shown. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. The outer circle represents the horizon. If the...
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To turn proximity alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to open the Find Menu. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. To set . 2. Use the setup page on the eTrex HC units is shown. Basic Operation To clear one or all ... a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set proximity alarm tones: 1. The tone for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you access a Find group list, it contains...
To turn proximity alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to open the Find Menu. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. To set . 2. Use the setup page on the eTrex HC units is shown. Basic Operation To clear one or all ... a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set proximity alarm tones: 1. The tone for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you access a Find group list, it contains...
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...hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that you to move the pointer to start navigating the TracBack. 3. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using MapSource mapping. Create or modify a route using the Routes page...want to retrace your final destination. Create complex routes using available roadways, or select Follow Track to mark as a user waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual At the first turn . With a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. Route Page Route on the Map Page To create a...
...hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that you to move the pointer to start navigating the TracBack. 3. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using MapSource mapping. Create or modify a route using the Routes page...want to retrace your final destination. Create complex routes using available roadways, or select Follow Track to mark as a user waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual At the first turn . With a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. Route Page Route on the Map Page To create a...
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...a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you ...saved route > Navigate. 3. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Route on roadways are queried, "Follow Road" or "Off Road." Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or for...
...a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you ...saved route > Navigate. 3. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. Route on roadways are queried, "Follow Road" or "Off Road." Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or for...
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...are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to edit, change the name of the Route page. Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to the next point anytime while navigating a route. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. ...Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of the route: 1. Select Save, Map, or Go To. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To preview the turns for a route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route > select a point on the route. From the Routes page...
...are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to edit, change the name of the Route page. Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to the next point anytime while navigating a route. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. ...Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of the route: 1. Select Save, Map, or Go To. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To preview the turns for a route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route > select a point on the route. From the Routes page...
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Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map .... • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more...
Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map .... • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more...
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... Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Fields. • Change Data Fields-allows you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the Setup Map option. This option is available...six 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. Guidance Text When ...
... Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Fields. • Change Data Fields-allows you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the Setup Map option. This option is available...six 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. Guidance Text When ...
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...an accurate electronic compass reading. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx ...change greater than ... Press and hold Quit to conserve batteries. When it off to turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. Press Menu twice > Setup. 2. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on or off. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new ...
...an accurate electronic compass reading. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx ...change greater than ... Press and hold Quit to conserve batteries. When it off to turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. Press Menu twice > Setup. 2. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on or off. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new ...
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... Fast, or Too Slow message appears notifying you 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 Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If a Calibration Failed message appears, repeat...
... Fast, or Too Slow message appears notifying you 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 Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If a Calibration Failed message appears, repeat...
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...scale shown on course. 0.25 mi Scale The course pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location to your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Main Pages If you are using the course pointer option, and you are independent of drift (right or left...travel from your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The ...
...scale shown on course. 0.25 mi Scale The course pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location to your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Main Pages If you are using the course pointer option, and you are independent of drift (right or left...travel from your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The ...
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...of time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set the level of brightness. Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose...changes from Stays On or delays of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). set the unit to night mode and back again at dusk and dawn), Day ... the Unit I.D. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 number. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version ...
...of time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set the level of brightness. Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose...changes from Stays On or delays of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). set the unit to night mode and back again at dusk and dawn), Day ... the Unit I.D. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 number. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version ...
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...map or turn it off . • Light Sectors-select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to show it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Map Setup - Map Setup - To setup the Geocache feature: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's... Manual 41 Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for displaying maps. Map Setup - I�n�f�...
...map or turn it off . • Light Sectors-select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to show it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Map Setup - Map Setup - To setup the Geocache feature: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's... Manual 41 Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for displaying maps. Map Setup - I�n�f�...
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Main Pages 3. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. See page 9. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Auto Calibration field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary). Select the Barometer Mode ...or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on or off. Go to compass heading when below- eTrex HC ...
Main Pages 3. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. See page 9. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Auto Calibration field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary). Select the Barometer Mode ...or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when you are moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on or off. Go to compass heading when below- eTrex HC ...
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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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.... ENTER/ROCKER key-press and release to enter selected options and data or confirm on the eTrex: 1. Move to the side or up . Getting Started To install the batteries: 1. Locking pin slot To turn on -screen messages. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map page appears. To adjust the backlight ...pages and one that shows only with each start -up on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT/PAGE key-press to cycle through the pages. Move up or down a list. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull the cover away. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover...
.... ENTER/ROCKER key-press and release to enter selected options and data or confirm on the eTrex: 1. Move to the side or up . Getting Started To install the batteries: 1. Locking pin slot To turn on -screen messages. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map page appears. To adjust the backlight ...pages and one that shows only with each start -up on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT/PAGE key-press to cycle through the pages. Move up or down a list. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull the cover away. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover...