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... 2380000 (within the UK). Introduction Introduction Thank you for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If 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. Connect to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice...
... 2380000 (within the UK). Introduction Introduction Thank you for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If 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. Connect to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice...
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...on-screen messages. Press and hold at any other page, press to MARK your current location as a waypoint. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). From any time to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the... Options Menu for backlighting or to turn on -screen buttons, or icons; POWER key Press and hold to view time, date, and battery capacity. eTrex HC...
...on-screen messages. Press and hold at any other page, press to MARK your current location as a waypoint. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). From any time to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the... Options Menu for backlighting or to turn on -screen buttons, or icons; POWER key Press and hold to view time, date, and battery capacity. eTrex HC...
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Power status is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user ...Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring ...
Power status is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user ...Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring ...
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... your computer and to the mini-USB port on the back of the unit. 3. 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 the card and release quickly... data card slot. 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 To install a microSD card: 1.
... your computer and to the mini-USB port on the back of the unit. 3. 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 the card and release quickly... data card slot. 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 To install a microSD card: 1.
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... a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Press Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project...
... a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Press Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project...
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... Menu to the types of alarms listed. The options menu 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 access a Find group list, it contains items near... alarm tones: 1. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To clear one ...
... Menu to the types of alarms listed. The options menu 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 access a Find group list, it contains items near... alarm tones: 1. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To clear one ...
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... its path. Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select All Points of Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, ...lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. ...
... its path. Press MENU. 4. The percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select All Points of Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, ...lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. ...
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... to record a large number of the microSD card). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the capacity of track points (depending on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the...
... to record a large number of the microSD card). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the capacity of track points (depending on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the...
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...page 38. Highlight the Log Track to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Select No to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to save a portion of the data can result. Recording... a continuous compilation of the track log. 4. To delete these track logs from the unit while logging a track or corruption of the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual A current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is ...
...page 38. Highlight the Log Track to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Select No to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to save a portion of the data can result. Recording... a continuous compilation of the track log. 4. To delete these track logs from the unit while logging a track or corruption of the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual A current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is ...
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... Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Refer to start the area calculation. Saved track on , press MENU. 2. Begin and End markers and waypoints are added to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex... Vista HCx. A map showing the entire track appears.
... Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Refer to start the area calculation. Saved track on , press MENU. 2. Begin and End markers and waypoints are added to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex... Vista HCx. A map showing the entire track appears.
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... 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to each . eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. Route Page Route on the map to the point on the Map ... Track Log open, select TracBack, to the first turn on the track. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer on a saved track: 1. Select Follow Road (HCx units with up to mark as a user waypoint. 2. The Map page gives directions to show the track. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Use the Find Menu...
... 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to each . eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. Route Page Route on the map to the point on the Map ... Track Log open, select TracBack, to the first turn on the track. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer on a saved track: 1. Select Follow Road (HCx units with up to mark as a user waypoint. 2. The Map page gives directions to show the track. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Use the Find Menu...
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...To, you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Using Follow Roads increases the number of route points. Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map. A ...Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to ...
...To, you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Using Follow Roads increases the number of route points. Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map. A ...Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to ...
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... using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page...
... using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page...
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... on these units, the electronic compass turns off and stays off . Setting the speed and time for navigation. 2. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the time options list. Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to get an... if the unit is on. To turn the electronic compass on or off until you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you are stationary. to set speed, it is turned off : 1.
... on these units, the electronic compass turns off and stays off . Setting the speed and time for navigation. 2. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the time options list. Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to get an... if the unit is on. To turn the electronic compass on or off until you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you are stationary. to set speed, it is turned off : 1.
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... the process. 3. 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. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Hold the unit level and turn slowly. •...
... the process. 3. 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. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Hold the unit level and turn slowly. •...
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... two sighting marks with electronic compass. To use Sight 'N Go to lock the direction. 3. Press ENTER to navigate: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course...
... two sighting marks with electronic compass. To use Sight 'N Go to lock the direction. 3. Press ENTER to navigate: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course...
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... increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Altimeter Page Options • View Elevation Plot-Over Time or Over Distance-view over a set period of time or over..., or time when you show either elevation or ambient pressure plots. Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over a set...
... increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Altimeter Page Options • View Elevation Plot-Over Time or Over Distance-view over a set period of time or over..., or time when you show either elevation or ambient pressure plots. Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over a set...
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...more accurate battery capacity status. • External Power Lost-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On or... delays of brightness. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. number. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of the GPS options other than Normal to adjust the...
...more accurate battery capacity status. • External Power Lost-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On or... delays of brightness. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. number. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of the GPS options other than Normal to adjust the...
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... page you to select a unique tone for the storage device. 4. The available interface format is Garmin-the proprietary format used to the microSD card: 1. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Browse the computer for HCx units: 1. Tones Setup Page This setup page allows you want it inserted before, press ENTER > Insert... 10.) Page Sequence Setup Use to a computer. To activate �USB Mass Storage for the file. 3. Connect the unit to observe a new Removable Drive listing. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Double click My Computer to a computer. 2.
... page you to select a unique tone for the storage device. 4. The available interface format is Garmin-the proprietary format used to the microSD card: 1. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Browse the computer for HCx units: 1. Tones Setup Page This setup page allows you want it inserted before, press ENTER > Insert... 10.) Page Sequence Setup Use to a computer. To activate �USB Mass Storage for the file. 3. Connect the unit to observe a new Removable Drive listing. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Double click My Computer to a computer. 2.
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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 Information page to assign other symbols. Highlight a map to show it on the map or turn it off . • Light Sectors-...select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Routing...
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 Information page to assign other symbols. Highlight a map to show it on the map or turn it off . • Light Sectors-...select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Routing...