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... a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. If these guidelines as well to a heat source or in front of...
... a vehicle, place the unit securely so it out of the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to all driving conditions. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. If these guidelines as well to a heat source or in front of...
Owner's Manual
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... other countries. TransFlash™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin® is subject to notify any storage medium, ...eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is strictly prohibited. B Printed in the content without obligation to change without the express prior written consent of this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual...
... other countries. TransFlash™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin® is subject to notify any storage medium, ...eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is strictly prohibited. B Printed in the content without obligation to change without the express prior written consent of this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual...
Owner's Manual
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.... eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Introduction Introduction Thank you for product warnings and other important information. Connect to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex...
.... eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Introduction Introduction Thank you for product warnings and other important information. Connect to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex...
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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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... kits.) Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do 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.
... kits.) Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do 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.
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... In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual fields. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a... in to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Default-the factory setting saved in the text. They indicate that you are instructed to ENTER. Key-when you should highlight Service, and ...
... In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual fields. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a... in to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Default-the factory setting saved in the text. They indicate that you are instructed to ENTER. Key-when you should highlight Service, and ...
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... page, press to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and hold to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. QUIT/PAGE key Press to move the map panning arrow. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or...
... page, press to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and hold to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. QUIT/PAGE key Press to move the map panning arrow. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or...
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... receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each satellite signal is shown. The inner circle is replaced by ... the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The number of the sky. The outer circle represents the horizon. Initializing...
... receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each satellite signal is shown. The inner circle is replaced by ... the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The number of the sky. The outer circle represents the horizon. Initializing...
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...mapping data, you can be fully operational, so you press and release POWER. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided.... 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 is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Date...
...mapping data, you can be fully operational, so you press and release POWER. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided.... 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 is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Date...
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... 2. 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 Lift the weather cover from the USB port on card must face away from the batteries. Locate the card slot at the upper... with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Remove the battery compartment cover from the eTrex. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD card: 1. Press down on the card and release quickly to the mini-USB port on your computer...
... 2. 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 Lift the weather cover from the USB port on card must face away from the batteries. Locate the card slot at the upper... with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Remove the battery compartment cover from the eTrex. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD card: 1. Press down on the card and release quickly to the mini-USB port on your computer...
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... the waypoint with your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to create and use tracks and routes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Marking Your Current Location Press ...in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. OR To change any information, select the appropriate ...
... the waypoint with your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to create and use tracks and routes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Marking Your Current Location Press ...in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. OR To change any information, select the appropriate ...
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..., name, note, location, and elevation. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. Select Yes. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Make changes by highlighting each field. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Press in and quickly release...
..., name, note, location, and elevation. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. Select Yes. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Make changes by highlighting each field. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Press in and quickly release...
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... a proximity waypoint: 1. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to begin averaging. 2. To project a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Press MENU...
... a proximity waypoint: 1. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to begin averaging. 2. To project a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Press MENU...
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...POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. The options menu for waypoints... loaded to the types of alarms listed. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. 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. Press and hold...
...POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. The options menu for waypoints... loaded to the types of alarms listed. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. 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. Press and hold...
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... to search for or gone to recently. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select Recent Find. 3. To find . Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select...
... to search for or gone to recently. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select Recent Find. 3. To find . Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select...
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... an item. • Add To Route-include this item's location. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
... an item. • Add To Route-include this item's location. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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... to view the list of items near the item selected. 5. Select an item from others. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to separate it from the Find list. 4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to... a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. Select a category. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13
... to view the list of items near the item selected. 5. Select an item from others. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to separate it from the Find list. 4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to... a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. Select a category. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13
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... FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Exits. Press and hold FIND. 2. When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. You can view found...
... FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Exits. Press and hold FIND. 2. When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. You can view found...
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... populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. 3. Select OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the on -screen keypad. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Press and hold FIND. 2.
... populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. 3. Select OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the on -screen keypad. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Press and hold FIND. 2.
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Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. The track log contains information about points along its path. Press MENU twice to use the All Points of the ... Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Select All Points of Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help instructions to open the Main Menu. 2. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for points of...
Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. The track log contains information about points along its path. Press MENU twice to use the All Points of the ... Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Select All Points of Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help instructions to open the Main Menu. 2. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for points of...