Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the batteries. dashboard. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not mount in a safe manner. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use ... safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your local waste disposal department to avoid the following warnings also apply: See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...
... Do not become distracted by the unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the batteries. dashboard. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not mount in a safe manner. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use ... safety while navigating. NOTE: Refer to your local waste disposal department to avoid the following warnings also apply: See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... that is prohibitively expensive. However, there is available to the consumer. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and ...as a waste electronics treatment facility, to use of your Garmin device. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for help. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
... that is prohibitively expensive. However, there is available to the consumer. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and ...as a waste electronics treatment facility, to use of your Garmin device. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for help. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
Owner's Manual
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... this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation is discussed in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Optional ��A�c�c�e�...(outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). or go to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Take...
... this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation is discussed in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Optional ��A�c�c�e�...(outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). or go to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Take...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Route 20 ...Sun 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
...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 Route 20 ...Sun 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
Owner's Manual
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While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The strength of each overhead satellite is shown. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press up on the ROCKER to... increase the brightness and down to fix its current location. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. Press ENTER or QUIT to close. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on your eTrex:...
While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The strength of each overhead satellite is shown. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press up on the ROCKER to... increase the brightness and down to fix its current location. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. Press ENTER or QUIT to close. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on your eTrex:...
Owner's Manual
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...keypad. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to the new waypoint. 2. After entering and confirming your GPS. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark...your current location: 1. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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 current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your ...
...keypad. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to the new waypoint. 2. After entering and confirming your GPS. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark...your current location: 1. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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 current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... the street name. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. Press and hold FIND. 2. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the street number... page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. The street list opens. 5. Select OK. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15
... the street name. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. Press and hold FIND. 2. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the street number... page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. The street list opens. 5. Select OK. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15
Owner's Manual
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... log: 1. Select Yes to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Select Setup. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track ... Method and Interval. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To set up a track log: 1. To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx...
... log: 1. Select Yes to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Select Setup. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track ... Method and Interval. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To set up a track log: 1. To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx...
Owner's Manual
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... shown on and is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the display or... whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This...
... shown on and is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the display or... whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This...
Owner's Manual
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... The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. to maintain your heading. Select 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 Switch to...1. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set speed, it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than ... Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of...
... The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. to maintain your heading. Select 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 Switch to...1. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set speed, it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than ... Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of...
Owner's Manual
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...to enter the new elevation or pressure. select Yes. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to increase its accuracy. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer...and the pressure at any given elevation can contain one of navigation data. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data fields. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 If you do not know the elevation, select No to make a new choice. A confirmation message appears. To...
...to enter the new elevation or pressure. select Yes. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to increase its accuracy. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer...and the pressure at any given elevation can contain one of navigation data. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data fields. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 If you do not know the elevation, select No to make a new choice. A confirmation message appears. To...
Owner's Manual
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.... To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On... From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. • Battery Type-set the ...
.... To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On... From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. • Battery Type-set the ...
Owner's Manual
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... by GPS. Refer the Garmin Web site for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to the compass. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for detailed information about this feature. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC... options. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. When on or off. Main Pages 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only.
... by GPS. Refer the Garmin Web site for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to the compass. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for detailed information about this feature. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC... options. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. When on or off. Main Pages 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only.
Owner's Manual
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...fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter... Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with ...
...fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter... Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Page NOTE: For the Find Menu to display all of the categories shown above, MapSource® detailed map data must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to , and press ENTER. 4. Select a ...Map page. 2. Select Recent Finds, and press ENTER. 3. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER...
... Page NOTE: For the Find Menu to display all of the categories shown above, MapSource® detailed map data must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to , and press ENTER. 4. Select a ...Map page. 2. Select Recent Finds, and press ENTER. 3. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER...
Quick Reference Guide
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... more via points. 6. When you to your route, repeat the process. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. From any time, press MENU, select Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. or to move the cursor, or increase or decrease values. Move...page appears. Auto-routing and Turn-byturn prompts are listed. 2. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. You are now ready to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. To stop navigation ...
... more via points. 6. When you to your route, repeat the process. The route is automatically saved to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. From any time, press MENU, select Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. or to move the cursor, or increase or decrease values. Move...page appears. Auto-routing and Turn-byturn prompts are listed. 2. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. You are now ready to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. To stop navigation ...