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..., change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. dashboard. contain chemicals known to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely...
..., change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk...addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. dashboard. contain chemicals known to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is subject to the following measures: •...installed and used to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be located only in a particular installation. ...
...Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is subject to the following measures: •...installed and used to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no guarantee that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be located only in a particular installation. ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Distributor warranties are not accepted for your authority to any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for warranty verification. service center. This product is intended to be free from defects in.... Some states do not allow the exclusion of the purchase price at its sole discretion. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must not be returned to repair or replace the unit or software or...
...EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. Distributor warranties are not accepted for your authority to any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for warranty verification. service center. This product is intended to be free from defects in.... Some states do not allow the exclusion of the purchase price at its sole discretion. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must not be returned to repair or replace the unit or software or...
Owner's Manual
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... with a few exceptions. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to http://buy.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with...
... with a few exceptions. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to http://buy.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with...
Owner's Manual
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...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 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map... of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...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 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map... of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. or move through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to... turn on or off . enter data; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on...
Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. or move through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to... turn on or off . enter data; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on...
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... the Status Bar. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by batteries or from a computer to the ...eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. With selected MapSource mapping...
... the Status Bar. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by batteries or from a computer to the ...eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. With selected MapSource mapping...
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... TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. To install a ... 1. Press down on the back of the unit. 2. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the back of the unit. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover from the eTrex. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and ...
... TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. To install a ... 1. Press down on the back of the unit. 2. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the back of the unit. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover from the eTrex. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and ...
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...Location Press in your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the ROCKER...create and use tracks and routes. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in...
...Location Press in your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the ROCKER...create and use tracks and routes. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in...
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... Waypoints You can edit waypoints to mark. 2. Select Waypoints. 3. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to delete > Delete. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to move a waypoint... on the map. 4. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. ...
... Waypoints You can edit waypoints to mark. 2. Select Waypoints. 3. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to delete > Delete. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to move a waypoint... on the map. 4. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. ...
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...listed. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" ...each category contains search options. To set . 2. Use the setup page 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. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page ...
...listed. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" ...each category contains search options. To set . 2. Use the setup page 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. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page ...
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Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to begin navigation. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the location item from the ... , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of recently found items To go to, and press ENTER. 4. Recent Finds icon List of Interest. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to begin navigation. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the location item from the ... , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of recently found items To go to, and press ENTER. 4. Recent Finds icon List of Interest. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
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... 44. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for map items near the item. 12 • Change Reference-point to a new location on the... is shown. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Different buttons appear depending on a new route or add it to select an option: • Average Location-sample...
... 44. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for map items near the item. 12 • Change Reference-point to a new location on the... is shown. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Different buttons appear depending on a new route or add it to select an option: • Average Location-sample...
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... Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan ...location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Select a category. 3. The Map page appears. 4. Select an item from your computer. The Find Menu opens...
... Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan ...location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Select a category. 3. The Map page appears. 4. Select an item from your computer. The Find Menu opens...
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When a geocache is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. ... to find a city: 1. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. OR If the city you want is shown in the mapping data. To find an interstate exit. Select Go To to navigate to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. Basic Operation...
When a geocache is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND. 2. ... to find a city: 1. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. OR If the city you want is shown in the mapping data. To find an interstate exit. Select Go To to navigate to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the comment field. Basic Operation...
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...NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 You do not have to enter the street name. Select OK. A list of available services near the exit, and ...ENTER. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select a service from ...
...NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 You do not have to enter the street name. Select OK. A list of available services near the exit, and ...ENTER. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select a service from ...
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Press MENU. 4. A confirmation message appears. Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks... Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The percentage of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track...
Press MENU. 4. A confirmation message appears. Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks... Interest to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The percentage of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track...
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...the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. A message appears asking you if you want to... save the track. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to save the entire...
...the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. A message appears asking you if you want to... save the track. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to save the entire...
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... options. Press Enter to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map. Saved track on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Elevation Begin marker End marker ...eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Refer to start the area calculation. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. As you move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the page. 4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC...
... options. Press Enter to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map. Saved track on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Elevation Begin marker End marker ...eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Refer to start the area calculation. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. As you move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the page. 4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC...
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... Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to exit. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point that lead you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates ...a sequence of waypoints that you to your original path of travel. Use the Find Menu to 250 points each turn . To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. Press...
... Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to exit. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point that lead you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates ...a sequence of waypoints that you to your original path of travel. Use the Find Menu to 250 points each turn . To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. Press...