Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... the unit's controls while navigating. It is blocked. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in front of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed...following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your ...
... the unit's controls while navigating. It is blocked. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in front of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed...following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... of any interference received, including interference that is on , the user is prohibitively expensive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Compliance This product has been tested and ...to radio communications if not installed and used to comply with Part 15 of this device is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in a residential installation, and are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS...
... of any interference received, including interference that is on , the user is prohibitively expensive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Compliance This product has been tested and ...to radio communications if not installed and used to comply with Part 15 of this device is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in a residential installation, and are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS...
Owner's Manual
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...the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). If any questions while using the eTrex for all HC series units, a notation is not universal for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product... Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing...
...the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). If any questions while using the eTrex for all HC series units, a notation is not universal for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product... Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing...
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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... satellite data and establish its location. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Press up on and off: Press and...
... satellite data and establish its location. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Press up on and off: Press and...
Owner's Manual
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...location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. Basic Operation This section explains some...or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. To accept the waypoint with your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location creating a new waypoint. ...
...location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. Basic Operation This section explains some...or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. To accept the waypoint with your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location creating a new waypoint. ...
Owner's Manual
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...type the street number using the on -screen keypad to enter the street name. Use the on -screen keypad. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. A list of available services near the exit,... and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Select a service from the exit to find an address: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to the highlighted service. 4. You do not...
...type the street number using the on -screen keypad to enter the street name. Use the on -screen keypad. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. A list of available services near the exit,... and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Select a service from the exit to find an address: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to the highlighted service. 4. You do not...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. To save the track. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Auto (recommended) allows you to save the entire track log: 1. To...
... 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. To save the track. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Auto (recommended) allows you to save the entire track log: 1. To...
Owner's Manual
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...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 elevation. Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river ...toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you to turn the unit on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use...
...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 elevation. Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river ...toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you to turn the unit on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use...
Owner's Manual
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...than ... When you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set speed, it off to conserve batteries. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. to set time), it is on. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading... the time options list. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. To turn the electronic compass on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held ...
...than ... When you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set speed, it off to conserve batteries. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. to set time), it is on. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading... the time options list. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. To turn the electronic compass on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held ...
Owner's Manual
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... Apply, and press ENTER to increase its accuracy. Use the ROCKER to start a new trip, choose between Big or Small Numbers, and Restore Defaults. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Select OK. Trip Computer Page Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not... know the elevation, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows eight types of many data information options. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three...
... Apply, and press ENTER to increase its accuracy. Use the ROCKER to start a new trip, choose between Big or Small Numbers, and Restore Defaults. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Select OK. Trip Computer Page Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not... know the elevation, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows eight types of many data information options. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three...
Owner's Manual
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...is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set in Day and Night modes to one of unit software and the Unit I.D. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set the unit to adjust... only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /...
...is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set in Day and Night modes to one of unit software and the Unit I.D. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 To access the Display Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set the unit to adjust... only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /...
Owner's Manual
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... on , elevation is an option for detailed information about this feature. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Main Pages 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and...
... on , elevation is an option for detailed information about this feature. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Main Pages 3. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and...
Owner's Manual
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...: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Case: Rugged, 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...
...: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Case: Rugged, 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...
Quick Reference Guide
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... and press ENTER. 3. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from your current location: 1. 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/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) To accept...
... and press ENTER. 3. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from your current location: 1. 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/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) To accept...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Follow the instructions at the top of the unit. Auto-routing and Turn-byturn prompts are now ready to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. The route is automatically saved to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. MENU/FIND key-press and release to cycle through the pages...strength, and the receiver's current location. The GPS receiver begins searching for a page. Routes List 4. Open the information page for product warnings and other page, press to scroll up on the ROCKER to decrease. 3. Main Pages The Vista HCx or Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that ...
...Follow the instructions at the top of the unit. Auto-routing and Turn-byturn prompts are now ready to the Routes list Route on the eTrex: 1. The route is automatically saved to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. MENU/FIND key-press and release to cycle through the pages...strength, and the receiver's current location. The GPS receiver begins searching for a page. Routes List 4. Open the information page for product warnings and other page, press to scroll up on the ROCKER to decrease. 3. Main Pages The Vista HCx or Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that ...