Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. • Always operate the vehicle in death or serious injury. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of...location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. This notice is blocked. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury....
...before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. • Always operate the vehicle in death or serious injury. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of...location, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. This notice is blocked. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may present a risk of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury....
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. It...radio communications if not installed and used to comply with the instructions. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is on the applicability to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which we identify in a particular ...
... WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. It...radio communications if not installed and used to comply with the instructions. Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is on the applicability to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which we identify in a particular ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if 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 the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU...
.... Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if 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 the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU...
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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...must collect satellite data and establish its location. The strength of the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its ... and hold POWER. The number of you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of...
...must collect satellite data and establish its location. The strength of the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its ... and hold POWER. The number of you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of...
Owner's Manual
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...and using waypoints, using three methods. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. OR To change any ... can perform with the default information, highlight OK. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your GPS. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more...
...and using waypoints, using three methods. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. OR To change any ... can perform with the default information, highlight OK. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to mark your GPS. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more...
Owner's Manual
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...Select Addresses. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Select the address. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. NOTE: If your current region. Press and hold FIND....feature also requires detailed mapping data. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select OK. Use ...
...Select Addresses. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Select the address. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. NOTE: If your current region. Press and hold FIND....feature also requires detailed mapping data. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select OK. Use ...
Owner's Manual
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... asking you if you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to the unit's internal memory. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. 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... Interval. 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. To set up a track log: 1. To save the track. Select Setup. Data ...
... asking you if you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to the unit's internal memory. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. 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... Interval. 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. To set up a track log: 1. To save the track. Select Setup. Data ...
Owner's Manual
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... basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines is shown 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 your current elevation. Increased road detail, ... 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...
... basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines is shown 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 your current elevation. Increased road detail, ... 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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...near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual to set time), it off to maintain your heading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Select Switch to enter a speed. 5. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate...get an accurate electronic compass reading. Hold the Vista HCx level to turn the electronic compass on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected...
...near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual to set time), it off to maintain your heading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Select Switch to enter a speed. 5. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate...get an accurate electronic compass reading. Hold the Vista HCx level to turn the electronic compass on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected...
Owner's Manual
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... to enter the new elevation or pressure. A confirmation message appears. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data fields. Trip Computer Page Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip.... Select OK. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows eight types of many data information options. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2.
... to enter the new elevation or pressure. A confirmation message appears. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data fields. Trip Computer Page Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip.... Select OK. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows eight types of many data information options. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2.
Owner's Manual
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.... 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 one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS... You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On or delays 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 in Day and Night modes...
.... 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 one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS... You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for Auto (changes from Stays On or delays 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 in Day and Night modes...
Owner's Manual
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...Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Refer to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Main Pages 3. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. See page 9. ...Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to select on . • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Auto Calibration field to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. From the...
...Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Refer to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Main Pages 3. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. See page 9. ...Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to select on . • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Auto Calibration field to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. From the...
Owner's Manual
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Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. 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 batteries.... 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/...
Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. 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 batteries.... 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/...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... Select Go To, and press ENTER to a recently found item: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. Press and quickly release ENTER to select an item, and press ENTER. Use the ...ENTER to save the item as a waypoint. 2. Press FIND. 2. 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...
.... Select Go To, and press ENTER to a recently found item: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. Press and quickly release ENTER to select an item, and press ENTER. Use the ...ENTER to save the item as a waypoint. 2. Press FIND. 2. 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...
Quick Reference Guide
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... pages. Move down to decrease. 3. Satellite Page Map Page Satellite Page-appears only at any other important information. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. or to display the Route Setup page. 3. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and ... Press and hold to your route, repeat the process. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Replace the battery (Vista HCx ...
... pages. Move down to decrease. 3. Satellite Page Map Page Satellite Page-appears only at any other important information. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. or to display the Route Setup page. 3. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and ... Press and hold to your route, repeat the process. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Replace the battery (Vista HCx ...
