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...unsecured on field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep the ...damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with the correct replacement batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is designed to provide route suggestions. If these guidelines...
...unsecured on field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the • Do not incinerate the batteries or unit. • Keep the ...damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with the correct replacement batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is designed to provide route suggestions. If these guidelines...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... and accurate map information is either not available or is on the applicability to this device is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in product literature and copyright messages displayed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-transparent material"...the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin device. It is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between...
... and accurate map information is either not available or is on the applicability to this device is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in product literature and copyright messages displayed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-transparent material"...the unit, take it to a professional service, such as a result of any state or local law or ordinance relating to the use of your Garmin device. It is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between...
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... WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to be responsible for ...view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for rebates or other relevant provisions of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in normal use. This product is provided by the local incountry ...
... WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. To obtain warranty service, contact your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to be responsible for ...view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for rebates or other relevant provisions of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in normal use. This product is provided by the local incountry ...
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...to make changes in any person or organization of Garmin. These trademarks may be used without the express permission of such changes or improvements. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries,...for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart...
...to make changes in any person or organization of Garmin. These trademarks may be used without the express permission of such changes or improvements. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries,...for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart...
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...;ie�s� For a complete list of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Connect to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or.... Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. These units use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate...
...;ie�s� For a complete list of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Connect to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or.... Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. These units use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Page 24... 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
... 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 Page 24... 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
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...counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Route the strap ...through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: ...
...counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Route the strap ...through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: ...
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... if you see "select Service > Show Info," you are instructed to ENTER after each item. You can be shown or entered. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. To scroll through a list...the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you...
... if you see "select Service > Show Info," you are instructed to ENTER after each item. You can be shown or entered. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. To scroll through a list...the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you...
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... provided with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is ...Summit HC only) appears when activated. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can be fully operational, so you can view listings of the microSD card. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex...
... provided with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is ...Summit HC only) appears when activated. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can be fully operational, so you can view listings of the microSD card. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex...
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...your current location: 1. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint... and hold the ROCKER to quickly mark your current location. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common...
...your current location: 1. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint... and hold the ROCKER to quickly mark your current location. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common...
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... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If there is no information for the map item. 3. prompt appears. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. ...waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to a new location, and press ENTER. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints...
... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If there is no information for the map item. 3. prompt appears. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. ...waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to a new location, and press ENTER. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints...
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...a bearing from any other group of Find items to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Press Save. To project a waypoint: 1. ...Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to a new location. Select Use to add the point to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. ...
...a bearing from any other group of Find items to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Press Save. To project a waypoint: 1. ...Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to a new location. Select Use to add the point to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. ...
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...one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. To set ...uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for each category contains search options. Additional icons appear depending on ...
...one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. To set ...uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for each category contains search options. Additional icons appear depending on ...
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...screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to a recently found items To go to recently. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to begin navigation. To find . Press...and hold FIND to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to find. When the Find list contains a match...to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
...screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to a recently found items To go to recently. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to begin navigation. To find . Press...and hold FIND to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to find. When the Find list contains a match...to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
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Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. Different...the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to an existing route. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average the result for a Find item, press MENU ...
Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. Different...the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to an existing route. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average the result for a Find item, press MENU ...
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... category icon, and press ENTER to separate it from another item: 1. To find an item from others. To find a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Press MENU, select...3. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. Basic Operation To...
... category icon, and press ENTER to separate it from another item: 1. To find an item from others. To find a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Press MENU, select...3. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. Basic Operation To...
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... to find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Cities. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to highlight a geocache on the list. 4. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find an interstate ... location. 3. Basic Operation To find a city: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2.
... to find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Cities. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to highlight a geocache on the list. 4. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find an interstate ... location. 3. Basic Operation To find a city: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2.
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Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your.... 4. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to select an exit, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the street name. Select the address. 3. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address...
Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your.... 4. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to select an exit, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the street name. Select the address. 3. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address...
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...category on the Find Menu to use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or "track log," on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track ...log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location. 3. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select Tracks. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help ...
...category on the Find Menu to use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or "track log," on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track ...log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location. 3. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select Tracks. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help ...
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... Auto (recommended) allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the track. To save the entire track. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Enter a specific distance, ... records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Using this option allows you want to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the...
... Auto (recommended) allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the track. To save the entire track. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Enter a specific distance, ... records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Using this option allows you want to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the...