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... the vehicle in death or serious injury. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or ... access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating...
... the vehicle in death or serious injury. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or ... access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Always mount your Garmin device in such a manner that is in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-...Special handling may contain perchlorate material. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of Garmin is to provide customers with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no...
... prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Always mount your Garmin device in such a manner that is in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-...Special handling may contain perchlorate material. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of Garmin is to provide customers with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is no...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15 regulations. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is provided by the local incountry distributor and this product. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. International ...Purchases: A separate warranty is warranted to the accuracy or completeness of map data in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of Directive 1999/5/EC. Distributor warranties are not eligible for ...
... INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15 regulations. Category II radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is provided by the local incountry distributor and this product. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. International ...Purchases: A separate warranty is warranted to the accuracy or completeness of map data in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of Directive 1999/5/EC. Distributor warranties are not eligible for ...
Owner's Manual
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... our online registration today! These units use with a few exceptions. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. Keep the original...://my.garmin.com. If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Connect to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. or go to http://buy.garmin.com....
... our online registration today! These units use with a few exceptions. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. Keep the original...://my.garmin.com. If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Connect to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. or go to http://buy.garmin.com....
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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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enter data; Press in and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and hold to turn on or off . eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through the main pages. Press in or ... as a waypoint. or move a highlighted slider. POWER key Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Press and hold to display the Find Menu. Press and release for a page. highlight fields...
enter data; Press in and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and hold to turn on or off . eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through the main pages. Press in or ... as a waypoint. or move a highlighted slider. POWER key Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Press and hold to display the Find Menu. Press and release for a page. highlight fields...
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... transfer maps before using the unit. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com...
... transfer maps before using the unit. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com...
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... upper-left edge of the unit. 2. 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 transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the batteries. ... microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather...
... upper-left edge of the unit. 2. 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 transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the batteries. ... microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather...
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...appears. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Marking Your Current Location Press in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating ...a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your ...
...appears. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Marking Your Current Location Press in your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating ...a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your ...
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...the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. To edit a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Make changes by highlighting each field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using ...the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. prompt appears. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 2. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to ...
...the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. To edit a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Make changes by highlighting each field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using ...the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. prompt appears. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 2. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to ...
Owner's Manual
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...location or the map pointer. To turn proximity alarms on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Use the setup page on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity...from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Basic Operation To...
...location or the map pointer. To turn proximity alarms on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Use the setup page on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity...from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Basic Operation To...
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..., and press ENTER. 4. Select Recent Find. 3. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to a recently found item: 1. When the... By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to find . To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
..., and press ENTER. 4. Select Recent Find. 3. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to a recently found item: 1. When the... By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to find . To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11
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...See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from which the map item originated. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. See page 9. • Find Near Here...to navigate to, or adding a Find item to open the Options Menu. 2. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. See page 6 for this item's location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information ... Sun and Moon tables for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from which the map item originated. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. See page 9. • Find Near Here...to navigate to, or adding a Find item to open the Options Menu. 2. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. See page 6 for this item's location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information ... Sun and Moon tables for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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... To find a waypoint: 1. To find an item from the Find list. 4. The Map page appears. 4. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items ...Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. For more information about geocaching, log on to the map location you or downloaded from others. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Find Menu opens ...alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. Select a category. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3....
... To find a waypoint: 1. To find an item from the Find list. 4. The Map page appears. 4. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items ...Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. For more information about geocaching, log on to the map location you or downloaded from others. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Find Menu opens ...alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. Select a category. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3....
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... and any city listed in the comment field. Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of cities near your current location. 3. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. You can view found . 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the Find Menu to the geocache location. Select Exits. To find an interstate... the Exits icon on the list. 4. Select Go To to navigate to find an interstate exit. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2.
... and any city listed in the comment field. Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of cities near your current location. 3. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. You can view found . 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the Find Menu to the geocache location. Select Exits. To find an interstate... the Exits icon on the list. 4. Select Go To to navigate to find an interstate exit. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2.
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...in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select Addresses. Select OK. 4 Select the field. The street list opens. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select OK. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires... the Find Menu to enter the street name. NOTE: If your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the map database. Select the address. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the basic steps...
...in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select Addresses. Select OK. 4 Select the field. The street list opens. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select OK. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires... the Find Menu to enter the street name. NOTE: If your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the map database. Select the address. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the basic steps...
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...Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select All Points of Interest to use the All Points of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for points ..., lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. To find a point of interest: 1. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Basic Operation Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed...
...Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select All Points of Interest to use the All Points of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for points ..., lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. To find a point of interest: 1. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Basic Operation Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed...
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To save the track. A message appears ...; Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. 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 track...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To save the track. A message appears ...; Record Method-distance records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. 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 track...
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... any point along the profile, press ENTER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. A map showing the entire track appears. Refer to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Select Area ...move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. To view a track profile: 1. Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile...
... any point along the profile, press ENTER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. A map showing the entire track appears. Refer to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Select Area ...move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. To view a track profile: 1. Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile...
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...the first turn are shown. 5. To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With the Saved Tracks page for the track or...on the track. 4. Route Page Route on a saved track: 1. Select Navigate. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to ... Basic Operation Navigating a Saved Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Select the point to exit. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a...
...the first turn are shown. 5. To create a waypoint on the Map Page To create a route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With the Saved Tracks page for the track or...on the track. 4. Route Page Route on a saved track: 1. Select Navigate. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to ... Basic Operation Navigating a Saved Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Select the point to exit. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a...