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See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a vehicle, place...unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of all available navigation sources, including information... with California's Proposition 65. It is blocked. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is provided in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully...
See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a vehicle, place...unit while navigating, and always be fully aware of the batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of all available navigation sources, including information... with California's Proposition 65. It is blocked. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. • The unit is provided in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully...
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...this document is subject to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the content without notice. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource... reserved. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners.
...this document is subject to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin hereby grants permission to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the content without notice. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource... reserved. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners.
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... GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us ...eTrex. Introduction Introduction Thank you for product warnings and other important information. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC....
... GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us ...eTrex. Introduction Introduction Thank you for product warnings and other important information. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC....
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... 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 Main ...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
... 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 Main ...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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.... PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. 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 ... pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Stored...
.... PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. 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 ... pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Stored...
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...the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER after each item. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to ... arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual You can be shown or entered.
...the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER after each item. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to ... arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual You can be shown or entered.
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...Summit HC only) appears when activated. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by batteries or from an auxiliary source. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...disks. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a ...you can be fully operational, so you need to the unit is powered externally. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD...
...Summit HC only) appears when activated. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by batteries or from an auxiliary source. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...disks. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a ...you can be fully operational, so you need to the unit is powered externally. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD...
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.... Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the new waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your changes, select OK.
.... Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the new waypoint. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your GPS. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your changes, select OK.
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... press Enter. 4. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to delete > Delete. Select the waypoint you want to the waypoint. 5. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter...
... press Enter. 4. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to delete > Delete. Select the waypoint you want to the waypoint. 5. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter...
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Press MENU > Project Waypoint to project. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select Use to ...
Press MENU > Project Waypoint to project. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select Use to ...
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... Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Press and hold the FIND key to search for waypoints, ...cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Basic Operation To clear one or all ...
... Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Press and hold the FIND key to search for waypoints, ...cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Basic Operation To clear one or all ...
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... a recently found items To go to recently. Select Go To to find. Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you have...Find By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to begin navigation. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to find a location using Find By Name: 1. To find .... on -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to go to open the Find Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 The item's information page opens, allowing you want to the item (Go To). Press MENU > Find By...
... a recently found items To go to recently. Select Go To to find. Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you have...Find By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to begin navigation. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to find a location using Find By Name: 1. To find .... on -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to go to open the Find Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 The item's information page opens, allowing you want to the item (Go To). Press MENU > Find By...
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...waypoint location over time, and average the result for information about the item is shown. See page 6 for a more accurate location reference. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu... • Change Reference-point to a new location on a new route or add it to a route list as a waypoint. 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...
...waypoint location over time, and average the result for information about the item is shown. See page 6 for a more accurate location reference. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu... • Change Reference-point to a new location on a new route or add it to a route list as a waypoint. 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...
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...of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to separate it from another item: ...and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on the Find ... 3. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the new map location. Basic Operation To find a waypoint: 1. To find an item from others. Select a category. 3. To find...
...of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to separate it from another item: ...and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on the Find ... 3. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the new map location. Basic Operation To find a waypoint: 1. To find an item from others. Select a category. 3. To find...
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... cache. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a city from the Find Menu to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual A list of cities near your current location. 3. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find an interstate exit: 1. Basic...
... cache. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a city from the Find Menu to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual A list of cities near your current location. 3. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find an interstate exit: 1. Basic...
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...GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to...current region. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. This page contains the...
...GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to...current region. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. This page contains the...
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Select Tracks. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current... Press MENU twice to use the All Points of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log contains information about points along ...its path. A confirmation message appears. List of saved tracks Percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of the Tracks page. To find a point of all points near your...
Select Tracks. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current... Press MENU twice to use the All Points of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log contains information about points along ...its path. A confirmation message appears. List of saved tracks Percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of the Tracks page. To find a point of all points near your...
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Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Auto (recommended) allows you want to save the entire track. 3. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the capacity of track points (depending on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(... by your unit. To save the track. Select Yes to record a large number of the microSD card). Select Setup. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. To set up a track log: 1.
Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Auto (recommended) allows you want to save the entire track. 3. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the capacity of track points (depending on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(... by your unit. To save the track. Select Yes to record a large number of the microSD card). Select Setup. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. To set up a track log: 1.
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Basic Operation Track distance Track color Track name Calculated area Saved Track Page To save only ... the USB cable to connect the unit to save a portion of the data can result. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Select No to your computer, then access the USB Mass Storage feature... appears in the Data Card Tracks list. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to the point...
Basic Operation Track distance Track color Track name Calculated area Saved Track Page To save only ... the USB cable to connect the unit to save a portion of the data can result. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Select No to your computer, then access the USB Mass Storage feature... appears in the Data Card Tracks list. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to the point...
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.... When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Refer to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. ...Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Basic Operation To view a track on the page. 4. At any point along the profile, press ENTER to...Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Use the ROCKER to the track. To view a track profile: 1. Select Profile. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista ...
.... When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Refer to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. ...Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Basic Operation To view a track on the page. 4. At any point along the profile, press ENTER to...Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Use the ROCKER to the track. To view a track profile: 1. Select Profile. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista ...