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...feature is discussed in this package with the packing list on the box. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If any questions while using the eTrex for all HC series units, a notation is not universal for navigation. Decrease the level of the display's ...missing, contact your eTrex. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. WARNING: See ...
...feature is discussed in this package with the packing list on the box. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If any questions while using the eTrex for all HC series units, a notation is not universal for navigation. Decrease the level of the display's ...missing, contact your eTrex. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. WARNING: See ...
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Introduction 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 ... 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
Introduction 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 ... 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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... and pulling the cover loose. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit ...for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 37 for several months. pin slot Battery ...
... and pulling the cover loose. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit ...for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 37 for several months. pin slot Battery ...
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.../ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. 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 select individual fields... of items too long to appear on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in the text. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
.../ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. 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 select individual fields... of items too long to appear on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in the text. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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...; Press in and hold to turn on or off . POWER key Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to zoom the map in and release to cycle...
...; Press in and hold to turn on or off . POWER key Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to zoom the map in and release to cycle...
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To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is ... Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect...of the sky. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER...
To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is ... Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect...of the sky. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER...
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... the microSD card. Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Power status is provided by the size 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 .... The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and 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 view listings of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be ...
... the microSD card. Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Power status is provided by the size 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 .... The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and 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 view listings of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be ...
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... microSD card: 1. USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To install a microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the...MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. 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 cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card...
... microSD card: 1. USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To install a microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the...MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. 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 cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card...
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...Press in your GPS. Press and hold the ROCKER to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. A default ...(2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. After entering and confirming your current location. Press ENTER while at a location, create a ...
...Press in your GPS. Press and hold the ROCKER to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. A default ...(2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. After entering and confirming your current location. Press ENTER while at a location, create a ...
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... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Do you want to a new location, and press ENTER. Select Waypoints. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual prompt appears. To move the waypoint to create a user waypoint here?" Select Save. Select Yes. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map...
... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Do you want to a new location, and press ENTER. Select Waypoints. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual prompt appears. To move the waypoint to create a user waypoint here?" Select Save. Select Yes. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map...
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To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. To ...
To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. To ...
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...alarms listed. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is pre-set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity... to search for each category contains search options. The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. To set proximity alarm tones: 1. Basic Operation To clear ...
...alarms listed. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is pre-set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity... to search for each category contains search options. The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms box. To set proximity alarm tones: 1. Basic Operation To clear ...
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... create a route to begin navigation. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select Go To to the item (Go To). Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the location you have searched for the type...
... create a route to begin navigation. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select Go To to the item (Go To). Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the location you have searched for the type...
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... which the map item originated. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. See page 44. • View...
... which the map item originated. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. See page 44. • View...
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...: 1. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on to the map location you or downloaded from others. The Find Menu opens... the list of all saved waypoints. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an item from another item: 1. Basic Operation To find an item near the item. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13
...: 1. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on to the map location you or downloaded from others. The Find Menu opens... the list of all saved waypoints. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an item from another item: 1. Basic Operation To find an item near the item. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13
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... about the downloaded cache location is shown in the mapping data. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. Select Go To to navigate to find a geocache: 1. Select Exits. You...
... about the downloaded cache location is shown in the mapping data. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. Select Go To to navigate to find a geocache: 1. Select Exits. You...
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... feature matches that data with your current region. Press and hold FIND. 2. You do not have to the highlighted service. 4. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to specify a city in the map database. The street list opens. 5. Finding an Address If you...
... feature matches that data with your current region. Press and hold FIND. 2. You do not have to the highlighted service. 4. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to specify a city in the map database. The street list opens. 5. Finding an Address If you...
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... recording as soon as you travel. Press MENU twice to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. To find a point of memory used Tracks... Page To clear the track log: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track log contains information about points along its path. A confirmation message appears. Press and hold FIND. ...
... recording as soon as you travel. Press MENU twice to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. To find a point of memory used Tracks... Page To clear the track log: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The track log contains information about points along its path. A confirmation message appears. Press and hold FIND. ...
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... records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records...
... records track points after a specified time has elapsed. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records...
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Highlight the Log Track to select an ending point. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. To delete these track logs from the unit while logging a track or corruption of all track data for ... log. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Highlight the Log Track to select an ending point. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. To delete these track logs from the unit while logging a track or corruption of all track data for ... log. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual