Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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..., puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. 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 store it does not obstruct the driver's view of the batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. Stop in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. •...
..., puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with California's Proposition 65. 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 store it does not obstruct the driver's view of the batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. Stop in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs. •...
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... any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin. TransFlash™ is a trademark of such changes or improvements. July 2007 Part Number 190...™ is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of The SD Card Association. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. or its products and to...
... any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin. TransFlash™ is a trademark of such changes or improvements. July 2007 Part Number 190...™ is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of The SD Card Association. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. or its products and to...
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... you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. Connect...for use the proven performance of this manual that is not universal for product warnings and other important information. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If a feature is made. If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. WARNING: See the...
... you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. The eTrex models operate identically with the packing list on the box. Connect...for use the proven performance of this manual that is not universal for product warnings and other important information. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If a feature is made. If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. WARNING: See the...
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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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Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Remove ...: 1. See page 37 for connection to mounting kits.) This adapter attaches to the unit for setting the battery type. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight.
Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Remove ...: 1. See page 37 for connection to mounting kits.) This adapter attaches to the unit for setting the battery type. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight.
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...it in to ENTER after each item. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. Key-when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER....should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. 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 ...
...it in to ENTER after each item. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. Key-when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER....should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. 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 ...
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highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to enter highlighted options ... in and hold to MARK your current location as a waypoint. QUIT/PAGE key Press to move through the main pages. Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to cycle through lists; Press and hold at any other page...
highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and release to enter highlighted options ... in and hold to MARK your current location as a waypoint. QUIT/PAGE key Press to move through the main pages. Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to cycle through lists; Press and hold at any other page...
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... represents the horizon. The strength of the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is replaced by... Satellites" message is shown. The inner circle is shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its current location. The number of ...
... represents the horizon. The strength of the sky. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is replaced by... Satellites" message is shown. The inner circle is shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its current location. The number of ...
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...Many of the microSD card. The amount 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 ...operational, so you press and release POWER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Date/Time Window Power to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped ...eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be loaded with the unit, to the unit is depleted. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
...Many of the microSD card. The amount 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 ...operational, so you press and release POWER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Date/Time Window Power to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped ...eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be loaded with the unit, to the unit is depleted. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
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... the unit. 2. 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 Press down on the back of the unit. 2. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card...
... the unit. 2. 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 Press down on the back of the unit. 2. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card...
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... valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with 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. Press ENTER while ...new waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to ...
... valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with 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. Press ENTER while ...new waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to ...
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...: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Do you cannot recover it from the unit. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Do you cannot recover it from the unit. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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... To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Enter the distance and bearing to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to calculate an average for the item. 4.
... To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Enter the distance and bearing to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to calculate an average for the item. 4.
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... radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set. 2. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3....Find Menu. Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. Use the setup page on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity... Find Menu to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the...
... radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set. 2. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3....Find Menu. Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. Use the setup page on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity... Find Menu to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the...
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... To go to, and press ENTER. 4. To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know...
... To go to, and press ENTER. 4. To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know...
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... to an existing route. See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are within a specified radius of an item. • Add To Route-include this item...
... to an existing route. See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are within a specified radius of an item. • Add To Route-include this item...
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...another location on the Find Menu. 3. Select an icon on the map: 1. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. To find an item from...Select Geocache to separate it from the Find list. 4. Select an item from others. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference.
...another location on the Find Menu. 3. Select an icon on the map: 1. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. To find an item from...Select Geocache to separate it from the Find list. 4. Select an item from others. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference.
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.... 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. Select Go To to navigate to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. To find an interstate exit. Select Exits. You can view found . 3. The Cities page...
.... 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. Select Go To to navigate to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. To find an interstate exit. Select Exits. You can view found . 3. The Cities page...
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... Operation To find an address. NOTE: If your current region. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 The street list opens. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list...
... Operation To find an address. NOTE: If your current region. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 The street list opens. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list...
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...category for points of interest by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread ..., downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select All Points of Interest to open the Main Menu. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. To find a point of interest: 1. The track log contains information about points along its path. Select Tracks. 3. ...
...category for points of interest by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread ..., downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select All Points of Interest to open the Main Menu. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. To find a point of interest: 1. The track log contains information about points along its path. Select Tracks. 3. ...