Owner's Manual
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... concerning the use , provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this manual onto a hard drive or other GARMIN products. February 2001 Part Number 190-00193-00 Rev. Tel. 913/397...manual is subject to notify any person or organization of this copyright notice and provided further that any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation. Website address: www.garmin.com GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex...
... concerning the use , provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this manual onto a hard drive or other GARMIN products. February 2001 Part Number 190-00193-00 Rev. Tel. 913/397...manual is subject to notify any person or organization of this copyright notice and provided further that any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation. Website address: www.garmin.com GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex...
Owner's Manual
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... particular time zone on each of these advanced features is included in the Reference Section of your local time. Using the PAGE Button, switch to eTrex Summit's more advanced features. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'TIME' and press ENTER. 3. To change the time zone: 1. Using the UP or...The Menu Page gives you access to the MENU Page. Changing the Time Zone Let's practice using the Menu Page and set the eTrex Summit to the page of this manual. You can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs, calibrate the electronic compass and altimeter or ...
... particular time zone on each of these advanced features is included in the Reference Section of your local time. Using the PAGE Button, switch to eTrex Summit's more advanced features. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'TIME' and press ENTER. 3. To change the time zone: 1. Using the UP or...The Menu Page gives you access to the MENU Page. Changing the Time Zone Let's practice using the Menu Page and set the eTrex Summit to the page of this manual. You can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs, calibrate the electronic compass and altimeter or ...
Owner's Manual
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For optimum performance of the Altimeter, you selected 'YES'- The eTrex Summit will move the highlight to end the calibration. 5. Calibrating the Altimeter manually: 1. Using the UP or DOWN Button select 'YES' or 'NO' and press ENTER. 4. If you should perform the... elevation or barometric pressure, you can automatically calibrate the altimeter using GPS altitude. Using the UP or DOWN Button select the correct number then press ENTER. Reference Calibration The eTrex Summit can calibrate the altimeter manually. You will move the highlight to end the calibration. 42 If...
For optimum performance of the Altimeter, you selected 'YES'- The eTrex Summit will move the highlight to end the calibration. 5. Calibrating the Altimeter manually: 1. Using the UP or DOWN Button select 'YES' or 'NO' and press ENTER. 4. If you should perform the... elevation or barometric pressure, you can automatically calibrate the altimeter using GPS altitude. Using the UP or DOWN Button select the correct number then press ENTER. Reference Calibration The eTrex Summit can calibrate the altimeter manually. You will move the highlight to end the calibration. 42 If...
Owner's Manual
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...Setup Page you select 12 hour time formatting, the clock will be asked 'DO YOU WANT TO USE CURRENT GPS ALTITUDE'? Time Format The Time Page allows you don't highlight 'NO' and press ENTER. Press the UP or... 24 hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose Daylight Savings Time. The 24 hour option sets the eTrex Summit to the MENU Page. The SETUP Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'TIME' and press...To change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units. If you to this manual. You can choose from eight time zones plus 'other'. 43
...Setup Page you select 12 hour time formatting, the clock will be asked 'DO YOU WANT TO USE CURRENT GPS ALTITUDE'? Time Format The Time Page allows you don't highlight 'NO' and press ENTER. Press the UP or... 24 hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose Daylight Savings Time. The 24 hour option sets the eTrex Summit to the MENU Page. The SETUP Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'TIME' and press...To change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units. If you to this manual. You can choose from eight time zones plus 'other'. 43
Owner's Manual
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... automatically change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect). When you can enter a time offset from UTC time to manually set the eTrex Summit to the MENU Page. Press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'TIME' and press ENTER. 3. Press the UP or ...any time zone in the UTC offset field below the time zone field. The eTrex Summit can automatically select the Daylight Savings Time mode. 44 Time Zone The time zone can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to the time. You can find time offset values...
... automatically change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect). When you can enter a time offset from UTC time to manually set the eTrex Summit to the MENU Page. Press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'TIME' and press ENTER. 3. Press the UP or ...any time zone in the UTC offset field below the time zone field. The eTrex Summit can automatically select the Daylight Savings Time mode. 44 Time Zone The time zone can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to the time. You can find time offset values...
Owner's Manual
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...manually tune the receiver (you can also 'scan' if you don't know what the nearby station is, but the unit could continue scanning if reception is selected, additional fields are provided to select the desired format. Press ENTER. The INTERFACE Page appears. 3. When mounting the eTrex Summit...Heading Page While mounted in a car or on a cycle the eTrex Summit will automatically switch to a GPS heading when you exceed 10 mph. Press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN Button to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the 'INTERFACE' ...
...manually tune the receiver (you can also 'scan' if you don't know what the nearby station is, but the unit could continue scanning if reception is selected, additional fields are provided to select the desired format. Press ENTER. The INTERFACE Page appears. 3. When mounting the eTrex Summit...Heading Page While mounted in a car or on a cycle the eTrex Summit will automatically switch to a GPS heading when you exceed 10 mph. Press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN Button to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the 'INTERFACE' ...
Owner's Manual
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... is the direction in which a compass needle points. With the MENU page displayed using the GPS or Electronic Compass for a bearing. Press PAGE to return to the factory settings. To manually set the variation or declination, highlight the Angle field, press ENTER and input a new... reference. Reference North Reference The amount of variation/declination changes as True North for the difference between Grid North and True North manually. The eTrex Summit will point 'TRUE NORTH' not Magnetic North. F The Electronic Compass will reflect the North Reference setting. Press ENTER...
... is the direction in which a compass needle points. With the MENU page displayed using the GPS or Electronic Compass for a bearing. Press PAGE to return to the factory settings. To manually set the variation or declination, highlight the Angle field, press ENTER and input a new... reference. Reference North Reference The amount of variation/declination changes as True North for the difference between Grid North and True North manually. The eTrex Summit will point 'TRUE NORTH' not Magnetic North. F The Electronic Compass will reflect the North Reference setting. Press ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... transfer of data between a PC an eTrex Summit. Connections for serial transfer of data between a PC and an eTrex Summit while providing unit power from a automobile ...eTrex Summit from an automobile cigarette lighter. Part No. 010-10268-00 Allows for data input/output. PC Cable with unit Carrying Case 61 Appendix E Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Handlebar Mounting Kit Cigarette Lighter Adapter PC /Cigarette Lighter Adapter * Included with Cigarette Lighter ... Handlebar Mounting Bracket........ Appendices Appendicies Accessories Manuals *Owner's Manual...
... transfer of data between a PC an eTrex Summit. Connections for serial transfer of data between a PC and an eTrex Summit while providing unit power from a automobile ...eTrex Summit from an automobile cigarette lighter. Part No. 010-10268-00 Allows for data input/output. PC Cable with unit Carrying Case 61 Appendix E Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Handlebar Mounting Kit Cigarette Lighter Adapter PC /Cigarette Lighter Adapter * Included with Cigarette Lighter ... Handlebar Mounting Bracket........ Appendices Appendicies Accessories Manuals *Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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... further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is strictly prohibited. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, eTrex Summit®, Personal Navigator® , TracBack®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and WAAS Enabled™ is a trademark of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this...
... further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is strictly prohibited. Web Site address: www.garmin.com Garmin®, eTrex Summit®, Personal Navigator® , TracBack®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks and WAAS Enabled™ is a trademark of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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...Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using . For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before using the simulator mode prior to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. iv When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the eTrex Summit...chart is an aid to navigation and is responsible for safe navigation - Introduction Warnings and Cautions CAUTION: Use the eTrex Summit at your own risk. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED ...
...Manual-and thoroughly practice operation using . For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before using the simulator mode prior to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. iv When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the eTrex Summit...chart is an aid to navigation and is responsible for safe navigation - Introduction Warnings and Cautions CAUTION: Use the eTrex Summit at your own risk. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED ...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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.... It is constructed of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six... submersion, be retained in 1 meter of the batteries. Be sure to a PC (transferring it for external power. viii GPS CLEANING The eTrex Summit is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries.
.... It is constructed of a car) as waypoints, routes, etc. at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944. Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the trunk of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than six... submersion, be retained in 1 meter of the batteries. Be sure to a PC (transferring it for external power. viii GPS CLEANING The eTrex Summit is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries.
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the selections. Press PAGE to get back to the page of this manual. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the 'TIME ZONE' field, then press ENTER. 4. Press the UP or DOWN button to the MENU ... zone: 1. The SETUP Page appears. 2. Press the PAGE button to switch to highlight 'SETUP', then press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN button to the eTrex Summit's more advanced features. Press ENTER when you access to highlight 'TIME', then press ENTER. 3. Getting Started Page Basics You can create and view waypoints, create...
Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the selections. Press PAGE to get back to the page of this manual. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the 'TIME ZONE' field, then press ENTER. 4. Press the UP or DOWN button to the MENU ... zone: 1. The SETUP Page appears. 2. Press the PAGE button to switch to highlight 'SETUP', then press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN button to the eTrex Summit's more advanced features. Press ENTER when you access to highlight 'TIME', then press ENTER. 3. Getting Started Page Basics You can create and view waypoints, create...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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... field. A message 'CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY' is displayed. The eTrex Summit calibrates the altimeter automatically using GPS altitude. For optimum performance of the Altimeter, you can automatically calibrate the altimeter using GPS altitude. The message 'DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?' Press the... elevation or barometric pressure, you should perform the calibration procedure entering either the correct elevation or barometric pressure. 40 To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to activate the drop down number list. Press the UP...
... field. A message 'CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY' is displayed. The eTrex Summit calibrates the altimeter automatically using GPS altitude. For optimum performance of the Altimeter, you can automatically calibrate the altimeter using GPS altitude. The message 'DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT ELEVATION?' Press the... elevation or barometric pressure, you should perform the calibration procedure entering either the correct elevation or barometric pressure. 40 To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to activate the drop down number list. Press the UP...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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...to return to the MENU Page. Setup Page The Setup Page allows you to customize the eTrex Summit. The 24-hour option displays a 24-hour cycle (Military Time). Press the PAGE button...referred to select 12 or 24 hours, then press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN button to this manual. Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER. Press ENTER. You can choose from eight time zones plus '... the time format: 1. A message 'CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY' will be asked 'DO YOU WANT TO USE CURRENT GPS ALTITUDE'? On the Setup Page you do highlight 'YES' and press ENTER. Time Format In the 12-hour ...
...to return to the MENU Page. Setup Page The Setup Page allows you to customize the eTrex Summit. The 24-hour option displays a 24-hour cycle (Military Time). Press the PAGE button...referred to select 12 or 24 hours, then press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN button to this manual. Highlight 'OK' and press ENTER. Press ENTER. You can choose from eight time zones plus '... the time format: 1. A message 'CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY' will be asked 'DO YOU WANT TO USE CURRENT GPS ALTITUDE'? On the Setup Page you do highlight 'YES' and press ENTER. Time Format In the 12-hour ...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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...;eld: 1. UTC Offset You can be set the eTrex Summit to automati- To access the UTC Offset field, select 'OTHER' for time in the world. Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time can use the UTC Offset field to manually set to remain on standard time. You can automatically ...time offset from UTC time. Press the PAGE button and switch to highlight 'DAYLIGHT SAVING', then press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. The eTrex Summit can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight saving or 'No' to any time zone in 1986. To change the time zone, follow the steps given on atomic ...
...;eld: 1. UTC Offset You can be set the eTrex Summit to automati- To access the UTC Offset field, select 'OTHER' for time in the world. Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time can use the UTC Offset field to manually set to remain on standard time. You can automatically ...time offset from UTC time. Press the PAGE button and switch to highlight 'DAYLIGHT SAVING', then press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER. The eTrex Summit can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight saving or 'No' to any time zone in 1986. To change the time zone, follow the steps given on atomic ...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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... key or wait 90 seconds after slowing below 10 If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is temporarily lost). Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Heading Page The eTrex Summit automatically switches between the Electronic Compass and GPS to the MENU Page. Press the PAGE button to switch ... Page appears. 2. The eTrex Summit needs to be held level for the Electronic Compass to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from the Beacon pop-up list to manually tune the receiver (you exceed 10 miles per hour. eTrex Summit will be tilted in order to a GPS heading when you don't know...
... key or wait 90 seconds after slowing below 10 If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is temporarily lost). Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Heading Page The eTrex Summit automatically switches between the Electronic Compass and GPS to the MENU Page. Press the PAGE button to switch ... Page appears. 2. The eTrex Summit needs to be held level for the Electronic Compass to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from the Beacon pop-up list to manually tune the receiver (you exceed 10 miles per hour. eTrex Summit will be tilted in order to a GPS heading when you don't know...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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... the UP or DOWN button to select the desired reference. If necessary, you can manually adjust the variation/declination. The eTrex Summit reflects the North Reference setting when using the GPS or Electronic Compass for travelling on the map point exactly to the north pole, so...of the grid lines drawn on land. The Electronic Compass reflects the North Reference setting. The HEADING Page appears. 3. The eTrex Summit automatically adjusts the variation/ declination. Setup Page North Reference Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth's sphere onto...
... the UP or DOWN button to select the desired reference. If necessary, you can manually adjust the variation/declination. The eTrex Summit reflects the North Reference setting when using the GPS or Electronic Compass for travelling on the map point exactly to the north pole, so...of the grid lines drawn on land. The Electronic Compass reflects the North Reference setting. The HEADING Page appears. 3. The eTrex Summit automatically adjusts the variation/ declination. Setup Page North Reference Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth's sphere onto...
Owner's Manual (Software Version 3.00 and above)
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...-00 Allows for serial transfer of data between a PC an eTrex Summit. PC Cable with unit Manuals *Owner's Manual Part No. 190-00396-00 *Quick Start Guide Part No.... 190-00396-01 Bracket Mounts Automotive Mounting Bracket Part No. 010-10274-00 Can be mounted on the dash. Handlebar Mounting Bracket Part No. 010-10267-00 Allows the eTrex Summit... Allows for serial transfer of data between a PC and an eTrex Summit while providing unit power from a automobile cigarette lighter. Appendix E Accessories Automotive ...
...-00 Allows for serial transfer of data between a PC an eTrex Summit. PC Cable with unit Manuals *Owner's Manual Part No. 190-00396-00 *Quick Start Guide Part No.... 190-00396-01 Bracket Mounts Automotive Mounting Bracket Part No. 010-10274-00 Can be mounted on the dash. Handlebar Mounting Bracket Part No. 010-10267-00 Allows the eTrex Summit... Allows for serial transfer of data between a PC and an eTrex Summit while providing unit power from a automobile cigarette lighter. Appendix E Accessories Automotive ...
Quick Start Guide
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...found your location. NOTE: The first time you use your location. The eTrex Summit needs to receive at the back of the sky. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE SkyView Map Pointer Trip Computer...eTrex Summit Description 1 eTrex Summit Description 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE/COMPASS Button POWER Button Compass Sighting Marks LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Barometric Pressure Sensor Waterproof Case Battery Compartment eTrex Summit Buttons eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit...
...found your location. NOTE: The first time you use your location. The eTrex Summit needs to receive at the back of the sky. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE SkyView Map Pointer Trip Computer...eTrex Summit Description 1 eTrex Summit Description 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE/COMPASS Button POWER Button Compass Sighting Marks LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Barometric Pressure Sensor Waterproof Case Battery Compartment eTrex Summit Buttons eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit...
Quick Start Guide
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...containing the desired waypoint name, then press ENTER. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on the display indicates whether you are locations that you are now on course. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062 USA Part ...garmin.com QUICK START GUIDE Step-by clearing the track log (the lines left on the ELEVATION Page. Making sure that the unit is displayed. 2. Press and hold the ENTER button. You can mark (save the track log. Press the PAGE button to the POINTER Page. A eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit Features eTrex Summit...
...containing the desired waypoint name, then press ENTER. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on the display indicates whether you are locations that you are now on course. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E. 151st St., Olathe, KS 66062 USA Part ...garmin.com QUICK START GUIDE Step-by clearing the track log (the lines left on the ELEVATION Page. Making sure that the unit is displayed. 2. Press and hold the ENTER button. You can mark (save the track log. Press the PAGE button to the POINTER Page. A eTrex Summit Setup eTrex Summit Features eTrex Summit...