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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 local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the batteries. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating: ...the unit from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. This notice is not designed to...
..., 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 local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the batteries. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating: ...the unit from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. This notice is not designed to...
Owner's Manual
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... hereto is a trademark of this and other countries. TransFlash™ is a trademark of Garmin. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Information in this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of SanDisk Corporation. or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium...Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are...
... hereto is a trademark of this and other countries. TransFlash™ is a trademark of Garmin. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Information in this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of SanDisk Corporation. or its subsidiaries, registered in any storage medium...Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are...
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... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to http://buy.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If a feature is discussed in this package with a few exceptions...
... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to http://buy.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If a feature is discussed in this package with a few exceptions...
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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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... to mounting kits.) PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight... counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Optional belt clip (attaches to use the unit for several months. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included).
... to mounting kits.) PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight... counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Optional belt clip (attaches to use the unit for several months. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included).
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... you select Restore Defaults. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 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 ENTER...
... you select Restore Defaults. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 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 ENTER...
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... hold to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off . highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and release for a page. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to view time, date, and battery capacity. enter...
... hold to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off . highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and release for a page. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to view time, date, and battery capacity. enter...
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To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky... the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.... If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. To receive satellite signals...
To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky... the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.... If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. To receive satellite signals...
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...is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. With selected MapSource mapping ...Manual Power status is determined by batteries or from optional MapSource disks. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
...is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. With selected MapSource mapping ...Manual Power status is determined by batteries or from optional MapSource disks. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
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... EJECT 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 cover ... provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Lift the weather cover from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. 3. To install a microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to the mini...
... EJECT 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 cover ... provided with the MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. Lift the weather cover from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. 3. To install a microSD card: 1. To transfer map data to the mini...
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...add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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 changes, select OK. A default threedigit name and symbol are ...3D) fix to create and use tracks and routes. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and ...
...add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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 changes, select OK. A default threedigit name and symbol are ...3D) fix to create and use tracks and routes. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and ...
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... the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Select Yes. Select Waypoints. 3. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. prompt appears. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to delete > Delete. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Save. Make changes by highlighting each field. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1.
... the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Select Yes. Select Waypoints. 3. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. prompt appears. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to delete > Delete. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Save. Make changes by highlighting each field. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1.
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Select the waypoint you want to project. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Select a waypoint from ...
Select the waypoint you want to project. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Select a waypoint from ...
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... HCx units to assign tones to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. The tone for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data... > Remove All. 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 shown. Press and hold the FIND key to search for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity...
... HCx units to assign tones to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. The tone for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data... > Remove All. 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 shown. Press and hold the FIND key to search for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity...
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... and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Recent Finds icon List of recently found item: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route...
... and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Recent Finds icon List of recently found item: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route...
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to open for information about the item is shown. See page 20. ...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to open for information about the item is shown. See page 20. ...
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... items near another location on the map: 1. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to open a Find list of items near the item. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category icon, and press ENTER to view the list of all saved waypoints. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in.... Basic Operation To find an item near the item selected. 5. Select a category. 3. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." To find a waypoint: 1. Select an icon on to separate it from your computer.
... items near another location on the map: 1. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to open a Find list of items near the item. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category icon, and press ENTER to view the list of all saved waypoints. Press and hold FIND. 2. Waypoints are stored in.... Basic Operation To find an item near the item selected. 5. Select a category. 3. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." To find a waypoint: 1. Select an icon on to separate it from your computer.
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You can view found . 3. When a geocache is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find a geocache: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Cities page shows a list of interstate ...
You can view found . 3. When a geocache is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4. To find a geocache: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Cities page shows a list of interstate ...
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Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Select the address. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS ...
Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Select the address. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS ...
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... your current location. 3. List of saved tracks Percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select All Points of Interest to show a list of all points near your own...
... your current location. 3. List of saved tracks Percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select All Points of Interest to show a list of all points near your own...