Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... of California to cause • Do not use of the batteries. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions...an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for more information. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are .... Using other factors that may use voice prompts when possible. It is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a safe manner. cancer, birth defects, or...
... of California to cause • Do not use of the batteries. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions...an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for more information. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are .... Using other factors that may use voice prompts when possible. It is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a safe manner. cancer, birth defects, or...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Decrease the level of this manual that is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product...
... MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Decrease the level of this manual that is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product...
Owner's Manual
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...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 a Route 20 ...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
...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 a Route 20 ...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
Owner's Manual
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... brightness and down to close. To initialize your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The inner circle is shown. Press and quickly... release the POWER key. 2. The number of the sky. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. The strength of ...
... brightness and down to close. To initialize your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The inner circle is shown. Press and quickly... release the POWER key. 2. The number of the sky. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. The strength of ...
Owner's Manual
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...Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. 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 changes, select OK..... Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad....
...Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. 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 changes, select OK..... Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad....
Owner's Manual
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... select an exit, and press ENTER. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to the highlighted service. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the... list opens. 5. NOTE: If your current region. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. 3.
... select an exit, and press ENTER. Select the field and type the street number using the on -screen keypad to the highlighted service. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. When you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the... list opens. 5. NOTE: If your current region. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. 3.
Owner's Manual
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... a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the...
... a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the...
Owner's Manual
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... the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state...
... the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state...
Owner's Manual
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... twice > Setup. 2. Select Switch to set the time delay from the GPS receiver to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also...Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Use the numeric keypad to conserve batteries. Hold the Vista HCx level to ...
... twice > Setup. 2. Select Switch to set the time delay from the GPS receiver to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also...Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Use the numeric keypad to conserve batteries. Hold the Vista HCx level to ...
Owner's Manual
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... select Yes. When the data field title is selectable and can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to use the default GPS elevation. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Main Pages 3. If you are ready to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can ... choose between Big or Small Numbers, and Restore Defaults. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the pressure option. A confirmation message appears...
... select Yes. When the data field title is selectable and can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to use the default GPS elevation. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Main Pages 3. If you are ready to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can ... choose between Big or Small Numbers, and Restore Defaults. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the pressure option. A confirmation message appears...
Owner's Manual
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... Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on and off (eTrex HCx units only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for night viewing, adjust the ...amount of time that the backlight stays on, and set in Day and Night modes to one of the GPS options other than ...
... Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on and off (eTrex HCx units only). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for night viewing, adjust the ...amount of time that the backlight stays on, and set in Day and Night modes to one of the GPS options other than ...
Owner's Manual
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...compass heading when below- To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. See page 9. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary...option for detailed information about this feature. When on . Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. Proximity Waypoints Use ...
...compass heading when below- To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. See page 9. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary...option for detailed information about this feature. When on . Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. Proximity Waypoints Use ...
Owner's Manual
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Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life:... Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit...
Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life:... Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit...
Quick Reference Guide
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...To, and press ENTER to capture the pointer location. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE ...HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to begin navigation. Press MENU. 4. Press FIND. 2. Finding Map Items To find an item from another location using the Map Page: 1. Select Go To, and press ENTER to the owner's manual...
...To, and press ENTER to capture the pointer location. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE ...HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to begin navigation. Press MENU. 4. Press FIND. 2. Finding Map Items To find an item from another location using the Map Page: 1. Select Go To, and press ENTER to the owner's manual...