Owner's Manual
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... Owner's Manual If a feature is made. 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. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of available accessories and...
... Owner's Manual If a feature is made. 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. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of available accessories and...
Owner's Manual
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... through the main pages. POWER key Press and hold to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to move the map panning arrow. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn the compass on or off... (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in and hold to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons; Press and release for a page. Press in...
... through the main pages. POWER key Press and hold to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to move the map panning arrow. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to turn the compass on or off... (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in and hold to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons; Press and release for a page. Press in...
Owner's Manual
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... HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Power status is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products ...microSD cards. 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 loaded with the unit, to transfer MapSource ...
... HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is powered externally. The external power icon is shown when the unit is attained. Power status is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products ...microSD cards. 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 loaded with the unit, to transfer MapSource ...
Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB ... with a microSD data card slot. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the USB port on the card and release quickly to a microSD card: 1. Lift... 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. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the unit....
Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB ... with a microSD data card slot. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the USB port on the card and release quickly to a microSD card: 1. Lift... 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. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the unit....
Owner's Manual
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... track profile: 1. Saved track on the Map page To calculate the area of the track is created from begin and end points Track Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Basic Operation To view a track on , press MENU. 2. All units show it on the page. 4. Refer to... Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Use the ROCKER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. 3.
... track profile: 1. Saved track on the Map page To calculate the area of the track is created from begin and end points Track Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 Basic Operation To view a track on , press MENU. 2. All units show it on the page. 4. Refer to... Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Use the ROCKER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. 3.
Owner's Manual
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...MENU > Stop Navigation. Using Auto-Routing (Auto-Routing is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Using Follow Roads increases the... number of route points. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To...
...MENU > Stop Navigation. Using Auto-Routing (Auto-Routing is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Using Follow Roads increases the... number of route points. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To...
Owner's Manual
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... Main Menu No Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 23 Each page has an options menu. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. Add additional... a route. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Cycle through these pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page.
... Main Menu No Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 23 Each page has an options menu. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. Add additional... a route. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Cycle through these pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page.
Owner's Manual
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When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When it is not held level or you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx level to maintain your heading. Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to enter a speed....compass.) When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the last calibration. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. The electronic compass ...
When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When it is not held level or you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx level to maintain your heading. Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to enter a speed....compass.) When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the last calibration. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. The electronic compass ...
Owner's Manual
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... Slow message appears notifying you want to show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If...
... Slow message appears notifying you want to show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If...
Owner's Manual
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... The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. Press ENTER to start the feature. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Sighting Page 2. Select Set Course. 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. Begin traveling to establish a projected waypoint location. 6. OR Select ...Compass page shows a bearing pointer for guidance. Enter an estimated distance from your current location to your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with electronic compass. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the two white ...
... The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. Press ENTER to start the feature. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Sighting Page 2. Select Set Course. 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. Begin traveling to establish a projected waypoint location. 6. OR Select ...Compass page shows a bearing pointer for guidance. Enter an estimated distance from your current location to your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with electronic compass. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the two white ...
Owner's Manual
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... Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile...
... Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile...
Owner's Manual
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...-select the symbol set to show it on the map or turn it off . • Spot Soundings-toggles spot soundings on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Marine Page Use the Map Setup - To setup the Geocache feature: 1. Map Setup - Map Setup - Geocache Setup See...-routing capability. Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off . Information page to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Highlight a map to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41
...-select the symbol set to show it on the map or turn it off . • Spot Soundings-toggles spot soundings on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Marine Page Use the Map Setup - To setup the Geocache feature: 1. Map Setup - Map Setup - Geocache Setup See...-routing capability. Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off . Information page to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Highlight a map to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41
Owner's Manual
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Refer to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. When on . Main Pages 3. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to the compass. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when... Welcome Page: 1. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Use the on or off. See page 9. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. Calibration Setup Page For the...
Refer to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. When on . Main Pages 3. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to the compass. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Welcome Page Setup Insert a message when... Welcome Page: 1. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Use the on or off. See page 9. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. Calibration Setup Page For the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ..., 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 HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H ...
... 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 ..., 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 HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to select an item, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to save the item as a waypoint. 2. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To...initiate a Go To from your current location: 1. Press FIND. 2. 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 key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD...
...must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC) or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or Legend HCx). (Refer to select an item, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to save the item as a waypoint. 2. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To...initiate a Go To from your current location: 1. Press FIND. 2. 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 key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD...
Quick Reference Guide
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... selected options and data or confirm on-screen messages. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has three main pages. MENU/FIND key-press and release to view options ... list Route on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to Enter. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. Press down to decrease. 3. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn the unit on or off . When the.... 2. Move up . or to cancel data entry or exit a page. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to display the Find Menu. microSD™...
... selected options and data or confirm on-screen messages. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has three main pages. MENU/FIND key-press and release to view options ... list Route on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to Enter. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. Press down to decrease. 3. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn the unit on or off . When the.... 2. Move up . or to cancel data entry or exit a page. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to display the Find Menu. microSD™...