Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ... Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be determined by turning the equipment off and on your Garmin device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be located only in specific locations on the windshield in locations ...
...WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in such a manner that the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the ... Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be determined by turning the equipment off and on your Garmin device. This equipment generates, uses, and can be located only in specific locations on the windshield in locations ...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured ...or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC.
...8226; To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured ...or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC.
Owner's Manual
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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 a... 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 a... 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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...connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. pin ...through the loop, and pull tight. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). See page 37 for several months. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Optional belt...
...connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. pin ...through the loop, and pull tight. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). See page 37 for several months. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Optional belt...
Owner's Manual
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... icons; Press in and release to view time, date, and battery capacity. Press and release for a page. Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). or move through the main pages. QUIT/PAGE key Press to display the Find Menu. Press and hold to cycle through... lists; 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 . Press in or out. POWER key Press and hold at any...
... icons; Press in and release to view time, date, and battery capacity. Press and release for a page. Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). or move through the main pages. QUIT/PAGE key Press to display the Find Menu. Press and hold to cycle through... lists; 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 . Press in or out. POWER key Press and hold at any...
Owner's Manual
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...shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list 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 Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. The number of each satellite...close. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
...shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list 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 Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. The number of each satellite...close. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
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...for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To set . 2. The options menu ...for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms...
...for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. To set . 2. The options menu ...for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the Proximity Alarms...
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... using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route. At the first turn are shown. 5. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of the Find groups. 4. Route Page Route on a saved track: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the...
... using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route. At the first turn are shown. 5. Press and hold ENTER. 20 Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of the Find groups. 4. Route Page Route on a saved track: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the...
Owner's Manual
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... map. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. A "Calculating Route" message appears until the route calculation is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. Route on the Routing Setup page. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or...Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you are ...
... map. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. A "Calculating Route" message appears until the route calculation is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. Route on the Routing Setup page. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to a destination • If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or...Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you are ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the Route page. Select Off Road Transition > Route Leg Transition. 3. Select Manual to transition to scroll through all turns. Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to enter a radius, so that route press MENU > Delete Route.... a saved route > select the route name field at the top of turns on the Route page > ENTER > Review. 3. From the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press MENU twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route...
...of the Route page. Select Off Road Transition > Route Leg Transition. 3. Select Manual to transition to scroll through all turns. Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to enter a radius, so that route press MENU > Delete Route.... a saved route > select the route name field at the top of turns on the Route page > ENTER > Review. 3. From the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press MENU twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route...
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...and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Data fields Show menu Map... track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two...
...and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Data fields Show menu Map... track toward the top of interest and mapping data is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two...
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...accesses six pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of data fields to show guidance text: 1. Guidance Text When navigating, guidance text appears above the map....select the number of items that can block road details. • Restore Defaults-returns to a destination. If you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of data in the ...
...accesses six pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of data fields to show guidance text: 1. Guidance Text When navigating, guidance text appears above the map....select the number of items that can block road details. • Restore Defaults-returns to a destination. If you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of data in the ...
Owner's Manual
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... compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are stationary. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on or off : 1. When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the GPS receiver to...HCx level to enter a speed. 5. to compass heading when below.... 4. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Switch to set speed, it again operates like a magnetic compass when you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set the time...
... compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are stationary. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on or off : 1. When you are moving more than 68º F (20º C) from the GPS receiver to...HCx level to enter a speed. 5. to compass heading when below.... 4. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Switch to set speed, it again operates like a magnetic compass when you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set the time...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Restore Defaults-returns to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If...of data fields that appear on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to the Compass ...
...8226; Restore Defaults-returns to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Hold the unit level while turning. • A Calibration Successful message appears when finished. • If...of data fields that appear on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to the Compass ...
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... course. Main Pages If you are using the course pointer option, and you are independent of travel from the line of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction...
... course. Main Pages If you are using the course pointer option, and you are independent of travel from the line of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction...
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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 more accurate battery ... for night viewing, adjust the amount of time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set the level of brightness. set the unit to night mode and back again at dusk and dawn), Day only...Setup. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn 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 more accurate battery ... for night viewing, adjust the amount of time that the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set the level of brightness. set the unit to night mode and back again at dusk and dawn), Day only...Setup. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of 10 color schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from day to turn off (eTrex HCx units only).
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...Select the symbol fields if you want to view options for displaying maps. Map Setup - eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Map Setup - Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for information on or off. • Light Sectors-select from On, Off...following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Information page 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 Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on ...
...Select the symbol fields if you want to view options for displaying maps. Map Setup - eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Map Setup - Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for information on or off. • Light Sectors-select from On, Off...following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Information page 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 Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on ...
Owner's Manual
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...Calibration field to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. Main Pages 3. From...alarm circle around a waypoint. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 To setup the Welcome Page: 1. enter the selected speed for the unit to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on or off. Select the Barometer Mode field to switch ...
...Calibration field to begin entering your message in the Welcome Message field. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. Main Pages 3. From...alarm circle around a waypoint. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 To setup the Welcome Page: 1. enter the selected speed for the unit to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on or off. Select the Barometer Mode field to switch ...
Owner's Manual
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... zoom range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track 19...
... zoom range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track 19...
Quick Reference Guide
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...your current location as a waypoint. Main Menu Altimeter Page-tracks elevation and pressure. (Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) Main Menu-contains advanced features and settings. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn on the eTrex: 1. When the receiver has signals from the Find Menu map item groups. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map... to turn the unit on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and release to your destination. Main Pages The Vista HCx or Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that shows only with each start -up or down a list. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has ...
...your current location as a waypoint. Main Menu Altimeter Page-tracks elevation and pressure. (Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) Main Menu-contains advanced features and settings. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn on the eTrex: 1. When the receiver has signals from the Find Menu map item groups. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map... to turn the unit on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press and release to your destination. Main Pages The Vista HCx or Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that shows only with each start -up or down a list. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has ...