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...or explosion. • Contact your local waste disposal department to determine if your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. If these guidelines as in a ...safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to all driving conditions. If your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of all available navigation sources, including information from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the ...
...or explosion. • Contact your local waste disposal department to determine if your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. If these guidelines as in a ...safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to all driving conditions. If your product's owner's manual to properly recycle/dispose of all available navigation sources, including information from children. • Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the ...
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..., for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any unauthorized commercial distribution of this copyright notice and provided further ...All rights reserved. Information in Taiwan Garmin reserves the right to notify any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein,...
..., for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any unauthorized commercial distribution of this copyright notice and provided further ...All rights reserved. Information in Taiwan Garmin reserves the right to notify any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. Except as expressly provided herein,...
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... compare the contents of this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation is discussed in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. at http://my.garmin.com. These units use with the eTrex, refer to create an...
... compare the contents of this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation is discussed in a safe place. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. at http://my.garmin.com. These units use with the eTrex, refer to create an...
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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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Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries... discard. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Place the loop of the unit. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. See page 37 for setting the battery type. Optional belt clip (attaches to the unit for several ...
Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries... discard. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Place the loop of the unit. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. See page 37 for setting the battery type. Optional belt clip (attaches to the unit for several ...
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... key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. They indicate that you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in ...the unit's memory. Key-when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted ...
... key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. They indicate that you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in ...the unit's memory. Key-when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted ...
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or move a highlighted slider. POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Press and release for a page. Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the ... the map in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen messages. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to MARK your current location as a waypoint. From any time to...
or move a highlighted slider. POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Press and release for a page. Press and hold at any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the ... the map in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen messages. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to MARK your current location as a waypoint. From any time to...
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... the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The outer circle represents the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each overhead satellite is replaced by an "... brightness and down to close. The number of the sky. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon.
... the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The outer circle represents the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each overhead satellite is replaced by an "... brightness and down to close. The number of the sky. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon.
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... power as the battery is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit ..., attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is provided by...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 ...
... power as the battery is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit ..., attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is provided by...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 ...
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USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on ... MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. 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 Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card...
USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on ... MapSource map data disk. microSD card location Battery compartment with a microSD data card slot. 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 Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card...
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Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. To accept the waypoint with your current location creating a new waypoint. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or ...selected waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to quickly mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. You can...
Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. To accept the waypoint with your current location creating a new waypoint. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or ...selected waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to quickly mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. You can...
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... the map item you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to create a user waypoint here?" Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and hold...
... the map item you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to create a user waypoint here?" Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and hold...
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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 ...
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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...only). Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to search for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to... open the Find Menu. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Press and hold the FIND key to the unit. ...
...only). Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to search for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to... open the Find Menu. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is shown. Press and hold the FIND key to the unit. ...
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.... 4. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND to begin navigation. Find By Name Use Find...
.... 4. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND to begin navigation. Find By Name Use Find...
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... a waypoint. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the Find item list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location...
... a waypoint. See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the Find item list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location...
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Select a category. 3. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the item. Select an icon on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on the Find Menu. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Waypoints ... separate it from another item: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from your computer. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to open a Find list of geocache locations created...
Select a category. 3. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the item. Select an icon on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." For more information about geocaching, log on the Find Menu. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Waypoints ... separate it from another item: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from your computer. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to open a Find list of geocache locations created...
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... a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Select Cities. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. Select a city from the Find Menu to the geocache location. OR If the city...
... a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Select Cities. To find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When a geocache is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. Select a city from the Find Menu to the geocache location. OR If the city...
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.... 5. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an 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...
.... 5. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an 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...
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...own category for points of interest by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select Tracks. 3. Follow the Help... instructions to use the All Points of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track ...
...own category for points of interest by the current track log appears at the top of interest: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Select Tracks. 3. Follow the Help... instructions to use the All Points of Interest category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track ...