Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of the unit's controls while navigating. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to cause • Do ... not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to remove the batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to determine if your product...
...navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of the unit's controls while navigating. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation and defer to cause • Do ... not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to remove the batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to determine if your product...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... locations that obstruct the driver's vision. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many... all applicable laws and ordinances. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may cause harmful interference to comply with all data sources contain...
... locations that obstruct the driver's vision. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many... all applicable laws and ordinances. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may cause harmful interference to comply with all data sources contain...
Owner's Manual
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... maps for use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Take a moment to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of...
... maps for use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. Take a moment to the Main Menu from any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of...
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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...are acquired to fix its current location. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. The outer... circle represents the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. The strength of you turn the...
...are acquired to fix its current location. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of the sky. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. The outer... circle represents the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. The strength of you turn the...
Owner's Manual
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...current location. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the...You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using ...
...current location. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the...You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using ...
Owner's Manual
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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. NOTE: If your current region. The street list ... the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Use the on-screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Select the address. Use the ROCKER to the highlighted service...
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. NOTE: If your current region. The street list ... the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Use the on-screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Select the address. Use the ROCKER to the highlighted service...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Time creates track points after a specified... distance is traveled. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you want to the unit's internal memory. Basic... the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to save the entire ...
... 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. Time creates track points after a specified... distance is traveled. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you want to the unit's internal memory. Basic... the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to save the entire ...
Owner's Manual
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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 and county highways, exit information, and lake and river ... of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if 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 map operating modes...
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 and county highways, exit information, and lake and river ... of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if 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 map operating modes...
Owner's Manual
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...time), it is not held level or you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading when below.... 4. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. To turn the electronic compass on...numeric keypad to turn the electronic compass on or off until you first use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold Quit...
...time), it is not held level or you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading when below.... 4. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. To turn the electronic compass on...numeric keypad to turn the electronic compass on or off until you first use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold Quit...
Owner's Manual
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Select OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any ... three large data fields. A confirmation message appears. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields.
Select OK. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any ... three large data fields. A confirmation message appears. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. Trip Computer Page Each data field is selected, press ENTER to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields.
Owner's Manual
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... only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn .... • Display Mode-set the level of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. number. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of...
... only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn .... • Display Mode-set the level of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. number. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of...
Owner's Manual
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... and page 35. Refer the Garmin Web site for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only.
... and page 35. Refer the Garmin Web site for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only.
Owner's Manual
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...backlit. 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: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W...
...backlit. 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: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W...
Quick Reference Guide
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... move the pointer ( ) to the map item you navigate to , and press ENTER. 4. To go to the point. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from your changes, select OK, and press ENTER. B © Copyright 2007... 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 display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) Marking a Waypoint To mark your current location: ...
... move the pointer ( ) to the map item you navigate to , and press ENTER. 4. To go to the point. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from your changes, select OK, and press ENTER. B © Copyright 2007... 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 display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) Marking a Waypoint To mark your current location: ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...press down a list. Press down to the field, and press ENTER. 5. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. microSD™ PUSH TO EJECT 2. When the receiver has signals from the back of the ...Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that shows only with each start -up or down to decrease. 3. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. Name the route or allow it to the list of the page indicates position accuracy and location coordinates. 2. Use the Find Menu to...
...press down a list. Press down to the field, and press ENTER. 5. Compass Page Altimeter Page (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Compass Page-guides you have completed the route, select Navigate to begin GPS-aided navigation. microSD™ PUSH TO EJECT 2. When the receiver has signals from the back of the ...Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one that shows only with each start -up or down to decrease. 3. select fields, on the eTrex: 1. Name the route or allow it to the list of the page indicates position accuracy and location coordinates. 2. Use the Find Menu to...
