Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for various...8226; The unit is not designed to replace the need for more information. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of...
... diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use an internal, non-userreplaceable battery for various...8226; The unit is not designed to replace the need for more information. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk of...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... communications if not installed and used to comply with state and local laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be ...is in locations that may contain perchlorate material. However, there is prohibitively expensive. It is the user's responsibility to use of your Garmin device. These limits are more information on the windshield. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. This product does not contain any interference...
... communications if not installed and used to comply with state and local laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be ...is in locations that may contain perchlorate material. However, there is prohibitively expensive. It is the user's responsibility to use of your Garmin device. These limits are more information on the windshield. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. This product does not contain any interference...
Owner's Manual
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...Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in...Thank you for product warnings and other important information. If a feature is not universal for use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for all HC series units, a notation is ...
...Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in...Thank you for product warnings and other important information. If a feature is not universal for use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for all HC series units, a notation is ...
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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... 45 degrees from the horizon. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. The inner circle is shown... fix, a list of each satellite signal is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.
... 45 degrees from the horizon. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. The inner circle is shown... fix, a list of each satellite signal is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.
Owner's Manual
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...the waypoint with your current location creating a new waypoint. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to quickly mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location. Press ENTER while at a location... and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark Waypoint page appears. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. After ...
...the waypoint with your current location creating a new waypoint. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to quickly mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Press in your current location. Press ENTER while at a location... and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark Waypoint page appears. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to mark your GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. After ...
Owner's Manual
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... Select OK. 4 Select the field. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the... basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. The street list opens....
... Select OK. 4 Select the field. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the... basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. The street list opens....
Owner's Manual
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... Save. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Using this option allows you to save the entire track. 3. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after... a specified time has elapsed. Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Auto (recommended) allows you want to record a large number of the...
... Save. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Using this option allows you to save the entire track. 3. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points after... a specified time has elapsed. Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Auto (recommended) allows you want to record a large number of the...
Owner's Manual
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... a different color. • New Location-use if you have moved 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 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 map operating modes...
... a different color. • New Location-use if you have moved 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 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 map operating modes...
Owner's Manual
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...(after moving and reach a pre-set time), it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. 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 adversely....... 4. To turn the electronic compass on or off. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you first 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 on these units, the electronic compass turns off...
...(after moving and reach a pre-set time), it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. 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 adversely....... 4. To turn the electronic compass on or off. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you first 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 on these units, the electronic compass turns off...
Owner's Manual
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...The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not know the elevation, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. Select OK. When the data field title is selectable and can fluctuate, calibrate the ...altimeter to reset the data fields. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to increase its accuracy. select Yes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 A confirmation message appears. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on ...
...The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not know the elevation, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. Select OK. When the data field title is selectable and can fluctuate, calibrate the ...altimeter to reset the data fields. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to increase its accuracy. select Yes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 A confirmation message appears. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on ...
Owner's Manual
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...one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). set the unit to adjust the brightness. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view ...the version of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS...Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of unit software and the Unit I.D. number. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main...
...one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). set the unit to adjust the brightness. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view ...the version of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS...Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of unit software and the Unit I.D. number. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main...
Owner's Manual
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...HC only. Select the Barometer Mode field to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Go to specify "Variable .... 2. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. See page 9. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for detailed information about this feature. Use the ... features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for more ...
...HC only. Select the Barometer Mode field to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Go to specify "Variable .... 2. To setup the Welcome Page: 1. See page 9. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for detailed information about this feature. Use the ... features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to page 28 and page 35. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome Message. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for more ...
Owner's Manual
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..., 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 HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces...
..., 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 HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces...
Quick Reference Guide
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... for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Use the ROCKER to select an item, and press ENTER. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Save, and press ...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 ...
... for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Use the ROCKER to select an item, and press ENTER. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Save, and press ...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 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... to move through the main pages. or TransFlash™ card slot 3. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover, turning the Legend HCx only) D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull the cover away. The GPS receiver begins searching for product warnings and other page, press to scroll up on or off ... to move the cursor, or increase or decrease values. Getting Started To install the batteries: 1. Locking pin slot To turn on the eTrex: 1. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map page appears. Access the Routes page from the Find Menu map item groups. Name the route ...
... to move through the main pages. or TransFlash™ card slot 3. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover, turning the Legend HCx only) D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull the cover away. The GPS receiver begins searching for product warnings and other page, press to scroll up on or off ... to move the cursor, or increase or decrease values. Getting Started To install the batteries: 1. Locking pin slot To turn on the eTrex: 1. Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map page appears. Access the Routes page from the Find Menu map item groups. Name the route ...