Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the batteries. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe ...Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following warnings also apply: cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. To prevent damage, remove the ...
... not mount Do not place where driver's unsecured on the unit to all driving conditions. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of the batteries. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe ...Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following warnings also apply: cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in accordance with the correct replacement batteries. To prevent damage, remove the ...
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... Taiwan Other trademarks are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. B Printed in any purpose without the express permission of their respective owners. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other...
... Taiwan Other trademarks are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin. B Printed in any purpose without the express permission of their respective owners. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other...
Owner's Manual
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... not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by completing our online registration today! eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit®...
... not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by completing our online registration today! eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit®...
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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. See page 37 for several months. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits...
Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. See page 37 for several months. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits...
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...long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Key-when you select Restore Defaults. Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to... to select a button, and press it in the text. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right...
...long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Key-when you select Restore Defaults. Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to... to select a button, and press it in the text. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right...
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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 move through the main pages. or move a highlighted slider. Press in ... other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Press and release for a page. From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press in or out...
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 move through the main pages. or move a highlighted slider. Press in ... other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; Press and release for a page. From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. Press in or out...
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... turn on your eTrex: Hold 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 While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message... is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and...
... turn on your eTrex: Hold 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 While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message... is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and...
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...Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... it is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex...centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer ...eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for compatible MapSource products and pre...
...Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... it is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex...centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer ...eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for compatible MapSource products and pre...
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... card: 1. 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 Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the battery tray, and slide the card into the slot. 3. To transfer map...card slot. To install a microSD card: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and 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 must face away from...
... card: 1. 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 Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the battery tray, and slide the card into the slot. 3. To transfer map...card slot. To install a microSD card: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and 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 must face away from...
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... you can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. OR To change any information, select the appropriate.... You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in your changes, select OK. To accept the waypoint with your current location: 1.
... you can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. OR To change any information, select the appropriate.... You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in your changes, select OK. To accept the waypoint with your current location: 1.
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... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
... ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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...open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Select the waypoint you want to project. Press Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select Use to add... the point to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Select ...
...open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Select the waypoint you want to project. Press Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select Use to add... the point to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Select ...
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...optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near ... When outside the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Use the setup page 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 box. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16)....
...optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near ... When outside the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Use the setup page 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 box. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16)....
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... the name of the location you want to find. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Select Recent Find. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the icon for the type of item you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest...
... the name of the location you want to find. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Select Recent Find. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the icon for the type of item you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest...
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...-view Hunt and Fish tables for a Find item, press MENU to a route list as a waypoint. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Different buttons appear depending on a new route or add it to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and...
...-view Hunt and Fish tables for a Find item, press MENU to a route list as a waypoint. With an information page open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Different buttons appear depending on a new route or add it to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and...
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...location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. To find an item from others. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from your computer. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Press... item near another location on the map: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. Press and hold FIND....
...location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. To find an item from others. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from your computer. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Press... item near another location on the map: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. Press and hold FIND....
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...: 1. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. 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. Highlight Geocache.
...: 1. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. 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. Highlight Geocache.
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... appears. 6. You do not have to the highlighted service. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a service from the exit to specify a city in the map database. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the ROCKER to enter the street name.
... appears. 6. You do not have to the highlighted service. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select a service from the exit to specify a city in the map database. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the ROCKER to enter the street name.
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... memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select the Clear button. Press MENU twice 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 Press MENU. 4. Follow the Help...
... memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select the Clear button. Press MENU twice 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 Press MENU. 4. Follow the Help...