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...signs, visual sightings, and maps. contain chemicals known to cause • Do not use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in death or serious injury. cancer, birth.... • Do not leave the unit exposed to properly recycle/dispose of the road or interfere with the correct replacement batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers.
...signs, visual sightings, and maps. contain chemicals known to cause • Do not use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in death or serious injury. cancer, birth.... • Do not leave the unit exposed to properly recycle/dispose of the road or interfere with the correct replacement batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers.
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... (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Take a moment to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK... To quickly return to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. or go 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. The eTrex models operate identically with the...
... (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Take a moment to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK... To quickly return to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. or go 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. The eTrex models operate identically with the...
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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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... the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit for several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the... knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Place the loop of the unit. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. See page 37 for setting the battery type....
... the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. This adapter attaches to the unit for several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the... knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Place the loop of the unit. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. See page 37 for setting the battery type....
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...factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Key-when you are directed to ENTER after each item. To scroll through..., and press ENTER. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. You can be shown or entered. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select...
...factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the list. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Key-when you are directed to ENTER after each item. To scroll through..., and press ENTER. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. You can be shown or entered. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select...
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to cycle through lists; or move through the main pages. QUIT/PAGE ... page, press to turn the compass on or off . Press in and release to zoom the map in and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to cycle through lists; or move through the main pages. QUIT/PAGE ... page, press to turn the compass on or off . Press in and release to zoom the map in and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen...
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... cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each satellite signal is shown. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown. The number of solutions appears. The strength..." message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite...
... cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of each satellite signal is shown. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of each overhead satellite is shown. The number of solutions appears. The strength..." message is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite...
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... the microSD card. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The external power icon is shown when the unit is depleted. Date/Time Window Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. The Battery Power icon... disks. Power status is attained. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user...
... the microSD card. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The external power icon is shown when the unit is depleted. Date/Time Window Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. The Battery Power icon... disks. Power status is attained. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user...
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... cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 2. To install a microSD card: 1. 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 the card and release quickly... data card slot. 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
... cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 2. To install a microSD card: 1. 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 the card and release quickly... data card slot. 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
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...Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. 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...of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark Waypoint page appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. You must have a valid ...
...Go To directly to the new waypoint. 2. You can perform with the default information, highlight OK. 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...of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the Mark Waypoint page appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. You must have a valid ...
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.... Do you want to mark. 2. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Yes. Make changes by highlighting each field. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. If there is...
.... Do you want to mark. 2. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Yes. Make changes by highlighting each field. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. If there is...
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.... Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Press Save. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1....distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to calculate an average for the item. 4. To project a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to a new location.
.... Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Press Save. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1....distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to calculate an average for the item. 4. To project a waypoint: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to a new location.
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To set . 2. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. When outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message ... tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. 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. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current ...
To set . 2. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains search options. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. When outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message ... tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. 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. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current ...
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To find . When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to find. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, ...
To find . When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to find. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, ...
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...-program an alarm to sound when you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are...
...-program an alarm to sound when you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are...
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Select a category icon, and press ENTER to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Press and hold FIND. 2. For more information about geocaching, log on to open a Find list of geocache locations created by ... an icon on the map: 1. The Map page appears. 4. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. To find an item near the item. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to...
Select a category icon, and press ENTER to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Press and hold FIND. 2. For more information about geocaching, log on to open a Find list of geocache locations created by ... an icon on the map: 1. The Map page appears. 4. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the new map location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. To find an item near the item. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to...
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..., press MENU > select a search method. Basic Operation To find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4.
..., press MENU > select a search method. Basic Operation To find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the list. 4.
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... the Find Menu to select an exit, and press ENTER. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the on -screen keypad. Use the ROCKER to find an address: 1. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance...
... the Find Menu to select an exit, and press ENTER. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Use the on -screen keypad. Use the ROCKER to find an address: 1. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance...
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... Loader utility for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create...the track log: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log contains information about points along its path. Select the Clear button. A confirmation message appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help instructions to use the All ...
... Loader utility for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create...the track log: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log contains information about points along its path. Select the Clear button. A confirmation message appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Follow the Help instructions to use the All ...