Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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Do not place in front of the batteries. dashboard. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not ...life span or may affect safety while navigating. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following warnings also apply: 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 vision the vehicle...
Do not place in front of the batteries. dashboard. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not ...life span or may affect safety while navigating. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to avoid the following warnings also apply: 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 vision the vehicle...
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... changes in the USA and other countries. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is a trademark of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of...
... changes in the USA and other countries. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is a trademark of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any person or organization of...
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... sales receipt, or a photocopy, in this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using the eTrex for use the proven performance of this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation...). WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of available accessories and maps for navigation. Product Registration Help...
... sales receipt, or a photocopy, in this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using the eTrex for use the proven performance of this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation...). WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Decrease the level of available accessories and maps for navigation. Product Registration Help...
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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. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting... through the loop, and pull tight. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
.... Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting... through the loop, and pull tight. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
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...items on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Field-the location on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to the list. On-screen button-use the In and Out ... small arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left...
...items on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Field-the location on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to the list. On-screen button-use the In and Out ... small arrows (>) appear in the unit's memory. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left...
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... to display the Find Menu. Press in and release to cycle through lists; Press and hold to turn on -screen buttons, or icons; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to view the Options Menu for backlighting or to zoom the... or out. Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to view time, date, and battery capacity. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; From any time to turn the compass on -screen messages. Press and release for a page. MENU/FIND key Press...
... to display the Find Menu. Press in and release to cycle through lists; Press and hold to turn on -screen buttons, or icons; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to view the Options Menu for backlighting or to zoom the... or out. Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to view time, date, and battery capacity. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). enter data; From any time to turn the compass on -screen messages. Press and release for a page. MENU/FIND key Press...
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..., a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The number of solutions appears. The inner circle is shown. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its current location. Press up on the ROCKER... and down to decrease. 3. Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. 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 satellite signal is replaced by an...
..., a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The number of solutions appears. The inner circle is shown. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press ENTER or QUIT to fix its current location. Press up on the ROCKER... and down to decrease. 3. Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. 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 satellite signal is replaced by an...
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...provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is depleted. The amount of data transferable is shown when searching for compatible MapSource products...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. Status Bar - Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
...provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is depleted. The amount of data transferable is shown when searching for compatible MapSource products...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from an auxiliary source. Status Bar - Date/Time Window Power to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin...
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... slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the...into the slot. 3. To transfer map data to a microSD card: 1. 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 card must face away from...
... slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the...into the slot. 3. To transfer map data to a microSD card: 1. 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 card must face away from...
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your ...routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your current location: 1. A default threedigit... tracks and routes. To accept the waypoint with your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your ...routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to quickly mark your current location: 1. A default threedigit... tracks and routes. To accept the waypoint with your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common...
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... here?" Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to move the pointer to the map item you want to the waypoint. 5. prompt appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point...
... here?" Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to move the pointer to the map item you want to the waypoint. 5. prompt appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point...
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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. Enter the distance and bearing to open the information...
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. Enter the distance and bearing to open the information...
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... or the map pointer. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed.... loaded to search for each category contains search options. 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 trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity...
... or the map pointer. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed.... loaded to search for each category contains search options. 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 trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity...
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... keypad and enter the name of the location you want to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name...
... keypad and enter the name of the location you want to search for, or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . Press and hold FIND. 2. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Find By Name Use Find By Name...
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...: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average the result for a Find item, press MENU to open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for map items near the item. 12 • Change Reference-point...
...: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average the result for a Find item, press MENU to open the Options Menu. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for map items near the item. 12 • Change Reference-point...
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... another item: 1. Select a category icon, and press ENTER to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to open a Find list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by...
... another item: 1. Select a category icon, and press ENTER to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to open a Find list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by...
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... city listed in the comment field. Select Go To to navigate to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found , logs an...
... city listed in the comment field. Select Go To to navigate to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found , logs an...
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... description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select Addresses. You do not have to specify a city in the map database. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Addresses...
... description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select Addresses. You do not have to specify a city in the map database. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold FIND. 2. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. Addresses...
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..., you travel. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Press MENU. 4. POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use...utility for points of interest: 1. A confirmation message appears. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location...
..., you travel. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Press MENU. 4. POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use...utility for points of interest: 1. A confirmation message appears. List of saved tracks Percentage of all points near your own category for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location...