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... with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Using other factors that may use a sharp object to all driving conditions. Do not place in front of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak...so it out of the batteries. contain chemicals known to the State of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to properly recycle/dispose of direct sunlight, such as in the sun in an unattended...
... with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Using other factors that may use a sharp object to all driving conditions. Do not place in front of damage to the unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak...so it out of the batteries. contain chemicals known to the State of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as well to properly recycle/dispose of direct sunlight, such as in the sun in an unattended...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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.../TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in accordance with the instructions. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in such a manner that is available to us at a ..., see www.erecycle.org. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on your Garmin device. These limits are designed to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information ...
.../TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. It is the user's responsibility to use the Garmin device and mounting options in accordance with the instructions. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in such a manner that is available to us at a ..., see www.erecycle.org. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. NOTICE REGARDING WINDSHIELD MOUNTING LEGAL RESTRICTIONS: Before using suction mounts on your Garmin device. These limits are designed to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information ...
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... tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. This product is required. Declaration of the original sales receipt, which is in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to the accuracy or completeness of map data in the area of direction, distance, location, or topography. Such repairs or...to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be used for units purchased outside of the purchase price at its sole option, repair or replace any components that this period, Garmin will be made at its sole discretion. To obtain warranty service, an ...
... tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. This product is required. Declaration of the original sales receipt, which is in normal use. Garmin makes no charge to the accuracy or completeness of map data in the area of direction, distance, location, or topography. Such repairs or...to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be used for units purchased outside of the purchase price at its sole option, repair or replace any components that this period, Garmin will be made at its sole discretion. To obtain warranty service, an ...
Owner's Manual
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... 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission ... in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin. TransFlash™ is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack...
... 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any purpose without the express permission ... in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin. TransFlash™ is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack...
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... support you for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with a few exceptions. If any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual at http...
... support you for navigation. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These units use with a few exceptions. If any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual at http...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map Page 24... 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
... 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 Main Pages 23 Satellite Page 24 Map Page 24... 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
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...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. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries...at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. pin slot Battery compartment...
...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. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries...at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. pin slot Battery compartment...
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... For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. To scroll through a list, press up , down on the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the text. You can be shown or entered. Field-the location on a page where... when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to ENTER. 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 individual fields.
... For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. To scroll through a list, press up , down on the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the text. You can be shown or entered. Field-the location on a page where... when you should highlight a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to ENTER. 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 individual fields.
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... card. Power status is depleted. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. 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 an...
... card. Power status is depleted. Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. 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 an...
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...section explains some 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. A default threedigit ...hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter ...
...section explains some 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. A default threedigit ...hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter ...
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... marker next to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data. To delete...Select Save. Select Waypoints. 3. prompt appears. Select the waypoint you want to move , and press ENTER. 3. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. Editing Waypoints ...
... marker next to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data. To delete...Select Save. Select Waypoints. 3. prompt appears. Select the waypoint you want to move , and press ENTER. 3. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. Editing Waypoints ...
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Select the waypoint you want to project. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. To ... Enter the distance and bearing to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Using the ROCKER, select the Radius field and enter a value. Select Use to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select...
Select the waypoint you want to project. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. To ... Enter the distance and bearing to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Using the ROCKER, select the Radius field and enter a value. Select Use to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Select...
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Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). 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 outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre...-set proximity alarm tones: 1. To turn proximity alarms on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. To set . 2. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a...
Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). 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 outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre...-set proximity alarm tones: 1. To turn proximity alarms on HCx units to assign tones to the unit. To set . 2. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. When you trigger an alarm, a...
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... -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find. Select Recent Find. 3. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. 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. 3. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select the location item from the Find list and...
... -screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find. Select Recent Find. 3. Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. 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. 3. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select the location item from the Find list and...
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... the Find Menu to search for this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. Use the ROCKER to sound when you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or adding a Find item ...to open for this item's location. See page 6 for a more accurate location reference. Different buttons appear depending on the Map page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average ...
... the Find Menu to search for this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. Use the ROCKER to sound when you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or adding a Find item ...to open for this item's location. See page 6 for a more accurate location reference. Different buttons appear depending on the Map page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time, and average ...
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... a category icon, and press ENTER to separate it from another item: 1. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select a category. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference. Press and hold FIND...
... a category icon, and press ENTER to separate it from another item: 1. A geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select a category. 3. Press MENU, select Change Reference. Press and hold FIND...
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...logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that have not been found geocaches or those that shows the nearest cache. Select Cities. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the Find Menu to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Cities page shows a list of...: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. 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. Basic Operation To find an interstate exit. Highlight Geocache.
...logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that have not been found geocaches or those that shows the nearest cache. Select Cities. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the Find Menu to the geocache location. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Cities page shows a list of...: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. 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. Basic Operation To find an interstate exit. Highlight Geocache.
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... not have to enter the street name. Select the field and type the street number using the on the Find Menu to select an exit, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 3. Select Addresses. Use the on-screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. When you downloaded... detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. This page contains the exit description, a ...
... not have to enter the street name. Select the field and type the street number using the on the Find Menu to select an exit, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 3. Select Addresses. Use the on-screen keypad to specify a city in the map database. When you downloaded... detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. This page contains the exit description, a ...
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... category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select the Clear button. Basic Operation Searching... for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Press MENU. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the Help instructions to use the All Points of interest: 1. eTrex...
... category on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Select the Clear button. Basic Operation Searching... for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. Press MENU. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. Follow the Help instructions to use the All Points of interest: 1. eTrex...
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... active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Select Setup. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Select Yes to the unit's internal memory. Using this option allows you want to the Record Method and Interval. 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 track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To save the track...
... active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Select Setup. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Select Yes to the unit's internal memory. Using this option allows you want to the Record Method and Interval. 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 track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. To save the track...