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... presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an...carefully compare information displayed on field of vision the vehicle is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in...
... presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. dashboard. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as the real-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an...carefully compare information displayed on field of vision the vehicle is provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If your product's owner's manual to remove the batteries. Important Safety and Product Information Warnings Failure to ensure safe navigating: • When installing the unit in...
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... in Taiwan Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any revision hereto is a trademark of their respective owners. or its subsidiaries. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc... of this document is subject to make changes in the USA and other Garmin products. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to be used without the express prior written...
... in Taiwan Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to notify any revision hereto is a trademark of their respective owners. or its subsidiaries. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc... of this document is subject to make changes in the USA and other Garmin products. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to be used without the express prior written...
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...eTrex HC series Owner's Manual These units use with the eTrex, refer to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, 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 These units use with the eTrex, refer to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). If any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex... Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. ...
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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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pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for connection to mounting kits.) eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise ... 37 for setting the battery type. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. 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 connection to mounting kits.) eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise ... 37 for setting the battery type. Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included).
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... can be shown or entered. They indicate that you are instructed to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Key-when you should highlight Service, and...
... can be shown or entered. They indicate that you are instructed to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Key-when you should highlight Service, and...
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... as a waypoint. highlight fields, on or off . Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to turn the compass 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 scroll...
... as a waypoint. highlight fields, on or off . Press and hold to turn on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to turn the compass 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 scroll...
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...the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. 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... shown. The number of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. To initialize your...
...the backlight level: 1. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. 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... shown. The number of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. To initialize your...
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...garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Date/Time Window Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is attained. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... backlight adjustment slider when you need to transfer maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. ... so you press and release POWER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...garmin.com for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Date/Time Window Power to the unit is determined by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is attained. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... backlight adjustment slider when you need to transfer maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. ... so you press and release POWER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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Press down on the card and release quickly 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... with a microSD data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the unit. 3. Lift the weather cover from the...microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To install a microSD card: 1.
Press down on the card and release quickly 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... with a microSD data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the unit. 3. Lift the weather cover from the...microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To install a microSD card: 1.
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... Mark Waypoint page appears. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. 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 position...
... Mark Waypoint page appears. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. 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 position...
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... item. 3. Select Yes. Select Map to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit...
... item. 3. Select Yes. Select Map to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from the unit...
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... in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Press Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project. To calculate a location by projecting the distance... and a bearing from any other group of Find items to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx...
... in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Press Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project. To calculate a location by projecting the distance... and a bearing from any other group of Find items to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx...
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..., press ENTER. The options menu for alarms on HCx units to assign tones to open the Find Menu. The tone for each category contains search options. Press and hold the FIND key 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 ENTER. The options menu for alarms on HCx units to assign tones to open the Find Menu. The tone for each category contains search options. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To remove all proximity waypoints from the list...
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... you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select Recent Find. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know the name...
... you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). Select Recent Find. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know the name...
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... open the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to open for a Find item, press MENU to select an option...
... open the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Find Information Page Options Menu To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to open for a Find item, press MENU to select an option...
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...list. 4. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to separate it from another item: 1. For more information about geocaching, log on the...geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Select a category. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference. Press and hold FIND. 2.
...list. 4. Basic Operation To find an item near another location on the map: 1. The Find Menu opens with a geocache symbol to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Select an icon on to separate it from another item: 1. For more information about geocaching, log on the...geocache location is a waypoint with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Select a category. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. The Map page appears. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. Press MENU, select Change Reference. Press and hold FIND. 2.
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... any city listed in the comment field. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits...
... any city listed in the comment field. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press and hold FIND. 2. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to the geocache location. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits...
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... enter the street name. Use the on -screen keypad. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select a service from the exit to find an address: 1. Finding an Address If...
... enter the street name. Use the on -screen keypad. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 This page contains the exit description, a list of matches appears. 6. Select a service from the exit to find an address: 1. Finding an Address If...
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...Press MENU. 4. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Press MENU twice to show a list of all points... landmark, public building, or select a category. Select All Points of Interest to open the Main Menu. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. POI Loader and Custom Points of the Tracks page. Select the Clear button.
...Press MENU. 4. The track log starts recording as soon as you can create your current location. 3. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Press MENU twice to show a list of all points... landmark, public building, or select a category. Select All Points of Interest to open the Main Menu. 2. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. POI Loader and Custom Points of the Tracks page. Select the Clear button.