Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...always be fully aware of the unit's controls while navigating. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating: • ... or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Do not place in a safe manner. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use ...
...always be fully aware of the unit's controls while navigating. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. If these guidelines as well to ensure safe navigating: • ... or collision resulting in accordance with California's Proposition 65. Do not place in a safe manner. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use ...
Owner's Manual
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...eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of their respective owners. These trademarks may be used without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin... unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin® is strictly prohibited. ...
...eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of their respective owners. These trademarks may be used without obligation to change or improve its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin... unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin® is strictly prohibited. ...
Owner's Manual
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...the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If a ...eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. at http://my.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in a safe place. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...
...the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. If a ...eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact your eTrex. at http://my.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in a safe place. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...
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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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... 2. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop... port (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the ...
... 2. pin slot Battery compartment Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop... port (under weather cap) Belt clip knob Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the ...
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... highlight Service, and press ENTER. 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 Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the list. Default-the factory setting saved...
... highlight Service, and press ENTER. 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 Field-the location on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the list. Default-the factory setting saved...
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or move through the main pages. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the Options Menu for backlighting or to view time, date, and battery capacity. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left...
or move through the main pages. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the Options Menu for backlighting or to view time, date, and battery capacity. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left...
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... you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to close. The outer circle represents the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Initializing the GPS Receiver...
... you must collect satellite data and establish its location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to close. The outer circle represents the horizon. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Initializing the GPS Receiver...
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...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is depleted. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the unit is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...press and release POWER. 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 powered externally. The external power icon is shown when the unit is determined by ...
...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is depleted. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the unit is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...press and release POWER. 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 powered externally. The external power icon is shown when the unit is determined by ...
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...TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 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 ...Lift the weather cover from the back of the unit. 2. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. To install a microSD card: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to the mini-USB port on the back...
...TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 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 ...Lift the weather cover from the back of the unit. 2. To transfer map data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. To install a microSD card: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer and to the mini-USB port on the back...
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...how to the selected waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to create and use tracks and routes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a ...to quickly mark your current location. Press and hold the ROCKER to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the ...
...how to the selected waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to create and use tracks and routes. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. Press ENTER while at a location, create a ...to quickly mark your current location. Press and hold the ROCKER to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (MARK) until the ...
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... waypoint you want to move the pointer to the map item you want to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to mark. 2. 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...
... waypoint you want to move the pointer to the map item you want to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to mark. 2. 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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... Information page opens. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. 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...the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1.
... Information page opens. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from one location to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. 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...the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1.
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... a single entry, press ENTER. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to... Point" message is pre-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. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point...
... a single entry, press ENTER. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to the unit. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to... Point" message is pre-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. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point...
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... page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of recently found item: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Recent Finds...
... page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of recently found item: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 To find . When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Recent Finds...
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... open the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons...
... open the Options Menu. 2. See page 9. • Find Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for information about the item is shown. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons...
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... view the list of items near the item selected. 5. The Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from others. To find an item from your computer. Press and hold FIND. 2. For more information about geocaching, ...opens with a geocache symbol to the map location you or downloaded from 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 all saved waypoints. Basic Operation To find an item ...
... view the list of items near the item selected. 5. The Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select an item from others. To find an item from your computer. Press and hold FIND. 2. For more information about geocaching, ...opens with a geocache symbol to the map location you or downloaded from 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 all saved waypoints. Basic Operation To find an item ...
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... on the Find Menu to find a geocache: 1. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Exits. A list of cities near your current location. 3. Select Go To to navigate to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the...
... on the Find Menu to find a geocache: 1. When a geocache is shown in the mapping data. OR If the city you want is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Exits. A list of cities near your current location. 3. Select Go To to navigate to Geocache Navigation mode and any city listed in the...
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... the distance and bearing from the list, 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 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find an address: 1. Finding an Intersection This feature also...
... the distance and bearing from the list, 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 Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find an address: 1. Finding an Intersection This feature also...
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...Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can create your current location. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. To find a point of memory used by using the... location fix. Press MENU twice to use the All Points of all points near your own category for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature...
...Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can create your current location. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. To find a point of memory used by using the... location fix. Press MENU twice to use the All Points of all points near your own category for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can use POI Loader. 16 Using Tracks The Tracks feature...