Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or interfere with the correct replacement batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk.... Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Minimize the amount of all available navigation sources, including information from children. • Do not ...
... experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or interfere with the correct replacement batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents a risk.... Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box. cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Minimize the amount of all available navigation sources, including information from children. • Do not ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... recycling of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be used in accordance with the instructions. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a waste electronics treatment facility...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, see www.erecycle.org. Always mount your Garmin device. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Compliance...
... recycling of the road. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be used in accordance with the instructions. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice or as a waste electronics treatment facility...may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product, see www.erecycle.org. Always mount your Garmin device. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Compliance...
Owner's Manual
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...units, a notation is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. If a feature is discussed in this package with the eTrex, refer to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. or go to our Web site at +44... key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Decrease the level of this manual that is made. at http://my.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate identically with a few exceptions. These units use with the...
...units, a notation is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. If a feature is discussed in this package with the eTrex, refer to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. or go to our Web site at +44... key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. Decrease the level of this manual that is made. at http://my.garmin.com. The eTrex models operate identically with a few exceptions. These units use with the...
Owner's Manual
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...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 a Route 20 ...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
...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 a Route 20 ...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
Owner's Manual
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...shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. The strength of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner...the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS ...
...shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. The strength of each overhead satellite is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease. 3. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner...the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS ...
Owner's Manual
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...new waypoint. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. Press and hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. OR To change any ...information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your current location. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to the new ...
...new waypoint. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. Press and hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your changes, select OK. OR To change any ...information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to mark your current location. Marking Your Current Location Press in your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to the new ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the street number ... the list, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the street name. Select the address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select OK. Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that...
NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. Select the field and type the street number ... the list, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter the street name. Select the address. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select OK. 4 Select the field. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select OK. Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that...
Owner's Manual
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...traveled. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in ... Interval-records a track according to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Auto (recommended) allows you to the Record ...
...traveled. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in ... Interval-records a track according to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. Auto (recommended) allows you to the Record ...
Owner's Manual
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... information, and lake and river outlines is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is added when using... you to turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map operating modes...
... information, and lake and river outlines is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of interest and mapping data is added when using... you to turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map operating modes...
Owner's Manual
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...delay from the last calibration. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are stationary. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Press and hold QUIT again. Press Menu twice > Setup. 2. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic ... of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these units, the electronic compass...
...delay from the last calibration. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are stationary. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Press and hold QUIT again. Press Menu twice > Setup. 2. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic ... of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these units, the electronic compass...
Owner's Manual
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... Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not know the pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. A confirmation message appears. select Yes. Select OK. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. If you do not know... the pressure at any given elevation can contain one of navigation data. If you are ready to make a new choice. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35
... Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you do not know the pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. A confirmation message appears. select Yes. Select OK. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. If you do not know... the pressure at any given elevation can contain one of navigation data. If you are ready to make a new choice. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35
Owner's Manual
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... On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and... for night viewing, adjust the amount of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. ... Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off if...
... On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of time that the backlight stays on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and... for night viewing, adjust the amount of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. ... Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to turn off if...
Owner's Manual
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Refer to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to page 28 and page 35. enter the selected speed ... Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary). • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit...
Refer to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to page 28 and page 35. enter the selected speed ... Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when stationary). • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit...
Owner's Manual
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..., 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces...
..., 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) backlit. Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces...
Quick Reference Guide
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... subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) OR If the map item selected...information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Follow the magenta route created on -screen keypad. To go to a selected map item: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Go To, and press ENTER...
... subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key Color LCD display (eTrex Vista HCx shown) (eTrex Vista HCx shown) OR If the map item selected...information. 190-00817-01 Rev. Follow the magenta route created on -screen keypad. To go to a selected map item: 1. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. Press and hold MENU. 2. Select Go To, and press ENTER...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the main pages. microSD™ PUSH TO EJECT 2. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and Legend HCx only. 9. Press up and shows the GPS receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver's current location. Name the route or allow it to... 3. You are listed. 2. Saved routes are now ready to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn on the eTrex: 1. Use the Find Menu to select a waypoint from the back of the Map page. To stop navigation at the top of the unit. ...
...the main pages. microSD™ PUSH TO EJECT 2. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and Legend HCx only. 9. Press up and shows the GPS receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver's current location. Name the route or allow it to... 3. You are listed. 2. Saved routes are now ready to begin navigation using the Map page. 8. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn on the eTrex: 1. Use the Find Menu to select a waypoint from the back of the Map page. To stop navigation at the top of the unit. ...