Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...other factors that may affect safety while navigating. dashboard. Do not mount in a safe manner. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened ..., puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with vehicle operating controls, such as in an unattended vehicle. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in the • Do...
...other factors that may affect safety while navigating. dashboard. Do not mount in a safe manner. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened ..., puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with vehicle operating controls, such as in an unattended vehicle. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in the • Do...
Owner's Manual
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...storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin Ltd. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to download a single copy of this ...reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the content without notice. or its subsidiaries. Information in Taiwan Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of such changes or improvements...
...storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin Ltd. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to download a single copy of this ...reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in the content without notice. or its subsidiaries. Information in Taiwan Garmin Mobile™, myGarmin™ eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are those of such changes or improvements...
Owner's Manual
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... manual that is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Introduction Thank you for all HC series units, a notation is made. The eTrex models operate...
... manual that is not universal for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Introduction Thank you for all HC series units, a notation is made. The eTrex models operate...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Main ... 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
... 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 Main ... 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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...Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Optional belt clip (attaches to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap) Belt ...turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
...Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery type. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Optional belt clip (attaches to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap) Belt ...turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
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... setting saved in to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. They indicate that you are directed to select individual... up , down on the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the text. 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 press a ...
... setting saved in to ENTER after each item. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. They indicate that you are directed to select individual... up , down on the ROCKER, or use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the text. 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 press a ...
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...Manual The Status Bar and Date and Time The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you can be fully operational, so you need to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with a slot for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... disks. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or...
...Manual The Status Bar and Date and Time The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you can be fully operational, so you need to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with a slot for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx... disks. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or...
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...creating a new waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. ... the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (...
...creating a new waypoint. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly 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. After entering and confirming your current location: 1. ... the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER (...
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prompt appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to show the waypoint on the ... to move the pointer to the map item you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Select Save. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and...
prompt appears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. Press in and quickly release the ROCKER to show the waypoint on the ... to move the pointer to the map item you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to mark. 2. Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. Select Save. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and...
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Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1. 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. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Select the waypoint you want to project. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx...
Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by averaging: 1. 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. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Select the waypoint you want to project. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx...
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Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Speed Alerts are obtained...FIND key to search for each category contains search options. To set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set. 2. Basic Operation To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. The tone for alarms on or off: ...
Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Speed Alerts are obtained...FIND key to search for each category contains search options. To set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is pre-set. 2. Basic Operation To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove a single entry, press ENTER. The tone for alarms on or off: ...
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Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Select ...Go To to begin navigation. To find . Select the icon for the type of item you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Basic Operation Recent Finds...
Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press and hold FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Select ...Go To to begin navigation. To find . Select the icon for the type of item you have searched for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of Interest. 3. Basic Operation Recent Finds...
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... list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or...
... list and press Enter, detailed information about downloading detailed maps. Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual See page 44. • Map Information-show the map from the referenced location. Basic Operation Using the Find Item Information Page When you are selecting a Find item to navigate to, or...
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Basic Operation To find a waypoint: 1. Select an item from others. ... from another item: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. To find an item near the item. Press and hold ...FIND. 2. The Map page appears. 4. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the item selected. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin...
Basic Operation To find a waypoint: 1. Select an item from others. ... from another item: 1. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by you want. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Press and hold FIND. 2. To find an item near the item. Press and hold ...FIND. 2. The Map page appears. 4. Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of items near the item selected. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to http://my.garmin...
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...> select a search method. 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 a city: 1. A list of cities near your current location. 3. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page ...changes to find a geocache: 1. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Select Exits. Press and hold FIND. 2. Basic Operation...
...> select a search method. 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 a city: 1. A list of cities near your current location. 3. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page ...changes to find a geocache: 1. Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. Select Exits. Press and hold FIND. 2. Basic Operation...
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Select a service from the exit to select an exit, and press ENTER. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. The street list opens. 5. Select the address. Use the ROCKER to the highlighted service. 4. Finding an Address...Select the field. NOTE: If your current region. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 3. Select Addresses. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select the field and type ...
Select a service from the exit to select an exit, and press ENTER. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find an address. The street list opens. 5. Select the address. Use the ROCKER to the highlighted service. 4. Finding an Address...Select the field. NOTE: If your current region. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Press and hold FIND. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 3. Select Addresses. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for the entire region. 3. Select the field and type ...
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...percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. To find a point of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Follow the Help instructions to open the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU ... Basic Operation Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. The track log contains information about points along its path. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/...
...percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. To find a point of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. Follow the Help instructions to open the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU ... Basic Operation Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you travel. List of saved tracks Percentage of interest: 1. The track log contains information about points along its path. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/...
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...allows you want to save the entire track. 3. A message appears asking you if you to save the entire track log: 1. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points ...Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to the Record Method and Interval. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17...
...allows you want to save the entire track. 3. A message appears asking you if you to save the entire track log: 1. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track points ...Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the active track on the map. • Log Track to Data Card-(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to the Record Method and Interval. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17...
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Highlight the Log Track to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. To delete these track...your computer, then access the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 38. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Recording continues until the card is recorded for the indicated date. Use the ...USB cable to connect the unit to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation Track distance...Data Card Setup. 2. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4.
Highlight the Log Track to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. To delete these track...your computer, then access the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 38. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Recording continues until the card is recorded for the indicated date. Use the ...USB cable to connect the unit to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation Track distance...Data Card Setup. 2. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4.
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...along the profile, press ENTER to start the area calculation. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. ... of the track is created from begin and end points Track Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 A map showing the entire track appears. Use the ROCKER to the...Operation To view a track on , press MENU. 2. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx...
...along the profile, press ENTER to start the area calculation. Press MENU to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. ... of the track is created from begin and end points Track Profile Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 19 A map showing the entire track appears. Use the ROCKER to the...Operation To view a track on , press MENU. 2. With the Track Log page open and the Track Log on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx...