Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... to radio or television reception, which we identify in a particular installation. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Always mount your Garmin device in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-transparent material" on the windshield ... the instructions. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the applicability to this device is prohibitively expensive. Operation of this product, see www.erecycle.org...
... to radio or television reception, which we identify in a particular installation. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. Always mount your Garmin device in a residential installation, and are designed to provide more reasonable protection against placing "non-transparent material" on the windshield ... the instructions. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the applicability to this device is prohibitively expensive. Operation of this product, see www.erecycle.org...
Owner's Manual
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..., contact your eTrex. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Introduction Introduction Thank you have any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. Keep...garmin.com. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn...
..., contact your eTrex. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Introduction Introduction Thank you have any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. Keep...garmin.com. Optional ��A�c�c�e�s�s�o�r�ie�s� For a complete list of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn...
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 a... 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 a... 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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See page 37 for several months. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery... installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Place the loop of the unit...
See page 37 for several months. PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to use the unit for setting the battery... installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking polarity. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Place the loop of the unit...
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.... POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off . Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT...
.... POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off . Press in or out. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT...
Owner's Manual
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...its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press up... a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The number of each satellite signal is shown. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Adjusting the Backlight To ... its location. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.
...its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press up... a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The number of each satellite signal is shown. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of solutions appears. Adjusting the Backlight To ... its location. To receive satellite signals, you turn the eTrex on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to close.
Owner's Manual
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...waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. The tone for alarms 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. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains ... series Owner's Manual Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is pre-set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. Using the Find Menu ...
...waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. The tone for alarms 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. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains ... series Owner's Manual Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Use the setup page on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. To turn proximity alarms on the eTrex HC units is pre-set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. Using the Find Menu ...
Owner's Manual
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...(HCx units with up to 250 points each turn . Create or modify a route using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your final destination. Use the Find Menu to TracBack. 2. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select the point to select a route waypoint from one of the first turn...a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. At the first turn on the Map Page To create a route: 1. The Map page gives directions to the first turn , directions to each . The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using...
...(HCx units with up to 250 points each turn . Create or modify a route using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your final destination. Use the Find Menu to TracBack. 2. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select the point to select a route waypoint from one of the first turn...a saved track on the map, use the TracBack feature: 1. At the first turn on the Map Page To create a route: 1. The Map page gives directions to the first turn , directions to each . The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using...
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... Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using City Navigator..., press MENU > Stop Navigation. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to...
... Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. Turns on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using City Navigator..., press MENU > Stop Navigation. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you to point. • When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Basic Operation Methods for routing you to...
Owner's Manual
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... twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route > select a point on the route. Select Distance to edit, change the name of the route: 1. Basic Operation To preview the turns for a route: 1. Press QUIT to the next point. To review individual route points: 1. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. Select Off... the entered distance, you are lead to view the list of the Route page. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. Select Save, Map, or Go To. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of...
... twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route > select a point on the route. Select Distance to edit, change the name of the route: 1. Basic Operation To preview the turns for a route: 1. Press QUIT to the next point. To review individual route points: 1. To select the off-road transition for an active route: 1. Select Off... the entered distance, you are lead to view the list of the Route page. Press MENU twice > Routes. 22 2. Select Save, Map, or Go To. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of...
Owner's Manual
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... the top of interest and mapping data is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, ... moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. 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...
... the top of interest and mapping data is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, ... moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. 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...
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... Data Fields. • Change Data Fields-allows you to select the type of data in the data fields. If you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Map Page Options • Stop (Resume) Navigation-stops/resumes navigation. • Recalculate-recalculates a route. • Data Fields... pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of items that can select the number of travel. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance ...
... Data Fields. • Change Data Fields-allows you to select the type of data in the data fields. If you select Stop Navigation. 26 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Map Page Options • Stop (Resume) Navigation-stops/resumes navigation. • Recalculate-recalculates a route. • Data Fields... pages of display options. • Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)-measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. • Turn Declutter On (Off)-eliminates the display of items that can select the number of travel. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance ...
Owner's Manual
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...again operates like a magnetic compass when you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading when below.... 4. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are ...the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Switch to get an accurate electronic compass reading. Press and hold QUIT again. To turn the...
...again operates like a magnetic compass when you press and hold QUIT on . Hold the Vista HCx level to compass heading when below.... 4. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are ...the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Switch to get an accurate electronic compass reading. Press and hold QUIT again. To turn the...
Owner's Manual
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... Calibration Failed message appears, repeat the process. 3. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to an object within your...fields that appear on -screen directions for a route or Go To on and off. • Recalculate-recalculates the path to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on the Compass page. •...
... Calibration Failed message appears, repeat the process. 3. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to an object within your...fields that appear on -screen directions for a route or Go To on and off. • Recalculate-recalculates the path to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Press Menu > Calibration. 2. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on the Compass page. •...
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...indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown on the compass ring. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are going directly to your destination. If the... bearing pointer arrow is pointing up , for example, you drift away from the line of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Main Pages If you are using the course pointer...
...indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown on the compass ring. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 31 Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are going directly to your destination. If the... bearing pointer arrow is pointing up , for example, you drift away from the line of each other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing straight up and then continue in that direction. Main Pages If you are using the course pointer...
Owner's Manual
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... schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of unit software and the Unit I.D. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the...the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set for more accurate battery capacity status. • External Power Lost-set the unit to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color...
... schemes. • Backlight Timeout-choose from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of unit software and the Unit I.D. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the...the backlight stays on and off if external power is lost. • Proximity Alarms-turn Proximity Alarms on , and set for more accurate battery capacity status. • External Power Lost-set the unit to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color...
Owner's Manual
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...;�n�P��a�g�e� Use the Map Setup - Information page to customize settings for displaying maps. Map Setup - eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Map Setup - Marine page to view a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic...turn it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Select the symbol fields if you want to view options for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets. Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx...
...;�n�P��a�g�e� Use the Map Setup - Information page to customize settings for displaying maps. Map Setup - eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Map Setup - Map Setup - Marine page to view a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic...turn it on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Select the symbol fields if you want to view options for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets. Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx...
Owner's Manual
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...- The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 From the ... From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. When on . Select the Auto Calibration field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for detailed...
...- The following two features apply to the Vista HCx and Summit HC only: • Switch to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 From the ... From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Refer the Garmin Web site for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. When on . Select the Auto Calibration field to specify "Variable Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for detailed...
Owner's Manual
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... range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track... 19 transferring data to a microSD card 5 Trip & Waypoint Manager 46 turning on the unit 3 U units page 38 W waypoints editing 8 moving 8 projecting 9 Z zoom ranges 33 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
... range 25 mapping databases 5 marking a location 7 P points of interest 16 profile field 32 proximity waypoints 9 R routes creating 20 deleting 22 off-road transition 22 turn previews 22 S satellite page 23 Sight N'Go 30 specifications 45 status bar 5 T tracks 16 saving a track log 17 setting up a track 17 view a track... 19 transferring data to a microSD card 5 Trip & Waypoint Manager 46 turning on the unit 3 U units page 38 W waypoints editing 8 moving 8 projecting 9 Z zoom ranges 33 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Quick Reference Guide
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... at the top of the area around your route, repeat the process. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on the eTrex: 1. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Press and release to the field, and press ENTER. 5. Move up ...your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to lock in the product box for satellite signals. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover, turning the Legend HCx only) D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to mark your destination. The GPS receiver begins searching for product warnings and other page, press to open the keyboard...
... at the top of the area around your route, repeat the process. Using the Keypad POWER/Backlight key-press and hold to turn the unit on the eTrex: 1. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Press and release to the field, and press ENTER. 5. Move up ...your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold to lock in the product box for satellite signals. Replace the battery (Vista HCx and cover, turning the Legend HCx only) D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to mark your destination. The GPS receiver begins searching for product warnings and other page, press to open the keyboard...