Owner's Manual
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... the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of the sales receipt fromfrom the original retailer is required. Have the serial number of the manual. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 U.S.A. number that is displayed in case it is relevant to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of your unit. Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty Products sold through online...
... the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of the sales receipt fromfrom the original retailer is required. Have the serial number of the manual. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062 U.S.A. number that is displayed in case it is relevant to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of your unit. Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty Products sold through online...
Owner's Manual
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... Button Function 2 Battery Installation 3 Backlighting and Contrast 3 The Main Pages Main Page Basics 4 Satellite The Main Page 5 Options 6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista 8 Map The Main Page 9-10 Options 11-15 Using the Pan Map Option 12 Stop Navigation 13 Hide/Show Navigation Status 13 Hide/Show Data Fields 13 Setup 14-15 The Measure Distance option 15 Navigation The Main Page 16 Options 17-20 Altimeter The Main Page 21-22 Plot Over Time/Distance...
... Button Function 2 Battery Installation 3 Backlighting and Contrast 3 The Main Pages Main Page Basics 4 Satellite The Main Page 5 Options 6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista 8 Map The Main Page 9-10 Options 11-15 Using the Pan Map Option 12 Stop Navigation 13 Hide/Show Navigation Status 13 Hide/Show Data Fields 13 Setup 14-15 The Measure Distance option 15 Navigation The Main Page 16 Options 17-20 Altimeter The Main Page 21-22 Plot Over Time/Distance...
Owner's Manual
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... the Quick Start which enhance navigation or customize the unit's operation. See page 62 for displaying a variety of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc. Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to features which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Vista, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to receive or...
... the Quick Start which enhance navigation or customize the unit's operation. See page 62 for displaying a variety of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc. Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to features which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Vista, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to receive or...
Owner's Manual
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... to save battery power. You can orient the satellite skyview by the GPS information received. New Location - If you want GPS off (for best results, keep the unit in clear view of the sky is not (date provided). Show GPS Elevation - Use this mode. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in on the THUMB STICK. 6 Because the eTrex Vista relies on satellite signals to gather GPS signals.) The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - At least three satellite signals...
... to save battery power. You can orient the satellite skyview by the GPS information received. New Location - If you want GPS off (for best results, keep the unit in clear view of the sky is not (date provided). Show GPS Elevation - Use this mode. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in on the THUMB STICK. 6 Because the eTrex Vista relies on satellite signals to gather GPS signals.) The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - At least three satellite signals...
Owner's Manual
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... Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data, such as the distance you have traveled, your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you map details, your current location, marks your speed, the time spent moving or stopped, and other options can be chosen to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, highway exits, points of navigating when using the GARMIN TracBack feature...
... Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data, such as the distance you have traveled, your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you map details, your current location, marks your speed, the time spent moving or stopped, and other options can be chosen to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, highway exits, points of navigating when using the GARMIN TracBack feature...
Owner's Manual
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... are navigating a route. Navigation The Main Page Destination (Waypoint) Name Time to Destination Straight Line Distance to the Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground. The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you to display a variety of navigation data. Two Data Fields are provided, and can be programmed to the upcoming turn to the next point while still showing the direction to change...
... are navigating a route. Navigation The Main Page Destination (Waypoint) Name Time to Destination Straight Line Distance to the Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground. The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you to display a variety of navigation data. Two Data Fields are provided, and can be programmed to the upcoming turn to the next point while still showing the direction to change...
Owner's Manual
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... two data fields that direction. Stop Navigation - Returns options and data field choices to adjust the CDI scale setting. 17 Use the ZOOM buttons to factory designations. Navigation Options Navigation Page Options Menu Navigation Page with a choice of different data options: The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work independently of the direction of the page are user programmable with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Scale active. Use the Sight 'N Go feature to...
... two data fields that direction. Stop Navigation - Returns options and data field choices to adjust the CDI scale setting. 17 Use the ZOOM buttons to factory designations. Navigation Options Navigation Page Options Menu Navigation Page with a choice of different data options: The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work independently of the direction of the page are user programmable with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Scale active. Use the Sight 'N Go feature to...
Owner's Manual
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... Map Page to adjust your heading. Electronic Compass On/Off Message. Message turns off until you manually turn it in. 3. Options A Compass Icon is customized on the 'Heading' Setup Page. (See page 51.) To Calibrate the Electronic Compass: 1. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use the eTrex Vista and after 3 seconds. 19 Navigation When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off after new batteries have been installed...
... Map Page to adjust your heading. Electronic Compass On/Off Message. Message turns off until you manually turn it in. 3. Options A Compass Icon is customized on the 'Heading' Setup Page. (See page 51.) To Calibrate the Electronic Compass: 1. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use the eTrex Vista and after 3 seconds. 19 Navigation When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off after new batteries have been installed...
Owner's Manual
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... 'Add To Route' option to display the route Setup Page. 3. Routes The Routes Page with a list of Routes and the number of interest, etc. A route can add waypoints to the end of waypoints. Access the 'Routes' page from the Find Menu Information Pages 41 The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with list of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint...
... 'Add To Route' option to display the route Setup Page. 3. Routes The Routes Page with a list of Routes and the number of interest, etc. A route can add waypoints to the end of waypoints. Access the 'Routes' page from the Find Menu Information Pages 41 The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with list of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint...
Owner's Manual
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... -screen 'OK' button to add it to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight 'Remove' and press in on the THUMB STICK to restore factory settings. Select 'Restore Defaults' and then press in on the THUMB STICK to remove the waypoint from the route list: 1. Select the row where you want the new waypoint inserted before. Highlight 'Insert' and press in to display the Find Menu and select a new waypoint, city, exit, point of...
... -screen 'OK' button to add it to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight 'Remove' and press in on the THUMB STICK to restore factory settings. Select 'Restore Defaults' and then press in on the THUMB STICK to remove the waypoint from the route list: 1. Select the row where you want the new waypoint inserted before. Highlight 'Insert' and press in to display the Find Menu and select a new waypoint, city, exit, point of...
Owner's Manual
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... track log or use of the "TracBack" feature, clear the Track Log before you start to overwrite the least recent if the default setting 'Wrap When Full' remains selected on Distance (from 0 to 9.99 miles), Time (up to where you started, the eTrex Vista takes you to delete all saved tracks. When the display reaches 100%, the most recent track points start traveling. Use the Options Menu to retrace your track in the unit memory. After...
... track log or use of the "TracBack" feature, clear the Track Log before you start to overwrite the least recent if the default setting 'Wrap When Full' remains selected on Distance (from 0 to 9.99 miles), Time (up to where you started, the eTrex Vista takes you to delete all saved tracks. When the display reaches 100%, the most recent track points start traveling. Use the Options Menu to retrace your track in the unit memory. After...
Owner's Manual
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... format and supports the output of location and velocity information without output capabilities. Main Menu Setup Options GARMIN Mode with No Options GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 52 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you select 'User' from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver. This feature is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. To select a serial data format: 1. Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format...
... format and supports the output of location and velocity information without output capabilities. Main Menu Setup Options GARMIN Mode with No Options GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 52 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you select 'User' from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver. This feature is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. To select a serial data format: 1. Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format...
Owner's Manual
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... unit and cannot be adjusted directly. Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any of unit operating software and the Unit I.D. The Option Menu allows you press and release the POWER button. Choose one of satellite signal position updating and the 'Use With GPS Off' option stops satellite signal reception altogether. Switch between 'Enabled' and 'Disabled'. Compass - The 'Demo Mode' simulates navigation. Change the display to any problems. The 'Power Status' icon changes...
... unit and cannot be adjusted directly. Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any of unit operating software and the Unit I.D. The Option Menu allows you press and release the POWER button. Choose one of satellite signal position updating and the 'Use With GPS Off' option stops satellite signal reception altogether. Switch between 'Enabled' and 'Disabled'. Compass - The 'Demo Mode' simulates navigation. Change the display to any problems. The 'Power Status' icon changes...
Owner's Manual
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... such that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Symptom Probable Cause Troubleshooting Guide Remedy Unit does not turn ON, even with new batteries. Cannot access Point of satellites is programmed to the current feature. 63 Batteries may be installed backwards. Cannot view a track being laid down on the Map Page easily. Unit does not turn on the THUMB STICK to acknowledge...
... such that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Symptom Probable Cause Troubleshooting Guide Remedy Unit does not turn ON, even with new batteries. Cannot access Point of satellites is programmed to the current feature. 63 Batteries may be installed backwards. Cannot view a track being laid down on the Map Page easily. Unit does not turn on the THUMB STICK to acknowledge...
Owner's Manual
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... connect your eTrex Vista unit are the recommended beacon receivers for more information). Refer to three NMEA devices. The eTrex Vista may be used, but may be hard-wired to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. eTrex Vista Connector Data Cable 64 Ground (-) Data Out Data In Power (+) Ground (-) Data Out Data In Black White Green The input/output lines on your eTrex Vista to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see Appendix B for use with the correct RTCM format may not correctly display...
... connect your eTrex Vista unit are the recommended beacon receivers for more information). Refer to three NMEA devices. The eTrex Vista may be used, but may be hard-wired to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. eTrex Vista Connector Data Cable 64 Ground (-) Data Out Data In Power (+) Ground (-) Data Out Data In Black White Green The input/output lines on your eTrex Vista to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see Appendix B for use with the correct RTCM format may not correctly display...
Owner's Manual
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... a route waypoint 44 move a waypoint 31 navigate a route 45 program a data field 25, 27 project a waypoint 32 remove all waypoints 42 remove a waypoint from the route list 43 reset the elevation data 24 reset the max elevation fields 24 restore default settings for the route 42 reverse the route 42 review a waypoint 43 review or remove a route waypoint 45 review the area of a saved track 57 save a Track Log 48 save Find Menu item as waypoints 33 save Map Menu item as waypoints 33 select a map page option 11 select a serial data format 52 select data fi...
... a route waypoint 44 move a waypoint 31 navigate a route 45 program a data field 25, 27 project a waypoint 32 remove all waypoints 42 remove a waypoint from the route list 43 reset the elevation data 24 reset the max elevation fields 24 restore default settings for the route 42 reverse the route 42 review a waypoint 43 review or remove a route waypoint 45 review the area of a saved track 57 save a Track Log 48 save Find Menu item as waypoints 33 save Map Menu item as waypoints 33 select a map page option 11 select a serial data format 52 select data fi...
Owner's Manual
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... set the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54, 56 set the month and year 55 set the time 49 show Data Fields 13 show Nav Status 13 stop navigating 13, 18, 40, 46 transfer data 62 use Setup Map options 15 use Sight N Go to navigate 18 use the Measure Distance option 15 use the View Points option 24 use Track Log Setup options 48 view Elevation or Pressure plots 23 view the next waypoint in the route...
... set the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54, 56 set the month and year 55 set the time 49 show Data Fields 13 show Nav Status 13 stop navigating 13, 18, 40, 46 transfer data 62 use Setup Map options 15 use Sight N Go to navigate 18 use the Measure Distance option 15 use the View Points option 24 use Track Log Setup options 48 view Elevation or Pressure plots 23 view the next waypoint in the route...
Owner's Manual
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... 8 Editing 42 Options 42-46 Restore settings 42 Route Page 29 Using 41 RTCM In 52 RTCM In/NMEA Out 52 RTCM In/Text Out 52 S Satellite Page 4-7 Saved Tracks 14 Saving the Track Log 47, 53 Selecting a Waypoint 34 Serial Number vii Setting the Correct Time Zone 28 Setup and Features 1 Setup Map 11, 14 Setup Map options 15 Setup Menu 49 Setup Page 28, 29 Setup the Navigation Page 18 Set course 16-20 Show Data Fields 11, 13 GPS Elevation 6, 7 Navigation Status...
... 8 Editing 42 Options 42-46 Restore settings 42 Route Page 29 Using 41 RTCM In 52 RTCM In/NMEA Out 52 RTCM In/Text Out 52 S Satellite Page 4-7 Saved Tracks 14 Saving the Track Log 47, 53 Selecting a Waypoint 34 Serial Number vii Setting the Correct Time Zone 28 Setup and Features 1 Setup Map 11, 14 Setup Map options 15 Setup Menu 49 Setup Page 28, 29 Setup the Navigation Page 18 Set course 16-20 Show Data Fields 11, 13 GPS Elevation 6, 7 Navigation Status...
Quick Reference Guide
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..., select 'Stop Navigation', and then press the THUMB STICK. U se the PAGE button to access the Map Page and view the new waypoint. Press the ZOOM IN button to Waypoint with a Goto To finish your return: 1. Position Icon showing your current location Track Line The newly marked Waypoint Find Menu Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Returning to get a more detailed view of travel in a straight line, refer to the Bearing Pointer from time to display the...
..., select 'Stop Navigation', and then press the THUMB STICK. U se the PAGE button to access the Map Page and view the new waypoint. Press the ZOOM IN button to Waypoint with a Goto To finish your return: 1. Position Icon showing your current location Track Line The newly marked Waypoint Find Menu Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Returning to get a more detailed view of travel in a straight line, refer to the Bearing Pointer from time to display the...
Quick Reference Guide
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...) whenever new batteries have been installed, and before using the unit for longer On Time, refer to restart the calibration. After that, it may need to operate the eTrex Vista is "Ready to Navigate" (Step 3) but cannot be charged in and hold to adjust the screen contrast. Satellite Page: displaying Satellite Position, Signal Strength, and your Owner's Manual for Carry 3. The POWER button: • Press and hold the POWER button. 2. Press the PAGE button to change the Time Zone...
...) whenever new batteries have been installed, and before using the unit for longer On Time, refer to restart the calibration. After that, it may need to operate the eTrex Vista is "Ready to Navigate" (Step 3) but cannot be charged in and hold to adjust the screen contrast. Satellite Page: displaying Satellite Position, Signal Strength, and your Owner's Manual for Carry 3. The POWER button: • Press and hold the POWER button. 2. Press the PAGE button to change the Time Zone...
