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...tion and code of the Software are valuable trade ties. Although the eTrex Vista is available to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that the structure, organiza- MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to us at a reasonable cost. We use the software embedded... operated by the government of the United States, which is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Virtually all GPS equipment. GARMIN grants you a limited license to the consumer. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to some degree. PLEASE ...
...tion and code of the Software are valuable trade ties. Although the eTrex Vista is available to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that the structure, organiza- MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to us at a reasonable cost. We use the software embedded... operated by the government of the United States, which is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Virtually all GPS equipment. GARMIN grants you a limited license to the consumer. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to some degree. PLEASE ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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... .......38 Using a Goto 40 Routes Options 41-46 Creating and Using A Route 41 Editing a Route 42-44 Add/Edit from the Route Map Page ..44-45 Navigating a Route 45 Data Fields for the Route Page 46 Tracks Options 47-48 Setup Options 49-53 Time Page 49 ...
... 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... .......38 Using a Goto 40 Routes Options 41-46 Creating and Using A Route 41 Editing a Route 42-44 Add/Edit from the Route Map Page ..44-45 Navigating a Route 45 Data Fields for the Route Page 46 Tracks Options 47-48 Setup Options 49-53 Time Page 49 ...
Owner's Manual
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... speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power. Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to help you start enjoying your primary access to receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for this program is arranged on using a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. There are your eTrex Vista immediately. A Find...
... speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power. Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to help you start enjoying your primary access to receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for this program is arranged on using a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. There are your eTrex Vista immediately. A Find...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the screen contrast The FIND button: • Press to access the Find Menu Installing the lanyard Carry Lanyard Slot 2 Battery Compartment Cover NOTE: The eTrex Vista is designed to be held and operated in the left hand, but it can be held and operated using the right hand as a waypoint The... Pressure Power/Data Sensor Connector Cover Vent The ZOOM IN/OUT buttons: •When on the Map Page, press to Zoom in and out. • When on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow • Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location as well...
... adjust the screen contrast The FIND button: • Press to access the Find Menu Installing the lanyard Carry Lanyard Slot 2 Battery Compartment Cover NOTE: The eTrex Vista is designed to be held and operated in the left hand, but it can be held and operated using the right hand as a waypoint The... Pressure Power/Data Sensor Connector Cover Vent The ZOOM IN/OUT buttons: •When on the Map Page, press to Zoom in and out. • When on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow • Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location as well...
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.... 4 To exit these menus, highlight the onscreen button and press in on the THUMB STICK. Getting Started Main Page Basics Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer Main Menu All of the information you with different types of navigation information, they all share common ... Main Pages. You can be found on -screen button to your preferences. While these six pages provide you need to operate the eTrex Vista can press and release the PAGE button to cycling through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Altimeter Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page.
.... 4 To exit these menus, highlight the onscreen button and press in on the THUMB STICK. Getting Started Main Page Basics Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer Main Menu All of the information you with different types of navigation information, they all share common ... Main Pages. You can be found on -screen button to your preferences. While these six pages provide you need to operate the eTrex Vista can press and release the PAGE button to cycling through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Altimeter Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page.
Owner's Manual
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...acquisition. You can orient the satellite skyview by the GPS information received. Select this mode. New Location - GPS signals do not travel ) or 'North Up' (the satellite skyview oriented to gather GPS signals.) The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - You can enter data, create routes, etc...top of the page & press in on the THUMB STICK. 6 Because the eTrex Vista relies on satellite signals to provide you last used the unit, select the 'New Location' and then the 'Use Map' options to approximate your direction of the sky. New Location - Select this option...
...acquisition. You can orient the satellite skyview by the GPS information received. Select this mode. New Location - GPS signals do not travel ) or 'North Up' (the satellite skyview oriented to gather GPS signals.) The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - You can enter data, create routes, etc...top of the page & press in on the THUMB STICK. 6 Because the eTrex Vista relies on satellite signals to provide you last used the unit, select the 'New Location' and then the 'Use Map' options to approximate your direction of the sky. New Location - Select this option...
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...However, the next time you turn the unit on the map and press it in to Normal GPS operation. To select 'Track Up' or 'North Up': 1. Use the THUMB STICK to view the elevation based on GPS information. If you choose 'Auto' the eTrex Vista determines your location on , it in to highlight the... Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it returns to display the Options Menu. 2. To select 'Show GPS Elevation': 1. Use the THUMB ...
...However, the next time you turn the unit on the map and press it in to Normal GPS operation. To select 'Track Up' or 'North Up': 1. Use the THUMB STICK to view the elevation based on GPS information. If you choose 'Auto' the eTrex Vista determines your location on , it in to highlight the... Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it returns to display the Options Menu. 2. To select 'Show GPS Elevation': 1. Use the THUMB ...
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...that has been stored (logged) in the eTrex Vista. The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to go and the direction you travel without entering a destination in the eTrex Vista. The Trip Computer Page records and displays ...receiving satellites. 8 Track - The Navigation Page tells you what direction to a destination with the unit turned on the same path using the eTrex Vista and each is supported by the 'Pointer Icon' and a dotted line indicating your real-time movement as you are four methods of navigating when using the GARMIN...
...that has been stored (logged) in the eTrex Vista. The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to go and the direction you travel without entering a destination in the eTrex Vista. The Trip Computer Page records and displays ...receiving satellites. 8 Track - The Navigation Page tells you what direction to a destination with the unit turned on the same path using the eTrex Vista and each is supported by the 'Pointer Icon' and a dotted line indicating your real-time movement as you are four methods of navigating when using the GARMIN...
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...centered on the side of changing in increments. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to 500 miles. As you travel the map display leaves a "trail" (track log) of... detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. The map shown above displays a higher level of your present position...
...centered on the side of changing in increments. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to 500 miles. As you travel the map display leaves a "trail" (track log) of... detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. The map shown above displays a higher level of your present position...
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... be moved about those features can be programmed to ZOOM the map scale rapidly. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your present position and direction of movement as a triangular 'Position Icon', in order to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. The smaller the circle, the more detail...
... be moved about those features can be programmed to ZOOM the map scale rapidly. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your present position and direction of movement as a triangular 'Position Icon', in order to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. The smaller the circle, the more detail...
Owner's Manual
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... allow a variety of the display screen and then press in on the THUMB STICK to your eTrex Vista. Allows you to tailor the map to activate the option. 3. Setup Map - Restore Defaults - Returns the Map Page to move the THUMB STICK to a destination. If 'Show Data Fields' is selected, it is being used...Data Fields/Show Data Fields. Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status - Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press in on the map. When no active navigation is replaced by an opposite option when they are available at the bottom of five sub-pages. 11 ...
... allow a variety of the display screen and then press in on the THUMB STICK to your eTrex Vista. Allows you to tailor the map to activate the option. 3. Setup Map - Restore Defaults - Returns the Map Page to move the THUMB STICK to a destination. If 'Show Data Fields' is selected, it is being used...Data Fields/Show Data Fields. Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status - Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press in on the map. When no active navigation is replaced by an opposite option when they are available at the bottom of five sub-pages. 11 ...
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...buttons at and identify items on the map, and to move the panning arrow to the map item that you want to learn more area but redraws the map slowly. The map panning function is placed on a map item, the name of the map display, the map also moves to view areas beyond the...using the panning arrow, pressing the FIND button displays items with Panning Arrow Highlighted Map Item Map Item Information 12 Using the Pan Map option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used as the map pointer) in the THUMB STICK to waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers...nearly everything ...
...buttons at and identify items on the map, and to move the panning arrow to the map item that you want to learn more area but redraws the map slowly. The map panning function is placed on a map item, the name of the map display, the map also moves to view areas beyond the...using the panning arrow, pressing the FIND button displays items with Panning Arrow Highlighted Map Item Map Item Information 12 Using the Pan Map option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used as the map pointer) in the THUMB STICK to waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers...nearly everything ...
Owner's Manual
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... the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in to view two programmable data fields. When hidden, more map area is displayed. Hide/Show Navigation Status The 'Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status' option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto, Route or Track... progress. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the data field and then press it in the data field. Map Stop Navigation The 'Stop Navigation' option allows you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of...
... the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in to view two programmable data fields. When hidden, more map area is displayed. Hide/Show Navigation Status The 'Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status' option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto, Route or Track... progress. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the data field and then press it in the data field. Map Stop Navigation The 'Stop Navigation' option allows you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of...
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...on -screen button. determines which have a specified scale or are turned 'Off' are unaffected by an on the screen. check mark determines if map data is loaded; Text - Auto Zoom: On or Off; available only if MapSource Data is used or not. Display Mode: Land or Water;... only to a north heading. Some types of options displays for the features listed. automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next point to 'Auto'. Map Features - Those features which pointer displays. Scale options indicate the point at which the feature should appear...
...on -screen button. determines which have a specified scale or are turned 'Off' are unaffected by an on the screen. check mark determines if map data is loaded; Text - Auto Zoom: On or Off; available only if MapSource Data is used or not. Display Mode: Land or Water;... only to a north heading. Some types of options displays for the features listed. automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next point to 'Auto'. Map Features - Those features which pointer displays. Scale options indicate the point at which the feature should appear...
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... until you reach the point to display the features list for that sub-page. 3. The Measure Distance option To use Setup Map options: 1. Setup Options Map Page Setup Feature Options 15 Highlight the desired sub-page button to which you began measuring. Use the THUMB STICK to move about on ...-screen 'X' button to return to display the Map Setup Page. 2. A new 'Map Pointer' field displays showing the location of the pointer and the direction and distance from the Options Menu and then press in...
... until you reach the point to display the features list for that sub-page. 3. The Measure Distance option To use Setup Map options: 1. Setup Options Map Page Setup Feature Options 15 Highlight the desired sub-page button to which you began measuring. Use the THUMB STICK to move about on ...-screen 'X' button to return to display the Map Setup Page. 2. A new 'Map Pointer' field displays showing the location of the pointer and the direction and distance from the Options Menu and then press in...
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Hold the eTrex Vista at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press the THUMB STICK. 2. Highlight the on the case. 3. A 'Hold level' reminder displays if you are not holding the Compass correctly, or if ... pointer shows current direction, the approaching turn the Electronic Compass On or Off. Use the THUMB STICK to select it. To stop navigation: 1. Hold the eTrex Vista level to 'Lock Direction'. 4. Then press it in to highlight your destination using the pointer as a guide. Use the PAGE button to access the Navigation...
Hold the eTrex Vista at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press the THUMB STICK. 2. Highlight the on the case. 3. A 'Hold level' reminder displays if you are not holding the Compass correctly, or if ... pointer shows current direction, the approaching turn the Electronic Compass On or Off. Use the THUMB STICK to select it. To stop navigation: 1. Hold the eTrex Vista level to 'Lock Direction'. 4. Then press it in to highlight your destination using the pointer as a guide. Use the PAGE button to access the Navigation...
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...adjust your heading. Options A Compass Icon is displayed on this page and the Map Page to activate the 'Start' button and then follow on-screen directions for switching between the Compass and the GPS is customized on -screen button and then press it in. 3. Electronic Compass ...the process. The "Calibration Successful" message displays when finished. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the eTrex Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to access the Navigation Page. 2. Use the PAGE button to track your turning speed as cars and buildings, etc. The ...
...adjust your heading. Options A Compass Icon is displayed on this page and the Map Page to activate the 'Start' button and then follow on-screen directions for switching between the Compass and the GPS is customized on -screen button and then press it in. 3. Electronic Compass ...the process. The "Calibration Successful" message displays when finished. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the eTrex Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to access the Navigation Page. 2. Use the PAGE button to track your turning speed as cars and buildings, etc. The ...
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... and 62.) Options Calibration Page with 'Number' keyboard displayed. Data Fields The two user-selectable data fields support this page and can obtain from a map or other reliable source. Navigation Page Data Fields Options 25 To program a data field: 1. Highlight the 'Calibrate Altimeter' option and press the THUMB STICK...
... and 62.) Options Calibration Page with 'Number' keyboard displayed. Data Fields The two user-selectable data fields support this page and can obtain from a map or other reliable source. Navigation Page Data Fields Options 25 To program a data field: 1. Highlight the 'Calibrate Altimeter' option and press the THUMB STICK...
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... instructions for setting the time on the The Main Menu provides you can mark and create new waypoints; find map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of the eTrex Vista's advanced features. save tracks; create routes; setup system operating features; Main Menu Pages Setting the Correct Time Zone If the...
... instructions for setting the time on the The Main Menu provides you can mark and create new waypoints; find map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of the eTrex Vista's advanced features. save tracks; create routes; setup system operating features; Main Menu Pages Setting the Correct Time Zone If the...
Owner's Manual
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... a power plug icon replaces the battery icon. Accessories Page - Allows you to create and store routes for your current location or a map pointer location. Setup Page - Mark Waypoint Page - Tracks Page - When the unit is active the light bulb to the Main Menu ... are displayed in the center of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Provides access to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the right appears illuminated. Information about the status of backlighting, time and ...
... a power plug icon replaces the battery icon. Accessories Page - Allows you to create and store routes for your current location or a map pointer location. Setup Page - Mark Waypoint Page - Tracks Page - When the unit is active the light bulb to the Main Menu ... are displayed in the center of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Provides access to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the right appears illuminated. Information about the status of backlighting, time and ...