Owner's Manual
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... commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. GARMIN reserves the right to this manual may not be used without notice. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of such changes or improvements. April 2005 Part Number...
... commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. GARMIN reserves the right to this manual may not be used without notice. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of such changes or improvements. April 2005 Part Number...
Owner's Manual
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...on items such as Specifications, Accessories, Data Field Definitions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by -Step instruction for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. The Main Pages section (listed in order to understand all of Contents. Thank... you for using the features of the eTrex Vista according to topic. The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty,...
...on items such as Specifications, Accessories, Data Field Definitions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by -Step instruction for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. The Main Pages section (listed in order to understand all of Contents. Thank... you for using the features of the eTrex Vista according to topic. The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty,...
Owner's Manual
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...Have the serial number of your eTrex Vista handy and connect to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of the manual. vii Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty Products sold through an online auction. Telephone: 913/397.8200 FAX: 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Serial Number: .... Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL, U.K. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of GARMIN MapSource Data to better support you by completing our on the Home Page. Telephone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/1794.519222 Product Registration...
...Have the serial number of your eTrex Vista handy and connect to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of the manual. vii Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty Products sold through an online auction. Telephone: 913/397.8200 FAX: 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Serial Number: .... Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL, U.K. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of GARMIN MapSource Data to better support you by completing our on the Home Page. Telephone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/1794.519222 Product Registration...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Features and 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... 57 Calculator Page 57 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications 58 Appendix B: Accessories 59 Appendix C: Data Field Definitions .....60-61 Appendix D: MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E: Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F: Wiring Diagram 64 Index 65-71
... 1 Features and 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... 57 Calculator Page 57 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications 58 Appendix B: Accessories 59 Appendix C: Data Field Definitions .....60-61 Appendix D: MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E: Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F: Wiring Diagram 64 Index 65-71
Owner's Manual
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... geographic location in relation 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. Currently, WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of Interest, Address, and Intersection data must be transferred to operating the eTrex Vista. Wide Area Augmentation System...
... geographic location in relation 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. Currently, WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of Interest, Address, and Intersection data must be transferred to operating the eTrex Vista. Wide Area Augmentation System...
Owner's Manual
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... allow you travel the map display leaves a "trail" (track log) of your present position and direction of changing in increments. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to 500 miles. To allow you with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information. 9 As you to view the map from...
... allow you travel the map display leaves a "trail" (track log) of your present position and direction of changing in increments. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to 500 miles. To allow you with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information. 9 As you to view the map from...
Owner's Manual
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...using the 'Pan Map' feature, a small outline arrow (Map Pointer) can be moved about those features can be downloaded to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. More detailed map features as well as information about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to...location to a point within the circle. In many instances the map displays an 'Accuracy Circle' surrounding the 'Position Icon'. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with the Map Setup Page). Two optional ...
...using the 'Pan Map' feature, a small outline arrow (Map Pointer) can be moved about those features can be downloaded to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. More detailed map features as well as information about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to...location to a point within the circle. In many instances the map displays an 'Accuracy Circle' surrounding the 'Position Icon'. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with the Map Setup Page). Two optional ...
Owner's Manual
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... sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Text - Page - Auto Zoom: On or Off; available only if MapSource Data is used or not. check mark determines if map data is loaded; Those features which Tracks, Tracks Logs, Map Features, or Text Boxes ... track heading or to the road that you see. Points of data will display only to remove map clutter and define map features. MapSource Info - Scale options indicate the point at which have a specified scale or are turned 'Off' are traveling. Tracks - automatically scales the map...
... sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Text - Page - Auto Zoom: On or Off; available only if MapSource Data is used or not. check mark determines if map data is loaded; Those features which Tracks, Tracks Logs, Map Features, or Text Boxes ... track heading or to the road that you see. Points of data will display only to remove map clutter and define map features. MapSource Info - Scale options indicate the point at which have a specified scale or are turned 'Off' are traveling. Tracks - automatically scales the map...
Owner's Manual
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... for repeated use as time format, units of each main page. Allows you to the right appears illuminated. Provides access to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. When the unit is active the light bulb to create and store routes for your current location or a map pointer ...of a Route; Mark Waypoint Page - Find Menu - The battery icon displays the approximate amount of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Main Menu The Main Page Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power, Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window Power, Date...
... for repeated use as time format, units of each main page. Allows you to the right appears illuminated. Provides access to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. When the unit is active the light bulb to create and store routes for your current location or a map pointer ...of a Route; Mark Waypoint Page - Find Menu - The battery icon displays the approximate amount of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Main Menu The Main Page Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power, Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window Power, Date...
Owner's Manual
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... you are two methods of Interest, Street Addresses and Intersections. Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu. For some categories, there are using MapSource MetroGuide data, the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the...
... you are two methods of Interest, Street Addresses and Intersections. Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu. For some categories, there are using MapSource MetroGuide data, the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the...
Owner's Manual
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... of Interest categories: Food & Drink Services Lodging Transportation Attractions Emergency & Govt. The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of categories, you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to an existing route. Entertainment Manmade Places Shopping In many more. When you select Food and Drink from the list of the service...
... of Interest categories: Food & Drink Services Lodging Transportation Attractions Emergency & Govt. The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of categories, you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to an existing route. Entertainment Manmade Places Shopping In many more. When you select Food and Drink from the list of the service...
Owner's Manual
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... Menu. Selecting 'By Name' displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of Interest - (Continued) Once you have selected an item, you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of Interest Categories List. 3. To use the Options Menu for that item. To locate an address: 1. Use the THUMB STICK...
... Menu. Selecting 'By Name' displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of Interest - (Continued) Once you have selected an item, you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of Interest Categories List. 3. To use the Options Menu for that item. To locate an address: 1. Use the THUMB STICK...
Owner's Manual
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... number of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the end of Unused Routes. Display the page Options Menu and select the 'Add To Route' option to 50 waypoints. The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with up to display the Routes List...
... number of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the end of Unused Routes. Display the page Options Menu and select the 'Add To Route' option to 50 waypoints. The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with up to display the Routes List...
Owner's Manual
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... Carry Lanyard: Provides convenient method for MapSource details. Vista Accessories 59 Handlebar Mounting Bracket: Allows the eTrex Vista to be temporarily or permanently mounted on your PC using a background map and downloading them to an eTrex Vista. (Included) PC Interface Cable and ... to your eTrex Vista. See your local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for data input/output. Appendix B To obtain accessories, see your GARMIN dealer for carrying the eTrex Vista. Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Provides eTrex Vista power from ...
... Carry Lanyard: Provides convenient method for MapSource details. Vista Accessories 59 Handlebar Mounting Bracket: Allows the eTrex Vista to be temporarily or permanently mounted on your PC using a background map and downloading them to an eTrex Vista. (Included) PC Interface Cable and ... to your eTrex Vista. See your local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for data input/output. Appendix B To obtain accessories, see your GARMIN dealer for carrying the eTrex Vista. Cigarette Lighter Adapter: Provides eTrex Vista power from ...
Owner's Manual
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... to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to the eTrex Vista Data Port. Appendix D MapSource Setup GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource™ CD-ROM mapping program you need the eTrex PC Data Cable provided with maximum Find features and mapping...
... to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to the eTrex Vista Data Port. Appendix D MapSource Setup GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource™ CD-ROM mapping program you need the eTrex PC Data Cable provided with maximum Find features and mapping...
Owner's Manual
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... Moving a Waypoint 31, 44 N National Imagery and Mapping Agency..... 50 Navigation 4, 8, 17 Data Fields 20 Main Page 16, 60 Options 18 Route 8, 45 Index set GPS Switch 51 set the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54, 56 set the month... 4 Main Pages 68 Altimeter 21 Main Menu 28 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource™ Map Data CD-ROMs 14, 59, 62 Map Datum 50 Map Page 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page, Main 60 Map Page options 11-15 Map Scale...
... Moving a Waypoint 31, 44 N National Imagery and Mapping Agency..... 50 Navigation 4, 8, 17 Data Fields 20 Main Page 16, 60 Options 18 Route 8, 45 Index set GPS Switch 51 set the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54, 56 set the month... 4 Main Pages 68 Altimeter 21 Main Menu 28 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource™ Map Data CD-ROMs 14, 59, 62 Map Datum 50 Map Page 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page, Main 60 Map Page options 11-15 Map Scale...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 3. H ighlight the 'Calibrate Compass' option and then press the THUMB STICK to display the Calibration Page. F NOTE: The eTrex Vista must be charged in your movements and nearby map features. Backlighting/Contrast Adjustment Adjusting Backlight/Contrast To turn the Button backlight On. 2....and navigation data. The POWER button: • Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off. • Press to cycle from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Altimeter Page - Provides a variety of Interest (Restaurant, Museum, Landmark, etc., Street Address, or Intersection), Fishing Hot ...
... 3. H ighlight the 'Calibrate Compass' option and then press the THUMB STICK to display the Calibration Page. F NOTE: The eTrex Vista must be charged in your movements and nearby map features. Backlighting/Contrast Adjustment Adjusting Backlight/Contrast To turn the Button backlight On. 2....and navigation data. The POWER button: • Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off. • Press to cycle from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Altimeter Page - Provides a variety of Interest (Restaurant, Museum, Landmark, etc., Street Address, or Intersection), Fishing Hot ...