Jumpmaster
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... any part thereof or create any country in this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of such changes or improvements. GARMIN® is a registered trademark and eTrex Vista™ is strictly prohibited. GARMIN grants you a limited license to the Software remain in...
... any part thereof or create any country in this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of such changes or improvements. GARMIN® is a registered trademark and eTrex Vista™ is strictly prohibited. GARMIN grants you a limited license to the Software remain in...
Jumpmaster
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... Constant Setup page allows you to set . A number of K values may range from 3.0 for K-freefall to 48.0+ for auto-navigation to manually navigate the route. K-values are based on the parachute canopy rating. The Jumpmaster Page The Jumpmaster page allows you to fine-tune certain ...above ground level (AGL). For Static jumps, a drop altitude of handling doglegs in HAHO jump types to land. If you want your Vista to determine when you to the Wind Setup page if that information is used in wind direction. Jumpmaster is required. More experienced jumpmasters may...
... Constant Setup page allows you to set . A number of K values may range from 3.0 for K-freefall to 48.0+ for auto-navigation to manually navigate the route. K-values are based on the parachute canopy rating. The Jumpmaster Page The Jumpmaster page allows you to fine-tune certain ...above ground level (AGL). For Static jumps, a drop altitude of handling doglegs in HAHO jump types to land. If you want your Vista to determine when you to the Wind Setup page if that information is used in wind direction. Jumpmaster is required. More experienced jumpmasters may...
Owner's Manual
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... grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any purpose without notice. © Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of GARMIN. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe...
... grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any purpose without notice. © Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of GARMIN. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe...
Owner's Manual
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... the most from your new eTrex Vista, take time to read through this owner's manual in this section are divided into three sections. This manual is organized into : (1) An overview that discusses the feature and how it functions and (2) A detailed Step-by the Index. The explanations for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. The Introduction section provides FCC...
... the most from your new eTrex Vista, take time to read through this owner's manual in this section are divided into three sections. This manual is organized into : (1) An overview that discusses the feature and how it functions and (2) A detailed Step-by the Index. The explanations for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. The Introduction section provides FCC...
Owner's Manual
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... and not become distracted by GARMIN is unsafe to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Vista to pay full attention to ...you are likely to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner's manual. The mounting hardware provided by the eTrex Vista to the exclusion of safe driving practices. dance with property damage and personal...vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Vista to secure the GPS unit so that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers...
... and not become distracted by GARMIN is unsafe to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Vista to pay full attention to ...you are likely to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner's manual. The mounting hardware provided by the eTrex Vista to the exclusion of safe driving practices. dance with property damage and personal...vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Vista to secure the GPS unit so that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers...
Owner's Manual
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... that may damage plastic components. Software License Agreement Cleaning The eTrex Vista is constructed of GARMIN. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry. Do not store the eTrex Vista where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may result. You agree not to decompile... not require user maintenance other than six months. It is waterproof to back up important user data by recording it manually. Water Immersion The eTrex Vista is always a good practice to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. It can cause damage to remove the batteries and dry...
... that may damage plastic components. Software License Agreement Cleaning The eTrex Vista is constructed of GARMIN. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry. Do not store the eTrex Vista where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may result. You agree not to decompile... not require user maintenance other than six months. It is waterproof to back up important user data by recording it manually. Water Immersion The eTrex Vista is always a good practice to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. It can cause damage to remove the batteries and dry...
Owner's Manual
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...retailer is required only when transferring certain types of the manual. Serial Number: * * NOTE: Do not confuse this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of GARMIN MapSource Data to your eTrex Vista handy and connect to the operating software and is required.... The internal serial number is relevant to our website (www.garmin.com). vii Telephone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/...
...retailer is required only when transferring certain types of the manual. Serial Number: * * NOTE: Do not confuse this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of GARMIN MapSource Data to your eTrex Vista handy and connect to the operating software and is required.... The internal serial number is relevant to our website (www.garmin.com). vii Telephone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual i FCC Compliance Statement ii Warnings and Precautions ii-iv Software License Agreement iv-v Maintenance v Warranty vi-vii Product Registation vii Table of Contents vii Getting ..., and Features 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...
Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual i FCC Compliance Statement ii Warnings and Precautions ii-iv Software License Agreement iv-v Maintenance v Warranty vi-vii Product Registation vii Table of Contents vii Getting ..., and Features 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...
Owner's Manual
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...receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol. There are your eTrex Vista immediately. This manual is complete. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.** Setup and Features * Points of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer from GARMIN.... 1 Not enabling WAAS when you cannot receive a signal speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power. A Trip Computer for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Vista, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation...
...receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol. There are your eTrex Vista immediately. This manual is complete. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.** Setup and Features * Points of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer from GARMIN.... 1 Not enabling WAAS when you cannot receive a signal speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power. A Trip Computer for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Vista, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation...
Owner's Manual
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... off after new batteries have been installed. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you manually turn the Compass On, the eTrex Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver 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 On again. Electronic Compass On/Off...
... off after new batteries have been installed. The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you manually turn the Compass On, the eTrex Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver 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 On again. Electronic Compass On/Off...
Owner's Manual
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... THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the Calibration Page. 3. To program a data field: 1. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Data Fields The two user-selectable data fields support this page and can obtain from a map or other reliable source. highlight...
... THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the Calibration Page. 3. To program a data field: 1. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Data Fields The two user-selectable data fields support this page and can obtain from a map or other reliable source. highlight...
Owner's Manual
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... Pages. Highlight the Location Field on -screen button to display the map for the waypoint you want to move a waypoint: 1. With the waypoint highlighted by manually entering its coordinates (lat/lon): 1. Press the PAGE button before pressing the THUMB STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to access the...
... Pages. Highlight the Location Field on -screen button to display the map for the waypoint you want to move a waypoint: 1. With the waypoint highlighted by manually entering its coordinates (lat/lon): 1. Press the PAGE button before pressing the THUMB STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to access the...
Owner's Manual
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...64257;elds are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. RTCM In/Text Out- If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM in on the THUMB STICK to display options. 2. 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. Allows DGPS input using a standard...
...64257;elds are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. RTCM In/Text Out- If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM in on the THUMB STICK to display options. 2. 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. Allows DGPS input using a standard...
Owner's Manual
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... to Navigate", press 'Start' when you turn off the eTrex Vista. The memory is cleared either manually or when you are ready to move about the keypad, enter numbers, and perform calculations. Use the THUMB STICK to begin. 2. Area Calculator This feature ... STICK to display the area traversed thus far. 3. You can save the results temporarily in a data field at the bottom. To change direction, the eTrex Vista begins to store the area as you move about a location or view a saved track. Highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB...
... to Navigate", press 'Start' when you turn off the eTrex Vista. The memory is cleared either manually or when you are ready to move about the keypad, enter numbers, and perform calculations. Use the THUMB STICK to begin. 2. Area Calculator This feature ... STICK to display the area traversed thus far. 3. You can save the results temporarily in a data field at the bottom. To change direction, the eTrex Vista begins to store the area as you move about a location or view a saved track. Highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB...
Owner's Manual
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... bottom of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex Vista and provides unit power from an automobile cigarette lighter. (Shown at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover. Owner's Manual or Quick Start Guide (Included) PC Interface Cable: Allows...local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com and THUMB on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details. Bare wire connections for data input/output. Carrying Holster: Allows easy access to the eTrex Vista when clipped on a belt...
... bottom of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex Vista and provides unit power from an automobile cigarette lighter. (Shown at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover. Owner's Manual or Quick Start Guide (Included) PC Interface Cable: Allows...local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com and THUMB on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details. Bare wire connections for data input/output. Carrying Holster: Allows easy access to the eTrex Vista when clipped on a belt...
Owner's Manual
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...garmin.com for map data transfer provided in the MapSource User's Manual. For this function you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use of data from any MapSource program loaded on the connector with maximum Find features and mapping capability. Connect the remaining cable connector to the eTrex Vista...unit. The eTrex Vista accepts up on the protective cover on the eTrex Vista and follow instructions for information. Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource™ CD-ROM mapping program you need the eTrex PC Data ...
...garmin.com for map data transfer provided in the MapSource User's Manual. For this function you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use of data from any MapSource program loaded on the connector with maximum Find features and mapping capability. Connect the remaining cable connector to the eTrex Vista...unit. The eTrex Vista accepts up on the protective cover on the eTrex Vista and follow instructions for information. Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource™ CD-ROM mapping program you need the eTrex PC Data ...
Owner's Manual
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... B for use with this manual. The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is supported by the eTrex Vista and enables the unit to drive up to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. The PC Interface Cable provided with the eTrex Vista. eTrex Vista Connector Data Cable 64 Ground ...PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are the recommended beacon receivers for more information). The GARMIN GBR 21 and GBR 23 are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the 'Data In' line. The eTrex Vista may not correctly display status or...
... B for use with this manual. The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is supported by the eTrex Vista and enables the unit to drive up to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. The PC Interface Cable provided with the eTrex Vista. eTrex Vista Connector Data Cable 64 Ground ...PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are the recommended beacon receivers for more information). The GARMIN GBR 21 and GBR 23 are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the 'Data In' line. The eTrex Vista may not correctly display status or...
Owner's Manual
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Index Limited Warranty vi, vii Proprietary Sentences 64 Getting Started 1 Glide Ratio 20, 25, 60 Destination (Dest) 20, 25, 60 Global Positioning System (GPS 3, 5, 53, 58, 64, iii Goto Functions 8, 12, 35, 40 Cancelling (Stop Navigation) 11, 13, 18, 40, 46 Goto Line 14 H Handlebar Mounting ...options 57 change data fields 20 copy the route 42 create a reference note for a selected date 55 create a route 41 create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates (lat/lon) 31 create a waypoint using the map panning arrow 30 create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is...
Index Limited Warranty vi, vii Proprietary Sentences 64 Getting Started 1 Glide Ratio 20, 25, 60 Destination (Dest) 20, 25, 60 Global Positioning System (GPS 3, 5, 53, 58, 64, iii Goto Functions 8, 12, 35, 40 Cancelling (Stop Navigation) 11, 13, 18, 40, 46 Goto Line 14 H Handlebar Mounting ...options 57 change data fields 20 copy the route 42 create a reference note for a selected date 55 create a route 41 create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates (lat/lon) 31 create a waypoint using the map panning arrow 30 create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is...
Quick Reference Guide
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...and nearby map features. Operating the eTrex Vista Operating the eTrex Vista 1 Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are placed in your hand. Stored data will not be calibrated (outdoors away from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Remove ...data. Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer Main Menu Satellite Page - Map Page - Displays your Owner's Manual for navigation. Altimeter Page - Provides current elevation and ascent/descent info. Trip Computer - Main Menu - Use the PAGE button ...
...and nearby map features. Operating the eTrex Vista Operating the eTrex Vista 1 Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are placed in your hand. Stored data will not be calibrated (outdoors away from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Remove ...data. Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer Main Menu Satellite Page - Map Page - Displays your Owner's Manual for navigation. Altimeter Page - Provides current elevation and ascent/descent info. Trip Computer - Main Menu - Use the PAGE button ...