Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints Page 22 Review Waypoint Page 23 Routes 25 Tracks 28 Setup Menu 31 Appendices 40-51 Appendix A: Specifications 40 Appendix B: What is GPS 41 Appendix C: Satellite Reception Tips 42 Appendix D: Time Offset Chart 44 Appendix E: Wiring Diagram 45 Appendix F: Troubleshooting 46 Appendix G: FAQs 47 Appendix H: Index 49 Warranty...
... Waypoints Page 22 Review Waypoint Page 23 Routes 25 Tracks 28 Setup Menu 31 Appendices 40-51 Appendix A: Specifications 40 Appendix B: What is GPS 41 Appendix C: Satellite Reception Tips 42 Appendix D: Time Offset Chart 44 Appendix E: Wiring Diagram 45 Appendix F: Troubleshooting 46 Appendix G: FAQs 47 Appendix H: Index 49 Warranty...
Owner's Manual
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...in a place where the driver or passengers are driving. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex to pay full attention to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an ... of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all GPS equipment. Although the eTrex is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become distracted by the...
...in a place where the driver or passengers are driving. CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex to pay full attention to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an ... of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all GPS equipment. Although the eTrex is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become distracted by the...
Owner's Manual
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...to determining your view of the display. From these basic features, your Garmin GPS can concentrate on what you retrace your GPS provides other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace them. 5 All.... And once you to navigate a course of up to 50 waypoints in sequence. Introduction The eTrex is designed to augment other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination..., and more critical benefit; It is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks let you set out to do and enjoy the great...
...to determining your view of the display. From these basic features, your Garmin GPS can concentrate on what you retrace your GPS provides other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace them. 5 All.... And once you to navigate a course of up to 50 waypoints in sequence. Introduction The eTrex is designed to augment other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination..., and more critical benefit; It is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks let you set out to do and enjoy the great...
Owner's Manual
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Connections for Garmin VHF 720, 725, and 725e, or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs An excellent tool for transfer of data from a PC to the eTrex. Introduction Accessories Auto Power Adapter - Auto Power Adapter Provides eTrex operation from an automobile ...the battery cover by turning the D-ring on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your Garmin dealer for convenient carrying. Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on the bottom of the unit 1/4 turn clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity. Converts 12VDC ...
Connections for Garmin VHF 720, 725, and 725e, or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs An excellent tool for transfer of data from a PC to the eTrex. Introduction Accessories Auto Power Adapter - Auto Power Adapter Provides eTrex operation from an automobile ...the battery cover by turning the D-ring on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your Garmin dealer for convenient carrying. Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on the bottom of the unit 1/4 turn clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity. Converts 12VDC ...
Owner's Manual
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... DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the "real world", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. As you are ahead of the animated figure. Map Page Basics North Pointer...
... DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the "real world", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. As you are ahead of the animated figure. Map Page Basics North Pointer...
Owner's Manual
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... the symbols and highlight the house symbol. You'll find the MARK option on the 'MENU' Page. Discovering GPS Navigation Discovering how to get the most out of the eTrex. Press the PAGE Button and switch to highlight the small flag symbol and press ENTER. To change the symbol... the Fun Begin! The Elevation and Position Coordinates are displayed at least the time noted for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex guide you back to walk for at the bottom of the 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page and the 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page. 14 To Mark a Waypoint: 1. Press...
... the symbols and highlight the house symbol. You'll find the MARK option on the 'MENU' Page. Discovering GPS Navigation Discovering how to get the most out of the eTrex. Press the PAGE Button and switch to highlight the small flag symbol and press ENTER. To change the symbol... the Fun Begin! The Elevation and Position Coordinates are displayed at least the time noted for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex guide you back to walk for at the bottom of the 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page and the 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page. 14 To Mark a Waypoint: 1. Press...
Owner's Manual
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Data Entry Pages exist for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. We recommend surfing the net for the User Grid Format and the User Datum Setup. There are also excellent navigation and GPS articles available on grids and datums we recommend you to the page of ... the 'POSITION FRMT' field. Press PAGE to get back to approximate custom-designed grids. The map datum is usually listed in the eTrex should only change the Position Format (grid): 1. If you are comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map or other reference, the map datum in the title block of...
Data Entry Pages exist for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. We recommend surfing the net for the User Grid Format and the User Datum Setup. There are also excellent navigation and GPS articles available on grids and datums we recommend you to the page of ... the 'POSITION FRMT' field. Press PAGE to get back to approximate custom-designed grids. The map datum is usually listed in the eTrex should only change the Position Format (grid): 1. If you are comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map or other reference, the map datum in the title block of...
Owner's Manual
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...input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and supports the output of location and velocity information. • NONE - allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT - allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format without...8226; RTCM/NMEA- Interface Page The interface options will allow you to connect and use devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS) beacon receivers with the eTrex. Below is self-tuning. Input/Output Settings The 'Interface' Settings Page allows you to use your beacon...
...input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and supports the output of location and velocity information. • NONE - allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT - allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format without...8226; RTCM/NMEA- Interface Page The interface options will allow you to connect and use devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS) beacon receivers with the eTrex. Below is self-tuning. Input/Output Settings The 'Interface' Settings Page allows you to use your beacon...
Owner's Manual
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... can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select 'User' from the Beacon pop-up list to the page of your eTrex. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight the 'SETUP' field. Press ENTER. The normal mode is more sensitive to the 'MENU' Page...; Battery Save • Demo (Demonstration) Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on the 'I /O Format: 1. A 'BATTERY LOW' message appears at the bottom of every page when there are approximately ten minutes of battery life left (when using alkaline batteries). 38 If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is selected, additional fi...
... can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select 'User' from the Beacon pop-up list to the page of your eTrex. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight the 'SETUP' field. Press ENTER. The normal mode is more sensitive to the 'MENU' Page...; Battery Save • Demo (Demonstration) Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on the 'I /O Format: 1. A 'BATTERY LOW' message appears at the bottom of every page when there are approximately ten minutes of battery life left (when using alkaline batteries). 38 If 'Garmin DGPS' or 'RTCM/NMEA' format is selected, additional fi...
Owner's Manual
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... to return to turn the GPS off (the unit's GPS receiver will turn off ). If you select the 'DEMO' mode, a window appears at the bottom of the screen asking you to verify that you want to the page of the eTrex to the 'MENU' Page. Battery Save The eTrex's batteries will not power off...SYSTEM' Page appears. 3. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight the 'SETUP' field. Press the UP or DOWN Button to know about the Garmin eTrex. You now know all there is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of your choice. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Demo Mode The...
... to return to turn the GPS off (the unit's GPS receiver will turn off ). If you select the 'DEMO' mode, a window appears at the bottom of the screen asking you to verify that you want to the page of the eTrex to the 'MENU' Page. Battery Save The eTrex's batteries will not power off...SYSTEM' Page appears. 3. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight the 'SETUP' field. Press the UP or DOWN Button to know about the Garmin eTrex. You now know all there is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of your choice. Press ENTER. Press ENTER. Demo Mode The...
Owner's Manual
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...determines elevation or altitude. Meanwhile, receivers used on the surface of the weather. A fourth signal is required to calculate satellite position and almanac data. is GPS? 41 GPS consists of a constellation of ...this amazing technology to civilians for the satellites. It's a technology that pinpoints a user's location anywhere in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets. Appendix B What is a navigation revolution. Designed by the military, the GPS System was made available to hunt, fish, hike...
...determines elevation or altitude. Meanwhile, receivers used on the surface of the weather. A fourth signal is required to calculate satellite position and almanac data. is GPS? 41 GPS consists of a constellation of ...this amazing technology to civilians for the satellites. It's a technology that pinpoints a user's location anywhere in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets. Appendix B What is a navigation revolution. Designed by the military, the GPS System was made available to hunt, fish, hike...
Owner's Manual
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... of external devices, including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the eTrex. The optional PC Interface Cable allows you to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. Refer to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see the Garmin web site www.garmin.com for ordering information). The input/output lines...
... of external devices, including PC's, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Other beacon receivers with the eTrex. The optional PC Interface Cable allows you to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. Refer to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see the Garmin web site www.garmin.com for ordering information). The input/output lines...
Owner's Manual
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...Adapter converts 12 VDC to a new location with auto power adapters designed for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with a clear view of the sky. 2. move to 3 VDC output for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195. 46 Navigation information is configured to ...make sure the eTrex is based on : 1. If you are standing still, the information is not a magnetic compass ...
...Adapter converts 12 VDC to a new location with auto power adapters designed for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with a clear view of the sky. 2. move to 3 VDC output for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195. 46 Navigation information is configured to ...make sure the eTrex is based on : 1. If you are standing still, the information is not a magnetic compass ...
Owner's Manual
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... Using differential techniques, the eTrex can vary by U.S. The eTrex is not uncommon to within 15 meters without the DoD-imposed Selective Availability (S/A). Make sure that will effect the accuracy of the GPS receiver is accurate to everyone. Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world...readings, and this especially applies to use the eTrex? Do I need to subscribe to a service to GPS altitude measurements. No. The altitude reading on your eTrex. No. taxpayers' dollars. Reception of degradation being imposed. The eTrex is the geometry of the satellites in any ...
... Using differential techniques, the eTrex can vary by U.S. The eTrex is not uncommon to within 15 meters without the DoD-imposed Selective Availability (S/A). Make sure that will effect the accuracy of the GPS receiver is accurate to everyone. Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world...readings, and this especially applies to use the eTrex? Do I need to subscribe to a service to GPS altitude measurements. No. The altitude reading on your eTrex. No. taxpayers' dollars. Reception of degradation being imposed. The eTrex is the geometry of the satellites in any ...
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A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 19 B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 39 Battery Save Mode 39 Beacon Receiver 37, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 27 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 34 Daylight Savings ... E Edit Waypoints 14-15, 20-21 Elevation 20, 21 F FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Frequently Asked Questions 47-48 G Getting Started 9-17 GOTO 16, 17, 23 GPS 41 GPS Accuracy 47 Grid Formats 47-48 H Heading 19 Appendices Appendix H Index 49
A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 19 B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 39 Battery Save Mode 39 Beacon Receiver 37, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 27 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 34 Daylight Savings ... E Edit Waypoints 14-15, 20-21 Elevation 20, 21 F FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Frequently Asked Questions 47-48 G Getting Started 9-17 GOTO 16, 17, 23 GPS 41 GPS Accuracy 47 Grid Formats 47-48 H Heading 19 Appendices Appendix H Index 49
Quick Start Guide
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... ENTER button to make the screen lighter. The backlight is applied, press the PAGE button to set the correct time. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to find your Owner's Manual to switch between pages. The PAGE Button: •... Welcome Page SkyView Page "Ready To Navigate" 6 Backlighting and Contrast To turn the unit on. eTrex Description 1 eTrex Description 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery...
... ENTER button to make the screen lighter. The backlight is applied, press the PAGE button to set the correct time. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to find your Owner's Manual to switch between pages. The PAGE Button: •... Welcome Page SkyView Page "Ready To Navigate" 6 Backlighting and Contrast To turn the unit on. eTrex Description 1 eTrex Description 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery...