Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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...a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Minimize the amount of the unit's controls while navigating. contain chemicals known to the State... waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of fire or explosion. • Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents ...
...a shortened life span or may present a risk of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Minimize the amount of the unit's controls while navigating. contain chemicals known to the State... waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of fire or explosion. • Contact your product contains or accepts street maps. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other batteries presents ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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.... Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is in locations that may cause undesired operation. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of disregarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference ...the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer...
.... Important Information Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is in locations that may cause undesired operation. Many other Garmin dashboard or friction mount options should only be incurred as a result of disregarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference ...the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that does not obstruct the driver's view of the road. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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.... Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the accuracy or completeness of map data in the area of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that the customer shall be free from any Garmin warranty service station. Garmin will , at its sole option, repair or replace any transportation cost. Category.... This warranty does not cover failures due to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of purchase. Garmin retains the exclusive right to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy...
.... Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to the accuracy or completeness of map data in the area of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that the customer shall be free from any Garmin warranty service station. Garmin will , at its sole option, repair or replace any transportation cost. Category.... This warranty does not cover failures due to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of purchase. Garmin retains the exclusive right to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Foretrex® Features Features Foretrex 301 Foretrex 401 Altimeter No Yes Barometer No Yes Cadence (optional No Yes accessory required) Electronic compass No Yes Heart rate (optional No Yes accessory required) Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Introduction Foretrex® Features Features Foretrex 301 Foretrex 401 Altimeter No Yes Barometer No Yes Cadence (optional No Yes accessory required) Electronic compass No Yes Heart rate (optional No Yes accessory required) Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Introduction i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3 Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map Page 5 Compass Page 6 Elevation Page 7 Trip Computer... 12 Map Menu Options 12 Compass Menu Options.......... 12 Elevation Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner...
... Introduction i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3 Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map Page 5 Compass Page 6 Elevation Page 7 Trip Computer... 12 Map Menu Options 12 Compass Menu Options.......... 12 Elevation Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Press to access an options menu when on a main page. (up on the battery door until it comes off . Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. ... • Press to scroll through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on the map. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint.
...8226; Press to access an options menu when on a main page. (up on the battery door until it comes off . Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. ... • Press to scroll through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on the map. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint.
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Press enter to navigate through the main pages. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press the page button to access the option menus for these pages. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu.
Press enter to navigate through the main pages. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press the page button to access the option menus for these pages. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu.
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... distance: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Using the Main Pages To view the map with north up: 1. As you always appear above your position. The heading indicator shows the direction you are also shown on the map is represented by... the TO field then select an ending waypoint from the waypoint list. 4. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you travel, the position icon...
... distance: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Using the Main Pages To view the map with north up: 1. As you always appear above your position. The heading indicator shows the direction you are also shown on the map is represented by... the TO field then select an ending waypoint from the waypoint list. 4. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you travel, the position icon...
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... slowly turn in two full circles in or out. PAN TRACK LOG-use to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the... enter to go to pan. See page 5 for instructions on the page. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown on measuring distance. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. NORTH UP shows North at the top of the page...
... slowly turn in two full circles in or out. PAN TRACK LOG-use to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show or hide tracks on the... enter to go to pan. See page 5 for instructions on the page. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown on measuring distance. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. NORTH UP shows North at the top of the page...
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...; DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. You can... and pressure. • HEADING-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set position format and map datum. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for your... • ALTIMETER-turn daylight saving time on or off. 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select units of measurement for route leg transition. • MAP-select NORTH UP or TRACK UP and turn auto zoom off ....
...; DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. You can... and pressure. • HEADING-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set position format and map datum. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for your... • ALTIMETER-turn daylight saving time on or off. 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select units of measurement for route leg transition. • MAP-select NORTH UP or TRACK UP and turn auto zoom off ....
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Index contacting Garmin i custom data fields 15 A accessories ii, 22 altimeter 7, 14 B backlight 3 barometric altimeter 7, 14 battery 2 life 26 type 25 buttons 2 D data, transferring 23 data fields 15 ... zoom 13 C cadence sensor 22 compass calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24 F files adding 24 transferring 23 G Garmin Product Support i GPS acquiring signals 3 mode 21 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Index modes 15 reception 21 sky view 21 GSC 10 16, 22 H heart rate monitor 22 L language 14 M main...
Index contacting Garmin i custom data fields 15 A accessories ii, 22 altimeter 7, 14 B backlight 3 barometric altimeter 7, 14 battery 2 life 26 type 25 buttons 2 D data, transferring 23 data fields 15 ... zoom 13 C cadence sensor 22 compass calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24 F files adding 24 transferring 23 G Garmin Product Support i GPS acquiring signals 3 mode 21 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Index modes 15 reception 21 sky view 21 GSC 10 16, 22 H heart rate monitor 22 L language 14 M main...
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or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com May 2009 Part Number 190-01068-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com May 2009 Part Number 190-01068-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
Quick Start Manual
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... free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of items in order, for example, "Press page > enter > select TRACKS." Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you are instructed to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Manual...
... free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of items in order, for example, "Press page > enter > select TRACKS." Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you are instructed to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Manual...
Quick Start Manual
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Buttons ➊ power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off. ➋ page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • ...; Press to scroll through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the map. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual
Buttons ➊ power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off. ➋ page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • ...; Press to scroll through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the map. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual
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Main Pages All of the information needed to access the option menus for these pages. Press enter to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
Main Pages All of the information needed to access the option menus for these pages. Press enter to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
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...Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. Follow the on the map. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map is represented by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Compass Page The compass page guides you are also shown on -screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401... Quick Start Manual From the compass page, press enter. 2. To calibrate the electric compass (401 only): 1. From the map page, press enter. 2. note: Hold the compass level when ...
...Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. Follow the on the map. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map is represented by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Compass Page The compass page guides you are also shown on -screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401... Quick Start Manual From the compass page, press enter. 2. To calibrate the electric compass (401 only): 1. From the map page, press enter. 2. note: Hold the compass level when ...