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...any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are...of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. It is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...vehicle is not designed to replace the need for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps....
...any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your unit contains or accepts street map products, follow these guidelines are...of the road or interfere with California's Proposition 65. It is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...vehicle is not designed to replace the need for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. If your product contains or accepts street maps....
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... you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings and other important information. Go to "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you are instructed to "press" something in a list, and then press enter. by phone at 0808 2380000...
... you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings and other important information. Go to "select" something , use the buttons on the unit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you are instructed to "press" something in a list, and then press enter. by phone at 0808 2380000...
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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
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Table of Contents 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 7 Main Menu 7 Introduction Waypoints, ...Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
Table of Contents 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 7 Main Menu 7 Introduction Waypoints, ...Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15 Timer 20 Timer Options 20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
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Introduction GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21 Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26 Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband.......... 27 Cleaning the Unit and Wristband 27 Specifications 28 Software License Agreement 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 29 FCC Compliance 30 Index 31 iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Introduction GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21 Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26 Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband.......... 27 Cleaning the Unit and Wristband 27 Specifications 28 Software License Agreement 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 29 FCC Compliance 30 Index 31 iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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...exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to navigate to turn the backlight on and off. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Installing Batteries 1. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the... Foretrex on and off. • Press to a specific destination or waypoint. enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge ...
...exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to navigate to turn the backlight on and off. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Installing Batteries 1. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the... Foretrex on and off. • Press to a specific destination or waypoint. enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge ...
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... TIMEOUT. 2. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you remove the batteries, stored data is on the Foretrex and hold to turn the Foretrex on your location. Use to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Using...
... TIMEOUT. 2. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you remove the batteries, stored data is on the Foretrex and hold to turn the Foretrex on your location. Use to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Using...
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Press the page button 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. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed 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 enter to access the option menus for these pages.
Press the page button 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. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed 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 enter to access the option menus for these pages.
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...2. Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. To measure distance: 1. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you are also shown on the map is represented by . Using the Main...The heading indicator shows the direction you always appear above your position. To clear a track log: 1. From the map page, press enter. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves ...
...2. Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. To measure distance: 1. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you are also shown on the map is represented by . Using the Main...The heading indicator shows the direction you always appear above your position. To clear a track log: 1. From the map page, press enter. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves ...
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...and a bearing pointer. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. If you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you are navigating to ...2. The electronic compass (used in the compass ring. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select CALIBRATE. 3. Compass Page The compass page guides you are stationary or walking.
...and a bearing pointer. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. If you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your destination by default), and a direction arrow in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you are navigating to ...2. The electronic compass (used in the compass ring. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select CALIBRATE. 3. Compass Page The compass page guides you are stationary or walking.
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... The trip computer displays your elevation. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 15 for more fields.
... The trip computer displays your elevation. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 15 for more fields.
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... After you have marked a waypoint, you can edit the name, the symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Press enter to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Select OK. Select the waypoint you record and store in the...
... After you have marked a waypoint, you can edit the name, the symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the list. Press enter to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Select OK. Select the waypoint you record and store in the...
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.... To change the position format, see page 14. Select a character from the list. Select a number from the list. 3. Select OK to access the character menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to save and exit. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. Use or enter to select the waypoint you...
.... To change the position format, see page 14. Select a character from the list. Select a number from the list. 3. Select OK to access the character menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to save and exit. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. Use or enter to select the waypoint you...
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... The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to set a beginning point and an ending point. 4. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at another time. 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
... The Foretrex records a track log while you want to view. 3. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to set a beginning point and an ending point. 4. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at another time. 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select a waypoint for the first field. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3. Select FOLLOW. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11
From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select a waypoint for the first field. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3. Select FOLLOW. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11
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...PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the compass menu. Move the pointer to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown on measuring distance. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. See ...of the page. Press enter to go to any point along the track. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to access...
...PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the compass menu. Move the pointer to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown on measuring distance. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. See ...of the page. Press enter to go to any point along the track. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to access...
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PLOT- select to reset the trip data and the altimeter data. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the trip computer page. TRACKS-manage your ... page. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to your saved tracks. VIEW POINTS-view...
PLOT- select to reset the trip data and the altimeter data. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the trip computer page. TRACKS-manage your ... page. Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to your saved tracks. VIEW POINTS-view...
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...use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to automatically update your location. Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to appear when the unit powers on. • TRACKS-set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto ...preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance for the go to automatically turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select units of measurement for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display ...
...use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to automatically update your location. Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to appear when the unit powers on. • TRACKS-set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto ...preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance for the go to automatically turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select units of measurement for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display ...
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• RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. See ...FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. Data Field AMB PRESS* (ambient pressure) AVG ASCENT AVG DESCNT (average descent) BAROMETER* Description The uncalibrated current pressure. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 CONNECT-connect to a destination. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive...
• RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. See ...FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. Data Field AMB PRESS* (ambient pressure) AVG ASCENT AVG DESCNT (average descent) BAROMETER* Description The uncalibrated current pressure. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 CONNECT-connect to a destination. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive...
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... time en route) The estimated time needed to a destination. HEART RATE* (heart rate monitor required) Heart rate in vertical distance. HEADING Your moving direction. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your starting location to reach your final destination. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to...
... time en route) The estimated time needed to a destination. HEART RATE* (heart rate monitor required) Heart rate in vertical distance. HEADING Your moving direction. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your starting location to reach your final destination. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to...