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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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Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Getting Started 2. When...
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Getting Started 2. When...
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... default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to navigate. If you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of the page. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to your direction. Compass Page The compass...
... default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to navigate. If you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of the page. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to your direction. Compass Page The compass...
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Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide ..., such as your name, and set it , or AUTO to appear when the unit powers on . You can also select bearing or course for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for distance/speed, elevation, vertical speed, and pressure. • HEADING-customize...
Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide ..., such as your name, and set it , or AUTO to appear when the unit powers on . You can also select bearing or course for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for distance/speed, elevation, vertical speed, and pressure. • HEADING-customize...
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...following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. CONNECT-connect to a destination. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster...Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. The calibrated current pressure. See page 25. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. The average vertical distance of descent. Foretrex 301/401...
...following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. CONNECT-connect to a destination. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster...Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. The calibrated current pressure. See page 25. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. The average vertical distance of descent. Foretrex 301/401...
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... of travel to return to the route. The distance (left or right) you must travel ). The total elevation distance ascended. 18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Current time of sunset based on your GPS position. Your average speed. Time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The...
... of travel to return to the route. The distance (left or right) you must travel ). The total elevation distance ascended. 18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Current time of sunset based on your GPS position. Your average speed. Time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The...
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GPS Setting GPS Mode 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Sky view shows the location of the satellites from the main menu. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > GPS MODE. 2. White bars indicate that satellites. Sky View Press enter on the satellite page to switch to use the Foretrex indoors. Select the mode you are receiving a signal. Satellite...
GPS Setting GPS Mode 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Sky view shows the location of the satellites from the main menu. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > GPS MODE. 2. White bars indicate that satellites. Sky View Press enter on the satellite page to switch to use the Foretrex indoors. Select the mode you are receiving a signal. Satellite...
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Power Source: Two AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)* *The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.... high temperatures. no memory battery required Performance Receiver: more than 12 channels, high-sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (Autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous 28 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec....
Power Source: Two AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical* *Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)* *The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.... high temperatures. no memory battery required Performance Receiver: more than 12 channels, high-sensitivity Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (Autolocate) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous 28 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec....
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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 menu...
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 menu...
Quick Start Manual
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... prompted to choose a language. Battery Information The Foretrex® operates on the Foretrex and hold to turn on the battery door until it level. Installing Batteries 1. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Carefully lift up on your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. The first time you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open...
... prompted to choose a language. Battery Information The Foretrex® operates on the Foretrex and hold to turn on the battery door until it level. Installing Batteries 1. Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Carefully lift up on your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. The first time you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open...