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..., in the product box for product warnings and other important information. by phone at 0808 2380000. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for example, "Press page > enter > select TRACKS." by... phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you should select a series of items in a list, and then press enter. Manual Conventions When you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In...
..., in the product box for product warnings and other important information. by phone at 0808 2380000. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for example, "Press page > enter > select TRACKS." by... phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you should select a series of items in a list, and then press enter. Manual Conventions When you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In...
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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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Installing Batteries 1. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2. page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • Press .... • Press to access an options menu when on a main page. (up on the map. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery...
Installing Batteries 1. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2. page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • Press .... • Press to access an options menu when on a main page. (up on the map. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery...
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Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. The backlight stays on . Getting Started 2. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Note: Remove the batteries when you are acquired, the remains solid. Using the Backlight...
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. The backlight stays on . Getting Started 2. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you do not plan to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. To adjust the backlight time: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Note: Remove the batteries when you are acquired, the remains solid. Using the Backlight...
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Using the Main Pages Using the 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 Owner's Manual Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
Using the Main Pages Using the 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 Owner's Manual Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.
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To clear a track log: 1. 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 moves and leaves a track log (trail). From the ... . Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. As you always appear above your position. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
To clear a track log: 1. 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 moves and leaves a track log (trail). From the ... . Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position on the map. As you always appear above your position. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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... name of the page. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Using the Main Pages The ...that display distance to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to final destination and speed (by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Compass Page The... by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction.
... name of the page. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Using the Main Pages The ...that display distance to a magnetic compass when you are stationary or walking. The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to final destination and speed (by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. Compass Page The... by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction.
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Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. From the main menu, select SET UP > ... computer displays your elevation. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. See page 15 for more fields. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes.
Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. From the main menu, select SET UP > ... computer displays your elevation. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. See page 15 for more fields. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes.
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... > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To navigate to select the letters and numbers. Press and hold mark. 2. Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you can edit the ...
... > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To navigate to select the letters and numbers. Press and hold mark. 2. Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you can edit the ...
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... to save and exit. Select a new symbol from the list. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. To change the symbol: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The Edit Location page appears. 2.
... to save and exit. Select a new symbol from the list. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary. To change the symbol: 1. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The Edit Location page appears. 2.
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... for a different date. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to view. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. To view the hunt and fish page: 1. Recording your current location.
... for a different date. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to view. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. To view the hunt and fish page: 1. Recording your current location.
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To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select NAVIGATE. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Select the track. 3. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2.
To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Press enter to a saved track: 1. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select a waypoint for the first field. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select NAVIGATE. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Select the track. 3. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2.
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... on the page. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. PAN TRACK LOG-use to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. Press enter to go to pan. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter...
... on the page. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. PAN TRACK LOG-use to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. Press enter to go to pan. Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter...
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... the data fields on changing data fields. Trip Computer Options On the trip computer page, press enter to change the elevation scale. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 SETUP-customize settings for more information on the compass page. ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. See page...
... the data fields on changing data fields. Trip Computer Options On the trip computer page, press enter to change the elevation scale. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 SETUP-customize settings for more information on the compass page. ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. See page...
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...See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance 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. ... NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for the go to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on or off. 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
...See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance 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. ... NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for the go to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on or off. 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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... pressure. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. Set the jump type and information. The average vertical distance of ascent. CONNECT-connect to a destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. •...
... pressure. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. Set the jump type and information. The average vertical distance of ascent. CONNECT-connect to a destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. •...
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... time needed to reach your final destination. FINAL ETA (estimated time of arrival) The estimated time of the crank arm or strides per minute (bmp). Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to the change in beats per minute. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination...
... time needed to reach your final destination. FINAL ETA (estimated time of arrival) The estimated time of the crank arm or strides per minute (bmp). Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to the change in beats per minute. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination...
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... the last reset. MAX ELEVTN The highest (maximum elevation elevation) reached. Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT ETE (estimated time en route) The estimated time needed until you will reach the next waypoint on the route.
... the last reset. MAX ELEVTN The highest (maximum elevation elevation) reached. Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT ETE (estimated time en route) The estimated time needed until you will reach the next waypoint on the route.