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.... by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Press to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. by phone at 0808 2380000. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other ...important information. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product...
.... by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Press to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by completing our online registration today. by phone at 0808 2380000. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for product warnings and other ...important information. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product...
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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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...up /down) • 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 and off . 2. Installing Batteries 1. page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus...menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery door until it comes off . Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to mark a waypoint. • Press to access an...
...up /down) • 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 and off . 2. Installing Batteries 1. page/goto • Press to view and navigate through menus...menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the battery door until it comes off . Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual enter/mark • Press to select options and to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to mark a waypoint. • Press to access an...
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...remove the batteries, stored data is on . From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Turn on for several months. Getting Started 2. Go outdoors to choose a language. To adjust...and trees. The backlight stays on the Foretrex and hold to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Note: Remove the batteries when you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level.
...remove the batteries, stored data is on . From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Turn on for several months. Getting Started 2. Go outdoors to choose a language. To adjust...and trees. The backlight stays on the Foretrex and hold to use the Foretrex for 30 seconds. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is not lost. Note: Remove the batteries when you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level.
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Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to navigate through the main 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. 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.
Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to navigate through the main 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. 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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The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you are also shown on the map is represented by . Select MAP DETAIL > ... measure distance: 1. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. From the map page, press enter. 2. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Select MEASURE DISTANCE 3. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position...
The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of you are also shown on the map is represented by . Select MAP DETAIL > ... measure distance: 1. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. From the map page, press enter. 2. As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual note: Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. Select MEASURE DISTANCE 3. Map Page Heading indicator Position icon Map page Your position...
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... compass ring. If you are navigating to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the compass page, press enter. 2. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. note: Hold the compass...
... compass ring. If you are navigating to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the compass page, press enter. 2. Follow the arrow to ensure maximum accuracy. note: Hold the compass...
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.... The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. From the main menu...
.... The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press to zoom out or to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. From the main menu...
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To navigate to edit. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Press and hold goto. 2. note: Use to select the letters and numbers. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. To ... the list. Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. 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 edit. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Press and hold goto. 2. note: Use to select the letters and numbers. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Press and hold mark. 2. To ... the list. Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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... change the name: 1. The Edit Location page appears. 2. Select DELETE > YES. Select a number from the list. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to advance to access the character menu. Press enter to save and exit. To change the elevation: 1. Select OK to access...
... change the name: 1. The Edit Location page appears. 2. Select DELETE > YES. Select a number from the list. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Press enter to advance to access the character menu. Press enter to save and exit. To change the elevation: 1. Select OK to access...
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... the sun and moon information for a different date. To view the hunt and fish page: 1. Select OPTIONS > HUNT/FISH. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise time, sunset time, moonrise...time, and moon phase for a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. note: Press enter to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and ...
... the sun and moon information for a different date. To view the hunt and fish page: 1. Select OPTIONS > HUNT/FISH. Select OPTIONS > SUN/MOON. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise time, sunset time, moonrise...time, and moon phase for a specified date. 10 To view the sun and moon page: 1. note: Press enter to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and ...
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From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select the track. 3. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Press enter to a saved track: 1. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Select a waypoint for the first field. Select FOLLOW.
From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select the track. 3. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Press enter to a saved track: 1. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Select a waypoint for the first field. Select FOLLOW.
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...pointer to access the map menu. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown.... NORTH UP shows North at the top of the page. Press enter to go to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Compass Menu Options On the compass page, press enter to pan. PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the compass menu.
...pointer to access the map menu. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. MAP DETAIL-set map preferences: • MAP ORIENTATION-select how the map is shown.... NORTH UP shows North at the top of the page. Press enter to go to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Compass Menu Options On the compass page, press enter to pan. PAN TRACK LOG-use to access the compass menu.
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..., press enter to change the data fields on the compass page. CHANGE FIELDS-change the elevation scale. ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to your saved... tracks. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data fields. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes.
..., press enter to change the data fields on the compass page. CHANGE FIELDS-change the elevation scale. ZOOM-select to access the trip computer menu. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to your saved... tracks. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data fields. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13 Here you can clear the track log, pan and trackback, save a track, list saved tracks, or delete all routes.
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...-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set preferences for the go to automatically turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can also enter owner information, such as your name, and set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on... zone for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set timer preferences. You can also select bearing or course for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface.
...-customize compass settings and calibrate the compass. • SYSTEM-set preferences for the go to automatically turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual You can also enter owner information, such as your name, and set it , or AUTO to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on... zone for your time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set timer preferences. You can also select bearing or course for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface.
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... following table lists all waypoints, or restore to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. Data Field AMB PRESS* (ambient pressure) AVG ASCENT AVG DESCNT (average descent) BAROMETER* Description The uncalibrated current pressure. The calibrated current pressure. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 The average vertical distance of...
... following table lists all waypoints, or restore to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. Data Field AMB PRESS* (ambient pressure) AVG ASCENT AVG DESCNT (average descent) BAROMETER* Description The uncalibrated current pressure. The calibrated current pressure. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15 The average vertical distance of...
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GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to descend from your starting location to a destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to reach your final destination. HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL ETA (...
GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to descend from your starting location to a destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to reach your final destination. HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL ETA (...
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... estimated time of movement time elapsed since the last reset. MAX SPEED The maximum speed. NEXT DEST (destination) The next waypoint on the your route. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT DIST (distance) The remaining distance to the next waypoint on your route. NEXT ETE (estimated time en route) The estimated time...
... estimated time of movement time elapsed since the last reset. MAX SPEED The maximum speed. NEXT DEST (destination) The next waypoint on the your route. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT DIST (distance) The remaining distance to the next waypoint on your route. NEXT ETE (estimated time en route) The estimated time...