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... /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "select...
... /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Introduction Product Registration Help us better support you are instructed to "select...
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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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... a waypoint. • 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 Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press... to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2.
... a waypoint. • 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 Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll through menus and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press... to acknowledge messages. • Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off . 2.
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... hold to turn off the backlight before the automatic light timeout. Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level. Turn on . Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. When satellites are prompted to choose a language. To adjust...
... hold to turn off the backlight before the automatic light timeout. Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold it level. Turn on . Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT. 2. When satellites are prompted to choose a language. To adjust...
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Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 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. Press enter to access the option menus for these pages.
Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 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. Press enter to access the option menus for these pages.
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...Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. To measure distance: 1. Select the FROM field then select a starting waypoint from the waypoint list. 5. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The heading indicator shows the direction you are also shown on the map is represented by . To clear a track log: 1. Select...Position icon Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. 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). ...
...Press to zoom out or to edit the speed. To measure distance: 1. Select the FROM field then select a starting waypoint from the waypoint list. 5. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The heading indicator shows the direction you are also shown on the map is represented by . To clear a track log: 1. Select...Position icon Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. 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). ...
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... your direction. To calibrate the electric compass: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when 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...
... your direction. To calibrate the electric compass: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual The electronic compass (used in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when 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...
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... including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to see more information. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. The main menu displays the current date and time ..., trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. See page 15 for more fields. Use to zoom in. To customize data fields, press enter. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. From the main menu, select...
... including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to see more information. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your elevation. The main menu displays the current date and time ..., trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. See page 15 for more fields. Use to zoom in. To customize data fields, press enter. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. From the main menu, select...
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Press and hold mark. 2. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To navigate to edit. note: Use to select the letters and numbers...
Press and hold mark. 2. Press enter to a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you want to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To navigate to edit. note: Use to select the letters and numbers...
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... the number menu. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Select OK to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select a character from the list. Select a number from the list. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. Select DELETE > YES. Select a new symbol from the list. To...
... the number menu. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION page appears. 2. Select OK to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the latitude/longitude field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select a character from the list. Select a number from the list. 3. To delete a waypoint: 1. Select DELETE > YES. Select a new symbol from the list. To...
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.... 3 Use and enter to view the hunting and fishing information for a different date. Press enter to view the sun and moon information for a different date. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select OPTIONS > HUNT/FISH. You can save these tracks and navigate to them at your Tracks The... Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. Select the waypoint you want to view. 3. Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise time, ...
.... 3 Use and enter to view the hunting and fishing information for a different date. Press enter to view the sun and moon information for a different date. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select OPTIONS > HUNT/FISH. You can save these tracks and navigate to them at your Tracks The... Foretrex records a track log while you are moving. Select the waypoint you want to view. 3. Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon page shows sunrise time, ...
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Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select FOLLOW. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Press enter to a saved track: 1. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select a waypoint for the first field. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3.
Select NAVIGATE. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. Select FOLLOW. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Press enter to a saved track: 1. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select a waypoint for the first field. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3.
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... the compass page, press enter to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Move the pointer to pan. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance...
... the compass page, press enter to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Move the pointer to pan. CLEAR TRACK LOG-delete the recorded track log. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance...
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.... ROUTES-create a new route, list all routes, delete all saved tracks. See page 15 for more information on the elevation page. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. PLOT- VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data ...fields. SETUP-customize settings for more information. select to access the elevation menu. See page 8 for the Foretrex. 13 Main Menu Options WAYPOINTS-create a new waypoint, list all waypoints, or view the nearest waypoint to access the trip computer menu....
.... ROUTES-create a new route, list all routes, delete all saved tracks. See page 15 for more information on the elevation page. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. PLOT- VIEW POINTS-view the data points on changing data ...fields. SETUP-customize settings for more information. select to access the elevation menu. See page 8 for the Foretrex. 13 Main Menu Options WAYPOINTS-create a new waypoint, list all waypoints, or view the nearest waypoint to access the trip computer menu....
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...-select NORTH UP or TRACK UP and turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select YES to use automatic time...
...-select NORTH UP or TRACK UP and turn auto zoom off or on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20. • DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast. • UNITS-set preferences for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select YES to use automatic time...
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... and the GPS software version. The average vertical distance of descent. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. The average vertical distance of ascent. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual...
... and the GPS software version. The average vertical distance of descent. BEARING The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. The average vertical distance of ascent. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual...
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... final destination. GLIDE RATIO* The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to a destination. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to the destination elevation. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to descend from your starting location to...
... final destination. GLIDE RATIO* The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to a destination. GR DEST* (glide ratio destination) The glide ratio required to the destination elevation. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual HEADING Your moving direction. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your present position and elevation to descend from your starting location to...
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... maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. MIN ELEVTN (minimum elevation) The lowest elevation reached. NEXT DEST (destination) The next waypoint on the route. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT DIST (distance) The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate...
... maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. MIN ELEVTN (minimum elevation) The lowest elevation reached. NEXT DEST (destination) The next waypoint on the route. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 17 NEXT DIST (distance) The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate...