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... use a sharp object to provide route suggestions. It is blocked. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to avoid the following warnings also apply: See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Do not ...Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with the correct replacement batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations....
... use a sharp object to provide route suggestions. It is blocked. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to avoid the following warnings also apply: See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Do not ...Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the batteries. • Only replace the batteries with the correct replacement batteries. In addition, the GPS unit may affect safety while navigating. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations....
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...9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Windows® is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of Microsoft Corporation in the content without the ... the right to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are those of such changes or improvements. Information in any person or organization of their respective owners. These trademarks may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, ...
...9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Windows® is a registered trademark of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of Microsoft Corporation in the content without the ... the right to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are those of such changes or improvements. Information in any person or organization of their respective owners. These trademarks may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, ...
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.... by phone at 0808 2380000. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in order, for product warnings and other important information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
.... by phone at 0808 2380000. In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in order, for product warnings and other important information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
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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 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.
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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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... battery door until it comes off. 2. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on the map. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll through the menus. • Press to exit a menu...
... battery door until it comes off. 2. Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on the map. Replace the battery cover. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Carefully lift up /down) • Press to scroll through the menus. • Press to exit a menu...
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... satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. Press again to choose a language. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Use to an open area, away from tall buildings...
... satellite signals can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your Foretrex you are acquired, the remains solid. Press again to choose a language. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Use to an open area, away from tall buildings...
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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. Press the page button to navigate through the main 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 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. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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.... To clear a track log: 1. To measure distance: 1. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. As you always appear above your position. 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). Using the... Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the map page, press enter. 2.
.... To clear a track log: 1. To measure distance: 1. Use to select fields, and press enter to zoom in. As you always appear above your position. 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). Using the... Map page Your position on the map. From the map page, press enter. 2. Select MAP DETAIL > MAP ORIENTATION > NORTH UP. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the map page, press enter. 2.
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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. If you are navigating to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two...
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. If you are navigating to your destination by default), and a direction arrow in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two...
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...only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. The main menu displays the current date and time along the...and routes. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To customize data fields, press enter. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to zoom in. See page 15 for more fields...
...only) The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Follow the on the Foretrex 401. 1. Use to scroll to select from the list of the screen. The main menu displays the current date and time along the...and routes. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. Use to see more information. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual To customize data fields, press enter. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to zoom in. See page 15 for more fields...
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.... Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. note: Use to a waypoint: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To navigate to select the letters and numbers. Press enter to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Press and hold goto. 2. Select the waypoint...
.... Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint, you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. note: Use to a waypoint: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To navigate to select the letters and numbers. Press enter to edit. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select the waypoint from the waypoint page. Press and hold goto. 2. Select the waypoint...
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... DELETE > YES. Select a new symbol from the list. Press enter to advance to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the waypoint page, select the name. To change the position format, see page 14. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To change the symbol: 1. From...
... DELETE > YES. Select a new symbol from the list. Press enter to advance to access the character menu. From the waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol. 2. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the waypoint page, select the name. To change the position format, see page 14. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. To change the symbol: 1. From...
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... moon phase for a different date. Recording your current location. Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to name the track. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. note: Press enter to view the sun and moon information for a specified date...
... moon phase for a different date. Recording your current location. Select the waypoint you want to them at your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you want to name the track. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. note: Press enter to view the sun and moon information for a specified date...
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From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1.
From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Select a waypoint for the first field. Select NAVIGATE. Press enter to a saved track: 1. To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. Select the track. 3. To navigate to access your saved waypoints. 3. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11 Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1.
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... slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Press enter to go 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. TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show...
... slowly turn in two full circles in or out. Press enter to go 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. TRACK UP shows your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • TRACKS-show...
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ZOOM-select to your saved tracks. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. TRACKS-manage your location. select to access the trip computer menu. Here you can .... CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the elevation page. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on the compass page. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13
ZOOM-select to your saved tracks. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. TRACKS-manage your location. select to access the trip computer menu. Here you can .... CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on the elevation page. VIEW POINTS-view the data points on the compass page. See page 15 for the Foretrex. 13
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...map datum. 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. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour ...time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set timer preferences. You can also enter owner information, such as your location. Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to ...to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
...map datum. 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. Settings • TIME-select a 12-hour ...time zone. • TIMER-show or hide timer page and set timer preferences. You can also enter owner information, such as your location. Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it to ...to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn auto calibration on and off . 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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... compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. See page 25. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15... average vertical distance of ascent. See page 21. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the...
... compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. See page 25. Settings Data Field Options The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15... average vertical distance of ascent. See page 21. JUMPMASTER-enter the Jumpmaster setting. • RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the...