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... part of this manual may not be used without notice. February 2003 Part Number 190-00205-00 Rev. ©2000 -2003 Garmin Ltd. Web site address: www.garmin.com Garmin® and eTrex® are registered trademarks of such changes. hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this...
... part of this manual may not be used without notice. February 2003 Part Number 190-00205-00 Rev. ©2000 -2003 Garmin Ltd. Web site address: www.garmin.com Garmin® and eTrex® are registered trademarks of such changes. hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this...
Owner's Manual
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...1-800-800-1020. 1 This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin eTrex. On Your Mark. . . If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of New Products Connect to operate your on... the home page. eTrex Registration Help us to understand the operating features of the unit. Why should you register your new eTrex, take the time...
...1-800-800-1020. 1 This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for choosing the Garmin eTrex. On Your Mark. . . If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of New Products Connect to operate your on... the home page. eTrex Registration Help us to understand the operating features of the unit. Why should you register your new eTrex, take the time...
Owner's Manual
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... a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of a vehicle equipped with property damage and personal injury. Failure by ... solely responsible for several months. CAUTION: Electronics are likely to operate the eTrex while you are dry before using. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all GPS equipment. WARNING: If you don't expect to observe the proper polarity when...
... a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of a vehicle equipped with property damage and personal injury. Failure by ... solely responsible for several months. CAUTION: Electronics are likely to operate the eTrex while you are dry before using. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all GPS equipment. WARNING: If you don't expect to observe the proper polarity when...
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..., including interference that interference will not occur in a particular instance. Consult an authorized Garmin dealer or other equipment, try to correct the problem by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or ...with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex complies with Part 15 of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The eTrex does not contain any questions or would like additional information, please refer to...
..., including interference that interference will not occur in a particular instance. Consult an authorized Garmin dealer or other equipment, try to correct the problem by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or ...with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex complies with Part 15 of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. The eTrex does not contain any questions or would like additional information, please refer to...
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...entirely replace them. 5 Other features include: Waypoints: Tracks: Route: Trip Computer: 500 with GPS you know the way back home, you 're going. peace of the display. Allows you retrace your Garmin GPS can concentrate on two AA alkaline batteries in battery save mode. And since you always know... where you are located on the sides of up to augment other data, like speed, direction of navigating without the eTrex. It runs for simple, one...
...entirely replace them. 5 Other features include: Waypoints: Tracks: Route: Trip Computer: 500 with GPS you know the way back home, you 're going. peace of the display. Allows you retrace your Garmin GPS can concentrate on two AA alkaline batteries in battery save mode. And since you always know... where you are located on the sides of up to augment other data, like speed, direction of navigating without the eTrex. It runs for simple, one...
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If you start to do something and you don't want to continue, you out of pages. Introduction eTrex Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page • ...
If you start to do something and you don't want to continue, you out of pages. Introduction eTrex Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page • ...
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... Manual Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Carrying Case Protects the eTrex when not in 'Battery Save' mode. To install the... Belt Clip Allow easy access to the eTrex when clipped to the eTrex. MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs An... lighter. Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the eTrex to be mounted on two AA batteries (not ... eTrex and provides unit operation from a PC to your Garmin dealer for data input/output. Auto Power Adapter Provides eTrex operation...use. Connections for MapSource details. See your eTrex. Not interchangeable with Auto Power Adapter 8 Standard Accessories Lanyard ...
... Manual Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Carrying Case Protects the eTrex when not in 'Battery Save' mode. To install the... Belt Clip Allow easy access to the eTrex when clipped to the eTrex. MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs An... lighter. Bicycle Mounting Kit Allows the eTrex to be mounted on two AA batteries (not ... eTrex and provides unit operation from a PC to your Garmin dealer for data input/output. Auto Power Adapter Provides eTrex operation...use. Connections for MapSource details. See your eTrex. Not interchangeable with Auto Power Adapter 8 Standard Accessories Lanyard ...
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...clear view of the satellite signals, and the satellite tracking status. The backlight is timed to stay on for a few seconds while the eTrex performs a self-test, followed by the Satellite Page. Getting Started The Getting Started Section introduces you to turn on the backlight. Press ... TO NAVIGATE" message on the backlight. Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it will take your location. The First Step The eTrex operates on . Press the UP Button to make the screen lighter. The Satellite Page displays graphic tracking of satellites, the strength of the...
...clear view of the satellite signals, and the satellite tracking status. The backlight is timed to stay on for a few seconds while the eTrex performs a self-test, followed by the Satellite Page. Getting Started The Getting Started Section introduces you to turn on the backlight. Press ... TO NAVIGATE" message on the backlight. Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it will take your location. The First Step The eTrex operates on . Press the UP Button to make the screen lighter. The Satellite Page displays graphic tracking of satellites, the strength of the...
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..., Map, Pointer, and Menu. To determine the location of the satellites being used around you can begin using , their proximity to your eTrex to navigate. These pages are two display options on the Satellite Page, select 'Advanced Skyview' and press ENTER again. This page displays the... numbered satellites the eTrex is found on the Advanced Skyview Page also offers the options of the display represents the horizon and the center represents the sky directly ...
..., Map, Pointer, and Menu. To determine the location of the satellites being used around you can begin using , their proximity to your eTrex to navigate. These pages are two display options on the Satellite Page, select 'Advanced Skyview' and press ENTER again. This page displays the... numbered satellites the eTrex is found on the Advanced Skyview Page also offers the options of the display represents the horizon and the center represents the sky directly ...
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..." (track log) The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a real picture of you are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the "real world...", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of where you are going. As you can see your location by...
..." (track log) The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a real picture of you are always displayed in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the "real world...", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of where you are going. As you can see your location by...
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... it to track your moving direction (heading), bearing, position coordinates, elevation, time of the location, the distance and time to the Destination Compass Ring The eTrex is not a magnetic compass. By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you have started a GOTO, a Route or a TracBack. 12 When you're moving with no...
... it to track your moving direction (heading), bearing, position coordinates, elevation, time of the location, the distance and time to the Destination Compass Ring The eTrex is not a magnetic compass. By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you have started a GOTO, a Route or a TracBack. 12 When you're moving with no...
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... create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs or access the system setup features. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the eTrex's more advanced features. With the Main Menu you have found the correct zone. Press the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through menu options and access...
... create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs or access the system setup features. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the eTrex's more advanced features. With the Main Menu you have found the correct zone. Press the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through menu options and access...
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...). Press the PAGE Button and switch to something a little more meaningful such as a waypoint so you can return to it later. ) NOTE: The eTrex must state "READY TO NAVIGATE" before you started (to get the most out of this brief exercise, you'll mark your current location (your location... as HOME. Discovering GPS Navigation Discovering how to use your eTrex is to mark your home for at the bottom of the eTrex. The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page appears with 'OK?' Before we actually mark the waypoint, let's change...
...). Press the PAGE Button and switch to something a little more meaningful such as a waypoint so you can return to it later. ) NOTE: The eTrex must state "READY TO NAVIGATE" before you started (to get the most out of this brief exercise, you'll mark your current location (your location... as HOME. Discovering GPS Navigation Discovering how to use your eTrex is to mark your home for at the bottom of the eTrex. The 'MARK WAYPOINT' Page appears with 'OK?' Before we actually mark the waypoint, let's change...
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... or DOWN Button and select the tab containing 'HOME' and press ENTER. 5. The 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page appears. 6. Heading in the Right Direction The eTrex will guide you the direction to the 'MENU' Page. 2. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the destination. The 'WAYPOINTS' Page appears. 4. The...left , go to our starting location! Getting Started Follow the Arrow The arrow tells you what direction you are on track! 16 Guidance by Garmin The eTrex guides you started using the Navigation Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button to a destination using a GOTO (GOTO means GOing TO a ...
... or DOWN Button and select the tab containing 'HOME' and press ENTER. 5. The 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page appears. 6. Heading in the Right Direction The eTrex will guide you the direction to the 'MENU' Page. 2. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the destination. The 'WAYPOINTS' Page appears. 4. The...left , go to our starting location! Getting Started Follow the Arrow The arrow tells you what direction you are on track! 16 Guidance by Garmin The eTrex guides you started using the Navigation Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button to a destination using a GOTO (GOTO means GOing TO a ...
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... and highlight 'TRACKS'. 3. Getting Started The destination name, distance to the destination and time to stop a GOTO. The speed you 've used the eTrex for a few trips, the map display will display the message "ARRIV- Cancelling A GOTO Anytime you want to reach your destination are displayed at the... bottom of the eTrex and you are traveling is shown at the top of your destination, the eTrex will become a bit messy from keeping track of the screen. Press ENTER. 2. You can clean up ...
... and highlight 'TRACKS'. 3. Getting Started The destination name, distance to the destination and time to stop a GOTO. The speed you 've used the eTrex for a few trips, the map display will display the message "ARRIV- Cancelling A GOTO Anytime you want to reach your destination are displayed at the... bottom of the eTrex and you are traveling is shown at the top of your destination, the eTrex will become a bit messy from keeping track of the screen. Press ENTER. 2. You can clean up ...
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... scale to display your destination. 'SHOW BEARING LINE' displays the path from the Map Page options orients the map to the basic aspects of the eTrex that were covered on the 'MAP' Page. 2. Map Page Options In addition to the direction you press ENTER, the change is made and the Options...
... scale to display your destination. 'SHOW BEARING LINE' displays the path from the Map Page options orients the map to the basic aspects of the eTrex that were covered on the 'MAP' Page. 2. Map Page Options In addition to the direction you press ENTER, the change is made and the Options...
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means the eTrex has lost satellite reception (weak signals). Press the ENTER Button on the right track. The Options Menu appears. Average Speed-the average speed traveled since ... moves when you move to a place that were covered on the Map Page the little grey "man". You should relocate the eTrex or move , and a blinking "?" Once you are traveling. The eTrex will notice on page 12, the following Navigation Page options are available: • Reset Max Speed: this resets the Maximum...
means the eTrex has lost satellite reception (weak signals). Press the ENTER Button on the right track. The Options Menu appears. Average Speed-the average speed traveled since ... moves when you move to a place that were covered on the Map Page the little grey "man". You should relocate the eTrex or move , and a blinking "?" Once you are traveling. The eTrex will notice on page 12, the following Navigation Page options are available: • Reset Max Speed: this resets the Maximum...
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... organize all of the Main Menu selections. Sunrise-the time of sunrise at each of your waypoints. From the Main Menu you to customize the eTrex's features. Remember that pressing and holding the ENTER Button displays your location on page 14-15 explains how to change a data field:... 1. Main Menu Selections The Main Menu turns the eTrex into a powerful navigation tool. Now take a look at your present location. To change the waypoint symbol and name. Sunset-the time of height ...
... organize all of the Main Menu selections. Sunrise-the time of sunrise at each of your waypoints. From the Main Menu you to customize the eTrex's features. Remember that pressing and holding the ENTER Button displays your location on page 14-15 explains how to change a data field:... 1. Main Menu Selections The Main Menu turns the eTrex into a powerful navigation tool. Now take a look at your present location. To change the waypoint symbol and name. Sunset-the time of height ...
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... plan a trip, you are comparable in the route, to each successive waypoint until you reach your trip, you activate the route feature and the eTrex points the way you steering guidance. TracBack, is found on page 16. Routes The 'ROUTE' feature is discussed on the route without needing to...the second. However, the route feature is more automatic. The Route feature is very convenient because it is more powerful because it allows the eTrex to guide you from the first waypoint in that describe the path you can select waypoints from the first waypoint to touch ...
... plan a trip, you are comparable in the route, to each successive waypoint until you reach your trip, you activate the route feature and the eTrex points the way you steering guidance. TracBack, is found on page 16. Routes The 'ROUTE' feature is discussed on the route without needing to...the second. However, the route feature is more automatic. The Route feature is very convenient because it is more powerful because it allows the eTrex to guide you from the first waypoint in that describe the path you can select waypoints from the first waypoint to touch ...
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...items is only one route). Press 'FOLLOW' to activate a route. 26 There are two ways to insert a waypoint into an existing route. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using 'ROUTE' if a route has more than two waypoints. When you select the 'FOLLOW' button, a list with the...create a route: 1. There are two ways to the selected final destination following each waypoint in the route. Plan a 'ROUTE' in the route. The eTrex will not allow the 'FOLLOW' button to the page of the waypoint list. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back to be highlighted if there...
...items is only one route). Press 'FOLLOW' to activate a route. 26 There are two ways to insert a waypoint into an existing route. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using 'ROUTE' if a route has more than two waypoints. When you select the 'FOLLOW' button, a list with the...create a route: 1. There are two ways to the selected final destination following each waypoint in the route. Plan a 'ROUTE' in the route. The eTrex will not allow the 'FOLLOW' button to the page of the waypoint list. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back to be highlighted if there...