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...or access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use of all circumstances. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information ... not stay attached to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It is blocked. airbag field of deployment. • The ...
...or access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use of all circumstances. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information ... not stay attached to the device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. It is blocked. airbag field of deployment. • The ...
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...this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be incurred as a result of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin device. To view the full Declaration of any fines, penalties, or damages that may ... in the glove box. • Do not use of your Garmin product: www.garmin .com/declaration-of the road. Always mount your Garmin device in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may use an internal, non-user-replaceable battery for any ...
...this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be incurred as a result of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin device. To view the full Declaration of any fines, penalties, or damages that may ... in the glove box. • Do not use of your Garmin product: www.garmin .com/declaration-of the road. Always mount your Garmin device in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. • In addition, the GPS device may use an internal, non-user-replaceable battery for any ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail ...against harmful interference in normal use. Garmin makes no guarantee that the customer shall be responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of Garmin. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED... for any transportation cost. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be determined by one year from the GPS device. • Consult the dealer or an...
... of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet that fail ...against harmful interference in normal use. Garmin makes no guarantee that the customer shall be responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of Garmin. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED... for any transportation cost. Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be determined by one year from the GPS device. • Consult the dealer or an...
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... Auction Purchases: Products purchased through an online auction. If applicable, this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for warranty verification. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK...SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. To obtain warranty service, ...
... Auction Purchases: Products purchased through an online auction. If applicable, this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for warranty verification. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK...SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. To obtain warranty service, ...
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.... or its subsidiaries. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. myGarmin™, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may...
.... or its subsidiaries. Information in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. myGarmin™, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of such changes or improvements. These trademarks may...
Owner's Manual
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If any questions while using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for use with the packing list on the box. eTrex H Owner's Manual or go to compare the contents of available accessories for ...product warnings and other important information. at http://my.garmin.com. Optional Accessories For a complete list of ...
If any questions while using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for use with the packing list on the box. eTrex H Owner's Manual or go to compare the contents of available accessories for ...product warnings and other important information. at http://my.garmin.com. Optional Accessories For a complete list of ...
Owner's Manual
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... the proper polarity. Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Stored data is not being used for several months. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. You can... use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Locking pin slot Battery compartment To install the batteries: 1. Remove the...
... the proper polarity. Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Stored data is not being used for several months. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. You can... use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Locking pin slot Battery compartment To install the batteries: 1. Remove the...
Owner's Manual
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...They indicate that you should highlight TRACKS, and press ENTER. Then highlight SETUP, and press ENTER. Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down, using the UP or DOWN keys, and press ENTER after each item. Key-when you are directed to select ...where data or an option can revert to the factory settings when you should select a series of items too long to appear on the screen using the Up and Down keys to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. For example...
...They indicate that you should highlight TRACKS, and press ENTER. Then highlight SETUP, and press ENTER. Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down, using the UP or DOWN keys, and press ENTER after each item. Key-when you are directed to select ...where data or an option can revert to the factory settings when you should select a series of items too long to appear on the screen using the Up and Down keys to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. For example...
Owner's Manual
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...in front of you have lost satellite reception. Map Page Options • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards-when AHEAD is selected, the top of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual A course line is off, press UP or DOWN to your current position. NOTE: A blinking question mark means you are currently moving...When it is fixed from your starting location, while a bearing line changes based on the map. • Show Course/Bearing Line-when using the GOTO function, use this option to show a course line or bearing line to select a map scale. • Hide Waypoints-keeps waypoint symbols and names ...
...in front of you have lost satellite reception. Map Page Options • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards-when AHEAD is selected, the top of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual A course line is off, press UP or DOWN to your current position. NOTE: A blinking question mark means you are currently moving...When it is fixed from your starting location, while a bearing line changes based on the map. • Show Course/Bearing Line-when using the GOTO function, use this option to show a course line or bearing line to select a map scale. • Hide Waypoints-keeps waypoint symbols and names ...
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Select the field to change the fields: 1. Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to be displayed from a list of data fields. 10 To change > ENTER. 4. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page contains five...
Select the field to change the fields: 1. Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to be displayed from a list of data fields. 10 To change > ENTER. 4. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page contains five...
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To change the symbol: 1. Select TIME ZONE > ENTER. 4. Scroll through the selections. Main Menu Use the Menu page to customize the display, transfer information from a computer to the Menu page. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. To mark a waypoint: Press PAGE to switch to ... your waypoints. Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight indicator Use the Menu page to highlight MARK. Press PAGE to switch to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone. Select a symbol > ENTER. To...
To change the symbol: 1. Select TIME ZONE > ENTER. 4. Scroll through the selections. Main Menu Use the Menu page to customize the display, transfer information from a computer to the Menu page. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. To mark a waypoint: Press PAGE to switch to ... your waypoints. Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight indicator Use the Menu page to highlight MARK. Press PAGE to switch to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone. Select a symbol > ENTER. To...
Owner's Manual
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... best times for hunting and fishing for the current date and at a specified distance and bearing, using an existing waypoint as the Moon Phase, for a chosen location and date. Project Use the Project feature to view the sun and moon position (if other than current) by selecting the... 2. This option is located at the bottom of the new waypoint on this page. Change the name, symbol, and elevation of the page > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 The data provided reflects best times for a chosen location (waypoint) and date. Press PAGE to switch to begin navigating. The Pointer...
... best times for hunting and fishing for the current date and at a specified distance and bearing, using an existing waypoint as the Moon Phase, for a chosen location and date. Project Use the Project feature to view the sun and moon position (if other than current) by selecting the... 2. This option is located at the bottom of the new waypoint on this page. Change the name, symbol, and elevation of the page > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 The data provided reflects best times for a chosen location (waypoint) and date. Press PAGE to switch to begin navigating. The Pointer...
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... to the next number in the field. The Routes feature guides you from the waypoint list and place them . A numeric name is more useful for navigating to the new waypoint. 3. However, the Routes feature is assigned to multiple points along a path. Select the correct number > ENTER... To create a route, select waypoints from the first waypoint in the sequence that you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual You need at least two waypoints (up to your final destination. Select GOTO to destination waypoints. Routes Page Navigate...
... to the next number in the field. The Routes feature guides you from the waypoint list and place them . A numeric name is more useful for navigating to the new waypoint. 3. However, the Routes feature is assigned to multiple points along a path. Select the correct number > ENTER... To create a route, select waypoints from the first waypoint in the sequence that you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual You need at least two waypoints (up to your final destination. Select GOTO to destination waypoints. Routes Page Navigate...
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...first field of the waypoints are automatically named based on the Menu page, then select NEW ROUTE > ENTER. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page. Press ENTER. 3. Repeat Steps 2-3 until all the waypoints into the route. After you.... Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route list. Use the Pointer page to 20 individual routes. An empty route page appears with the eTrex H). Note: You can also plan a route using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory ...
...first field of the waypoints are automatically named based on the Menu page, then select NEW ROUTE > ENTER. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page. Press ENTER. 3. Repeat Steps 2-3 until all the waypoints into the route. After you.... Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route list. Use the Pointer page to 20 individual routes. An empty route page appears with the eTrex H). Note: You can also plan a route using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory ...
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.... Select a waypoint > ENTER. Select ROUTES > ENTER. The Track Log contains information about each point it before it reaches 99% of memory used by the current Track Log is saved, the saved track will have a BEGIN and END point. Save the current Track Log and clear it ...and position. When the display shows 99%, it starts overwriting the beginning track points, you start traveling. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual The Insert/ Remove window appears. Select a route > ENTER. 2 Select the waypoint you want to insert a new waypoint in front ...
.... Select a waypoint > ENTER. Select ROUTES > ENTER. The Track Log contains information about each point it before it reaches 99% of memory used by the current Track Log is saved, the saved track will have a BEGIN and END point. Save the current Track Log and clear it ...and position. When the display shows 99%, it starts overwriting the beginning track points, you start traveling. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual The Insert/ Remove window appears. Select a route > ENTER. 2 Select the waypoint you want to insert a new waypoint in front ...
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...the time zone, and Daylight Saving Time. Time Format In the 12-hour time format, the clock functions like a standard clock. eTrex H Owner's Manual Track Setup Use the Track Setup page to customize the way tracks are recorded. • Recording-select ON to record tracks or OFF to change... the time format, north reference, mode, contrast, and back light timeout. Time Page Use the Time page to save the changes. 3. The 24-hour option is full. To delete all tracks: 1. Select the preferred fields > ENTER. Select...
...the time zone, and Daylight Saving Time. Time Format In the 12-hour time format, the clock functions like a standard clock. eTrex H Owner's Manual Track Setup Use the Track Setup page to customize the way tracks are recorded. • Recording-select ON to record tracks or OFF to change... the time format, north reference, mode, contrast, and back light timeout. Time Page Use the Time page to save the changes. 3. The 24-hour option is full. To delete all tracks: 1. Select the preferred fields > ENTER. Select...
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... TIME FORMAT > ENTER. 4. Select 12 or 24 hours > ENTER. To change the time format: 1. Main Menu To change the daylight saving field: 1. Display Page Use the Display page to the Menu page. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Press PAGE to switch to match any time zone in the world.... eTrex H Owner's Manual 19 UTC Offset Use the UTC Offset field to the Menu page. NOTE: The Daylight Saving Time setting does not affect the UTC offset number. Select ...
... TIME FORMAT > ENTER. 4. Select 12 or 24 hours > ENTER. To change the time format: 1. Main Menu To change the daylight saving field: 1. Display Page Use the Display page to the Menu page. To adjust the display contrast: 1. Press PAGE to switch to match any time zone in the world.... eTrex H Owner's Manual 19 UTC Offset Use the UTC Offset field to the Menu page. NOTE: The Daylight Saving Time setting does not affect the UTC offset number. Select ...
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...datum than WGS 84. 20 To change the Map Datum: 1. Select SETUP > ENTER. Change only the datum if you are using a map in conjunction with the eTrex, select the position format (grid), map datum, map units, and north reference to the Menu page. Select UNITS > ENTER... ENTER. 3. Press PAGE and switch to match the map's units. Select a format > ENTER. Map Datums If you are comparing GPS coordinates to the North Pole. Select a unit > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual Select UNITS > ENTER. 2. Select POSITION FRMT > ENTER. 3. Distance/Speed Units Select statute, nautical, or metric ...
...datum than WGS 84. 20 To change the Map Datum: 1. Select SETUP > ENTER. Change only the datum if you are using a map in conjunction with the eTrex, select the position format (grid), map datum, map units, and north reference to the Menu page. Select UNITS > ENTER... ENTER. 3. Press PAGE and switch to match the map's units. Select a format > ENTER. Map Datums If you are comparing GPS coordinates to the North Pole. Select a unit > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual Select UNITS > ENTER. 2. Select POSITION FRMT > ENTER. 3. Distance/Speed Units Select statute, nautical, or metric ...
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... To change the North Reference: 1. From the Menu page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 21 Variance The eTrex lists the variance between Grid North and True North for exchanging waypoint, route, and track data. • GARMIN DGPS-DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT...
... To change the North Reference: 1. From the Menu page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 21 Variance The eTrex lists the variance between Grid North and True North for exchanging waypoint, route, and track data. • GARMIN DGPS-DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT...
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...garmin.com. 22 eTrex H Owner's Manual System Page Mode • Normal Mode-means the GPS is active and running whenever the unit is powered on the I /O format: 1. Select GPS... > ENTER. 4. Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select a language > ENTER. Software Version The Software page shows the eTrex's current software version. To select an I /O format field > select the preferred format > ENTER. From the Menu page, highlight SETUP > ENTER. 2. If GARMIN...; RTCM/TEXT-DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of the GPS signal. • Demo Mode...
...garmin.com. 22 eTrex H Owner's Manual System Page Mode • Normal Mode-means the GPS is active and running whenever the unit is powered on the I /O format: 1. Select GPS... > ENTER. 4. Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select a language > ENTER. Software Version The Software page shows the eTrex's current software version. To select an I /O format field > select the preferred format > ENTER. From the Menu page, highlight SETUP > ENTER. 2. If GARMIN...; RTCM/TEXT-DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of the GPS signal. • Demo Mode...