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... the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin. myGarmin™, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in this manual may not be used without the express permission of...
... the right to change without the express prior written consent of Garmin. myGarmin™, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may be viewed and to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in this manual may not be used without the express permission of...
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... online registration today! eTrex H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you have any pieces are missing, contact your unit. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at http://my.garmin.com. Optional Accessories For a complete list of this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Take a ...moment to compare the contents of available accessories for use with the packing list on the box. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for product warnings and other important information...
... online registration today! eTrex H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you have any pieces are missing, contact your unit. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at http://my.garmin.com. Optional Accessories For a complete list of this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. Take a ...moment to compare the contents of available accessories for use with the packing list on the box. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for product warnings and other important information...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Contact Garmin i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 2 Operating the eTrex 3 Key Functions 4 Turning on the eTrex 5 Main Pages 7 SkyView Page 7 Map Page 7 Pointer Page 9 Trip Computer Page 10 Main Menu 11 Routes Page 14 Tracks Page 16 Appendix 23 Specifications 23 Interface Formats 24 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 24 Software License Agreement 25 Declaration of Conformity 25 Index 26 ii eTrex H Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Contact Garmin i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 2 Operating the eTrex 3 Key Functions 4 Turning on the eTrex 5 Main Pages 7 SkyView Page 7 Map Page 7 Pointer Page 9 Trip Computer Page 10 Main Menu 11 Routes Page 14 Tracks Page 16 Appendix 23 Specifications 23 Interface Formats 24 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 24 Software License Agreement 25 Declaration of Conformity 25 Index 26 ii eTrex H Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview GPS antenna UP/DOWN keys Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key ENTER/ MARK key POWER key Getting Started External power and data connector (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover LCD display eTrex H Owner's Manual Battery compartment locking ring Carry lanyard attachment slots
Unit Overview GPS antenna UP/DOWN keys Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key ENTER/ MARK key POWER key Getting Started External power and data connector (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover LCD display eTrex H Owner's Manual Battery compartment locking ring Carry lanyard attachment slots
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... on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual To install the lanyard: 1. Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Remove the battery ...
... on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual To install the lanyard: 1. Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Remove the battery ...
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To scroll through a list, press the Up or Down keys. Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the list. eTrex H Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight TRACKS, and press ENTER. Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down, using the UP...
To scroll through a list, press the Up or Down keys. Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to the list. eTrex H Owner's Manual They indicate that you should highlight TRACKS, and press ENTER. Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down, using the UP...
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From any other page, press to exit a page or quit a function. Press to scroll up or down a list or move a slider bar. eTrex H Owner's Manual Press and release to enter data or menu selections. ENTER/MARK key Press and release to turn unit on or off . Press and hold to ...
From any other page, press to exit a page or quit a function. Press to scroll up or down a list or move a slider bar. eTrex H Owner's Manual Press and release to enter data or menu selections. ENTER/MARK key Press and release to turn unit on or off . Press and hold to ...
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... contrast adjustment slider SkyView Page Ready to open the backlight/ contrast window. 2. Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual Press UP or DOWN to adjust the contrast > QUIT to view the timeout options, make a selection > ENTER. 3. Press and hold POWER. Press ENTER to...
... contrast adjustment slider SkyView Page Ready to open the backlight/ contrast window. 2. Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual Press UP or DOWN to adjust the contrast > QUIT to view the timeout options, make a selection > ENTER. 3. Press and hold POWER. Press ENTER to...
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... a menu or return to move the highlight up and down on the screen. Press QUIT/PAGE repeatedly to return to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Press ENTER to the starting page, pressing the key cycles you of...
... a menu or return to move the highlight up and down on the screen. Press QUIT/PAGE repeatedly to return to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Press ENTER to the starting page, pressing the key cycles you of...
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...location Satellite signal strength bar The SkyView Page The SkyView page displays the GPS receiver status. Main Pages Information needed to operate the eTrex is shown when the receiver has gathered enough satellite information to begin navigation. It also shows the ...strength of time that the backlight will stay on. • Advanced SkyView-select the Advanced SkyView feature to view a page containing detailed information on five main pages. eTrex H Owner's Manual...
...location Satellite signal strength bar The SkyView Page The SkyView page displays the GPS receiver status. Main Pages Information needed to operate the eTrex is shown when the receiver has gathered enough satellite information to begin navigation. It also shows the ...strength of time that the backlight will stay on. • Advanced SkyView-select the Advanced SkyView feature to view a page containing detailed information on five main pages. eTrex H Owner's Manual...
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... its scale to display your current position is shown in less detail. Main Pages The eTrex is set to automatically rotate the map as you move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual This shows less area with more area in the upper left corner. To increase the...
... its scale to display your current position is shown in less detail. Main Pages The eTrex is set to automatically rotate the map as you move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual This shows less area with more area in the upper left corner. To increase the...
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...the distance, time to go, and a direction arrow in the direction the arrow is pointing. To select a Pointer Page option: 1. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages Pointer Page Waypoint (Destination) Time to destination Direction arrow (follow this) Selectable trip data Straight line distance to the destination...> ENTER. You must be moving direction line, your heading (direction of the page. If you to determine your heading. NOTE: The eTrex is made and the options menu disappears. The change a data field: From the Pointer page, scroll through the trip information at the ...
...the distance, time to go, and a direction arrow in the direction the arrow is pointing. To select a Pointer Page option: 1. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages Pointer Page Waypoint (Destination) Time to destination Direction arrow (follow this) Selectable trip data Straight line distance to the destination...> ENTER. You must be moving direction line, your heading (direction of the page. If you to determine your heading. NOTE: The eTrex is made and the options menu disappears. The change a data field: From the Pointer page, scroll through the trip information at the ...
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... fields The Trip Computer Page Customize these five fields to show travel information. Select the field to change the fields: 1. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual 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...
... fields The Trip Computer Page Customize these five fields to show travel information. Select the field to change the fields: 1. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual 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...
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...create a route, save and view track logs, or access the system setup features. Mark Waypoint Page Use the Mark Waypoint page to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone. Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight ... the Menu page to the Menu page. NOTE: The unit must state READY TO NAVIGATE before you enter in the position field. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Press ENTER. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol (above the waypoint name) > ENTER. 2. Select TIME > ENTER. 3.
...create a route, save and view track logs, or access the system setup features. Mark Waypoint Page Use the Mark Waypoint page to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone. Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight ... the Menu page to the Menu page. NOTE: The unit must state READY TO NAVIGATE before you enter in the position field. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Press ENTER. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol (above the waypoint name) > ENTER. 2. Select TIME > ENTER. 3.
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... switch to > ENTER. 4. A letter selection window appears. On the Waypoints page, select NEAREST. Main Menu To change the name: 1. Press ENTER. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select a new letter, and press ENTER. 3.
... switch to > ENTER. 4. A letter selection window appears. On the Waypoints page, select NEAREST. Main Menu To change the name: 1. Press ENTER. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select a new letter, and press ENTER. 3.
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... and moon position (if other than current) by entering the date in the Date field. Press PAGE to switch to view the Sun/Moon page. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 To stop navigating 1. Select STOP NAVIGATION > ENTER. This option is located at a specified distance and bearing, using an existing waypoint as the Moon...
... and moon position (if other than current) by entering the date in the Date field. Press PAGE to switch to view the Sun/Moon page. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 To stop navigating 1. Select STOP NAVIGATION > ENTER. This option is located at a specified distance and bearing, using an existing waypoint as the Moon...
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... down number list. 5. 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 Select PROJECT > ENTER. Distance is more useful for navigating to your final destination. With the Project Waypoint page open , press DOWN to move the highlight...
... down number list. 5. 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 Select PROJECT > ENTER. Distance is more useful for navigating to your final destination. With the Project Waypoint page open , press DOWN to move the highlight...
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...first point in the route, and the Pointer page appears giving you selected is currently active. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the first field of the route, and the second field of the route is not included... field of the route highlighted. 2. Note: You can also plan a route using Garmin MapSource on using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory and is highlighted. 4. You are entered into your route, press PAGE. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 Select FOLLOW > ENTER. To create a route: 1. Select the waypoint of ...
...first point in the route, and the Pointer page appears giving you selected is currently active. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the first field of the route, and the second field of the route is not included... field of the route highlighted. 2. Note: You can also plan a route using Garmin MapSource on using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory and is highlighted. 4. You are entered into your route, press PAGE. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 Select FOLLOW > ENTER. To create a route: 1. Select the waypoint of ...
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...ENTER. 4. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. The confirmation window appears asking you if you want to remove. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. The Track Log contains information about each point it ... the top of > ENTER. Select the route > ENTER. 2. You can save the current Track Log: 1. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select a waypoint > ENTER. Select ROUTES > ENTER. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. To save 10 Track Logs. Select ROUTES > ENTER. 2 Select...
...ENTER. 4. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. The confirmation window appears asking you if you want to remove. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. The Track Log contains information about each point it ... the top of > ENTER. Select the route > ENTER. 2. You can save the current Track Log: 1. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select a waypoint > ENTER. Select ROUTES > ENTER. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. To save 10 Track Logs. Select ROUTES > ENTER. 2 Select...
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... page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. 2. With the Menu page displayed, select TRACKS > ENTER. With the TRACK LOG page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Main Menu 2. With the Menu page displayed, highlight TRACKS > ENTER. 2. The saved track is entered select OK > ENTER. When the location is now saved...
... page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. 2. With the Menu page displayed, select TRACKS > ENTER. With the TRACK LOG page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Main Menu 2. With the Menu page displayed, highlight TRACKS > ENTER. 2. The saved track is entered select OK > ENTER. When the location is now saved...