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... for product warnings and other important information. If any questions while using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex H Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex® H. Contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Introduction Thank you by phone...
... for product warnings and other important information. If any questions while using your Garmin dealer immediately. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex H Owner's Manual Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex® H. Contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! Introduction Thank you by phone...
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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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Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual Stored data is not being used for several months. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the lanyard through the loop, ...To install the lanyard: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the Locking ring counter-clockwise and pulling out. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity...
Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual Stored data is not being used for several months. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the lanyard through the loop, ...To install the lanyard: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the Locking ring counter-clockwise and pulling out. 2. Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity...
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...option can revert to the list. They indicate that you are instructed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. 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. Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should select a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the factory settings when you can be shown or entered. eTrex H Owner's Manual
...option can revert to the list. They indicate that you are instructed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. 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. Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should select a series of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the factory settings when you can be shown or entered. eTrex H Owner's Manual
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... page, press to enter data or menu selections. Press to view its option menu. Press with a main page open to exit a page or quit a function. eTrex H Owner's Manual From any other page, press to cycle through the main pages. POWER key Press and hold to MARK your location as a waypoint. HIGH SENSITIVITY QUIT...
... page, press to enter data or menu selections. Press to view its option menu. Press with a main page open to exit a page or quit a function. eTrex H Owner's Manual From any other page, press to cycle through the main pages. POWER key Press and hold to MARK your location as a waypoint. HIGH SENSITIVITY QUIT...
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... and hold POWER. To turn on , a Welcome page appears followed by a Ready to navigate message after the unit has collected enough satellite data to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice to close. Press and hold POWER. To set the timeout and adjust the contrast...
... and hold POWER. To turn on , a Welcome page appears followed by a Ready to navigate message after the unit has collected enough satellite data to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice to close. Press and hold POWER. To set the timeout and adjust the contrast...
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... five main pages. Press ENTER to move the highlight up and down on the menu. Press UP or DOWN to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual To select and activate an option: 1. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Once at the starting page.
... five main pages. Press ENTER to move the highlight up and down on the menu. Press UP or DOWN to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual To select and activate an option: 1. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Once at the starting page.
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... to view a page containing detailed information on five main pages. A Ready to Navigate message is found on the satellites. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages SkyView Page Options To view the options menu, press ENTER. • Setup Display-change the display contrast and ...message Location Satellites accuracy (estimated) Satellite signals Your location Satellite signal strength bar The SkyView Page The SkyView page displays the GPS receiver status. The map also shows waypoint names and symbols. Press PAGE to destination North pointer Your location Map scale The...
... to view a page containing detailed information on five main pages. A Ready to Navigate message is found on the satellites. eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Pages SkyView Page Options To view the options menu, press ENTER. • Setup Display-change the display contrast and ...message Location Satellites accuracy (estimated) Satellite signals Your location Satellite signal strength bar The SkyView Page The SkyView page displays the GPS receiver status. The map also shows waypoint names and symbols. Press PAGE to destination North pointer Your location Map scale The...
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... move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the map is shown in front of the animated figure. This shows more detail. Main Pages The eTrex is fixed from being shown on the map. • Show Course/Bearing Line-when using the GOTO function, use this option to show a course line... destination. Move to highlight an option, press ENTER. Map Page Options • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards-when AHEAD is selected, the top of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual The map orientation is oriented in less detail.
... move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the map is shown in front of the animated figure. This shows more detail. Main Pages The eTrex is fixed from being shown on the map. • Show Course/Bearing Line-when using the GOTO function, use this option to show a course line... destination. Move to highlight an option, press ENTER. Map Page Options • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards-when AHEAD is selected, the top of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual The map orientation is oriented in less detail.
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... you to cycle through the trip information at the moving for the unit to go, and a direction arrow in the direction the arrow is pointing. eTrex H Owner's Manual To navigate, walk in the compass ring. From the Pointer page, press ENTER. 2. To change is not a magnetic compass. The compass ring reflects your destination...
... you to cycle through the trip information at the moving for the unit to go, and a direction arrow in the direction the arrow is pointing. eTrex H Owner's Manual To navigate, walk in the compass ring. From the Pointer page, press ENTER. 2. To change is not a magnetic compass. The compass ring reflects your destination...
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Select CHANGE FIELDS > ENTER. 3. eTrex H Owner's Manual Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to display the five default data fields. From the ...
Select CHANGE FIELDS > ENTER. 3. eTrex H Owner's Manual Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to display the five default data fields. From the ...
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Press PAGE to switch to access advanced features; Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Scroll through the selections. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight indicator Use the Menu page to the Menu page. Press ... a computer to create a waypoint at your current location or at a location you can mark a waypoint. Mark Waypoint Page Use the Mark Waypoint page to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone.
Press PAGE to switch to access advanced features; Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Scroll through the selections. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Main Menu Menu options Battery capacity indicator The Main Menu Time and date Backlight indicator Use the Menu page to the Menu page. Press ... a computer to create a waypoint at your current location or at a location you can mark a waypoint. Mark Waypoint Page Use the Mark Waypoint page to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your correct time zone.
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... do, select YES > ENTER. Select the waypoint > ENTER. 5. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the numeric name > ENTER. 2. Select WAYPOINTS > ENTER. 2. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual A letter selection window appears. To view the NEAREST waypoints page: 1. Press PAGE to switch to > ENTER. 4. To delete all of the closest waypoints, including their...
... do, select YES > ENTER. Select the waypoint > ENTER. 5. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the numeric name > ENTER. 2. Select WAYPOINTS > ENTER. 2. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual A letter selection window appears. To view the NEAREST waypoints page: 1. Press PAGE to switch to > ENTER. 4. To delete all of the closest waypoints, including their...
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... (if other than current) by selecting the Hunt/Fish option at the bottom of the waypoint unless you enter a new date in the Date field. 4. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 To view the Hunt /Fish Page: On the Review Waypoint page, select HUNT/ FISH > ENTER. This option is located at a specified distance and bearing...
... (if other than current) by selecting the Hunt/Fish option at the bottom of the waypoint unless you enter a new date in the Date field. 4. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 To view the Hunt /Fish Page: On the Review Waypoint page, select HUNT/ FISH > ENTER. This option is located at a specified distance and bearing...
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... to destination waypoints. Select the correct number > ENTER. The Routes feature and the GOTO feature both guide you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual With the preferred digit selected, press ENTER to a maximum of three methods: GOTO TracBack, and Routes.
... to destination waypoints. Select the correct number > ENTER. The Routes feature and the GOTO feature both guide you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual With the preferred digit selected, press ENTER to a maximum of three methods: GOTO TracBack, and Routes.
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... on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page. The eTrex assumes you are at the first point in the route, and the Pointer page appears giving you selected is currently active. Saved routes are entered into your route, press PAGE. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 Select the...upload the route to form a route. To activate a route: 1. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route. An empty route page appears with the eTrex H). Select a destination waypoint > ENTER. Select FOLLOW > ENTER. See your choice > ENTER. Main...
... on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page. The eTrex assumes you are at the first point in the route, and the Pointer page appears giving you selected is currently active. Saved routes are entered into your route, press PAGE. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 Select the...upload the route to form a route. To activate a route: 1. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route. An empty route page appears with the eTrex H). Select a destination waypoint > ENTER. Select FOLLOW > ENTER. See your choice > ENTER. Main...
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Select ROUTES > ENTER. To delete a route: 1. Select the route > ENTER. 2. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. Save the current Track Log and clear it plots, including ... overwriting the beginning track points, you want to delete the route. You can save 10 Track Logs. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select INSERT > ENTER. 4. Select ROUTES > ENTER. 2 Select a route > ENTER. 3 Select the waypoint you travel. Select DELETE > ENTER. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page...
Select ROUTES > ENTER. To delete a route: 1. Select the route > ENTER. 2. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. Save the current Track Log and clear it plots, including ... overwriting the beginning track points, you want to delete the route. You can save 10 Track Logs. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select INSERT > ENTER. 4. Select ROUTES > ENTER. 2 Select a route > ENTER. 3 Select the waypoint you travel. Select DELETE > ENTER. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page...
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... OK. 2. The saved track is selected, press ENTER. 5. When the location is shown on the Track Log page. Select a destination point. To delete a saved track: 1. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Select SAVE > ENTER. The Save Back Through window appears giving you selected. The track is entered select OK > ENTER. Place the highlight on a sub...
... OK. 2. The saved track is selected, press ENTER. 5. When the location is shown on the Track Log page. Select a destination point. To delete a saved track: 1. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Select SAVE > ENTER. The Save Back Through window appears giving you selected. The track is entered select OK > ENTER. Place the highlight on a sub...
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...-restores the factory default settings. Setup Page Use the Setup page to change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units, and to save the changes. 3. eTrex H Owner's Manual If you select Auto, select a resolution for recording tracks: Distance, Time, or Auto. • Resolution/Value-this field works with the Record Interval to set...
...-restores the factory default settings. Setup Page Use the Setup page to change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units, and to save the changes. 3. eTrex H Owner's Manual If you select Auto, select a resolution for recording tracks: Distance, Time, or Auto. • Resolution/Value-this field works with the Record Interval to set...