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...or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; Optional Accessories For a complete list of this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. eTrex H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for use with the packing list on the box. or go to our Web site at +44 (0) 870....8501242 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at http://my.garmin.com. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep ...
...or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; Optional Accessories For a complete list of this package with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. eTrex H Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you for use with the packing list on the box. or go to our Web site at +44 (0) 870....8501242 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at http://my.garmin.com. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Keep ...
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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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Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Stored data is not being used for several months. You can ... loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover by turning the Locking ring counter-clockwise and pulling out. 2. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the...
Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Stored data is not being used for several months. You can ... loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. Remove the batteries if the unit is not lost when batteries are removed. Lanyard installation eTrex H Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover by turning the Locking ring counter-clockwise and pulling out. 2. Route the strap through the slot in the base of the...
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Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are directed to the factory settings when you can revert to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Field-the location on a .... To scroll through a list, press the Up or Down keys. Key-when you are instructed to the list. You can be shown or entered. eTrex H Owner's Manual 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...
Getting Started Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are directed to the factory settings when you can revert to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Field-the location on a .... To scroll through a list, press the Up or Down keys. Key-when you are instructed to the list. You can be shown or entered. eTrex H Owner's Manual 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...
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POWER key Press and hold to MARK your location as a waypoint. HIGH SENSITIVITY QUIT/PAGE key Press to exit a page or quit a function. eTrex H Owner's Manual ENTER/MARK key Press and release to zoom the map in or out. Getting Started Key Functions UP/DOWN keys From the Map page, press ...
POWER key Press and hold to MARK your location as a waypoint. HIGH SENSITIVITY QUIT/PAGE key Press to exit a page or quit a function. eTrex H Owner's Manual ENTER/MARK key Press and release to zoom the map in or out. Getting Started Key Functions UP/DOWN keys From the Map page, press ...
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... Page Ready to view the timeout options, make a selection > ENTER. 3. To turn off : 1. Press ENTER to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual When the unit turns on the eTrex, the SkyView page appears, followed by the SkyView page. 2. Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice ...to establish its current location (initialized). Turning on the eTrex When you turn on , a Welcome page appears followed by a Ready to navigate message after the unit has collected enough satellite data to...
... Page Ready to view the timeout options, make a selection > ENTER. 3. To turn off : 1. Press ENTER to navigate eTrex H Owner's Manual When the unit turns on the eTrex, the SkyView page appears, followed by the SkyView page. 2. Press PAGE until the SkyView page appears, then press ENTER twice ...to establish its current location (initialized). Turning on the eTrex When you turn on , a Welcome page appears followed by a Ready to navigate message after the unit has collected enough satellite data to...
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... the starting page. To select and activate an option: 1. Getting Started Selecting Options and Entering Data Press UP/DOWN to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to highlight, select, or choose an item in the operation of the occurrence. From any page except the Menu page, press ENTER to...
... the starting page. To select and activate an option: 1. Getting Started Selecting Options and Entering Data Press UP/DOWN to acknowledge the message and close. eTrex H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to highlight, select, or choose an item in the operation of the occurrence. From any page except the Menu page, press ENTER to...
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...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 Main Pages SkyView Page Options To view the options menu, press ENTER. • Setup Display-change the display contrast and ... Your 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 destination North pointer Your location Map scale The Map...
...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 Main Pages SkyView Page Options To view the options menu, press ENTER. • Setup Display-change the display contrast and ... Your 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 destination North pointer Your location Map scale The Map...
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... set to automatically rotate the map as you move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual When NORTHWARDS is selected, the map is always oriented to display your entire route. The map orientation is indicated by a direction arrow. • Auto Zoom ...
... set to automatically rotate the map as you move, so waypoints that has a clear view of the sky. eTrex H Owner's Manual When NORTHWARDS is selected, the map is always oriented to display your entire route. The map orientation is indicated by a direction arrow. • Auto Zoom ...
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... achieved during a trip. • Reset Trip-resets the trip time, trip distance (odometer), and average speed back to view. From the Pointer page, press ENTER. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual Select an option > ENTER. To change is not a magnetic compass. When the arrow is ahead. If you do not have a GOTO or route activated, this... Page option: 1. The change a data field: From the Pointer page, scroll through the trip information at the moving for the unit to a destination. NOTE: The eTrex is made and the options menu disappears.
... achieved during a trip. • Reset Trip-resets the trip time, trip distance (odometer), and average speed back to view. From the Pointer page, press ENTER. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual Select an option > ENTER. To change is not a magnetic compass. When the arrow is ahead. If you do not have a GOTO or route activated, this... Page option: 1. The change a data field: From the Pointer page, scroll through the trip information at the moving for the unit to a destination. NOTE: The eTrex is made and the options menu disappears.
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... fields. Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to show travel information. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual From the Trip Computer page, press ENTER. 2. Selectable data fields The Trip Computer Page Customize these five fields to be displayed from a list of data...
... fields. Trip Computer Page Options • Change Fields-use the CHANGE FIELDS option to select the data to show travel information. Select an option > ENTER. 5. eTrex H Owner's Manual From the Trip Computer page, press ENTER. 2. Selectable data fields The Trip Computer Page Customize these five fields to be displayed from a list of data...
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..., and organize your waypoints. NOTE: The unit must state READY TO NAVIGATE before you have found your current location or at your correct time zone. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Press PAGE to switch to create a waypoint at a location you enter in the position field. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol...
..., and organize your waypoints. NOTE: The unit must state READY TO NAVIGATE before you have found your current location or at your correct time zone. eTrex H Owner's Manual 11 Press PAGE to switch to create a waypoint at a location you enter in the position field. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol...
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... view the NEAREST waypoints page: 1. Select the waypoint > ENTER. A GOTO is straight line navigation to the Menu page. 2. To start a GOTO: 1. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER. To select a waypoint: 1. Select a letter > ENTER. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the numeric name > ENTER. 2. The Nearest Waypoints page appears, showing...
... view the NEAREST waypoints page: 1. Select the waypoint > ENTER. A GOTO is straight line navigation to the Menu page. 2. To start a GOTO: 1. Select GOTO > ENTER. 12 eTrex H Owner's Manual Select OK > ENTER. To select a waypoint: 1. Select a letter > ENTER. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the numeric name > ENTER. 2. The Nearest Waypoints page appears, showing...
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... for the current date and at the bottom of the new waypoint on this page. Press PAGE to switch to view the Sun/Moon page. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 Select STOP NAVIGATION > ENTER. Change the name, symbol, and elevation of the Hunt/Fish page. The data provided reflects best times for a chosen location...
... for the current date and at the bottom of the new waypoint on this page. Press PAGE to switch to view the Sun/Moon page. 2. eTrex H Owner's Manual 13 Select STOP NAVIGATION > ENTER. Change the name, symbol, and elevation of the Hunt/Fish page. The data provided reflects best times for a chosen location...
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... a waypoint on this page as well. Press ENTER. 4. The Routes feature and the GOTO feature both guide you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Menu To project a waypoint: 1. Select PROJECT > ENTER. With the Project Waypoint page open , press DOWN to move the highlight to destination waypoints. Routes Page...
... a waypoint on this page as well. Press ENTER. 4. The Routes feature and the GOTO feature both guide you reach one of 125) linked together 14 eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Menu To project a waypoint: 1. Select PROJECT > ENTER. With the Project Waypoint page open , press DOWN to move the highlight to destination waypoints. Routes Page...
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...PAGE. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route list. To create a route: 1. Press ENTER. 3. The eTrex assumes you are at the first point ...the route. Select a destination waypoint > ENTER. Use the Pointer page to form a route. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 to provide steering guidance. Saved routes are automatically named based on the first and last ...first field of the route, and the second field of your Garmin dealer for more information on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page, with an arrow indicating which ...
...PAGE. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route list. To create a route: 1. Press ENTER. 3. The eTrex assumes you are at the first point ...the route. Select a destination waypoint > ENTER. Use the Pointer page to form a route. eTrex H Owner's Manual 15 to provide steering guidance. Saved routes are automatically named based on the first and last ...first field of the route, and the second field of your Garmin dealer for more information on using Garmin MapSource on the Routes page, with an arrow indicating which ...
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Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. To remove a waypoint from a route: 1. From the Menu page. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. The percentage of the Tracks page. After a ... ENTER. 2. To save 10 Track Logs. Select ROUTES > ENTER. You can save the current Track Log: 1. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Menu Editing a Route To insert a waypoint into a route: 1. The Insert/ Remove window appears. Select YES > ENTER. The Track Log starts recording as soon ...
Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. To remove a waypoint from a route: 1. From the Menu page. Tracks Page The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on or off, and change the way tracks are recorded. The percentage of the Tracks page. After a ... ENTER. 2. To save 10 Track Logs. Select ROUTES > ENTER. You can save the current Track Log: 1. From the Menu page, select TRACKS > ENTER. 16 eTrex H Owner's Manual Main Menu Editing a Route To insert a waypoint into a route: 1. The Insert/ Remove window appears. Select YES > ENTER. The Track Log starts recording as soon ...
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... a saved track: 1. Select the name > ENTER. 4. Select the correct character > ENTER. To start TracBack Navigation: 1. With the TRACK LOG page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Select SAVE > ENTER. With the Menu page displayed, highlight TRACKS > ENTER. 2. To delete a saved track: 1. Select the preferred option > ENTER. The Save Back Through...
... a saved track: 1. Select the name > ENTER. 4. Select the correct character > ENTER. To start TracBack Navigation: 1. With the TRACK LOG page shown select a SAVED TRACK > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual 17 Select SAVE > ENTER. With the Menu page displayed, highlight TRACKS > ENTER. 2. To delete a saved track: 1. Select the preferred option > ENTER. The Save Back Through...
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... a standard clock. From the Track Log page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. To use the Track Setup page: 1. To restore the default Track settings, select DEFAULTS > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual
... a standard clock. From the Track Log page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. To use the Track Setup page: 1. To restore the default Track settings, select DEFAULTS > ENTER. eTrex H Owner's Manual