Owner's Manual
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...Where Driver's Field of Vision is Blocked WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Legend to secure the GPS unit so that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S ...'s operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Failure by GARMIN is in motion could result in an accident or collision with California's Proposition 65. Do Not Mount Over Air Bag Panels Do Not Mount in...
...Where Driver's Field of Vision is Blocked WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Legend to secure the GPS unit so that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S ...'s operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Failure by GARMIN is in motion could result in an accident or collision with California's Proposition 65. Do Not Mount Over Air Bag Panels Do Not Mount in...
Owner's Manual
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...data to some degree. iv tion and code of America copyright laws and international copyright trea- Virtually all GPS equipment. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. GARMIN grants you a limited license to use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which could affect ...performance of the product. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the United States of the Software are valuable trade Although the eTrex Legend is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Title, ownership rights and intellectual ...
...data to some degree. iv tion and code of America copyright laws and international copyright trea- Virtually all GPS equipment. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. GARMIN grants you a limited license to use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which could affect ...performance of the product. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the United States of the Software are valuable trade Although the eTrex Legend is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Title, ownership rights and intellectual ...
Owner's Manual
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...completed or the POWER button is not lost when the batteries are placed into the back of the unit. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The eTrex Legend operates on two "AA" batteries (not included), which are removed. Stored data is pressed again. To install batteries: 1. ies can ... page on the backlighting: Press the POWER button to Adjust Contrast 3 To turn on the unit. When using 'Battery Saver' or 'Use With GPS Off' mode when not navigating, Alkaline batter- Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn . Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used batteries...
...completed or the POWER button is not lost when the batteries are placed into the back of the unit. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The eTrex Legend operates on two "AA" batteries (not included), which are removed. Stored data is pressed again. To install batteries: 1. ies can ... page on the backlighting: Press the POWER button to Adjust Contrast 3 To turn on the unit. When using 'Battery Saver' or 'Use With GPS Off' mode when not navigating, Alkaline batter- Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn . Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used batteries...
Owner's Manual
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...Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability produces a more about the WAAS System, access the Federal Aviation Administration web site (http.//gps.faa.gov/). 5 When differential correction data has been received for navigation, and shows your current location showing satellites and their signals...35 and 'D' in . Satellites and their assigned numbers. WAAS Satellite is received and then they appear darkened in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites Your location coordinates and Elevation The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you at the sky from ...
...Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability produces a more about the WAAS System, access the Federal Aviation Administration web site (http.//gps.faa.gov/). 5 When differential correction data has been received for navigation, and shows your current location showing satellites and their signals...35 and 'D' in . Satellites and their assigned numbers. WAAS Satellite is received and then they appear darkened in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites Your location coordinates and Elevation The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you at the sky from ...
Owner's Manual
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... the 'Track Up' or 'North Up' option (depending on which is obstructed, or you turn the unit on the THUMB STICK to Normal GPS operation. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this option when you are more accurate elevation, if known, to ...page and then press it in to activate. New Location - New Elevation - This gives the unit reference information and speeds satellite acquisition. The eTrex Legend stops tracking satellites and should not be used the unit, select the 'New Location' and then the 'Use Map' options to approximate your ...
... the 'Track Up' or 'North Up' option (depending on which is obstructed, or you turn the unit on the THUMB STICK to Normal GPS operation. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this option when you are more accurate elevation, if known, to ...page and then press it in to activate. New Location - New Elevation - This gives the unit reference information and speeds satellite acquisition. The eTrex Legend stops tracking satellites and should not be used the unit, select the 'New Location' and then the 'Use Map' options to approximate your ...
Owner's Manual
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...GPS signals do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover. To enter a new location: 1. At least three satellite signals are four options for faster map drawing). Select this option if you have moved hundreds of the sky is not (date provided). Continue Acquiring - The eTrex Legend... press in to your new location automatically. If you last used the unit). Select this option if you choose 'Auto' the eTrex Legend determines your location on the map and press it in on satellite signals to speed acquisition. Highlight 'New Location' and press in...
...GPS signals do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover. To enter a new location: 1. At least three satellite signals are four options for faster map drawing). Select this option if you have moved hundreds of the sky is not (date provided). Continue Acquiring - The eTrex Legend... press in to your new location automatically. If you last used the unit). Select this option if you choose 'Auto' the eTrex Legend determines your location on the map and press it in on satellite signals to speed acquisition. Highlight 'New Location' and press in...
Owner's Manual
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... the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in to the unit from an optional GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. When using MapSource data, the word 'mapsource' displays below the map scale. If you zoom in the 'Units' field of travel... the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to change the map scale in defining your location. The eTrex Legend uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in order to show more accurate your location to ZOOM the map scale rapidly.
... the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in to the unit from an optional GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. When using MapSource data, the word 'mapsource' displays below the map scale. If you zoom in the 'Units' field of travel... the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to change the map scale in defining your location. The eTrex Legend uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in order to show more accurate your location to ZOOM the map scale rapidly.
Owner's Manual
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... Fields Hidden Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Hide/Show Data Fields The 'Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields' option allows you to view GPS navigation data in to display the Options Menu. 2. When hidden, more map area is displayed. To hide or show Nav Status: Select 'Hide' or 'Show... on the page, and to place it in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of GPS positioning. When there is no active navigation, the 'Stop Navigation' option is "grayed out" and is non-functional.
... Fields Hidden Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Hide/Show Data Fields The 'Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields' option allows you to view GPS navigation data in to display the Options Menu. 2. When hidden, more map area is displayed. To hide or show Nav Status: Select 'Hide' or 'Show... on the page, and to place it in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of GPS positioning. When there is no active navigation, the 'Stop Navigation' option is "grayed out" and is non-functional.
Owner's Manual
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... Goto, Track or Route (in other words: not traveling to a recorded destination), the window at the top of the page displays the status of the GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your destination (bearing) relative to indicate the direction of navigation data. The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you to...
... Goto, Track or Route (in other words: not traveling to a recorded destination), the window at the top of the page displays the status of the GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your destination (bearing) relative to indicate the direction of navigation data. The Bent (Bearing) Pointer arrow alerts you to...
Owner's Manual
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... Format Options Menu Map Datum Options Menu Distance/Speed Options Vertical Speed Options Elevation Options Depth Options 44 Units Page The Units features are comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map, chart, or other reference.
... Format Options Menu Map Datum Options Menu Distance/Speed Options Vertical Speed Options Elevation Options Depth Options 44 Units Page The Units features are comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map, chart, or other reference.
Owner's Manual
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...23) directly from different input/output serial data formats. Refer to activate it. GARMIN DGPS - Text Out - Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 and DGPS tuning. If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM in on the THUMB STICK to exchange waypoint, track, and...a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. This feature is used to display options. 2. Main Menu Setup Options GARMIN Mode with No Options GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 46 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you select 'User' from the Beacon list ...
...23) directly from different input/output serial data formats. Refer to activate it. GARMIN DGPS - Text Out - Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 and DGPS tuning. If 'GARMIN DGPS' or 'RTCM in on the THUMB STICK to exchange waypoint, track, and...a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. This feature is used to display options. 2. Main Menu Setup Options GARMIN Mode with No Options GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 46 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you select 'User' from the Beacon list ...
Owner's Manual
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The 'Battery Saver' mode reduces the rate of WAAS capabilities. See page 5 for an explanation of satellite signal position updating and the 'Use With GPS Off' option stops satellite signal reception altogether. Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any of ... Status, Time, Date, and Backlighting Status. The 'Backlight' icon changes from a "battery" to an "electric plug" when external power is the Amount of the four GPS options other than 'Normal' to change...
The 'Battery Saver' mode reduces the rate of WAAS capabilities. See page 5 for an explanation of satellite signal position updating and the 'Use With GPS Off' option stops satellite signal reception altogether. Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any of ... Status, Time, Date, and Backlighting Status. The 'Backlight' icon changes from a "battery" to an "electric plug" when external power is the Amount of the four GPS options other than 'Normal' to change...
Owner's Manual
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Appendix A Specifications Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) 4.4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D Approx. 5.3 ounces (150 g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
Appendix A Specifications Physical Case: Size: Weight: Temperature Range: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) 4.4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D Approx. 5.3 ounces (150 g) w/batteries 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous GPS Accuracy:
Owner's Manual
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... Distance - Your moving . Bearing - Pointer - The remaining distance to a destination. Maximum Speed - Time of Day - The remaining distance to your final destination. Your current GPS position.
... Distance - Your moving . Bearing - Pointer - The remaining distance to a destination. Maximum Speed - Time of Day - The remaining distance to your final destination. Your current GPS position.
Owner's Manual
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... map clutter or the scale is such that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Symptom Probable Cause Troubleshooting Guide... exit a menu or page by moving the THUMB STICK to get a location fix. The eTrex Legend is not activated. Batteries may be installed backwards. You are too densely displayed. The unit turns...have not collected enough infor- Unit does not turn on the map page when traveling. Set system GPS to 'Normal' and interface to a location with new batteries. lection, then 1-2 minutes afterwards....
... map clutter or the scale is such that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Symptom Probable Cause Troubleshooting Guide... exit a menu or page by moving the THUMB STICK to get a location fix. The eTrex Legend is not activated. Batteries may be installed backwards. You are too densely displayed. The unit turns...have not collected enough infor- Unit does not turn on the map page when traveling. Set system GPS to 'Normal' and interface to a location with new batteries. lection, then 1-2 minutes afterwards....
Owner's Manual
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... the Data Cable (see Appendix B for use with the eTrex Legend. Refer to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the GPS unit. NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ...
... the Data Cable (see Appendix B for use with the eTrex Legend. Refer to a PC-compatible computer's serial port. Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the GPS unit. NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ...
Owner's Manual
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Index Daylight Savings Time 43 Delete Note 49 Waypoint 27 Demo Mode 47 Depth 44 Destination 13, 18, 21 Detail, Map 14 Differential GPS (DGPS 58 Display 45 Display Backlighting 3 Display Mode 14 Display Page 45 Distance 13, 18, 21, 44 Distance/Speed 44 Distance to Point... Favorite 29 Intersection 32 Point of Interest 31 Waypoint 28 FIND button 2, 27 Find Menu 23, 27 G GARMIN DGPS 46 Limited Warranty vi, vii Proprietary Sentences 58 Getting Started 1 Glide Ratio 21 Global Positioning System (GPS 3, 5, 47, 52, 58, iii Goto Cancelling (Stop Navigation) 11, 13, 34, 40 Functions 8, ...
Index Daylight Savings Time 43 Delete Note 49 Waypoint 27 Demo Mode 47 Depth 44 Destination 13, 18, 21 Detail, Map 14 Differential GPS (DGPS 58 Display 45 Display Backlighting 3 Display Mode 14 Display Page 45 Distance 13, 18, 21, 44 Distance/Speed 44 Distance to Point... Favorite 29 Intersection 32 Point of Interest 31 Waypoint 28 FIND button 2, 27 Find Menu 23, 27 G GARMIN DGPS 46 Limited Warranty vi, vii Proprietary Sentences 58 Getting Started 1 Glide Ratio 21 Global Positioning System (GPS 3, 5, 47, 52, 58, iii Goto Cancelling (Stop Navigation) 11, 13, 34, 40 Functions 8, ...
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... Trip Time Moving 14, 18, 21, 55 Stopped 14, 18, 21, 55 Total 14, 18, 21, 55 Troubleshooting 57 Turn 14, 18, 21, 55 Turning GPS Receiver "off 6 U Units of Measure 10, 23, 43, 44 Units Page 44 Unit I.D. Number 47 Use With...
... Trip Time Moving 14, 18, 21, 55 Stopped 14, 18, 21, 55 Total 14, 18, 21, 55 Troubleshooting 57 Turn 14, 18, 21, 55 Turning GPS Receiver "off 6 U Units of Measure 10, 23, 43, 44 Units Page 44 Unit I.D. Number 47 Use With...
Quick Reference Guide
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... newly marked Waypoint Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Basic Navigation Returning to a Waypoint with your eTrex Legend requires only three steps: mark, move, and return. Use the PAGE button to move... Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Waypoints' and then press it in Taiwan LEGEND QUICK START GUIDE Internal GPS Antenna External Power/Data Connector (on back) Thumb Stick Page Button Power Button ... highlight the Options Menu button on a Goto Map Page Options Menu © Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd. Because you find your way. Move back and forth between the Map Page and...
... newly marked Waypoint Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Basic Navigation Returning to a Waypoint with your eTrex Legend requires only three steps: mark, move, and return. Use the PAGE button to move... Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Waypoints' and then press it in Taiwan LEGEND QUICK START GUIDE Internal GPS Antenna External Power/Data Connector (on back) Thumb Stick Page Button Power Button ... highlight the Options Menu button on a Goto Map Page Options Menu © Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd. Because you find your way. Move back and forth between the Map Page and...