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... eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is organized into sections. The Main Pages section contains an overview of the unit, how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If pieces are not included with the only differences being accessory offerings. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping...
... eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is organized into sections. The Main Pages section contains an overview of the unit, how to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. If pieces are not included with the only differences being accessory offerings. About This Manual To get the most out of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping...
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... Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration v Contact Garmin v Caring for you eTrex vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Caution...Basic Operation 10 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Marking Your Current Location 10 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 11 Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates 11 Editing Waypoints 12 Deleting Waypoints 12 Averaging the Waypoint's Location... 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
... Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Software License Agreement v Product Registration v Contact Garmin v Caring for you eTrex vi Cleaning the Case vi Cleaning the Screen vi Storage vi Water Immersion vi Warning vii Caution...Basic Operation 10 Creating and Using Waypoints 10 Marking Your Current Location 10 Creating Waypoints Using the Map 11 Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates 11 Editing Waypoints 12 Deleting Waypoints 12 Averaging the Waypoint's Location... 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
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...Zoom Range 41 Map Orientation 41 Map Page Options 41 Guidance Text 42 Setting up the Map Page 43 Measuring Distance 46 Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........50 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual ... Setup Menu 56 System Setup 57 System Setup Menu 57 Display Setup 57 Interface Setup 58 Tones Setup 59 Page Sequence Setup 59 Map Page Setup 60 Routing Setup 60 Geocache Setup 61 Marine Setup 62 Time Setup 62 Units Setup 63 Heading Setup 63 Welcome Page...
...Zoom Range 41 Map Orientation 41 Map Page Options 41 Guidance Text 42 Setting up the Map Page 43 Measuring Distance 46 Turning Declutter On or Off 47 Restoring Defaults 47 Compass Page 48 Compass Page Options 49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........50 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual ... Setup Menu 56 System Setup 57 System Setup Menu 57 Display Setup 57 Interface Setup 58 Tones Setup 59 Page Sequence Setup 59 Map Page Setup 60 Routing Setup 60 Geocache Setup 61 Marine Setup 62 Time Setup 62 Units Setup 63 Heading Setup 63 Welcome Page...
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator 65 Stopwatch 65 Sun and Moon 66 Hunt and Fish 67 Games Menu 68 Memory Race 68 Virtua Maze 69 GekoSmak 69 Nibbons 70 Gekoids 70 Beast Hunt 71 Appendix 72 Specifications 72 Physical 72 Performance 72 Power 72 Optional Accessories 73 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 76 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 77 Map Datums and Location Formats 78 What Are Map Datums 78 What Is a Location Format 78 Loran TD Setup 79 Regulatory Compliance 80 Limited Warranty 81 iv Index 83 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator 65 Stopwatch 65 Sun and Moon 66 Hunt and Fish 67 Games Menu 68 Memory Race 68 Virtua Maze 69 GekoSmak 69 Nibbons 70 Gekoids 70 Beast Hunt 71 Appendix 72 Specifications 72 Physical 72 Performance 72 Power 72 Optional Accessories 73 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 76 What Is WAAS/EGNOS 77 Map Datums and Location Formats 78 What Are Map Datums 78 What Is a Location Format 78 Loran TD Setup 79 Regulatory Compliance 80 Limited Warranty 81 iv Index 83 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
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.... Official government charts and notices to navigate safely. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all information needed to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation... known to the State of California to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Warning INTRODUCTION > WARNING Failure to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
.... Official government charts and notices to navigate safely. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all information needed to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation... known to the State of California to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Warning INTRODUCTION > WARNING Failure to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
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...government, which is solely responsible for any responsibility for its accuracy and maintenance. Although the eTrex is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use the eTrex for aircraft navigation. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that is a precision navigation... Map Data Information: One of the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is subject to changes which we identify in injury or property damage. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx ...
...government, which is solely responsible for any responsibility for its accuracy and maintenance. Although the eTrex is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use the eTrex for aircraft navigation. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that is a precision navigation... Map Data Information: One of the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is subject to changes which we identify in injury or property damage. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx ...
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... adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Quit key • Press to cycle through lists; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down to scroll, highlight fields or...
... adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Quit key • Press to cycle through lists; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down to scroll, highlight fields or...
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...solutions appears. The number of signals from each overhead satellite is displayed. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. When the receiver has signals from the factory in the world. If the unit cannot ...outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The strength of the sky. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. You can also observe a sky-view array of you with your ...
...solutions appears. The number of signals from each overhead satellite is displayed. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. When the receiver has signals from the factory in the world. If the unit cannot ...outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The strength of the sky. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. You can also observe a sky-view array of you with your ...
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..., you of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the accessory list in the eTrex. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for your PC. Calculating Route Message 8 Using the Mapping Databases Many of the occurrence. A microSD™ card (interchangeable with TransFlash™ cards and provided only with the Legend Cx) can enhance the...
..., you of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the accessory list in the eTrex. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for your PC. Calculating Route Message 8 Using the Mapping Databases Many of the occurrence. A microSD™ card (interchangeable with TransFlash™ cards and provided only with the Legend Cx) can enhance the...
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... to store detailed MapSource map data. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Replace the battery cover when finished. NOTE: Do ... removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the unit. 3. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with the MapSource map data disks. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your PC and to eject. 4. Lift ...
... to store detailed MapSource map data. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Replace the battery cover when finished. NOTE: Do ... removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the unit. 3. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with the MapSource map data disks. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your PC and to eject. 4. Lift ...
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...highlight OK, and press Enter. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you might want to return to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. They are assigned to the selected waypoint....and using waypoints, using three methods. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual A default three-digit name and symbol are locations you record and store in your current location: 1. You can add...
...highlight OK, and press Enter. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you might want to return to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. They are assigned to the selected waypoint....and using waypoints, using three methods. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual A default three-digit name and symbol are locations you record and store in your current location: 1. You can add...
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... your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. message appears. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item. 3. Press and quickly release Enter to create a waypoint...
... your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. message appears. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item. 3. Press and quickly release Enter to create a waypoint...
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..., and press Enter to the waypoint. 5. Press Enter again to place a MOVE marker next to show the waypoint on the map. 4. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you want to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, ... the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to produce a more accurate location. The Waypoint Page opens. 3. Original location New location Moving a waypoint eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint's Location You can average a waypoint's location. Highlight Average Location, and ...
..., and press Enter to the waypoint. 5. Press Enter again to place a MOVE marker next to show the waypoint on the map. 4. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you want to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, ... the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to produce a more accurate location. The Waypoint Page opens. 3. Original location New location Moving a waypoint eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint's Location You can average a waypoint's location. Highlight Average Location, and ...
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... key to open the Find Menu. 2. Select Project Waypoint, and press Enter to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Project Waypoint Projected Waypoint on Page the Map eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
... key to open the Find Menu. 2. Select Project Waypoint, and press Enter to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Project Waypoint Projected Waypoint on Page the Map eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
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...1. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 4. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box, and press Enter to open the Main Menu. 2. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 15 Press the Menu key twice to initiate the alarm feature. With the Use button highlighted, press Enter to add the ...Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of map points, and press Enter to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. When you move outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message ...
...1. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 4. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box, and press Enter to open the Main Menu. 2. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 15 Press the Menu key twice to initiate the alarm feature. With the Use button highlighted, press Enter to add the ...Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of map points, and press Enter to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. When you move outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message ...
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... By Name, and press Enter. To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Use the Rocker and Enter key to operate the on the map, or automatically create a route the item (Go To). Find by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you want to save ...to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 4. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 17 When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK, and press Enter. Use these options to open the Find Menu. 2. ...
... By Name, and press Enter. To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Use the Rocker and Enter key to operate the on the map, or automatically create a route the item (Go To). Find by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you want to save ...to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 4. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 17 When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK, and press Enter. Use these options to open the Find Menu. 2. ...
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...Sun and Moon tables for this item location. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the Map Page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to open a Find list of an item defined by ... Here-return to the Find Menu where you can search for information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. Press and hold the Find key to open the information page. 4. Highlight...
...Sun and Moon tables for this item location. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the Map Page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to open a Find list of an item defined by ... Here-return to the Find Menu where you can search for information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU • Map Information-show the map from which the map item originated. Press and hold the Find key to open the information page. 4. Highlight...
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...the Waypoints Page. 3. Press and hold the Find key to the map location you want, and press Enter. For more information about creating a geocache point, see eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To find a waypoint: 1. The Map Page appears. 4. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are ...select a waypoint, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Use the Rocker to be separated from your eTrex or downloaded from others on the waypoints list. Waypoints icon Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints Page contains a list of items near the new...
...the Waypoints Page. 3. Press and hold the Find key to the map location you want, and press Enter. For more information about creating a geocache point, see eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To find a waypoint: 1. The Map Page appears. 4. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are ...select a waypoint, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Use the Rocker to be separated from your eTrex or downloaded from others on the waypoints list. Waypoints icon Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints Page contains a list of items near the new...
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... Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from the exit to the highlighted service. 22 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The Exits Page shows a list of interstate exits near your current location. To find... page for the selected city. This page contains the exit description, a list of cities near the exit, and the distance and bearing from downloaded detailed mapping data).
... Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from the exit to the highlighted service. 22 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The Exits Page shows a list of interstate exits near your current location. To find... page for the selected city. This page contains the exit description, a list of cities near the exit, and the distance and bearing from downloaded detailed mapping data).
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... Find key to reduce the possible number of address matches. However, you can select a city if you want to open the Find Menu. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 23 Exits list Available services BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU To find an address: 1. You do not have...information page for the entire region. Addresses icon Addresses Page 2. Select a service from the list, and press Enter to specify a city in the map database. Exits icon Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with...
... Find key to reduce the possible number of address matches. However, you can select a city if you want to open the Find Menu. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 23 Exits list Available services BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU To find an address: 1. You do not have...information page for the entire region. Addresses icon Addresses Page 2. Select a service from the list, and press Enter to specify a city in the map database. Exits icon Finding an Address If you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with...