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... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. This manual provides instructions for reference. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass Pages. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. i These products use...
... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. This manual provides instructions for reference. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass Pages. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. i These products use...
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...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 viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 5 Using the eTrex... a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 22 Finding an Interstate Exit 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
...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 viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 5 Using the eTrex... a Waypoint 20 Finding a Geocache 20 Finding a City 22 Finding an Interstate Exit 22 Finding an Address 23 Finding an Intersection 24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
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... Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used to us at a reasonable cost. Although the eTrex is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Do not attempt to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual...
... Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used to us at a reasonable cost. Although the eTrex is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Do not attempt to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual...
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GETTING STARTED Unit Overview (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition Legend Cx GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW USB connector port (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory ... Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.) Color LCD display Battery compartment locking D-Ring Carry Lanyard attachment slots eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 1
GETTING STARTED Unit Overview (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition Legend Cx GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW USB connector port (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory ... Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.) Color LCD display Battery compartment locking D-Ring Carry Lanyard attachment slots eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 1
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... centered in the world. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to "find itself" anywhere in the array. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is shown. Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list...
... centered in the world. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to "find itself" anywhere in the array. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is shown. Hold the unit in front of solutions appears. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list...
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... and symbol are locations you record and store in your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. After entering and confirming your GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. You can press the MARK key while...on -screen keypad. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to later. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create a new waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or...
... and symbol are locations you record and store in your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. After entering and confirming your GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the new waypoint. You can press the MARK key while...on -screen keypad. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to later. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create a new waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or...
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... Find key to a new location on the Map Page: 1. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you want to move the waypoint to open the Average Location Page. 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...
... Find key to a new location on the Map Page: 1. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you want to move the waypoint to open the Average Location Page. 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...
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... name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the selected service. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 23 Exits icon Finding an Address If you want to specify a city in the...
... name, and city, the find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for the selected service. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 23 Exits icon Finding an Address If you want to specify a city in the...
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... Finding an Intersection If you enter two street names and a city, the Find feature locates the intersection by matching that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with the map database. To find an intersection: 1. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION... current region. You do not have to open the Address information page. However, you can select a city if you want to open the Intersections Page. 3. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
... Finding an Intersection If you enter two street names and a city, the Find feature locates the intersection by matching that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with the map database. To find an intersection: 1. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. BASIC OPERATION... current region. You do not have to open the Address information page. However, you can select a city if you want to open the Intersections Page. 3. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual
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...large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by advanced GPS users with new data. • Record Method-Distance records track points after a specified time has ... Log Setup Page. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS Time creates track points after a specified distance is a tool for subjects titled GPX or GPS Exchange Format. 27 Highlight the Clear button, and press Enter. A con...
...large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by advanced GPS users with new data. • Record Method-Distance records track points after a specified time has ... Log Setup Page. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS Time creates track points after a specified distance is a tool for subjects titled GPX or GPS Exchange Format. 27 Highlight the Clear button, and press Enter. A con...
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The Satellite Page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on and is accessed from at least three satellites. MAIN PAGES > SATELLITE PAGE Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, ... Main Menu thereafter. Satellite location Location Satellite signal strength Satellite Page • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. 38 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press the Menu key to turn the unit on...
The Satellite Page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on and is accessed from at least three satellites. MAIN PAGES > SATELLITE PAGE Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, ... Main Menu thereafter. Satellite location Location Satellite signal strength Satellite Page • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. • GPS Elevation-shows your current elevation. 38 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press the Menu key to turn the unit on...
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... Version. Software Version shows the software version and unit identification number. System icon • GPS-sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode. • WAAS-allows you to enable or disable the Wide Area Augmentation System... scheme for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power and proximity alarms. To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press Enter. Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to save battery power. 57 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual MAIN MENU...
... Version. Software Version shows the software version and unit identification number. System icon • GPS-sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode. • WAAS-allows you to enable or disable the Wide Area Augmentation System... scheme for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power and proximity alarms. To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press Enter. Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to save battery power. 57 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual MAIN MENU...
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... moves where you are moving on a real playing field), use GPS as holes, obstructions, or proximity to highlight a game, and press Enter. Use the Rocker to vehicular traffic. Travel to view the symbol. 68 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Some games use caution in your path. 4. To win the Memory Race...
... moves where you are moving on a real playing field), use GPS as holes, obstructions, or proximity to highlight a game, and press Enter. Use the Rocker to vehicular traffic. Travel to view the symbol. 68 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Some games use caution in your path. 4. To win the Memory Race...
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... approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are placed at one time. These levels determine how often gekos appear. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 69 The lower right corner of the screen tells you get the geko, an "!" Viewing less of the maze makes the game ... 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). In measured rhythm, gekos appear on the screen. appears momentarily. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. Before the geko disappears, move toward the geko, and press Enter to make your selection. 2. The ...
... approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are placed at one time. These levels determine how often gekos appear. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 69 The lower right corner of the screen tells you get the geko, an "!" Viewing less of the maze makes the game ... 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). In measured rhythm, gekos appear on the screen. appears momentarily. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. Before the geko disappears, move toward the geko, and press Enter to make your selection. 2. The ...
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...points up . As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you must walk around your "tail" grows. Gekoids This GPS game, which can survive only when you avoid getting hit. The map is stationary and north is all about blasting gekoids. The "Ship Up" ... GAMES MENU Nibbons In this GPS game, you . The "Northwards" setting rotates your game settings. Press Enter to make your ship in the center of the map. As you lose a life. Before you can be sure to start, and blast away. 70 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You may travel anywhere on ...
...points up . As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you must walk around your "tail" grows. Gekoids This GPS game, which can survive only when you avoid getting hit. The map is stationary and north is all about blasting gekoids. The "Ship Up" ... GAMES MENU Nibbons In this GPS game, you . The "Northwards" setting rotates your game settings. Press Enter to make your ship in the center of the map. As you lose a life. Before you can be sure to start, and blast away. 70 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You may travel anywhere on ...
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... a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in a shaded platform. The Game Overview Page appears. 2. When you land on a shaded platform, you are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. Use the Rocker to jump from the Games Menu, and press Enter. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual MAIN MENU...
... a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in a shaded platform. The Game Overview Page appears. 2. When you land on a shaded platform, you are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. Use the Rocker to jump from the Games Menu, and press Enter. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual MAIN MENU...
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... Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Accuracy GPS: Use Lithium batteries when operating the Legend Cx or Venture Cx in patch Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 -volt DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to... 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the Legend Cx and Venture Cx may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled...
... Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Accuracy GPS: Use Lithium batteries when operating the Legend Cx or Venture Cx in patch Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 -volt DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to... 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the Legend Cx and Venture Cx may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled...
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...you have traveled for all trips. Maximum-the maximum speed you have attained since the trip computer was reset. 74 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Course-the desired path of your direct course line. To Next-the distance to your current location described in miles per... hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. ETA - Accuracy Of GPS-the current accuracy of travel to vertical distance. Distance - Speed - ...
...you have traveled for all trips. Maximum-the maximum speed you have attained since the trip computer was reset. 74 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Course-the desired path of your direct course line. To Next-the distance to your current location described in miles per... hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. ETA - Accuracy Of GPS-the current accuracy of travel to vertical distance. Distance - Speed - ...
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What Is WAAS/EGNOS? Master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that are not supported by GPS satellites alone. Then WAAS GEO satellites broadcast the WAAS corrected signal to http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm. 77 augmentation systems (SBAS... system should be several more information, go to user in North America. According to be capable of the GPS signal for global satellite based eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? WAAS and EGNOS are to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS...
What Is WAAS/EGNOS? Master stations, located on your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that are not supported by GPS satellites alone. Then WAAS GEO satellites broadcast the WAAS corrected signal to http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm. 77 augmentation systems (SBAS... system should be several more information, go to user in North America. According to be capable of the GPS signal for global satellite based eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? WAAS and EGNOS are to the FAA's Web site, testing of WAAS...
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...are easy-to-use different location formats, Garmin GPS units allow you are using. Your current location is viewed on the GPS in a consistent and accurate manner. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You can be set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map...mathematical model of the Earth, and enables calculations to match most common format is latitude and longitude, which is physically represented by all Garmin units. APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of ground ...
...are easy-to-use different location formats, Garmin GPS units allow you are using. Your current location is viewed on the GPS in a consistent and accurate manner. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You can be set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map...mathematical model of the Earth, and enables calculations to match most common format is latitude and longitude, which is physically represented by all Garmin units. APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of ground ...