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..., downloaded or stored in the content without obligation to change without the express prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of The SD Card... reserved. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to notify any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may be used without the express permission of such changes or improvements. microSD™...
..., downloaded or stored in the content without obligation to change without the express prior written consent of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin®, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of The SD Card... reserved. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin reserves the right to notify any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual may be used without the express permission of such changes or improvements. microSD™...
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... USB drivers are missing, contact your unit in detail. This manual provides instructions for using both the eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is provided at the end for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to indicate a potentially hazardous situation...
... USB drivers are missing, contact your unit in detail. This manual provides instructions for using both the eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is provided at the end for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to indicate a potentially hazardous situation...
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... Contents 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 viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ... 18 Finding 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
... Contents 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 viii Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 ... 18 Finding 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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... 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 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Data Fields 51 Trip Computer Page 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu 53 Main Menu 54 Tracks 54 Track...
... 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 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Data Fields 51 Trip Computer Page 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu 53 Main Menu 54 Tracks 54 Track...
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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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... of the product. Garmin grants you by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to use the software embedded in the normal operation of America. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help...
... of the product. Garmin grants you by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to use the software embedded in the normal operation of America. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help...
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... unit before reuse or applying auxiliary power. After submersion, be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. Water Immersion Your eTrex is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes, are retained in the trunk of high-quality materials...
... unit before reuse or applying auxiliary power. After submersion, be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. Water Immersion Your eTrex is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes, are retained in the trunk of high-quality materials...
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... you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii Use the electronic chart in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This Notice is being provided in the eTrex only to facilitate, not to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Warning INTRODUCTION > WARNING Failure to all information...
... you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii Use the electronic chart in accordance with California's Proposition 65. This Notice is being provided in the eTrex only to facilitate, not to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Warning INTRODUCTION > WARNING Failure to all information...
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...changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. The Global Positioning System...Information: One of the goals of governmental and private data sources, which is available to us at a reasonable cost. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . This product should be used to determine ground proximity for its accuracy...
...changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. The Global Positioning System...Information: One of the goals of governmental and private data sources, which is available to us at a reasonable cost. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be used . This product should be used to determine ground proximity for its accuracy...
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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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... and pulling the cover loose. Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Belt Clip Knob (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual A polarity diagram is not lost when batteries are installed in the back of the lanyard through the slot at the upper...install the batteries: 1. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise. GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. 2 To install the lanyard: 1. You can use the unit for information ...
... and pulling the cover loose. Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Belt Clip Knob (attaches to mounting kits.) eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual A polarity diagram is not lost when batteries are installed in the back of the lanyard through the slot at the upper...install the batteries: 1. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise. GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. 2 To install the lanyard: 1. You can use the unit for information ...
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Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down to move a highlighted slider. or move the map panning arrow. • Press in and ... and data or confirm on -screen keyboard to close. Power/Backlight key • Press and hold to display the Find Menu. enter data; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any time to mark your...
Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down to move a highlighted slider. or move the map panning arrow. • Press in and ... and data or confirm on -screen keyboard to close. Power/Backlight key • Press and hold to display the Find Menu. enter data; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any time to mark your...
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... Power key. 2. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight level: 1. To turn on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. Press Enter or the Quit key to close the backlight...
... Power key. 2. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight level: 1. To turn on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. Press Enter or the Quit key to close the backlight...
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... unit in front of you with your location centered in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to begin GPS-aided navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. The outer circle represents the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite ...the number assigned to fix its current location. A bar graph at the top of the page changes to turn on the eTrex. 2. The strength of each satellite. Press and hold the Power key to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. Highlight the ...
... unit in front of you with your location centered in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to begin GPS-aided navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. The outer circle represents the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite ...the number assigned to fix its current location. A bar graph at the top of the page changes to turn on the eTrex. 2. The strength of each satellite. Press and hold the Power key to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. Highlight the ...
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...on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the highlight is highlighted in the unit's memory. To scroll through this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the Rocker. Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items too long to select the button. When you... are used throughout this manual, you progress through a list, press up , down on the screen up or down , left, or right with the eTrex. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of the list.
...on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the highlight is highlighted in the unit's memory. To scroll through this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on the Rocker. Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items too long to select the button. When you... are used throughout this manual, you progress through a list, press up , down on the screen up or down , left, or right with the eTrex. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of the list.
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... external power icon ( ) is shown when the unit is powered from an auxiliary source. From any page, press the Menu key. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX The Status Bar and Date and Time The status bar and Date and Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when...
... external power icon ( ) is shown when the unit is powered from an auxiliary source. From any page, press the Menu key. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX The Status Bar and Date and Time The status bar and Date and Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when...
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... and often a remedy is installed in the eTrex. You can enhance the versatility of your eTrex. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you may indicate a temporary condition such as the "Calculating Route" message and close the window. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for any listed location...
... and often a remedy is installed in the eTrex. You can enhance the versatility of your eTrex. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you may indicate a temporary condition such as the "Calculating Route" message and close the window. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for any listed location...
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... a microSD card to the microSD card: 1. Follow instructions for downloading maps provided with the contacts facing away from the batteries. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the...
... a microSD card to the microSD card: 1. Follow instructions for downloading maps provided with the contacts facing away from the batteries. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the...
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...entering and confirming your current location: 1. Marking Your Current Location Use the MARK key to quickly capture your GPS. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in your current location to the new waypoint. You must have...routes and even create a Go To directly to later. OR To change any information on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field,...
...entering and confirming your current location: 1. Marking Your Current Location Use the MARK key to quickly capture your GPS. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in your current location to the new waypoint. You must have...routes and even create a Go To directly to later. OR To change any information on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field,...
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..., highlight OK, and press Enter. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Create a new waypoint. 2. To...
..., highlight OK, and press Enter. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Create a new waypoint. 2. To...