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..., Map, Compass Pages. It may result in minor injury or property damage. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Getting Started section provides an overview of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to turn the unit on the box. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not...
..., Map, Compass Pages. It may result in minor injury or property damage. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Getting Started section provides an overview of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to turn the unit on the box. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not...
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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 Page...
... 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 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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...) Ltd. Be sure to record the serial number in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and is lost, stolen, or needs service. at 44/0870.8501241. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any difficulty while using your original sales receipt in a safe...
...) Ltd. Be sure to record the serial number in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and is lost, stolen, or needs service. at 44/0870.8501241. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you have any difficulty while using your original sales receipt in a safe...
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... reuse or applying auxiliary power. Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may result. INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing...
... reuse or applying auxiliary power. Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may result. INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing...
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... packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii This Notice is being provided in the eTrex only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of California to navigate safely. When...
... packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. If you have any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii This Notice is being provided in the eTrex only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of California to navigate safely. When...
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...from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that is to us at a reasonable cost. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United..., distance, location, or topography. The government's system is solely responsible for any navigation device can be used . Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND...
...from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that is to us at a reasonable cost. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United..., distance, location, or topography. The government's system is solely responsible for any navigation device can be used . Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND...
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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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Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. This adapter 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 unit. Locking pin slot Battery...1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 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. To install the batteries: 1. PUSH TO EJECT...
Place the loop of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. This adapter 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 unit. Locking pin slot Battery...1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. 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. To install the batteries: 1. PUSH TO EJECT...
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highlight fields, onscreen buttons or icons; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in and hold at any other page, press to scroll ... a page. • Press and hold to turn unit On or Off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) • Rock Up or Down...
highlight fields, onscreen buttons or icons; Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in and hold at any other page, press to scroll ... a page. • Press and hold to turn unit On or Off. • Press and release to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. 3 Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) • Rock Up or Down...
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... the unit turns on and off the eTrex, press and hold the Power key. Press up on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE ETREX Turning on the eTrex When you turn on the Rocker to ... location. Welcome Page (Legend Cx Welcome Page shown) Satellite Page 4 Backlight Adjustment Slider See page 58 for information about changing the display colors, backlight timeout, and brightness levels. Press Enter or the Quit key to see the screen better. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight...
... the unit turns on and off the eTrex, press and hold the Power key. Press up on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE ETREX Turning on the eTrex When you turn on the Rocker to ... location. Welcome Page (Legend Cx Welcome Page shown) Satellite Page 4 Backlight Adjustment Slider See page 58 for information about changing the display colors, backlight timeout, and brightness levels. Press Enter or the Quit key to see the screen better. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight...
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... of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5 To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list... degrees from each satellite. You are acquired to each satellite. The outer circle represents the horizon. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your...
... of the satellites overhead with the top tilted upward. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5 To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until the Map Page appears. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list... degrees from each satellite. You are acquired to each satellite. The outer circle represents the horizon. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your...
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..., but you can be held down for a period of the highlight is highlighted in the unit's memory. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to press a specific key or highlight a field on a page where...
..., but you can be held down for a period of the highlight is highlighted in the unit's memory. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual The position of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to press a specific key or highlight a field on a page where...
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... is shown when searching for that page. 2. To select and activate an option: 1. To exit a menu or return to the starting page. 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...
... is shown when searching for that page. 2. To select and activate an option: 1. To exit a menu or return to the starting page. 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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...64257;cant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on the microSD card. This can purchase microSD cards at your eTrex. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is determined by the capacity printed on -screen message appears to... you can be fully operational, so you of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to acknowledge the message and close as soon as calculation is installed in the Appendix. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for any listed location. Press Enter to...
...64257;cant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on the microSD card. This can purchase microSD cards at your eTrex. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is determined by the capacity printed on -screen message appears to... you can be fully operational, so you of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to acknowledge the message and close as soon as calculation is installed in the Appendix. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for any listed location. Press Enter to...
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...port on , as corruption of the card in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port 9 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with the contacts facing away from the back of the unit. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover from the battery...Follow instructions for downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disks. Replace the battery cover when finished. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1.
...port on , as corruption of the card in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port 9 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card location GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Battery compartment with the contacts facing away from the back of the unit. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover from the battery...Follow instructions for downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disks. Replace the battery cover when finished. Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to the microSD card: 1.
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They are assigned to the new waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default... OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to the selected waypoint. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for...
They are assigned to the new waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. After entering and confirming your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default... OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to the selected waypoint. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to open the on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for...
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... After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. Highlight Yes, and press Enter. 4. 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 enter location coordinates. Create a new waypoint. 2. Press and quickly release Enter to open the...
... After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. Highlight Yes, and press Enter. 4. 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 enter location coordinates. Create a new waypoint. 2. Press and quickly release Enter to open the...
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... when finished. Highlight Yes, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to delete the waypoint. 12 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you want to edit, and press Enter. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press Enter.
... when finished. Highlight Yes, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to delete the waypoint. 12 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you want to edit, and press Enter. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press Enter.