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..., non-userreplaceable battery for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do...-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Do not input destinations, change settings, ...
..., non-userreplaceable battery for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. NOTE: Refer to your product's owner's manual to determine if your local waste disposal department to properly recycle/dispose of or above any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do...-time clock, and the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in an unattended vehicle. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in death or serious injury. Do not input destinations, change settings, ...
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... medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be viewed and to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored ...in the content without the express prior written consent of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. myGarmin™ is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries,...
... medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be viewed and to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored ...in the content without the express prior written consent of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are those of Garmin Ltd. myGarmin™ is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries,...
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... this package with the packing list on the box. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual If any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has...
... this package with the packing list on the box. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual If any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has...
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... for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. by phone at (913) 397...
... for product warnings and other important information. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your eTrex Legend H or Vista H. by phone at (913) 397...
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... Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16...and Moon 57 Hunt & Fish 57 Games Menu 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 60 Caring for the eTrex............61 Software License Agreement 62 Declaration of Conformity...62 Index 63 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
... Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16...and Moon 57 Hunt & Fish 57 Games Menu 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer 60 Caring for the eTrex............61 Software License Agreement 62 Declaration of Conformity...62 Index 63 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... several months. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. To... not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
... several months. Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. To... not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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Place the loop of the unit. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. USB connector port (under weather cap) Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To install the lanyard: 1.
Place the loop of the unit. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and pull tight. USB connector port (under weather cap) Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To install the lanyard: 1.
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... in to enter after each item. For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Default-the factory setting saved in to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. On-screen button-use...
... in to enter after each item. For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you select Restore Defaults. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Default-the factory setting saved in to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. On-screen button-use...
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Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Then highlight Show Info, and press the ROCKER again. and press the ROCKER.
Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Then highlight Show Info, and press the ROCKER again. and press the ROCKER.
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Press and hold to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. From any other page, press to display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started IN/OUT Zoom ROCKER MENU/FIND QUIT/PAGE POWER Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to view the Options Menu for the current page. MENU/FIND key Press and release to zoom the map in or out.
Press and hold to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. From any other page, press to display the Find Menu. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started IN/OUT Zoom ROCKER MENU/FIND QUIT/PAGE POWER Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to view the Options Menu for the current page. MENU/FIND key Press and release to zoom the map in or out.
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... H only). Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off. Press and hold to turn on -screen messages. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off : Press and hold at any time to...
... H only). Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off. Press and hold to turn on -screen messages. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists • highlight fields, on or off : Press and hold at any time to...
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... the unit in front of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press the ROCKER or QUIT to decrease. To receive satellite signals, you must collect satellite data and establish its location. 3. The strength of each satellite ...
... the unit in front of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press the ROCKER or QUIT to decrease. To receive satellite signals, you must collect satellite data and establish its location. 3. The strength of each satellite ...
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Power to the unit is powered externally. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 Getting Started power icon is shown when the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is depleted. The battery ...
Power to the unit is powered externally. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 Getting Started power icon is shown when the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is depleted. The battery ...
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... optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of...
... optional MapSource data from a computer to transfer maps before using the unit. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you can view listings of...
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... using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create and use tracks and routes. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to...
... using waypoints, using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to create and use tracks and routes. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in and hold the ROCKER to...
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... the Mark Waypoint page appears. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
... the Mark Waypoint page appears. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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.... 2. To delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete. Select Map to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. If there is no information for the...
.... 2. To delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15 Select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete. Select Map to edit, and press the ROCKER. 4. If there is no information for the...
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Press Save. Select the waypoint you want to the projected waypoint in the eTrex basemap. Enter the distance and bearing to project. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU > Project Waypoint...
Press Save. Select the waypoint you want to the projected waypoint in the eTrex basemap. Enter the distance and bearing to project. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU > Project Waypoint...
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... contains search options. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 To find . Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). The options...
... contains search options. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 To find . Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). The options...
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... item list and press the ROCKER, detailed information about the item is shown. Different buttons appear depending on -screen buttons. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Recent Find. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-takes several readings at the same...
... item list and press the ROCKER, detailed information about the item is shown. Different buttons appear depending on -screen buttons. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Recent Find. 3. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-takes several readings at the same...