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..., or a photocopy, in a safe place. Take a moment to http://my.garmin .com. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing...
..., or a photocopy, in a safe place. Take a moment to http://my.garmin .com. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter and the Legend H does not. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing...
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... 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47 Calendar 56 Calculator... 57 Stopwatch 57 Sun 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
... 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47 Calendar 56 Calculator... 57 Stopwatch 57 Sun 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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... mark your current location as a waypoint. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to : • move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press and hold to turn on and off: Press and hold POWER. Turning on the eTrex To turn the electronic compass on -screen messages. Press in and...
... mark your current location as a waypoint. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Getting Started QUIT/PAGE key Press to : • move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press and hold to turn on and off: Press and hold POWER. Turning on the eTrex To turn the electronic compass on -screen messages. Press in and...
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... attained. Getting Started power icon is shown when the unit is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 The Electronic Compass (Vista H only) appears when activated. Power status is powered externally. appears. Highlight the appropriate option, and press the ROCKER. The Status...
... attained. Getting Started power icon is shown when the unit is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11 The Electronic Compass (Vista H only) appears when activated. Power status is powered externally. appears. Highlight the appropriate option, and press the ROCKER. The Status...
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...logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. 2. A list of cities near your current location. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 Select Cities. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is not listed, press MENU >...and any city listed in the comment field. OR If the city you want is shown. Select Exits. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight To find an interstate exit: 1. To ...
...logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. 2. A list of cities near your current location. 3. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21 Select Cities. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is not listed, press MENU >...and any city listed in the comment field. OR If the city you want is shown. Select Exits. When navigating to a geocache, the Compass page changes to find an interstate exit. Press and hold FIND. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight To find an interstate exit: 1. To ...
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The eTrex Legend H does not have the Altimeter page. Each page has an options menu. Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The Satellite page appears only at start up. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Cycle through these pages by pressing QUIT. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista H has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu.
The eTrex Legend H does not have the Altimeter page. Each page has an options menu. Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual The Satellite page appears only at start up. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Cycle through these pages by pressing QUIT. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista H has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu.
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A push pin icon marks the starting point you want to your location with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. 2. Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you to measure from), and press the ROCKER. Move the arrow to measure. Main Pages Measuring ...want to the reference point (the starting point. The distance between two points: 1. The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 35 Bearing pointer 3. Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading.
A push pin icon marks the starting point you want to your location with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. 2. Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you to measure from), and press the ROCKER. Move the arrow to measure. Main Pages Measuring ...want to the reference point (the starting point. The distance between two points: 1. The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 35 Bearing pointer 3. Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading.
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...or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you press and hold QUIT on or off to your current heading direction. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn it off : 1. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. When you stop (after a...off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you press and hold QUIT to maintain your heading. Press and hold...
...or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual When you press and hold QUIT on or off to your current heading direction. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn it off : 1. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass. When you stop (after a...off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for guidance. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you press and hold QUIT to maintain your heading. Press and hold...
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... that influence magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 5. Press MENU > Calibration. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 37 Press MENU twice > Setup. Hold the Vista H level to compass heading when below. 4. change greater than to enter a speed. the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you...
... that influence magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 5. Press MENU > Calibration. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 37 Press MENU twice > Setup. Hold the Vista H level to compass heading when below. 4. change greater than to enter a speed. the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you...
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..., repeat the process. • "Calibration Successful" appears when finished. 4. accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista H only). • Restore Defaults-returns to an object within your turning speed. Main Pages 3. Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. 38 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Start and follow onscreen directions for a route...
..., repeat the process. • "Calibration Successful" appears when finished. 4. accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista H only). • Restore Defaults-returns to an object within your turning speed. Main Pages 3. Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to factory settings. 38 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select Start and follow onscreen directions for a route...
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... pointer and 3. Select Set Course. Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Vista H with electronic compass. 4. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. course pointer are independent of the screen. 2. Main Pages Sight... the projected waypoint. Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to lock the direction. The bearing pointer indicates the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 39 Select Project Waypoint. 5.
... pointer and 3. Select Set Course. Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Vista H with electronic compass. 4. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. course pointer are independent of the screen. 2. Main Pages Sight... the projected waypoint. Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to lock the direction. The bearing pointer indicates the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 39 Select Project Waypoint. 5.
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... your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left to get back on the compass ring and indicated by the dotted line. Move to the right or left ) according to your destination. Main Pages to your destination, and the course... direction other than up , for example, you are using the course pointer option, and you are going directly to the scale shown on course. 40 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual toward that direction.
... your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left to get back on the compass ring and indicated by the dotted line. Move to the right or left ) according to your destination. Main Pages to your destination, and the course... direction other than up , for example, you are using the course pointer option, and you are going directly to the scale shown on course. 40 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual toward that direction.
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... when below-enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 55 Heading Setup Page You can select the type of measurement (Inches, Millibars, or...
... when below-enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 37. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 55 Heading Setup Page You can select the type of measurement (Inches, Millibars, or...
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..., water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: from 5°F to 158°F (from -15°C to 18 hours 58 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 Vdc Adapter, or USB Cable Battery Life: Up to... seconds Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Built-in patch Compass: (Vista H only) Accuracy; ± 5 degrees Resolution; ± 1 degree, user calibrated Altimeter: (Vista H only) Accuracy; ± 10 ft. (3.3 m) Resolution; 1 ft. (0.3 m), user calibrated *The temperature rating of the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Display: W...
..., water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: from 5°F to 158°F (from -15°C to 18 hours 58 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 Vdc Adapter, or USB Cable Battery Life: Up to... seconds Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Antenna: Built-in patch Compass: (Vista H only) Accuracy; ± 5 degrees Resolution; ± 1 degree, user calibrated Altimeter: (Vista H only) Accuracy; ± 10 ft. (3.3 m) Resolution; 1 ft. (0.3 m), user calibrated *The temperature rating of the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Display: W...
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... 4 below 50 C calculator 57 calendar 56 calibration altimeter 42, 45 electronic compass 37, 38 change reference 19 cleaning 61 compass bearing pointer 39 calibration 37 course pointer 39 electronic 36 compass page 35 contact Garmin 2 contrast 48 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 40 D data fields 32 daylight...35 E electronic compass 36 elevation plot 41 F find a city 21 an address 22 by name 17 point of interest 23 waypoints 20 G games 57 geocaching 20, 53 H hunt and fish 19, 57 I intersection 23 J jumpmaster setup 56 L lanyard installation 5 M main pages 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H ...
... 4 below 50 C calculator 57 calendar 56 calibration altimeter 42, 45 electronic compass 37, 38 change reference 19 cleaning 61 compass bearing pointer 39 calibration 37 course pointer 39 electronic 36 compass page 35 contact Garmin 2 contrast 48 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 40 D data fields 32 daylight...35 E electronic compass 36 elevation plot 41 F find a city 21 an address 22 by name 17 point of interest 23 waypoints 20 G games 57 geocaching 20, 53 H hunt and fish 19, 57 I intersection 23 J jumpmaster setup 56 L lanyard installation 5 M main pages 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the Waypoints page, use the ROCKER to select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete > Yes. Navigating to a Destination To navigate to www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. Press and hold the Vista H level. Select Waypoints, and choose a waypoint. 3. When the Find list ... open the on -screen keypad, and enter the name of item you want to find. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 4. B Printed in Taiwan eTrex Legend® H and eTrex Vista® H quick reference guide Use the ROCKER to operate the on -screen keypad. Press MENU ...
...the Waypoints page, use the ROCKER to select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete > Yes. Navigating to a Destination To navigate to www.garmin.com for additional documentation and information. Press and hold the Vista H level. Select Waypoints, and choose a waypoint. 3. When the Find list ... open the on -screen keypad, and enter the name of item you want to find. Use the compass to navigate to your course. 4. B Printed in Taiwan eTrex Legend® H and eTrex Vista® H quick reference guide Use the ROCKER to operate the on -screen keypad. Press MENU ...
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...or out. Press and release for navigation. • Decrease the level of the backlight by turning the locking ring ¼ turn the compass on or off : Press and hold to decrease. Select the battery type. Stored data is depleted. To adjust the backlight level: 1. ... Setup. 2. Press up on and off . Turn the eTrex on -screen messages. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in and release to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Press and hold POWER. Insert the batteries, observing ...
...or out. Press and release for navigation. • Decrease the level of the backlight by turning the locking ring ¼ turn the compass on or off : Press and hold to decrease. Select the battery type. Stored data is depleted. To adjust the backlight level: 1. ... Setup. 2. Press up on and off . Turn the eTrex on -screen messages. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in and release to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. Press and hold POWER. Insert the batteries, observing ...