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.... WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact...
.... WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to the Main Menu from any pieces are missing, contact...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating ... and Moon 44 Hunt & Fish 44 Games Menu 44 Appendix 45 Specifications 45 Software License Agreement 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Optional Accessories i Getting Started 1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard 1 Operating the eTrex 2 Key Functions 3 Turning on the eTrex 4 Adjusting the Backlight 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Proximity Waypoints 9 Using the Find Menu 10 Using Tracks 16 Creating ... and Moon 44 Hunt & Fish 44 Games Menu 44 Appendix 45 Specifications 45 Software License Agreement 47 Declaration of Conformity 47 Index 48 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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... not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). See page 37 for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.... eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and ...
... not plan to use the unit for setting the battery type. Optional belt clip (attaches to mounting kits.) Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). See page 37 for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.... eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the slot at the base of the lanyard through the loop, and ...
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... the screen using the ROCKER, and press in the text. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Default-the factory setting saved in...On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual They indicate that you are directed to ENTER. To scroll through a list, press up , down on a page where data or...
... the screen using the ROCKER, and press in the text. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. Default-the factory setting saved in...On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual They indicate that you are directed to ENTER. To scroll through a list, press up , down on a page where data or...
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.... Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off . Press and hold to turn the compass on -screen messages. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press... From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and hold to display the Find Menu. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in or out. QUIT/PAGE key Press to MARK your current location as a waypoint. From any time to cycle through lists;
.... Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on or off . Press and hold to turn the compass on -screen messages. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map panning arrow. POWER key Press... From the Map page, press to zoom the map in and hold to display the Find Menu. highlight fields, on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in or out. QUIT/PAGE key Press to MARK your current location as a waypoint. From any time to cycle through lists;
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...replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press and... quickly release the POWER key. 2. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. If the unit cannot establish a ...
...replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its current location. Getting Started Turning on the eTrex To turn on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. Press up on and off: Press and hold POWER. Press and... quickly release the POWER key. 2. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you must collect satellite data and establish its location. If the unit cannot establish a ...
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... power as the battery is determined by batteries or from optional MapSource disks. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment,...you can be fully operational, so you need to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is...
... power as the battery is determined by batteries or from optional MapSource disks. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment,...you can be fully operational, so you need to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is...
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... equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card must face away from the eTrex. To install a microSD card: 1. USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD... card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Remove the battery compartment cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 2. Getting Started Transferring Data to...
... equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card must face away from the eTrex. To install a microSD card: 1. USB port Taiwan PUSH TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD... card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Remove the battery compartment cover from the USB port on the back of the unit. 2. Getting Started Transferring Data to...
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You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to quickly mark your current location: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your Current ...Waypoints are assigned to mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to open the on the Map ...
You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to quickly mark your current location: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. Marking Your Current ...Waypoints are assigned to mark your changes, select OK. Press and hold the ROCKER to the selected waypoint. To accept the waypoint with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using three methods. You can create waypoints using the Find Menu, and how to open the on the Map ...
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..., and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to change...
..., and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map information at this point. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to the waypoint. 5. Press and hold FIND. 2. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to change...
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.... 5. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to calculate an average for the item. 4. Press Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished...
.... 5. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and a bearing from any other group of Find items to calculate an average for the item. 4. Press Save. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished...
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...to the unit. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains search options. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you trigger an .... The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Basic Operation ...
...to the unit. Press and hold the FIND key to search for each category contains search options. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). Additional icons appear depending on the eTrex HC units is shown. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. When you trigger an .... The tone for alarms on the optional MapSource data loaded to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Using the Find Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. Basic Operation ...
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... the type of item you want to find. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND to...
... the type of item you want to find. Use the ROCKER to operate the on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 11 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. Select the location item from the Find list and press ENTER. Press and hold FIND to...
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See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and ...
See page 20. • View Sun and Moon-view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Each information page contains three onscreen buttons. See page 9. • Project Waypoint-create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and ...
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...Map page appears. 4. The Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Select an icon on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to view the list of items near the item. For... order and are identified by you want. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Press and hold FIND. 2. A geocache location is a waypoint...
...Map page appears. 4. The Find list shows a list of geocache locations created by an assigned symbol. Select an icon on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to view the list of items near the item. For... order and are identified by you want. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to the map location you or downloaded from the Find list. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 13 Select a category. 3. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. Press and hold FIND. 2. A geocache location is a waypoint...
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Use the ROCKER to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is ...
Use the ROCKER to find any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown. 14 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Finding a City Select Cities from the list, and press ENTER. The Cities page shows a list of interstate exits near your location is ...
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... -screen keypad to enter the street name. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the address. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Use the on -screen keypad. Select a service from the...
... -screen keypad to enter the street name. A list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the list, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Press and hold FIND. 2. Select the address. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Use the on -screen keypad. Select a service from the...
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...the Help instructions to show a list of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest category on the Find Menu to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select an ...item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Press MENU twice to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building...
...the Help instructions to show a list of memory used by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for a Point of Interest category on the Find Menu to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Clear button. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. Press MENU. 4. Select an ...item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Press MENU twice to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building...
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Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the microSD card). To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. ...
Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the microSD card). To save the track. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Select Setup. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. Track logs on the map. ...
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...is a continuous compilation of all track data for each day you want to save a portion of the track log: 1. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. To delete these track logs... from the unit while logging a track or corruption of the data can result. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is filled. 3. Recording continues until the card is recorded for the ...
...is a continuous compilation of all track data for each day you want to save a portion of the track log: 1. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. With the Track Log Setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. To delete these track logs... from the unit while logging a track or corruption of the data can result. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is filled. 3. Recording continues until the card is recorded for the ...