Owner's Manual
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... units use with a few exceptions. If any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to compare the contents of the display's backlight by phone...
... units use with a few exceptions. If any questions while using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Product Registration Help us better support you for navigation. The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to compare the contents of the display's backlight by phone...
Owner's Manual
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From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to scroll up or down a list or move the .... POWER key Press and hold to view time, date, and battery capacity. MENU/FIND key Press and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons;
From any time to MARK your current location as a waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to scroll up or down a list or move the .... POWER key Press and hold to view time, date, and battery capacity. MENU/FIND key Press and release to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on -screen buttons, or icons;
Owner's Manual
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...Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is depleted. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin...
...Getting Started Using the Mapping Databases Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix...eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is depleted. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with a slot for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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...the unit. 2. 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 To transfer map data to a microSD card: 1. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data...quickly to eject it from the slot and remove it from the batteries. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the...
...the unit. 2. 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 To transfer map data to a microSD card: 1. Follow instructions for selecting and downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data...quickly to eject it from the slot and remove it from the batteries. Getting Started Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on the...
Owner's Manual
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...Saved track on , press MENU. 2. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. 3. Begin and End markers and waypoints are added to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Refer to the track. Select Profile. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using... a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. The beginning of a track: 1. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Basic Operation To view a track on the...
...Saved track on , press MENU. 2. Select Area Calculation, and press ENTER. 3. Begin and End markers and waypoints are added to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. Refer to the track. Select Profile. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using... a Stop button appears on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. Press Enter to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. The beginning of a track: 1. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Basic Operation To view a track on the...
Owner's Manual
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When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Using Auto-Routing (Auto-Routing is a feature available only with a ... when using City Navigator® mapping data. Using Follow Roads increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route page. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to your destination. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Auto-routing uses ...
When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is complete. Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Using Auto-Routing (Auto-Routing is a feature available only with a ... when using City Navigator® mapping data. Using Follow Roads increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route page. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to your destination. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Auto-routing uses ...
Owner's Manual
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The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Each page has an options menu. Add additional pages by pressing QUIT. Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu No Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's ...page, press MENU. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The Satellite page appears only at start up....
The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Each page has an options menu. Add additional pages by pressing QUIT. Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu No Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's ...page, press MENU. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. Main Pages Main Pages The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The Satellite page appears only at start up....
Owner's Manual
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... 1. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to set speed, it off to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The electronic compass functions.... Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set the time delay from the GPS...
... 1. When it again operates like a magnetic compass when you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Heading. 3. Select Switch to set speed, it off to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The electronic compass functions.... Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you first use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you stop (after moving and reach a pre-set the time delay from the GPS...
Owner's Manual
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on-screen directions for a route or Go To on ... appears notifying you want to show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. Press ENTER to...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. With Start selected, press ENTER, and follow on-screen directions for a route or Go To on ... appears notifying you want to show in the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for holding and turning the unit. Press ENTER to...
Owner's Manual
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.... Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. Sighting Page 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to your current location to lock the direction. 3. Hold the unit.... 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. Press ENTER to establish a projected waypoint location. 6. OR Select Project Waypoint. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object.
.... Press MENU > Sight 'N Go to navigate: 1. The compass ring with pointer is available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. Sighting Page 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to your current location to lock the direction. 3. Hold the unit.... 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. Press ENTER to establish a projected waypoint location. 6. OR Select Project Waypoint. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object.
Owner's Manual
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...option displays using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable. Selectable data fields Range grid measurement scale Elevation ... Pressure-view a plot of elevation changes that occur over time. Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over ...
...option displays using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults-clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. 32 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable. Selectable data fields Range grid measurement scale Elevation ... Pressure-view a plot of elevation changes that occur over time. Main Pages Altimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over ...
Owner's Manual
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Map Setup - Information Page Press MENU to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). To setup Routing: From the Setup Menu, select Routing. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off. • Spot Soundings... Sectors-select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Routing Setup Choose options for displaying maps. Select the symbol fields if you want to view a list of ...
Map Setup - Information Page Press MENU to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). To setup Routing: From the Setup Menu, select Routing. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or off. • Spot Soundings... Sectors-select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Routing Setup Choose options for displaying maps. Select the symbol fields if you want to view a list of ...
Owner's Manual
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...Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from True, ... and Summit HC only: • Switch to the compass. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. See page 9. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Select the Barometer Mode field to page 28 and page 35. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed...
...Fixed Elevation" (used when you turn the unit on , elevation is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from True, ... and Summit HC only: • Switch to the compass. Jumpmaster Setup Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers and is corrected by GPS. See page 9. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter. 2. Select the Barometer Mode field to page 28 and page 35. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed...
Owner's Manual
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...: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life...
...: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70° C)* Altimeter: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 10 feet, resolution; 1 ft., user calibrated Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 V DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life...
Quick Reference Guide
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...map, and press ENTER. Select Waypoints, and press ENTER. 3. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key ...00817-01 Rev. Press FIND. 2. Marking a Waypoint To mark your changes, select OK, and press ENTER. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. OR If the map item selected contains no information, a ...
...map, and press ENTER. Select Waypoints, and press ENTER. 3. or its subsidiaries Printed in Taiwan Quick Start Guide eTrex® HC series Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC, and Venture HC GPS antenna IN/OUT (Zoom) keys ENTER/ROCKER key MENU/FIND key QUIT/ PAGE key POWER/ Backlight key ...00817-01 Rev. Press FIND. 2. Marking a Waypoint To mark your changes, select OK, and press ENTER. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. Please visit www.garmin.com for detailed information.) To find an item from the Find Menu: 1. OR If the map item selected contains no information, a ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... and Summit HC only.) Main Menu-contains advanced features and settings. Press and release to display the Route Setup page. 3. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and Legend HCx only. 9. Press and quickly release POWER to scroll up on the eTrex: 1. Creating ...map of the area around your current location as a waypoint. or to zoom in the product box for satellite signals. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has three main pages. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn the electronic compass on or off ....
... and Summit HC only.) Main Menu-contains advanced features and settings. Press and release to display the Route Setup page. 3. A tone sounds, and the Introduction page appears, followed by the Vista HCx and Legend HCx only. 9. Press and quickly release POWER to scroll up on the eTrex: 1. Creating ...map of the area around your current location as a waypoint. or to zoom in the product box for satellite signals. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has three main pages. IN/OUT Zoom keys-from the Main Menu. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn the electronic compass on or off ....