Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... to avoid the following warnings also apply: This notice is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product's owner's manual to replace the need for more information. If these guidelines as well to remove the...sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. NOTE: Refer to your local waste disposal department to...
... to avoid the following warnings also apply: This notice is blocked. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for navigator attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather ...batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. • Contact your product's owner's manual to replace the need for more information. If these guidelines as well to remove the...sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. NOTE: Refer to your local waste disposal department to...
Owner's Manual
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...box. Decrease the level of this manual that is discussed in a safe place. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Take a moment to http://buy.garmin.com. Product Registration Help us ...in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913)...
...box. Decrease the level of this manual that is discussed in a safe place. Connect to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Take a moment to http://buy.garmin.com. Product Registration Help us ...in the product box for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913)...
Owner's Manual
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...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 a Route 20 ...Sun 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
...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 a Route 20 ...Sun 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
Owner's Manual
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...message is shown. The strength of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. The outer circle represents ... increase the brightness and down to close. The inner circle is shown. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of the sky. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky.
...message is shown. The strength of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the eTrex on your eTrex: Hold the unit in front of you must collect satellite data and establish its location. The outer circle represents ... increase the brightness and down to close. The inner circle is shown. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of the sky. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky.
Owner's Manual
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...waypoint on -screen keypad. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. To accept the waypoint with your current location... the Mark Waypoint page appears. Marking Your Current Location Press in your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press and ...
...waypoint on -screen keypad. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Waypoint symbol Basic Operation Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. To accept the waypoint with your current location... the Mark Waypoint page appears. Marking Your Current Location Press in your changes, select OK. After entering and confirming your GPS. A default threedigit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. Press and ...
Owner's Manual
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...city in the map database. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Select OK. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. You do not have to find an... the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. A list of available services ...
...city in the map database. Select OK. 4 Select the field. Select OK. Finding an Intersection This feature also requires detailed mapping data. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 15 Select a service from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Press and hold FIND. 2. You do not have to find an... the Addresses icon on -screen keypad. Addresses icon Addresses Page Basic Operation To find feature matches that data with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with addresses in the , because the database has information for an intersection. A list of available services ...
Owner's Manual
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... a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the...
... a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the active track on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Using this option allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval-records a track according to save the...
Owner's Manual
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... and mapping data is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the display or... from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. •...
... and mapping data is shown on this page. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Data fields Show menu Map Page with North toward the top of the display or... from the Main Menu thereafter. Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). • GPS Elevation-shows your current track toward the top of the screen. • Multicolor/Single Color-indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. •...
Owner's Manual
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...; C) from the last calibration. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. To ensure continued ...accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set the time delay from the GPS receiver to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC...
...; C) from the last calibration. When you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Use the numeric keypad to compass heading when below.... 4. Select for Compass Auto On and Off: 1. To ensure continued ...accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set the time delay from the GPS receiver to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC...
Owner's Manual
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A confirmation message appears. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. select Yes. ...contain one of navigation data. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to increase its accuracy. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields. Main Pages 3. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page... you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to use the default GPS elevation. 3.
A confirmation message appears. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 35 Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to enter the new elevation or pressure. select Yes. ...contain one of navigation data. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to increase its accuracy. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Use the ROCKER to reset the data fields. Main Pages 3. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page... you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to use the default GPS elevation. 3.
Owner's Manual
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eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 number. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. .... • Display Mode-set for Auto (changes from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. • Battery Type... and the Unit I.D. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to night mode and back again at dusk and...
eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 number. Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. .... • Display Mode-set for Auto (changes from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. • Battery Type... and the Unit I.D. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Level-use the slider to night mode and back again at dusk and...
Owner's Manual
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..., select Altimeter. 2. Select the Auto Calibration field to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the...
..., select Altimeter. 2. Select the Auto Calibration field to the Vista HCx or Summit HC page, and select Manuals. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 43 To setup the Welcome Page: 1. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed information about this feature. • North Reference-choose from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for the...
Owner's Manual
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...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: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries ...
...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: Up to 25 hours HCx units Up to 14 hours HC units Accuracy GPS: Appendix Appendix Compass: (Vista HCx/Summit HC only) Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees, resolution; 1 degree, user calibrated Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Waypoints, and press ENTER. 3. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. 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...manual for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. message appears. Use the ROCKER to on the Map page. Find Menu Waypoints List Information Page NOTE: For the Find Menu to display all of the categories shown above, MapSource® detailed map data must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC...
... Waypoints, and press ENTER. 3. B © Copyright 2007 Garmin Ltd. 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...manual for additional documentation and information. 190-00817-01 Rev. message appears. Use the ROCKER to on the Map page. Find Menu Waypoints List Information Page NOTE: For the Find Menu to display all of the categories shown above, MapSource® detailed map data must be downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC...