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... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. If ... UK). Decrease the level of this manual that is not universal 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 all HC series units, a notation is discussed in...
... create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The eTrex models operate identically with the eTrex, refer to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer immediately. If ... UK). Decrease the level of this manual that is not universal 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 all HC series units, a notation is discussed in...
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 Main...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 Main...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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...location. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. The inner circle is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The number of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...
...location. To initialize your eTrex, the GPS receiver must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. The inner circle is shown. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you facing the sky. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite... signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is shown. The number of each satellite signal is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual...
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Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map operating modes, position ... each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). •...
Main Pages Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the GPS receiver on or off. • Track Up/North Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with data fields Two map operating modes, position ... each satellite appears as a different color. • New Location-use if you to turn the unit on and is shown on the map display. 24 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). •...
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...status bar when the electronic compass is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these... compass functions 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 Press and hold Quit to get an accurate electronic compass reading. Hold the Vista HCx level to turn the electronic compass on or...
...status bar when the electronic compass is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 2. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these... compass functions 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 Press and hold Quit to get an accurate electronic compass reading. Hold the Vista HCx level to turn the electronic compass on or...
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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 installed. Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, ... pixels) backlit. 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...
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 installed. Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color, high resolution, ... pixels) backlit. 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...