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... Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Take a moment to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the...
... Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. Take a moment to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the...
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... a highlighted slider. or move through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map...
... a highlighted slider. or move through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Getting Started ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move the map...
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... is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Status Bar - Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites ...and addresses. The external power icon is shown when the unit is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from optional MapSource disks. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is attained. Satellite signal status is shown ...
... is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for a microSD™ card (user provided) that can view listings of the microSD card. Status Bar - Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for or acquiring satellites ...and addresses. The external power icon is shown when the unit is depleted. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from optional MapSource disks. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Power status is attained. Satellite signal status is shown ...
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...on the card and release quickly to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover ... data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the...TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect the USB cable to the USB port on card must face away from the...
...on the card and release quickly to a microSD™ Card The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with cover removed PUSH TO EJECT USB port weather cover ... data card slot. Getting Started Transferring Data to eject it from the slot and remove it from the eTrex. Remove the battery compartment cover from the batteries. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the...TO EJECT microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card Accessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Connect the USB cable to the USB port on card must face away from the...
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...1. Enter the distance and bearing to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm ...circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to begin averaging. 2. Using the ...
...1. Enter the distance and bearing to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project. Select the waypoint you want to define an alarm ...circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Proximity Waypoints Page To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to begin averaging. 2. Using the ...
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...geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. When outside the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the ... loaded to search for each category contains search options. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to open the Find Menu. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
...geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. When outside the set proximity alarm tones: 1. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on or off: Press MENU twice > Proximity (eTrex HCx and HC units) > Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units) and check or uncheck the ... loaded to search for each category contains search options. Additional icons appear depending on HCx units to assign tones to open the Find Menu. Press and hold the FIND key to the types of alarms listed. Select a Category. 10 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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Press and hold FIND. 2. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along its path. List of saved tracks Percentage of the Tracks page....Clear button. Select All Points of Interest to show a list of interest: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log starts recording as soon as you can ...
Press and hold FIND. 2. The percentage of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along its path. List of saved tracks Percentage of the Tracks page....Clear button. Select All Points of Interest to show a list of interest: 1. Select an item from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Select Tracks. 3. Basic Operation Searching for HCx units, downloadable from the list, and press ENTER. The track log starts recording as soon as you can ...
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...unit's internal memory. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the microSD ...card). Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track ...
...unit's internal memory. A message appears asking you if you want to save the track. Select Yes to save the entire track log: 1. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 17 Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. Basic Operation • Color-select the color of the microSD ...card). Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. Data card option (HCx units only) • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-distance records track ...
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Highlight the Log Track to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Select Save. 3. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to Data Card option, and then press ENTER. ... compilation of all track data for each day you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to save a portion of the data can result....shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. A current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
Highlight the Log Track to an HCx unit microSD card: 1. Select Save. 3. Select OK. 18 To log tracks to Data Card option, and then press ENTER. ... compilation of all track data for each day you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to save a portion of the data can result....shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. A current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual
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...When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Refer to scroll across the track profile. Use the ROCKER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. At any point along the profile, press ENTER to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. Basic... Operation To view a track on the map. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Track Profiles A Track Elevation...
...When finished defining the area, press ENTER, and select Save. 3. Refer to scroll across the track profile. Use the ROCKER to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. At any point along the profile, press ENTER to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. Basic... Operation To view a track on the map. Press MENU to show profiles, if using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. Elevation Begin marker End marker Distance from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Track Profiles A Track Elevation...
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... Operation Navigating a Saved Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to the first turn . Select Follow Road (HCx units with up to 250 points each turn , directions to retrace your final destination. At the first turn are shown. 5. Route Page Route on a ...Page To create a route: 1. Select Use to add it to select a route waypoint from one of the Find groups. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select the point to show the track. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using MapSource mapping. With the Saved Tracks...
... Operation Navigating a Saved Track To use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to the first turn . Select Follow Road (HCx units with up to 250 points each turn , directions to retrace your final destination. At the first turn are shown. 5. Route Page Route on a ...Page To create a route: 1. Select Use to add it to select a route waypoint from one of the Find groups. 4. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Select the point to show the track. The eTrex stores 50 routes with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using MapSource mapping. With the Saved Tracks...
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...is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. A "Calculating Route" message appears until the route calculation is complete. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Select Off Road to your destination. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. To stop ...It navigates directly from point to -point allow you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page...
...is a feature available only with a graphic of the turn. A "Calculating Route" message appears until the route calculation is complete. Route on Map Page eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 21 Select Off Road to your destination. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. To stop ...It navigates directly from point to -point allow you are preceded by a guidance message with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page...
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... Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 23 To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. 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. Cycle through these pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Each...
... Options Map Page Options Menu Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 23 To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. 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. Cycle through these pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Each...
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.... 5. Select Heading. 3. Use the numeric keypad to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. When you are stationary. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected... compass on . When it off until you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are not using the electronic compass, turn ...
.... 5. Select Heading. 3. Use the numeric keypad to get an accurate electronic compass reading. The accuracy of the eTrex HC series units use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. When you are stationary. Main Pages Using the Electronic Compass (All of the electronic compass is also adversely affected... compass on . When it off until you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. 28 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you are not using the electronic compass, turn ...
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... the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for a route or Go... on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to the Compass page. Press Menu > Calibration. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to an object within your turning speed.
... the data fields. • Calibrate Compass-accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. Press ENTER to return to adjust your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). • Stop/Resume Navigation-turns active navigation for a route or Go... on the Compass page. • Change Data Fields-selects the type of data you to the Compass page. Press Menu > Calibration. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 29 Main Pages Compass Page Options • Sight 'N Go-navigate to an object within your turning speed.
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Press ENTER to the projected waypoint. Select Set Course. 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the unit at the top of the screen. 4. Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to lock ... available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. OR Select Project Waypoint. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object.
Press ENTER to the projected waypoint. Select Set Course. 30 Project Waypoint Page 5. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Hold the unit at the top of the screen. 4. Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to lock ... available only on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. OR Select Project Waypoint. Enter an estimated distance from your destination on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with the distant object.
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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 data you show either elevation or ambient pressure .... Customize the View 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 time. • Zoom Ranges-set period of the page are user selectable. Altimeter Page Options •...
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 data you show either elevation or ambient pressure .... Customize the View 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 time. • Zoom Ranges-set period of the page are user selectable. Altimeter Page Options •...
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... and back again at dusk and dawn), Day only, or Night only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- Use the option menu to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for more accurate battery capacity status. • External... Power Lost-set the unit to restore defaults, or view the version of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup.
... and back again at dusk and dawn), Day only, or Night only. • Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection- Use the option menu to turn off (eTrex HCx units only). Main Pages Display Setup Page You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for more accurate battery capacity status. • External... Power Lost-set the unit to restore defaults, or view the version of brightness. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 37 Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup.
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...the unit to observe a new Removable Drive listing. Double click My Computer to a computer. 2. Browse the computer for HCx units: 1. To rearrange a page in the page sequence, select the page > ENTER. To insert a new page,...> Insert. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Select Move. 3. The available interface format is Garmin-the proprietary format used to add, remove, or reorder any of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm tones... with a computer. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual After the transfer, end the USB cable connection.
...the unit to observe a new Removable Drive listing. Double click My Computer to a computer. 2. Browse the computer for HCx units: 1. To rearrange a page in the page sequence, select the page > ENTER. To insert a new page,...> Insert. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Select Move. 3. The available interface format is Garmin-the proprietary format used to add, remove, or reorder any of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm tones... with a computer. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual After the transfer, end the USB cable connection.
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...select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Map Setup - Routing Setup Choose options for displaying maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 To setup Routing: From the Setup Menu, select Routing. Access the Setup Menu... Page Press MENU to customize settings for information on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Marine page to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or ...
...select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set-select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Map Setup - Routing Setup Choose options for displaying maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 41 To setup Routing: From the Setup Menu, select Routing. Access the Setup Menu... Page Press MENU to customize settings for information on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. Marine page to view options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). Marine Page Main Pages • Marine Colors-toggles colors on or ...