Owner's Manual
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... the right to be used without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of GARMIN. April 2005 Part Number 190-00219-00 Rev. Telephone: 886/2.2642.9199 Telephone: 44/1794.519944...
... the right to be used without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered trademarks, eTrex Vista™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of GARMIN. April 2005 Part Number 190-00219-00 Rev. Telephone: 886/2.2642.9199 Telephone: 44/1794.519944...
Owner's Manual
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...fications, Accessories, Data Field Definitions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by -Step instruction for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. Thank you for using the features of the eTrex Vista according to understand all of Contents. The Appendices include information... FCC, safety, warranty, product registration information and the Table of the operating features. To get the most from your new eTrex Vista, take time to read through this section are divided into three sections. This manual is organized into : (1) An overview ...
...fications, Accessories, Data Field Definitions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by -Step instruction for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista. Thank you for using the features of the eTrex Vista according to understand all of Contents. The Appendices include information... FCC, safety, warranty, product registration information and the Table of the operating features. To get the most from your new eTrex Vista, take time to read through this section are divided into three sections. This manual is organized into : (1) An overview ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Serial Number: * * NOTE: Do not confuse this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of GARMIN MapSource Data to your eTrex Vista handy and connect to better support you by completing our on the Home Page. number that is lost, stolen, or needs service... Estate Romsey SO51 9DL, U.K. Serial Number Use this external serial number with the unit i.d. Telephone: 913/397.8200 FAX: 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The internal serial number is relevant to the inside the battery compartment) in case it is displayed in a safe place or...
.... Serial Number: * * NOTE: Do not confuse this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside of GARMIN MapSource Data to your eTrex Vista handy and connect to better support you by completing our on the Home Page. number that is lost, stolen, or needs service... Estate Romsey SO51 9DL, U.K. Serial Number Use this external serial number with the unit i.d. Telephone: 913/397.8200 FAX: 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. The internal serial number is relevant to the inside the battery compartment) in case it is displayed in a safe place or...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Features and Button Function 2 Battery Installation 3 Backlighting and Contrast 3 The Main Pages Main Page Basics 4 Satellite The Main Page 5 Options 6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista 8 Map The Main Page 9-10 Options 11-15 Using the Pan Map Option 12 Stop Navigation 13 Hide/Show Navigation Status 13 Hide/Show Data... 57 Calculator Page 57 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications 58 Appendix B: Accessories 59 Appendix C: Data Field Definitions .....60-61 Appendix D: MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E: Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F: Wiring Diagram 64 Index 65-71
... 1 Features and Button Function 2 Battery Installation 3 Backlighting and Contrast 3 The Main Pages Main Page Basics 4 Satellite The Main Page 5 Options 6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista 8 Map The Main Page 9-10 Options 11-15 Using the Pan Map Option 12 Stop Navigation 13 Hide/Show Navigation Status 13 Hide/Show Data... 57 Calculator Page 57 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications 58 Appendix B: Accessories 59 Appendix C: Data Field Definitions .....60-61 Appendix D: MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E: Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F: Wiring Diagram 64 Index 65-71
Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints, Cities, Interstate Exits, Points of Interest, Street Addresses and Intersections.* 24 MB of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer from GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM's. A Find Feature for 20 Routes with 50 Waypoints each . See pages 5 and 53 for 3,000 points, or 10...be limited by geo-stationary satellites, effective use of Interest, Address, and Intersection data must be transferred to the unit using the eTrex Vista's features and their options. Features include: Storage for displaying total ascent/ descent, average ascent/descent, maximum ascent/descent, 12 hour...
... Waypoints, Cities, Interstate Exits, Points of Interest, Street Addresses and Intersections.* 24 MB of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer from GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM's. A Find Feature for 20 Routes with 50 Waypoints each . See pages 5 and 53 for 3,000 points, or 10...be limited by geo-stationary satellites, effective use of Interest, Address, and Intersection data must be transferred to the unit using the eTrex Vista's features and their options. Features include: Storage for displaying total ascent/ descent, average ascent/descent, maximum ascent/descent, 12 hour...
Owner's Manual
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... Features The Map Page displays your movements. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to change rapidly instead of the page provides you a larger area with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information. 9 The IN...
... Features The Map Page displays your movements. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to change rapidly instead of the page provides you a larger area with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information. 9 The IN...
Owner's Manual
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... view map details. The smaller the circle, the more detail. A Status Field at the bottom of the page can be downloaded to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. As you zoom in the center of the map is exceeded and the appearance of the map. The map display also shows the... information about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your present position and direction of movement as a triangular 'Position Icon', in so far...
... view map details. The smaller the circle, the more detail. A Status Field at the bottom of the page can be downloaded to the unit from a GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. As you zoom in the center of the map is exceeded and the appearance of the map. The map display also shows the... information about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your present position and direction of movement as a triangular 'Position Icon', in so far...
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...64257;ne map features. This setting only applies to a map feature set to certain zoom scales. Tracks - Goto Line: Bearing or Course; MapSource Info - check mark determines if map data is loaded; Page - automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next ... Pages, each accessed by this setting. A list of data will display only to a north heading. Lock on the screen. available only if MapSource Data is used or not. choice displays in light color while the other displays in a dark color. Some types of Interest, Waypoints, Street ...
...64257;ne map features. This setting only applies to a map feature set to certain zoom scales. Tracks - Goto Line: Bearing or Course; MapSource Info - check mark determines if map data is loaded; Page - automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next ... Pages, each accessed by this setting. A list of data will display only to a north heading. Lock on the screen. available only if MapSource Data is used or not. choice displays in light color while the other displays in a dark color. Some types of Interest, Waypoints, Street ...
Owner's Manual
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...Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window 29 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to eTrex Vista operation. The pages listed below provide enhancements to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. Waypoints, Favorite Locations, Cities, Interstate Exits, Points of measure, display backlighting timeout and...Allows you to mark and store a waypoint for repeated use as time format, units of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Allows you to locate, and Goto, or use . Information about the status of backlighting, time and date...
...Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window 29 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to eTrex Vista operation. The pages listed below provide enhancements to additional eTrex Vista feature pages. Waypoints, Favorite Locations, Cities, Interstate Exits, Points of measure, display backlighting timeout and...Allows you to mark and store a waypoint for repeated use as time format, units of Interest, Addresses, and Intersections. (Some require MapSource data.) Route Page - Allows you to locate, and Goto, or use . Information about the status of backlighting, time and date...
Owner's Manual
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... Location or the Map Pointer. Use them to construct a Route, establish a direct line of reference 'Near Map Pointer' or 'By Name' Prompt displays when using MapSource MetroGuide data, the list of find locations is expanded to your current location as a point of travel (Goto), or when gathering information. Categories listed...
... Location or the Map Pointer. Use them to construct a Route, establish a direct line of reference 'Near Map Pointer' or 'By Name' Prompt displays when using MapSource MetroGuide data, the list of find locations is expanded to your current location as a point of travel (Goto), or when gathering information. Categories listed...
Owner's Manual
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... the service, its direction from the exit, and a list of Interest categories: Food & Drink Services Lodging Transportation Attractions Emergency & Govt. However, you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to display the Information Page for the selected service. Here is a list of Point of the services available, each marked by a check. When...
... the service, its direction from the exit, and a list of Interest categories: Food & Drink Services Lodging Transportation Attractions Emergency & Govt. However, you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to display the Information Page for the selected service. Here is a list of Point of the services available, each marked by a check. When...
Owner's Manual
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... area of map data coverage or enter two street names and locate the intersection. You can then use these options, however, you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of map data.
... area of map data coverage or enter two street names and locate the intersection. You can then use these options, however, you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of map data.
Owner's Manual
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... Find Menu to your final destination. You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. "Add To Route" option from the Find Menu and display its Information Page. 2. Main Menu...can be added to 50 waypoints. To add more waypoints to display the Routes List. 3. Routes The Routes Page with list of unused routes. 2. The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with up to a route from the Main Menu. More complex routes can be created using the Find Menu. A "Waypoint Added ...
... Find Menu to your final destination. You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. "Add To Route" option from the Find Menu and display its Information Page. 2. Main Menu...can be added to 50 waypoints. To add more waypoints to display the Routes List. 3. Routes The Routes Page with list of unused routes. 2. The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes, each with up to a route from the Main Menu. More complex routes can be created using the Find Menu. A "Waypoint Added ...
Owner's Manual
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... site at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover. Handlebar Mounting Bracket: Allows the eTrex Vista to your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details. Bare wire connections for carrying the eTrex Vista. Automotive Mounting Bracket: Can be mounted on your PC using a background map and downloading them to be temporarily or permanently...
... site at right) Replacement Battery Cover: Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover. Handlebar Mounting Bracket: Allows the eTrex Vista to your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details. Bare wire connections for carrying the eTrex Vista. Automotive Mounting Bracket: Can be mounted on your PC using a background map and downloading them to be temporarily or permanently...
Owner's Manual
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... on the back of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. To transfer data: 1. Connect the remaining cable connector to the back of map data from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. The eTrex Vista accepts up on the protective cover on the back of detailed mapping data and navigation information.
... on the back of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. To transfer data: 1. Connect the remaining cable connector to the back of map data from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. The eTrex Vista accepts up on the protective cover on the back of detailed mapping data and navigation information.
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... 4 Main Pages 68 Altimeter 21 Main Menu 28 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource™ Map Data CD-ROMs 14, 59, 62 Map Datum 50 Map Page 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page, Main 60 Map Page options 11-15 Map Scale...
... 4 Main Pages 68 Altimeter 21 Main Menu 28 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource™ Map Data CD-ROMs 14, 59, 62 Map Datum 50 Map Page 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page, Main 60 Map Page options 11-15 Map Scale...
Quick Reference Guide
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... When on the Satellite Page, press to adjust the screen contrast. To preview these pages, press the PAGE button to cycle from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Provides guidance to your movements and nearby map features. Main Menu - If you need to change the Time Zone: ...changing the batteries. The FIND button: • Press to turn the backlighting On and Off: POWER 1. Operating the eTrex Vista Operating the eTrex Vista 1 Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista operates on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. • Press in the left...
... When on the Satellite Page, press to adjust the screen contrast. To preview these pages, press the PAGE button to cycle from a GARMIN MapSource® CD-ROM. Provides guidance to your movements and nearby map features. Main Menu - If you need to change the Time Zone: ...changing the batteries. The FIND button: • Press to turn the backlighting On and Off: POWER 1. Operating the eTrex Vista Operating the eTrex Vista 1 Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista operates on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. • Press in the left...