Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... attempting such operations. • The unit is not designed to determine if your product's owner's manual to replace the need for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may use a sharp object to properly recycle/dispose of the unit's controls while navigating. It is designed to provide route suggestions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use of the batteries. For...
... attempting such operations. • The unit is not designed to determine if your product's owner's manual to replace the need for more information. Battery Warnings Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Using other factors that may use a sharp object to properly recycle/dispose of the unit's controls while navigating. It is designed to provide route suggestions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit's screen while navigating and use of the batteries. For...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... package purchased through online auctions are not accepted for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Within this device under Part ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15 regulations. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must not be responsible for warranty repairs. This warranty is intended to the Garmin service center in materials...
... package purchased through online auctions are not accepted for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Within this device under Part ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR 15 regulations. Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through an online auction. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must not be responsible for warranty repairs. This warranty is intended to the Garmin service center in materials...
Owner's Manual
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...; To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. These units use the proven performance of this package with the packing list on the box. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
...; To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. These units use the proven performance of this package with the packing list on the box. Introduction Thank you by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Introduction 1 Tips and Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47 Calendar 56...
... Contents Introduction 1 Tips and Shortcuts 1 Product Registration 1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16 Using Tracks 23 Main Pages 30 Satellite Page 31 Map Page 31 Compass Page 35 Altimeter Page 41 Trip Computer Page............45 Main Menu 46 Tracks 47 Routes Page 47 Setup Menu 47 Calendar 56...
Owner's Manual
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Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. See page 48 for several months. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when...
Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. Locking Battery pin slot compartment eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. See page 48 for several months. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Getting Started Getting Started Installing Batteries and the Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Stored data is not lost when...
Owner's Manual
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.... Getting Started Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Default-the factory setting saved in to the list. They indicate that you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual On-screen button-use the ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. Field-the location on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to enter.
.... Getting Started Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen up or down , left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Default-the factory setting saved in to the list. They indicate that you should highlight Service, eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual On-screen button-use the ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in the unit's memory. Field-the location on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to enter.
Owner's Manual
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... a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished.� Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to the unit. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To...
... a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished.� Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to the unit. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to search for . Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To...
Owner's Manual
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.... eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 When you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). Select a category. Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. The options menu for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of the location you want to find a location using Find...
.... eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17 When you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on -screen keypad and enter the name of Interest (with optional MapSource detailed maps). Select a category. Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. The options menu for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of the location you want to find a location using Find...
Owner's Manual
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...clear the track log: 1. Select Clear > Yes. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Tracks. 3. Select Setup. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. To set up a track log: 1. Basic Operation Percentage of memory used List of line that represents the track currently being recorded. 24 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press MENU twice to create an optimum representation of your record method is time or distance, enter the specific...
...clear the track log: 1. Select Clear > Yes. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Tracks. 3. Select Setup. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. To set up a track log: 1. Basic Operation Percentage of memory used List of line that represents the track currently being recorded. 24 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Press MENU twice to create an optimum representation of your record method is time or distance, enter the specific...
Owner's Manual
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... direction of the track is created from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Basic Operation Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is marked by a flag. Both the Vista H and Legend H show the track. The beginning of the first turn , directions to TracBack. 2. To view a track profile: 1. Use the ROCKER to show profiles, if using the eTrex Vista H. Refer to the Garmin Web site for the track or the Track Log open, select TracBack, to scroll across the track profile. With the Saved Tracks page for information about these maps...
... direction of the track is created from elevation readings when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Basic Operation Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is marked by a flag. Both the Vista H and Legend H show the track. The beginning of the first turn , directions to TracBack. 2. To view a track profile: 1. Use the ROCKER to show profiles, if using the eTrex Vista H. Refer to the Garmin Web site for the track or the Track Log open, select TracBack, to scroll across the track profile. With the Saved Tracks page for information about these maps...
Owner's Manual
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...;t�h��e� route. 5. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select Navigate. Create or modify a route using optional MapSource mapping. Select New > . 3. Select Use to the route. 6. Create complex routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to move the pointer on a saved track: 1. Basic Operation 4. Select MENU > Stop Navigation to select a route waypoint from one of waypoints that you to 250 points each. Use the Find Menu to exit. With a saved track on the map, use the ROCKER to a route. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 27
...;t�h��e� route. 5. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select Navigate. Create or modify a route using optional MapSource mapping. Select New > . 3. Select Use to the route. 6. Create complex routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to move the pointer on a saved track: 1. Basic Operation 4. Select MENU > Stop Navigation to select a route waypoint from one of waypoints that you to 250 points each. Use the Find Menu to exit. With a saved track on the map, use the ROCKER to a route. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 27
Owner's Manual
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... you stop (after a pre-set speed, it is on or off : 1. When it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your current heading direction. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on . When you are stationary. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
... you stop (after a pre-set speed, it is on or off : 1. When it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your current heading direction. Using the Electronic Compass Both the Legend H and the Vista H use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista H has an additional electronic compass. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn the electronic compass on . When you are stationary. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...your location, increase accuracy by time. View Pressure or Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot to barometric pressure. 42 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select View Pressure Plot to plot elevation. View Pressure Plot is measured by using the Zoom Ranges option. • Change Data Fields-select the type of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to show in the data fields. • Reset-reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. • Calibrate Altimeter-if you know the correct elevation for elevation, distance, or time when...
...your location, increase accuracy by time. View Pressure or Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot to barometric pressure. 42 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual Select View Pressure Plot to plot elevation. View Pressure Plot is measured by using the Zoom Ranges option. • Change Data Fields-select the type of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to show in the data fields. • Reset-reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. • Calibrate Altimeter-if you know the correct elevation for elevation, distance, or time when...
Owner's Manual
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... altitude or pressure for the point. Resetting Data To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. To use the ROCKER to move across the profile. Use the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the profile, the status window at the bottom of day, and date the point was created. Press MENU > Reset. 2. Select the reset options, and press the ROCKER to place a check by an option. 44 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
... altitude or pressure for the point. Resetting Data To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. To use the ROCKER to move across the profile. Use the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the profile, the status window at the bottom of day, and date the point was created. Press MENU > Reset. 2. Select the reset options, and press the ROCKER to place a check by an option. 44 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... difference between the lightest and darkest areas of brightness. Changing the text language does not change the language of unit software and the Unit I.D. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • External Power Lost-set the Battery Type for more accurate battery capacity status. • Text Language-select the text language on and set the level of the screen. 48 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
... difference between the lightest and darkest areas of brightness. Changing the text language does not change the language of unit software and the Unit I.D. Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • External Power Lost-set the Battery Type for more accurate battery capacity status. • Text Language-select the text language on and set the level of the screen. 48 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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... of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)). 54 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To access the Units Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Units. • Time Format-choose from UTC • Distance/Speed-sets the unit (Universal Time Coordinated). location, for mapping and • UTC Offset-When the Time Zone is set to Other, navigation, and is shown. • Time Zone-set to show your • Daylight Saving Time-On, speed and distance. Main Pages Time Setup Units Setup To...
... of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)). 54 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual To access the Units Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Units. • Time Format-choose from UTC • Distance/Speed-sets the unit (Universal Time Coordinated). location, for mapping and • UTC Offset-When the Time Zone is set to Other, navigation, and is shown. • Time Zone-set to show your • Daylight Saving Time-On, speed and distance. Main Pages Time Setup Units Setup To...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 add to route 19 altimeter calibration 42 page 41 setup 56 auto zoom 50 average location 16, 18 B backlight 10 contrast 48 level 48 timeout 48 barometer mode 56 batteries 4 below 50 C calculator 57 calendar 56 calibration altimeter 42, 45 electronic compass 37, 38 change reference 19 cleaning 61 compass bearing pointer 39 calibration 37 course pointer 39 electronic 36 compass page 35 contact Garmin 2 contrast 48 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 40 D data fields 32 daylight saving time 54 distance, measuring...
... 2 add to route 19 altimeter calibration 42 page 41 setup 56 auto zoom 50 average location 16, 18 B backlight 10 contrast 48 level 48 timeout 48 barometer mode 56 batteries 4 below 50 C calculator 57 calendar 56 calibration altimeter 42, 45 electronic compass 37, 38 change reference 19 cleaning 61 compass bearing pointer 39 calibration 37 course pointer 39 electronic 36 compass page 35 contact Garmin 2 contrast 48 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 40 D data fields 32 daylight saving time 54 distance, measuring...
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... map datum 54 orientation 33 page 31 mapping databases 12 marking a location 13 measure distance 34, 35 N navigating geocache 20 route 28 saved track 26 stop 33 new location 31 north reference 55 north up 31 O orientation 50 P pressure plot 41 profile field 41 project a waypoint 16 project waypoint 19 64 R registration 1 reposition here 19 reset 44 Rocker key 9 routes creating 27 deleting 29 editing 28 navigating 27 off-road transition 29 turn previews 28 S satellite page 30 Sight N' Go 39 specifications...
... map datum 54 orientation 33 page 31 mapping databases 12 marking a location 13 measure distance 34, 35 N navigating geocache 20 route 28 saved track 26 stop 33 new location 31 north reference 55 north up 31 O orientation 50 P pressure plot 41 profile field 41 project a waypoint 16 project waypoint 19 64 R registration 1 reposition here 19 reset 44 Rocker key 9 routes creating 27 deleting 29 editing 28 navigating 27 off-road transition 29 turn previews 28 S satellite page 30 Sight N' Go 39 specifications...
Quick Reference Guide
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... on -screen keypad. From the Waypoints page, use the ROCKER to select the waypoint you want to your destination. The bearing pointer points to edit, and press ENTER > Menu. 2. To create a waypoint on -screen instructions for additional documentation and information. Select the location item from the Find list, and press ENTER. B Printed in Taiwan eTrex Legend® H and eTrex Vista® H quick reference guide Use the compass to navigate to www.garmin.com for holding and turning the unit. "Calibration Successful" appears...
... on -screen keypad. From the Waypoints page, use the ROCKER to select the waypoint you want to your destination. The bearing pointer points to edit, and press ENTER > Menu. 2. To create a waypoint on -screen instructions for additional documentation and information. Select the location item from the Find list, and press ENTER. B Printed in Taiwan eTrex Legend® H and eTrex Vista® H quick reference guide Use the compass to navigate to www.garmin.com for holding and turning the unit. "Calibration Successful" appears...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... While the GPS receiver is depleted. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Replace the battery cover. Select the battery type. From any time to mark your current location as the battery is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" appears until enough signals are removed. ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up, down to decrease. Press MENU twice > Setup. 2. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Using the Status Bar: The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as a waypoint. Satellite signal status is...
.... While the GPS receiver is depleted. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through lists; Replace the battery cover. Select the battery type. From any time to mark your current location as the battery is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" appears until enough signals are removed. ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up, down to decrease. Press MENU twice > Setup. 2. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Using the Status Bar: The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as a waypoint. Satellite signal status is...