Garmin Foretrex 301 Support Question
Garmin Foretrex 301 Support Question
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Question posted by zforce89j on June 18th, 2012
How Is The Compass Calibrated On A 301?
I've been trying to figure out how to calibrate the compass on my 301, but everything i keep reading is for the 401.
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Related Garmin Foretrex 301 Manual Pages
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual) - Page 3
.... For more information on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following conditions:.... Garmin does not assume any responsibility for any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio ... or incomplete data. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
Introduction
Foretrex® Features
Features
Foretrex 301
Foretrex 401
Altimeter
No
Yes
Barometer
No
Yes
Cadence (optional No
Yes
accessory required)
Electronic compass No
Yes
Heart rate (optional No
Yes
accessory required)
Timer
Yes
Yes
Waterproof
Yes
Yes
Wireless transfer No
Yes
Optional Accessories
For a list of available ...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 8 Hunt and Fish 10 Sun and Moon 10 Recording your Tracks 10 Creating and Navigating
Routes 11
Settings 12 Map Menu Options 12 Compass Menu Options.......... 12 Elevation Menu Options........... 13 Trip Computer Options 13 Main Menu Options 13 Data Field Options 15
Timer 20 Timer Options 20
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual - Page 6
Introduction
GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21
Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex
to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26
Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... you must acquire GPS signals.
1. Using the Backlight
While the Foretrex is not lost. To adjust the backlight time: 1. The first time you turn on the Foretrex and hold to choose a language. Turn on your location. When satellites are prompted to turn off the backlight before the automatic light timeout.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Getting...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... Pages
Using the Main Pages
All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Map page
Compass page
Elevation page (401 only)
Main menu
Trip computer
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... distance to final destination and speed (by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer.
From the compass page, press
enter.
2.
Select CALIBRATE.
3. Compass Page
The compass page guides you are stationary or walking. If you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of the page. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... the list of the screen. Use
to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Follow the on the Foretrex 401.
1.
The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. To calibrate the barometric altimeter:
note: The barometric altimeter is available only on -screen instructions. Elevation...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
...menu. Settings
Settings
Map Menu Options
On the map page, press enter to access the compass menu. Move the pointer to pan. MEASURE DISTANCE-measure the distance between two waypoints.... mark a waypoint, or zoom in the same direction.
12
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in or out.
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... access the elevation menu. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on changing data fields. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Settings
See page 15 for more information on the trip computer page. SETUP-customize settings for more information on the compass page. CHANGE FIELDS-change the data fields on changing data fields.
VIEW POINTS-view...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...calibrate the compass.
• SYSTEM-set position format and map datum. You can also select bearing or course for the go to appear when the unit powers on . Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually, or AUTO to automatically turn auto calibration on and off .
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Foretrex 301/401... for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface.
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...the GPS software version.
The average vertical distance of ascent. BEARING
The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive ...pressure.
GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view. Set the jump type and information.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
15 See page 25.
The calibrated current ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... you are from the original course (path of day based on your GPS position.
Settings
Data Field ODOMETER
OFF COURSE
OVER'L SPD (overall speed)...readings. Data Field SUNRISE SUNSET TIME
TO COURSE
TOT ASCENT (total ascent)
Description
Time of sunset based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The total elevation distance ascended.
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Foretrex 301/401...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... signal strength. GPS
The bars indicate GPS satellite strength.
GPS
Setting GPS Mode
1. Select the mode you are receiving a signal. Signal Strength
To view the satellite page, select GPS from which you want, or select OFF to sky view.
Sky View
Press enter on the satellite page to switch to use the Foretrex indoors.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... Receiver: more than 12 channels,
high-sensitivity
Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (Autolocate)
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
28
Foretrex 301/401 ...batteries
(alkaline or NiMH)
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)*
*The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...
changing 12, 13 distance
measuring 5
E elevation
page 6 plot 13 zoom 13
C cadence sensor 22 compass
calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24
F files
adding 24 transferring 23
G Garmin Product Support
i GPS
acquiring signals 3 mode 21
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Index
modes 15 reception 21 sky view 21 GSC 10 16, 22...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
..., observing polarity.
3.
Turn on the battery door until it level.
Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual
Go outdoors to choose a language. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. The flashes while the Foretrex determines your location.
Battery Information
The Foretrex® operates on your current location and navigate a route, you must...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu.
Map page
Compass page
Elevation page (401 only)
Main menu
Trip computer
Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Main Pages
All of the information needed to access the option menus for...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... you move, so that waypoints ahead of you to ensure maximum accuracy.
Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual
Map Page
Heading indicator
Position icon
Map page Your position on the map is represented by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. To calibrate the electric compass (401 only): 1. Follow the on the map. From the map page, press enter...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... SET UP > ALTIMETER > CALIBRATE.
2. Press and hold mark. 2. Use to scroll to zoom in the Foretrex.
1.
Follow the on-screen instructions. To customize data fields, press enter.
The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of menu options. To navigate to select from the list.
Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual...
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