Garmin Foretrex 401 Support Question
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Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual) - Page 2
....
contain chemicals known to the State of California to remove the batteries.
In addition, the GPS unit may use a sharp object to cause • Do not use an internal, non-...; Keep the batteries away from street signs, visual sightings,
and maps. Battery Warnings
Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use voice ...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual) - Page 3
... mount to be incurred as a result of disregarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference that obstruct the driver's vision. Many other Garmin
dashboard or friction mount...to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin
Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B ...
Bike Mount Instructions (Multilingual) - Page 24
... Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA
Garmin (Europe) Ltd. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Garmin®, Forerunner®, and Foretrex® are those of their respective owners.
© 2009 Garmin Ltd.
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... herein, no part of this manual may not be viewed and to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. Information in Taiwan Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are those of such changes or improvements. GSC™ 10 is subject to change or improve its products
and to...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
.... Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if you by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you are instructed to www.garmin.com /...
Introduction
Product Registration
Help us better support you have any questions while using your Foretrex.
In Europe, go to http://my.garmin.com.
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 ...Yes
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. ii
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii
Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3
Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map... 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 8
Installing Batteries
1. Replace the battery cover.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Getting Started
Buttons
power
• Press and hold to navigate to ...• Press to scroll through the menus.
• Press to exit a menu or a page. • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off.
• Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on and off .
2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
3....
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... before the automatic light timeout. Use to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Using the Backlight
While the Foretrex is not lost. From the main menu, select
SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT TIMEOUT.
2.
The backlight stays on . When...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... of the information needed to access the option menus for these pages. Press enter 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.
Press the page button to navigate through...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...Heading indicator
Position icon
Map page Your position on the map.
The Foretrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints ahead of... fields, and press enter to zoom in. From the map page, press enter.
2.
Select MEASURE DISTANCE
3. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
To measure distance: 1. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Waypoint names and symbols are heading. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...maximum accuracy. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to navigate. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Select CALIBRATE.
3. The electronic compass (used in the compass ring. To calibrate the electric... speed (by default), and a direction arrow in the 401) is similar to a magnetic compass when you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
See page 20.
• DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast.
• UNITS-set preferences for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for route leg transition.
• MAP-select ... or 24-hour format, and the time zone for the go to line.
• ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on or off.
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... software and the GPS software version. The average vertical distance of ascent.
• RESET-reset trip data, delete all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions.
*Only available on the Foretrex 401.
Settings
Data Field Options
The following table lists all waypoints, or restore to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly.
The...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...direction you are from the original course (path of current speed. Time spent stopped. Time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Settings
Data Field ODOMETER
OFF COURSE
OVER'L SPD (overall speed) SPEED STOP TIME
Description
A running tally of ... average speed.
Display rate of travel to return to the route. The total elevation distance ascended.
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 27
Select the mode you are receiving a signal. White bars indicate that satellites. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Satellite Reception
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Signal Strength
To view the satellite page, select GPS from which you want, or select OFF to sky view.
Sky view shows...
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
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Foretrex 301/401... Owner's Manual Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
Power Source: Two AAA batteries
(alkaline or NiMH)
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... 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
H heart rate monitor 22
L language 14
M main menu 7
options...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... battery door until it level. Carefully lift
up on two AAA batteries. 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 Foretrex you must acquire GPS signals.
1.
Use precharged NiMH batteries for best results. Replace the battery cover. Turning On Your...
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