User manual GARMIN ETREX LEGEND CX

eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx ® ® personal navigator ® owner's manual eTrex Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx © 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. microSDTM is a trademark of The SD Card Association . TransFlashTM is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. June 2006 Part Number 190-00679-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. These products use the proven performance of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Both eTrex models operate identically with the only differences being accessory offerings. A microSD card and PC/USB data cable and MapSource Waypoint Manager software with USB drivers are not included with the eTrex Venture Cx. Compare the contents of the package with the list on the box. If pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer. The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and acquire satellites. The Basic Operation section provides information about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks. The Main Pages section contains an overview of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass Pages. The Main Menu section describes features on the Main Menu and information about changing settings. The Appendix contains information, such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance. An Index is provided at the end for reference. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual provides instructions for using both the eTrex Legend Cx and the Venture Cx and is organized into sections. The Introduction contains manual conventions, the Table of Contents, the software license agreement, product registration, and product care information. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. i INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement ............................ v Product Registration .......................................... v Contact Garmin........................................................v Caring for you eTrex ......................................... vi Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi Storage ................................................................... vi Water Immersion ................................................... vi Warning ............................................................. vii Caution ............................................................. viii Unit Overview .................................................... 1 Installing the Batteries .............................................2 Key Functions ...........................................................3 Turning on the eTrex .......................................... 4 Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................4 Initializing the GPS Receiver ............................. 5 Using the eTrex................................................... 6 Understanding Terms ...............................................6 Selecting Options and Entering Data.......................7 The Status Bar and Date and Time ..........................7 On-Screen Messages................................................8 Using the Mapping Databases .................................8 Transferring Data to a microSD Card ......................9 Basic Operation ............................................. 10 Getting Started................................................. 1 Creating and Using Waypoints ....................... 10 Marking Your Current Location ............................10 Creating Waypoints Using the Map .......................11 Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates ...............11 Editing Waypoints .................................................12 Deleting Waypoints ...............................................12 Averaging the Waypoint's Location ......................13 Projecting a Waypoint............................................14 Using Proximity Waypoints ...................................15 Using the Find Menu ........................................ 16 Find By Name ........................................................17 Recent Finds ..........................................................18 Using the Find Item Information Page ..................18 Find Information Page Options Menu ...................18 Finding a Waypoint................................................20 Finding a Geocache ...............................................20 Finding a City ........................................................22 Finding an Interstate Exit ......................................22 Finding an Address ................................................23 Finding an Intersection ..........................................24 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual ii INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Searching for a Point of Interest ............................25 Custom Points of Interest ......................................26 Using Tracks ..................................................... 26 Navigating a Saved Track ......................................30 Creating and Using Routes ............................. 31 Creating a Route ....................................................31 Navigating a Route ................................................32 Editing a Route ......................................................34 Using the Route Page Options ...............................36 Data Fields .............................................................51 Trip Computer Page ......................................... 52 Trip Computer Page Options Menu .......................53 Main Menu ...................................................... 54 Main Pages ..................................................... 37 Satellite Page .................................................... 38 Using the Satellite Page Options Menu .................38 Map Page........................................................... 39 Using Additional Map Data ...................................40 Changing the Zoom Range ....................................41 Map Orientation .....................................................41 Map Page Options .................................................41 Guidance Text ........................................................42 Setting up the Map Page ........................................43 Measuring Distance ...............................................46 Turning Declutter On or Off ..................................47 Restoring Defaults .................................................47 Compass Page.................................................. 48 Compass Page Options ..........................................49 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........50 Tracks ................................................................ 54 Track Page Options................................................55 Routes Page...................................................... 55 Highway Page ................................................... 55 Setup Menu ....................................................... 56 System Setup .........................................................57 System Setup Menu ...............................................57 Display Setup .........................................................57 Interface Setup .......................................................58 Tones Setup............................................................59 Page Sequence Setup .............................................59 Map Page Setup .....................................................60 Routing Setup ........................................................60 Geocache Setup .....................................................61 Marine Setup..........................................................62 Time Setup .............................................................62 Units Setup ............................................................63 Heading Setup........................................................63 Welcome Page Setup .............................................64 Proximity Waypoints ........................................ 64 Calendar ............................................................ 64 iii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator .......................................................... 65 Stopwatch ......................................................... 65 Sun and Moon................................................... 66 Hunt and Fish ................................................... 67 Games Menu ..................................................... 68 Memory Race ........................................................68 Virtua Maze ...........................................................69 GekoSmak .............................................................69 Nibbons ..................................................................70 Gekoids ..................................................................70 Beast Hunt .............................................................71 Index ............................................................... 83 Appendix ........................................................ 72 Specifications ................................................... 72 Physical ..................................................................72 Performance ...........................................................72 Power .....................................................................72 Optional Accessories ....................................... 73 Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer ........... 76 What Is WAAS/EGNOS?................................... 77 Map Datums and Location Formats ............... 78 What Are Map Datums? ........................................78 What Is a Location Format? ..................................78 Loran TD Setup................................................. 79 Regulatory Compliance ................................... 80 Limited Warranty .............................................. 81 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual iv INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Legend Cx OR THE eTrex Venture Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the "Software") in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your eTrex handy and connect to our Web site (http://www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on our Home page. Use this area to record the serial number in case your eTrex is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside this manual. Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ If you encounter any difficulty while using your eTrex, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday­Friday, 8 AM­5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/ support/ and select Technical Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241. v Contact Garmin INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for you eTrex Cleaning the Case The case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Storage Do not store where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes, are retained in the unit's memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource software). Cleaning the Screen Clean the screen using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner if needed. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. Water Immersion Your eTrex is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or applying auxiliary power. vi eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. Use the electronic chart in the eTrex only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual vii INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the eTrex only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the eTrex for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the eTrex. Although the eTrex is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires recycling of electronic equipment. Refer to www.erecycle.org. viii eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna USB connector port (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location · Provides quick satellite acquisition · Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for convenient access when hiking or walking. Legend Cx · Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.) Color LCD display Battery compartment locking D-Ring Carry Lanyard attachment slots 1 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 57 for information on setting the battery type. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by aligning the back cover with the unit and Locking Battery turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn pin slot compartment clockwise. 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at the upper-left side on the back of the unit. 2 Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. To install the lanyard: Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) Remove the batteries from your eTrex when you do not expect to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. 2 PUSH TO EJECT (attaches to back of unit) Belt Clip Knob Auxiliary Mount Adapter Lanyard installation (Do not discard. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to mounting kits.) eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS Key Functions (eTrex Legend Cx shown) "Thumb Stick" Enter/Rocker key (Press down to Enter - move to the side or up or down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) In/Out zoom keys · From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. · From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. Menu/Find key · Press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. · Press and hold to display the Find Menu. Legend Cx · Rock Up or Down or Right or Left to move through lists; highlight fields, onscreen buttons or icons; enter data; or move the map panning arrow. · Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen messages. · Press in and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. Quit key · Press to cycle through the main pages. · Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close. Power/Backlight key · Press and hold to turn unit On or Off. · Press and release to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 3 GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE ETREX Turning on the eTrex When you turn on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. 1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. To turn off the eTrex, press and hold the Power key again. Adjusting the Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better. 1. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Press up on the Rocker to increase the brightness, or press down to decrease. 3. Press Enter or the Quit key to close the backlight adjustment window. To turn the eTrex on and off: To adjust the backlight level: Backlight Adjustment Slider Welcome Page (Legend Cx Welcome Page shown) Satellite Page See page 58 for information about changing the display colors, backlight timeout, and brightness levels. 4 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. To initialize your eTrex: 1. Press and hold the Power key to turn on the eTrex. 2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted upward. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. 3. Press and release the Quit key until the Map Page appears. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation. You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites overhead with your location centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle represents a position 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page shows the strength of signals from each satellite. The outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle is a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The number of each overhead satellite is displayed. The strength of each satellite signal is shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press Enter. 5 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Using the eTrex This section explains how to enter and select information with the eTrex. On-screen button--use the Rocker to highlight a button, and press Enter to select the button. Scroll bar--when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the Rocker. Default--the factory setting saved in the unit's memory. You can change the settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. Understanding Terms As you progress through this manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key must be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. When a field is highlighted on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is controlled by the Rocker. The following terms are used throughout this manual: Highlight--move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the Rocker to select individual fields. Field--the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. Select (highlight) a field using the Rocker to begin entering data or selecting options. 6 Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the Rocker to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. 1. From any page, press the Menu key. An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for that page. 2. Use the Rocker to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the option you want, and press Enter to select it. The Status Bar and Date and Time The status bar and Date and Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and release the Power key. To select and activate an option: Status Bar - Date/Time Window To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press the Quit key. The Quit key moves backward through your steps. Press the Quit key repeatedly to return to the starting page. · Power to the unit is provided by either batteries or from an auxiliary source. The power status is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar - Date and Time Window. The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted. The external power icon ( ) is shown when the unit is powered from an external source (PC/USB or 12-volt DC adapters). · Satellite signal status is shown when searching for ), when a 2D fix ( ) or acquiring satellites ( is attained, and when a 3D fix ( ) is attained. · The Alarm ( ) icon appears when this feature is activated. 7 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Press Enter to acknowledge the message and close the window. On-Screen Messages On-Screen Messages In some instances, the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the "Calculating Route" message and close as soon as calculation is completed. Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you may want to transfer maps before using the unit. A microSDTM card (interchangeable with TransFlashTM cards and provided only with the Legend Cx) can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource® disks for your PC. This can enhance the versatility of your eTrex. With selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. The amount of data that can be transferred is determined by the capacity printed on the microSD card. Use a USB interface cable (provided with the Legend Cx) to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the microSD card when it is installed in the eTrex. You can purchase microSD cards at your local electronics supplier or refer to the accessory list in the Appendix. See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/ cartography/) for compatible MapSource products. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Using the Mapping Databases Calculating Route Message 8 GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to store detailed MapSource map data. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. 2. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the battery tray, and insert the contact end of the card in the slot with the contacts facing away from the battery tray. 3. Press down on the card and release to eject. 4. Replace the battery cover when finished. To install or remove the microSD card: microSD card location PUSH TO EJECT Battery compartment with cover removed USB port weather cover USB port Accessing the microSD card slot Contacts on card must face away from the batteries. PUS NOTE: Do not remove the microSD card from the unit while it is turned on, as corruption of data can result. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing Accessing the USB port the microSD card 9 Taiw an 1. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the upper back of the unit. 2. Connect a USB cable to the USB port on your PC and to the mini-USB port on the unit. 3. Follow instructions for downloading maps provided with the MapSource map data disks. To transfer map data to the microSD card: H TO EJE CT BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS BASIC OPERATION This section explains some of the more common operations performed with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. 1. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name To mark your current location: Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. You can create waypoints using three methods. You can press the MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Use the MARK key to quickly capture your current location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. 10 Mark Waypoint Page Marking Your Current Location 2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK, and press Enter. OR To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you can see a highlighted description of the item. 1. On the Map Page, use the Rocker to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint. 2. Press and quickly release Enter to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item. 3. Highlight Save, and press Enter. If the map item selected contains no information, a "No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here?" message appears. Highlight Yes, and press Enter. 4. To change any information on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. To create a waypoint using the Map Page: Information page for a Information page for a map point with data map point without data 1. Create a new waypoint. 2. On the Waypoint Page, highlight the Location field, and press Enter to open the on-screen keypad. 3. Use the Rocker to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK, and press Enter when finished. 11 To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 4. Make changes by highlighting each field, and use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data. 5. Press Quit when finished. Manually enter waypoint coordinates. Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the Waypoint Page. NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. 4. Highlight the Delete button, and press Enter. A confirmation message appears. 5. Highlight Yes, and press Enter to delete the waypoint. 4. Press Quit to exit. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. To delete a waypoint: To edit a waypoint: 12 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 1. On the Find Menu, highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press Enter to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press Enter again to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint. 5. Use the Rocker to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press Enter. To move a waypoint on the Map Page: Averaging the Waypoint's Location You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can average a waypoint's location. You cannot average a waypoint after it has been saved to the waypoints list and the Mark Waypoint page is closed as there is no longer satellite fix for that specific location. 1. Press the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Mark Waypoint Page. 3. Select the waypoint for which you want to calculate the average location, and press Enter. 4. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. 5. Highlight Average Location, and press Enter to open the Average Location Page. The unit begins calculating the average location of the waypoint. 13 To calculate the average location: Original location New location Moving a waypoint eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 4. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. 5. Select Project Waypoint, and press Enter to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press the Quit key when finished. Mark Waypoint Page Average Location Page 6. Press Enter to save the location. Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from one location to a new location. 1. Press the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to project, and press Enter. The Waypoint Information Page opens. 14 To project a waypoint: Project Waypoint Projected Waypoint on Page the Map eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Using Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. Radius field New Entry line Proximity icon 4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points, and press Enter to open the information page for the item. 5. With the Use button highlighted, press Enter to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page. 6. Use the Rocker to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile. 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press Enter to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box, and press Enter to initiate the alarm feature. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. When you move outside the set radius, a "Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. Proximity Alarms check box To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press Enter to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight an empty line, and press Enter to open the Find Menu. To add a proximity waypoint: eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 15 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: Using the Find Menu To remove or review a single entry, press Enter. OR To remove all waypoints from the list, press the Menu key, highlight Remove All, and press Enter. Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the eTrex basemap. You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. Waypoint Options Menu Find Menu with optional Cities Options Menu MapSource data When you access a Find group list, it contains only those items near your current location or the pointer (if active). 16 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options, such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups, such as Food & Drink and Lodging). Use these options to shorten your search. 4. Use the Rocker and Enter key to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK, and press Enter. Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, use the Find By Name option. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Use the Rocker to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search, and press Enter. OR To search the entire database, select the All Points of Interest icon, and press Enter. 3. Press the Menu key, highlight Find By Name, and press Enter. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Find by Name On-screen keypad To find a location using Find By Name: 5. Highlight the location in the Find list, and press Enter. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route the item (Go To). 17 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Recent Finds Using the Find Item Information Page The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press Enter to open the Recent Finds Page. To go to a recently found item: When you select an item from the Find item list and press Enter, an information page shows detailed information about the item. Each information page contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons appear depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint. Find Information Page Options Menu Recent Finds icon The Options Menu for each information page contains options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation. List of recently found items 3. Use the Rocker to select the item you want to go to, and press Enter to open the item's information page. 4. Highlight Go To, and press Enter to begin navigation. 18 1. With an information page open for a Find item, press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. 2. Use the Rocker to select an option, and press Enter: To use the Options Menu: · Average Location--sample a waypoint location over time and average the result for a more accurate location reference. See page 13 for more information. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU · Project Waypoint--create a new waypoint by referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for more information. · Find Near Here--return to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the information page. · Change Reference--point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer. · Set Proximity--program an alarm to sound when you are within a specified radius of an item defined by the information page. See page 15 for more information. · Add To Route--include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. See "Using Routes" on page 31 for more information. · View Sun and Moon--view Sun and Moon tables for this item location. See page 66 for more information. · View Hunt and Fish--view Hunt and Fish tables for this item location. See page 67 for more information. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual · Map Information--show the map from which the map item originated. See page 76 for information about downloading detailed maps. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press Enter. 3. Highlight an item in the Find list, and press Enter to open the information page. 4. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu, highlight Find Near Here, and press Enter. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page. 5. Select a category icon, and press Enter to open a Find list of items near the item. To find an item near another item: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press Enter. 19 To find an item from another location on the map: BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu, highlight Change Reference, and press Enter. The Map Page appears. 4. Use the Rocker to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press Enter. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Use the Rocker to select a waypoint, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. To find a waypoint: Waypoints icon Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are also identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types. Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your eTrex or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to be separated from others on the waypoints list. For more information about creating a geocache point, see eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Finding a Geocache 20 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegendcx/. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press Enter to open the Geocache Page. You can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a geocache on the list, and press Enter to open the information page. 4. Highlight the Go To button, and press Enter to navigate to the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about the downloaded cache location is shown in the comment field. To find a geocache: Geocache icon Find Geocache List When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache as found, log an entry into the calendar, and provide an option that, when activated, shows the nearest cache. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Use the Found button when you reach a geocache. Use the Data button for information about a geocache. Find Next Option 21 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Finding a City Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press Enter. The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current location. To find a city: 3. Select a city from the list and press Enter to open the information page for the selected city. OR If the city you want is not listed, press the Menu key, select a search method, and press Enter. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Exits icon, and press Enter. The Exits Page shows a list of interstate exits near your location. 3. Use the Rocker to select an exit, and press Enter to open the information page. This page contains the exit description, a list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service. To find an interstate exit: Cities icon Cities nearest to your location City information page 22 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 4. Select a service from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected service. Exits list Available services 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. To find an address: Exits icon Addresses icon Addresses Page Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an address. When you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find feature matches that data with addresses in the map database. 2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press Enter to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the , because the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of address matches. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 23 BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Highlight the field, and press Enter. 4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad. When finished, highlight OK and press Enter again. 5 Highlight the field, and press Enter. The street list opens. 6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. A list of matches appears. 7. Select the address you want, and press Enter to open the Address information page. If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. After you enter two street names and a city, the Find feature locates the intersection by matching that data with the map database. 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Intersections icon, and press Enter to open the Intersections Page. 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the , because the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of intersection matches. 4. Highlight the field, and press Enter. 5. Type the street name using the on-screen keypad. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter again. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Finding an Intersection To find an intersection: Matching addresses 24 Information Page BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the field. When finished, a list of matches appears below. 7. Select an intersection, and press Enter to open the information page. 1. Press Find to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press Enter to show a list of all points near your current location. 3. Highlight an item in the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the item. OR Press Menu to open the Options Menu where you can select options to help you narrow your search. To find a point of interest: List of matching intersections Intersection information page Narrow your search criteria using the Options Menu. Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, and so on. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 25 BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected item. Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or "track log" on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page. After you clear the track log, it shows 0%. If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the restaurant nearest to your location is shown when you search using the Find Nearest option. If you search using the By Name option, all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database are shown with the closest to your current location listed first. Percentage of memory used List of saved tracks Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/ poiloader/. Follow the instructions for use on the Web. 26 Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page 3. Highlight the Clear button, and press Enter. A confirmation message appears. To set up a track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press Enter to open the Track Log Setup Page. Data Card Option · Wrap When Full--the track log records over the oldest data with new data. · Record Method--Distance records track points after a specified distance is traveled. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from five intervals. · Interval--records a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. · Color--select the color of the active track on the map. · Log Track to Data Card--records the current track log to the microSD card in addition to the unit's internal memory. Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the microSD card.) This feature is a tool for use by advanced GPS users with special applications for the track log data. Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. To learn more about .gpx files, search the Web for subjects titled GPX or GPS Exchange Format. 27 BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page. 3 Highlight the Save button and press Enter. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select Yes, and press Enter to save the track. A "Saving Track" message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. To save the entire track log: Use the Saved Track page to rename the track, view the track distance and calculated area, and specify a color for the track on the Map Page. Track name Calculated area Track distance Track color 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page. 3. Highlight the Save button and press Enter. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select No, and press Enter to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing the entire track appears. 5. Use the Rocker to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press Enter. 6. Use the Rocker to move the arrow to the point on the track line that you want to be the ending point, and press Enter. A "Saving Track" message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. 7. With OK highlighted, press Enter. To save a portion of the track log: To log tracks to the microSD card: Saved Track Page 1. With the Track Log setup page displayed, highlight the Data Card Setup button, and press ENTER to display the Data Card setup page. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual 28 BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 2. Highlight the Log Track to Data Card option, and then press ENTER to activate the feature. Observe that a current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. This file is a continuous compilation of all track data for the indicated date. As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is recorded for each day you use the unit. Recording continues until the card is filled. Because these track logs share card space with MapSource mapping data, space for additional map storage is reduced. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the unit to your computer the access the USB Mass Storage feature explained on page 58. You can open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4. To delete these track logs from the microSD card, highlight individual logs, and then press ENTER. Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not remove the microSd card from the unit while logging a track, because corruption of the data can result. To view a track on the map: On the Saved Track Page, select the Map button, and press Enter to open the Map Page. A map Saved track on the Map Page showing the entire track appears. Begin and End markers and user waypoints are added to the track. Use the Area Calculation option on the Options Menu to calculate the area of a track. 1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on, press Menu to open the Options Menu. 2. Highlight Area Calculation, and press Enter to open the Area Calculation Page. 29 To calculate the area of a track: BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 3. Press Enter to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and define the area's boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page. 1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log open, highlight the TracBack button, and press Enter to open the TracBack Page showing the track. You can select the point you want to TracBack to. 2. Use the Rocker to move the pointer to the point on the map, and press Enter to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel. Highlight the Don't Ask Again option, and press Enter if you want to use the same option each time you use TracBack. The Map Page opens with directions to the first turn on the track at the top of the page. 4. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, directions to each turn is shown, until you reach your destination. 5. To exit, press Menu, and select Stop Navigation. To use the TracBack feature: Start calculation Save calculated track 4. When finished defining the area, press Enter to open the page with a Save button. 5. Press Enter to save the new track to the Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page. Navigating a Saved Track You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack. When initiated, a TracBack route takes you back to the oldest stored track log point. 30 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 1. With a saved track shown on the map, use the Rocker to move the pointer on the track point that you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. Press and hold the Enter key to open the Mark Waypoint Page. 3. Customize the user waypoint, highlight OK, and press Enter to save it. To create a user waypoint on a saved track: Saved routes with more than 50 waypoints cannot be navigated using the Follow Roads option. 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press Enter to open the Routes Page. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the New button, and press Enter to open the Route Page. 4. With the field highlighted, press Enter to open the Find Menu. To create a route: Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The eTrex lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route You can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu. You can create more complex routes using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transfer them to the unit memory. Auto-Routes, which are generated when you select Go To for a Find item, map item, or waypoint, cannot be saved. eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner's Manual Routes icon Setting up a route 31 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups, and open the information page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, and so on. 6. Highlight the Use button, and press Enter to add it to the route. 7. To add more points to the route, repeat steps 4 to 6. You can rename the route if you want. 8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press Enter to begin navigating. Methods of navigating to a destination · If you select the Go To button on the Waypoint Page or other Find Menu items, the eTrex creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location. · If you select the Navigate button on a Route Page, the eTrex creates a route composed of several user waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your destination. It navigates directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route, a turn page shows a guidance 32

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