User manual GARMIN ETREX VENTURE

eTrexVenture personal navigator ® TM owner's manual and reference guide © Copyright 2001-2002 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax.44/1794.519222 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax. 886/2.2642.9099 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. 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December 2002 Part Number 190-00203-00 Rev. D Printed in Taiwan Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Venture. To get the most from your new eTrex Venture, take time to read through this owner's manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into three sections. The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty, maintenance and product registration information along with the Table of Contents. The Main Pages section (listed in the same order as viewed on screen) provides details about using the features of the eTrex Venture according to topic. The explanations for each feature in this section are divided into: (1) An overview that discusses the feature and how it functions and (2) A detailed Step-by-Step instruction for using the feature. The Appendices include information on items such as Specifications, Accessories, Data Field Definitions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by the Index. i Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex Venture complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The eTrex Venture does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations. ii Introduction WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Venture to secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle's operating controls, obstruct the driver's view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Venture over air bag panels or in the field of air bag deployment. Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner's manual. Do not mount the eTrex Venture in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted by the eTrex Venture to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Venture while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Venture to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury. CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION. Warnings and Precautions Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Do Not Mount Where Driver's Field of Vision is Blocked Do Not Mount Over Air Bag Panels Do Not Mount in Front of an Air Bag Field of Deployment 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 iii Introduction Warnings and Precautions CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the eTrex Venture is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID 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 as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Maintenance iv Cleaning The eTrex Venture is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Storage Storing alkaline batteries in the unit is not recommended. To reduce the chance for battery leakage, remove the batteries when storing the unit for more than six months. Do not store the eTrex Venture 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, routes, etc., is 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 recording it manually. Introduction Water Immersion The eTrex Venture is waterproof to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. The internal electronics case can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes although water will enter the battery compartment. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to remove the batteries and dry out the battery compartment before reuse. Maintenance BY USING THE ETREX VENTURE, 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. Software License Agreement v Introduction Garmin Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below, for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. vi Introduction Garmin Limited Warranty Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Phone: 913/397.8200 FAX: 913/397.0836 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Phone: 44/1794.519944 FAX: 44/1794.519222 Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your eTrex Venture handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page. Serial Number Use this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside the battery compartment) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy to the inside of the manual. Serial Number: * * NOTE: Do not confuse this external serial number with the unit i.d. number that is displayed in the System Setup Page. The internal serial number is relevant to the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of Garmin MapSource Data to your unit. vii Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual .......................................i FCC Compliance Statement .........................ii Warnings and Precautions ......................iii-iv Software License Agreement ....................iv-v Maintenance ................................................v Warranty ................................................vi-vii Product Registration ...................................vii Table of Contents ......................................viii Find Options ........................................27-34 The Find Menu .....................................27 Finding a Waypoint ..............................28 Finding a Favorite .................................29 Finding a City .......................................29 Finding a Point of Interest................30-31 Using a Goto .........................................32 Routes Options .....................................33-38 Creating and Using A Route ..................33 Editing a Route ................................34-37 Add/Edit from the Route Map Page ..36-37 Navigating a Route ...............................37-38 Data Fields for the Route Page ...................38 Tracks Options .....................................39-40 Setup Options ......................................41-45 Time Page .............................................41 Units Page .............................................42 Display Page .........................................43 Heading Page ........................................43 Interface Page ........................................44 System Page ..........................................45 Accessories ...........................................46-49 Sun and Moon ......................................46 Calendar Page .......................................47 Hunt and Fish Page ...............................48 Area Calculator Page .............................49 Getting Started Setup, and Features .....................................1 Features and Button Function ......................2 Battery Installation .......................................3 Backlighting and Contrast ............................3 The Main Pages Main Page Basics ..........................................4 Satellite The Main Page .............................................5 Options ....................................................6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Venture......................8 Map The Main Page ........................................9-10 Options ................................................11-15 Using the Pan Map Option ...................12 Stop Navigation ....................................13 Hide/Show Navigation Status ................13 Hide/Show Data Fields .........................13 Setup ....................................................14-15 The Measure Distance Option ...............15 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications .......................50 Appendix B: Accessories ...........................51 Appendix C: Data Field Definitions .....52-53 Appendix D: MapSource Setup .................54 Appendix E: Troubleshooting ...................55 Appendix F: Wiring Diagram ....................56 Index ...................................................57-62 Navigation The Main Page ...........................................16 Options ................................................17-18 Trip Computer The Main Page ...........................................19 Options ................................................20-21 Main Menu The Main Page ...........................................22 Setting the Correct Time Zone ..............22 Using the Main Menu ...........................23 Mark Options .......................................24-26 Projecting a Waypoint ...........................26 Editing Waypoints ................................26 viii Getting Started Before you begin to explore the eTrex Venture's operating features, you should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Venture, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Venture immediately. Five Main Pages are your primary access to operating the eTrex Venture. Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to features which enhance navigation or customize the unit's operation. This manual is arranged on the Main Pages structure with detailed instructions on using the eTrex Venture's features and their options. Features include: Setup and Features * Points of Interest (POI) data must be transferred to the unit using a Garmin MapSource Points of Interest CD-ROM. See page 54 for more information. ** About WAAS Because the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is currently under development and is not fully supported by geo-stationary satellites, effective use of the WAAS feature may be limited by your geographic location in relation to those satellites now in service. There are two WAAS satellites in service in geo-stationary orbit above the Equator, one over the Atlantic Ocean and one over the Pacific Ocean. Currently, WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings, mountains, etc. In fact, you may not be able to receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for this program is complete. Not enabling WAAS when you cannot receive a signal speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power. See pages 5 and 45 for enabling WAAS and satellite reception techniques. Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol. An automatic Track Log with storage capability for 2,048 points, or 10 saved Tracks with 250 points each. Route building capability, with storage for 20 Routes with 50 Waypoints each. A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigation data such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc. A Find Feature for locating Waypoints, Cities, and Points of Interest (POI).* 1 MB of detailed POI data storage, allowing transfer from Garmin MapSource CD-ROM's. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.** 1 Getting Started Features and Button Function The THUMB STICK (5-way) · Press in to enter highlighted options and to confirm messages · Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow · Press in and hold for two seconds to mark your current location as a waypoint VENTURE Internal Antenna The PAGE button: · Press to cycle through main pages. The POWER button: · Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off. · Press to toggle display backlighting On/Off. LCD Display Power/Data Connector Cover External Power and Data Connector with Alignment Bar The ZOOM IN/OUT buttons: · When on the Map Page, press to Zoom in and out. · When on the Satellite Page, press to adjust the screen contrast. The FIND button: · Press to access the Find Menu Installing the lanyard Carry Lanyard Slot Battery Compartment Cover 2 NOTE: The eTrex Venture is designed to be held and operated in the left hand, but it can be held and operated using the right hand as well to suit your preference. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The eTrex Venture operates on two "AA" batteries (not included), which are placed into the back of the unit. Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise & pull away. 2. Insert batteries observing the polarity. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise. Battery Installation and Backlight/Contrast Important Note: When replacing batteries, use only new or fully recharged batteries and do not mix Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries. Rechargeable batteries typically display less capacity than Alkaline batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. When using `Battery Saver' or `Use With GPS Off' mode when not navigating, Alkaline batteries can last up to 18 hours. Battery Compartment D-ring Battery Cover Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. To turn on the backlighting: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the backlight from any page on the unit. The backlight remains on until the set timeout period is completed or the POWER button is pressed again. The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after the last button press. (To reset the backlight timeout, refer to page 43.) Press & Release POWER Button quickly to turn Backlighting On/Off To adjust the screen contrast: 1. When on the Satellite Page, use the ZOOM IN or OUT buttons to adjust the contrast. Use ZOOM IN & OUT Buttons while on the Satellite Page to Adjust Contrast 3 Getting Started Main Page Basics Satellite Page(1) Map Page(2) Navigation Page(3) Trip Computer(4) Main Menu(5) All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Venture can be found on five main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page. Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button While these five pages provide you with different types of navigation information, they all share common features like an Option Menu and a Main Page Menu, both of which are accessed by on-screen buttons located in the top right corner. To display these menus, highlight the on-screen button and press in on the THUMB STICK. Option Menu This menu provide additional features or allows you to customize the unit to your preferences. To exit these and other pop-up type menus, move the THUMB STICK to the left or right. Main Page Menu Use to go directly to a Main Page and as an alternate to cycling through the Main Pages. Double-clicking the Main Page Menu with the THUMB STICK will toggle between the current and previously viewed main page. 4 Satellite The Main Page Option and Main Page Menu Buttons Status Window Inner Ring (Satellites within 45° angle from vertical) Outer Ring (Satellites on the horizon) Center (Satellite overhead) Signal Strength bars Satellite Page with 10 Satellites Being Tracked and WAAS Enabled. WAAS Satellite is No. 35 and `D' in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites Your location coordinates and Elevation The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you when the unit is ready for navigation, and shows your location coordinates. The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current location showing satellites and their assigned numbers. The outer ring represents the horizon around you, the inner ring represents a view above you at a 45° angle from vertical, and the center represents directly overhead. Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview. Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in. The stronger the signal, the taller the signal bar. The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability produces a more accurate position fix. When enabled (the GPS mode set to `Normal' and the interface set to other than RTCM mode), this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS satellite signals and the WAAS satellite numbers (Number 33 or above) display on the Satellite Page. When differential correction data has been received for GPS satellites (number 32 or below), a `D' displays in the signal bar beneath the skyview. It is helpful to orient the unit antenna toward the WAAS satellite shown in the skyview. To learn more about the WAAS System, access the 5 Federal Aviation Administration web site (http.//gps.faa.gov/). Satellite Options The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - Use this option when you are indoors, a clear view of the sky is obstructed, or you want to save battery power. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this mode. Satellite Page Options Menu Highlight the on-screen button at the top of the page & press in on the THUMB STICK. Track Up/North Up - You can orient the satellite skyview by selecting `Track Up' (your direction of travel) or `North Up' (the satellite skyview oriented to the north). New Elevation - You can manually enter a new, more accurate elevation, if known, to increase position accuracy. New Location - If you are more than 600 miles from where you last used the unit, select the `New Location' and then the `Use Map' options to approximate your location. This gives the unit reference information and speeds satellite acquisition. To select the `Use With GPS Off' option: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the `Use With GPS Off' option and then press it in to activate. The eTrex Venture stops tracking satellites and should not be used for navigation. However, the next time you turn the unit on, it returns to Normal GPS operation. The Satellite Page Options Menu "GPS Off" Message To select `Track Up' or `North Up': 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu. `North Up' Skyview Orientation 2. Highlight either the `Track Up' or `North Up' option (depending on which is currently in use), and press in on the THUMB STICK to activate. To enter a new elevation: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu. 6 Satellite 2. Highlight `New Elevation' and then press in on the THUMB STICK. 3. Enter the desired elevation by using the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired numerals and pressing it in. Highlight `OK' and press in to complete entry. Options To enter a new location: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight `New Location' and press in on the THUMB STICK to display choices of `Auto' or `Use Map'. If you choose `Auto' the eTrex Venture determines your new location automatically. If you choose `Use Map' a map page displays with instructions stating, "Point to your approximate location and press ENTER". Use the THUMB STICK to move the map pointer to your location on the map and press it in. `Use Map' option helps to speed acquisition. The eTrex Venture relies on satellite signals to provide navigational guidance, so getting a clear view of the sky is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover. At least three satellite signals are needed to determine your location, otherwise the unit displays a "Poor Satellite Reception" message. This message provides four options and a brief explanation to guide your choice: Use with GPS Off - Select this option if you want GPS off (for faster map drawing). New Location - Select this option if you have moved hundreds of miles (from where you last used the unit). Restart Search - Select this option if today is not (date provided). Continue Acquiring - Select this option if no other option applies. (The unit will attempt to gather GPS signals.) Pan the map moving the arrow to locate your new position. There are four options for the "Poor Satellite Reception" message. 7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Venture Active Navigation is supported by three of the five Main Pages: the Map Page, Navigation Page and Trip Computer Page. The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you've been. A Goto The Navigation Page tells you what direction to go and the direction you are traveling. The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data, such as the distance you have traveled, your speed, the time spent moving or stopped, and other options can be chosen to display the elevation, the time of day or the time remaining before reaching a destination. A Track There are three methods of navigating when using the eTrex Venture and each is graphically displayed on the Map Page. Goto - A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, and Point of Interest). A Route Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the eTrex Venture. A Track allows you to repeat a path or to return to your starting point on the same path using the Garmin TracBack feature. Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, highway exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.). Travel that does not involve navigating on a Goto, Track or Route is best explained as travel without entering a destination in the eTrex Venture. The Map Page displays your real-time movement as you travel with the unit turned on and receiving satellite signals. When not navigating on a Goto, following a Track, or Route, your travel is indicated by the `Pointer Icon' and a dotted line indicating your path. 8 Map The Main Page Option and Main Page Menu Buttons Status Window Position Icon Map Scale Map Features The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangular `Position Icon' that is centered on the map. As you travel, the map display leaves a track log ("trail") of your movements. The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit, because Garmin MapSource Points of Interest data has been downloaded to the unit from the mapping program on the optional CD-ROM. To allow you to view the map from different perspectives, the scale can be changed from 20 feet to 500 miles. The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit allow you to zoom in or out on the map. Pressing and holding these buttons causes the scale to change rapidly instead of changing in increments. The IN button displays less area but more map detail, while the OUT button shows you a larger area with less map detail. A Status Window at the top of the page provides you with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information. 9 Map The Main Page The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direction of movement as a triangular `Position Icon', in the center of the map. The basemap displays the map scale, and cities. Use the ZOOM IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to ZOOM the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the `Units' field of the Unit Setup Page (not to be confused with the Map Setup Page). If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, "overzoom" displays just below the map scale. In many instances the map displays an `Accuracy Circle' surrounding the `Position Icon'. The eTrex Venture uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location. When using the `Pan Map' feature, a small outline arrow (Map Pointer) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. A Status Field at the top of the page provides satellite tracking and location accuracy information. Two optional Data fields at the bottom of the page can be programmed to provide a variety of travel and navigation information. Accuracy Circle Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Panning Arrow (Map Pointer) More detailed map features as well as information about those features can be downloaded to the unit from an optional Garmin MapSource Points of Interest CDROM. When using MapSource data, the word `mapsource' displays below the map scale whenever you zoom in to view map details. 10 Map Map Page options allow a variety of operating and custom features for your eTrex Venture. Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same time. Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected, such as Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields. The Map Page options are: Pan Map - Allows you to move the Panning Arrow (Map Pointer) about on the map. Stop Navigation - Stops navigating to a destination. Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status - Removes the navigation status window to expand the map area or inserts the navigation status window. Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields - Removes or inserts two programmable data fields at the bottom of the page and expands or reduces the map area. Setup Map - Displays the Setup Map Pages, which allows you to tailor the map to your requirements such as changing text size, map orientation, and map detail. Measure Distance - Displays the distance from one point on the map to another. Restore Defaults - Returns the Map Page to the original factory settings (defaults). To select a map page option: 1. Highlight the Option Menu on-screen button at the top right of the display screen and then press in on the THUMB STICK to open the menu. 2. Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate the option. 3. To close without making a selection, move the THUMB STICK to the left or right, or press the PAGE button. Options On-screen Map Page Options Menu button Map Page Options Menu with `Pan Map' selected. When no active navigation is being used, `Stop Navigation' cannot be selected. If `Show Data Fields' is selected, it is replaced by the `Hide Data Fields' option. The `Setup Map' option consists of five sub-pages. 11 Map Options Using the Pan Map Option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display. The map panning function is activated from the Options Menu on the Map Page. The THUMB STICK moves the panning arrow (also referred to as the map pointer) in the desired direction on the map page. If the arrow moves to the edge of the map display, the map also moves to reveal more area but redraws the map slowly. Whenever the panning arrow is placed on a map item, the name of that item is highlighted. This feature applies to waypoints, cities, points of interest...nearly everything that is displayed. Pressing the THUMB STICK marks the arrow location or displays the map item information page. An Options Menu allows you to: add it to the Favorites list, add it to a route, project a waypoint from it, save it as a waypoint, view the sun and moon phase from it, or view the hunt and fish from it. On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to Goto the map item, display it on the map or to select `OK' and return to the Map Page. When using the panning arrow, pressing the FIND button displays items with the panning arrow (map pointer) location used as a reference point for nearest items instead of your current location. Press the PAGE button to return to the Main Map Page. To find details about or Goto a map item: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to the map item that you want to learn more about. 2. When the item's name is highlighted, press in the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight and press the `Goto' button on the page to navigate to the item. Map Page with Panning Arrow Highlighted Map Item Map Item Information 12 Map Stop Navigation Options The `Stop Navigation' option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto, Route or Track in progress, called a TracBack. To stop navigation: 1. Select `Stop Navigation' and then press in on the THUMB STICK. When there is no active navigation, the `Stop Navigation' option is "grayed out" and is non-functional. Hide/Show Navigation Status `Stop Navigation' Option The `Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status' option allows you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of GPS positioning. When hidden, more map area is displayed. To hide or show Nav Status: 1. Select `Hide' or `Show' from the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK. Hide/Show Data Fields The `Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields' option allows you to view two programmable data fields. When hidden, more map area is displayed. To hide or show Data Fields: 1. Select `Hide' or `Show' from the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK. Map Page with Nav Status and Data Fields Hidden To program a data field: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the data field and then press it in to display the list of options. 2. Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in the data field. Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance (Continued) Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Map Setup Map Options (Continued) Final ETA Final ETE Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg. Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time - Moving Trip Time - Stopped Trip Time - Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Page Setup (For definitions, see Appendix C, pages 52-53.) The `Setup Map' option displays the five Map Setup Pages, each accessed by an on-screen button. A list of options displays for the features listed. Scale options indicate the point at which Tracks, Tracks Logs, Map Features, or Text Boxes are visible, allowing you to remove map clutter and define map features. Page - Orientation: `Track Up' or `North Up'; fixes the top of the map display to the current track heading or to a north heading. Map Features Setup Tracks Setup Auto Zoom: On or Off; automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next point to which you are navigating. Detail: Most, More, Normal, Less, or Least; controls how much map detail you see. This setting only applies to a map feature set to `Auto'. Those features which have a specified scale or are turned `Off' are unaffected by this setting. Lat/Lon Grid: On or Off; turns the lattitude and longitude grid lines on or off. Tracks - Saved Tracks and Track Log: Scale options; `Off', `Auto', or 20 ft.-500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales. Text Setup Goto Line: Bearing or Course; determines which pointer displays. 14 Map Map Features - Points of Interest, Waypoints, Scale options; `Off', `Auto', or 20 ft.-500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales. Text - Points of Interest, Waypoints, Text sizes; `None', `Small', `Medium', or `Large'control the screen size of the name. MapSource Info - displays a list of either preloaded POI data or downloaded MapSource Points of Interest detail, Check box; check mark determines if map data is displayed on the map page. Setup Map Options Map Page Setup Feature Options To use Setup Map options: 1. Select `Setup Map' from the Options Menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Map Setup Page. 2. Highlight the desired sub-page button to display the features list for that sub-page. 3. Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the options list for that feature. 4. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option and then press it in to activate. 5. Press the PAGE button or the on-screen `X' button to return to the Map Page. Map Data The Measure Distance Option To use the Measure Distance option: 1. Select `Measure Distance' from the Options Menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Panning Arrow. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to move about on the Map Page until you reach the point to which you want to measure. A new `Map Pointer' field displays showing the location of the pointer and the direction and distance from where you began measuring. 15 Navigation The Main Page Destination (Waypoint) Name Straight Line Distance to the Destination Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you're moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground. The Status Window at the top of the page shows you the name of your destination, the distance, and the time to go. Two Data Fields are provided, and can be programmed to display a variety of navigation data. When you are not on an active Goto, Track or Route (in other words: not traveling to a recorded destination), the window at the top of the page displays the status of the GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your current position. The Compass Ring displays your heading while you are moving, but the data fields at the bottom of the page will not display any destination related data, such as Estimated Time of Arrival. 16 Navigation Navigation Page Options The options include: Stop Navigation - "Grayed out" unless you are navigating on a Goto, Track, or Route. Bearing Pointer/Course Pointer - Toggles between Bearing (always directed at destination) and Course (distinctive with dots across center of compass, shows amount of correction needed to be back on course.) Big Numbers/Big Compass - toggles to display data fields in large text format while removing the Status Window and reducing the size of the compass ring. Restore Defaults - Returns options and data field choices to factory designations. At the bottom of the page are two data fields that are user programmable with a choice of different data options: The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work independently of the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination. The Bearing Pointer always points directly to the destination, no matter what your current location might be. For example: if the arrow is pointing straight up, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. If you are using the `Course Pointer' option instead and you drift away from the line of travel to your destination, the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) and displays the distance off course. Navigation Page Options Menu Navigation Page with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Scale active. Use the ZOOM buttons to adjust the CDI scale setting. 17 Navigation Options To Setup the Navigation Page: 1. With the Navigation Page displayed, use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top right of the page. Then press it in to display the menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it. To change data fields: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the list of data options. 2. Select the desired option from the list and press in on the THUMB STICK. Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu (The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi-page list of options.) Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Heading Location (lat/lon)* Location (selected)* Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg. Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time - Moving Trip Time - Stopped Trip Time - Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed (For definitions, see Appendix C, pages 52-53.) Your current position can be displayed in two different position formats at the same time* * Only available when data fields are set to `Big Numbers' from the Options Menu. It is possible on the Navigation Page to see your current position with two different position formats at the same time, see page 21 for instructions. 18 Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable. Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fields are shown in the illustration. By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page, you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs. The Options Menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip. 19 Trip Computer Options Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read-outs of current information as you travel. The Option Menu for this page provides the following options: Reset, Big Numbers, and Restore Defaults. To program a data field: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option. 3. Press in on the THUMB STICK to select the option and place it in the data field. Trip Computer Page To access the page Options Menu: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu on-screen button and press it in to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate. 3. To activate individual `Reset' options, highlight the item on the list and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place or remove the check mark. 4. Highlight the Apply button with the THUMB STICK and press it in to activate all checked items on the list. NOTE: Use care when choosing the `Delete' options, as all stored Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes can be permanently deleted when resetting the Trip Computer. Reset Options Menu Useful when starting a new trip to clear old data. 20 Trip Computer Trip Computer Page Data Fields Options The list of data field options with definitions is in Appendix C, pages 52-53. Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Heading Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg. Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time - Moving Trip Time - Stopped Trip Time - Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Data Field Options Menu To display current position in 2 different position formats at the same time: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu. 2. Select `Location (lat/lon)' to display your current position in the lattitude and longitude format. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the next data field of choice and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu. 4. Select `Location (selected)' to display your current position in a different format, e. g. MGRS, UTM, or Loran TD. In order to see a different position format in this field, you will need to change this option by going to MAIN MENU, then SETUP, then UNITS. (Refer to p. 42 for additional help) Your current position can be displayed in two different position formats at the same time 21 Main Menu The Main Page The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons and Battery Capacity, Time/Date, and Backlighting Status Bar. The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Venture's advanced features. From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints; find map items such as cities, Points of Interest, etc.; create routes; save tracks; setup system operating features; or access and use unit accessories. To exit these pages, highlight the on-screen `X' button and press in on the THUMB STICK. Main Menu Pages Setting the Correct Time Zone If the time displayed in the field at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match the time for your current location (time zone), use the Main Menu to access the Setup Pages, select the Time Icon and then follow instructions for setting the time on page 41. 22 Main Menu Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Venture feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Venture operation. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page. Mark Waypoint Page - Allows you to mark and store a waypoint for your current location or a map pointer location. Find Menu - Allows you to locate, and Goto, or use as part of a Route; Waypoints, Favorite Locations, Cities, and Points of Interest. (Points of Interest requires use of the MapSource CD.) Route Page - Allows you to create and store routes for repeated use. Tracks Page - Provides access to the track log and saved tracks. Setup Page - Allows tailoring of items such as time format, units of measure, display backlighting timeout and contrast adjustment, interface setups, heading selection and system software information. Accessories Page - Allows you to access Sun and Moon data, a Calendar, Hunting and Fishing data, and an Area Calculator. Information about the status of backlighting, time and date, and unit power are displayed in the window at the bottom of the Main Menu Page. The battery icon displays the approximate amount of reserve power available. When the unit is powered by a cigarette lighter adapter, a power plug icon replaces the battery icon. The date and time are displayed in the center of the window and when backlighting is active the light bulb to the right appears illuminated. The Main Menu Page Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power, Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window Power, Date/Time, and Backlight Status Window 23 Main Menu Mark The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a flag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold the THUMB STICK until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. You can also access this page by highlighting the Mark Icon on the Main Menu Page and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK. It automatically is assigned a 3-digit number. 2. To change the name of the waypoint, use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint name field and press it in to choose the appropriate letters or numbers one at a time. 3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the THUMB STICK to highlight the symbol block just above the waypoint name. Press the THUMB STICK and choose the symbol of your choice from the available list. 4. To save the waypoint, highlight `OK' and press in on the THUMB STICK. 5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the PAGE button before pressing any other to cancel. Map Symbol List Mark Waypoint Page To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: 1. With the Pan Map feature active, move the panning arrow to the map item you want and highlight it. 2. Press in and release the THUMB STICK to display the item information page. 3. Highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page and then press the THUMB STICK to open the menu. 4. Highlight the `Save As Waypoint' option and press the THUMB STICK to save the map item as a waypoint. 24 Main Menu To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: 1. With the Pan Map feature active, move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the THUMB STICK. 2. The Mark Waypoint Page displays, automatically assigning a number to the waypoint. Be certain to press and release the THUMB STICK for this operation. BE CAREFUL not to press in and hold the THUMB STICK because it marks a waypoint of your current location. Mark Options To create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates (lat/lon): 1. Press in and hold the THUMB STICK to access the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Highlight the Location Field on the Mark Waypoint Page, press the THUMB STICK and enter the new coordinates using the numerical keyboard. Highlight and press `OK' when finished. 3. You may also change the waypoint name and/or symbol. Marking a Waypoint on the map without highlighting a map item. To move a waypoint: 1. Use the Find Menu to locate the waypoint you want to move. 2. On the Waypoint Information Page, highlight and press the `Map' on-screen button to display the map for the waypoint. 3. With the waypoint highlighted by the panning arrow, press in and release the THUMB STICK. The word "Move" displays beneath the panning arrow. 4. Use the panning arrow to drag the waypoint to the new location and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it. 5. Press the PAGE button before pressing the THUMB STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to the Main Pages. Creating a Waypoint by entering coordinates. Moving a Waypoint 25 Main Menu Mark Options Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select a map item from the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Option Menu on-screen button at the top of the Information Page and press the THUMB STICK to display the Project Waypoint Page. 3. Press the THUMB STICK to display the numerical keyboard for entering the distance. Move from numeral to numeral pressing the THUMB STICK to enter numbers. Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint Waypoint Symbol Field 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields and then select `OK' and press the THUMB STICK to complete. Editing a Waypoint Waypoint Name Field You can personalize a Waypoint by changing the Name field and Symbol field to make them easier to recognize or can change the coordinates or elevation. It can also be deleted. To edit a waypoint: 1. Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint symbol field and then press in to display the symbol list. Use the THUMB STICK to move up and down the list to highlight a symbol and then press in to place the symbol in the symbol field. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint name, location or elevation fields, and then press in to display the keyboard. 4. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired character and then press in to select it. Repeat the process until you are through. Using the keyboard to edit 5. Highlight `OK', and then press the THUMB STICK to save the changes and close the keyboard. 26 Main Menu To delete a waypoint: 1. Use the Find feature to display the waypoint. 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of the page, highlight the `Delete Waypoint' button and then press on the THUMB STICK. Find Menu To save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints: 1. Access the Information Page for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu). 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of the page, highlight `Save As Waypoint' and press in on the THUMB STICK to switch to the Mark Waypoint page. 3. Highlight `Ok' and press in on the THUMB STICK to save the selected item as a waypoint. Any Map or Find Menu item can be saved as a Waypoint. To save Map or Find Menu items as a favorite: 1. Access the Information Page for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu). 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of the page, highlight `Add to Favorites' and press in on the THUMB STICK to add the item to the Favorites List. Find Page using your current location as a point of reference The Find Menu `Near Map Pointer' or `By Name' Prompt displays when using Map Pointer The Find Menu allows you to find stored locations, waypoints, cities, Points of Interest. They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location (Position Icon). If you are using MapSource Points of Interest CD-ROM, the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for Points of Interest. Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu. For some categories, there are two methods of listing. The "By Name" list contains every item in the map database for the selected category, while the "Nearest" list contains only those items that are near to your Current Location or the Map Pointer. Categories listed by either method displays a choose prompt. Item Information Page 27 Main Menu Find Options These pages are structured with a set of sub-menus and location information pages that guide you through the process of finding locations. Use them to construct a Route, establish a direct line of travel (Goto), or when gathering information. Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Venture can be found by selecting the "Waypoint' option from the Find Menu. You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the `By Name' or `Nearest' options as explained on the previous page. When selected from the list, the waypoint displays on the Waypoint Information Page. Waypoint Find List The Waypoint Information Page displays the waypoint name or number, a map symbol, the location in lat/lon, elevation, distance, bearing, and three on-screen buttons for `Goto', `Map', and `OK' functions. To find a waypoint: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the Waypoint option from the Find List and then press it in to display a prompt to select `By Name' or `Nearest'. Select, then press the THUMB STICK to display the Waypoints List. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired waypoint from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that waypoint. Waypoint Information Page 3. With the Information Page displayed, you can select `Goto' to create a direct line of travel to the waypoint. Select `Map' to view the waypoint location on the map or select `OK' to close the page. 4. Use the Options Menu to add the waypoints to the `Favorites' list, add it to an existing route, project a new waypoint from this location, view sun and moon, and best fishing and hunting time information for this waypoint. Favorites Category 28 Main Menu Finding a Favorite Find Options Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status, as they are frequently used or have other special significance. The process for finding favorite waypoints from the `Favorites' list is the same as finding a regular waypoint. To find a `Favorite': 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the `Favorites' option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list. Use the list Options Menu to select `By Name' or `Nearest'. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired Favorite from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item. 3. With the Information Page displayed, you can select `Goto' to create a direct line of travel to the item. Select `Map' to view the waypoint location or select `OK'. 4. Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route, project a new waypoint from this location, or view sun and moon position data for this time and date. Favorites List Finding a City Cities can be found by selecting the `Cities' option of the Find Menu, selecting the city from the list of `Nearest' or `By Name', and then displaying the City Information Page. The City Information Page for the selected city displays the city name, the size by population, and distance from your location. You can view it on the map or create a Goto direct route to the city from your current location, or from a location defined by the Panning Arrow (Map Pointer). You can also save it as a waypoint, or add it to an existing route. City Information Page 29 Main Menu Find Options To find a city: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the `Cities' option, then press it in to display the find `By Name' or find by `Nearest' prompt. Selecting `By Name, displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities. 2. If using find `By Name', begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters to define the name, a match list displays. If you are using find `By Nearest' scroll through the list to find the city you want. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired city from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that city. Find List of Cities By Name 3. With the Information Page displayed, you can select `Goto', `Map', or `OK' options. Finding a Point of Interest You can use the Find Points of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have transferred a MapSource Points of Interest map to the eTrex Venture's map database otherwise this option displays grayed out and is not functional. Here is a list of Point of Interest categories:* Food & Drink Lodging Attractions Entertainment Shopping Services Transportation Emergency & Govt. Manmade Places Water Features Land Features Find List for Nearest Cities * Some items on the above list may not appear unless those particular Points of Interest have been downloaded into the eTrex Venture GPS using MapSource Points of Interest CD-ROM. . Points of Interest List 30 Main Menu In many instances, these categories are subdivided into types, such as in the instance of Food & Drink. When you select Food and Drink from the list of categories, you are then presented with a list of types which includes `All Types' and cuisine options such as American, Asian, Barbecue, Chinese and many more Once you have selected an item, you can display the Information Page for that item. You can then use the onscreen buttons to `Goto' or view the location on the `Map'; or use the Options Menu for more choices. To find a point of interest: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight `Points of Interest' and then press it in to display the Points of Interest Categories List. 3. Choose either `Nearest' or `By Name'. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired category and then press it in to display the Types List. 4. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired type and then press it in to display the list for that type. 5. Selecting `By Name' displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want. A list of matches displays when enough characters are entered. Selecting `Nearest' displays a list of Points of Interest nearest to your location of the map pointer. 6. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item. 7. Use the on-screen buttons to `Goto' or view on the `Map'. 8. Use the page Options Menu to add to favorites, add to route, project a waypoint, save as a waypoint, view sun and moon phase, or view hunt and fish. Point of Interest Info Page Nearest Fast Food List Find Options NOTE: Saving a Point of Interest as a waypoint gives the waypoint a meaningful name. 31 Main Menu Find Options Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination, (waypoint, city, or point of interest). Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item, use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for guidance. To activate a Goto: 1. Use the Find Menu to access the Information Page for any desired destination and use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Goto button. 2. Press in on the THUMB STICK to start navigation. Information Page 3. Observe the Navigation Page, it displays the name of your destination, the distance from your current location, and a Bearing Pointer indicating the direction you should travel. The time required to reach your destination displays when you begin to travel and establish a predicted rate of movement. The Data Fields at the bottom of the page displays information relative to your travel as appropriate for the type of data selected to appear in those fields. 4. Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access the Map Page and observe your movements and a dark line indicating the direct path from your current location to your destination. Navigation Page 5. Use the Bearing Pointer on the Navigation Page to maintain travel in the right direction and observe distance and time information to monitor your progress. 6. When you are close to your destination, an "Arriving at Destination" message appears. If you move past the destination the Bearing Pointer reverses and the distance display increases. To stop navigation: 1. Highlight the on-screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press in on the THUMB STICK. A Map Page Goto 32 2. Select `Stop Navigation', then press in on the THUMB STICK. Main Menu Creating and Using a Route Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination. The eTrex Venture stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modified from the Route Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu. More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource Points of Interest program and then transferred to the unit's memory. To create a route: 1. Access the `Routes' page from the Main Menu. The page has a `New' button, a list of routes, and the number of unused routes. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the `New' button and press it in to display the route Setup Page. 3. With an empty row (dashed) in the route list highlighted, press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu. 4. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu categories and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, etc. Highlight the on-screen `OK' button and press in on the THUMB STICK to place it on the Routes List. 5. To add more waypoints to the route, repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4. The route is named for the first and last waypoints on the route. The Routes Page with a list of Routes and the number of Unused Routes. You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using the Find Menu. To add a Find Menu item to a route: 1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display its Information Page. 2. Display the page Options Menu and select the `Add To Route' option to display the Routes List. 3. Highlight and select the route desired and then press in on the THUMB STICK. A "Waypoint Added Successfully" message displays. A Route with list of waypoints. "Add To Route" option from the Find Menu Information Pages 33 Main Menu Routes Options Editing a Route To remove all waypoints: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the `Remove All' option and then press in on the THUMB STICK. At the prompt "Do you really want to remove all waypoints from the route?", select "Yes". To reverse the route: A Route Options Menu 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the `Reverse Route' option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to reverse the order of waypoints in the list. To change the route back to the original order, repeat this process. To copy the route: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the `Copy Route' option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to copy. The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1. You may then rename and/or modify the copied route. To delete the route: Routes List With Two Copied Routes Copied Routes have a `1' Suffix 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Select 'Delete' and then press in on the THUMB STICK. When you see the prompt "Do you really want to delete route?", select "Yes". To restore default settings for the route: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. Delete Route Prompt 2. Select 'Restore Defaults' and then press in on the THUMB STICK to restore factory settings. 34 Main Menu To review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight `Review' and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page. 3. Highlight the on-screen `OK' button and then press in on the THUMB STICK to return to the Route List. Routes Options To insert a new waypoint on the route list: 1. Select the row where you want the new waypoint inserted before. Press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight `Insert' and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu and select a new waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, etc. 3. With the new waypoint highlighted, press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint and then select the on-screen `OK' button to add it to the route. Route Page with Waypoint List To remove a waypoint from the route list: 1. Select the waypoint that you want to remove from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight `Remove' and press in on the THUMB STICK to remove the waypoint from the list. Route Waypoint Options Menu To change a route waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint that you want to change from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight `Change' and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu or create a new waypoint and add it to the Waypoints list. 3. Select a new waypoint, access its Information Page and press the on-screen `OK' button to replace the old route waypoint. Using the Find Menu to change a Route Waypoint 35 Main Menu Routes Options To move a route waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight the `Move' option and press in on the THUMB STICK to select the waypoint. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to move the waypoint up or down in the list. Press in on the THUMB STICK to leave the waypoint in the new list order. Adding or Editing from the Route Map Page You can use the panning arrow with the Route Map Page displayed to add or edit route waypoints. To add a waypoint at either end of a route: Moving a Route Waypoint by clicking and dragging. 1. Select the Route from the Routes List and press the THUMB STICK in to display the Route Page. 2. Highlight the on-screen `Map' button at the bottom of the page and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Map Page. Map Page Route Options 3. Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to either end of the displayed route until the end waypoint is highlighted. Then press it in to display the map Options Menu and select `Add Turns'. This option appears only when highlighting the end point of a route. 4. Move the panning arrow to a map item or location where you would like to extend the route and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint. Press the on-screen `OK' button to return to the map page and then press it again to place the new waypoint. To add a route waypoint within a route: 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous instruction. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to a route line. When the arrow touches the line, the line becomes thin. Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the word `ADD' next to the line. Adding a Route Waypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page 36 Main Menu 3. Drag the line to a map item or other location where you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page displays. Press the on-screen `OK' button to save the new waypoint, then press it again after returning to the Route Map. Routes Options To review or remove a route waypoint: 1. Select the Route from the Routes List and press the THUMB STICK in to display the Route Page. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired route and press in to display the Route Page for that route. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to move the map panning arrow to the waypoint you want to review and press in to pop-up the Options Menu. Select `Review' or `Remove' and press in again to either display the Information Page or remove it from the route. Adding a new waypoint within a Route To view the next waypoint in the route: 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 above. 2. Place the map panning arrow on the waypoint you are currently viewing and press in to display the Options Menu. Select `Next' and press in again to view the next waypoint. Navigating a Route Navigation Page with Bearing Pointer A Route can be navigated using the Map Page or the Navigation Page. The Map Page displays your movement, the route line, and waypoints on the route. The Navigation Page shows compass direction and a bearing pointer. To navigate a route: 1. Select a route from the Routes List and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Page. 2. Highlight the on-screen `Navigate' button at the bottom of the page and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin navigating the route. The screen changes to the Navigation Page. (Continued) Navigating a Route on the Map Page 37 Main Menu Routes Options 3. Move to the Map Page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4. Begin moving, watching directional information on the Navigation Page or progress on the Map Page. To stop navigation: 1. Highlight the `Stop Navigation' option on either the Navigation or Map page or select the `Stop' button on the Route Page. Data Fields for the Route Page When navigating a Route, the data displayed in the data fields on the Route Page may be customized to provide useful navigation information that is specifically related to route navigation. Data options (for Route Page only) include: Data Field Options Menu Distance to Point - The distance from your current location to a route waypoint. ETA To Point - Estimated Time of Arrival at a route waypoint (in sequence). ETE To Point - Estimated Time Enroute to a route