Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Owner's Manual
eTrex HC series
®
personal navigator
(eTrex Vista HCx shown)
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IntroductIon
Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista® HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, or eTrex Venture® HC. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The eTrex models operate identically with a few exceptions. If a feature is discussed in this manual that is not universal for all HC series units, a notation is made. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Connect to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.
Contact Garmin
Tips and Shortcuts
Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your eTrex. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, MondayÂFriday, 8 AMÂ5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/, and click Product Support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK).
· To quickly return to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice. · To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for navigation. Decrease the level of the display's backlight by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key.
Optional ccessories
For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................i
Tips and Shortcuts ...............................................i Product Registration ............................................i Optional ccessories ...........................................i Installing Batteries and Lanyard ........................1 Operating the eTrex.............................................2 Key Functions ........................................................... 3 Turning on the eTrex ...........................................4 djusting the Backlight ......................................4 Initializing the GPS Receiver ..............................4 Creating and Using Waypoints ..........................7 Proximity Waypoints ...........................................9 Using the Find Menu ........................................ 10 Using Tracks ..................................................... 16 Creating a Route............................................... 20 Satellite Page .................................................... 24 Map Page........................................................... 24 Compass Page.................................................. 27 ltimeter Page .................................................. 32 Trip Computer Page ......................................... 35
Getting Started..................................................1
Main Menu ......................................................... 36 Tracks ................................................................ 36 Routes Page...................................................... 36 Highway Page ................................................... 36 Setup Menu ....................................................... 37 Proximity Waypoints ........................................ 43 Calendar ............................................................ 43 Calculator .......................................................... 44 Stopwatch ......................................................... 44 Sun and Moon................................................... 44 Hunt & Fish ....................................................... 44 Games Menu ..................................................... 44
Basic Operation ................................................7
ppendix .........................................................45
Specifications ................................................... 45 Software License greement .......................... 47 Declaration of Conformity ............................... 47
Index ................................................................48
Main Pages ......................................................23
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Installing Batteries and Lanyard
The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 37 for setting the battery type. To install the batteries:
To install the lanyard:
1. Placetheloopofthelanyardthroughtheslotat thebaseoftheunit. 2. Routethestrapthroughtheloop,andpulltight.
Optional belt clip (attaches to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap)
1. Removethebattery coverbyturningthe lockingring1/4turn counter-clockwise andpullingthecover loose. 2. Insertthebatteries, observingtheproper Locking pin slot polarity.
PUSH TO EJECT
Battery compartment
Belt clip knob
Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
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Lanyard installation
Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to mounting kits.)
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Operating the eTrex
Understanding Terms
Select--move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual fields. Key--when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Field--the location on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. On-screen button--use the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER. Scroll bar--when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER, or use the In and Out keys. Default--the factory setting saved in the unit's memory. You can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults.
On-screen buttons Highlighted field Field
Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to ENTER after each item. For example, if you see "select Service > Show Info," you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again.
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Key Functions
ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or left to move through lists; highlight fields, on-screen 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/PAGE key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release for backlighting or to view time, date, and battery capacity.
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.
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Turning on the eTrex
PressandholdPOWER.
To initialize your eTrex:
To turn the eTrex on and off:
djusting the Backlight
1. PressandquicklyreleasethePOWERkey. 2. PressupontheROCKERtoincreasethe brightnessanddowntodecrease. 3. PressENTERorQUIT toclose.
To adjust the backlight level:
Holdtheunitinfrontofyoufacingthesky. WhiletheGPSreceiverissearchingfor thesatellitesignals,a"LocatingSatellites" messageisreplacedbyan"Acquiring Satellites"messageuntilenoughsignalsare acquired to fix its location.
The outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle is a location 5 degrees from the horizon.
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 receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
The number of each overhead satellite is shown. 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.
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The Status Bar and Date and Time
The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and release POWER.
Using the Mapping Databases
Status Bar - Date/Time Window
Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit is powered externally. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is attained. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated.
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Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you need to transfer maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for a microSDTM card (user provided) that can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks. With selected MapSource mapping data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by the size of the microSD card. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards.
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Transferring Data to a microSDTM Card
The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a microSD data card slot. To install a microSD card:
1. Removethebatterycompartmentcoverfrom thebackoftheunit. 2. Locatethecardslotattheupper-leftedgeof thebatterytray,a ...
