User manual GARMIN ETREX VISTA HCX

Owner's Manual eTrex HC series ® personal navigator (eTrex Vista HCx shown) © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 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® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin MobileTM, myGarminTM eTrex®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks 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. Other trademarks are those of their respective owners. July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan IntroductIon 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, Monday­Friday, 8 AM­5 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. i eTrex HC series Owner's Manual IntroductIon 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 ii eTrex HC series Owner's Manual GettInG Started GettInG Started 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. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Lanyard installation Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to mounting kits.) GettInG Started 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. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual GettInG Started 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. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual GettInG Started 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. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual GettInG Started 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. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 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. 5 GettInG Started 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,andslidethecardintotheslot. 3. Pressdownonthecardandreleasequickly toejectitfromtheslotandremoveitfromthe eTrex. microSD card location PUSH TO EJECT Battery compartment with cover removed USB port weather cover USB port To transfer map data to a microSD card: PUS H TO microSD card inserted in card slot Installing and removing the microSD card ccessing the USB port eTrex HC series Owner's Manual Taiw an 1. LifttheweathercoverfromtheUSBportonthe backoftheunit. 2. ConnecttheUSBcabletotheUSBportonyour computerandtothemini-USBportontheback oftheunit. 3. Followinstructionsforselectingand downloadingmapsprovidedwiththe MapSourcemapdatadisk. Contacts on card must face away from the batteries. ccessing the microSD card slot EJE CT BaSIc operatIon BaSIc operatIon This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Creating and Using Waypoints Mark Waypoint Page Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. You can create waypoints using three methods. Press ENTER while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location Press in and hold the ROCKER to quickly mark your current location creating a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual 1. PressandholdtheROCKER(MRK)untilthe MarkWaypointpageappears.Adefaultthreedigitnameandsymbolareassignedtothenew waypoint. 2. Toacceptthewaypointwiththedefault information,highlightOK. OR Tochangeanyinformation,selectthe appropriate field, and press ENTERtoopen theon-screenkeypad.Afterenteringand confirming your changes, select OK. To mark your current location: BaSIc operatIon Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. OntheMappage,usetheROCKERtomove thepointertothemapitemyouwanttomark. 2. PressinandquicklyreleasetheROCKER tocapturethepointerlocationandopenthe informationpageforthemapitem. 3. SelectSave.Ifthereisnoinformationforthat point,a"Nomapinformationatthispoint.Do youwanttocreateauserwaypointhere?" promptappears.SelectYes. To delete a waypoint: To create a waypoint using the Map page: FromthetheWaypointspage,selectthe waypointyouwanttodelete>Delete. cannot recover it from the unit. NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectWaypoints. 3. Selectthewaypointyouwanttoedit,andpress ENTER. 4. Make changes by highlighting each field. Use thewaypointsymbolchartandalphanumeric keypadtoenternewdata. To edit a waypoint: 1. PressFIND>Waypoints. 2. Selectthewaypointyouwanttomove,and pressENTER. 3. SelectMaptoshowthewaypointonthemap. 4. PressENTERtoplaceaMOVE marker next to thewaypoint. 5. UsetheROCKERtomovethewaypointtoa newlocation,andpressENTER. To move a waypoint on the Map Page: eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon To calculate a location by averaging: 1. Findalocationthatyouwanttocalculatean averagefor,pressMRK>vgtobegin averaging. 2. PressSave. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.) Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to a new location. 1. PressFIND >Waypoints. 2. Selectthewaypointyouwanttoproject.The WaypointInformationpageopens. 3. PressMENU>Project Waypointtoopenthe ProjectWaypointpage. 4. Enterthedistanceandbearingtotheprojected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished. To project a waypoint: Proximity Waypoints Page 1. PressMENUtwice>Proximity. 2. Selectanemptyline,andpressENTER. 3. SelectawaypointfromtheWaypointsListor fromanyothergroupofFinditemstoopenthe informationpagefortheitem. 4. SelectUsetoaddthepointtothelistonthe Proximity Waypoints page. 5. UsingtheROCKER,selecttheRadius field andenteravalue. To add a proximity waypoint: eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: Using the Find Menu Toremoveasingleentry,pressENTER.To removeallwaypointsfromthelist,pressMENU >Remove ll. 1. SelectProximity larm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on the eTrex HCunitsispre-set. 2. Use the setup page on HCx units to assign tonestothetypesofalarmslisted.SpeedAlerts areobtainedbyusingPOILoader. (seepage16). 3. Whenyoutriggeranalarm,atonesoundsand a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Whenoutsidethesetradius,a"Leaving Proximity Point" message is shown. To set proximity alarm tones: Find Menu with optional MapSource data Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press and hold the FIND key to open the Find Menu. When you access a Find group list, it contains items near your current location or the map pointer. The options menu for each category contains search options. Select a Category. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To turn proximity alarms on or off: PressMENUtwice>Proximity (eTrex HCx andHCunits) > Proximity larm Tones(eTrex HCx units) andcheckorunchecktheProximity larms box. 0 BaSIc operatIon Find By Name Use Find By Name, if you know the name of the location you want to find. 1. PressandholdFINDtoopentheFindMenu. 2. Selecttheiconforthetypeofitemyouwant tosearchfor,orsearchtheentiredatabaseby selectingll Points of Interest. 3. PressMENU>Find By Name. 4. UsetheROCKERtooperatetheon-screen keypadandenterthenameofthelocation you want to find. When the Find list contains a match,highlightOK. 5. SelectthelocationitemfromtheFindlistand pressENTER.Theitem'sinformationpage opens,allowingyoutosavetheitemasa waypoint,showtheitemonthemap,orcreate aroutetotheitem(GoTo). Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently. To find a location using Find By Name: Recent Finds icon List of recently found items 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectRecent Find. 3. UsetheROCKERtoselecttheitemyouwant togoto,andpressENTER. 4. SelectGo Totobeginnavigation. To go to a recently found item: eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon Using the Find Item Information Page When you select an item from the Find item list and press ENTER, detailed information about the item is shown. Each information page contains three onscreen 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 1. WithaninformationpageopenforaFinditem, pressMENUtoopentheOptionsMenu. 2. UsetheROCKERtoselectanoption: To use the Options Menu: · Average Location--sample a new waypoint location over time, and average the result for a more accurate location reference. See page 9. · Project Waypoint--create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. See page 9. · Find Near Here--return to the Find Menu to search for map items near the item. · 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. · Add To Route--include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. See page 20. · View Sun and Moon--view Sun and Moon tables for this item's location. See page 44. · View Hunt and Fish--view Hunt and Fish tables for this item's location. See page 44. · Map Information--show the map from which the map item originated. See page 6 for information about downloading detailed maps. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. Selectacategory. 3. SelectanitemfromtheFindlist. 4. PressMENU,selectFind Near Here.TheFind Menuopenswitheachcategorycontaining itemsneartheitemselected. 5. Selectacategoryicon,andpressENTERto openaFindlistofitemsneartheitem. To find an item near another item: Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of all saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by an assigned symbol. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectWaypoints andchooseawaypoint. To find a waypoint: 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectaniconontheFindMenu. 3. PressMENU,selectChange Reference.The Mappageappears. 4. UsetheROCKERtopanthearrow(pointer)to themaplocationyouwant.TheFindlistshows alistofitemsnearthenewmaplocation. To find an item from another location on the map: Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to view the list of geocache locations created by you or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is a waypoint with a geocache symbol to separate it from others. For more information about geocaching, log on to http://my.garmin.com, and click "Go Geocaching." eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. HighlightGeocache.Youcanviewfound geocachesorthosethathavenotbeenfound. 3. UsetheROCKERtohighlightageocacheon thelist. 4. SelectGo Totonavigatetothegeocache location.Whennavigatingtoageocache, theCompasspagechangestoGeocache Navigationmodeandanyadditionalinformation aboutthedownloadedcachelocationisshown in the comment field. To find a geocache: Finding a City Select Cities from the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping data. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectCities.TheCitiespageshowsalistof citiesnearyourcurrentlocation. 3. Selectacityfromthelist,andpressENTER. OR Ifthecityyouwantisnotlisted,pressMENU> selectasearchmethod. To find a city: When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. SelectExits. A list of interstate exits near your locationisshown. To find an interstate exit: eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon 3. UsetheROCKER to select an exit, and pressENTER. This page contains the exit description,alistofavailableservicesnearthe exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit tothehighlightedservice. 4. Selectaservicefromthelist,andpress ENTER. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. Selectddresses. NOTE: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with To find an address: 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. your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the , because the database has information for the entire region. 3. Selectthe field and type the streetnumberusingtheon-screenkeypad. SelectOK. 4 Selectthe field. The streetlistopens. 5. Usetheon-screenkeypadtoenterthestreet name.SelectOK.Alistofmatchesappears. 6. Selecttheaddress. Addresses icon Finding an Intersection ddresses Page This feature also requires detailed mapping data. Follow the basic steps for finding an address when searching for an intersection. 5 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest category on the Find Menu to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, or select a category. 1. PressandholdFIND. 2. Selectll Points of Interesttoshowalistof allpointsnearyourcurrentlocation. 3. PressMENU. 4. Selectanitemfromthelist,andpressENTER. 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. Percentage of memory used To find a point of interest: POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest List of saved tracks You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader. Tracks Page 1. PressMENUtwicetoopentheMainMenu. 2. SelectTracks. 3. SelecttheClear button. A confirmation messageappears. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To clear the track log: BaSIc operatIon 1. PressMENUtwice>Tracks. 2. SelectSetup. To set up a track log: Data card option (HCx units only) · Color--select the color of the active track on the map. · Log Track to Data Card--(HCx units only) 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). Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. 1. PressMENUtwice>Tracks. 2 SelectSave.Amessageappearsaskingyouif youwanttosavetheentiretrack. 3. SelectYestosavethetrack. · 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. Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto (recommended) allows you to choose from five intervals. · Interval--records a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To save the entire track log: BaSIc operatIon Track name Calculated area Track distance Track color Saved Track Page 1. PressMENUtwice>Tracks. 2. SelectSave. 3. SelectNotosaveonlyaportionofthetrack log. 4. UsetheROCKERtomovethepointertothe pointonthetracklinethatyouwanttobethe beginningpoint,andpressENTER. 5. Repeattoselectanendingpoint.SelectOK. To save a portion of the track log: 1. WiththeTrackLogSetuppageshown,select Data Card Setup. 2. HighlighttheLog Track to Data Cardoption, andthenpressENTER. A current date .gpx file appearsintheDataCardTrackslist. This file is a continuous compilation of all track datafortheindicateddate.Aslongasthis feature is enabled, a new file is recorded for eachdayyouusetheunit.Recordingcontinues until the card is filled. 3. UsetheUSBcabletoconnecttheunittoyour computer,thenaccesstheUSBMassStorage feature explained on page38.Openthetrack logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx file-compatible application. 4.TodeletethesetracklogsfromthemicroSD card,highlightindividuallogs,andthenpress ENTER. NOTE: Do not remove the microSD card from the unit while logging a track or corruption of the data can result. To log tracks to an HCx unit microSD card: eTrex HC series Owner's Manual BaSIc operatIon To view a track on the map: OntheSavedTrackpage,selectMap.Amap showingtheentiretrackappears.Beginand Endmarkersandwaypointsareaddedtothe track. Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is created from elevation readings when using the eTrex Summit HC or the eTrex Vista HCx. All units show profiles, if using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Refer to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. 1. OpentheSavedTrackpage,andpressMENU. 2. SelectProfile.Thebeginningofthetrackis marked by a flag. Use the ROCKERtoscroll across the track profile. At any point along the profile, press ENTERtoshowitonthemap. 3. PressMENUtouseZoomRangesandHide Symbolsoptions. Elevation Begin marker Distance from begin and end points End marker To view a track profile: Saved track on the Map page 1. WiththeTrackLogpageopenandtheTrack Logon,pressMENU. 2. Selectrea Calculation,andpressENTER. 3. PressENTERtostarttheareacalculation.As you move and define the area's boundaries, a Stopbuttonappearsonthepage. 4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER, andselectSave. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To calculate the area of a track: Track Profile Page BaSIc operatIon Navigating a Saved Track 1. WiththeSavedTrackspageforthetrackorthe TrackLogopen,selectTracBack,toshowthe track.SelectthepointtoTracBack. 2. UsetheROCKERtomovethepointerto thepointonthemaptostartnavigatingthe TracBack. 3. SelectFollow Road (HCx units with detailed mapsonly)toroutebacktothepointusing availableroadways,orselectFollow Trackto retraceyouroriginalpathoftravel.TheMap page gives directions to the first turn on the track. 4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first turn,directionstoeachturnareshown. 5.SelectMENU>Stop Navigation to exit. 1. Withasavedtrackonthemap,usethe ROCKERtomovethepointeronthetrackpoint thatyouwanttomarkasauserwaypoint. 2. PressandholdENTER. 0 To use the TracBack feature: Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The eTrex stores 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route. Create complex routes using MapSource mapping. Route Page Route on the Map Page To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. PressMENUtwice>Routes. 2. SelectNew>. 3. UsetheFindMenutoselectaroutewaypoint fromoneoftheFindgroups. 4. SelectUsetoaddittotheroute. 5. SelectNavigate. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To create a route: BaSIc operatIon Methods for routing you to a destination · If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or for other Find items, a straight path is created. · If you select Navigate when on a Route page, the eTrex uses a route made of waypoints or Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. · When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to Auto-route using roads. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the turn. Using Auto-Routing (Auto-Routing is a feature available only with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using City Navigator® mapping data. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are queried, "Follow Road" or "Off Road." Using Follow Roads increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route page. Select Off Road to view only a list of route points. A "Calculating Route" message appears until the route calculation is complete. Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map. Navigating a Route 1. PressMENUtwice>Routes. 2. Selectasavedroute>Navigate. 3. Tostopnavigating,pressMENU>Stop Navigation. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To navigate a saved route: Route on Map Page BaSIc operatIon 1. FromtheRoutespage,selectasavedroute. 2. SelectNavigatetobeginnavigation. 3. PressQUITtoviewthelistofturnsonthe route.Toviewanindividualturn,selectit. 4. UsetheROCKER toscrollthroughallturns. To preview the turns for an active route: 2. Selectasavedroute>selecttheroutename field at the top of the Route page. To review individual route points: 1. PressMENUtwice>Routes. 2 Selectasavedroute>selectapointonthe Routepage>ENTER> Review. 3. SelectSave,Map,orGo To. To delete a route: FromthepageforthatroutepressMENU> Delete Route. 1. PressMENUtwice>Routes>MENU. 2.SelectOff Road Transition>Route Leg Transition. 3. Select(ManualorDistance)whenadvancing to the next point. To select the off-road transition for a route: ctive Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route Use the Route page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. To change the name of the route: 1. PressMENUtwice>Routes. Select Distance to enter a radius, so that when within the entered distance, you are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to the next point anytime while navigating a route. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS MaIn paGeS The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Cycle through these pages by pressing QUIT. Add additional pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. The Satellite page appears only at start up. Each page has an options menu. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Map Page Compass Page ltimeter Page Main Menu No Options Compass Page Options Menu ltimeter Page Options Menu Map Page Options Menu eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Satellite Page This page appears when you turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Map Page Satellite Page Options · Use With GPS Off/On--enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off. · Track Up/North Up--indicates whether satellites are shown with the rings oriented with North toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of the screen. · Multicolor/Single Color--indicates whether each satellite appears as a different color. · New Location--use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles (1,000 km). · GPS Elevation--shows your current elevation. A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines is shown on this page. Increased road detail, points of interest and mapping data is added when using MapSource detailed mapping data. Data fields Show menu Map Page with data fields Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on the map display. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the display area. The position marker shows your travel on the Map page. When you press the ROCKER, the eTrex enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the display area. Add and configure up to four optional data fields at the top of the page to provide a varity of travel and navigational information. 1. PressMENU>Data Fields.TheShowsubmenuappears. 2. Select the number of data fields you want to showontheMappage,andpressENTER. 1. PressMENU>Change Data Fields. The first data field is highlighted. 2. PressENTER. 3. Selectanoption. 4. Move to the next field, and repeat. Using Additional Map Data View listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location when using optional MapSource data disks and preprogrammed microSD cards. To review map information: 1. FromtheMappage,pressMENU >Setup Map. 2. SelecttheMap Setup-informationpage.The listofmapsstoredappears.Acheckmark meansthemapisshownontheMappage. To show data fields on the Map Page: Changing the Zoom Range To change a data field display: Press the In key to decrease the zoom range and show an area with greater detail; press the Out key to increase the range to see a larger area with less detail. The current zoom range setting is shown in the lower-left corner of the Map page. If no further map information is available, "overzoom" appears under the zoom range. When using MapSource maps, "mapsource" appears below the scale. 5 eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Map Orientation There are two map orientations in the Setup Map option. North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. Map Page Options · Stop (Resume) Navigation--stops/resumes navigation. · Recalculate--recalculates a route. · Data Fields--opens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data fields to show: Map Only, 1 Wide Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Fields. · Change Data Fields--allows you to select the type of data in the data fields. This option is available if data fields are selected. · Guidance Text--shows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move. · Setup Map--accesses six pages of display options. · Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)--measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. · Turn Declutter On (Off)--eliminates the display of items that can block road details. · Restore Defaults--returns to factory defaults. Guidance Text When navigating, guidance text appears above the map. Guidance Text gives directions to a destination. Guidance text 1.PressMENU >Guidance Text. 2. Selectlways Show,Never Show,orShow When Navigating. To show guidance text: If you select Always Show, a guidance message always appears. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Measuring Distance 1. PressMENU>Measure Distance.Anonscreenarrowappearsatyourlocationwith "REF"belowit. 2. Movethearrowtothereferencepoint(the startingpointyouwanttomeasurefrom), andpressENTER.Apushpiniconmarksthe startingpoint. 3. Movethearrowtothepointyouwantto measure.Thedistancebetweenthetwopoints isshownintheupper-rightcorner. To measure distance between two points: Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction (bearing to or course of travel) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Using the Electronic Compass (All of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these units, the electronic compass turns off and stays off until you press and hold QUIT again. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. To turn the electronic compass on or off: 1. PressandholdQUITtoturntheelectronic compassonoroff.Thecompassicon appearsinthestatusbarwhentheelectronic compassison.Whenyouarenotusingthe electroniccompass,turnitofftoconserve batteries.Whenitisturnedoff,theunitusesthe GPSreceiverfornavigation. 2. Hold the Vista HCx level to get an accurate electroniccompassreading. 1. PressMENUtwice>Setup. 2. SelectHeading. 3. SelectSwitch to compass heading when below.... 4. Usethenumerickeypadtoenteraspeed. 5. Selectfor more than...tosetthetimedelay fromthetimeoptionslist. Setting the speed and time for Compass uto On and Off: Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you first use the Vista HCx or Summit HC. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after moving more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than 68º F (20º C) from the last calibration. The accuracy of the electronic compass is also adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that affect magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. PressMENU>Calibration. 2. WithStartselected,pressENTER,andfollow on-screendirectionsforholdingandturningthe unit. Hold the unit level and turn slowly. Compass Page Options · AJustRight,TooFast,orTooSlowmessage appearsnotifyingyoutoadjustyourturning speed.Holdtheunitlevelwhileturning. · ACalibrationSuccessfulmessageappears when finished. · IfaCalibrationFailedmessageappears, repeattheprocess. 3. PressENTERtoreturntotheCompasspage. · Sight `N Go--navigate to an object within your sight (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). · Stop/Resume Navigation--turns active navigation for a route or Go To on and off. · Recalculate--recalculates the path to a destination. · Course or Bearing Pointer--toggles between the course pointer and the bearing pointer. · Data Fields--selects the number of data fields that appear on the Compass page. · Change Data Fields--selects the type of data you want to show in the data fields. · Calibrate Compass--accesses the compass Calibration page (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). · Restore Defaults--returns to factory settings. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Sight `N Go Navigation Sight `N Go navigation is available only on the Summit HC and Vista HCx with electronic compass. To use Sight `N Go to navigate: 1. PressMENU >Sight `N Gotostartthefeature. Thecompassringwithpointerisin-linewiththe twowhitesightingmarks,oneatthebaseofthe screenandoneatthetopofthescreen. 4. Begintravelingtoyourdestinationonacourse lineusingthecoursepointerasaguide. OR SelectProject Waypoint. Project Waypoint Page Sighting Page 2. Holdtheunitateyelevelandlineupthetwo sightingmarkswiththedistantobject.Press ENTERtolockthedirection. 3. SelectSet Course. 0 5. Enteranestimateddistancefromyourcurrent locationtoestablishaprojectedwaypoint location. 6. SelectGo TotoopentheMappageandbegin navigationtotheprojectedwaypoint.The Compasspageshowsabearingpointerfor guidance. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are independent of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The bearing pointer points to the destination. If you are using the course pointer option, and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown on the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course. 0.25 mi Scale The course pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. The bearing pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS ltimeter Page (The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over time. Selectable data fields Range grid measurement scale Elevation profile Altimeter Page Options Rate of ascent and descent ltimeter Page Current elevation Configure the profile field in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots. Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable. · View Elevation Plot--Over Time or Over Distance--view over a set period of time or over a set distance. · View Pressure Plot--Barometer or Ambient Pressure--view a plot of elevation changes that occur over a set distance or view changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time. · Zoom Ranges--set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you show the View Elevation Plot. Customize the View option displays using the Zoom Ranges option. · Change Data Fields--select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. · Reset--reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. · Calibrate Altimeter--if you know the correct elevation for your location, increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. · Restore Defaults--clears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual MaIn paGeS Plot Over Time or Distance These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the View Elevation Plot option. View Pressure Plot is measured by time. 2. Adjustthetimeanddistancemeasurement usingtheelevationplotZoom Rangesoption. 3. Tocleartheplot,cleartheTrackLog. Adjusting the Zoom Ranges Set the zoom ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you use the View Elevation Plot. Elevation Over Distance plot Pressure Over Time Plot Zoom Range Selection View Pressure or Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot to plot elevation. Select View Pressure Plot to barometric pressure. To view elevation or pressure plots: 1. SelecttheoptionyouwantfromtheAltimeter optionsmenutoshowtheplot. eTrex HC series Owner's Manual To adjust zoom ranges: 1. Selectthetypeofplotyouwanttoshowand usetheROCKERtoselectZoomRanges. 2. MovetheROCKERupordowntoadjustthe verticaldistance,andleftorrighttoadjustthe timeordistance.PressENTERtoreturn. MaIn paGeS View Points Scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view the elevation or pressure, time of day, and date the point was created. Red crosshairs View Points on Map View the location of points on the Map page. 1. WiththeAltimeterpageopen,usethe ROCKERtomovethecrosshairstothepoint. 2. PressENTERtoshowthepointonthemap. To view altitude points on the Map Page:

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