E Trex Legend HCx Owners Manual

2007·1.1 MB·English

by  Garmin

Owner’s Manual
eTrex® HC series
personal navigator
(eTrex Vista HCx shown)
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July 2007 Part Number 190-00817-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan
IntroductIon
IntroductIon Product Registration
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Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Vista®
registration today! Connect to our Web site at
HCx, eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC,
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or eTrex Venture® HC. These units use the proven
or a photocopy, in a safe place.
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• To quickly return to the Main Menu from any
page, press the MENU key twice. Optional ��cccceessssoorriieess
For a complete list of available accessories and maps
• To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when
for use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com.
not using the eTrex for navigation. Decrease
the level of the display’s backlight by quickly
WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product
pressing and releasing the POWER key. Information sheet in the product box for product
warnings and other important information.
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IntroductIon
Table of Contents Main Menu .........................................................36
Tracks ................................................................36
Introduction ........................................................i
Routes Page ......................................................36
Tips and Shortcuts ...............................................i
Highway Page ...................................................36
Product Registration ............................................i
Setup Menu .......................................................37
Optional �ccessories ...........................................i
Proximity Waypoints ........................................43
Getting Started ..................................................1 Calendar ............................................................43
Installing Batteries and Lanyard ........................1 Calculator ..........................................................44
Operating the eTrex .............................................2 Stopwatch .........................................................44
Key Functions ...........................................................3 Sun and Moon ...................................................44
Turning on the eTrex ...........................................4 Hunt & Fish .......................................................44
�djusting the Backlight ......................................4 Games Menu .....................................................44
Initializing the GPS Receiver ..............................4
�ppendix .........................................................45
Basic Operation ................................................7 Specifications ...................................................45
Creating and Using Waypoints ..........................7 Software License �greement ..........................47
Proximity Waypoints ...........................................9 Declaration of Conformity ...............................47
Using the Find Menu ........................................10
Index ................................................................48
Using Tracks .....................................................16
Creating a Route ...............................................20
Main Pages ......................................................23
Satellite Page ....................................................24
Map Page ...........................................................24
Compass Page ..................................................27
�ltimeter Page ..................................................32
Trip Computer Page .........................................35
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GettInG Started To install the lanyard:
1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at
the base of the unit.
Installing Batteries and Lanyard
The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not 2. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight.
included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
Optional belt USB connector
See page 37 for setting the clip port (under
battery type. (attaches to belt weather cap)
or waistband)
To install the
batteries:
1. Remove the battery
cover by turning the PUSH TO EJECT
locking ring 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise
and pulling the cover
loose.
2. Insert the batteries,
observing the proper Locking Battery Belt clip knob
pin slot compartment
polarity.
Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the
unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when Auxiliary mount adapter
(Do not discard. This adapter
batteries are removed.
attaches to the unit for
Lanyard installation
connection to mounting kits.)
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Operating the eTrex
Understanding Terms Highlighted
Select—move the highlighted area on the screen up, field
down, left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key
Field
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 On-screen buttons
can be shown or entered.
Manual Conventions
On-screen button—use the ENTER/ROCKER key
In this manual, when you are instructed to select
to select a button, and press it in to ENTER.
an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. They
Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to indicate that you should highlight a series of items
appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to
list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ENTER after each item. For example, if you see
ROCKER, or use the In and Out keys. “select Service > Show Info,” you should highlight
Service, and press ENTER. Then highlight Show
Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s
Info, and press ENTER again.
memory. You can change the settings, and revert
to the factory settings when you select Restore
Defaults.
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ENTER/ROCKER key
Key Functions
Rock up or down or right or left to
move through lists; highlight fields,
on-screen buttons, or icons; enter data;
IN/OUT Zoom keys or move the map panning arrow.
From the Map page, press to zoom Press in and release to enter highlighted
the map in or out. options and data or confirm on-screen
messages.
From any other page, press to scroll
up or down a list or move a high- Press in and hold at any time to MARK
lighted slider. your current location as a waypoint.
QUIT/PAGE key
Press to cycle through the main pages.
MENU/FIND key
Press and hold to turn the compass
Press and release to view the Options
on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC
Menu for a page.
only).
Press and hold to display the Find
POWER key
Menu.
Press and hold to turn on or off.
Press and release for backlighting or to
view time, date, and battery capacity.
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Turning on the eTrex To initialize your eTrex:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky.
To turn the eTrex on and off:
While the GPS receiver is searching for
Press and hold POWER.
the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites”
message is replaced by an “Acquiring
�djusting the Backlight
Satellites” message until enough signals are
To adjust the backlight level: acquired to fix its location.
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
The outer
brightness and down to decrease.
circle
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close. represents
the horizon. The number of
each overhead
Initializing the GPS Receiver
satellite is
The inner
The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS
shown.
circle is a
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
location 5 The strength of
current location. To receive satellite signals, you must degrees from each satellite
be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. the horizon. 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 Using the Mapping Databases
The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping
the backlight adjustment slider when you press and data to be fully operational, so you need to transfer
release POWER. maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx
and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for a
microSD™ 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
Status Bar - Date/Time Window
centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses.
Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the
an auxiliary source. Power status is shown on the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for the eTrex
Main Menu and the Status Bar. The Battery Power Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by the
icon shows the remaining power as the battery size of the microSD card.
is depleted. The external power icon is shown
Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with the unit,
when the unit is powered externally.
to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the
Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase
acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and additional microSD cards at your local electronics
a 3D fix is attained. supplier, or see the Garmin Web site:
www.garmin.com for compatible MapSource products
The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and
and pre-loaded microSD cards.
Summit HC only) appears when activated.
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Transferring Data to a microSD™ Card
Battery
The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped
compartment
with a microSD data card slot. with cover
microSD card
removed
location
To install a microSD card:
1. tRheem boavcek tohfe t hbea tutenrity. compartment cover from PUSH TO EJECT
USB port
2. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of
weather cover
the battery tray, and slide the card into the slot.
3. Press down on the card and release quickly
to eject it from the slot and remove it from the USB port
�ccessing the microSD
eTrex.
card slot
To transfer map data to a microSD card: Contacts on card must face
1. Lift the weather cover from the USB port on the away from the batteries.
back of the unit. nawiaT
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your
computer and to the mini-USB port on the back
of the unit. PUSH TO EJECT
3. Follow instructions for selecting and
downloading maps provided with the microSD card inserted in
card slot
MapSource map data disk.
Installing and removing
the microSD card
�ccessing the USB port
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