Garmin eTrex Summit User Manual

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eTrex Summit

personal navigator

owner’s manual and reference guide

©2000-2001 GARMIN Corporation

GARMIN International, Inc.

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Tel. 913/397.8200

Fax 913/397.8282

GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.

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GARMIN Corporation

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Tel. 886/2.2642.8999

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manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN Corporation 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. Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products.

Website address: www.garmin.com

GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation.

February 2001

Part Number 190-00193-00 Rev. D

Printed in Taiwan

eTrex Summit Registration

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Introduction

Registration

POWER

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Introduction

Table of

Contents

2

Introduction

 

Registration..........................................................................

1

Warnings and Cautions........................................................

3

FCC Statement.....................................................................

4

Features ...............................................................................

5

Buttons ................................................................................

6

Description ..........................................................................

7

Installing the Batteries..........................................................

8

Getting Started

 

Calibrating the Electronic Compass ....................................

10

SkyView Page Basics ...........................................................

11

Map Page Basics..................................................................

12

Pointer Page Basics .............................................................

13

Elevation Page Basics ..........................................................

14

Menu Page Basics................................................................

15

Creating a Waypoint ......................................................

16-17

Heading in the Right Direction ..........................................

18

Cancelling a GOTO ............................................................

19

Reference Section

 

SkyView Page Options ...................................................

20-21

Map Page Options ..............................................................

22

Pointer Page Options .....................................................

23-25

Elevation Page ..............................................................

26-29

Mark Waypoint Page......................................................

30-31

Waypoint Page....................................................................

32

Review Waypoint Page...................................................

33-34

Routes ...........................................................................

35-37

Tracks ............................................................................

38-40

Calibration.....................................................................

41-43

Setup Page .....................................................................

43-44

Display Page .......................................................................

45

Units Page .....................................................................

45-48

Heading Page.................................................................

50-52

System Page...................................................................

53-55

Appendicies

 

Appendix A — Specifications .............................................

56

Appendix B — What is GPS? .........................................

57-58

Appendix C — Reciption Tips ............................................

59

Appendix D — Time Offset Chart.......................................

60

Appendix E — Accessories .................................................

61

Appendix F — Wiring Diagram..........................................

62

Appendix G — Troubleshooting .........................................

63

Appendix H — FAQ’s ....................................................

64-65

Appendix I — Index......................................................

66-69

Warranty ............................................................................

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WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex Summit in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/ operator of the eTrex Summit to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Summit over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision.

WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex Summit in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times,

and never become distracted by the eTrex Summit to the exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the eTrex Summit while you are driving. Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Summit to pay full attention to operating 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.

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 Summit is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Introduction

Warnings and

Cautions

Remove the batteries from your eTrex Summit if you don’t expect to use it for several months. Be sure to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions on the proper care and handling of the batteries.

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Introduction

FCC Compliance

Statement

The eTrex Summit complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment.

Consult an authorized GARMIN dealer or other qualified service technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The eTrex Summit does not contain any userserviceable parts. Repairs should be made only by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs can void the warranty.

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The eTrex Summit is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and only five user-Buttons. All Buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won’t obstruct your view of the display. It runs for up to 22 hours on two AA batteries in battery save mode.

The eTrex Summit contains a full function GPS, electronic compass and barometric altimeter. The eTrex Summit will track barometric pressure and altitude changes, providing data never before available in such

a small package. Using the built in compass, the eTrex Summit will provide you with a reliable heading even while standing still. When moving, the eTrex Summit will provide you with more data, including speed, direction of movement, time, distance to destination, and more.

From these basic features, your eTrex Summit can provide one more critical benefit; peace of mind, because, with the combination of these technologies you’ll know where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going. And since you’ll always know the way back home, you can concentrate on what you set out to do and enjoy the great outdoors.

Other features include:

Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol.

Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks.

Routes: 20 Routes that let you navigate through a set of 50 waypoints.

Trip Computer: Current speed, average speed, maximum speed, bearing, elevation, location, time of sunrise/ sunset, trip timer and trip odometer.

Elevation Computer: Total ascent, total descent, average ascent, average descent, maximum ascent, maximum descent, vertical speed, pressure, 12 hour pressure trend, maximum elevation, and minimum elevation.

Introduction

Features

NOTE: You should always be prepared and capable of navigating without the eTrex

Summit. It is designed to augment other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace them.

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Introduction

eTrex Summit

Buttons

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The UP/DOWN Button:

Select options on pages and menus

Adjusts Contrast on SkyView Page

Zoom in and out on Map Page

Cycles through trip computer data

Cycles through elevation computer data

The ENTER Button:

Confirms data entry or menu selections

Displays Options on main pages

Pressing and holding the ENTER Button activates the ‘Mark Waypoint’ page

The PAGE Button:

Switches display pages.

Allows you to quit a function.

Pressing and holding the PAGE Button will turn on the Electronic Compass and display the Pointer Page.

The POWER Button:

Turns the unit on and off

Turns the display backlight on and off

Garmin eTrex Summit User Manual

Internal

GPS Antenna

UP

Button

DOWN

Button

ENTER

Button

Compass

Sighting

Marks

External Power

and

Data Connector

Barometric

Pressure

Sensor

Introduction

eTrex Summit

Description

PAGE

Button

POWER

Button

LCD Display (with backlight)

Waterproof Case

Battery

Compartment

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Introduction

Battery

Installation

Installing the Batteries

The eTrex Summit operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit.

To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at the back of the unit 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity. Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise. The two AA batteries can last up to 16 hours during typical use.

Lanyard Installation

Battery Cover

D-ring

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The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic operation of the eTrex Summit. The Reference Section shows you how to use all of eTrex Summit’s remaining features.

The First Step

The eTrex Summit’s GPS operates using information gathered from satellites. To Initialize the eTrex Summit’s GPS receiver the first time, take your eTrex Summit outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on. You’ll see the Welcome Page for a few seconds while the eTrex Summit performs a self-test, followed by the SkyView Page.

FNOTE: When you use the eTrex Summit for the first time, it will take up to five minutes to find your location. After the first use, eTrex Summit only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to find your location.

The eTrex Summit needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to find your location. The SkyView Page shows you graphically eTrex Summit tracking satellites, and the strength of the satellite signals. The status is also displayed at the top of the page.

When you see the “READY TO NAVIGATE” message in the status box, eTrex Summit has found your location and the GPS receiver is initialize and ready for use.

Backlighting and Contrast

If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds. To adjust the screen contrast, press the PAGE Button until you see The SkyView Page. Press the UP Button to make the screen darker, press the DOWN Button to make the screen lighter.

Getting Started

Here We Go

The SkyView Page

The “READY TO NAVIGATE” message must appear before you can begin using your eTrex Summit to navigate.

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Getting Started

Calibrating the

Compass

The Speed Scale indicates whether you are ‘TOO SLOW’, ‘JUST RIGHT’ or ‘TOO FAST’.

Helpful Compass Tips

1.The Electronic Compass will need to be recalibrated outdoors every time the batteries are changed.

2.The Electronic Compass will not be accurate when used in a car or around items that radiate a magnetic field.

3.When using the compass, hold the unit as level as possible. The more that the unit is tilted, the less accurate the compass will become.

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Calibrating the Electronic Compass

The eTrex Summit’s Electronic Compass needs to be calibrated outdoors after the batteries have been changed before using the unit for navigation. Failure to calibrate the Electronic Compass can result in gross inaccuracy of the compass feature.

Compass Calibration:

1.Press the PAGE Button until the MENU Page is displayed.

2.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘Calibrate’ and press the ENTER Button.

3.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘Compass’ and press the ENTER Button.

4.With ‘Start’ highlighted, press the ENTER Button to begin the calibration.

5.Making sure that the unit is level, rotate the eTrex Summit slowly two turns in the same direction. On the display there will be a speed scale that indicates whether you are rotating the unit ‘Too Fast’, ‘Too Slow’ or ‘Just Right’. A message will be displayed when the compass has been successfully calibrated.

FNOTE: The eTrex Summit needs to be level during compass calibration and use. If the unit is tilted on either axis the compass feature will become less accurate.

Selecting a Page

All of the information needed to operate the eTrex Summit is found on five main “pages” (or display screens). These pages are The SkyView, Map, Pointer, Elevation and Menu. Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between pages.

Getting Started

Page Basics

 

 

PAGE

 

PAGE

 

PAGE

 

PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SkyView

Map

Pointer

 

Elevation

 

Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SkyView Page Basics

The SkyView Page displays the eTrex Summit’s receiver status. It also shows the strength of the satellite signals that are being received. If the signals are weak you may need to try a different location for better reception. The shorter the signal strength bar, the weaker the signals. At the top of the page the unit displays the status of the receiver. The eTrex Summit displays the message ‘Ready to Navigate’ when the receiver has gathered enough satellite information to begin navigation.

Status Message

Location Accuracy

(estimated)

Satellites

Satellite

Signals

“You”; Your

Location

Satellite Signal

Strength Bar

The SkyView Page

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Getting Started

Page Basics

On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale from 200 feet to 800 miles.

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Map Page Basics

Destination

Map

Waypoint

Orientaion

“You”; your Path to location

Destination

Map

“Trail”

Scale

(track log)

The Map Page

The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a picture of where you are going. As you travel, the animated figure “walks” and leaves a “breadcrumb trail” known as a Track Log. Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map.

To help you better visualize the “real world”, eTrex Summit automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in front of the animated figure. In the upper left corner of the screen, the Map Orientation is displayed.

To make sure you can see your entire trip, the map scale can be changed from 200 feet to 800 miles. To increase the map scale, press the UP Button. This will let you view a larger area in less detail. To decrease the map scale, press the DOWN Button. This will show a smaller

Pointer Page Basics

 

Waypoint (Location) Name

Time to

 

 

Straight Line

Destination

 

 

Distance to the

 

 

 

Destination

Current Sensor

 

 

Heading

Direction Arrow

 

 

Destination

(follow this)

 

 

Symbol

Selectable Trip

 

 

Compass Ring

 

 

 

The Pointer Page

Data

 

 

 

 

The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination. When you’re moving towards a specific destination, the Pointer Page shows you the name of the location, the distance, time to go and displays a direction arrow in the Compass Ring. To navigate, simply follow the arrow. If the arrow is pointing right, turn right until the arrow is pointing directly ahead and you will arrive at your destination.

The Compass Ring reflects your heading (direction of movement). The eTrex Summit will automatically select the correct sensor for you based on your speed.

By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you can cycle through other trip computer information such as average speed, maximum speed, bearing, lat/lon, elevation, time of sunrise/sunset, trip timer and trip odometer.

FNOTE: The direction arrow and destination symbol only appear on the Pointer Page when you have started a GOTO.

Getting Started

Page Basics

On the Pointer Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through different trip data.

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Getting Started

Page Basics

On the Elevation Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through a variety of user-selectable data.

Press ENTER to access the Elevation Page ‘OPTIONS’.

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Elevation Page Basics

Current

Elevation

Rate of

Ascent/Descent

Scale

Elevation

Profile

Selectable

Data

The Elevation Page

The Elevation Page will provide the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and a profile of elevation changes over distance or time. The UP or DOWN Buttons can be used to scroll through a variety

of user selectable data including Pressure, Vertical Speed, Max Descent, Max Ascent, Avg Descent, Avg Ascent, Total Descent, Total Ascent, Min Elevation, Max Elevation, and 12 Hour Pressure Trend.

FThe Altimeter should be calibrated for the greatest accuracy. See page 42 for more information on calibrating the Altimeter.

Menu Page Basics

Menu Options

 

 

 

 

Time and Date

Battery

 

Backlight On

Strength

 

Indicator

 

 

 

The Menu Page

The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex Summit’s more advanced features. With the Menu Page you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs, calibrate the electronic compass and altimeter or access the system setup features. Information on each of these advanced features is included in the Reference Section of this manual.

Changing the Time Zone

Let’s practice using the Menu Page and set the eTrex Summit to display your local time.

To change the time zone:

1.Using the PAGE Button, switch to the MENU Page. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘SETUP’ and press ENTER. The SETUP Page appears.

2.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘TIME’ and press ENTER.

3.Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the ‘TIME ZONE’ field and press ENTER.

4.Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the selections, and press ENTER when you have found your correct time zone. Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice.

Getting Started

Page Basics

You can select your particular time zone on the TIME page.

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Getting Started

Let the Fun

Begin

The Latitude, Longitude and Elevation are displayed along the bottom of the MARK WAYPOINT and REVIEW WAYPOINT Pages.

You can select from 29 symbols to represent a waypoint on the map.

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Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation

Discovering the fun of using your eTrex Summit is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. In this brief exercise, you’ll mark your current location (your home for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex Summit guide you back to where you started (to get the most out of this exercise, make sure to walk for at least the time noted for each step).

Creating a Waypoint

The first step in the exercise is to mark your location as a waypoint so you can return to it later.

FNOTE: The eTrex Summit must be “READY TO NAVIGATE” before you mark a waypoint.

To mark a waypoint:

1.Press and hold the ENTER Button to activate the MARK WAYPOINT Page.

The waypoint is assigned a numeric name at the time it is created. You could press ENTER and save the waypoint now, but there are a couple of other things that you should take a look at.

The eTrex Summit comes equipped with 29 different waypoint symbols that can be displayed on the map to help quickly identify the waypoints.

To change the waypoint symbol:

1.On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the small flag symbol and press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the symbols and highlight the house symbol. Press ENTER.

As mentioned earlier the eTrex Summit will assign a numeric name at the time a waypoint is created. The assigned name can be easily changed to something more meaningful to help in identifying the waypoint.

To change the waypoint name:

1On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, press the UP

or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name ‘001’. Press ENTER. The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME Page appears.

2.Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the letter selections. Select ‘H’ and press ENTER. Repeat this process and finish the word ‘HOME’.

3.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the ‘OK’ field and press ENTER. The MARK WAYPOINT Page appears.

4.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the ‘OK’ field and press ENTER. Your location, named HOME, is now marked and stored in memory.

Now that you’ve marked your location, it’s time to go for a walk. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the Map Page. Walk in a straight line for 2-3 minutes at a moderate pace and watch the Map Page.

Your location is shown by the figure in the middle of the screen. As you move, watch the animated figure walk, and a line—called a “track”—appear along the path you have just covered. Now take a sharp right or left turn and walk for another 2-3 minutes.

Getting Started

Edit Waypoint

Edit Waypoint Name

Map Page

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Getting Started

Follow the

Pointer

The pointer tells you what direction you should move. When the pointer is pointing right, just move right until the pointer is pointing straight up and points to the moving direction line (see picture below).

When the pointer points straight up as shown, you’re on track!

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Guidance by GARMIN

It is time to let the eTrex Summit guide you back to the waypoint we named ‘HOME’ using the GOTO function. The GOTO function provides you with a straight line navigation path to your selected destination.

To Start a GOTO:

1.Using the PAGE Button switch to the MENU Page.

2.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘WAYPOINTS’ and press ENTER. The WAYPOINTS Page appears.

3.Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the tab containing ‘HOME’ and press ENTER.

4.Using the UP or DOWN Button, select ‘HOME’ and press ENTER. The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears.

5.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘GOTO’, and press ENTER.3

The Compass Page appears and you’re ready to begin navigating!

Heading in the Right Direction

The eTrex Summit will guide you back to where you started using the Pointer Page. The pointer shows the direction of the destination waypoint. Walk in the direction the arrow is pointing until the arrow points to the top of the compass ring. If the arrow points to the right, you need to go to the right. If the arrow points to the left, go left. When the arrow is pointing straight up, you are on the correct track!

The destination name, distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top

of the screen. The sensor that is being used, Compass or GPS, to determine your heading is displayed above the pointer. The speed you are traveling is shown at the bottom of the screen. Once you are getting close to

your destination, eTrex Summit will give you the message “ARRIVING DESTINATION”.

Cancelling a GOTO

Anytime you want to stop a GOTO:

1.Using the PAGE Button, switch to the POINTER Page. Press ENTER.

2.Highlight ‘STOP NAVIGATION’ on the OPTIONS Page and press ENTER.

Clearing a Cluttered Map Display

After you’ve used the eTrex Summit a few times, the map display will become a bit messy from keeping track of your every move. You can clean up the screen by clearing the track log (the lines left on the Map Page):

To clear the track log:

1.Using the PAGE Button, switch to the MENU Page.

2.Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘TRACKS’. Press ENTER.

3.You are now on the TRACKS Page. Using the UP Button, highlight CLEAR, and press ENTER.

4.Using the DOWN Button, highlight ‘YES’. Press

ENTER.

5.Press the PAGE Button to select any page.

You’ve now gone through the basic operation of eTrex Summit and you’re ready to get out there and have

some fun! To turn eTrex Summit off, press and hold the POWER Button.

FWhen you clear the Track Log you also clear the Elevation Profile. Learn how to save the Track Log and use it for ‘TrackbacK’ navigation on pages 39 and 40 in the Reference Section.

Getting Started

You’ve Made It!

Highlight STOP NAVIGATION and press ENTER on the Options Page to stop a GOTO.

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Reference

SkyView Page

Options

Normal SkyView Page

Options

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Introduction

This section will describe the features and use of the eTrex Summit in more detail than the Getting Started Section.

SkyView Page Options

In addition to the functions of the default SkyView Page as described on page 11, there is an ‘OPTIONS’ menu available. To activate the ‘OPTIONS’ menu, press ENTER with the SkyView Page displayed. There are two options available:

• Setup Display: The Setup Display feature allows you to change the display contrast and set the time that the backlight will stay on.

Changing the contrast:

1.Place the highlight over the Contrast Slider, press ENTER to activate the slider.

2.Use the UP Button to darken the contrast or the DOWN Button to lighten the contrast.

3.When finished press ENTER to save the setting.

Setting the (Back) Light Timeout:

1.Place the highlight over the ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ field and press ENTER.

2.Choose the setting that you desire using the UP or DOWN Button.

3.Press ENTER to save the setting.

Advanced SkyView: When you select the Advanced SkyView feature the eTrex Summit will display a different SkyView Page that contains more detailed information on the satellites including their position in relation to you and the signal strength for each satellite that is being received.

Selecting the Advanced SkyView Page:

1.Place the highlight over the ‘ADVANCED SKYVIEW’ field and press ENTER.

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