Garmin eTrex User Manual

eTrex

personal navigator

owner’s

manual

©2000 GARMIN Corporation

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September 2000 Part Number 190-00205-00 Rev. B Printed in Taiwan

Let the Fun Begin

fun

(noun):

1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, or
pleasure.

2. Enjoyment; amusement: have fun at the party.

3. Playful, often noisy, activity.

We don’t know about the noise, but fun and simplicity
is what the eTrex is all about. To get the most out of your
new eTrex, take the time to read through this Owner’s
Manual to understand the operating features of the unit.
This manual has been designed to provide all that you
need to know to operate your eTrex.

eTrex Registration

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for the Product Registration link on the home page.

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Introduction

2

Table of

Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 1-8

Registration .................................................................... 1

Warnings and Cautions .................................................. 3

FCC Compliance Statement ........................................... 4

Features.......................................................................... 5

Buttons........................................................................... 6

Description..................................................................... 7

Accessories ..................................................................... 8

Installing the Batteries .................................................... 8

Getting Started ....................................................... 9-17

Satellite Page Basics ...................................................... 10

Map Page Basics ........................................................... 11

Pointer Page Basics ....................................................... 12

Menu Page Basics ......................................................... 13

Creating a Waypoint................................................ 14-15

Heading in the Right Direction..................................... 16

Cancelling a GOTO...................................................... 17

Reference ............................................................... 18-39

Map Page Options ........................................................ 18

Pointer Page Options.................................................... 19

Menu Page Selections ................................................... 20

Mark Waypoint Page ............................................... 20-21

Waypoints Page ............................................................ 22

Review Waypoint Page ............................................ 23-24

Routes ..................................................................... 25-27

Tracks...................................................................... 28-31

Setup Page............................................................... 31-39

Appendices ............................................................ 40-51

Appendix A: Specifi cations........................................... 40

Appendix B: What is GPS? ........................................... 41

Appendix C: Satellite Reception Tips....................... 42-43

Appendix D: Time Offset Chart.................................... 44

Appendix E: Wiring Diagram ....................................... 45

Appendix F: Troubleshooting ....................................... 46

Appendix G: FAQs .................................................. 47-48

Appendix H: Index.................................................. 49-51

Warranty .................................................................... 52

Introduction

WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a
vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator
of the eTrex 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 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 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 to the exclusion
of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the
eTrex while you are driving. Failure by the operator of
a vehicle equipped with an eTrex 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.

Warnings and

Cautions

Remove the batteries from
your eTrex 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.

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

CAUTION: Electronics are protected if immersed, but
battery compartment may get wet. Make sure batteries
and compartment are dry before using.

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Introduction

FCC Compliance

Statement

The eTrex 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
qualifi ed 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 does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should be made only by an authorized
GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs can void
the warranty.

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Introduction

The eTrex is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held

eTrex Features

GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and only fi ve
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 22
hours on two AA alkaline batteries in battery save mode.

In addition to determining your location, the eTrex
will create, name and save a location (as an electronic
waypoint) in its memory, allowing you to navigate back to
this point any time you want. And once you start moving,
your GPS provides other data, like speed, direction of
movement, time and distance to destination, and more.

From these basic features, your GARMIN GPS can
provide one more critical benefi t; peace of mind, because,
with GPS 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

NOTE: You should
always be prepared and
capable of navigating
without the eTrex. It
is designed to augment
other forms of basic
navigation, not entirely
replace them.

to do and enjoy the great outdoors.

Other features include:

Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol.

Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks

let you retrace your path in both
directions.

Route: Route lets you navigate up to 50

waypoints in sequence.

Trip Computer: Current speed, average speed,

maximum speed, direction of
movement, bearing, elevation, time
of sunrise/sunset, trip timer and trip
odometer.

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Introduction

eTrex Buttons

Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button!

The UP/DOWN Buttons:

• Select options on pages and menus

• Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page

• Zoom in and out on Map Page

• Cycle through trip data on Pointer Page

The ENTER Button:

• Confi rms 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 between pages and backs you out
of pages. If you start to do something and
you don’t want to continue, you can stop by

pressing the PAGE Button.

The POWER Button:

• Turns the unit on and off

• Turns the display backlight on and off

The eTrex is
ergonomically
designed to be held
in the left hand.

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Introduction

Internal

GPS Antenna

UP Button

DOWN Button

ENTER

Button

External Power

and

Data Connector

eTrex

Description

PAGE

Button

POWER

Button

LCD Display

(with backlight)

Waterproof Case

Battery

Compartment

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Introduction

Accessories

Auto Power Adapter ­Converts 12VDC output
from the lighter to 3VDC
input to the eTrex. Not
interchangeable with
power adapters for
GARMIN VHF 720,
725, and 725e, or GPS
170, 175, 190, and 195.

Bicycle Mounting Kit

PC Interface Cable with
Auto Power Adapter

Standard Accessories

Lanyard........................................ Part No. 013-00052-00

Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit for convenient carrying.

Owner’s Manual............................ Part No. 190-00205-00

Quick Start Guide ........................Part No. 190-00205-01

Optional Accessories

Carrying Case...............................Part No. 010-10266-00

Protects the eTrex when not in use.

Auto Power Adapter ..................... Part No. 010-10203-00

Provides eTrex operation from a automobile cigarette lighter.

PC Data Cable ..............................Part No. 010-10206-00

Allows for transfer of data from a PC to an eTrex.

Data Cable.................................... Part No. 010-10205-00

Wiring harness. Connections for data input/output.

Bicycle Mounting Kit.................... Part No. 010-10267-00

Allows the eTrex to be mounted on bicycle handle bars.

PC Cable/Auto Power Adapter...... Part No. 190-10268-00

Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex and provides
unit operation from an automobile cigarette lighter.

MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs

An excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your PC using a
background map and downloading them to your eTrex. See your GARMIN
dealer for MapSource details.

Installing the Batteries

The eTrex 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
counter-clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper
polarity. Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring
1/4 turn clockwise. Two AA alkaline batteries should last
about 22 hours in battery save mode.

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Getting Started

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

The First Step

The eTrex operates on information gathered from
satellites. To gather this information, take your eTrex
outside and fi nd a large, open area that has a clear view of
the sky (a nearby park would work fi ne). Press and hold
the POWER Button to turn the unit on. You’ll see the
Welcome Page for a few seconds while the eTrex performs
a self-test, followed by the Satellite Page.

The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite
signals to fi nd your location. The Satellite Page shows you
graphically eTrex tracking satellites, the strength of the
satellite signals, and the satellite tracking status.

NOTE: When you use the eTrex for the fi rst
time, it will take up to fi ve minutes to fi nd your

F

location. After the fi rst use, eTrex only needs
about 15 to 45 seconds to fi nd your location.

Here We Go. . .

The Welcome Page

When you see the “READY TO NAVIGATE” message
on the Satellite Page, eTrex has found your location and
you are ready to go!

Backlighting and Contrast

If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see
the screen, you can 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 save battery power. To
adjust the screen contrast, press the PAGE Button until
you see the Satellite Page. Press the UP Button to make
the screen darker, press the DOWN Button to make the
screen lighter.

The Satellite Page

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Getting Started

Page Basics

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

Selecting a Page

All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is
found on four main “pages” (or display screens). These
pages are the Satellite, Map, Pointer, and Menu.

Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between
pages.

PAGE

PAGE

PAGE

PAGE

PAGE

Map Pointer MenuSatellite

PAGE

PAGE

PAGE

Satellite Page Basics

The Satellite Page shows the eTrex gathering all the
necessary satellite information in order to work. There are
two display options on the Satellite Page, Normal Skyview
and Advanced Skyview. Normal Skyview shows you (in
animation), the satellites, satellite signal strength, and the
eTrex’s estimated location accuracy.

To activate the Advanced Skyview page, simply press
ENTER on the Satellite Page, select ‘Advanced Skyview’
and press ENTER again. This page displays the numbered
satellites the eTrex is using, their proximity to your cur­rent position, and their individual signal strengths. To
determine the location of the satellites being used around
you, the outer circle of the display represents the horizon
and the center represents the sky directly overhead.

Pressing ENTER on the
Advanced Skyview Page
also offers the options of
Orienting the Sky Ahead
or Northward, Setup
Display (backlighting/
contrast), and returning
to Normal Skyview.

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Normal Skyview

Status Message

Location Accuracy

(estimated)

Satellites

Satellite Signal

Strength Bars

Advanced Skyview

Getting Started

Map Page Basics

North Pointer

Destination
Waypoint

“You”; Your
Location

Path to
Destination

“Trail” (track
log)

Map
Scale

The Map Page

The Map Page shows where you are (the animated
fi gure) and provides a real picture of where you are going.
As you travel (the animated fi gure “walks”) and leaves a
“trail” (track log). Waypoint names and symbols are also
shown on the map. We will show you how to record your
location by marking a waypoint in the “discovering the
fun” section.

Page Basics

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

To help you better visualize the “real world”, eTrex
automatically rotates the map as you move, so that
waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in
front of the animated fi gure. The North Pointer always
shows you where north is.

To make sure you can see your entire trip, you can
change the map scale (from 200 feet to 800 miles!) by
pressing and holding the UP Button to view a larger area,
and the DOWN Button for viewing a smaller area.

The Map Page showing
different symbols and
waypoints.

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Getting Started

Page Basics

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

The eTrex is not a compass.
You must be moving in
order for it to track your
movement.

Pointer Page Basics

Waypoint (Location) Name

Time to reach
the Destination

Moving Direction
Line

Direction Arrow
(follow this)

Speed

The Pointer Page

Straight Line
Distance to the
Destination

Compass Ring

Destination Symbol

The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination.
When you’re moving with no particular destination in
mind, the Pointer Page shows you your moving direction
and speed. When you’re moving towards a specifi c
destination, the Pointer Page shows you the name of the
location, the distance and time to go, and displays a
direction arrow in the compass ring. To navigate, simply
follow the arrow.

By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you can
cycle through other trip computer information such as
average speed, maximum speed, moving direction
(heading), bearing, latitude/longitude, elevation, time of
sunrise/sunset, trip timer and trip odometer.

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NOTE: The direction arrow, destination symbol

F

and bearing information only appear on the
Pointer Page when you have started a GOTO, a
route or a TracBack.

Getting Started

Menu Page Basics

Menu Options

Time and Date

Battery
Strength

The Menu Page

Backlight
Indicator

The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex’s more
advanced features. With the Menu Page you can create
and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track
logs or access the system setup features. Information on
all these advanced features is included in the reference
section of this manual.

Changing the Time Zone

Page Basics

On the Menu Page, the
UP and DOWN Buttons
are used to cycle through
menu options and access
advanced features.

Let’s practice using the Menu Page and change the
time zone.

To change the time zone:

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

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘TIME
ZONE’ fi eld and press ENTER.

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

You can choose from 30
time zones, plus ‘other’.

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Getting Started

Let the Fun

Begin!

You’ll fi nd the MARK
option on the ‘MENU’
Page.

This completes a basic explanation of the page

features of the eTrex. Now let’s have some fun.

Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation

Discovering the fun of using your eTrex 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 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 fi rst step in the exercise is to mark your location
as a waypoint so you can return to it later.

NOTE: The eTrex must be “READY TO

F

NAVIGATE” before you mark a waypoint.

To Mark a Waypoint:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the
‘MARK’ fi eld.

3. Press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page appears
with ‘OK?’ highlighted.

The Elevation, Latitude
and Longitude are
displayed at the bottom
of the ‘MARK
WAYPOINT’ Page and
the ‘REVIEW
WAYPOINT’ Page.

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Before we actually mark the waypoint, let’s change the
symbol to a house and the name ‘001’ to something a little
more meaningful such as HOME.

To change the waypoint symbol:

1. On the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or
DOWN Button to highlight the small fl ag symbol

and press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button,
scroll through the symbols and highlight the house
symbol. Press ENTER.

Getting Started

To change the waypoint name:

1. On the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or
DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name

‘001’.

2. Press ENTER. The ‘EDIT WAYPOINT NAME’ Page
appears.

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

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’
fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page appears.

5. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the
‘OK’ fi eld and press ENTER. Your location, named
‘HOME’, is now marked and stored in memory.

NOTE: As a shortcut tip, press and hold

F

ENTER to mark a waypoint.

Now that you’ve marked your location, it’s time to go
for a brisk walk. Press the PAGE Button and switch to
the Map Page.

Edit Waypoints

You can create or edit a
waypoint on the ‘EDIT
LOCATION’ Page. From
the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page, highlight the Lat/
Lon fi eld and press
ENTER. Then follow the
on-screen instructions.

Walk in a straight line for 3-4 minutes at a
fast pace and watch the Map Page.

Your location is shown by the fi gure in the middle of
the screen. As you move, watch the animated fi gure walk,
and a line—called a “track”—appear along the path you
have just covered.

Now take a sharp right turn and walk at a
brisk pace for another 3-4 minutes.

The ‘EDIT WAYPOINT
NAME’ 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
as shown here, just
move right until the
pointer is pointing
straight up and points to
the moving direction line
(see picture below).

Guidance by GARMIN

The eTrex guides you to a destination using a GOTO
(GOTO means GOing TO a destination in a direct line).
Now let’s use the GOTO feature and the Pointer Page to
travel back to our starting location.

To Start a GOTO:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘WAYPOINTS’.

3. Press ENTER. The ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page appears.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the tab
containing ‘HOME’ and press ENTER.

5. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select ‘HOME’
and press ENTER. The ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page
appears.

6. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the
‘GOTO’, and press ENTER.

The Compass Page appears and you’re now ready for

eTrex to guide you back to your starting location!

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

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Heading in the Right Direction

The eTrex will guide you back to where you started
using the Pointer Page. The pointer tells you the direction
to the destination. 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!

Getting Started

The destination name, distance to the destination and
time to reach your destination are displayed at the top of
the screen. The speed you are traveling is shown at the
bottom of the screen. Once you are getting close to your
destination, eTrex will give you the message “ARRIVING

DESTINATION”.

Cancelling A GOTO

Anytime you want to stop a GOTO:

1. Press the PAGE Button and 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 for a few trips, 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. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page.

2.

Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘TRACKS’.

3. Press ENTER. You are now on the ‘TRACK LOG’

Use the UP Button and highlight ‘CLEAR’.

Page.
Press ENTER.

4. Use the DOWN Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press
ENTER.

Press the PAG E Button to select any

page.

You’ve now gone through the basic operation of eTrex
and you’re ready to get out there and have some fun! To
turn eTrex off, press and hold the POWER Button.

You’ve Made It!

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

Clear the Track Log
when the Map Page
gets too cluttered.

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Reference

Map Page

Options

Selecting ‘Orient Map
Ahead’ from the Map
Page options orients the
map to the direction you
are moving.

Introduction

This section covers the remaining features of the eTrex

that were not covered in the Getting Started section.

Map Page Options

In addition to the basic aspects of the Map Page that
were covered on page 11, there is a ‘MAP OPTIONS’
feature which allows you to customize the Map Page. The
following options are available:

• Orient Map Ahead/Northward: When ‘AHEAD’ is
selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction
you are currently moving. When ‘NORTHWARD’ is
selected, the map is always oriented to the north.

• Auto Zoom On/Off: When ‘AUTO ZOOM’ is turned
on, the map automatically adjusts its scale to display your
entire navigating route. When it’s turned off, you must
press the UP or DOWN Buttons to select the appropriate
map scale.

• Show/Hide Waypoints: Allows you to view the map
with or without waypoints.

• Show Course Line/Bearing Line: ‘SHOW COURSE
LINE’ displays the path from your starting point to your
destination. ‘SHOW BEARING LINE’ displays the path
from your current location to your destination.

When you select ‘Orient
Map Northward’ the
fi gure icon is replaced
by a ‘direction’ triangle.
The tip of the triangle
tells you the general
direction you are
moving.

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• Stop Navigation: ‘STOP NAVIGATION’ stops any
active navigation (navigation means there is a destination
waypoint, page 16). This option cannot be selected if
there is no active navigation.

To select a Map Page option:

1. Press the ENTER Button on the ‘MAP’ Page.

2. The Map Options Menu appears. Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight the desired option and
press ENTER. Once you press ENTER, the change
is made and the Options Menu disappears.

You will notice on the Map Page the little grey “man”.
The man stands still when you are not moving, he moves
when you move, and a blinking “?” means the eTrex has
lost satellite reception (weak signals). You should relocate
the eTrex or move to a place that has a clear view of
the sky.

Pointer Page Options

In addition to the Pointer Page basics that were
covered on page 12, the following Pointer Page options
are available:

• Reset Max Speed: this resets the Maximum Speed
achieved during a trip.

Reference

Pointer Page

Options

• Reset Trip: the trip time, trip distance (odometer) and
average speed are reset to zeros.

• Stop Navigation: stops any active navigation.

To select a Pointer Page option:

1. Press the ENTER Button on the ‘POINTER’ Page.

2. The Options Menu appears. Press the UP or DOWN
Button, highlight the desired option, and press
ENTER. Once you press ENTER, the change is
made and the Options Menu disappears.

You can also change the fi elds at the bottom of the

Pointer Page to display different data:

Speed—like the speedometer in your car, ‘SPEED’ tells
you how fast you are going regardless of whether or not
you are on the right track.

Average Speed—the average speed traveled since last trip
reset.

Max Speed—the maximum speed traveled since last
reset.

Heading—the direction you are traveling.

The Pointer Page allows
you to display eleven
types of different data,
such as ‘Elevation’.

The eTrex will tell you
the time of sunrise
and sunset at your
current location.

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Reference

Menu Page

Selections

The ‘MENU’ Page
allows you to customize
the eTrex’s features.

Bearing—the compass direction between your location
and destination.

Elevation—the measurement of height above mean sea
level.

Location—shows your current latitude and longitude.

Sunrise—the time of sunrise at your present location.

Sunset—the time of sunset at your present location.

Trip Time—the total time you have traveled since the

last trip reset.

Trip Odometer—like the odometer in your car, ‘TRIP
ODOMETER’ tells you how far you’ve gone since the last
trip reset.

To change a data fi eld:

1. On the ‘POINTER’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and scroll through the available options,
stopping on the data you want the eTrex to display.

Menu Page Selections

The Menu Page turns the eTrex into a powerful
navigation tool. With the Menu Page you can customize
the display, transfer information from a computer to eTrex
and back again, and manage and organize all of your
waypoints. Now let’s take a look at each of the Menu Page
selections.

Remember that pressing
and holding the ENTER
Button gives you the
‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page.

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Mark Waypoint Page

The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page allows you to change
the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location
(latitude and longitude). The information on page 14-15
showed how to change the waypoint symbol and name.

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To change the location (latitude/longitude):

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘MARK’. Press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘LAT/LON’ fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘EDIT
LOCATION’ Page appears.

3. Scroll through the latitude and longitude position
places using the UP and DOWN Button (UP Button
to move right to left, DOWN Button to move left
to right. When you reach the position place you
want to change, stop and press ENTER. Using the
UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the choices
and highlight the one you want. Press ENTER. The
position place is now changed.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’
fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page appears.

5. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’
fi eld and press ENTER. Your location with the new
latitude/longitude is now stored in memory.

To change the elevation:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘MARK’. Press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘ELEV’ fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘ENTER
CORRECT ELEVATION’ Page appears.

3. Use the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the
desired digit and press ENTER. A selection window
appears. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select
a new number and press ENTER. Repeat until all
numbers are changed.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’
fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’
Page appears with the correct elevation displayed.

Mark Waypoint

Page

The ‘EDIT LOCATION’
Page displays on-screen
instructions on how
to edit the waypoint
location.

The ‘ENTER CORRECT
ELEVATION’ Page
allows you to change
the elevation for the
waypoint.

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Waypoints

Page

The nine closest
waypoints appear in a
list showing their name
and distance from your
location (four shown
here).

Waypoints Page

The Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints
in alphabetical order for easy selection. It also allows you
to select nine of the ‘NEAREST WAYPOINTS’, and if you
want, delete all waypoints.

To select a waypoint:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘WAYPOINTS’. Press ENTER. The ‘WAYPOINTS’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the
alphabetical tab containing the desired waypoint.
Press ENTER. Press the UP or DOWN Button to
select the desired waypoint. Press ENTER. The
‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page appears.

To view the ’NEAREST’ waypoints page:

1. On the ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘NEAREST’. Press the ENTER
Button. The ‘NEAREST WAYPOINTS’ Page appears.

The nine closest waypoints within 250 miles appear

in a list showing their name and distance from your
location. You can select a waypoint from this list by
pressing the UP or DOWN Button and selecting the
desired waypoint. Once selected, press ENTER. The
‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ appears allowing you to edit
the waypoint if you desire.

MAKE SURE you want
to delete all of the
waypoints before you
press ENTER!

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To delete all waypoints:

1. On the ‘WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘DELETE ALL’. Press the
ENTER Button. A confi rmation message box
appears asking if you really want to delete all
waypoints. If you do, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER.

2. If you change your mind and do not want to delete
the waypoint, press the UP or DOWN Button and
highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER (or press the PAGE
Button). The confi rmation message box disappears
and all of the waypoints remain in memory.

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Review Waypoint Page

Waypoint Page

The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the
waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (just like
on the Mark Waypoint Page). You can also delete the
waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, and
start a GOTO.

To delete a waypoint:

1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP
or DOWN Button and highlight ‘DELETE’. Press
the ENTER Button. A confi rmation message box
appears asking if you really want to delete the
waypoint. If you do, press the UP or DOWN
Button, highlight ‘YES’ and press ENTER.

2. If you change your mind and do not want to delete
the waypoint, press the UP or DOWN Button,
highlight ‘NO’ and press ENTER. The confi rmation
message box disappears and the waypoint remains
in memory (you can also press the PAG E Button
to exit).

To start a GOTO:

1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP
or DOWN Button and highlight ‘GOTO’. Press the
ENTER Button. The ‘GOTO’ is activated with the
selected waypoint as the destination.

Review

The ‘REVIEW
WAYPOINT’ Page
allows you to delete
a waypoint.

To view the selected waypoint on the Map
Page:

1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP
or DOWN Button and highlight ‘MAP’. Press the
ENTER Button. The selected waypoint is displayed
on a map with bearing and distance. You can use
the UP or DOWN Buttons to zoom in and out on
the map. Press the PAGE Button and switch back to
the ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page.

You can start a GOTO
from the ‘REVIEW
WAYPOINT’ Page.

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Review

Waypoint Page

The ‘PROJECT
WAYPOINT’ Page

The ‘EDIT NUMBER’
Page

Using the Project feature, the eTrex can create a
waypoint at a specifi ed distance and bearing using an
existing waypoint as a reference. You can also change the
name, symbol and elevation on this page.

Projecting a waypoint:

1. Select a waypoint from the list on the ‘WAYPOINTS’
Page and press ENTER. The ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’
Page is displayed.

2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the
‘PROJECT’ fi eld and press ENTER. The ‘PROJECT
WAYPOINT’ Page will appear and a numeric name
will be assigned to the new waypoint.

3. The distance fi eld will be highlighted by default.
Press ENTER to display the ‘EDIT NUMBER’ Page.

4. On the ‘EDIT NUMBER’ Page, pressing the DOWN
Button will move the highlight to the next number
in the fi eld. With the desired digit selected, press
ENTER to activate the drop-down number list.

5. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the correct
number and press ENTER. When all numbers are
entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

6. Using the DOWN Button, hightlight the bearing
fi eld and press ENTER to display the ‘EDIT ANGLE’
Page.

7. On the ‘EDIT ANGLE’ Page, pressing the DOWN
Button will move the highlight to the next number
in the fi eld. With the desired digit selected, press
ENTER to activate the drop-down number list.

8. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the correct
number and press ENTER. When all numbers are
entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

9. The name, symbol and elevation can be changed
on this page as well. When all changes have been
made, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER to save the
waypoint. Highlight ‘GOTO’ and press ENTER to
save the waypoint and begin direct navigation to
the point.

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‘Route’ and Route Page

The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three

methods:

• GOTO

• Route

• TracBack

The GOTO method of navigation was briefl y
discussed on page 16. This section discusses the route
method. The third method, TracBack, is discussed on
page 28. In the eTrex, a route is at least two waypoints
hat describe the path you are going to travel. The route
feature is very convenient because it allows the eTrex
to guide you from the fi rst waypoint in the route, to
each successive waypoint until you reach your fi nal
destination. The route feature and the GOTO feature are
comparable in that they both guide you to destination
waypoints.

However, the route feature is more powerful because
it is more automatic. When you reach one waypoint, the
eTrex automatically guides you to the next waypoint on
the route without needing to touch any button. When you
use the ‘GOTO’ feature you have to stop and select the
next waypoint before you start moving. When you plan
a trip, you can select waypoints from a waypoint list and
put them into the eTrex’s memory. At least 2 waypoints
(up to a maximum of 50) are linked together to form a
route.

Routes

The ‘ROUTE’ feature is
found on the ‘MENU’
Page.

When you start your trip, you activate the route
feature and the receiver points the way you should travel
to get from the fi rst waypoint to the second. You can then
use the pointer page to give you steering guidance.

You can use existing
waypoints to ‘build’ the
route.

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Routes

You can insert a
waypoint before an
existing waypoint in the
list or at the end of the
waypoint list.

There are two ways to create a route:

1. Use existing waypoints that reside in the eTrex.
Choose ‘ROUTE’ on the ‘MENU’ Page, then add
a waypoint into the route from a list of available
waypoints.

2. Plan a ‘ROUTE’ in MapSource on a PC, and upload
the ‘ROUTE’ to the eTrex. See your GARMIN
dealer for more information on using MapSource
(MapSource is an optional accessory, and is not
included with the eTrex).

In either case, you can navigate to a destination using
‘ROUTE’ if a route has more than two waypoints. A single
waypoint route is only a normal waypoint, not a route.
The eTrex will not allow the ‘FOLLOW’ button to be
highlighted if there is only one waypoint in the route.
When you select the ‘FOLLOW’ button, a list with two
items is displayed letting you choose where to go. The list
will always show the FIRST (BEGINNING) and the LAST
(END) waypoint in the route. The eTrex will guide you
to the selected fi nal destination following each waypoint
in the route (eTrex has one route). There are two ways
to insert a waypoint into a route. One way is to insert
the waypoint before an existing waypoint in a route. The
other way is to insert the waypoint at the end of the
waypoint list in a route.

Press ‘FOLLOW’ to
activate a route.

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To insert a waypoint into a route:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘ROUTE’. Press ENTER. The ‘ROUTE’ Page appears.
Press ENTER. The ‘ADD WAYPOINT TO ROUTE’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the
waypoint of your choice and press ENTER. The
waypoint you selected is placed in the fi rst fi eld on
the ‘ROUTE’ Page. Repeat this process until all of
the waypoints you want are entered into the route
list. Press PAGE to get back to the page of your
choice.

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To activate a route:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘ROUTE’. Press ENTER. The ‘ROUTE’ Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘FOLLOW’ and press ENTER. The choices are
the fi rst (beginning) waypoint and the last (end)
waypoint.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
desired waypoint and press ENTER. The ‘POINTER’
Page appears giving you steering guidance to the
destination waypoint.

To remove a waypoint from the ‘ROUTE’ list:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘ROUTE’. Press ENTER. The ‘ROUTE’ Page appears.
Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
the waypoint you want to remove. The ‘INSERT/
REMOVE’ window appears. Press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘REMOVE’. Press ENTER. The
waypoint is removed from the list.

To clear all route waypoints:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘ROUTE’. Press ENTER. The ‘ROUTE’ Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘CLEAR ALL’ and press ENTER. The confi rmation
window appears asking you if you really want to
clear all of the route waypoints. If you do, select
‘YES’. If you change your mind, press the UP or
DOWN Button and select ‘NO’. Press ENTER. The
waypoints remain in the route list.

Routes

The eTrex draws an
electronic breadcrumb
trail as you travel.

The message ‘ARRIVING
DESTINATION’ is
displayed on every page
when you are 15 seconds
from reaching the
destination.

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Track Logs

You need to save the
track log fi rst before you
can use the TracBack
feature.

What is a Track Log?

The eTrex draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or
‘track log’ on the Map Page as you travel. The track log
starts recording as soon as the eTrex gets a location fi x.
If you want to keep a record of a certain track log before
deleting it, go ahead and save it. You can save a total
of ten tracks in the eTrex. Saved tracks can be used for
navigation later. After a track log is saved, the saved track
will have a beginning (BEGIN) and ending (END) point.
This simply shows the “when/where” of the starting and
ending points of the saved track.

When you are ready to return to where you started,
the eTrex will take you back by following the track log
that you left behind. ‘TracBack’ allows you to return along
a traveled path without marking any waypoints. If you
want to keep a record of a certain track log or use the
‘TracBack’ feature, it is recommended that you clear the
track log before you start traveling. The percentage of
memory used by the current track log is displayed at
the top of the page. After the track log is ‘CLEARED’, it
will show zero percent. When the display shows 99%,
the most recent track points will start overwriting the
least recent track points. Thus, in order to avoid losing
any track points, you should save the track log before it
reaches 99% of memory usage.

‘CLEAR’ the track log
before starting a new
trip.

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Clearing the current track log:

1. With the ‘MENU’ Page displayed, press the UP and
DOWN Buttons to highlight ‘TRACKS’ and press
ENTER. The ‘TRACK LOG’ Page will appear.

2. Highlight the ‘CLEAR’ Button and press ENTER.

3. You will be asked ‘DO YOU REALLY WANT TO
CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?’. Use the DOWN Button to
highlight ‘YES’ and press ENTER to clear the current
track log.

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To save a track for navigation later:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘TRACKS’. Press ENTER. The ‘TRACK LOG’ Page
appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SAVE’
and press ENTER. The ‘SAVE BACK THROUGH’
window appears giving you a time frame for saving
a track or ‘ENTIRE LOG’. Press the UP or DOWN
Button and select the desired option. Press ENTER.
The saved track appears graphically on a sub page.
Press the UP or DOWN Button and select ‘OK’.
Press ENTER.

3. The track is now saved and appears in the ‘SAVED
TRACKS’ list on the ‘TRACK LOG’ Page.

NOTE: Saving a Track Log does not remove

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those points from the active memory.

Renaming a saved track log:

1. With the ‘MENU’ Page displayed, highlight ‘TRACKS’
and press ENTER. The ‘TRACK LOG’ Page will
apppear.

2. Place the highlight on a saved track and press
ENTER. The saved track will be displayed on a
map.

3. A default name will be displayed at the top of the
map. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the
name and press ENTER. The ‘EDIT TRACK NAME’
Page will be displayed.

4. With the ‘EDIT TRACK NAME’ Page displayed,
pressing the DOWN Button will move the highlight
to the next place in the name fi eld. When the
desired place is selected, press ENTER to activate
the drop-down alphanumeric list.

5. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the correct
character and press ENTER. When the name is
entered correctly, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

Track Logs

You can save a track
from a specifi c time or
save the entire track
log.

The ‘EDIT TRACK
NAME’ Page.

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Track Logs

The ‘BEGIN’ point is
the point defi ning the
starting point when
saving a track log.
‘END’ is the last point
that was saved. Each
saved track will always
have a ‘BEGIN’ and
‘END’ point for
navigation. The
‘BEGIN-END’ pair
imply the direction of
the saved track. If you
want to retrace the
track, navigate to
‘END’. If you want
to track back to the
starting point, navigate
to ‘BEGIN’.

To delete all tracks:

1. On the ‘TRACK LOG’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘DELETE ALL’. Press ENTER.
The verifi cation window appears.

2. If you really want to delete all saved tracks, press
the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press

ENTER. If you change your mind, press the UP or
DOWN Button and select ‘NO’. Press ENTER. The

tracks remain in memory (or you can press PAGE to
exit at any time).

To delete a saved track:

1. On the ‘TRACK LOG’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight the saved track that you
want to delete from the ‘SAVED TRACKS’ list. Press
ENTER. The saved track appears graphically.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘DELETE’. Press ENTER. A confi rmation window
appears asking you if you really want to delete the
saved track. If you do, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER. If you
change your mind, press the UP or DOWN Button
and select ‘NO’. Press ENTER (or you can press
PAG E to exit at any time). The tracks remain in

memory.

To start TracBack Navigation:

1. On the ‘TRACK LOG’ Page, press the UP or DOWN
Button and highlight the saved track from the
‘SAVED TRACKS’ that you want to travel. Press
ENTER. The track graphically appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘TRACBACK’. Press ENTER. The direction window
appears asking you if you want the destination to be
at the beginning of the track or the end of the track
(see sidebar). Press the UP or DOWN Button and
select the desired destination point. The ‘POINTER’
Page appears guiding you to the destination you
selected.

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You may not remember the original direction of the
saved track, but by using ‘BEGIN’ or ‘END’, you can
always select where you want to “TracBack to” without
remembering the directions of the saved track.

Setup Page

The Setup Page allows you to customize the eTrex. On
the Setup Page you can change coordinate systems, map
datums, and distance units. You can also change the time
format, north reference, operating mode, display contrast,
and display back light timeout.

Time Page

The ‘Time’ Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24
hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose
Daylight Savings Time. When you select 12 hour time
formatting, the clock will read like a standard clock with
12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles. The 24 hour option
sets the eTrex to display a 24 hour cycle (Military Time).

To change the time format:

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

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘TIME
FORMAT’ fi eld and press ENTER.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button, select 12 or 24
hours and press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back to
the page of your choice.

Setup Page

The ‘SETUP’ Page

Choose a 12 hour or 24
hour time setting.

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Setup Page

UTC stands for
‘Coordinated Universal
Time’ and replaced
Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT) as the World
standard for time in

1986. It is based on
atomic measurements
rather than the earth's
rotation.

The Daylight Savings
time options.

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Time Zone

The time zone can be set to any one of thirty
pre-programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time
Offset value in the UTC offset fi eld below the time zone
fi eld. When you select the 24 hour time format, the letters
‘lcl’ (local) appear next to the time. You can fi nd time
offset values for your longitude by following instructions
and the Time Offset Chart (Appendix D). To change the
time zone, follow the steps given on page 13.

UTC Offset

When you select ‘OTHER’ for the time zone, you can
access the UTC Offset fi eld and make a change to match
the time zone you selected. Other than that, you can’t
change it.

Daylight Savings Time

Daylight savings time can be set to ‘Automatic’ (using
the built-in almanac to automatically change the clock
settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect).
You can choose ‘Yes’ to manually add daylight savings or
‘No’ to remain on standard time.

To change the Daylight Savings Field:

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

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

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘DAYLIGHT SAVINGS’ fi eld and press ENTER.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button, select ‘AUTO’, ‘YES’,
or ‘NO’ and press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back
to the page of your choice.

NOTE: Daylight Savings time settings will not

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affect the UTC offset number.

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Display Page

The Display Page allows you to set the display
backlight timeout (on all the time, 15 or 30 seconds, and
1 or 2 minutes) and the display contrast.

To change the Light Timeout:

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

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘DISPLAY’ and press ENTER. Press ENTER on the
‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ fi eld.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highli-ght your
selection and press ENTER. Press PAGE to get back
to the ‘SETUP’ page.

To adjust the display contrast:

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

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘DISPLAY’ and press ENTER. Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight the ‘CONTRAST’ icon
and press ENTER.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and adjust the
contrast and ENTER. Press PAGE to get back to the
‘SETUP’ page.

Display and
Units Pages

You can set the backlight
to stay on all the time,
but watch your battery
power!

Units Page

Using your eTrex with a paper map increases the
navigation power of both. If you are going to use a map in
conjunction with the eTrex, you must select the position
format (grid), map datum, map units, and north reference
to match the map’s units. This is the purpose of the
Units Page. Regarding position format, the eTrex allows
you to choose from eighteen different grids. The eTrex
supports the UTM/UPS and latitude/longitude grids
because together they cover the world.

The ‘UNITS’ Page
allows you match the
units of the eTrex to the
units of a unique paper
map you may be using.

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Map Datums

Eighteen position
formats are available
in the eTrex.

Data Entry Pages exist for
the User Grid Format and
the User Datum Setup.
These pages allow you to
confi gure the eTrex for
compatibility with custom
designed grids. We
recommend surfi ng the net
for links to Garmin
user-grid and user datum
information. There are also
excellent navigation and
GPS articles available
on-line which will enhance
your overall knowledge of
GPS.

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Position Format

The default position format (and the one most
commonly used) for the eTrex is latitude and longitude
in degrees and minutes (hdddº mm.mmm’). You may also
choose from 17 other position formats. There is also a
“User” position format which allows you to approximate
custom-designed grids. For more information on grids
and datum we recommend you visit the National Imagery
and Mapping Agency at http://www.nima.mil.

To change the Position Format (grid):

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Use the UP or DOWN
Button to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘POSITION FRMT’ fi eld. Press ENTER.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
desired format. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to get

back to the page of your choice.

Map Datums

A map datum is a reference model of the earth’s shape.
Every map uses a map datum. The map datum is usually
listed in the title block of the map. If you are comparing
GPS coordinates to a paper map or other reference, the
map datum in the eTrex should match the horizontal map
datum used to generate the chart or other reference.

The default datum in the eTrex is WGS 84 (World
Geodetic Survey, 1984). You should only change the
datum if you are using maps or charts that specify a
different datum than WGS 84. If no datum is specifi ed,
you can select each datum applicable to your region until
you fi nd the datum that provides the best positioning at a
known point. You may also choose the “User” datum for
use with custom-designed grids.

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To change the Map Datum:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight
‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Use the UP or DOWN
Buttons to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’
Page appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘MAP
DATUMS’ fi eld. Press ENTER.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the desired
datum. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to select the page
of your choice.

Units of Measure

The eTrex lets you select statute (the default setting),
nautical, or metric units of measure for all speed and
distance readouts.

To change the Units of Measure:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘SETUP’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page
appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select ‘UNITS’.
Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’ Page appears.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘UNITS’ fi eld. Press ENTER.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the desired
unit. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to select the page
of your choice.

Units of

Measure

You can select statute,
nautical, or metric units
of measurement from
the ‘UNITS’ page.

The ‘DEFAULTS’
setting will reset the
eTrex units to all of its
factory settings.

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Units of

Measure

‘MAGNETIC’ north is
the default north
reference setting.

You can use GARMIN’S
‘MapSource®’ Map Data
CD-ROMs to download
waypoints, tracks, and
routes.

North Reference

‘Reference’ refers to the orientation of a map’s grid.
Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map
with ‘True North’. True North is the direction from
any location on the earth’s surface to the “north pole”.
Maps are typically referenced to true north. Because a
compass points to magnetic north, not true north, maps
indicate the difference between true and magnetic north
with something called ‘declination’. The amount of decli­nation changes as you move around the earth. Magnetic
North is the direction in which a compass needle points.
The eTrex bearings will correspond to the compass if the
eTrex is set to magnetic north. Due to errors introduced
when map makers fl atten the earth’s sphere onto paper,
not all of the grid lines drawn on the map point exactly
to the north pole, so the north indicated by the grid lines
is called ‘Grid North’. But, the difference is usually small
enough that ‘Grid’ north can be considered the same as
True North for travelling on land. If necessary, you can
correct for the difference between Grid North and True
North manually.

To change the North Reference:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘SETUP’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page
appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select ‘UNITS’.
Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’ Page appears.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘NORTH REF’ fi eld. Press ENTER.

4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the desired
reference. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to return to the
page of your choice.

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When you select the ‘DEFAULTS’ fi eld and press

ENTER, the ‘UNITS’ page returns to the factory settings.

Reference

Interface Page

The Interface Page allows you to connect and use
devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS)
beacon receivers to the eTrex.

Input/Output Settings

The ‘Interface’ Settings Page allows you to use your
eTrex with external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receiv­ers, a personal computer, etc. You can choose from seven
different input/output serial data formats, or none at all.
Below is a description of each format:

• GARMIN - the proprietary format used to exchange

waypoint, route, and track data with a PC.

• GARMIN DGPS - allows DGPS input using a GARMIN

beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format
and DGPS tuning.

• NMEA OUT - supports the output of standard NMEA

0183 version 2.0 data.

• TEXT OUT - allows simple ASCII text output of

location and velocity information, without any input
capabilities.

• RTCM IN - allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM

SC-104 format without any output capabilities.

• RTCM/NMEA- allows DGPS input using a standard

RTCM SC-104 format and supports the output of
standard NMEA 0183 version 2.0 data.

• RTCM/TEXT- allows DGPS input using a standard

RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of
location and velocity information.

• NONE - provides no interfacing capabilities.

NOTE: Use the ‘RTCM IN’ setting if your

F

beacon receiver is self-tuning.

Interface Page

The interface options
will allow you to use
a PC to download
waypoints, routes,
and track logs.

NMEA

stands for
“National Marine
Electronics Association”
and

RTCM stands for

“Radio Technical
Commission for Maritime
Services”. Both are
involved in developing
technical standards for
the marine electronics
industry.

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Reference

System Page

The ‘SYSTEM’ Page
shows you the software
version, allowing you to
update from GARMIN’S
web site.

If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected,
additional fi elds are provided to control a GARMIN
differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21) directly from
your eTrex. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit
rate when you select ‘User’ from the Beacon pop-up list
to manually tune the receiver (you can also ‘scan’ if you
don’t know what the nearby station is, but the unit could
continue scanning if reception is temporarily lost).

To select an I/O Format:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘SETUP’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page
appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘INTERFACE’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘INTERFACE’
Page appears.

3. Press ENTER on the ‘I/O FORMAT’ fi eld. Press the
UP or DOWN Button to select the desired format.
Press ENTER. Press PAGE to return to the page of
your choice.

System Page

The System Page shows you the eTrex’s current
software version and allows you to choose from three
modes of operation:

A ‘BATTERY LOW’
message appears at the
bottom of every page
when there are
approximately ten
minutes of battery life
left (when using alkaline
batteries).

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• Normal

• Battery Save

• Demonstration (DEMO)

Normal Mode

The GPS receiver is turned on all the time when it’s in
‘NORMAL’ mode. The normal mode is more sensitive to
sudden turns or change of speed/acceleration.

Reference

Battery Save

When the eTrex is in ‘BATTERY SAVE’ mode, the GPS
receiver is turned on and off alternatively to conserve
power.

To select battery save mode:

1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’
Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight
the ‘SETUP’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page
appears.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the
‘SYSTEM’ fi eld. Press ENTER. The ‘SYSTEM’ Page
appears.

3. Press ENTER on the ‘MODE’ fi eld. Press the UP
or DOWN Button to select ‘BATTERY SAVE’. Press
ENTER. Press PAGE to return to the page of your
choice.

Demo Mode

The ‘DEMO’ mode is designed for dealers to show
the features and functions of the eTrex to potential
customers inside a closed building where satellite
reception is not possible. There is no navigation possible
in ‘DEMO’ mode.

Demo Mode

The eTrex’s batteries will
last up to 22 hours in
‘BATTERY SAVE’ mode
(when using alkaline
batteries).

If you select the ‘DEMO’ mode, a window appears at
the bottom of the screen asking you to verify that you
want to turn the GPS off (the unit will stop tracking
satellites, not power off). To do so, press ENTER.

Congratulations! You now know all there is to know about
the GARMIN eTrex.

The ‘DEMO’ mode is
designed for GARMIN
dealers.

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Appendices

Appendix A

Specifi cations

Physical

Case: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7

Size: 4.4”H x 2”W x 1.2”D

Weight: Approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries

Temperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating)

Performance

Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel

Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start)

Update Rate: 1/second, continuous

Position Accuracy: 1-5 meters (3-15 ft) with DGPS corrections

Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMS steady state

Dynamics: Performs to specifi cations to 6 g’s

Interfaces: NMEA 0183 (versions 2.00-2.30), RTCM 104 (for DGPS

Antenna: Built-In

standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes)

Approx. 45 seconds (cold start)
Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate™)

15 meters (49 ft) RMS

2

corrections) and
RS-232 for PC interface

1

Power

Input: Two 1.5-volt AA batteries3

Battery Life: Up to 22 hours in Battery Save mode (with alkaline batteries)

Specifi cations subject to change without notice.

1

With optional GARMIN Differential Beacon Receiver Input (such as GARMIN GBR 21).

2

Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-imposed Selective Availability

program.

3

The temperature rating for the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline
batteries can rupture at high temperatures. External power can only be applied using the GARMIN
Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter (P/N
010-10268-00-this cable contains a voltage regulator). Modifi cations or other applications will void
the product warranty.

4

Alkaline batteries lose a signifi cant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use lithium
batteries when operating the eTrex in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting
will signifi cantly reduce battery life.

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4

Appendices

GPS - the Global Positioning System - is a
navigation revolution. It’s a technology that pinpoints a
user’s location anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day,
regardless of the weather.

Designed by the United States’ Department of Defense
for use by the military, the GPS System was made
available to civilians for use in aviation, marine surveying
and general outdoor/recreation markets. Today, millions
of people utilize the accuracy and convenience of this
amazing technology to hunt, fi sh, hike, fl y, cruise and sail.
GPS consists of a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting
some 12,000 miles above the earth.

These satellites transmit signals containing time and
orbital data to calculate satellite position and almanac
data. Meanwhile, receivers used on the ground, sea and
air search the sky for the satellites. The GPS unit needs
to acquire good signals from at least three satellites to
determine a position on the surface of the earth. A fourth
signal is required to get three-dimensional positioning
which determines elevation or altitude.

Appendix B

What is GPS?

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Appendices

Appendix C

Reception Tips

Clouds and weather do
not affect the operation
of the eTrex!

Satellite Reception Tips

The basic steps in getting the eTrex ‘ready to navigate’
was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems with
receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer
some questions. Please follow the steps that best describes
your situation:

A. You are trying to use the eTrex indoors:

1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE
YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER.
The message will disappear.

OR:

2. Go outside. The eTrex will keep tracking.

B. You are not indoors and you have not
moved hundreds of miles/km since you last
used your eTrex:

1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE
YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER.

2. eTrex then asks: ‘HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS
OF MILES/KM SINCE LAST USE?’ Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER.

3. eTrex asks: ‘IS TODAY dd-mmm-yy?’ If you answer
‘YES’ (the date matches the current date) the eTrex
will continue tracking satellites and switch to the
Satellite Page.

4. If you answer NO (the date is incorrect), the eTrex
will do an ‘AUTOLOCATE’ and switch to the satellite
page.

An ‘AUTOLOCATE’ forces the eTrex
to search for any available satellite(s) to
determine its (your) location.

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Appendices

C. You are not indoors but you have moved
hundreds of miles/km since you last used your
eTrex:

1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE
YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER.

2. eTrex then asks: ‘HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS
OF MILES/KM SINCE LAST USE?’ Press the UP or
DOWN Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER.

3

. eTrex will do an ‘AUTOLOCATE’ and switch to

the Satellite Page. This option is useful if you’ve
relocated a distance greater than 500 miles from
the last location the eTrex was used.

Appendix C

Reception Tips

The eTrex has a 12 parallel
channel receiver for fast,
accurate position fi xes, even
under heavy foliage and tree
canopy.

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Appendices

Appendix D
Time Offset

The table below gives approximate UTC time offset
for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight
savings time, add one hour to the offset.

tesffOenoZlanidutignoL

21-º5.271Wotº0.081W
11-º5.751Wotº5.271W
01-º5.241Wotº5.751W

9-º5.721Wotº5.241W
8-º5.211Wotº5.721W
7-º5.790Wotº5.211W

6-º5.280Wotº5.790W

5-º5.760Wotº5.280W

4-º5.250Wotº5.760W

3-º5.730Wotº5.250W

2-º5.220Wotº5.730W

1-º5.700Wotº5.220W

0-°5.700Eot°5.700W

7+°5.211Eot°5.790E
8+°5.721Eot°5.211E

tesffOenoZlanidutignoL

1+°5.220Eot°5.700E
2+°5.730Eot°5.220E
3+°5.250Eot°5.730E
4+°5.760Eot°5.250E
5+°5.280Eot°5.760E
6+°5.790Eot°5.280E

9+°5.241Eot°5.721E

01+°5.751Eot°5.241E
11+°5.271Eot°5.751E
21+°0.081Eot°5.271E

A simple way to determine your local time offset is how many hours you are behind
or ahead of UTC (also called ‘Greenwich’ or ‘zulu’ time) Example: EST (Eastern Standard
Time) is 5 hours behind UTC, so your offset would be -5. Adding one hour for daylight
savings would make EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) -4. Subtract an hour for each time
zone as you travel west.

Offsets for Continental U.S. would be:
EST: -5 EDT: -4
CST: -6 CDT: -5
MST: -7 MDT: -6
PST: -8 PDT: -7

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Appendices

Interface formats are selected from the SETUP Page.
The input/output lines on your eTrex are RS-232 compat­ible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external
devices, including PC’s, differential beacon receivers,
marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver.

The NMEA 0183 version 2.0 interface format is
supported by the eTrex and enables the unit to drive up
to three NMEA devices.

NMEA 0183 Version 2.0 Approved Sentences:

GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC,

GPRTE, GPWPL, GPBOD

GARMIN Proprietary Sentences:

PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (map datum),

PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control)

DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in
RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the ‘Data In’
line. The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon
receiver for use with the eTrex. Other beacon receivers
with the correct RTCM format may be used, but may not
correctly display status or allow tuning control from the
GPS unit.

Appendix E

Wiring Diagram

The eTrex may be hard-wired to a serial connector
using the Data Cable (see page 8 for ordering informa­tion). Refer to the wiring diagram and the eTrex unit data
connection illustrated below.

The optional PC Interface Cable (010-10206-00)
allows you to connect your eTrex to a PC-compatible
computer’s serial port.

eTrex
Connector

Ground

Data Out

Power (+)

Data In

Data Out

Ground (-)

Data
Cable

Data In

Green

White

Black

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Appendices

Appendix F

Troubleshooting

eTrex does not turn on:

1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly
and that the battery terminals are clean.

It takes more than 10 minutes to get a
location fi x:

1. There may be large obstacles overhead; move to a
new location with a clear view of the sky.

2. See “Satellite Reception Tips” on page 42.

The pointer on the Pointer Page does not
point to the destination:

1. Navigation information is based on your movement.
If you are standing still, the information is not
updating.

Since the eTrex is not a compass it cannot show you

which way you are facing while you are standing
still.

eTrex coordinates do not match the location
on your map:

1. Check to make sure the eTrex is confi gured to use
the same position format and datum as your map.
See page 34.

NOTE: The Car Power Adapter (part number

F

010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC
output for the eTrex. This adapter is not
interchangeable with car power adapters
designed for the GARMIN VHF 720 and 725,
GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.

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Appendices

Can I use the eTrex indoors?

No. The DEMO mode is available, but we suggest that only dealers
use it.

Do I need to subscribe to a service to use the eTrex?

No. The GPS satellites are owned by the United States Department
of Defense (DoD) and have been funded by U.S. taxpayers’ dollars.
Reception of GPS satellite signals is free to everyone.

Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world and in any
weather?

Yes.

How accurate is a GARMIN GPS?

The eTrex is accurate to within 15 meters without the DoD-imposed
Selective Availability (S/A). Using differential techniques, the eTrex
can be as accurate as 1-5 meters. The eTrex is accurate to within
100 meters under S/A.

Another factor that will effect the accuracy of the GPS receiver is
the geometry of the satellites in view of the GPS receiver. A poor
geometry situation can provide less accurate position readings, and
this especially applies to GPS altitude measurements. The altitude
reading on the GPS unit can vary by +/- 450 ft. depending on the
level of degradation being imposed under S/A. It is not uncommon
to see the altitude continuously drift up and down when S/A is
being imposed.

Appendix G

FAQ s

Why can’t I see the display in the daylight?

Adjust the contrast (see page 9).

Why can’t I interface my computer with the eTrex?

Make sure that you have the correct INPUT/OUTPUT format
selected on your eTrex.

What Grid Formats does the eTrex Support?

hddd.dddddo (degrees, decimal degrees)

hdddomm.mm (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes)

hdddomm’ss.s (degrees, minutes, seconds, decimal seconds)

British Grid

Dutch Grid

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Appendices

Appendix G

FAQ s

Grid Formats (con’t):

Finnish KKJ27 Grid

German Grid

Irish Grid

Maidenhead

MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)

New Zealand

Qatar Grid

Swedish Grid

Swiss Grid

Taiwan Grid

User Defi ned Grid

UTM/UPS (Universal Transfer Mercator/Universal Polar
Stereographic)

W Malaysian R

Can I turn off the Track Log?

No. You can clear the track log, but it is always activated.

What does the message "NO DGPS POSITION" mean?

eTrex had a differential fi x and lost it.

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Appendices

A

Accessories....................................................................8

Auto Zoom......................................................................... 18

Average Speed.....................................................................19

B

Backlighting and Contrast...........................................................9

Batteries........................................................................8, 39

Battery Save Mode........................................................................39

Beacon Receiver................................................................37, 40

Bearing...............................................................................20

Bearing Line...............................................................................18

Buttons...............................................................................6

C

Cancelling a GOTO..............................................................17

Clear a Route Waypoint..........................................................27

Compass...........................................................................12

Course Line...............................................................................18

D

Data Entry.............................................................................34

Daylight Savings Time..............................................................32

Delete a Waypoint..............................................................23

Delete All Waypoints..............................................................22

Demo Mode.....................................................................39

Description.....................................................................7

DGPS..............................................................37, 45, 48

Display Page.....................................................................33

E

Edit Waypoints............................................................14-15, 20-21

Elevation...............................................................................20, 21

F

FCC Compliance Statement..........................................................4

Features.............................................................................5

Frequently Asked Questions...................................................47-48

G

Getting Started..........................................................................9-17

GOTO..........................................................................16, 17, 23

GPS.............................................................................................41

GPS Accuracy...........................................................................47

Grid Formats..........................................................................47-48

H

Heading.............................................................................19

Appendix H

Index

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Appendices

Appendix H

Index

I

I/O Formats......................................................................37-38

Interface Page........................................................................37

Installing the Batteries..................................................................8

L

Latitude/Longitude............................................................14, 21

Location..............................................................................20

Low Battery...............................................................................38

M

Map Datum.....................................................................33, 34, 35

Map Display..............................................................................17

Map Orientation.......................................................................18

Map Page............................................................................11, 18

Map Scale.................................................................................11

MapSource CD........................................................................8, 36

Maps..........................................................................................33

Marine Autopilot......................................................................45

Mark a Waypoint.....................................................................14

Mark Waypoint Page...............................................................20-21

Max Speed................................................................................19

Menu Page Basics...............................................................13

Military Time............................................................................31

N

Navigation.......................................................................10, 12, 14

Nearest Waypoints Page...........................................................22

NMEA...............................................................................37, 45

North Reference........................................................................36

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P

Page Basics..........................................................................10-13

Pointer Page................................................................12, 16, 19-20

Position Format........................................................................34

Projecting a Waypoint.................................................................24

R

Ready to Navigate....................................................................10

Registration................................................................................1

Review Waypoint Page............................................................23-24

Routes.................................................................................25-27

RTCM.......................................................................................37

Appendices

S

Satellite Page........................................................................9, 10

Satellite Reception.............................................................10, 42-43

Setup Page..............................................................................31-39

Signal Strength Bar...................................................................10

Software Version......................................................................38

Specifi cations...........................................................................40

Speed........................................................................................19

Stop Navigation...................................................................18, 19

System Page............................................................................38-39

T

Time Format.............................................................................31

Time Offset Chart.....................................................................44

Time Zones........................................................................13, 44

Tracback Navigation...............................................................30-31

Track Logs...................................................................17, 28-30, 48

Trip Odometer..........................................................................20

Troubleshooting.......................................................................46

U

Units of Measure......................................................................35

Units Page...............................................................................33-36

User Grid Format.....................................................................34

UTC..........................................................................................32

W

Warnings and Cautions..............................................................3

Warranty...................................................................................52

Waypoints Page.........................................................................22

Waypoint Symbol....................................................................14

Website................................................................................1

Welcome Page............................................................................9

Wiring Diagram........................................................................45

Appendix H

Index

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Warranty

Warranty

GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will,
at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use.
Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts
or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This
warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized
alteration or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIESEXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY
OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT
OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department
(913/397.8200) for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should
be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of
the package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service
station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase
for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the
unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion.
SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY.

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© 2000 GARMIN Corporation

GARMIN International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.

Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.

GARMIN (Asia) Corporation

No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.com

Part Number 190-00205-00 Rev. B