Garmin eTrexLegend TM User Manual

eTrex Legend

®

personal navigator

owner’s

manual

and

reference

guide

TM

© Copyright 2001-2002 GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries
All Rights Reserved

GARMIN International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]

GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K.
Tel. [phone]
Fax.[phone]

GARMIN Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
Tel. [phone]

Fax. [phone]

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improvements.

GARMIN®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, and Personal Navigator® are registered
trademarks, CLICK STICK™, eTrex Legend™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of
GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission
of GARMIN.

October 2002 Part Number 190-00234-00 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan

Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Legend.
To get the most from your new eTrex Legend, take time to
read through this owner’s manual in order to understand
all of the operating features. This manual is organized
into three sections.

The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, war­ranty, maintenance and product registration information
along with the Table of Contents.

The Main Pages section (listed in same order as
viewed on screen) provides details about using the
features of the eTrex Legend according to topic. The
explanations for each feature in this section are divided
into: (1) An overview that discusses the feature and how
it functions and (2) A detailed Step-by-Step instruction
for using the feature.

Introduction

Introduction

About This

Manual

The Appendices include information on items such
as Specifi cations, Accessories, Data Field Defi ni-

tions, MapSource information, a Troubleshooting
Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by the Index.

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Introduction

FCC Compliance

Statement

The eTrex Legend complies with Part 15 of the FCC
interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME
OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation, and are more stringent than
“outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter­ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par­ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con­nected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech­nician for help.

The eTrex Legend does not contain any user-service­able parts. Repairs should only be made by an autho­rized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or
modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the
equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to

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operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

Introduction

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole
responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Legend
to secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the
vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of
driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in
the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Legend
over air bag panels or in the fi eld of air bag deployment.
Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects
in their path toward the driver or passengers causing pos­sible injury. Refer to air bag safety precautions contained
in the vehicle owner’s manual. Do not mount the eTrex
Legend in a place where the driver or passengers are

Do Not Place Unsecured

Do Not Mount Where

Driver’s Field of Vision

likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mount­ing hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted
against collision damage or the consequences thereof.

Over Air Bag Panels

WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole

Do Not Mount in Front of

responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the
vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all
driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted
by the eTrex Legend to the exclusion of safe driving
practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex
Legend while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a
vehicle equipped with an eTrex Legend to pay full atten­tion to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while
the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or
collision with property damage and personal injury.

Warnings

and

Precautions

on the Vehicle Dash

is Blocked

Do Not Mount

an Air Bag Field of

Deployment

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. THIS PRODUCT
SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE
GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.

iii

Introduction

Warnings

and

Precautions

Software License

Agreement

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

MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of
GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete
and accurate cartography that is available to us at a
reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental
and private data sources, which we identify as required
in product literature and copyright messages displayed to
the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccu­rate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particu­larly true outside the United States, where complete and
accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively
expensive.

BY USING THE ETREX LEGEND, YOU AGREE TO
BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the soft­ware embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary
executable form in the normal operation of the product.
Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in
and to the Software remain in GARMIN.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property
of GARMIN and is protected under the United States of
America copyright laws and international copyright trea­ties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organiza-

iv

tion and code of the Software are valuable trade

Introduction

secrets of GARMIN and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You
agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse
assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable
form the Software or any part thereof or create any deriva­tive works based on the Software. You agree not to export
or re-export the Software to any country in violation of
the export control laws of the United States of America.

Cleaning

The eTrex Legend is constructed of high quality
materials and does not require user maintenance other
than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened
with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.

Storage

Storing alkaline batteries in the unit is not recom­mended. To reduce the chance for battery leakage, remove
the batteries when storing the unit for more than six
months.

Do not store the eTrex Legend where prolonged
exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in
the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User
information, such as waypoints, routes, etc., is retained in
the unit’s memory without the need for external power. It
is always a good practice to back up important user data
by recording it manually.

Water Immersion

The eTrex Legend is waterproof to IEC Standard 529
IPX7. The internal electronics case can withstand immer­sion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes although water
will enter the battery compartment. Prolonged submer­sion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be
certain to remove the batteries and dry out the battery
compartment before reuse.

Software License

Maintenance

Agreement

v

Introduction

GARMIN

Limited Warranty

This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work­manship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, GARMIN will at
its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs
or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided
that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. 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 WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATU­TORY, 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 exclusion of incidental or consequential dam­ages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

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.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local GARMIN authorized dealer. Or call
GARMIN Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below, for shipping instruc­tions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the
tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be
sent, freight charges prepaid, to any GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the
original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.

vi

Introduction

GARMIN

Limited Warranty

Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special
offers from GARMIN. Online auction confi rmations are not accepted for warranty
verifi cation. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the
original retailer is required. GARMIN will not replace missing components from any
package purchased through an online auction.

GARMIN International, Inc. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.

1200 East 151st Street

Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.

Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Product Registration

Help us to better support you by completing our on-line registration today!

Have the serial number of your eTrex Legend handy and connect to our website
( www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page.

Serial Number

Use this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside
the battery compartment) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep
your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy to the inside of the
manual.

Serial Number:

Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate

*

NOTE: Do not confuse this external serial number with the unit i.d.
number that is displayed in the System Setup Page. The internal serial
number is relevant to the operating software and is required only when
transferring certain types of GARMIN MapSource Data to your unit.

*

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Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Manual .......................................i

FCC Compliance Statement .........................ii

Warnings and Precautions ......................iii-iv

Software License Agreement ....................iv-v

Maintenance ................................................v

Warranty ................................................vi-vii

Product Registration ...................................vii

Table of Contents ......................................viii

Getting Started

Setup, and Features .....................................1

Features and Button Function ......................2

Battery Installation .......................................3

Backlighting and Contrast ............................3

The Main Pages

Main Page Basics ..........................................4

Satellite

The Main Page .............................................5

Options ....................................................6-7

Navigating

Navigating with eTrex Legend ......................8

Map

The Main Page ........................................9-10

Options ................................................11-15

Using the Pan Map Option ...................12

Stop Navigation ....................................13

Hide/Show Navigation Status ................13

Hide/Show Data Fields .........................13

Setup ....................................................14-15

The Measure Distance option ................15

Navigation

The Main Page ...........................................16

Options ................................................17-18

Trip Computer

The Main Page ...........................................19

Options ................................................20-21

Finding a Waypoint ..............................28

Finding a Favorite .................................29

Finding a City .......................................29

Finding an Exit .....................................30

Finding a Point of Interest .....................31

Finding an Address or Intersection .......32

Using a Goto .........................................34

Routes Options .....................................35-40

Creating and Using A Route ..................35

Editing a Route ................................36-38

Add/Edit from the Route Map Page ..38-39

Navigating a Route ................................39

Data Fields for the Route Page ...............40

Tracks Options .....................................41-42

Setup Options ......................................43-47

Time Page .............................................43

Units Page .............................................44

Display Page .........................................45

Heading Page ........................................45

Interface Page ........................................46

System Page ..........................................47

Accessories ...........................................48-51

Sun and Moon ......................................48

Calendar Page .......................................49

Hunt and Fish Page ...............................50

Area Calculator Page .............................51

Calculator Page .....................................51

Appendices

Appendix A: Specifi cations .......................52

Appendix B: Accessories ...........................53

Appendix C: Data Field Defi nitions .....54-55

Appendix D: MapSource Setup .................56

Appendix E: Troubleshooting ...................57

Appendix F: Wiring Diagram ....................58

Index ...................................................59-64

Main Menu

The Main Page ...........................................22

Setting the Correct Time Zone ..............22

Using the Main Menu ...........................23

Mark Options .......................................24-26

Projecting a Waypoint ...........................26

Editing Waypoints ................................26

Find Options ........................................27-34

The Find Menu .....................................27

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Getting Started

Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’s operat­ing features, you should be familiar with the information
contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions
for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting
the eTrex Legend, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic
navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex
Legend immediately.

* Points of Interest, Address,

and Intersection data must be
transferred to the unit using a

GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM.

See page 56 for more informa-

Five Main Pages are your primary access to operat­ing the eTrex Legend. Each page provides either a basic
navigation function or access to features which enhance
navigation or customize the unit’s operation.

This manual is arranged on the Main Pages structure
with detailed instructions on using the eTrex Legend’s
features and their options.

Augmentation System (WAAS)
is currently under development

and is not fully supported by

geo-stationary satellites, effective

use of the WAAS feature may be
limited by your geographic loca­tion in relation to those satellites

Features include:

Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic
symbol.

An automatic Track Log with storage capability for
2,048 points, or 10 saved Tracks with 250 points each.

There are two WAAS satellites

in service in geo-stationary orbit

above the Equator, one over the
Atlantic Ocean and one over the

Route building capability, with storage for 20 Routes
with 50 Waypoints each.

A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigation
data such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc.

A Find Feature for locating Waypoints, Cities,
Interstate Exits, Points of Interest, Street Addresses and
Intersections.*

8 MB of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer

Currently, WAAS satellite signal

reception requires an absolute

clear view of the sky and works

best when there are no nearby
obstructions such as buildings,

mountains, etc. In fact, you may

not be able to receive or easily
maintain a WAAS satellite signal
until full satellite support for this

from GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM’s.

Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.**

Not enabling WAAS when you

cannot receive a signal speeds

unit map drawing and conserves

Setup

and

Features

tion.

** About WAAS

Because the Wide Area

now in service.

Pacifi c Ocean.

program is complete.

battery power.

See pages 5 and 47 for enabling

WAAS and satellite reception

techniques.

1

Getting Started

Features and

Button

Function

LEGEND

LCD

Display

Power/Data

Connector Cover

The CLICK STICK

TM

(Five Position Switch)

• Press to enter highlighted options and to
confi rm messages

• Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move
through lists, highlight fi elds, on-screen
buttons, icons, enter data or move the map

Internal Antenna

panning arrow

• Press and hold for two seconds to mark
your current location as a waypoint

The PA GE button:

• Press to cycle through main pages.

The POWER button:

• Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off.

• Press to toggle display backlighting On/Off.

External Power and Data Connector

with Alignment Bar

The ZOOM IN/OUT buttons:

• When on the Map Page, press to
Zoom in and out.

• When on the Satellite Page, press
to adjust the screen contrast.

• When on a list, press to jump to
the fi rst or last item on the page,
and to page up or down.

Carry

Lanyard

Slot

2

Battery

Compartment

Cover

The FIND button:

• Press to access the Find Menu

NOTE: The eTrex Legend is designed to be
held and operated in the left hand, but it
can be held and operated using the right
hand as well to suit your preference.

Installing the lanyard

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

The eTrex Legend operates on two “AA” batteries (not

included), which are placed into the back of the unit.

Installation and

Backlight/Contrast

Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries
may be used.

Stored data is not lost when

the batteries are removed.

To install batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover on
the back of the unit. Turn the
D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clock­wise & pull away clockwise.

2. Insert batteries
observing the
polarity.

3. Reinstall the
battery cover
by turning the
D-ring 1/4
turn.

D-ring

Battery Compartment

Battery Cover

cally display less capacity than

Follow the battery manufactur-

er’s instructions for proper care

‘Use With GPS Off’ mode when

not navigating, Alkaline batter-

Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up

If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the
display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the
backlight.

To turn on the backlighting:

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the backlight
from any page on the unit. The backlight remains
on until the set timeout period is completed or the
POWER button is pressed again.

The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after

the last button press. (To reset the backlight time­out, refer to page 45.)

Battery

Important Note:

When replacing batteries, use

only new or fully recharged

batteries and do not mix

Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or

Lithium batteries.

Rechargeable batteries typi-

Alkaline batteries.

and disposal of used batteries.

When using ‘Battery Saver’ or

ies can last up to 18 hours.

Press & Release POWER

Button quickly to turn

Backlighting On/Off

To adjust the screen contrast:

1. When on the Satellite Page, use the ZOOM IN or
OUT buttons to adjust the contrast.

Use ZOOM IN & OUT

Buttons while on the Satellite

Page to Adjust Contrast

3

Getting Started

Main Page Basics

Satellite Page

Map Page Navigation Page

Trip Computer Main Menu

All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Legend can be found on fi ve
main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle
through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu
Page.

While these fi ve pages provide you with different types of navigation information,
they all share common features like Option Menus and a Main Page Menu, both of
which are accessed by on-screen buttons. To display these menus, highlight the on­screen button and press in on the CLICK STICK

Option Menu Button

Option Menu

These menus provide addi-

tional features or allow you

to customize the unit to your

preferences.

To exit these and other

pop-up type menus, move the

CLICK STICK to the left

or right.

.

Main Page Menu Button

Main Page Menu

Use to go directly to a Main
Page and as an alternate to

cycling through the Main

Pages.

Double click the on-screen

button to toggle between

two Main Pages.

4

Status Window

Satellite

The Main Page

On-Screen

Page and Option

Menu Buttons

Inner Ring (Satel-

lites within 45°

angle from vertical)

Signal Strength bars

Satellite Page

with 10 Satellites Being

Tracked and WAAS Enabled.

WAAS Satellite is No. 35
and ‘D’ in Signal Bars for

GPS Satellites

Outer Ring

(Satellites on the

horizon)

Center (Satellite

overhead)

Your location

coordinates and

Elevation

The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you when the

unit is ready for navigation, and shows your location coordinates.

The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current
location showing satellites and their assigned numbers. The outer ring represents the
horizon around you, the inner ring represents a view above you at a 45° angle from ver­tical, and the center represents directly overhead. Signal Strength Bars for each satellite
are shown just below the Skyview. Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes
until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in. The stronger the signal, the
taller the signal bar.

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability produces a more accurate
position fi x. When enabled (the GPS mode set to ‘Normal’ and the interface set to other
than RTCM mode), this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and
then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS satellite signals and the WAAS
satellite numbers (Number 33 or above) display on the Satellite Page. When differential
correction data has been received for GPS satellites (number 32 or below), a ‘D’ displays
in the signal bar beneath the skyview. It is helpful to orient the unit antenna toward the
WAAS satellite shown in the skyview. To learn more about the WAAS System, access the
Federal Aviation Administration web site (http.//gps.faa.gov/).

5

Satellite

Options

Satellite Page Options Menu

Highlight the on-screen button

at the top of the page & press

in on the CLICK STICK.

The Satellite Page

Options Menu

“GPS Off”

Message

‘North Up’ Skyview Orientation

6

The Satellite Page options include:

Use With GPS Off - Use this option when you are
indoors, a clear view of the sky is obstructed, or you
want to save battery power. You can enter data, create
routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this mode.

Track Up/ North Up - You can orient the satellite
skyview by selecting ‘Track Up’ (your direction of
travel) or ‘North Up’ (the satellite skyview oriented to
the north).

New Elevation - You can manually enter a new,
more accurate elevation, if known, to increase posi­tion accuracy.

New Location - If you are more than 600 miles from
where you last used the unit, select the ‘New Loca­tion’ and then the ‘Use Map’ options to approximate
your location. This gives the unit reference informa­tion and speeds satellite acquisition.

To select the ‘ Use With GPS Off’ option:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu
button at the top of the page and then press it in to
display the Options Menu.

2. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the ‘Use With
GPS Off’ option and then press it in to activate.

The eTrex Legend stops tracking satellites and

should not be used for navigation. However, the
next time you turn the unit on, it returns to Normal
GPS operation.

To select ‘ Track Up’ or ‘ North Up’:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu
button at the top of the page and then press it in to
display the Options Menu.

2. Highlight either the ‘Track Up’ or ‘North Up’ option
(depending on which is currently in use), and press
in on the CLICK STICK to activate.

How to enter a new elevation:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to display the Options Menu.

2. Highlight ‘New Elevation’ and then press in on the
CLICK STICK.

Satellite

3. Enter the desired elevation by using the
CLICK STICK to highlight the desired numerals
and pressing it in. Highlight ‘OK’ and press in to
complete entry.

To enter a new location:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu
button at the top of the page and then press it in to
display the Options Menu.

2. Highlight ‘New Location’ and press in on the
CLICK STICK to display choices of ‘Auto’ or ‘Use
Map’.

If you choose ‘Auto’ the eTrex Legend determines

your new location automatically.

If you choose ‘Use Map’ a map page displays with

instructions stating, “Point to your approximate
location and press ENTER”. Use the CLICK STICK
to move the map pointer to your location on the
map and press it in.

The eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide
navigational guidance, so getting a clear view of the sky
is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through
rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover. At
least three satellite signals are needed to determine your
location, otherwise the unit displays a “Poor Satellite
Reception” message. This message provides four options
and a brief explanation to guide your choice:

Use with GPS Off - Select this option if you want

GPS off (for faster map drawing).

New Location - Select this option if you have moved

hundreds of miles (from where you last used the

unit).

Restart Search - Select this option if today is not

(date provided).

Continue Acquiring - Select this option if no other

option applies. (The unit will attempt to gather GPS

signals.)

Options

‘Use Map’ option helps to speed

acquisition.

There are four options for

the “Poor Satellite Reception”

message.

7

Navigating

Navigating with

eTrex Legend

A Goto

A Track

A Route

When not navigating on

a Goto, following a Track,

or Route, your travel is

indicated by the ‘Pointer

Icon’ and a dotted line

indicating your path.

Active Navigation is supported by three of the fi ve
Main Pages: the Map Page, Navigation Page and Trip
Computer Page.

The Map Page graphically shows you map details,
your current location, marks your route to a destination
with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where
you’ve been.

The Navigation Page tells you what direction to go
and the direction you are traveling.

The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel
data, such as the distance you have traveled, your speed,
the time spent moving or stopped, and other options can
be chosen to display the elevation, the time of day or the
time remaining before reaching a destination.

There are three methods of navigating when using
the eTrex Legend and each is graphically displayed on the
Map Page.

Goto - A direct path to a selected destination

(waypoint, city, address, etc.).

Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored

(logged) in the eTrex Legend. A Track allows you to

repeat a path or to return to your starting point on

the same path using the GARMIN TracBack feature.

Route - A path to a destination consisting of interme-

diate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, highway

exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

Travel that does not involve navigating on a Goto,
Track or Route is best explained as travel without entering
a destination in the eTrex Legend. The Map Page displays
your real-time movement as you travel with the unit
turned on and receiving satellite signals.

8

Map

The Main Page

On-Screen

Page and Option

Menu Buttons

Status Window

Position Icon

Map Scale

Map Features

The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a
triangular ‘Position Icon’ that is centered on the map. As you travel, the map display
leaves a track log (“trail”) of your movements.

The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns.
The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with
the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been
downloaded to the unit from the mapping program on the optional CD-ROM.

To allow you to view the map from different perspectives, the scale can be changed
from 20 feet to 500 miles. The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit
allow you to zoom in or out on the map. Pressing and holding these buttons causes the
scale to change rapidly instead of changing in increments. The IN button displays less
area but more map detail, while the OUT button shows you a larger area with less map
detail.

A Status Window at the top of the page provides you with current satellite tracking
and position accuracy information.

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Map

The Main Page

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Map Features

Map Scales

Accuracy Circle

Panning Arrow

(Map Pointer)

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The Map Page

The Map Page shows your present position and
direction of movement as a triangular ‘Position Icon’, in
the center of the map. The map display also shows the
map scale and geographic details such as lakes, rivers,
highways, and towns.

Use the ZOOM IN and OUT buttons to change
the map scale in order to show more map area with less
detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold
to ZOOM the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the
lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of
measurement selected in the ‘Units’ fi eld of the Unit Setup
Page (not to be confused with the Map Setup Page). If
you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data
is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer
accurate, the word, “ overzoom” displays just below the
map scale.

In many instances the map displays an ‘ Accuracy
Circle’ surrounding the ‘ Position Icon’. The eTrex Legend
uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning
your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the
circle, the more accurate your location.

When using the ‘ Pan Map’ feature, a small outline
arrow (Map Pointer) can be moved about the page to
highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to
view areas not shown on the display screen.

A Status Field at the top of the page provides satellite
tracking and location accuracy information.

Two optional Data fi elds at the bottom of the page
can be programmed to provide a variety of travel and
navigation information.

More detailed map features as well as information
about those features can be downloaded to the unit from
an optional GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM. When using
MapSource data, the word ‘mapsource’ displays below the
map scale whenever you zoom in to view map details.

Map

Map Page options allow a variety of operating and

custom features for your eTrex Legend.

Not all of the Map Page options are available at the
same time. Many are replaced by an opposite option
when they are selected, such as Hide Data Fields/Show
Data Fields. The Map Page options are:

Pan Map - Allows you to move the Panning Arrow

(Map Pointer) about on the map.

Stop Navigation - Stops navigating to a destination.

Hide Nav Status/ Show Nav Status - Removes the

navigation status window to expand the map area or

inserts the navigation status window.

Hide Data Fields/ Show Data Fields - Removes or

inserts two programmable data fi elds at the bottom of

the page and expands or reduces the map area.

Setup Map - Displays the Setup Map Pages, which

allows you to tailor the map to your requirements

such as changing text size, map orientation, and map

detail.

Measure Distance - Displays the distance from one

point on the map to another.

Restore Defaults - Returns the Map Page to the

original factory settings (defaults).

To select a map page option:

1. Highlight the Option Menu on- screen button at the
top of the display screen and then press in on the
CLICK STICK to open the menu.

2. Highlight the desired option on the menu and then
press in on the CLICK STICK to activate the option.

3. To close without making a selection, move the

CLICK STICK to the left or right.

Options

On-screen Map Page

Options Menu button

Map Page Options Menu with

‘Pan Map’ selected.

When no active navigation is
being used, ‘Stop Navigation’

cannot be selected.

If ‘Show Data Fields’ is selected,

it is replaced by the ‘Hide Data

Fields’ option.

The ‘Setup Map’ option consists

of fi ve sub-pages.

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Map

Options

Map Page with

Panning Arrow

Highlighted Map Item

Using the Pan Map option

The Map Page pan function allows you to display
an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map,
and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the
current viewing area on the display.

The map panning function is activated from the
Options Menu on the Map Page. The CLICK STICK
moves the panning arrow (also referred to as the map
pointer) in the desired direction on the map page. If the
arrow moves to the edge of the map display, the map also
moves to reveal more area but redraws the map slowly.

Whenever the panning arrow is placed on a map
item, the name of that item is highlighted. This features
applies to waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers...nearly every­thing that is displayed.

Pressing the CLICK STICK marks the arrow location
or displays the map item information page. An Options
Menu allows you to: add it to the Favorites list, add it to a
route, project a waypoint from it, save it as a waypoint, or
view the sun and moon phase from it. On-screen buttons
at the bottom of the page allow you to Goto the map
item, display it on the map or to select ‘OK’ and return to
the Map Page.

When using the panning arrow, pressing the FIND
button displays items with the panning arrow (map
pointer) location used as a reference point for nearest
items instead of your current location. Press the PAGE
button to return to the Main Map Page.

To fi nd details about or Goto a map item:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to move the panning arrow
to the map item that you want to learn more about.

2. When the item’s name is highlighted, press in the
CLICK STICK to display the Information Page.

3. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight and press the
‘Goto’ button on the page to navigate to the item.

Map Item Information

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Map

Stop Navigation

The ‘Stop Navigation’ option allows you to quit navi-

gating on a Goto, Route or Track in progress.

To stop navigation:

1. Select ‘Stop Navigation’ and then press in on the
CLICK STICK.

When there is no active navigation, the ‘Stop Naviga-

tion’ option is “grayed out” and is non-functional.

Hide/ Show Navigation Status

The ‘Hide Nav Status/Show Nav Status’ option allows
you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top
of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and
accuracy of GPS positioning. When hidden, more map
area is displayed.

To hide or show Nav Status:

1. Select ‘Hide’ or ‘Show’ from the option list and then
press in on the CLICK STICK.

Hide/ Show Data Fields

The ‘Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields’ option allows
you to view two programmable data fi elds. When hidden,
more map area is displayed.

To hide or show Data Fields:

1. Select ‘Hide’ or ‘Show’ from the option list and then
press in on the CLICK STICK.

To program a data fi eld:

1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the data fi eld and
then press it in to display the Options Menu.

2. Highlight the desired option and then press in on
the CLICK STICK to place it in the data fi eld.

Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to jump to the fi rst or

last item on the page, and to page up or down.

Bearing
Course
Current Destination
Current Distance
Current ETA

Current ETE
Elevation
Final Destination
Final Distance
(Continued)

Options

‘Stop Navigation’ Option

Map Page with Nav Status and

Data Fields Hidden

Map Data Fields

with Options Menu

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