Garmin eTrex Vista C User Manual
eTrex®Vista C
color map navigator
owner’s manual
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eTrex Vista C
Introduction
Preface
Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista C handheld navigation system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of
the following sections:
Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement,
FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of
the eTrex Vista C functional features.
Getting Started — takes you through installing batteries, using the
unit control buttons, making interface connections from the eTrex
Vista C to your PC and downloading detailed maps.
GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating with
your eTrex Vista C and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the
operation of your eTrex Vista C.
GPS Features — provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS
enhanced features such as the Calendar, Hunt and Fish, Sun and
Moon and Games. Also included in this section are a few non-GPS
features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc.
Appendix — provides you with additional information about your
eTrex Vista C and an index by subject.
Preface
Contact Garmin
If you should encounter any diffi culty while using your
eTrex Vista C, or if you have any questions, in the
U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at
913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020,
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or at
www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Fax. 44/0870.8501251.
Recording Your Serial Number
Use this area to record the serial number 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 inside the manual. The 8-digit
number is located in the battery compartment.
Serial Number:
Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for the `
Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow
instructions for registration.
NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product
purchase, we invite you to re-register using our on-line system.
Many services provided by our product registration system are
automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best
Product Registration
possible support from Garmin.
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Software License Agreement
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE eTrex Vista C, 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, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade
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.
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Introduction
The eTrex Vista C 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 more 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 of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.
FCC Compliance
Information
The eTrex Vista C does not contain any userserviceable 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 operate this device under
Part 15 regulations.
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Warnings and Precautions
CAUTION: Use the eTrex Vista C at your own risk. To reduce the
risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of
this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the
Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare
indications from the eTrex Vista C to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED
ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL 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.
CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is
designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace
them. Only offi cial government charts and notices to mariners contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is
responsible for their prudent use.
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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.
WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
United States government, 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 Garmin
eTrex Vista C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any
NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/
prop65.
Warnings and Precautions
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Warnings and Precautions
Important
Because the Garmin eTrex Vista C can be used
for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be observed. Please read and observe
the instructions on this page.
Do Not Mount Where
Driver’s Field of Vision
is Blocked
Do Not Mount in
Front of Airbag
Panels
Do Not Place Unsecured
on the Vehicle Dash
Do Not Mount in Front of an
Airbag Field of Deployment
Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!
WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the
owner/operator of a vehicle with the eTrex Vista C installed to place and
secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating
controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.
Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the fi eld of airbag
deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects
in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible
injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s
manual.
Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are
likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by
Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences
thereof.
WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole 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 unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is
unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure
by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Vista C installed to pay
full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the
vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and
personal injury.
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Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-vii
Preface.........................................................................................i
Software License Agreement........................................................ii
FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii
Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi
Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii
Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7
Battery Installation and Start Up...
Key Functions...................................................................
Unit Features.............................................................................
Initialization
The Satellite Page
Navigating with the eTrex Vista C...............................................5
The Main Page Sequence
The Main Page Features
Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-67
The Map Page............................................................................8
The Compass Page...................................................................14
The Altimeter Page...................................................................20
Using Waypoints
Using Find
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The Main Menu........................................................................42
The
Using Tracks
Using Routes......................................................................49
The Highway Page.............................................................54
The Setup Menu
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Page Sequence Setup..................................................57
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4
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Geocache Setup..........................................................62
Marine Setup..............................................................62
Units Setup.................................................................63
Proximity Waypoints
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Table of Contents
Trip Computer Pag
......................................................................44
System Setup
Display Setup.........................................................56
Tones Setup
Map Setup
Routing Setup
Time Setup
Heading Setup.............................................................64
Calibration
Altimeter Setup............................................................65
We
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Setup.......................................................64
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Table of Contents
Section 4: GPS Features........
Calendar...................................................................................68
Alarm Clock
Calculator.................................................................................69
Stopwatch.................................................................................70
Sun and Moon Tabl
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Accessories...............................................................................77
Specifi cations
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Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer..........................
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Loran TD Setup.....................................................................89
WAAS and DGPS.....................................................................90
Index..................................................
Limited Warranty.........................................................................93
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eTrex Vista C
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The eTrex Vista C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),
which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries
may be used (see page 56 for setting the battery type). Stored data is
not lost when batteries are removed.
o install batteries:
T
1. Remove the battery cover from the
back of the unit, turn the D-Ring 1/4
turn counter-clockwise and pull out.
2. Insert the batteries, observing the
proper polarity. A polarity diagram
can be found molded into
the battery compartment.
Locking
Pin Slot
3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting
the bottom slot over the tab at the
base of the unit and reinserting the
locking pin in the back of the unit.
Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise
to lock in place.
Battery Compartment
Battery Installation and
Start Up
Important Note
When replacing batteries, use only new or fully
charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH bat-
teries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less
capacity than disposable batteries.
Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to
use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit
for prolonged periods of time may result in leakage
and damage to the battery compartment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care
and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used
batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explosive
violence.
Extensive use of backlighting and/or WAAS as well as
key beep tones will signifi cantly reduce battery life.
To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 56.
To disable WAAS, see page 56.
To turn the electronic compass Off, see page 15
To mute the beep tones, see page 57.
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Getting Started
Key Functions
GPS Antenna
• Provides quick satellite acquisition
IN/OUT Zoom Keys
• From the Map Page, press to zoom
the map in or out.
• From any other page, press to scroll.
up or down a list or move a high lighted slider.
MENU/FIND Key
• Press and release to view the
Options Menu for a page.
• Press and hold to display the Find
Menu.
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Vista C
“Thumb Stick” ENTER/ROCKER Key
(Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/
down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map)
• Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to
move through lists, highlight fields,
on-screen buttons or icons, enter
data or move the map panning arrow.
N
• Press in and release to enter high-
lighted options and data or confirm
on-screen messages.
• Press in and hold at any time to
mark your current location as a
waypoint.
QUIT/COMPASS Key
• Press to cycle through the main
pages.
• Press when using the on-screen
keyboard to close.
• Press and hold to turn the Compass
On/Off.
POWER/BACKLIGHT Key
• Press and hold to turn unit On/Off.
• Press and release to adjust back-
lighting, view time/date and
battery capacity.
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USB Connector Port (under weather cover)
• Provides interface to a PC for fast
data transfer.
• Provides auxiliary power via USB
cable connection to a PC or from a
cigarette lighter adapter cable with
USB connector.
Battery Compartment Locking Ring
• Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise
and lift to remove cover.
Battery Compartment Cover
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the
unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable
drivers included with the MapSource Trip and
Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with
this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to
auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the
unit. Refer to page 85 for detailed instructions.
eTrex Vista C
Getting Started
Unit Features
Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter
Attachment Location
• Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for
convenient access when hiking or
walking.
• Accepts the Auxiliary Mount
Adapter accessory supplied with
the unit.
(Refer to pages 77 and 78 for
accessory listings and installation
instructions.)
Auxiliary Mount Adapter
(Do not discard - retain for use
with Garmin Auto, Bike and
Marine Mount Accessories)
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Getting Started
Initialization & the Satellite Page
The eTrex Vista C locates satellites above its position
Options
Menu
Satellite Page displaying a location “Fix”
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Starting Up the GPS Receiver
When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, the GPS receiver begins to
search for satellites in order to determine (fi x) its location. This process
is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the fi rst time
you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles
from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to
receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of
the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)
or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then use the Map
Page to determine your general location
for those satellites above you.
T
o initialize your eTrex Vista C:
1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.
2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.
The Satellite Page displays at Start-Up only; thereafter, it can be
accessed through the Main Menu.
3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a
“Locating Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring
lites” message until enough signals are acquired to fi x its location.
You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with
your position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from the horizon. The numbers
displayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph
displays the strength of signals from each satellite.
so the eTrex Vista C can search
Satel-
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4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites,
the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position
accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the
the display indicates the GPS status and status of other
top of
features.
If, for any reason, you have diffi culty initializing your eTrex Vista C,
the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that
are blocking or defl ecting the satellite signals.
5. Press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed.
You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.
Active Navigation is supported by three pages:
Map Scale
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 Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel.
The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data.
There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the
eTrex Vista C, each graphically displayed on the Map Page.
Go To -
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 Vista C. A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path.
Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along
the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).
Refer to the sections on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for details.
Initialization & The Satellite Page
Map Item
Details
Position
Arrow
Map Page with Current Position Arrow
Navigating with eTrex Vista C
A Go To
A Track
A Route
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Getting Started
The Main Page Sequence
When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, a “Power On” Page is followed by the Satellite Page (which displays
only at start up) and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the fi rst of the four Main Pages in sequence.
T
o view each Main Page:
1. Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the main pages.
2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.
“Power On” Page
Map Page
Map Page
Options
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Note: When navigating to a destination, the Active Route Page is added to the Main Page Sequence.
Compass Page
Compass
Page
Options
Altimeter Page
Main Menu
Altimeter
Page
Options
There are no Main Menu
Options at the Main Page
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Getting Started
Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages
When you press and release the POWER key, The Backlight Brightness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays
current status information for several unit features.
• Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or by
an auxiliary source (DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon
displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)
satellites, when a two-dimensional fi x is attained and when four or
more satellites have been received (three dimensional fi x).
• Alarm Clock: The icon displays whenever the Alarm is
set.
• USB cable connection: The icon displays when the unit is in com munication with a PC Universal Serial Bus.
You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and
releasing. Then tap the POWER key or press the ROCKER key Up/
Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 56 for
information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and
brightness levels. Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When
On, it uses a signifi cant amount of battery power.
Whenever a signifi cant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an
on-screen message displays to advise you of the occurrence. In each case,
the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the
ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window.
The Main Page Features
Status Bar
Battery Power
Auxiliary Power
Backlight Adjustment
(Brightnesses varies
according to battery
power level.)
Acquiring Satel-
2-Dimension Navigation
3-Dimension Navigation
Slider
Alarm is Set
Electronic
Compass
On-Screen Messages
USB is Connected
ON
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GPS Navigation
The Map Page
“North Up”
Mode
The Map is
oriented with
North
at the top
The Map Scale
“Track Up”
Mode
North
Orientation
Arrow
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
The Map Page
Position Arrow
Data Fields
Guidance Text
Street Level
Detailed
Mapping
Using the Map Page
The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Vista
The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your
C.
current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key
and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode
(oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the
top left corner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map
is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the
Track Log feature,
your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can
be changed to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory
set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.
The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than
the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)
®
because Garmin MapSource
detailed mapping data has been downloaded
from a CD-ROM program.
You can use the Map Page to do the following:
• Determine your current location and progress while moving
• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.
• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed
on the map.
• Customize the map display to your requirements.
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GPS Navigation
Using Map Page Features
Use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to change the map scale. You can
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.
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. When using MapSource detailed maps,
“mapsource” appears below the scale.
In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surrounding the “Position Icon.” The eTrex Vista C 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 (Panning
Arrow) 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. If
there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of those
items displays with the item highlighted on the map and the list.
Optional data fi elds can be added at the top of the display to provide a
variety of travel and navigational information; see the pages that follow.
Accuracy Circle
When navigating, Guidance Text displays at the top of the map.
The Map Page
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Map Features
Map Scales
Panning Arrow
Guidance Text
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The Map Page
The Map Page Options Menu
A Quick Look at the Map Page Options
Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when
there is no active navigation.
Data Fields - Allows two to four fi elds to display at the top
of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time.
Guidance Text -
you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.
Change Data Fields - Allows you change data fi eld types.
Setup Map - Access to six pages of Map display settings
so you can customize the map to your preferences.
Measure Distance - Measures the distance from your
current location to the Map Pointer.
Turn Declutter On - Eliminates the display of items on
the map that can block out road details when the map
is zoomed out.
Restore Defaults - Returns the map display to the factory
set map display defaults.
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Displays messages on the screen to advise
The Map Page Options Menu
The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information
for navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination, arrange up to
four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire,
include a navigation guidance text message on the map page and select
the type of data fields to display. You can change the way the map displays
items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are displayed
and more. You can display the distance from your current location to
other locations on the map. You can reduce the amount of map clutter
(map item icons and names) to increase the visibility of roads and other
geographic features. You can restore the Map Page display to the factory
default settings.
To arrange the Map Page:
1. With unit turned On, press and release the QUIT key until the
Map Page displays.
2. Press the FIND key to display the Map Page Options Menu.
3. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want to use to
customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key.
Some of these options contain sub-menus that allow you to further
control how the option is used.
The pages that follow discuss each option in detail.
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GPS Navigation
To display Data Fields:
1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the
ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press
ENTER.
2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields,”
“3 Data Fields,” and “4 Data Fields.”
You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map),
or add two, three or four navigation data fi elds.
3. Highlight your choice and press ENTER.
To change Data Fields:
1. After you display data fi elds, a “Change Data Fields” option
appears on the options menu when you press the FIND key.
2. Select this option and press the ENTER key.
3. Press ENTER again to select from a list of types of navigation
data to display in the fi rst fi eld.
4. After making your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to
move to the next fi eld and repeat the process.
For an explanation of what each option represents, see page 81 of
the Appendix.
Three Data
Fields
The Map Page
Data Field
Sub-Menu
Two Data
Fields
Four Data
Fields
List of
Data Field
Options
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eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Map Page
Guidance Text Options Menu
GPS Status Message when not navigating
To display Guidance Text:
1. With Map Page displayed, press the FIND key to display
the Map Page Options Menu.
2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to
display the Guidance Text Options Menu.
3. Select the desired option; “Always Show,” “Never Show” or
“Show When Navigating” and press ENTER to activate.
If you select “Always Show,” a guidance message is always displayed
whether or not you are navigating.
If you select “Show When Navigating,” a guidance message is dis-
played until you select “Stop Navigation” from the Options Menu.
Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the
navigation methods described on page 5. If you select “Always Show” and
you are not navigating, the message field will display GPS Status information,
To Setup the Map:
Refer to the “Map Setup” section of the Setup Options on page 58.
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Guidance Message when navigating
eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
Measuring Distance
This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point
on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options
Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To
measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer
to the fi rst map point you want to measure from, press ENTER and then
move the Map Pointer to the second map point. Press QUIT to cancel.
Turning Declutter On/Off
This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons
that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in.
To turn Declutter on, access the Map Page Options Menu, select
“Declutter On” and press ENTER to activate. Do the same to cancel the
“Declutter” option.
Restoring Default Settings
This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings.
Map Declutter “Off” Map Declutter “On”
The Map Page
Measured
Distance
The “Measure Distance” Option Enabled
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eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Compass Page
Course Pointer
Bearing Pointer
The Compass
Ring moves to
indicate North
orientation.
Scale
The Course Pointer
indicates your
course of travel
and the distance
you drift off
course.
The Bearing
Pointer always
indicated the
direction to your
destination.
Using the Compass Page
The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It
uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing/course
pointer and digital data fields to display information such as current
speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc.
You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data
displayed in each from a list of options.
The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The
Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your destination relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and
Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction of movement
and the direction to your destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.
The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. However, when you are moving
and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain
your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like
a magnetic compass. The compass ring is especially helpful when using a
paper map or chart in conjunction
with your eTrex Vista C for navigation.
When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon appears in the status
bar at the top of the display. (see page 7).
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The Electronic Compass
When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off until you manually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass
On, the eTrex Vista C overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to
track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and
the GPS can be customized (see below).
Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off:
1. Press and hold the QUIT button to turn the Electronic Compass
On or Off. A Compass icon displays in the Status Bar at the top
of the display when the Compass is On. When not in use, turn
the Electronic Compass off to conserve batteries. When the
Compass is Off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.
2. Hold the eTrex Vista C level to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading. A “Hold Level” reminder displays if you are not
holding the Compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated. (See the
following page for calibration instructions.)
Setting the Speed and Time for Compass Auto On/Off:
1. From the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press ENTER to
display the Setup Menu.
2. Highlight the Heading icon and press ENTER to display the
Heading Setup Page.
3. Highlight the “Switch to compass heading when below...”
fi eld, press ENTER and use the numeric keypad to enter the
desired speed. Highlight the “...for more than...” fi eld and press
ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list.
Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options
eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Electronic Compass “On” and “Off” messages
Speed Setting
Time Delay
Options
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eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
Hold the unit
level and turn
slowly.
The Compass Page
Calibration
Compass
Page
Calibration
Progress Page
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you fi rst
use the eTrex Vista C and after new batteries have been installed. The
accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not
held level or if you are near objects that generate magnetic fi elds, such as
cars and buildings, etc.
To calibrate the Electronic Compass:
1. Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use
the MENU key to access the Options Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Calibrate Compass”
option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page.
3. Press ENTER to activate the “Start” button and then follow
on-screen directions for holding and turning the unit.
The unit displays a “Just Right,” “Too Fast” or “Too Slow” mes-
sage for you to adjust your turning speed as needed. Remember to hold the unit level while turning.
A “Calibration Successful” message displays when fi nished.
If a “Calibration Failed” message displays, repeat the process.
4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page.
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o use Compass Page Options:
Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate:
1. Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use
the MENU key to access the Options Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Sight ‘N Go option and
press ENTER to activate the Sight ‘N Go feature. Note that the
compass ring with pointer is in-line with the two sighting marks
on the case.
3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks
with the distant object.
4. Select “Set Course” and press ENTER to display the Compass
Page.
5. Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the
Course Pointer as a guide. Or...
6. Select “Project Waypoint” and press ENTER to display the
Project Waypoint Page.
7. Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your current
location to establish a projected waypoint location.
8. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to display the
Map Page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint. The
Compass Page displays a Bearing Pointer for guidance.
Press ENTER to “Lock
Direction”
.
eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Compass Page Options Menu
Using “Sight ‘N Go” to navigate
Sighting Page Project Waypoint Page
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eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to
your destination from your current location.
mi
0.25
The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from
your original location and the distance off course.
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Scale
To stop navigation:
Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigating.
To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:
The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the
“Bearing Pointer” option is displayed, the “Course Pointer” is
active and vice versa. Highlight this option and press ENTER.
The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each
other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other indicating your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.
For example, if the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you
are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than
up, turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then
continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, no matter what direction you are moving and is most efficient
if
you must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path.
If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift away
from the line of travel from your original location to your destination. The
Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides
graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale displayed at
the edge of the compass ring.
Move to the right or left to get back on course. The pointer is most efficient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles
in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course
such as shoals or sub
merged rocks.
To display data fi elds:
1.
Press MENU, then highlight the data fi elds option and press
ENTER to display the “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields”
options.
2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.
To change data fi elds:
1. Press MENU, then highlight the “Change Data Fields” option
and press ENTER to determine what data is displayed in the
fi elds displayed on the page. The topic of the fi rst data fi eld on
the page will be highlighted.
2. Press ENTER to display the list of data options. Refer to page
81 for a description of what each data option represents.
3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place it in the
data fi eld.
4. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the next fi eld and press
ENTER to display the options list again.
5. Repeat Step 3 to change remaining data fi elds.
To restore data fi elds to default settings:
Select “Restore Defaults” and press ENTER to return the page to
factory settings.
eTrex Vista C
GPS Navigation
The Compass Page
Show 3 Data Fields
Highlighted
Data Field
Course Pointer Option
Data Field
Display Options
Show 4 Data Fields
Data Field Option List
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