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  • Garmin Foretrex 301 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    owner's manual foretrex® 301 and 401 PERSONAL NAVIGATOR®
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    provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, Foretrex®, and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin
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    ) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    compass No Yes Heart rate (optional No Yes accessory required) Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3 Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map Page 5 Compass Page
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    Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26 Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband.......... 27 Cleaning the Unit and Wristband 27 Specifications 28 Software License Agreement 29 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 29 FCC Compliance 30 Index 31 iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    GPS antenna Getting Started Getting Started Power/ backlight enter/mark up/down page/goto Battery cover (serial number inside) Mini-USB (under weather cap) Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    and pages. • Press to select options on menus and pages. • Press to zoom out ( ) and in ( ) on the map. Installing Batteries 1. Carefully lift up on the battery door until it comes off. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover.  Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    Foretrex on. The first time you turn on your Foretrex you are prompted to choose a language. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS set the amount of time the backlight stays on. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages. Press enter to access the option menus for these pages. Map page Compass page Elevation page (401 only) Main menu Trip computer  Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    DISTANCE 3. Select the FROM field then select a starting waypoint from the waypoint list. 4. Select the TO field then select an ending waypoint from the waypoint list. 5. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED field. Use to select fields, and press enter to edit the speed. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    the compass uses GPS signals to determine your direction. note: Hold the compass level when navigating to ensure maximum accuracy. To calibrate the electric compass: 1. From the compass page, press enter. 2. Select CALIBRATE. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    enter. See page 15 for more information. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. The main menu displays the current date and time along the top of the screen. Use to select from the list of menu options. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    edit the name, the symbol, the elevation, and the latitude/ longitude from the waypoint page. note: Use to select the letters and numbers. Press enter to edit. To edit existing waypoints: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Select the waypoint you want to edit.  Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    field. The Edit Location page appears. 2. Select a number from the list. note: To change the position format, see page 14. To delete a waypoint: 1. Select > WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Use or enter to select the waypoint you want to delete. 3. Select DELETE > YES. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 
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    WAYPOINTS > LIST ALL. 2. Select the waypoint navigate to them at another time. 1. From the main menu, select TRACKS. 2. Select SAVE TRACK. 3 Use and enter to set a beginning point and an ending point. 4. Press enter to name the track. Follow the on-screen instructions. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    , Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE NEW. 2. Press enter to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select a waypoint for the first field. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Select FOLLOW. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 11
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    . • WAYPOINTS-show or hide waypoints on the map. STOP NAVIGATION-stop the current route. Compass Menu Options On the compass page, press enter to access the compass menu. CALIBRATE-hold the Foretrex level and slowly turn in two full circles in the same direction. 12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    computer page. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Settings See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. RESET TRIP DATA-select YES to reset the trip data and the altimeter data. Main Menu Options WAYPOINTS-create a new waypoint, list all waypoints, or view the nearest waypoint to your
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    on. • TRACKS-set track preferences. • ROUTES-select auto or distance for route leg transition. • MAP-select NORTH UP or TRACK UP and turn auto zoom off or on. You can also select bearing or course for the go to line. • ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on or off. 14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. • ABOUT FORETREX-view the version software and the GPS software version. CONNECT-connect to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. GPS from your current location to a destination. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 15
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    altitude above or below sea level. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your route. FINAL DIST (distance) The remaining distance to your . HEADING Your moving direction. HEART RATE* (heart rate monitor required) Heart rate in beats per minute (bmp). Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    descent rate in waypoint on the your route. NEXT ETA (estimated time of arrival) The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. NEXT ETE (estimated time en route) The estimated time needed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    Display rate of GPS position. Time of sunset based on your GPS position. Current time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). The direction you must travel to return to the route. The total elevation distance ascended. 18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    (velocity made good) VSPD DEST* (vertical speed destination) Description Your rate of altitude gain/loss over time. The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. The measurement of your rate of ascent/ descent to a predetermined altitude. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 19
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    . • EXPIRED TONE-select the tone alert that sounds when the timer expires. • INTERVAL TONE- select the tone alert that sounds when the interval time expires. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    that the Foretrex is still collecting data. Solid bars indicate that the Foretrex is tracking that satellites. Sky View Press enter on the satellite page to switch to sky view. Sky view shows the location of the satellites from which you are receiving a signal. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21
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    RATE MONITOR or BIKE CADENCE SENSOR. 4. Select SEARCH FOR NEW. When the sensor is found, the "Connected" message appears. Note: To prevent your Foretrex 401 from pairing with wireless sensors, select CONNECT > HEART RATE MONITOR (or BIKE CADENCE SENSOR) > OFF. 22 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    Foretrex 401 can send and receive waypoints, routes, and tracks wirelessly from a compatible Garmin device. To receive data: 1. From the main menu, select CONNECT > RECEIVE WIRELESSLY. 2. A "CONNECTING" message appears. When connected menu, select OPTIONS > SEND. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 23
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    My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers. A copy of the waypoints, tracks, and routes on your Foretrex can be found in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. Adding Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes 1. From your computer, open the Garmin/GPX folder. 2. Paste your .gpx files into
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    the Foretrex where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. User information, such as waypoints Select the battery type: 1. From the main menu, select SETUP. 2. Select SYSTEM > BATTERY. 3. Select ALKALINE or NIMH. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    of the backlight will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page 3). • Turn tones off if not needed. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > BEEPER > OFF. • Turn off the compass when it is not being used (Foretrex 401 only). Select SETUP > HEADING > COMPASS
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    on the back of the unit. Make sure that the Garmin logo is facing up. 4. Replace the screws. Cleaning the Unit and Wristband The Foretrex is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user hot water. Blot dry, then air dry. Do not machine wash. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 27
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    pixels Case: Rugged, waterproof to IPX7 Temperature Range: From -4°F to 140°F (from -20 to 60°C)* *The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Power Source: Two AAA batteries (alkaline or NiMH) Accuracy GPS
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    (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that this Foretrex is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 29
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    • 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. This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    unit 24 F files adding 24 transferring 23 G Garmin Product Support i GPS acquiring signals 3 mode 21 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Index modes 15 reception 21 sky view 21 GSC 10 16, 22 H heart rate monitor 22 L language 14 M main menu 7 options 13 main pages 4 manual conventions i map detail 12
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    28 storing 25 T time 14 timer options 20 setting 12, 13 tracks navigating 10 recording 10 trip computer options 13 page 7 U USB, connecting 24 W waypoints editing 8 marking 8 navigating 8 wireless transfer 23 wristband cleaning 27 extender strap 27 replacing 27 32 Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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foretrex
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PERSONAL NAVIGATOR
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