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    eTrex® personal navigatorTM owner's manual
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    of this manual may be person or organization of such changes. Visit the Garmin web site for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Web site address: www.garmin.com Garmin® and eTrex® are registered trademarks of Garmin
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    take only a few minutes and you can begin basic navigation with just a little instruction. To get the most practical use from your new eTrex, take the time to read through this Owner's Manual to understand the operating features of the unit. This manual has been designed to provide all that you need
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    1-8 Registration 1 Warnings and Cautions 3 FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Buttons 6 Description 7 Accessories 8 Installing the Batteries 8 Getting Started 9-17 Satellite Page Basics 10 Map Page Basics 11 Navigation Page Basics 12 Main Menu Page Basics 13 Creating a Waypoint 14
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    choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are
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    , and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The eTrex does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should be made only by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs can void the warranty. California
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    ) in its memory, allowing you to navigate back to this point any time you want. And once you start moving, your GPS provides other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination, and more. From these basic features, your Garmin GPS can provide one more critical bene
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    Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page • Zoom in and out on Map Page • Cycle through trip data on Navigation Page The ENTER Button: • Confirms data entry or menu selections
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    Internal GPS Antenna UP Button DOWN Button ENTER Button External Power and Data Connector Slot for Carry Lanyard Insertion. Introduction eTrex Description PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) Waterproof Case Battery Compartment 7
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    or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. Bicycle Mounting Kit PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter 8 Standard Accessories Lanyard Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit for convenient carrying. Owner's Manual Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Carrying Case Protects the eTrex when not in use
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    a few seconds while the eTrex performs a self-test, followed by the Satellite Page. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite use, the eTrex only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to find your location. When you see the "READY TO NAVIGATE" message on the Satellite Page, the eTrex has
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    main "pages" (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Pointer, and Menu. Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between pages. The "READY TO NAVIGATE" message must appear before you can begin using your eTrex to navigate. Pressing ENTER on the Advanced Skyview Page also offers the
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    in the "Discovering GPS Navigation" section. To help you better visualize the "real world", the eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move, so area. On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale from 200 feet to 800 miles. The Map Page showing different symbols
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    Destination Compass Ring The eTrex is not a compass. The Compass Ring on the Pointer Page is controlled by the unit's GPS receiver. You must be moving in order for it to track your movement. Speed Destination Symbol The Navigation Page The Navigation Page helps guide you to a destination. When
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    to eTrex's more advanced features. With the Main Menu you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs or access the system setup features. Information on all these advanced features is included in the reference section of this manual. Changing the Time Zone Practice using
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    . Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation Discovering how to use your eTrex is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. In this brief exercise, you'll mark your current location (your home for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex guide you back to where
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    'EDIT WAYPOINT NAME' Page appears. 3. Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the letter selections ENTER. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Now that you've marked your location, it's the Map Page. Walk in a straight line for 3-4 minutes at a fast pace and watch the Map Page.
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    'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page appears. 6. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the 'GOTO', and press ENTER. The Navigation Page appears and you're now ready for the eTrex to guide you back to your starting location! Heading in the Right Direction The eTrex will guide you back to where you started using
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    the PAGE Button and switch to the 'POINTER' Page. Press ENTER. 2. Highlight 'STOP NAVIGATION' on the 'OPTIONS' Page and press ENTER. Clearing a Cluttered Map Display After you've used the eTrex for a few trips, the map display will become a bit messy from keeping track of your every move. You can
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    • Stop Navigation: 'STOP NAVIGATION' stops any active navigation (navigation means there is active navigation. To select a Map Page option: 1. Press the ENTER Button on the 'MAP' Page. 2. The Map Options Options Menu disappears. You will notice on the Map Page the little grey "man". The man stands still
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    or DOWN Button, highlight the desired option, and then press ENTER. Once you press ENTER, the change is made and the Options Menu disappears. Navigation Page Options The Navigation Page allows you to display eleven types of different data, such as 'Elevation'. The Navigation Page Options Menu 19
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    also change the fields at the bottom of the Navigation Page to display different data: Speed-like the speedometer in your car, 'SPEED' ve gone since the last trip reset. To change a data field: 1. On the 'NAVIGATION' Page, press the UP or DOWN Button and scroll through the available options, stopping on
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    turns the eTrex into a powerful navigation tool. Features data available from a reliable source (i.e., altimeter or map data). ) NOTE: Elevation or vertical accuracy will always be somewhat less accurate than location or horizontal accuracy. This is a function of GPS measurement methods which use
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    Waypoint Page The 'EDIT LOCATION' Page displays on-screen instructions on how to edit the waypoint location. The ' to right. When you reach the position place you want to change, stop and press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the choices and highlight the one you want. Press ENTER
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    location. You can select a waypoint from this list by pressing the UP or DOWN Button and selecting the desired waypoint. Once selected, press ENTER. The 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' appears allowing you to edit the waypoint if you desire. To delete all waypoints: 1. On the 'WAYPOINT' Page, press the UP or DOWN
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    as the destination. To view the selected waypoint on the Map Page: 1. On the 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page, press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'MAP'. Press the ENTER Button. The selected waypoint is displayed on a map with bearing and distance. You can use the UP or DOWN Buttons to zoom in and out
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    Sun and Moon Page option. To view the Hunt /Fish Page: 1. On the 'REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page, press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'HUNT/FISH'. Press the ENTER Button to display the Hunt/Fish Page. 2. Observe that the data provided on the page reflects best times for the current date and at
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    Review Waypoint Page The 'PROJECT WAYPOINT' Page The 'EDIT NUMBER' Page 26 Using the Project feature can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using a new or existing waypoint as a reference. This works best when using a map 'REVIEW REVIEW WAYPOINT' Page. 2. Using 6. Using the Using
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    Reference 'Route' and Route Page The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods: • GOTO • Route • TracBack The GOTO method of navigation was briefly discussed on page 16. The Route feature and the GOTO feature are comparable in that they both guide you to destination waypoints. However,
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    eTrex. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory, and is not included with the eTrex). In either case, you can navigate to a destination using eTrex will guide you to the selected final destination following each waypoint in the route (the eTrex
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    you want to follow the new waypoint or use the last open slot if you want the select the desired waypoint and press ENTER. The 'Navigation' Page appears giving you steering guidance to the select 'YES' and press ENTER. Routes The eTrex draws an electronic bread crumb trail as you travel
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    The eTrex draws an electronic bread crumb trail or 'track log' on the Map Page as you travel. The track log starts recording as soon as the eTrex gets list. You can save a total of ten tracks in the eTrex. Saved tracks can be used for navigation later. After a track log is saved, the saved track
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    Reference To save a track for navigation later: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ' saved track and press ENTER. The saved track will be displayed on a map. 3. A default name will be displayed at the top of the map. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the name and press ENTER. The 'EDIT
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    (see sidebar). Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the desired destination point. The 'NAVIGATION' Page guides you to your destination. You may not remember the original direction of the saved track, but by using 'BEGIN' or 'END', you can always select where you want to "TracBack to" without
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    The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex. From the Setup Menu you can change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units. You can clock with 12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles. The 24 hour option sets the eTrex to display a 24 hour cycle (Military Time). To change the time format: 1.
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    find time offset values for your longitude by following instructions and the Time Offset Chart (Appendix D). To change time can be set to 'Automatic' (using the built-in almanac to automatically change the clock of effect). You can choose 'Yes' to manually add daylight savings or 'No' to remain on
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    PAGE to get back to the 'SETUP' page. Units Page Using your eTrex with a paper map increases the navigation power of both. If you are going to use a map in conjunction with the eTrex, you must select the position format (grid), map datum, map units, and north reference and variance to match the
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    for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. There are also excellent navigation and GPS articles available on-line which will enhance your overall knowledge of GPS. 36 Position Format The default position format (and the one most commonly used) for the eTrex is latitude and longitude
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    the 'MENU' Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight 'SETUP'. Press ENTER. Use the UP or DOWN Buttons to select 'UNITS'. Press ENTER. The 'UNITS' Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the 'MAP DATUMS' field. Press ENTER. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the
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    points. The eTrex bearings will correspond to a compass if the eTrex is set to magnetic north. Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the difference for True North manually. To change the North Reference: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the 'MENU' Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button
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    Page allows you to use your eTrex with external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receivers, a personal computer, etc. You can choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or none at all. Below is a description of each format: • Garmin - the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint
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    . Press PAGE to return to the page of your choice. System Page The System Page shows you the eTrex's current software version and allows you to choose from three modes of operation: • Normal • Battery Save • Demo (Demonstration) Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on all the time when it's in
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    to turn the GPS off (the unit will stop tracking satellites, not power off). To do so, press ENTER. Congratulations! You now know all there is to know about the Garmin eTrex. Battery Save The eTrex's batteries will last up to 22 hours in 'BATTERY SAVE' mode (when using alkaline batteries). Demo
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    program. 3The temperature rating for the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline bat teries can rupture at high temperatures. External power can only be applied using the Garmin Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter (P/N 01010268-00
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    above the earth. These satellites transmit signals containing time and orbital data to calculate satellite position and almanac data. Meanwhile, receivers used on the ground, sea and air search the sky for the satellites. The GPS unit needs to acquire good signals from at least three satellites to
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    to navigate' was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems with receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions. Please follow the steps that best describes your situation: A. You are not indoors and you have not moved hundreds of miles/km since you last used your eTrex
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    Appendices The table below gives approximate UTC time offset for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Appendix D Time Offset Longitudinal Zone W180.0º to W172.5º W172.5º to W157.5º W157.5º to W142.5º W142.5º to W127.5º W127.5º to W112.5º
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    beacon receivers for use with the eTrex. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used, but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit. The eTrex may be hard-wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see the Garmin web site, www.garmin.com
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    eTrex is configured to use the same position format and datum as your map. See page 36. Appendix F Troubleshooting ) NOTE: The Auto Power Adapter converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with car power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS
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    to a service to use the eTrex? British Grid No. The GPS satellites are owned System) How accurate is a Garmin GPS? New Zealand The eTrex is accurate to within 15 meters without Qatar Grid the DoD-imposed Selective Availability (S/A). Using Swedish Grid differential techniques, the eTrex
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    A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 20 B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 40 Battery Save Mode 40 Beacon Receiver 39, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 29 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 15, 31 Daylight Savings Time 34 Delete
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    Location 21-22 Low Battery 40 M Map Datum 35, 36, 37 Map Display 17-18 Map Orientation 18 Map Page 11, 18 Map Scale 11 MapSource CD 8, 38 Maps 35 Mark a Waypoint 14 Mark Waypoint Page 21-22 Max Speed 20 Menu Page Basics 13 Military Time 33 N Navigation 10, 12, 14 Navigation Page 12, 16, 19-20
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    -41 Signal Strength Bar 10 Software Version 40 Specifications 42 Speed 20 Stop Navigation 18, 19 Sun and Moon 25 System Page 40-41 T Time Format 33 Time Offset Chart 45 Time Zones 13, 45 Tracback Navigation 30-32 Track Logs 17, 30-32, 48 Trip Odometer 20 Troubleshooting 47 U Units of Measure 37
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    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
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    For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your Garmin product, visit the Garmin web site at: www.garmin.com. © 2000-2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle,
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