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If the eTrex Summit does not turn on: Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and if the battery terminals are clean. If it takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix: 1. There may be large obstacles overhead. Move to a new location with a clear view of the sky. 2. See "Satellite Reception Tips" on page 62. eTrex Summit coordinates do not match the location on your map: Check to make sure the eTrex Summit is configured to use the same datum as your map. See page 44. The Electronic Compass heading is incorrect: 1. Have you changed batteries? Remember that the compass needs to be recalibrated every time that the batteries are changed. See page 2 for the compass calibration procedure. 2. Are you inside or around a device that may radiate a magnetic field? The compass will not operate properly inside or around items that radiate a magnetic field like metal buildings or cars. 3. Is the eTrex Summit using the GPS to provide heading information? Press and hold the PAGE key to reactivate the Electronic Compass. Appendix G Troubleshooting 61

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Troubleshooting
Appendix G
If the eTrex Summit does not turn on:
Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and if the battery terminals are clean.
If it takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix:
1. There may be large obstacles overhead. Move to a new location with a clear view of the
sky.
2. See “Satellite Reception Tips” on page 62.
eTrex Summit coordinates do not match the location on your map:
Check to make sure the eTrex Summit is configured to use the same datum as your map. See
page 44.
The Electronic Compass heading is incorrect:
1.
Have you changed batteries?
Remember that the compass needs to be recalibrated every
time that the batteries are changed. See page 2 for the compass calibration procedure.
2.
Are you inside or around a device that may radiate a magnetic field?
The compass will not
operate properly inside or around items that radiate a magnetic field like metal buildings
or cars.
3.
Is the eTrex Summit using the GPS to provide heading information?
Press and hold the
PAGE
key to reactivate the Electronic Compass.