Garmin eTrex Camo Quick Start Guide   - Page 1

eTrex Description 1 eTrex Description 2 UP Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery Compartment eTrex Buttons eTrex Setup eTrex Setup eTrex Buttons The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust Contrast on the SkyView Page • Zoom in and out on the Map Page • Cycle through trip computer data on the Pointer Page The ENTER Button: • Confirms data entry or menu selections • Displays Options on main pages • Press and hold the ENTER button to activate the Mark Waypoint Page 3 Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at the back of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. Insert the batteries into position observing proper polarity. Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise. Battery Cover 5 Finding Your Current Position Before you can actually use your eTrex for navigation, you must first obtain a fix on your current position. To do this, take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the POWER button to turn the unit on. You'll see the Welcome Page for a few seconds while the eTrex performs a self-test, followed by the SkyView Page. The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite signals to find your location. When you see the "READY TO NAVIGATE" message on the Satellite Page, eTrex has found your location.  NOTE: The first time you use your eTrex, it could take up to five minutes to find your location. After the first time use, eTrex only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to find D-ring your location. If the eTrex does not display your local time (bottom of the Menu Page), follow the instructions in the Getting Started section of your Owner's Manual to set the correct time. The PAGE Button: • Switches display pages • Allows you to exit/quit a function The POWER Button: • Press and hold to turn the unit on/off. • Press to turn the display backlight on/off. 4 Selecting a Page All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on five main "pages" (or display screens). These pages are the SkyView, Map, Pointer, Trip Computer, and Menu. Once power is applied, press the PAGE button to switch between pages. PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE SkyView Map Pointer Trip Computer Menu Welcome Page SkyView Page "Ready To Navigate" 6 Backlighting and Contrast To turn the backlighting on, press and release the POWER button from any screen. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds to save battery power. To adjust the screen contrast, press the PAGE button until you see the SkyView Page. Press the UP button to make the screen darker, press the DOWN button to make the screen lighter.