Garmin eTrex Legend H Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. IN/OUT ZOOM ENTER/ ROCKER MENU/FIND QUIT/PAGE POWER/ Backlight 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 highlighted slider. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Key Functions MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the Options Menu for the current page. Press and hold to display the Find Menu. ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up, down, right, or left to move through lists; highlight fields, on-screen buttons, or icons; move the map panning arrow. Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen messages. Press in and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista H only). POWER/Backlight key Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release for backlighting or to view time, date, and battery capacity. Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring ¼ turn counter-clockwise and removing the cover. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. To select the battery type: 1. Press MENU twice > Setup. 2. Select System > Battery Type. 3. Select the battery type. Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the eTrex Legend H or Vista H for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. To extend battery life: • Turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for navigation. • Decrease the level of the backlight by quickly pressing and releasing the POWER key. Getting Started To turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. To acquire GPS satellite signals: 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the eTrex on. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, "Acquiring Satellites" appears until enough signals are acquired to fix its location. Using the Status Bar: The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit is powered externally. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained, and a 3D fix is attained.