Garmin eTrex Vista Quick Reference Guide - Page 1

Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Starting to Navigate Basic navigation with your eTrex Vista requires only three steps: mark, move, and return. Mark your location as a waypoint, move a distance away, and then return after choosing one of several methods to help you find your way. To mark a waypoint: 1. P ress in and hold the THUMB STICK for two seconds to display the Mark Waypoint Page. Your current location is marked as a waypoint and automatically assigned a three digit number. 2. The 'OK' button is highlighted so press the THUMB STICK to save the Waypoint. To return to a waypoint using Goto: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Waypoints' and then press. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Nearest' and then press. 4. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint and then press to display the Information Page. 5. With the on-screen 'Goto' button highlighted, press the THUMB STICK to activate the Goto navigation feature. To move about with the Map Page: 1. U se the PAGE button to access the Map Page and view the new waypoint. Press the ZOOM IN button to get a more detailed view of the map. 2. Walk or drive around for a few minutes, make a right or left turn, then continue for a few more minutes and then stop. The 'position icon' shows your location and the dotted line shows your path of travel (a Track). Position Icon showing your current location Track Line The newly marked Waypoint Find Menu Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Basic Navigation Basic Navigation Returning to Waypoint with a Goto To finish your return: 1. T he Navigation Page displays the 'Bearing Pointer' indicating the direction to go. Because you can't always travel in a straight line, refer to the Bearing Pointer from time to time. When possible, turn in the direction the Bearing Pointer directs. Options Menu Button 2. Use the PAGE button to move to the Map Page to see your location marked by the Position Icon and a straight dark line leading to the waypoint. Move back and forth between the Map Page and the Navigation page to check your progress and verify your bearing. 3. To stop navigating, highlight the Options Menu button on either page, press the THUMB STICK, select 'Stop Navigation', and then press the THUMB STICK. Changing the Waypoint Name or Symbol You can personalize a Waypoint by changing the Name field and map Symbol field to make them easier to recognize. To change the Waypoint symbol or name: • Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint symbol field and then press to display the symbol list. Use the THUMB STICK to move up and down the list to highlight a symbol and then press to place the symbol in the symbol field. Waypoint Symbol Field Waypoint Name Field • Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint name field and then press to display the keyboard. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired characters and then press. Repeat the process until you are through, highlight 'OK', and then press the THUMB STICK to save the name and close the keyboard. The Data Entry Keyboard A Goto on the Navigation Page Map Page on a Goto Map Page Options Menu Clearing the Track Log and Elevation Plot After you have navigated a few times over the same area, the map display may become difficult to read, cluttered by the recorded tracks. Clear the Track Log to clean the screen and clear the Elevation Plot of the Track Log shown on the Altimeter Page. To clear the Track Log: 1. U se the PAGE button to access the Main Menu and highlight 'Tracks'. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to display the Tracks Page. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the 'Clear' button and then press to display the 'Yes/No' prompt. Highlight 'Clear' and press the THUMB STICK. 4. Highlight 'Yes' and press the THUMB STICK to clear the Track Log and the Pressure or Elevation Plot. Track Log Page © Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries Part Number: 190-00219-01 Rev. D Printed in Taiwan VISTA QUICK START GUIDE Internal GPS Antenna Thumb Stick External Power/Data Connector (on back) Page Button Power Button Battery Compartment (on back) LCD Display (with Backlight) Waterproof Case Step-by-Step Instructions to Get You Started (Turn this page and begin with Step 1)