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Garmin Venture GPS Receiver User Manual

1. point to which you are navigating Detail Most More Normal Less or Least controls how much map detail you see This setting only applies to a map feature set to Auto Those features which have a specified scale or are turned Off are unaffected by this setting Lat Lon Grid On or Off turns the lattitude and ongitude grid lines on or off Tracks Saved Tracks and Track Log Scale options Off Auto or 20 ft 500 miles sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales Goto Line Bearing or Course determines which pointer displays Map Features Points of Interest Waypoints Scale options Off Auto or 20 ft 500 miles sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales Text Points of Interest Waypoints Text sizes None Small Medium or Large control the screen size of the name MapSource Info displays a list of either pre loaded POI data or downloaded MapSource Points of Interest detail Check box check mark determines if map data is displayed on the map page To use Setup Map options 1 Select Setup Map from the Options Menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Map Setup Page Highlight the desired sub page button to display the featu
2. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund 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 instruc tions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs vi Introduction Garmin Limited Warranty Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verifica tion To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd 1200 East 151st Street Unit 4 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Romsey SO51 9DL U K Phone 913 397 8200 Phone 44 1794 519944 FAX 913 397 0836 FAX 44 1794 519222 Product Registration Help us to be
3. Note FISHING WITH DAVE Calendar Page Calendar E x Set To Current Date Delete Notes DEC 08 SHTHTFS 123456 Space JAF Shift XYZ Calendar Page Keyboard and Message Block Accessories Hunt amp Fish je Date 09 AUG 02 Location Current Location Prediction Good Day Best Times 12 418 02 418 01 00 03 00 Good Times 06 52 07 524 07 116 08 11 Hunt amp Fish Page Current Location Use Map Use Find Menu New Location Options 48 Hunt and Fish This feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen location and date To set the date 1 Highlight the date field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data entry of individual characters To display the current date highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Use Current Date option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate To set the location 1 Highlight the Location field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the New Loca tion options list 2 Highlight the option desired and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate If you choose Current Location the field values displayed on the page reflects the times at your current loca tion 3 If you choose Use Map a map page displays Use the map p
4. Route Waypoint Options Menu Route E x HOME DOCK ft HOME amp DOCK Favorites Cities Points of Interest Leg Dist y d Dist To Pt y ee d Navigate Using the Find Menu to change a Route Waypoint 35 Routes Options Route x GROCERY N 38 51 336 H W094 47 950 95 5 20 overzoom Moving a Route Waypoint by clicking and dragging Review Remove Next Add Turns Map Page Route Options Route a x N 38 5 1 342 NE IW0949 47 946 40 9 GAS ti Abb HOME BROCERY SCHOOL N an 20 overzoom Adding a Route Waypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page 36 To move a route waypoint 1 Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint Highlight the Move option and press in on the THUMB STICK to select the waypoint Use the THUMB STICK to move the waypoint up or down in the list Press in on the THUMB STICK to leave the waypoint in the new list order Adding or Editing from the Route Map Page You can use the panning arrow with the Route Map Page displayed to add or edit route waypoints To add a waypoint at either end of a route 1 Select the Route from the Routes List and press the THUMB STICK in to display the Route Page Highlight the on screen Map button at the bottom of the page and press
5. eTrex Venture personal navigator owner s manual and reference guide Copyright 2001 2002 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content with out obligation to notify any person or
6. Atlantic No US Central US Eastern ma US Hawaii Daylight US Mountain US Pacific 90S Other Options Time Zone Options 41 Setup Options Units Page Units ax The Units features are best used by individuals with Position Format a working knowledge of map grids and datums To learn a more about these subjects visit the National Imagery and ae Mapping Agency at http Avww nima mil or inquire at Distance Speed your library Sa t Speed Position Format Allows you to choose from Feet different grid formats The default position format hddd mm mmm displays the latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes and is most commonly used Map Datum Offers a selection of nearly all map J 08 59 238 C datums in common use Every map is based on a map eee datum a reference model of the earth s shape and is Disease usually listed in the title block of the map If you are com inddd mmomm paring GPS coordinates to a paper map chart or other hddd mm ss s reference the map datum in this field must match the Patra horizontal map datum used to generate the map or other EOV Hungarian Grid reference The default datum is WGS 84 World Geodetic eke Survey 1984 If a map does specify a datum use the Irish Grid options list to find datums applicable to the region of the Position Format map selecting the one that provides the best positioning Options Menu at
7. Hardee s Sonic Drive In Wendy s Baskin Robbins Ice Cre Back Yard Burgers Sonic Drive In 5 0 9 2795 Distance Bearing NOTE Saving a Point of interest as a waypoint gives the waypoint a meaning ful name Nearest Fast Food List Point of Interest Food Drink Fast Food fn Mc Donald s 1600 S Hamilton Cir Olathe KS 66061 913 780 5945 Distance 0 9 Bearing 279 E Ho _ OK Point of Interest Info Page 31 Find Options Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination City x The Goto function allows you to create a direct route Springfield Missouri to a destination waypoint city or point of interest United States of Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item America Hees use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for guidance To activate a Goto Large City 1 Use the Find Menu to access the Information Page 4412 for any desired destination and use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Goto button 2 Press in on the THUMB STICK to start navigation 3 Observe the Navigation Page it displays the name of your destination the distance from your current ocation and a Bearing Pointer indicating the direction you should travel The time required to each your destination displays when you begin to ravel and establish a predicted rate of movement The Data
8. Renaming a Waypoint 24 26 Replacement Battery Cover 51 Reset 20 Restart Search 7 Restore Defaults 11 17 20 Route Adding Find Menu item 33 Creating 33 Definition of 8 Editing 34 37 Navigating 37 38 Options 34 38 Restore settings 34 Q Route continued Route Page 23 Using 33 RTCM In 44 RTCM In NMEA Out 44 RTCM In Text Out 44 S Satellite Page 4 7 Saved Tracks 14 Saving the Track Log 39 40 Selecting a Waypoint 28 Serial Number vii Setting the Correct Time Zone 22 41 Setup and Features 1 Setup Map 11 14 Setup Map Options 15 Setup Menu 41 Setup Page 22 23 Setup the Navigation Page 18 Show Data Fields 11 13 avigation Status 11 13 Software Version operating 23 45 Specifications 50 Speed Data Field 14 18 21 52 Maximum 52 Moving Avg 52 Overall Avg 52 Units 42 Stop Navigation 11 13 17 Storage iv Sunrise 14 18 21 52 Sunrise At Point 38 Sunset 14 18 21 52 Sunset At Point 38 Sun and Moon 46 Symbol Map List 24 System Page 45 T Text 15 Text Out 44 THUMB STICK 2 Time Format 41 Icon 22 Of Day 14 18 21 52 Page 41 Status 45 Time Date and Backlighting Status 45 Zone 41 To Course 14 18 21 53 TracBack 39 40 Tracks Definition of 8 Log 14 39 40 Options 14 Page 23 Track Up 6 14 Transferring Map Data 54 Trip Computer 4 8 19 21 Trip Odometer 14 18 21 53 Trip Time Moving 14 18 21 53 Stopped 14 18 21 53 Total 14 18 21 53 Trou
9. from 20 feet to 500 miles The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit allow you to zoom in or out on the map Pressing and holding these buttons causes the scale to change rapidly instead of changing in increments The IN button displays less area but more map detail while detail he OUT button shows you a larger area with less map A Status Window at the top of the page provides you with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information The Main Page GARIN Subway Sandwiches amp Salads Suwen CATFI Zoom In GARMIN HEHP 120 foapsource Zoom Out Map Features 1 2 200 mapsource overzoom Map Scales A Accuracy Circle i3 Panning Arrow Map Pointer 10 The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direc tion of movement as a triangular Position Icon in the center of the map The basemap displays the map scale and cities Use the ZOOM IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail Press and hold to ZOOM the map scale rapidly The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the Units field of the Unit Setup Page not to be confused with the Map Setup Page If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer ac
10. 21 or 23 gt The temperature rating for the eTrex Venture may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures External power can only be applied using the Garmin Auto Power Adapter or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter These cables contain a 12 Vdc to 3 Vdc voltage regulator Modifications or other applications voids the product warranty Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Venture in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting and the electronic compass significantly reduces battery life Different brands of batteries vary in performance 50 To obtain accessories see your local dealer or visit the Garmin web site at www garmin com and click on How To Buy Automotive Mounting Bracket Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash Shown at right Carry Lanyard Provides convenient method for car rying the eTrex Venture Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit Included Carrying Case Protects the eTrex Venture and permits use while in the case Carrying Holster Allows easy access to the eTrex Venture when clipped on a belt Cigarette Lighter Adapter Provides eTrex Venture power from an automobile cigarette lighter Data Cable Wiring harness Bare wire connections for data input output Handlebar Mounting Bracket Allo
11. Fields at the bottom of the page displays information relative to your travel as appropriate for he type of data selected to appear in those fields 4 Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access he Map Page and observe your movements and a dark line indicating the direct path from your cur ent location to your destination Springfield 1 4 1 n mhil S iN 5 Use the Bearing Pointer on the Navigation Page to maintain travel in the right direction and observe distance and time information to monitor your progress Navigation Page Mop see at 6 When you are close to your destination an Arriving at Destination message appears If you move past the destination the Bearing Pointer reverses and the og distance display increases To stop navigation SpAngfield 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the ar id top of the Navigation or Map Page and press in on Trip Odom Time of Day the THUMB STICK 30 01 23 2 Select Stop Navigation then press in on the ue Page Goto THUMB STICK Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a seq ich lead you to your final destination The eTrex Venture stores 20 routes up to 50 waypoints A route can be created and fied from the Route Page and waypoints can be a route from the Find Menu More complex routes can of intermediate waypoints wh be created using a PC and M pSource Poi
12. Garmin navigation information MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM and the PC l Interface Cable with RS 232 serial port connector sup MES est anexelleni plied with this unit Follow detailed instructions for medium for storage and safety backup of Personal Waypoints Routes and Saved Tracks data transfer in the MapSource Users Manual See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin website at www garmin com for information Transferring Map Data You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex Venture from a Garmin MapSource CD ROM The eTrex Venture can accept up to 1 MB of POI data from MapSource Points of Interest program loaded on a PC and connected to the eTrex Venture Data Port For this function you need the eTrex PC Data Cable provided with your unit To transfer data 1 Remove the Power Data Port cover on the back of the unit by lifting up on the protective cover on the back of the unit 2 Connect the cable connector to the back of the eTrex Venture by orienting the slot on the connector with the indexing bar on the back of the unit Then slide the con nector in place 3 Connect the remaining serial port connection on the cable to the PC serial port 4 Turn on the eTrex Venture and follow instructions for map data transfer provided in the MapSource User s Manual NOTE The eTrex Venture s interface mode must be set to Garmin in order to transfer waypoints routes tracks or Points of Interest us
13. Goto Map or OK options Find Ex Finding a Point of Interest Nearest You can use the Find Points of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public Gardner KS i building park etc However you must have transferred Stilwell KS Bucyrus KS a MapSource Points of Interest map to the eTrex Ventures Leamood re map database otherwise this option displays grayed out onticello KS and is not functional zarah KS Lies Shawnee KS Here is a list of Point of Interest categories pe Sota kS Food amp Drink Transportation oe Lodging Emergency amp Govt aring Attractions Manmade Places Find List for Nearest Cities Entertainment Water Features Points of Interest x Shopping Land Features Food amp Drink Services Lodging Some items on the above list may not appear unless those Attractions particular Points of Interest have been downloaded into the eTrex Entertainment Venture GPS using MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM Shopping Services Transportation Emergency amp Gov Manmade Places Points of Interest List 30 In many instances these categories are subdivided into types such as in the instance of Food amp Drink When you select Food and Drink from the list of catego ries you are then presented with a list of types which includes All Types and cuisine options such as American Asian Barbecue Chinese and many more Inf
14. List insert a new waypoint on the route list Select the row where you want the new waypoint inserted before Press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight Insert and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu and select a new waypoint city exit point of interest etc With the new waypoint highlighted press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint and then select the on screen OK button to add it to the route remove a waypoint from the route list Select the waypoint that you want to remove from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu Highlight Remove and press in on the THUMB STICK to remove the waypoint from the list change a route waypoint Select the waypoint that you want to change from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu Highlight Change and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu or create a new waypoint and add it to the Waypoints list Select a new waypoint access its Information Page and press the on screen OK button to replace the old route waypoint Routes Options HWY 68 CHILES Hwy 68 Hwy 68 Wagstaff Spring Hill Gardner Bucyrus De Soto Chiles Leg Dist Leg Time f E y eft mas mn Navigate Route Page with Waypoint List
15. Map Page 37 Routes Options Distance To Pointi ETA To Point ETE To Point Leg Course Leg Distance Leg Time Pointer Sunrise At Point Leg Dist Daa 452 852 Data Field Options Menu Route X HOME EXITM213 HOME Gardner Bucyrus Westport Square Exit MM 213 Dist To Pt Leg Dist 542 10 1 Navigate We Distance to Point vs Leg Distance To view Leg informa tion highlight the end waypoint on a leg 38 3 Move to the Map Page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location 4 Begin moving watching directional information on the Navigation Page or progress on the Map Page To stop navigation 1 Highlight the Stop Navigation option on either the Navigation or Map page or select the Stop button on the Route Page Data Fields for the Route Page When navigating a Route the data displayed in the data fields on the Route Page may be customized to provide useful navigation information that is specifically related to route navigation Data options for Route Page only include Distance to Point The distance from your current location to a route waypoint ETA To Point Estimated Time of Arrival at a route waypoint in sequence ETE To Point Estimated Time Enroute to a route waypoint Leg Course The line of travel between two route waypoints Leg Distance The distance
16. Moving Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed To display current position in 2 different posi tion formats at the same time 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Select Location lat lon to display your current position in the lattitude and longitude format 3 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the next data field of choice and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 4 Select Location selected to display your current position in a different format e g MGRS UTM or Loran TD In order to see a different position format in this field you will need to change this option by going to MAIN MENU then SETUP then UNITS Refer to p 42 for additional help Trip Computer Options To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed d tee Data Field Options Menu Trip Computer aj Location N 38 51 338 H094 47 93 1 8970 16351 0 1b HY 492338 6 Heading Odometer 00000 7 1 Speed Max Speed O 50 Moving Avg Overall Avg M i awh Ash Your current position can be displayed in two different posi tion formats at the same time 21 The Main Page Main Menu Elo To f Mark Find The Main Menu Page with gt Feature Icons and
17. Status Window at the top of the page shows you the name of your destination the distance and the time to go Two Data Fields are provided and can be programmed to display a variety of navigation data When you are not on an active Goto Track or Route in other words not traveling to a recorded destination the window at the top of the page displays the status of the GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your current position The Compass Ring displays your heading while you are moving but the data fields at the bottom of the page will not display any destination related data such as Estimated Time of Arrival 16 Navigation Navigation Page Options The options include Navigation i Stop Navigation Big Numbers Stop Navigation Grayed out unless you are navigating on a Goto Track or Route Bearing Pointer Course Pointer Toggles between Bearing always directed at destination and Course distinctive with dots across center of compass shows amount of correction needed to be back on course Big Numbers Big Compass toggles to display data fields in large text format while removing the Status Window and reducing the size of the compass ring Speed Heading Restore Defaults Returns options and data field choices to factory designations Navigation Page At the bottom of the page are two data fields that Options Meru are user programmable with a choice o
18. Stops navigating to a destination Hide Nav Status Show Nav Status Removes the navigation status window to expand the map area or inserts the navigation status window Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields Removes or inserts two programmable data fields at the bottom of the page and expands or reduces the map area Setup Map Displays the Setup Map Pages which allows you to tailor the map to your requirements such as changing text size map orientation and map detail Measure Distance Displays the distance from one point on the map to another Restore Defaults Returns the Map Page to the original factory settings defaults To select a map page option 1 Highlight the Option Menu on screen button at the top right of the display screen and then press in on the THUMB STICK to open the menu 2 Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate the option 3 To close without making a selection move the THUMB STICK to the left or right or press the PAGE button Options On screen Map Page Options Menu button Stop Navigation Hide Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Map Page Options Menu with Pan Map selected When no active navigation is being used Stop Navigation cannot be selected If Show Data Fields is selected it is replaced by the Hide Data Fields option The Set
19. a known point If necessary you also may choose the User datum for custom designed grids Tokyo Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok Distance Speed You can choose from four units of measure to display your rate of travel e g in Yards WGS 72 Elevation You can choose from two units of mea sure to display your elevation Zanderij RRT User Map Daturt plions To select Units Page options 1 For all fields on this page highlight the field and then press the THUMB STICK to display the Feet Meters Options Menu for the field Elevation Options 2 Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press the THUMB STICK to place it in the field Distance Speed Options 42 Display Page You can adjust the amount of time that the backlight ing feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast Backlighting Timeout Choose from Stays On to delays of 15 seconds 30 seconds one or two minutes before timing out Contrast Adjustment Can be adjusted from light to dark using the slider adjacent to the contrast bar To set the backlighting timeout 1 Highlight the Backlight Timeout field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display options 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate it To adjust the contrast 1 Highlight the contrast slider and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate 2 Move the THUMB STICK up or down to move the slider until th
20. between two route waypoints Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next Pointer Direction pointer to a route waypoint Sunrise At Point Time of sunrise at a route waypoint Sunset At Point Time of sunset at a route waypoint To select data field options 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight a data field and then press in to display the Data Field Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option and then press in to enter the option in the data field Using Track Logs The eTrex Venture draws an electronic bread crumb trail on the Map Page as you travel along This bread crumb trail is the Track Log The Track Log contains information about points along its path including time and position The eTrex Venture uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track The TracBack feature allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints When you are ready to return to where you started the eTrex Ven ture takes you back by following the Track Log that you left behind You can save a total of ten tracks in the unit memory The Track Log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a satellite location fix and the Track Log feature is turned on When you no longer need a Track Log you can press the on screen Clear button to remove it If you want to keep a record of a certain track log or use the Trac
21. data field 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option 3 Press in on the THUMB STICK to select the option and place it in the data field To access the page Options Menu 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu on screen button and press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate 3 To activate individual Reset options highlight the item on the list and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place or remove the check mark 4 Highlight the Apply button with the THUMB STICK and press it in to activate all checked items on the list NOTE Use care when choosing the Delete options as all stored Tracks Waypoints and Routes can be permanently deleted when resetting the Trip Computer Trip Computer Page Data Fields The list of data field options with definitions is in Appendix C pages 52 53 Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Heading Location lat lon Location selected Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time
22. format is supported by the eTrex Venture and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices NMEA 0183 Version 3 0 Approved Sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The Garmin GBR 21 and GBR 23 are the recom mended beacon receivers for use with the eTrex Venture 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 Venture may be hard wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable see Appendix B for more information Refer to the wiring diagram and the eTrex Venture unit data connection illustrated below The PC Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your eTrex Venture to a PC compatible computer serial port eTrex Venture Connector Se z 6 2z 2 8 6 6 a S m F 3 a n 5 A Data In O Power WC lt 3 3 3 8 G A Data Cable 56 A Accessories 51 Accessories Menu 46 Accessories Page 23 Accuracy Circle 10 Activate a Goto 32 Alignment Bar 2 Amount of Memory Used 45 Area Calculator 49 Arrow Panning 2 10 12 29 Automotive Mounting Bracket 51 Auto Zoom 14 Av
23. in the signal bar beneath the skyview It is helpful to orient the unit antenna toward the WAAS satellite shown in the skyview To learn more about the WAAS System access the Federal Aviation Administration web site http gps faa gow 5 Satellite Options Satellite Track Up New Elevation New Location Satellite Page Options Menu Highlight the on screen button at the top of the page amp press in on the THUMB STICK Satellite Use With GPS Off Track Up New Elevation New Location The Satellite Page Options Menu GPS Off GPS Off Message North Up Skyview Orientation The Satellite Page options include Use With GPS Off Use this option when you are indoors a clear view of the sky is obstructed or you want to save battery power You can enter data create outes etc but cannot navigate in this mode Track Up North Up You can orient the satellite skyview by selecting Track Up your direction of ravel or North Up the satellite skyview oriented to he north New Elevation You can manually enter a new more accurate elevation if known to increase posi ion accuracy New Location If you are more than 600 miles from where you last used the unit select the New Loca ion and then the Use Map options to approximate your location This gives the unit reference informa ion and speeds satellite
24. list ing The By Name list contains every item in the map database for the selected category while the Nearest list contains only those items that are near to your Current Location or the Map Pointer Categories listed by either method displays a choose prompt Find Menu Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Any Map or Find Menu item can be saved as a Waypoint Favorites Cities Points of Interest Find Page using your current location as a point of reference Waypoints X Near Map Pointer By Name Near Map Pointer or By Name Prompt displays when using Map Pointer City Chiles Kansas United States of America Size City Distance 12 3 Bearing S Item Information Page 27 Find Options Find x User Waypoints HOME 4 CAMPGROUND GARMIN GRMEUR GRMPHX GRMTHN ft Distance 0 0 Bearing 309 Waypoint Find List Waypoint x Location Elevation Distance Bearing N 38 51 341 W0949 47 932 1009 27 6 309 Goto EH ok Waypoint Information Page Waypoints Favorites Cities Points of Interest Favorites Category 28 These pages are structured with a set of sub menus and location information pages that guide you through the process of finding locations Use them to construct a Route establish a direct line of tr
25. of Interest POI data must be transferred to the unit using a Garmin MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM See page 54 for more information About WAAS Because the Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is currently under development and is not fully supported by geo stationary satellites effective use of the WAAS feature may be limited by your geographic loca tion in relation to those satellites now in service There are two WAAS satellites in service in geo stationary orbit above the Equator one over the Atlantic Ocean and one over the Pacific Ocean Currently WAAS satellite signal reception requires an absolute clear view of the sky and works best when there are no nearby obstructions such as buildings mountains etc In fact you may not be able to receive or easily maintain a WAAS satellite signal until full satellite support for this program is complete Not enabling WAAS when you cannot receive a signal speeds unit map drawing and conserves battery power See pages 5 and 45 for enabling WAAS and satellite reception techniques Getting Started Features and z The THUMB STICK 5 way Button msm Press in to enter highlighted options and to Function ga confirm messages Move Up Down or Right Left to move through lists highlight fields on screen buttons icons enter data or move the map Internal Antenna panning arrow Press in and hold for two seconds to mark your current location
26. of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or colli sion with property damage and personal injury CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION Introduction Warnings and Precautions Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Do Not Mount Where Driver s Field of Vision Do Not Mount Over Air Bag Panels Do Not Mount in Front of an Air Bag Field of Deployment WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accor dance with California s Proposition 65 If you have any questions or would like additional information please refer to our web site at http www garmin com prop65 Introduction Warnings and Precautions Maintenance CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu racy and performance of al
27. pig Battery Capacity Time Date Routes Tracks and Backlighting Status Bar TO E Setup Accessories Q 02 46 50 6 29 JUL 02 The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Venture s advanced features From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints find map items such as cities Points of Interest etc create routes save tracks setup system operating features or access and use unit accessories Tracks EE To exit these pages highlight the on screen X button and press in on the Main Menu Pages THUMB STICK rhs a E Routes Tracks Accessories Routes Bx ime Accessories TE HONDAY ROUTE Treck Log On on pa es x _Sove _Clear Sun amp Moon Calender __ Saved Tracks _ EEEn al Hunt amp Fish Ares Cok 48 Unused 8 Unused Setting the Correct Time Zone If the time displayed in the field at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match the time for your current location time zone use the Main Menu to access the Setup Pages select the Time Icon and then follow instructions for setting the time on page 41 22 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Venture feature pages The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Venture operation Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page Mark Waypoint Page Allows you to mark and
28. the PAGE button before pressing any other to cancel To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow 1 With the Pan Map feature active move the panning arrow to the map item you want and highlight it Press in and release the THUMB STICK to display the item information page Highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page and then press the THUMB STICK to open the menu Highlight the Save As Waypoint option and press the THUMB STICK to save the map item as a waypoint To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted 1 With the Pan Map feature active move the panning arrow map pointer on the map to the location you want to mark and then press the THUMB STICK The Mark Waypoint Page displays automatically assigning a number to the waypoint Be certain to press and release the THUMB STICK for this operation BE CAREFUL not to press in and hold the THUMB STICK because it marks a waypoint of your current location To create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates lat lon ik Press in and hold the THUMB STICK to access the Mark Waypoint Page Highlight the Location Field on the Mark Waypoint Page press the THUMB STICK and enter the new coordinates using the numerical keyboard Highlight and press OK when finished You may also change the waypoint name and or symbol To move a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu to locate th
29. 0 29 JUL 02 Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 23 Mark Elevation 1012 Soto Map MA Mark Waypoint Page Fast Food Fishing Area v Fitness Center Forest Gas Station Geocache Found Glider Area Golf Course amp Hotel Map Symbol List 24 N 38 51 335 Location 994 47 932 Distance 0 0 The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current or any other location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block man with a flag that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol To mark your current location as a waypoint 1 Press in and hold the THUMB STICK until the Mark Waypoint Page appears You can also access this page by highlighting the Mark Icon on the Main Menu Page and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK It automatically is assigned a 3 digit number To change the name of the waypoint use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint name ield and press it in to choose the appropriate letters or numbers one at a time To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint use he THUMB STICK to highlight the symbol block just above the waypoint name Press the THUMB STICK and choose the symbol of your choice from he available list To save the waypoint highlight OK and press in on he THUMB STICK If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint press
30. 2 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 19 20 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 15 MapSource CD ROMs 15 51 54 Map Datum 42 59 Map Page 4 8 9 10 Map Page Options 11 15 Map Scale 9 10 Marking Location 12 Options 26 Waypoint 23 24 aximum Speed 14 18 21 52 easure Distance 11 15 emory Used 45 GRS 21 odes Demo 45 Normal 45 oving Avg Speed 14 18 21 52 oving a Waypoint 25 36 N ational Imagery and Mapping Agency 42 avigation About 4 8 17 Data Fields 18 Main Page 16 52 Options 18 Route 8 37 earest Waypoints Cities etc 27 32 ew Elevation 6 ew Location 7 MEA 44 50 56 MEA Out 44 ormal Mode 45 orth Reference 43 orth Up 6 14 O Odometer 14 21 52 Off Course 18 21 52 On screen Button 11 12 14 15 20 22 25 26 28 31 33 36 34 37 39 40 46 55 Option Menus 4 Option Menu Button 4 60 Orientation 14 Overzoom 10 P PAGE button 2 Page Setup 14 Pan Map 10 12 PC Interface Cable 51 PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter 51 Performance 50 Physical 50 Pointer 14 18 21 38 52 Points of Interest 15 Point of Interest categories 30 Position Format 42 Position Icon 10 Power 50 Power Data Connector Cover 2 POWER button 2 Power Status 45 Power Status Window 23 Precautions iti iv Product Registration vii Projecting a Waypoint 26 R Receiver Status 5 7 45
31. 6 Projecting a Waypoint 0 0 0 26 Editing Waypoints eee 26 viii Before you begin to explore the eTrex Ventures operat ing features you should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries how the buttons function starting the eTrex Venture adjusting the screen contrast and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Venture immediately Five Main Pages are your primary access to operat ing the eTrex Venture Each page provides either a basic navigation function or access to features which enhance navigation or customize the units operation This manual is arranged on the Main Pages structure with detailed instructions on using the eTrex Venture s features and their options Features include Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol An automatic Track Log with storage capability for 2 048 points or 10 saved Tracks with 250 points each Route building capability with storage for 20 Routes with 50 Waypoints each A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigation data such as speed ETA ETE heading odometer etc A Find Feature for locating Waypoints Cities and Points of Interest POI 1 MB of detailed POI data storage allowing transfer from Garmin MapSource CD ROMs Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability Getting Started Setup and Features Points
32. Back feature clear the Track Log before you start traveling The percentage of memory used by the current track log displays at the top of the page After the Track Log is Cleared it displays zero percent When the last track point bread crumb is dropped the most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent if the default setting Wrap When Full remains selected on the track log setup If it is not selected after the last bread crumb is dropped the Track Log stops To avoid losing track points save the Track Log when it approaches the 99 mark The Saved Track Page displays the track and it also can be displayed on the Main Map Page as you navigate The TracBack feature allows you to retrace your track in both directions Tracks are marked BEGIN and END The Recording Method allows you to control how often the track points bread crumb are dropped It is based on Distance from 0 to 9 99 miles Time up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds or Automatic More Often Normal Less Often or Least Often Use the Options Menu to delete all saved tracks Tracks x Track Log Save _ Clear Saved Tracks JOGGING 1 STORE w 7 Unused Tracks Page Hap al Ready To Navigate Accuracy 17 Feet 001 Hoge 80 overzoom Time of Day 11 17 Track on Main Map Page Heading For effective use of the TracBack feature c
33. XT207 GARDNR STILWL KENETH HOUSE MONDAY ROUTE STANLY CAFE New 13 Unused The Routes Page with a list of Routes and the number of Unused Routes Route ajx MONDAY ROUTE 18733 W 175th St Aubry Kenneth EUS Post Office f Colony Bistro Art G Clore Leg Time H R 3 k Dist m i M I N A Route with list of waypoints Add To Favorites dd To Route Project Waypoint Save As Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Add To Route option from the Find Menu Information Pages 33 Routes Options Remove All E Reverse Route Copy Route Delete Restore Defaults A Route Options Menu Routes ajx ADYNCS SPRNGH CAR CLARE CAR CLARE 1 EXT176 EXT207 GARDNR STIL 1 GARDNR STILWL KENETH HOUSE MONDAY ROUTE STANLY CAFE New 11 Unused Routes List With Two Copied Routes Copied Routes have a T Suffix Do you really want to delete route _No_ a Delete Route Prompt 34 Editing a Route To remove all waypoints 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight the Remove All option and then press in on the THUMB STICK At the prompt Do you really want to remove all waypoints from the route select Yes To reverse the route 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Opti
34. Your current position can be displayed in two different posi tion formats at the same time 18 To Setup the Navigation Page 1 With the Navigation Page displayed use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top right of the page Then press it in to display the menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it To change data fields 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the list of data options 2 Select the desired option from the list and press in on the THUMB STICK Bearing Odometer Course Off Course Current Destination Overall Avg Speed Current Distance Pointer Current ETA Speed Current ETE Sunrise Elevation Sunset Final Destination Time of Day Final Distance To Course Final ETA Trip Odometer Final ETE Trip Time Moving Heading Trip Time Stopped Location lat lon Trip Time Total Location selected Turn Maximum Speed Velocity Made Good Moving Avg Speed Vertical Speed For definitions see Appendix C pages 52 53 Only available when data fields are set to Big Num bers from the Options Menu It is possible on the Naviga tion Page to see your current position with two different position formats at the same time see page 21 for instruc tions Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields Trip Computer Trip Odom 0 Moving Time 00 00 Stop
35. a Area Calculator Start Page Area Calculation _ E x Reset Area Calculator Option 49 Appendix A Specifications Physical Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IPX7 stan dards waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes Size 4 4 H x 2 Wx 1 2 D Weight Approx 5 3 ounces 150 g w batteries Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C operating Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel Acquisition time Approx 15 seconds Approx 45 seconds warm start EZinit cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time AutoLocate 1 second continuous lt 15 meters 49 ft RMS 95 typical 3 5 meters 10 16 ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections lt 3 meters 10 ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections 0 05 meter sec steady state Update Rate GPS Accuracy DGPS USGC Accuracy DGPS WAAS Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Dynamics Performs to specifications to 6 g s Interfaces NMEA 0183 RTCM 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Antenna Built In patch Power Input Two 1 5 volt AA batteries3 0 5 watts max Up to 18 hours of typical use in Battery Saver mode4 Power Consumption Battery Life Specifications are subject to change without notice Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability program With optional Garmin Differential Beacon Receiver Input such as Garmin GBR
36. a Show on Map option and on screen buttons for Map OK and TracBack To enable the TracBack feature highlight the TracBack button and then press in on the THUMB STICK This displays the TracBack Menu with two options Highlight the desired option To Begin ning or To End and then press in on the THUMB STICK to enable Access the Map Page or the Navigation Page to navigate the Track To use Track Log Setup options 1 Highlight the Tracks Page Options Menu button at the top of the page and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the menu Highlight the Tracks Log Setup option and then press in on the THUMB STICK You can check the Wrap When Full option by highlighting it and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK You can highlight the Record Method and Interval fields and press in on the THUMB STICK to display their options Interval options change to accommo date the Record Method choices See page 39 for a description of these options The Setup Menu The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Venture to your personal preferences You can choose time settings units of measure display backlighting and contrast settings heading measurement interface options and system operating mode By highlighting the icons on the Setup Menu and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK you can display the Setup Page for each of the menu items Tim
37. a certain date time and location with times for sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset On screen buttons at the bottom of this page allow you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop it at a given date The first button on the left ani mates the overhead display of the sun and moon and you can view positions for any given date by observing the date field and stopping movement when the desired date is displayed You can also display the different phases of the moon by pressing the center button and then the far right stop button when the desired date appears To set the date and time 1 For the Date and Current Time highlight each field then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data entry of individual characters To display the current date and time highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Use Current Time option and then press in on the THUMB STICK To set the location 1 Highlight the Location field and then press the THUMB STICK to display the New Location options list Highlight the option desired and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate If you choose Current Location the field values displayed on the page displays your location If you choose Use Map a map page displays Use the map pointer to identify the desired location and then press in on the THUMB STICK If you choose Use Find Menu follow instruction
38. a location defined by the Panning Arrow Map Pointer You can also save it as a waypoint or add it to an existing route Find Options Find aA Favorites 4 EeaWest Glen 18 Theatr Boulevard Drive In Stilwell Kenneth Distance 10 07 Bearing 007 Favorites List City ajx Monticello Kansas United States of America Size Unknown Distance 10 2 Bearing 346 Soto EE ok City Information Page 29 Find Options To find a city 1 Use the THUMB STICK to select the Cities option then press it in to display the find By Name or find ri x by Nearest prompt Selecting By Name displays Cities the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list KANM______________ of cities Kane IL i 2 If using find By Name begin spelling the name palin Lig HO of the city by using the keyboard When you have Kansas City KS entered enough characters to define the name a kain Ag i match list displays If you are using find By Nearest jl scroll through the list to find the city you want Use AIBICI 41 gt Back_111213 the THUMB STICK to select the desired city from D E F G H Space 4 5 6 N ae IJIKIL M Shift 718 9 the list and then press it in to display the Informa MoPar ok o tion Page for that city 5 a ETE Nae 3 With the Information Page displayed you can select
39. acquisition To select the Use With GPS Off option 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Use With GPS Off option and then press it in to activate c The eTrex Venture stops tracking satellites and should not be used for navigation However the next time you turn the unit on it returns to Normal GPS operation To select Track Up or North Up 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight either the Track Up or North Up option depending on which is currently in use and press in on the THUMB STICK to activate To enter a new elevation 1 Use the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu Satellite 2 Highlight New Elevation and then press in on the Options THUMB STICK 3 Enter the desired elevation by using the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired numerals and press ing it in Highlight OK and press in to complete entry Use With GPS Off Track Up New Elevation To enter a new location 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option x D enu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu 01 02 03 13 20 25 27 31 __ 2 Highlight New L
40. as a waypoint The PAGE button e Press to cycle through main pages The POWER button e Press and hold to turn the unit On Off e Press to toggle display backlighting On Off Display Power Data Connector Cover External Power and Data Connector with Alignment Bar The ZOOM IN OUT buttons e When on the Map Page press to Zoom in and out e When on the Satellite Page press to adjust the screen contrast The FIND button Press to access the Find Menu Installing the lanyard 7 A NOTE The eTrex Venture is designed to a Battery be held and operated in the left hand but Lanyard Compartment F Slot Cover it can be held and operated using the right hand as well to suit your preference Installing the Batteries The eTrex Venture operates on two AA batteries not included which are placed into the back of the unit Rechargeable Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed To install batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit Turn the D ring 1 4 turn counter clock wise amp pull away 2 Insert batteries observing the polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn clockwise Battery Compartment D ring Battery Cover Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display screen you can adj
41. avel Goto or when gathering information Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Venture can be found by selecting the Waypoint option from the Find Menu You can find a waypoint rom the list of waypoints using the By Name or Nearest options as explained on the previous page When selected rom the list the waypoint displays on the Waypoint Information Page The Waypoint Information Page displays the waypoint name or number a map symbol the location in at lon elevation distance bearing and three on screen buttons for Goto Map and OK functions To find a waypoint 1 Use the THUMB STICK to select the Waypoint option from the Find List and then press it in to display a prompt to select By Name or Nearest Select then press the THUMB STICK to display the Waypoints List 2 Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired waypoint from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that waypoint 3 With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto to create a direct line of travel to the waypoint Select Map to view the waypoint loca tion on the map or select OK to close the page 4 Use the Options Menu to add the waypoints to the Favorites list add it to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location view sun and moon and best fishing and hunting time informa tion for this
42. avigating a Route cece 37 38 Features and Button Function Data Fields for the Route Page 38 Battery Installation 0 0 Tracks Options cecceesceesseeseesteeeeeees 39 40 Backlighting and Contrast c ccceseeeeee Setup Options Time Page The Main Pages Units Page ain Page Basics wiiren r A 4 Display Page Satellite Heading Page p The Main Page i i 5 Intertace E E eto OPKOMS trii re R 6 7 System PAPE scsscarceseansaciasssuvesdeaasseneesnns Navigating Accessories avigating with eTrex Venture 8 Sun and Moon Map Calendar Page The Main Page nas andannisssansnaspe 9 10 Hunt and Fish Page 48 OpHONS vs 11 15 Area Calculator Page cccceeseeeneees 49 Using the Pan Map Option 0 00 12 Stop Navigation oo 13 Appendices 2i Hide Show Navigation Status 13 Appendix A Specifications 0 50 Hide Show Data Fields Appendix B Accessories cececece 51 S E asec severe Appendix C Data Field Definitions 52 53 The Measure Distance Option 15 Appendix A na SETUP soresrsserssee 4 igati ppendix E Troubleshooting 0 0 The Ma Pa sommes 16 Appendix F Wiring Diagram OPUONS na aaa ae 17 18 Index ose stetcrectnseetstietettete Trip Computer The Mai Opti Main Menu The Main Page cscs anra 22 Setting the Correct Time Zone 22 Using the Main Menu cee 23 ALK OPUONS iinan iori 24 2
43. bleshooting 55 Tum 14 18 21 53 Turning GPS Receiver off 6 U Units Page 42 Unit I D Number 45 Use With GPS Off 6 7 Using Find Menu 27 Goto 32 Main Menu 23 61 Using continued Map Page 9 10 Route 33 Track Log 39 40 UTM 21 A4 Velocity Made Good 14 18 21 53 Vertical Speed 14 18 21 53 View Hunt and Fish 48 Sun and Moon 46 View Waypoints on Route 35 37 W Warnings iii iv Warranty vi vii Water Immersion v Waypoints 24 27 WGS84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 42 Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS 1 45 Wiring Diagram 56 www GARMIN com vii www nima mil 42 Y Yards 42 Z ZOOM IN 9 10 ZOOM IN button 2 ZOOM OUT 9 10 ZOOM OUT button 2 62 63 64 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin web site at Wwww garmin com GARMIN lt Copyright 2001 2002 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Pil Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151 Street Olathe KS 66062 U S A Europe Ltd Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Garmin rial Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Indus Garmin Corporation Taipei County Taiwan No 68 Jangshu 27d Road Shij www garmin co m Part Number 190 00203 00 Rev D
44. clutter or the scale is such that map features are too densely displayed Some menus and pages have an X Exit on screen button in the upper right corner Appendix E Troubleshooting Guide Remedy Replace batteries Reinstall batteries You must press and hold the POWER button for two seconds Replace batteries Move to a location with a clear view of the sky Move to a location with a clear view and point the unit antenna in the direction of the satellite Set system GPS to Normal and interface to other than RTCM Wait 10 20 minutes for the initial col lection then 1 2 minutes afterwards Access the Map Setup Map option and activate the check box Access the Tracks Page highlight the ON button and press in on the THUMB STICK Use the Map Page Setup Page to reduce map clutter or change the map scale Highlight the on screen button and then press in on the THUMB STICK messages concerning operational characteristics and ledge a message and return to the current feature 55 Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the Setup Interface Page on page 44 of this manual The input output lines on your eTrex Venture unit are RS 232 compatible allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices including PCs differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver The NMEA 0183 version 3 0 interface
45. could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to ji operate this device under Part 15 regulations WARNING For use in vehicles it is the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the eTrex Venture o secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicles operating controls obstruct the drivers view of driving conditions or cause damage or personal injury in he event of an accident Do not mount the eTrex Venture over air bag panels or in the field of air bag deployment Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path toward the driver or passengers causing possible injury Refer to air bag safety precautions con ained in the vehicle owners manual Do not mount the eTrex Venture in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof WARNING For use in vehicles it is the sole respon sibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and not become distracted by the eTrex Venture to the exclusion of safe driving practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Venture while you are driving Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Venture to pay full attention to operation
46. cted destination waypoint city and Point of Interest Track A previous path of travel that has been stored logged in the eTrex Venture A Track allows you to repeat a path or to return to your starting point on the same path using the Garmin TracBack feature Route A path to a destination consisting of interme diate stops along the way waypoints cities highway exits points of interest intersections etc Travel that does not involve navigating on a Goto Track or Route is best explained as travel without entering a destination in the eTrex Venture The Map Page displays your real time movement as you travel with the unit turned on and receiving satellite signals Status Window Map Scale The Main Page Option and Main Page Menu Buttons he Ie a GARDNER BONITA RATE A 207 e A 3 amp jnapsource Position Icon 4 omer SPRING HILL Map Features The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangular Position Icon that is centered on the map As you travel the map display leaves a track log trail of your movements The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit because Garmin fapSource Points of Interest data has been downloaded to the unit from the mapping program on the optional CD ROM To allow you to view the map from different perspectives the scale can be changed
47. ction from your starting location to a destination Current Destination The next waypoint on your route Current Distance The remaining distance to your next waypoint Current ETA The estimated time of day you will arrive at your next waypoint Current ETE The estimated time needed to arrive at the next waypoint on your route Elevation The altitude height above or below sea level Final Destination The last waypoint on your route Final Distance The remaining distance to your final destination Final ETA The estimated time of day you will reach your final destination Final ETE The estimated time needed to reach your final destination Heading Your moving direction Location lat lon Your current GPS position Location selected The lat lon of point defined on map Maximum Speed The maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Moving Avg Speed Average speed while the unit is moving Odometer A running tally of distance travelled based upon the distance between second by second position readings Off Course The distance left or right you are from the original course path of travel Overall Avg Speed Average speed for unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last reset Pointer Indicates the direction to the next destination Speed Your rate of travel can be displayed in miles per hour kilometers per hour or nautical miles per hour Sunrise The time at which the s
48. curate the word overzoom displays just below the map scale In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surrounding the Position Icon The eTrex Venture uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle The smaller the circle the more accurate your location When using the Pan Map feature a small outline arrow Map Pointer can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen A Status Field at the top of the page provides satellite tracking and location accuracy information Two optional Data fields at the bottom of the page can be programmed to provide a variety of travel and navigation information More detailed map features as well as information about those features can be downloaded to the unit from an optional Garmin MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM When using MapSource data the word mapsource displays below the map scale whenever you zoom in to view map details Map Page options allow a variety of operating and custom features for your eTrex Venture ot all of the Map Page options are available at the same time Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected such as Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields The Map Page options are Pan Map Allows you to move the Panning Arrow Map Pointer about on the map Stop Navigation
49. e Page You can set the time to match your location or for a projected location anywhere in the world Time Format Allows you to choose from 12 or 24 hour time format so the clock displays like a standard clock with 12 hour AM and PM cycles or display a 24 hour cycle Military Time Time Zone Can be set to one of the eight US Time Zones or 24 International Time Zones nearest city or geographical region Select Other so you can enter the UTC Time Offset Daylight Savings Time Can be turned On or Off or set to Automatic To set the time 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Main Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Setup Icon and then press it in to display the Setup Menu 3 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Time Icon and then press it in to display the Time Page 4 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Time Zone field then press it in to display the time zone list 5 Highlight a time zone from the list and then press in on the THUMB STICK 6 The correct time displays at the bottom of the page Setup Setup Menu Elx D of Time Units Display Heading S Interface System 03 05 37 sy 29 J0L 02 Setup Menu Time Elx Time Format 12 Hour Time Zone US Central UTC Offset D6HrsOD min Daylight Savings Time Auto Q 03 06 31 29 JUL 02 Time Setup Page Time Format 24 Hour Options US Alaska Yes US
50. e desired contrast has been set Heading Page You can select the type of heading displays the types of North References or enter the magnetic variation Display Allows you to choose from Cardinal Let ters Degrees or Mils North Reference You can choose from True Mag netic Grid or User options If User is chosen you must correct for the Magnetic Variation To select either option 1 Highlight the field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the options 2 Highlight the option and press in on the THUMB STICK to activate Stays On Setup Options Display Ex Backlight Timeout 15 Seconds Contrast E 03 01 28 X 29 JUL 02 Display Page Backlight Timeout 30 Seconds Options 1 Minute 2 Minutes Heading Bx Display Cardinal Letters North Reference Magnetic Magnetic Variation 003 E 04 33 30 23 SEP 02 V Heading Page Display Cardinal Letters Options Mils True aie Magnetic orth Reference Options User 43 Setup Options Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you to choose from different input output serial data formats This feature is Format used when connecting to external NMEA devices a DGPS GARMIN beacon receiver a personal computer etc Effective use of this feature requires a working knowledge of these formats Garmin The proprietary format used to exchange wa
51. e waypoint you want to move On the Waypoint Information Page highlight and press the Map on screen button to display the map for the waypoint With the waypoint highlighted by the panning arrow press in and release the THUMB STICK The word Move displays beneath the panning arrow Use the panning arrow to drag the waypoint to the new location and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it Press the PAGE button before pressing the THUMB STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to the Main Pages Mark Options Map Pointer N 38 53 302 IW094 45 208 US POST OFFICE HOME ft Speed Heading 0 0 map without SW Marking a Waypoint on the highlighting a map item Location K 38 51 336 W094 47 929 Creating a Waypoint by entering coordinates Map Pointer ol N 984 WO94 44 988 FAZOLI S WAL MART XCEL CAR WASH US POST OFFICE 2 HOME f napsource Moving a Waypoint Mout 25 Mark Options on N 38 58 440 Location y094 57 125 Elevation Of Distance ME Bearing 000 Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint Waypoint Symbol Field f HOHE Waypoint Name Field Space 45 6 Shift 1718 Location Elevation Distance Bearing Using the keyboard to edit 26 Projecti
52. enu allows you to add it to the Favorites list add it to a route project a waypoint from it save it as a waypoint view the sun and moon phase from it or view the hunt and fish from it On screen buttons at he bottom of the page allow you to Goto the map item display it on the map or to select OK and return to the Map Page When using the panning arrow pressing the FIND button displays items with the panning arrow map pointer location used as a reference point for nearest items instead of your current location Press the PAGE button to return to the Main Map Page To find details about or Goto a map item 1 Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to the map item that you want to learn more about 2 When the item s name is highlighted press in the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page 3 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight and press the Goto button on the page to navigate to the item Stop Navigation The Stop Navigation option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto Route or Track in progress called a TracBack To stop navigation 1 Select Stop Navigation and then press in on the THUMB STICK When there is no active navigation the Stop Naviga tion option is grayed out and is non functional Hide Show Navigation Status The Hide Nav Status Show Nav Status option allows you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top of the page t
53. erage Speed 14 18 21 B Backlight Status 23 45 Timeout 43 Battery Compartment 2 3 Cover 3 Installation 3 Level Indicator 22 45 Type 3 45 Beacon Receiver Setup 44 56 Bearing 13 14 18 21 52 Bearing Pointer 17 Big Compass 17 Big Numbers 17 20 Buttons About 2 Find 12 27 31 Main Page Menu 4 Map 36 On screen 20 25 26 31 Options Menu 4 Page 4 12 15 23 25 32 41 Power 3 45 Zoom In Out 3 9 10 Button Location Find 2 Button Location continued Page 2 Power 2 THUMB STICK 2 Zoom In Out 2 C Calendar 47 Cancel Goto 32 Carrying Case 51 Carrying Holster 51 Carry Lanyard amp Slot 2 51 Cautions iii iv Cigarette Lighter Adapter 51 Cities By Name 29 30 Nearest 29 30 Cleaning iv Compass Ring 17 Continue Acquiring 7 Contrast Adjustment 43 Set Up 3 Course 13 14 18 21 52 Course Deviation Indicator CDI 17 Course Pointer 17 Creating a Route 33 Current Destination 13 18 21 52 Current Distance 13 18 21 52 Current ETA 13 18 21 52 Current ETE 18 21 52 Current Location 46 D D ring 3 Data Cable 51 Data entry 2 Data Fields 10 11 13 16 20 32 38 44 Data Fields Definitions 52 53 Data options 38 57 Date and Time Setup 45 Status 45 Status Window 23 Daylight Savings Time 41 Delete Note 47 Route 34 Waypoint 27 Demo Mode 45 Destination 13 18 21 Detail Map 14 Differential GPS DGPS 56 Display Backlighting 3 Display Page 43 Distance 13 18 21 42 Dis
54. f different data options The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work inde pendently of the direction of your movement and the n at Clare m direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always O9 ins 38nin 44y points directly to the destination no matter what your current location might be Navigation For example if the arrow is pointing straight up you are going directly to your destination If it points any direction other than up turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direc tion If you are using the Course Pointer option instead and you drift away from the line of travel to your destina tion the Course Deviation Indicator CDI provides graphic indication of drift right or left and displays the distance off course gff Course To Course 10 4 Navigation Page with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator CDD Scale active Use the ZOOM buttons to adjust the CDI scale setting 17 NEN Te hitey a Options Navigation RAMP m 47hrs Db min 750 i Ay NS Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA i Final ETE Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi page list of options Navigation a Location N 3851339 W094 47 931 Location 8970 16351 0 TD HY 49238 6
55. ges or display screens You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Trip Computer and Main Menu Page Map Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button While these five pages provide you with different types of navigation information they all share common features like an Option Menu and a Main Page Menu both of which are accessed by on screen buttons located in the top right corner To display these menus highlight the on screen button and press in on the THUMB STICK a Option Menu Satellite Main Page Menu This menu provide additional Use to go directly to Stop Navigation features or allows youto Map a Main Page and as Hide Nav Status customize the unit to your Navigation an alternate to cycling Hide Data Fields preferences t through the Main Setup Map To exit these and other Trip Computer Pages Measure Distance pop up type menus move the Main Menu Restore Defaults THUMB STICK to the left Double clicking the or right Main Page Menu with the THUMB STICK will toggle between the current and previously viewed main page Satellite The Main Page Option and Main Satellite Page Menu Buttons Status neo Inner Ring Satel lites within 45 angle from vertical Signal Strength bars Ready To Navigate Accuracy 10 Feet Outer Ring Satellites on the horizon Center Satellite overhead Your locat
56. hat lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of GPS positioning When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Nav Status 1 Select Hide or Show from the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK Hide Show Data Fields The Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields option allows you to view two programmable data fields When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Data Fields 1 Select Hide or Show from the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK To program a data field 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the data field and then press it in to display the list of options 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in the data field Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Continued Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Options Map ajm Pan Map Stop Navigation Show Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Stop Navigation Option Map Els PLEASA SANTA FE TRAIL FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOO amp OLATHE A a A IIBSON SHOPPING CENTER amp g PRINCETON GARAIN b o A CALVARY CEMETERY a RE HILLTOP C IHG Y BONITA HEUMAHHS 1 2 fhepsource Map Page with Nav Status and Data Fields Hidden Bearing f Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ET Current ETE Ele
57. hlight the Serial Data Format field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display options 2 Highlight an option and then press in on the THUMB 44 STICK to activate it System Page The System Setup Page allows you to change GPS Choose one of the four GPS options other than Normal to significantly save battery power The Battery Saver mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the Use With GPS Off option stops satellite signal reception altogether The Demo Mode simulates navigation WAAS Switch between Enabled and Disabled See page 5 for an explanation of WAAS capabilities Language Change the display to any of 6 choices Also shown on this page is the Amount of Memory Used Power Status Time Date and Backlighting Status The Memory Used figure refers to the non volatile memory within your unit and cannot be adjusted directly Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any problems The Memory Used does not reflect the 1 MB of memory storage reserverd for MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM The Power Status icon changes from a battery to an electric plug when external power is connected The Backlight icon changes from a dark outline to a bright outline when you press and release the POWER button The Option Menu allows you restore defaults or display the curren
58. in on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Map Page Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to either end of the displayed route until the end waypoint is highlighted Then press it in to display the map Options Menu and select Add Turns This option appears only when highlighting the end point of a route Move the panning arrow to a map item or location where you would like to extend the route and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint Press the on screen Ok button to return to the map page and then press it again to place the new waypoint To add a route waypoint within a route 1 2 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous instruction Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to a route line When the arrow touches the line the line becomes thin Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the word ADD next to the line 3 Drag the line to a map item or other location where Routes Options you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place the new waypoint A waypoint information page displays Press the on screen OK button to save the new waypoint then press it again after returning to the Route Map To review or remove a route waypoint 1 Select the Route from the Routes List and press the THUMB STICK in to display the Route Page Adding a new waypoint within 2 Use the THUMB STICK to high
59. ing 54 MapSource To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide contact Garmin Customer Service at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Symptom Unit does not turn on Unit does not turn ON even with new batteries The unit turns On then turns Off It takes more than ten minutes to get a location fix Cannot access a WAAS system satellite after 2 to 5 minutes Cannot obtain a differential position from WAAS Cannot access Poin Stree of Interest or Intersection Find Lists Cannot view a track being laid down on the map page when traveling Canno on see the panning arrow he Map Page easily Cannot exit a menu or page by moving the THUMB STICK to the left The eTrex Venture is programmed to provide pop up conditions Press in on the THUMB STICK to acknow Probable Cause Batteries are exhausted Batteries may be installed backwards You are pressing and releasing the POWER button Batteries may be nearly exhausted The units view of satellites is obstructed Your view of the satellite is obstructed or you are located too far from satellites currently in service for the Americas System GPS operation is set to some thing other Normal and or interface setting is for RTCM You have not collected enough infor mation from the WAAS satellite MetroGuide map data is not activated The Track Log feature is turned Off There is too much map
60. ion The Satellite Page provides unit is ready for navigation and Tracked and WAAS Enabled coordinates and Elevation Satellite Page with 10 Satellites Being WAAS Satellite is No 35 and D in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites picture of satellite signal tracking tells you when the shows your location coordinates The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current location showing satellites and t horizon aro tical and the center represents d heir assigned numbers The outer ring represents the nd you the inner ring represents a view above you at a 45 angle from ver irectly overhead Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes nd the is received nal bar until a signa taller the sig The Wide Area Augm position fix When enabled the han RTCM entation System WAAS capabil n they appear darkened in The stronger the signal the ity produces a more accurate GPS mode set to Normal and the interface set to other mode this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and hen receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS sa ellite signals and the WAAS satellite numbers Number 33 or above display on the Satellite Page When differential correction data has been received for GPS satellites number 32 or below a D displays
61. l GPS equipment Although the eTrex Venture is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinter preted and therefore become unsafe MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccu rate or incomplete data to some degree This is particu larly true outside the United States where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive Cleaning The eTrex Venture is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Storage Storing alkaline batteries in the unit is not recom mended To reduce the chance for battery leakage remove the batteries when storing the unit for more than six months Do not store the eTrex Venture where prolonged expo sure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result User information such as waypoints routes etc is retained in the units memory without
62. l devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician for help The eTrex Venture does not contain any user service able parts Repairs should only be made by an autho rized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications
63. lear the Track Log before starting a new trip or after saving the Track Log Rename saved Track Logs to help indentify them later 39 Tracks Options Saved Track Ex Name JOG TRACK END 80 overzoom Distance Area 194 3 0 0 ac Show On Map ok Saved Track Page Save Back Through Entire Log Nn ave Track Options TracBack To Beginning TracBack Options V Wrap When Full Record Method Auto Interval Normal Track Log Setup Menu Distance Record Time Method ETCH Options If you choose Auto record you can set the recording interval from More to Least Often You can set recording intervals for Time or Distance 40 as desired To save and use a Track Log 1 Access the Tracks page from the Main Menu The page has On Off buttons a list of tracks and the number of unused tracks You can press in on the on screen Off button to pause track logging When track logging is active the On button appears to be recessed Highlight the Save on screen button and then press the THUMB STICK to display the track log Save Back Through list Use the THUMB STICK to select the time and date that you would like to save the track through Press in on the THUMB STICK to save the track log and display the Track Page The Track Page shows the track name the total distance of the track the number of points along the track
64. light the desired a Route sas and press in to display the Route Page for that Naviogtl l GARMIN GE QF 3 Use the THUMB STICK to move the map panning hs min art arrow to the waypoint you want to review and press in to pop up the Options Menu Select Review or Remove and press in again to either display the Information Page or remove it from the route To view the next waypoint in the route 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 above 2 Place the map panning arrow on the waypoint you are currently viewing and press in to display the Time of Day Options Menu Select Next and press in again to 10 54 N view the next waypoint Navigation Page with Heading ee Reine Navigating a Route earing Pointer Map E SCHOOL 1 7 ofl hrs min A Route can be navigated using the Map Page or the Navigation Page The Map Page displays your movement the route line and waypoints on the route The Naviga tion Page shows compass direction and a bearing pointer To navigate a route GAS 1 Select a route from the Routes List and then press in HOME on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Page FASTFOOD E E a fia SCHOD 2 Highlight the on screen Navigate button at the r bottom of the page and then press in on the GARMIN THUMB STICK to begin navigating the route 20 The screen changes to the Navigation Page joverzoom Continued Navigating a Route on the
65. m the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Introduction Garmin Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work manship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATU TORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you
66. nd a point of interest 31 nd a waypoint 28 nd details about a map item 12 oto a map item 12 de Data Fields 13 de Nav Status 13 insert a new waypoint on the route list 35 mark your current location as a waypoint 24 move a route waypoint 36 move a waypoint 25 navigate a route 37 program a data field 20 project a waypoint 26 emove all waypoints 34 35 estore default settings for the route 34 everse a route 34 eview a waypoint 35 eview or remove a route waypoint 37 eview the area of a saved track 49 save a Track Log 40 save Find Menu item as waypoints 27 save Map Menu item as waypoints 27 select a map page option 11 select a serial data format 44 select data field options 38 select Units Page options 42 Setup the Navigation Page 18 set the backlighting timeout 43 set the date and time 41 46 47 48 set the location 46 48 show Data Fields 13 show Nav Status 13 stop navigating 13 32 38 G ZZ 0p DDDEE How To continued transfer data 54 use Setup Map options 15 use the Measure Distance option 15 use Track Log Setup options 40 view the next waypoint in the route 37 Hunt and Fish 48 I Installing Batteries 3 Lanyard 2 Interface Page 44 Internal Antenna 2 L Language 45 LCD Display 2 Leg Course 38 Leg Distance 38 Leg Time 38 Location lat lon 18 21 52 Location marking 24 Location selected 18 21 52 Loran TD 21 M Maintenance v Main Menu Page 4 Main Pages Main Menu 2
67. ng a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item another waypoint etc allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item To project a waypoint Select a map item from the Find Menu Highlight the Option Menu on screen button at the top of the Information Page and press the THUMB STICK to display the Project Waypoint Page Press the THUMB STICK to display the numeri cal keyboard for entering the distance Move from numeral to numeral pressing the THUMB STICK to enter numbers Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields and then select OK and press the THUMB STICK to complete Editing a Waypoint You can personalize a Waypoint by changing the Name field and Symbol field to make them easier to recognize or can change the coordinates or elevation It can also be deleted To edit a waypoint 1 2 Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint symbol field and then press in to display the symbol list Use the THUMB STICK to move up and down the list to highlight a symbol and then press in to place the symbol in the symbol field Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint name location or elevation fields and then press in to display the keyboard Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired char acter and then press in to select it Repeat the process until you are th
68. nts of program and then transferred To create a route ence each with modi added to Interest to the units memory 1 Access the Routes page from the Main Menu The page has a New button a list of routes and the number of unused routes 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the New button and press it in to display the route Setup Page 3 With an empty row dashed in the route list high lighted press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Find Menu 4 Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu categories and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint city exit point of interest etc Highlight the on screen OK button and press in on the THUMB STICK to place it on the Routes List 5 To add more waypoints to the route repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4 The route is named for the irst and last waypoints on the route You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using the Find To add a Find Menu it Menu em to a route 1 Select an item from the Find Menu and display its nformation Page 2 Display the page Options Menu and select the Add To Route option to display the Routes List 3 Highlight and select the route desired and then press in on the THUMB STICK A Waypoint Added Successfully message displays Routes Routes ADVNCS SPRNGH CAR CLARE EXT176 E
69. ocation and press in on the i OR N_38 51 339 THUMB STICK to display choices of Auto or Use Location ywo94 47 927 ap Elevation 1103 f you choose Auto the eTrex Venture determines Use Map option helps to speed your new location automatically acquisition f you choose Use Map a map page displays with A So ID A New Location x nstructions stating Point to your approximate ocation and press ENTER Use the THUMB STICK to move the map pointer to your location on the map and press it in Sac GARMIN The eTrex Venture relies on satellite signals to provide oe WICHITA navigational guidance so getting a clear view of the sky o is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through sA rocks buildings people metal or heavy tree cover At o OKLA OMA cITY least three satellite signals are needed to determine your location otherwise the unit displays a Poor Satellite E R PE Point to your approximate eception message This message provides four options location and press ENTER and a brief explanation to guide your choice Pan the map moving the arrow to locate your new position Poor Satellite Reception Use with GPS Off Select this option if you want GPS off for faster map drawing New Location Select this option if you have moved hundreds of miles from where you last used the New Location Restart Search unit Continue Acquiring
70. ointer to identify the desired loca tion and then press in on the THUMB STICK If you choose Use Find Menu follow instruc tions for using the Find Menu on page 27 NOTE The times displayed are the rec ognized best and good times for hunting and fishing But be certain that they are not in conflict with state and local game laws which may vary from location to location It is your responsibility to know and abide by these laws Area Calculator This feature provides you an area calculation as you move about a location or view a saved track The area calculation displays in acres hectares and square feet square yards square meters square kilometers and square miles To calculate the area 1 With the eTrex Venture Ready to Navigate press Start when you are ready to begin 2 Begin walking or traveling the outskirts of the area you want to measure As soon as you change direc tion the eTrex Venture begins to display the area traversed thus far 3 Continue to the end point then use the THUMB STICK to stop the calculation 4 Use the THUMB STICK to store the area as a saved track To review the area of a saved track 1 On the Tracks page highlight a Saved Track and press in on the THUMB STICK to see a map with the area shown in a data field at the bottom Accessories 120 teu overzoom Stort c araor or Press start when you are ready to begin tracking the are
71. ons Menu Highlight the Reverse Route option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to reverse the order of waypoints in the list To change the route back to the original order repeat this process To copy the route 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight the Copy Route option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to copy The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 You may then rename and or modify the copied route To delete the route 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Select Delete and then press in on the THUMB STICK When you see the prompt Do you really want to delete route select Yes To restore default settings for the route 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Select Restore Defaults and then press in on the THUMB STICK to restore factory settings To 1 To To 1 To l review a waypoint Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint Highlight Review and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page Highlight the on screen OK button and then press in on the THUMB STICK to return to the Route
72. or scree Once you have selected an item you can display the mation Page for that item You can then use the on n buttons to Goto or view the location on the Map or use the Options Menu for more choices To find a point of interest Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight Points of Interest and then press it in to display the Points of Interest Categories List 1 2 Choose either Nearest or By Name Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired category and then press it in to display the Types List Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired type and then press it in to display the list for that type Selecting By Name displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want A list of matches displays when enough characters are entered Selecting Nearest displays a list of Points of Interest nearest to your location of the map pointer Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selec on from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 1 VI ti Map Use the on screen buttons to Goto or view on the 1 Use the page Options Menu to add to favorites add to route project a waypoint save as a waypoint iew sun and moon phase or view hunt and fish Find Options Find x Nearest Food Drink Fast Food Dairy Queen Mc Donald s Burger King
73. organization of such changes or improvements Garmin AutoLocate TracBack and Personal Navigator are registered trademarks eTrex Venture and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin December 2002 Part Number 190 00203 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Venture To get the most from your new eTrex Venture take time to read through this owners manual in order to understand all of the operating features This manual is organized into three sections The Introduction section provides FCC safety war ranty maintenance and product registration information along with the Table of Contents The Main Pages section listed in the same order as viewed on screen provides details about using the features of the eTrex Venture according to topic The explanations for each feature in this section are divided into 1 An overview that discusses the feature and how it functions and 2 A detailed Step by Step instruction for using the feature The Appendices include information on items such as Specifications Accessories Data Field Defini tions MapSource information a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by the Index Introduction About This Manual Introduction FCC Compliance The eTrex Venture complies with Part 15 of the FCC Statement interference limits for Class B digita
74. ped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed Max Speed m m 00 Moving Avg Overall Avg M m h Oh The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options The default settings for these fields are shown in the illustration By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs The Options Menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip 19 Trip Computer Options Trip Computer fe Sh Trip Odom 0 Moving Time 00 00 Stopped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed Max Speed m m nAth Moving o Overall Avg Ash Sh Trip Computer Page Reset x Reset Trip Data Reset Odometer WReset Hax Speed C Clear Track Log C Delete Saved Tracks C Delete All Waypoints C Delete All Routes Select All Unselect All Amy Reset Options Menu Useful when starting a new trip to clear old data 20 Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read outs of current information as you travel The Option Menu for this page provides the fol lowing options Reset Big Numbers and Restore Defaults To program a
75. res list for that sub page Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the options list for that feature Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option and then press it in to activate Press the PAGE button or the on screen X button to return to the Map Page The Measure Distance Option To use the Measure Distance option 1 Select Measure Distance from the Options Menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Panning Arrow Use the THUMB STICK to move about on the Map Page until you reach the point to which you want to measure A new Map Pointer field displays show ing the location of the pointer and the direction and distance from where you began measuring Setup Map Options T Text Size Pts Of Interest Waypoints Map Page Setup Feature Options Map Data 15 NEW fee hiteya The Main Page Straight Line Distance Destination Waypoint Name to the Destination Navigation Kenneth eee Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring Elevatio Time of Day 1132 09 26 The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination bearing relative to the course over ground he
76. rough Highlight Ok and then press the THUMB STICK to save the changes and close the keyboard To delete a waypoint 1 Use the Find feature to display the waypoint 2 Open the Options Menu at the top of the page highlight the Delete Waypoint button and then press on the THUMB STICK To save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints 1 Access the Information Page for the desired item highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu 2 Open the Options Menu at the top of the page high light Save As Waypoint and press in on the THUMB STICK to switch to the Mark Waypoint page 3 Highlight Ok and press in on the THUMB STICK to save the selected item as a waypoint To save Map or Find Menu items as a favorite 1 Access the Information Page for the desired item highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu 2 Open the Options Menu at the top of the page high light Add to Favorites and press in on the THUMB STICK to add the item to the Favorites List The Find Menu The Find Menu allows you to find stored locations waypoints cities Points of Interest They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location Posi tion Icon If you are using MapSource Points of Interest CD ROM the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for Points of Interest Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu For some categories there are two methods of
77. s for using the Find Menu on page 27 Calendar This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates You can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad You can create reference notes for multiple months and for months in years yet to come You can record 100 notes with up to 18 characters each To set the month and year 1 For the month highlight the month field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin to enter new data using the data entry keyboard For the year highlight the year and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin entering the year using the data entry keyboard Or Choose Set To Current Date from the Options Menu To create a reference note for a selected date 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the day of the month and then press in to display the Options Menu for the date Highlight and select New Note to begin entering text from the keyboard Observe the message as it is created in the message block below the keyboard To edit or delete a note previously created highlight the date and press in on the THUMB STICK Options shown include Edit Note Delete Note View Sun and Moon or View Hunt and Fish Accessories Calendar 4 MAY O2 gt SM TUT FS 1234 5678 9 1011 12 13 14H 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
78. store a waypoint for your current location or a map pointer location Find Menu Allows yo to locate and Goto or use as part of a Route Waypoints Favorite Locations Cities and Points of Interest Points of Interest requires use of the MapSource CD Route Page Allows you to create and store routes for repeated use Tracks Page Provides access to the track log and saved tracks Setup Page Allows tailoring of items such as time format units of measure display backlighting timeout and contrast adjustment interface setups heading selection and system software information Accessories Page Allows you to access Sun and n Moon data a Calendar Hunting and Fishing data and an Area Calculator formation about the status of backlighting time and date and unit power are displayed in the window at he bottom of the Main Menu Page The battery icon displays the approximate amount of reserve power available When the unit is powered by a ci garette lighter adapter a power plug icon replaces he ba center tery icon The date and time are displayed in the of the window and when backlighting is active the ight bulb to the right appears illuminated The Main Menu Page Main Menu Eal y fe Hark Find me BS Routes Tracks Setup Accessories 02 46 50 o 29 JUL 02 Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 02 46 50
79. t version of unit operating software and the Unit 1 D Number To adjust System Page options 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the field and then press in to display options Then use the THUMB STICK to select Setup Options System GPS Normal WAAS Disabled Language Enslish Memory Used il 11 29 33 0 18 NOV 02 System Setup Page in Normal Mode WAAS Disabled and Language set to English System E x Restore Defaults Software Version System Page Options Menu 45 Accessories Accessories Menu The accessory pages features which enhance the Ex Accessories Sun amp l Hoon Calendar w A Hunt amp Fish Area Calc 11332158 sy D abioi 0 Accessory Menu Sun and Moon Date Time 29 JUL 02 02 00 Location Current Location Sunrise 06 168 Sunset 08 34 Moonrise 11 39 Moonset Sun amp Moon Page Overhead Moon Phase Stop Animation Buttons Current Location Use Map Use Find Menu Location Options List 46 unit operation but are not essential include sun and moon position relative to a location a calendar a hunting and fishing best times record and an area calculator Highlight the appropriate icon and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the desired accessory Sun and Moon This feature provides you with a graphic display of both sun and moon positioning for
80. tance Speed Units 42 Distance to Point 38 E Edit From the Route Map Page 36 Note 47 Route 34 Waypoint 26 Elevation 18 21 42 52 Enable Tracback 40 WAAS 5 45 ETA 13 18 21 ETA To Point 38 ETE 18 21 ETE To Point 38 External Power and Data Connector 2 F FCC Compliance Statement ii Features 1 2 23 Fields Data 10 11 13 17 18 20 32 38 52 Final Destination 18 21 52 Final Distance 18 21 52 58 Final ETA 14 18 21 52 Final ETE 14 18 21 52 Finding City 29 30 Favorite 29 Point of Interest 30 31 Waypoint 28 FIND button 2 27 Find Menu 23 27 G Garmin DGPS 44 Limited Warranty vi vii Proprietary Sentences 56 Getting Started 1 Global Positioning System GPS 3 5 45 50 56 Goto Cancelling Stop Navigation 11 13 32 38 Functions 8 12 29 32 Line 14 H Handlebar Mounting Bracket 51 Heading 14 18 21 52 Heading Page 43 Hide Data Fields 11 13 Hide Navigation Status 11 13 How To access the page Options Menu 20 activate a Goto 32 add a Find Menu item to a route 33 add a waypoint to a route 36 adjust System Page options 45 adjust the contrast 43 calculate the area 49 change a route waypoint 35 change data fields 18 copy aroute 34 create a reference note for a selected date 47 How To continued create a route 33 create a waypoint 24 25 delete a route 34 delete a waypoint 27 isplay position in two formats on same age 21 dit a waypoint 26 nda city 29 30 nd a Favorite 29
81. the need for external power It is always a good practice to back up important user data by recording it manually Introduction Water Immersion Maintenance The eTrex Venture is waterproof to IEC Standard 529 IPX7 The internal electronics case can withstand immer sion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes although water will enter the battery compartment Prolonged submer sion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to remove the batteries and dry out the battery compartment before reuse BY USING THE ETREX VENTURE YOU AGREETO Software License BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF Agreement THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the soft ware embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable for
82. tter support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial number of your eTrex Venture handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page Serial Number Use this area to record the external serial number 8 digit number located inside the battery compartment in case it is lost stolen or needs service Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy to the inside of the manual Serial Number DOCCOL J NOTE Do not confuse this external serial number with the unit i d number that is displayed in the System Setup Page The internal serial number is relevant to the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of Garmin MapSource Data to your unit vii Table of Contents Introduction Find Options n nn About This Manual 00 0csessseeren i The Find Menu FCC Compliance Statement ii Finding a Waypoint Warnings and Precautions 0 c 00 iii i Finding a Favorite Software License Agreement i Finidi ig aiy e ansen eiga ed Maintenance Finding a Point of Interest 30 31 Warranty oasis Using a Goto o 32 Product Registrations ssnssnisiinsanias Vii Routes Options eee 33 38 Table of Conies annnars viii Creating and Using A Route 33 Editing a ROU occ 34 37 Getting Started Add Edit from the Route Map Page 36 37 Setup and Features oo N
83. un rises on this day Sunset The time at which the sun sets on this day Time of Day The time for the selected time zone 52 Appendix C Data Field Definitions To Course The compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course Trip Odometer A running tally of distance travelled since last reset Trip Time Moving Total time the unit has been moving since the last reset of the trip timers Trip Time Stopped Total time the unit has been stopped since the last reset of the trip timers Trip Time Total Total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers Turn The angle difference in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your current line of travel L means turn Left R means turn Right Velocity Made Good The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a desired course Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain loss over time 53 Appendix D MapSource Transferring MapSource Map Data Setup If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed Points of Interest POI data before beginning gt a Oo use to provide your unit with maximum Find features pea The eTrex Venture accepts up to 1 MB of POI data from Ganmin Mapsource MapSource Points of Interest CD ROMS offer a variety of detailed mapping data and POI data transfer requires the use of a PC a
84. up Map option consists of five sub pages 11 Options Panning Oy Ready To Navigate Accuracy 16 Feet Map Pointer IN 38 47 327 E IW090 06 4 16 253 2 FLORISSANT FERGUSON OVERLAND _GRANYTE CITY VE COEUR a SAINT LOS WEBSTER GROVES VAFFTON OAKVILLE 15 fnapsource Map Page with Panning Arrow as rt Highlighted Map Item Point of Interest x Food Drink Fast Food fa Mc Donald s 2200 E Santa Fe St Olathe KS 66062 1605 913 764 8900 Distance 2 16 Bearing NE Map Map Item Information 12 Using the Pan Map Option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display The map panning function is activated from the Options Menu on the Map Page The THUMB STICK moves the panning arrow also referred to as the map pointer in the desired direction on the map page If the arrow moves to the edge of the map display the map also moves to reveal more area but redraws the map slowly Whenever the panning arrow is placed on a map item the name of that item is highlighted This feature applies to waypoints cities points of interest nearly everything that is displayed Pressing the THUMB STICK marks the arrow location or displays the map item information page An Options M
85. ust the contrast or turn on the backlight To turn on the backlighting 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the backlight from any page on the unit The backlight remains on until the set timeout period is completed or the POWER button is pressed again The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after the last button press To reset the backlight time out refer to page 43 To adjust the screen contrast 1 When on the Satellite Page use the ZOOM IN or OUT buttons to adjust the contrast Getting Started Battery Installation and Backlight Contrast Important Note When replacing batteries use only new or fully recharged batteries and do not mix Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries typi cally display less capacity than Alkaline batteries Follow the battery manufactur er instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries When using Battery Saver or Use With GPS Off mode when not navigating Alkaline batter ies can last up to 18 hours Press amp Release POWER Button quickly to turn Backlighting On Off Use ZOOM IN amp OUT Buttons while on the Satellite Page to Adjust Contrast 3 Getting Started Main Page Basics A koray 16 tet Satellite Page 1 Map Page 2 Navigation Page 3 Trip Computer 4 Main Menu 5 All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Venture can be found on five main pa
86. vation Final Destination Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Setup Map Options m e ajx Orientation North Up Auto Zoom Off Detail Normal Lat Lon Grid Off Page Setup Map Setup x Max Zoom Saved Tracks AUTO Track Log AUTO Goto Line Bearing Tracks Setup TN x Max Zoom Pts Of Interest 57 Waypoints AUTO Map Features Setup Map Setup x Fis Text Size Pts Of Interest Small Waypoints Med Text Setup 14 Continued Final ETA Final ETE Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time Moving Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed For definitions see Appendix C pages 52 53 The Setup Map option displays the five Map Setup Pages each accessed by an on screen button A list of options displays for the fe atures listed Scale options indicate the point at which Tracks Tracks Logs Map Fea tures or Text Boxes are vi sible allowing you to remove map clutter and define map features Page Orientation Track Up or North Up fixes the top of the map display to the cu heading rent track heading or to a north Auto Zoom On or Off automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next
87. waypoint Finding a Favorite Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status as they are frequently used or have other special significance The process for finding favorite waypoints from the Favorites list is the same as finding a regular waypoint To find a Favorite 1 Use the THUMB STICK to select the Favorites option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list Use the list Options Menu to select By Name or Nearest 2 Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired Favor ite from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 3 With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto to create a direct line of travel to the item Select Map to view the waypoint location or select OK 4 Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location or view sun and moon position data for this time and date Finding a City Cities can be found by selecting the Cities option of the Find Menu selecting the city from the list of Nearest or By Name and then displaying the City Information Page The City Information Page for the selected city dis plays the city name the size by population and distance from your location You can view it on the map or create a Goto direct route to the city from your current location or from
88. ws the eTrex Venture to be mounted on bicycle handle bars Shown at right MapSource Map Data CD ROMs An excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your eTrex Venture See your Garmin dealer for MapSource details Owner s Manual or Quick Start Guide Included PC Interface Cable Allows for transfer of data from a PC RS 232 serial port connector to an eTrex Venture Included PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex Venture and provides unit power from an automobile cigarette lighter Shown at right Replacement Battery Cover Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover Appendix B eTrex Venture Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Handlebar Mounting Bracket a Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Converts 12 Vdc output from the lighter to 3 Vdc input to the eTrex Venture Not interchangeable with power adapters for Garmin VHF 720 725 and 725e or GPS 170 175 190 and 195 Pim PC Interface with Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Also non interchangeable with the Garmin power adapters mentioned above 51 Appendix C Data Field Definitions The following data field options are available on the Map Navigation and Trip Computer Main Pages Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Course The dire
89. x x Select this option if Restart Search Select this option if today is not f faster map drawing date provided a4 There are four options for Continue Acquiring Select this option if no other the Poor Satellite Reception option applies The unit will attempt to gather GPS message signals Navigating _ Navigating wit eTrex Venture White Mnt A Goto WESTCLIFFE i HERMTIAED END A Track Yesa fo u A i i _ a L jo i A Route When not navigating on a Goto following a Track or Route your travel is indicated by the Pointer Icon and a dotted line indicating your path 8 Active Navigation is supported by three of the five Main Pages the Map Page Navigation Page and Trip Computer Page The Map Page graphically shows you map details your current location marks your route to a destination with a route line and leaves a trail track log of where you ve been The Navigation Page tells you what direction to go and the direction you are traveling The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data such as the distance you have traveled your speed the time spent moving or stopped and other options can be chosen to display the elevation the time of day or the time remaining before reaching a destination There are three methods of navigating when using the eTrex Venture and each is graphically displayed on the Map Page Goto A direct path to a sele
90. ypoint track and map data with a PC Garmin DGPS Allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC 104 and DGPS tuning NMEA In Out Supports the input and output of stan dard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data Text Out Allows ASCI text output of location and veloc ity information without input capabilities RTCM In Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format without output capabilities O DATAE sc 29 JUL 02 w Garmin Mode with No Options er EIX RTCM In NMEA Out Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN DGPS sid standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of Baud standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data an RTCM In Text Out Allows DGPS input using a standard Scan RTCM SC 104 format and simple ASCII text output of _ location and velocity information Freq None Provides no interfacing capabilities ET If Garmin DGPS or RTCM in NMEA Our format is Check Wiring selected additional fields are provided to control a Garmin 02 15 178 y differential beacon receiver e g GBR 21 amp GBR 23 29 JUL 02 7 directly from your unit Tuning is automatic with Scan Garmin Differntial GPS Mode or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when with Data and Options Fields you select User from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver Refer to the beacon receiver instructions To select a serial data format 1 Hig

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