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eTrex Legend Owner`s Manual

1. Position Format Options Menu Tokyo Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 Zanderij User i Map Datum Options Menu Nautical m min Metric Yards Vertical Speed Options Distance Speed Options Nautical Statute Meters Metric Elevation Options Depth Options 44 Units Page The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums To learn more about these subjects visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http Avww nima mil or inquire at your library Position Format Allows you to choose from 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 datums in common use Every map is based on a map datum a reference model of the earth s shape and is usually listed in the title block of the map If you are com paring GPS coordinates to a paper map chart or other reference the map datum in this field must match the horizontal map datum used to generate the map or other reference The default datum is WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 Ifa map does specify a datum use the options list to find datums applicable to the region of the map selecting the one that provides the best positioning at a known point If necessary you also may choose the User datum for custom design
2. 17 NEW fer hareya Options Navigation E Sy Bridge gt I OO nin 450 082 i Bent pointer shows current direction the approaching turn and points towards the next waypoint Navigation RAMP 47 hrsD6min 750 Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi page list of options 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 of the page Then press it in to display the menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it Use the ZOOM IN OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page and to page up or down 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 Select the desired option from the list and press in on the THUMB STICK 3 Use the ZOOM IN OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page and to page up or down Bearing Off Course Course Overall Avg Speed Current Destination Pointer Current Distance Speed Current ETA Sunrise Current ETE Sunset Elevation Time of Day Final Destination To Course Final Distance Trip Odometer Final ETA Trip Time Moving Final ETE Trip Time Stopped Heading Trip Time Total Maximum Speed Turn Moving Avg Speed Odomet
3. Soto _Map oK N 38 58 440 W094 57 125 0 oon Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint Waypoint Symbol Field f HOME Waypoint Name Field GIH Space il 4 LIM Shift 7 a 3 bel SDRT toe Location Elevation Distance Bearing Soto Using the keyboard to edit 26 Q R OK VIWIX Z Mop oK Projecting 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 1 2 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 map 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
4. 52 Appendix B To obtain accessories see your local dealer or visit the Legend Accessories 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 Legend Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit Included Carrying Case Protects the eTrex Legend and permits use while in the case Carrying Holster Allows easy access to the eTrex Legend when clipped on a belt Cigarette Lighter Adapter Provides eTrex Legend power from an automobile cigarette lighter Data Cable Wiring harness Bare wire connections for data input output Handlebar Mounting Bracket Allows the eTrex Legend 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 Legend 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 Legend Included PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex Legend and provides unit power from an automobile cigarette lighter Shown at right Replacement Battery Cover Replacemen
5. mates the overhead display of the sun and moon and you Es JUL 02 ane can view positions for any given date by observing the uaia date field and stopping movement when the desired date Current Location is displayed You can also display the different phases of Sunrise i the moon by pressing the center button and then the far 06 16 ED right stop button when the desired date appears mer NN To set the date and time Moonrise A gt 1 For the Date and Current Time highlight each field MIRY Ly Ff then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data TEEI Re entry of individual characters 2 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 Sun amp Moon Page option and then press in on the THUMB STICK gt a To set the location 1 Highlight the Location field and then press the Overhead Moon Phase Stop THUMB STICK to display the New Location Animation Buttons 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 Use Map the page displays your location If you choose Use Use Find Menu Map a map page displays Use the map pointer to Location Options List identify the desired location and then press in on 48 the THUMB STICK If you choose Use Find Menu follo
6. eTrexLegend personal navigator owner s manual and reference guide Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Olathe KS 66062 U S A Industrial Estate Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Telephone 913 397 8200 Romsey S051 9DL U K Telephone 886 2 2642 9199 FAX 913 397 8282 Telephone 44 1794 519944 FAX 886 2 2642 9099 FAX 44 1794 519222 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 without obligation to notify any person or or
7. A list of exits nearest to you displays The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits Two fields at the bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit 5 Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit 6 Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Infor mation Page for that exit This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing fields 7 Use the THUMB STICK to move to the list of services and highlight a selection from the list 8 Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Infor mation Page for the selected service The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service its direction from the exit and a list of the services available each marked by a check At the bottom of these Information Pages are on screen buttons for Goto Map and OK 9 Use the Options Menu at the top of the page to save the exit as a waypoint Favorite project a waypoint or add to an existing route Finding a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public building park etc However you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to the unit map database otherwise this option plus Address and Intersection options displays grayed out and are not functional Here is a list of Point
8. After the Track Log is Cleared it displays zero percent When the display reaches 100 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 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 You can set the track recording interval to change 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 Tracks x Track Log On 2 elie Saved Tracks JOGGING 1 STORE 7 Unused Tracks Page Map Ready To Navigate Accuracy 18 Feet 300 mapsource Time of Day Trip ocan 12 10 0 4 Track on Main Map Page For effective use of the TracBack feature clear the Track Log before starting a new trip or after saving the Track Log Rename saved Track Logs to help indentify them later 41 Tracks Options fhapsource Distance 0 5 Show On Map Saved Track Page Entire Log Save Track Options TracBack x
9. Pressing the THUMB STICK marks the arrow location or displays the map item information page An Options Menu allows you to add it to the Favorites list add it to a route project a waypoint from it save it as a waypoint or view the sun and moon phase from it On screen buttons at the 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 navi gating on a Goto Route or Track in progress To stop navigation 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 navigatio
10. 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 Setup Options Display x Backlight Timeout 115 Seconds Contrast E 03 01 28 Q DA 29 JUL 02 Display Page Stays On Backlight 30 Seconds rae 1 Minute puons 2 Minutes Heading E x Display Cardinal Letters North Reference Magnetic Magnetic Variation 003 E 04 33 30f 23 SEP 02 Heading Page Display Cardinal Letters Options Degrees Miis True Magnetic User North Reference Options 45 Setup Options Interface Serial Data Format GARMIN 02 47 41 c q 29 JUL 02 GARMIN Mode with No Options Interface ajx Serial Data Format GARMIN DGPS Baud 4800 Beacon Scan Bit Rate 200 Freg 287 01 Status Check Wiring 02 15 17 O D 29 JUL 02 GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 46 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you to choose from different input out
11. persat ienn Hunt and Fish Page oo Area Calculator Page a Calculator Page ssc asiatedsueedseneee Appendices Appendix A Specifications 00 0ceeee 52 Appendix B Accessories 0 cecee 53 Appendix C Data Field Definitions 54 55 Appendix D MapSource Setup 0 Appendix E Troubleshooting i Appendix F Wiring Diagram Md eR 3 aie i Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend s 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 Legend adjusting the screen contrast and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Legend immediately Five Main Pages are your primary access to operat ing the eTrex Legend 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 Legend 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 head
12. 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 Time Units Display Heading 5 amp Interface System Q 03 05 37 0 29 JUL 02 gt Setup Menu Time Time Format 12 Hour Time Zone US Central UTC Offset D r OO min Daylight Savings Time Auto 03 06 31 Q D 29 J L 02 85 Time Setup Page Time Format 24 Hour Options US Alaska Yes US Atlantic No US Central US Eastern US Hawaii Daylight US Mountain US Pacific 908 Other Options Time Zone Options 43 Setup Options Units a Position Format hddd mm mmm Map Datum WGS 84 Distance Speed Statute Elevation Feet Vertical Spd ft min Depth Statute Q 04 28 47 Q 23 SEP 02 Units Page hddd mm mmm A hddd mm ss s
13. v Street Label Mere STAN Sunrise 0 0 0 0 14 18 21 54 SuNTIse AT PONE se renerne 40 SUNSET asaret ASENN 14 18 21 54 Sunset At Potensi ara 40 Sun and Moon eo Symbol Map List 24 System Paperces Aeesaieesddaenauddsdvtiies 47 System Setup Page 47 Time Format 43 Icon 22 Of Day 14 18 21 54 Page 43 Status 47 Time Date and Backlighting Status 47 Time Date 47 TATE ZOMG secs neh atten Ad Re seat 43 To Course 14 18 21 55 Trac BACK nrnna TEAR 41 Tracks Definition of 8 Log 14 Options 14 Page 23 TRACK UD anoe ieran bles 6 14 Transferring Map Data 56 Trip Computer ionnann 4 8 19 21 Trip Odometet sesia 14 18 21 55 Trip Time Moving 14 18 21 55 Stopped 14 18 21 55 Total 14 18 21 55 Troubleshooting siise sasit 57 Turning GPS Receiver off 6 U Units of Measure wo cece Units Page Unit I D Number oe Use With GPS Off Using Find Menu 48 Goto 34 Main Menu 23 63 Map 48 Route 35 Track Log 41 42 Vv Velocity Made Good 0 0 14 18 21 55 Vertical Speed cece 14 18 21 44 55 View Hunt and Fish 49 Sun and Moon 49 View Waypoints on Route 35 37 39 WwW WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System BINETA DT ITEA AEE ARS E E iii iv 64 Waltanty nieni nnair vi vii Water Immersion v Way Points spinien eee 24 27 WGS84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 44 Wide Area Augmentati
14. Main Pages Satellite The Main Page On Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons ea ae Satellite E aes F Ready To Navigate Accuracy 10 Feet Inner Ring Satel Ai Outer Ring lites within 45 1a Satellites on the angle from vertical horizon Center Satellite overhead Signal Strength bars Your location a coordinates and Satellite Page Elevation with 10 Satellites Being Tracked and WAAS Enabled WAAS Satellite is No 35 and D in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites he Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking tells you when the unit is ready for navigation and shows your location coordinates The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current location showing satellites and their assigned numbers The outer ring represents the horizon around you the inner ring represents a view above you at a 45 angle from ver tical and the center represents directly overhead Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in The stronger the signal the taller the signal bar The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability produces a more accurate position fix When enabled the GPS mode set to Normal and the interface set to other than RTCM mode this feature searches for a WAAS sa
15. data coverage or enter two street names and locate the intersection To use these options however you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of map data To locate an address 1 Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight Address and press it in to display the Find Address page Highlight the Number field and use the keyboard for entering numbers Move to the Street field using the THUMB STICK Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Select Street Name list Find the street by using the keyboard to enter characters until a list appears With the desired street highlighted press in on the THUMB STICK to place the street name on the Find Address page Repeat this process for city and postal codes if desired A window at the bottom of the page displays a list of matches and the quality of each match Use the on screen buttons at the bottom of the page to Goto view the item on the Map OK to close or use the Options Menu for other choices To locate an intersection 1 Display the Find Menu and use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Intersection category and press it in to display the Find Intersection page Highlight the first Street field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Street list Enter the name of the street in the name field at the top of the list using t
16. location or from 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 x Favorites 4 gest Glen 18 Theatr Boulevard Drive In Stilwell Kenneth Distance 10 0 Bearing 007 Find x Gardner KS Stilwell KS Bucyrus KS Leawood KS Kenneth KS lonticello KS zarah KS Shawnee KS De Soto KS Distance 10 27 Bearing _ 346 Find List for Nearest Cities City x Monticello Kansas United States of America Size Unknown Distance 10 2 Bearing 346 Goto ETH ok City Information Page 29 Find Options Services Rest Areas Other Find x Nearest I 35 Exits All Types List of Exit Types MM 213 Motor Vehicle 210 US 56 W Gardne 207 Gardner Road 202 Edgerton 198 Ks 33 Wellsville 193 Le Loup Road Bal 187 Bus U S 50 Ks 6 185 15th St Ottawa 183A4B U S 59 North amp Distance 31 97 Bearing 233 Exits List Exit 183AB On I 35 To U S 59 North Ottawa Lawrence Services i Phillips 66 R Amoco l Citgo Conoco Country Kitchen amp Distance 31 97 Bearing 233 Goto Map ok Exit Information Page Conoco West of I 35 Exit 183AB Facilities Convenience Store Car Wash Services Information 30 To find a city 1 Use the THUMB STICK to select
17. or Down the Moving Avg Overall Avg menu to highlight a desired data option n m 0 0 0 3 Press in on the THUMB STICK to select the option Trip Computer Page and place it in the data field 000000 Speed Max Speed ___ 00 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 20 Trip Computer Page Data Fields Use the ZOOM IN OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page and to page up or down The list of data field options with definitions is in Appendix C pages 54 55 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 Moving Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed NOTE Use care when choosing the Delete options as all stored Tracks Waypoints and Routes can be permanently deleted when resetti
18. orienting the slot on the connector with indexing bar on the back of the unit Then slide the connector in place 4 Turn on the eTrex Legend and follow instructions for map data transfer provided in the MapSource User s Manual 56 To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide contact GARMIN Customer Service at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Symptom Probable Cause Unit does not turn on Batteries are exhausted Unit does not turn ON even with new batteries Batteries may be installed backwards You are pressing and releasing the POWER button The unit turns On then turns Off Batteries may be nearly exhausted It takes more than ten minutes to get a location fix The units view of satellites is obstructed Cannot access a WAAS system satellite after 2 to 5 minutes 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 Cannot obtain a differential position from WAAS You have not collected enough infor mation from the WAAS satellite Cannot access Point of Interest Street or Intersection Find Lists MetroGuide map data is not activated Cannot view a track being laid down on the map page when traveling The Track Log feature is turned Off Cannot see the panning arrow on the Map Page easily The
19. safety backup of Personal Waypoints Routes and Saved Tracks See your GARMIN Dealer or visit the GARMIN website at www garmin com for information Transferring Map Data Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use to provide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capabili y The eTrex Legend accepts up to 8 MB of map data from MetroGuide Points of Interest Fishing Hot Spots Topographic maps Roads and Recreation and World lap mapping guides Map data transfer requires the use of a PC a GARMI MapSource CD ROM and the PC Interface Cable with RS 232 serial port connector supplied with this unit Follow detailed instructions for data transfer in the MapSource Users Manual You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex Legend from a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM The eTrex Legend can accept up to 8 MB of data from any MapSource program loaded on a PC and connected to the eTrex Legend 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 serial port connection on the cable to the PC serial port 3 Connect the remaining cable connector to the back of the eTrex Legend by
20. 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 accurate the word overzoom displays just below the map scale In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surrounding the Position Icon The eTrex Legend 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 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 Legend Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same t
21. the Waypoint symbol field and then press to display the symbol list Use the THUMB STICK to move up and down the list to highlight a symbol and then press to place the symbol in the symbol field Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Waypoint name location coordinates or elevation fields field and then press to display the keyboard Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired characters and then press Repeat the process until you are through Highlight OK and then press the THUMB STICK to save the changes and close the keyboard To delete a waypoint 1 Use the Find feature to display the waypoint 2 Highlight the Delete button and then press 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 select Save As Waypoint and press in on the THUMB STICK to save the item to the Waypoints List 3 Highlight the Save As Waypoint option and press Straight Down on the THUMB STICK The Find Menu The Find Menu allows you to find stored locations waypoints and map items cities exits etc They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location Position Icon If you are using MapSource MetroGuide data the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersection
22. B 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 New Location and press in on the THUMB STICK to disp Map lay choices of Auto or Use If you choose Auto the eTrex Legend determines your new location automatically If you choose Use Map instructions stating a map page displays with Point to your approximate location and press ENTER Use the THUMB STICK to move the map pointer to your location on the map and press it in The eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide navigational guidance so getti ng a clear view of the sky is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through rocks buildings people meta or heavy tree cover At least three satellite signals are needed to determine your location otherwise the unit displays a Poor Satellite Reception message This message provides four options and a brief explanation to guid e your choice Use with GPS Off Select this option if you want GPS off for faster map dr wing New Location Select this option if you have moved hundreds of miles from where you last used the unit Restart Search Select this option if today is not date provided Continue Acquiring Select this option if no other option applies The unit will attempt to gather GPS signals Satellite Options Us
23. Course Pointer Creating a Ro Current Destination 13 18 21 54 Cur 13 18 21 54 Cur 13 18 21 54 Cur 13 18 21 54 Current Location isna iier 48 D DANO AA N NEST 3 Data Cable agennes 53 Data Entry ynn AAE a 2 Data Fields 10 11 13 16 20 30 34 40 46 Data Fields Definitions 0 0 c0cccccecees 54 Data ptits eenean a 40 Date and Time Setup 47 Status 47 Status Window 23 59 Daylight Savings Time eee 43 Delete Note 49 Waypoint 27 Demo Mode ire vteecrasioacacenukarestiess 47 CPt sc ven rsesrast oeecessans scene sesh 44 Destinations rare sas 13 18 21 Detail Map Di Dis Dis Dis Dis Dis Distance Speed okeere 44 Distance to Point suina 40 E Edi From the Route Map Page 38 ote 49 Route 36 Waypoint 26 El y tion ennaa 13 18 44 54 Enable Tracback 42 WAAS 5 47 PTA aE 13 18 21 ETATO BOr 40 E E EEA 13 18 21 ETE TO Pointe eero a 40 Exits Nearest 27 30 Services 30 External Power and Data Connector 2 F FCC Compliance Statement Feat teS cess nensnaniansn a Fields Datanet a AA 10 11 13 17 18 20 30 31 34 40 54 Final Destination 0 0 00000 13 18 21 54 Final Distance 13 18 21 54 60 Finat ETA A ie Emal ETE oes icicsscccsesvnsetsonssentses Finding 14 18 21 54 14 18 21 54 City 29 Exit 30 Favorite 29 Intersection 32 Point of Interest 31 Waypoint 28 FIND Button ite ert rns Maina Find
24. Highlight the desired sub page button to display the features list for that sub page 3 Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the options list for that feature 4 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option and then press it in to activate 5 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 2 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 Options Text Pts Of Interest None Waypoints Street Label Land Cover Map Page Setup Feature Options FI TIA Show Map Name Overland Park Kansas MetroGuide USA Jun 2002 Map Data 15 NEW feF hareya The Main Page Destination Waypoint Name jem Time to Destination l Selectable Data Fields Straight Line Distance to the Destination Navigation Kenneth Bearing Pointer Compass Ring shows your course over ground Elevatio Time of Day 1132 09 26 The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating comp
25. Menuisissesvoccreutnyionensin ct 23 27 G GARMIN DGPS 46 Limited Warranty vi vii Proprietary Sentences 58 Getting Started Sae l Glide Ratio ssa NEE 21 Global Positioning System GPS 3 5 47 52 58 iii Goto Cancelling Stop Navigation 11 13 34 40 Functions 8 12 29 34 Line 14 H Handlebar Mounting Bracket 53 Heading nini hisses iets iste e Heading Page occ senescent Hide Data Fields Hide Navigation Status How To access the page Options Menu 20 activate a Goto 34 add a Find Menu item to a route 35 add a waypoint 38 adjust System Page options 47 adjust the contrast 45 calculate the area 51 change a route waypoint 37 38 change calculator options 51 How To Continued change data fields 18 copy the route 36 create a reference note for a selected date 49 create a route 35 create a waypoint 24 25 delete a waypoint 27 delete the route 36 edit a waypoint 26 find an exit 30 find a city 30 find a Favorite 29 find a point of interest 32 find a waypoint 28 find details about a map item 12 find details about or Goto a map item 12 Goto a map item 12 hide Data Fields 13 hide Nav Status 13 hide or show Data Fields 13 insert a new waypoint on the route list 37 ocate an address 32 ocate an intersection 33 mark your current location as a waypoint 24 move a route waypoint 38 move a waypoint 25 navigate a route 39 program a data field 20 project a waypoint 26 remove all waypoints 36 37 restore de
26. Mop o Information Page Navigation Springfield 141 mhl S min Speed Heading M aadh Navigation Page Ele 141 Springfield hrs min oof WICHITA 50 Springfield fhapsource Trip Odom Time of Day 0 3 01 29 A Map Page Goto Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination waypoint city or point of interest Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate trave for g to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages idance To activate a Goto Use the Find Menu to access the Information Page for any desired destination and use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Goto button Press in on the THUMB STICK to start navigation 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 reach your destination displays when you begin to ravel and establish a predicted rate of movement The Data 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 Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access he Map Page and observe your movements and a dark line in
27. NG WITH DAVE Calendar Page Calendar E x Set To Current Date Delete Notes Calendar Page Keyboard and Message Block Accessories 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 Highlight the date field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data entry of Hunt amp Fish Date 09 AUG 02 Location Current Location Prediction individual characters To display the current date Good Day highlight the page Options Menu and press Best Times 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 12 418 02 418 01 00 03 00 Good Times 06 528 07 524 07 116 08 11 1 Highlight the Location field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the New Loca Hunt amp Fish Page tion options list 2 Highlight the option desired and then press in Current Location 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 Use Map Use Find Menu New Location Options 3 If you choose Use Map a map page displays Use the map pointer to identify the desired loca tion and then press in on the THUMB STICK If y
28. R 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 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 Legend does not contain any user service able parts Repairs should only be made by an autho rized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage t
29. Source CD ROMs 15 53 56 Map Dattint icin r oaen eaaa 44 Map Pape tc sts oscanactaa te 4 8 9 10 Map Pages Main erene R 54 Map Page options cece 11 15 Map Scales ices AE AEEA 9 10 Marking Location 12 Options 26 Waypoint 23 24 Maximum Speed siisi 14 18 21 54 Measure Distance gx Le DS Memory Used ss resnais 47 Modes Demo 47 Normal 47 Moving Avg Speed 13 14 18 21 54 Moving a Waypoint 0ccceeneceeee 25 38 N ational Imagery and Mapping Agency 44 avigation About 4 8 17 Data Fields 18 Main Page 16 54 Options 18 Route 8 39 earest Waypoints Cities etc 27 32 ew Elevations tii taratensaansccesivons 6 o OdOmete ties serune 14 18 21 54 OM Courses riaa 13 18 21 54 62 On screen BUN a ie anii die oe 11 12 14 15 20 22 25 26 28 31 32 33 35 38 36 39 41 42 48 57 Option Menus sinnena annann 4 Option Menu Button iis ORIGNAUONT A ct AENA eines QOVETZOOM uunien a P PAGE DuttOn raa EUA RKR 2 Pape Setup e barseerateceeres 14 Pan Map rea T 10 11 12 PC Interface Cables siioni 53 PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter oos ke e a 53 PerlormanCesis pannen naaa an 52 Physical csssacstvnesteusasceednstincs 52 Pintet sasn 14 18 21 40 54 Points of Interest 0 c ccccccscsscseseesseseeeees 15 Point of Interest categories c0 ceeeee 31 Position Formatu iaaa 44 Position ICON eun mena
30. To Beginning TracBack Options V Wrap When Full Record Method Auto Interval Normal Track Log Setup Menu Distance Record Time Method EER Orions 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 42 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 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 Beginning or To End and then press in on the THUMB STICK to enable Access the Map Page or the Nav
31. Trex Legend and each is graphically displayed on the Map Page Goto A direct path to a selected destination waypoint city address etc Track A previous path of travel that has been stored logged in the eTrex Legend 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 Legend 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 Map Page disp The Main Page On Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons Mop le Ready To Navigate Accuracy 17 Feet Position Icon Map Features lays 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 trai The map also disp The map shown above the unit i e residentia downloaded to the uni o P of your movements ays geographic details such as rivers lakes highways and towns displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with streets parks etc because GARMIN Ma
32. acy Circle eat Activate a TOULE sgornan 34 Alignment Bat zessccsscsisasseestis niniin 2 Amount of Memory Used 00 47 Area Calculator cesar nanweore utes cet 51 Arrow Panning 2 10 12 29 Automotive Mounting Bracket 00 53 AUG ZOOM setsacereraverasioen E 14 Average Speed issu nenescciuninientees 14 18 21 B Backlight Status 23 47 Timeout 45 Battery Compartment 2 3 Cover 3 Installation 3 Level Indicator 22 47 Type 3 47 Beacon Receiver Setup 46 58 Bearing senao 13 14 18 21 54 Rearing Pointetss casiiis diseases 17 Bent Pointer 18 Big Compass heyen erene 17 Big Numbers anasinin 17 20 Buttons About 2 CDI Scale 17 Find 12 27 30 32 Goto 12 34 Main Page Menu 4 Map 38 On screen 20 25 26 32 Page 4 12 15 23 25 34 43 Power 3 47 Zoom In Out 3 9 10 Button Location THUMB STICK 2 Find 2 Page 2 Power 2 Zoom In Out 2 C Calculati tn maa ad eee ttbiss 51 Galendar in o E AEN 49 Cancel Goto we 34 Carrying Case MADD Carrying Holster S Carry Lanyard amp Slot 2 53 Catti ONS inay asaini iiiHiv Cigarette Lighter Adapter 0 cece 53 Cities by name cee 2p Cities nearest oT CEANN E niara naan v TAUMB STIG RA raa a RATAN 2 Compass Ringur oe uote 17 Continue ACqUITING ennan 7 Contrast Adjustment 45 Set Up 3 COUPS Es eN EAE 13 14 18 21 54 Course Deviation Indicator CDI 17
33. ail 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 Lock on Road On or Off available only if MapSource Data is loaded when On the triangle icon locks to the road that you are traveling Display Mode Land or Water choice displays in light color while the other displays in a dark color 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 Street Label and Land Cover 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 Street Label and Land Cover Text sizes None Small Medium or Large control the screen size of the name MapSource Info Show Check box check mark determines if map data is used or not 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 2
34. an 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 Software License BY USING THE ETREX LEGEND YOU AGREE TO Agreement BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF 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 trea ties You further acknowledge that the structure organiza iv tion and code of the Software are valuable trade Introduction secrets of GARMIN and that the Software in source code Software License
35. and 3 The THUMB STICK Five Position Switch Button fa Press 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 and hold for two seconds to mark your current location 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 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 e When on a list press to jump to the first or last item on the page and to page up or down The FIND button Installing the lanyard e Press to access the Find Menu z NOTE The eTrex Legend is designed to be i a ry battery held and operated in the left hand but it yard Compartment 5 Slot Cover can be held and operated using the right hand as well to suit your preference Getting Started Installing the Batteries Battery The eTrex Legend operates on two AA batteries not Installation and included which are placed into the back of the unit Backlight Contrast Rechargeable Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Importan
36. aring 309 Favorites Category 28 Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Legend can be found by selecting the Waypoint option from the Find Menu You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the By Name or Nearest options as explained on the previous page When selected from 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 lat 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 infor
37. ass ring that rack while you re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination bearing relative to the course over ground The 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 The Bent Bearing Pointer arrow alerts you to the upcoming turn while you are navigating a route When you get within 15 seconds ETA of the current point the pointer bends to indicate the direction of the turn to the next point while still showing the direction to the current point 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 Stop Navigation Big Numbers Restore Defaults 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
38. at 1 Highlight 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 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 14 choices Battery Change the type of battery used Alkaline NiCad NiMH or Lithium which improves the battery gauge reliability 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 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 d
39. ay 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 first and last waypoints on the route You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using the Find Menu To add a Find Menu item to a route 1 Select an item from the Find Menu and display its Information 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 x ADVNCS SPRNGH CAR CLARE EXT176 EXT207 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 a x MONDAY ROUTE 18733 W 175th St Aubry Kenneth EUS Post Office f Colony Bistro Art G Clore Leg Dist M Navicote ian A Route with list of waypoints Leg Time H R Ss M I N Add To Favorites dd To Route Project Waypoint Save As Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hu
40. dicating the direct path from your cur rent location to your destination 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 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 distance display increases To stop navigation 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press in on the THUMB STICK Select Stop Navigation then press in on the THUMB STICK Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination The eTrex Legend stores 20 routes each with up to 50 waypoints A route can be created and modified from the Route Page and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory To create a route 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 displ
41. e Map option helps to spee acquisition SOUTH DAKOTA os y AOMA NEBRASKA _ 80 Point to your approximate location and press ENTER Poor Satellite Reception Use With GPS Off Continue Acquiring Select this option if you want GPS off for faster map drawing There are four options for the Poor Satellite Reception message NEMAL ELLAS Navigating with eTrex Legend White Mnt e oe e ad HOME g A Goto BEGIN WESTCLIFFE De rN HERMITLAKEDS END eas i Taraa ee k A Track 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 e
42. e vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision 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 Drivers Field of Vision 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 jii Introduction Warnings CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is and operated by the government of the United States which is Precautions solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu racy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the eTrex Legend is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID c
43. ed grids Distance Speed You can choose from three units of measure to display your rate of travel Elevation You can choose from two units of mea sure to display your elevation Vertical Speed You can choose from three units of measure to display your rate of ascent and descent Depth You can choose from three units of measure to display the depth of an area shown on a map To select Units Page options 1 For all fields on this page highlight the field and then press the THUMB STICK to display the Options Menu for the field 2 Highlight the desired option on the menu and then press the THUMB STICK to place it in the field 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 the desired contrast has been set Heading Page
44. eed 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 sun 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 54 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 55 Appendix D MapSource Setup re GARMIN MapSource CD ROMS offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information MapSource is also an exellent medium for storage and
45. ent 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 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 GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or s
46. er Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed For definitions see Appendix C pages 54 55 Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields Trip Computer Trip Odom 0 Moving Time 00 00 Stopped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed Max Speed m m 00 Moving o Overall Avg m h Oh The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmab e 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 Men to start a new trip u allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready 19 Trip Computer Options Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read outs of current information as you travel Trip Computer Bj amp Trip Odom 0 The Option Menu for this page provides the fol Hoving Time lowing options Reset Big Numbers and Restore 00 00 Defaults O71 To program a data field I 4 Saee 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired Odometer data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to move Up
47. ess it in to display the map Options Menu and select Add Turns This option appears only when highlighting the end point of a route 4 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 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous instruction 2 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 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 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired route and press in to display the Route Page for that route 3 Use the THUMB STICK to move the map panning arrow to the waypoint you want to review and press in to pop up the Options Menu Select Review or Remove and p
48. f 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 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 The eTrex Legend 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 enu 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 How to enter a new elevation 1 Use the THUMB STICK to display the Options enu 2 Highlight New Elevation and then press in on the 3 Enter the desired elevation by using the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired numerals and pressing it in High complete entry To enter a new locatio light OK and press in to n 1 Use the THUM
49. fault settings for the route 37 reverse the route 36 review a waypoint 37 review or remove a route waypoint 39 review the area of a saved track 51 save a Track Log 42 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 46 select data field options 40 select Units Page options 44 Setup the Navigation Page 18 How To Continued set the backlighting timeout 45 set the date and time 43 48 49 50 set the location 48 50 show Data Fields 13 show Nav Status 13 stop navigating 13 34 40 transfer data 56 use Setup Map options 15 use the Measure Distance option 15 use Track Log Setup options 42 view the next waypoint in the route 39 Huntand Fisier noen aT 50 l Installing Batteries 3 Lanyard 2 Interlace Page sccnusnerensnverevecoutsiy 46 Internal Antennas nopan An AR 2 L Tea COVE arna S 15 Land or Water oo cccceccccccesesceseseseseeereees 14 Tangu Eein E E TO 4T LED Display aria 2 Tes COUT E rr e EE 40 Leg Distance nea 40 teg Times irran A E 40 Location aton i sicescsicconveivsiee overt 54 Location marking 24 Location selected ccccceccceseeeseeeen 54 Lock On ROAd harenean 14 M Maintenances nesa nuan a a si v Maini Menu Papena 4 Main Pages Main Menu 22 ap 9 avigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 19 20 Main Page Basics biuta 4 Main Page Menu Button oo cee 4 Maps Features 15 Map
50. form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN You Agreement agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any deriva tive 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 Cleaning Maintenance The eTrex Legend 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 Legend where prolonged exposure 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 the need for external power It is always a good practice to back up important user data by recording it manually Water Immersion The eTrex Legend 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 compartm
51. ganization of such changes or improve ments GARMIN AutoLocate TracBack and Personal Navigator are registered trademarks eTrex Legend and MapSource are trademarks of GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN April 2005 Part Number 190 00234 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan Introduction About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Legend To get the most from your new eTrex Legend 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 same order as viewed on screen provides details about using the features of the eTrex Legend 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 FCC Com pliance The eTrex Legend complies with Part 15 of the FCC Statement interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME O
52. gning a number to the waypoint Be certain to press and release the THUMB STICK for this operation Pressing in and holding the THUMB STICK marks a waypoint for your current location To create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates lat lon 1 Press in and hold the THUMB STICK to access the Mark Waypoint Page 2 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 Marking a Waypoint on the map without highlighting a map item 3 You may also change the waypoint name and or SIREN symbol Location W03447329 i To move a waypoint Creating a Be 3 z 1 Use the Find Menu to display the Waypoint Page for Waypoint by Ffo the waypoint you want to move entering t Sar coordinates 2 Highlight and press the Map on screen button to display the map for the waypoint 3 With the waypoint highlighted by the panning arrow press in and release the THUMB STICK The word Move displays beneath the panning arrow 4 Use the panning arrow to drag the waypoint to the new location and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it 5 Press the PAGE button before pressing the THUMB STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to the Main Pages Moving a Waypoint 25 Mark Options Location Elevation Distance Bearing
53. he keyboard data entry method Once you have spelled enough of the street name you a match displays often with several streets on the list Press in on the THUMB STICK to ove the highlight to the street list and then scroll p or down until you find the street name you want ess it in to place the name in the field wm 3 ighlight the best match and then press in on the HUMB STICK to display the Information Page for he intersection Use the on screen buttons at the ottom of the page to Goto view the item on the Map OK to close or use the Options Menu for other choices oats rm Ves Find Options Find Intersection x First Street Second Street Blackbob Rd City optional Matches 1 E 151st St amp Lackman Rd amp Blackbob Rd Olathe KS 66062 Match Quality 100 Find Intersection Page Find ajx Street E 151 STH__ _______ N E 2nd St E 50th St Co Rd E 105 Co Rd E 11 S Co Rd E10s a Co Rd E125 Co Huy A BIC lt gt Back 1 2 3 DIE FIGH Space 4 5 6 ILJIKIL 7189 N 0 PR BCA 0 ULV WIX Z Find Street Keyboar Intersection E Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish 1r Information Page Options 33 Find Options City ajx Springfield Missouri United States of America Size Large City Distance 141 27 Bearing SE EA
54. igation 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 The Setup Menu The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Legend 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 Time 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
55. ime 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 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 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 Options On screen Map Page Options Menu button K L Stop Navigation Hide Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Map Page Options Menu w
56. ime 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 43 22 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Legend feature pages The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Legend 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 store a waypoint for your current location or a map pointer location Find Menu Allows you to locate and Goto or use as part of a Route Waypoints Favorite Locations Cities Interstate Exits Points of Interest Addresses and Intersections Some require MapSource data 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 Information about t Moon data a Calendar Hunting and Fishing data a Calculator and an Area Calculator he status of backlighting time and date and unit power a
57. ing odometer etc A Find Feature for locating Waypoints Cities Interstate Exits Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections 8 MB of detailed map data storage allowing transfer from GARMIN MapSource CD ROMs Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability Getting Started Setup and Features Points of Interest Address and Intersection data must be transferred to the unit using a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM See page 56 for more informa tion 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 47 for enabling WAAS and satellite reception techniques 1 Getting Started Features
58. ira hiia 10 POWED eaaa ee Arr i 52 Power Data Connector Covet cccccceee 2 POWER butt Oien aana Power Staths sirenen Power Status Window P ecautionSisirave nass Product Registration ccccseseseeeees Projecting a Waypoint R Receiver Status S7 eee Nat 5 7 47 Renaming a Waypoint 0 ceceeeee 24 26 Replacement Battery Cover 53 RESET rrn e on 20 Restart Searchin roar NE EN 7 Restore Defaults 0 cccccceeceee 11 17 20 Route Adding Find Menu item 35 Creating 35 Definition of 8 Editing 36 Options 36 40 Restore settings 36 37 Route Page 23 Using 35 RICM Mareka anann aa ON 46 RTCM In NMEA Ot eecceteceteteeeteees 46 RIGM In Text Outis scecsssweacssersseees eet 46 S Satellite Pages oi E 4 7 Saved Saving the Track Log Selecting a Waypoint 0 00 0 cece 28 Serial Number nsira ouie vii Setting the Correct Time Zone ee 22 Set p and Features uor uea si l Setup Map ieren tin 11 14 Setup Map options sssi 15 Setup Mente an anaren e E 43 Setup Pagen eas 22 23 Setup the Navigation Page ese 18 Set COUISE aorin 16 20 Show Data Fields 11 13 avigation Status 13 av Status 11 Software License Agreement 0 cce iv Software Version operating 23 47 Specifications niena in 52 Speed Data Field 14 18 21 54 Maximum 54 Moving Avg 54 Overall Avg 54 Units 44 Stop Navigation cee 11 13 17 StOTAGE ses E E EES
59. isplay the current version of unit operating software and the Unit 1 D Number To adjust System Page options 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 a GPS GPS Off WAAS Enabled Language Enslish Battery Alkaline Memory Used 04 37 09 23 Sep 02 V System Setup Page in Normal Mode WAAS Enabled Compass Off and Altimeter Calibration on Automatic System fe x Restore Defaults Software Version System Page Options Menu 47 Accessories Accessories Menu The accessory pages features which enhance the unit Accessories Elx operation but are not essential include sun and moon 5 position relative to a location a calendar a hunting and fishing best times record an area calculator and a basic Sun amp Moon Calendar calculator Highlight the appropriate icon and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the desired acces Ex kkkh nee Hunt amp Fish Area Calc Sun and Moon This feature provides you with a graphic display of both sun and moon positioning for a certain date time and location with times for sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset Calculator D a uoe A On screen buttons at the bottom of this page allow Accessory Menu you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and A stop it at a given date The first button on the left ani
60. it 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 Performs to specifications to 6 g s NMEA 0183 RTCM 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Built In patch Two 1 5 volt AA batteries3 0 5 watts max Up to 18 hours of typical use in Battery Saver mode4 fications 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 21 or 23 gt The emperature rating for the eTrex Legend may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batter ies 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 regu Alka ator Modifications or other applications voids the product warranty ine batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Legend in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting and the electronic compass significantly reduces battery life Different brands of batteries vary in performance
61. ith 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 Setup Map option consists of five sub pages 11 Options Panning Oy Ready To Navigate Accuracy 16 Feet 076 13 0 Map Pointer 0 8 apsource 307 t 173 Map Page with Panning Arrow Hwy 58 ___ 103 11 8 HNETH i 0 8 i apsource Highlighted Map Item Intersection x Hwy 58 amp Hwy D amp Holmes Rd amp E 17 1st St Distance 1 87 Bearing 103 EA Mop _ Ok 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 features applies to waypoints roads lakes rivers nearly every thing that is displayed
62. lowing 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 format is supported by the eTrex Legend 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 Legend 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 Legend 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 Legend unit data connection illustrated below The PC Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your eTrex Legend to a PC compatible computer serial port eTrex Legend Connector lt gt J o oO 3 8 c a Tru 5 zo a8 e 5 6 f a o o Data Cable 58 A ACCESSONGS s anaana 53 Accessories Menu 48 Accessories Page 23 Accur
63. ma tion for this 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 he 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
64. n data in a window at the top of the page that lists the status of satellite tracking and accuracy of GPS positioning When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Nav Status 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 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 Options Menu 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in the data field Use the ZOOM IN OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page and to page up or down Bearing Current ETE Course Elevation Current Destination Final Destination Current Distance Final Distance Current ETA Continued Options Map ajg Pan Map Stop Navigation Show Nav Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Stop Navigation Option fnapsource Map Page with Nav Status and Data Fields Hidden Ei Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination _ Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Se
65. 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 figure the area encompassed by the route 1 Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu Select Route Area and then press in on the THUMB STICK to see the area expressed in acres Press in on the THUMB STICK to see the area figure expressed in other terms such as square feet square miles or metric measurements To ilk To 1 To restore default settings for the route 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 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 List insert a new waypoint on the route list Select the row where you want the new waypoint i
66. nd can save the results temporarily in the memory The memory is cleared either manually or when you turn off the eTrex Legend To change calculator options 1 Highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Scientific or the Standard and Radian Degrees options 2 Highlight the option you want to change and then press in on the THUMB STICK for the change to take effect 3 Use the THUMB STICK to move about the keypad enter numbers and perform calculations Accessories Area Calculation x Press start when you are ready to begin tracking the area Area Calculator Start Page Area Calculation El x Reset Area Calculator Option Standard calculator with Scientific mode to select 51 Appendix A Specifications Physical Case Size Weight Temperature Range Performance Receiver Acquisition time Update Rate GPS Accuracy DGPS USGC Accuracy DGPS WAAS Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Dynamics Interfaces Antenna Power Specii Input Power Consumption Battery Life Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IPX7 stan dards waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes 4 4 H x 2 W x 1 2 D Approx 5 3 ounces 150 g w batteries 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C operating Differential ready 12 parallel channel Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds EZin
67. ng the Trip Computer Trip Computer Options To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Data Field Options Menu Reset x Reset Trip Data Reset Odometer Reset 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 21 The Main Page Main Menu jE The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons T f Q amp Mark Find Battery Capacity Time Date par K and Backlighting Status Bar Routes Tracks GT fe Tracks IES To exit these pages Setup A seis nit aes highlight the on screen X Pee S0 button and press in on the THUMB STICK The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Legends advanced features From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints find map items such as cities interstate exits addresses points of interest etc create routes save tracks setup system operating features or access and use unit accessories Main Menu Pages fa pie 5 ys ea Find Routes Tracks Setup Accessories Routes TI rocks a mo i o yle a Save Cear Tine Units Sun amp Hoon Calendar Eie S iA m S eee ice i SHS TEN sumed aisea ae a Se Setting the Correct T
68. nserted 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 the route remove a waypoint from the route list 1 Select the waypoint that you want to remove from 2 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 To change a route waypoint 1 2 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 Routes Options HWY 68 CHILES Hwy 68 Hwy 68 Wagstaff Spring Hill Gardner Bucyrus De Soto Chiles Leg Dist AST Time R y gt ee ee Route Page with Waypoint List Route Waypoint Options Menu xa Waypoints f Favorites sz Cities Exits i Addresses Intersections Dist T f sett 0 0 Navigate _ Map Using the Find Menu to change a Route Waypoint 37 Routes Options R
69. nt And Fish Add To Route option from the Find Menu Information Pages 35 Routes Options Reverse Route Copy Route Delete Route Area Restore Defaults A Route Options Menu 72845 57 all Route Area in Acres 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_ Delete Route Prompt 36 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 Options 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
70. nt 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 2 To change the name of the waypoint use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint name field 3 To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint use the THUMB STICK to highlight the symbol block just above the waypoint name 4 To save the waypoint highlight OK and press in on the THUMB STICK 5 If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint press 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 map pointer to the map item you want and highlight it 2 Press in and release the THUMB STICK to display the item information page 3 With the Information Page displayed highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page and then press the THUMB STICK to open the menu 4 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 Mark Options 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 panning aja ap Pointer 2 The Mark Waypoint Page displays automatically Mara pepe assi
71. o 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 Legend to 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 the event of an accident Do not mount the eTrex Legend 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 pos sible injury Refer to air bag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owners manual Do not mount the eTrex Legend in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision The mount ing hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof WARNING When used in vehicles it is the sole responsibility 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 Legend to the exclusion of safe driving practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Legend while you are driving Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Legend to pay full atten tion to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while th
72. of Interest categories Food amp Drink Services Lodging Transportation Attractions Emergency amp Govt Entertainment Manmade Places Shopping 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 Find Options Points of Interest x Food amp Drink Lodging Attractions Entertainment Shopping Services Transportation Emergency amp Gov Manmade Places Points of Interest List Food amp Drink All Types American Asian Barbecue Chinese Deli Bakery International Italian Mexican Food amp Drink Categories Find Bx Nearest Food Drink Fast Food Dairy Queen Mc Donald s Burger King Hardee s Sonic Drive In Wendy s Baskin Robbins Ice Cre Back Yard Burgers Sonic Drive In Distance 0 9 Bearing 2792 Nearest Fast Food List 31 Find Options Point of Interest Fast Food Food Drink 5 4 Mc Donald s Olathe KS 66061 913 780 5945 1600 S Hamilton Cir Number 15727 Street W Beckett Ln City optional Olathe KS Postal Code optional Matches 3 15727 W Beckett Ln Olathe KS 66062 Match Quality 100 Find Add
73. oftware 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 verification 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 8282 FAX 44 1794 519222 Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our on line registration today Have the serial n
74. oint 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 on the Route Page 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 Legend 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 Legend uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track The TracBack feature allows you to return along a raveled path without marking any waypoints When you are ready to return to where you started the eTrex Legend akes you back by following the Track Log that you eft behind You can save a total of ten tracks in the unit memory The Track Log starts recording as soon as the nit 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 TracBack 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
75. on System WAAS 1 47 Wiring Diagram 0 cccessiansnswewineneey 58 www GARMIN com vii wwwnima mil a 44 Z ZOOMUN n ENRE ZOOM IN p tti nannan ZOOM OUT cee ZOOM OUT button For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GARMIN products visit the GARMIN web site at www garmin com Copyright 2005 GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 U S A Telephone 913 397 8200 FAX 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9DL U K Telephone 44 1794 519944 FAX 44 1794 519222 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Telephone 886 2 2642 9199 FAX 886 2 2642 9099 www garmin com Part Number 190 00234 00 Rev D
76. ou choose Use Find Menu follow instruc tions for using the Find Menu on page 27 NOTE The times displayed are the recog nized 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 50 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 With the eTrex Legend 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 Legend 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 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 Calculator This feature provides you with all the basic functions of both of standard or scientific calculator You can per form most calculations identified by the function symbols along the sides of the keypad a
77. oute x CAR N 38 50 267 E H034 39 708 7 5 Moving a Route Waypoint by clicking and dragging Review Remove Next lAdd Turns Map Page Route Options Route ajx 005 N 38 50 950 N H034 43 212 1 6 m papsource Ca Adding a Route Waypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page 38 To change a route waypoint Continued 3 Select a new waypoint access its Information Page and press the on screen OK button to replace the old route waypoint 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 2 Highlight the Move option and press in on the THUMB STICK to select the waypoint 3 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 2 Highlight the on screen Map button at the bottom of the page and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Map Page 3 Use the THUMB STICK to move the panning arrow to either end of the displayed route until the end waypoint is highlighted Then pr
78. p The Main Pageisisseoe arinira 9 10 ODPUONS nr arne N 11 15 Using the Pan Map Option uu 2 Stop Navigation e n13 Hide Show Navigation Status a3 Hide Show Data Fields 0 ccceee 13 SQtUpi gears dui cnietehuanar suena 14 15 The Measure Distance option 15 Navigation The Mains Pape sis seineei taut senneerdiatonee 16 Options ensaian n 17 18 Trip Computer The Main Pagese 19 OPUONS irin araen ENAA 20 21 Main Menu The Main Page iia ccntnnaedeaiiin a aan 22 Setting the Correct Time Zone 22 Using the Main Menu uu eee 23 Mark Options 00 0 24 26 Projecting a Waypoint cee 26 Editing Waypoints o 26 Find Options 0 27 34 Th Find Mens eis secmrvennyenni 27 viii Finding a Waypoint 0 0 ceceeeeeeee 28 Finding a Favorite 0 cee 29 Finding a City a029 Finding an Exits sesan aniisi 30 Finding a Point of Interest 0 c ee 31 Finding an Address or Intersection 32 Using A GOLO 34 Routes Options tamaninan 35 40 Creating and Using A Route 00 35 Editing a RO t seien 36 38 Add Edit from the Route Map Page 38 39 avigating a ROULE seinna 3 Data Fields for the Route Page Tracks OPUONS hranirriosiniiie Setup Opuions onasan Time Page Units Page Display Page Heading Page Interface Page nt System Pagen n ai ACCESSOTIES i ianei Sun and Moon Calendar Page gt
79. pSource data has been from the mapping program on the optional CD ROM To allow you to view the map from different perspectives the scale can be changed from 20 feet to 500 mi allow you to zoom in o scale to change rapidly es The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit r out on the map Pressing and holding these buttons causes the instead of changing in increments The IN button displays less area but more map detail while the OUT button shows you a larger area with less map detail A Status Window at the top of the page provides you with current satellite tracking and position accuracy information The Main Page I 70 083 6 1 4 CR 7 TRL i if Zoom In NEBRASKA j A m gti KANSAS Id L i _ e ig Tulsa kizo p Riim Zoom Out Chiles Map Features 1 2 200 mapsource overzoom Map Scales A Accuracy Circle i3 Panning Arrow Map Pointer The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direction of movement as a triangular Position Icon in the center of the map The map display also shows the map scale and geographic details such as lakes rivers highways and towns 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 ower left hand side of the display is
80. put serial data formats This feature is used when connecting to external NMEA devices a DGPS 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 waypoint 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 RTCM In NMEA Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data RICM In Text Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information None Provides no interfacing capabilities If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM in NMEA Out format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver e g GBR 21 amp GBR 23 directly from your unit Tuning is automatic with Scan or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select User from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver Refer to the beacon receiver instructions To select a serial data form
81. re displayed in the window at The battery icon dis of reserve power availab by a cigarette lighter ad he bottom of the Main Menu Page plays the approximate amount le When the unit is powered pter a power plug icon replaces he battery icon The date and time are displayed in the center of the window an d when backlighting is active the ight bulb to the right appears illuminated The Main Menu Page Main Menu Bal Yo Is Mark Find me BS Routes Tracks Setup Accessories 02 46 50 sc 29 Jul 02 4 Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 02 46 50 O 29 JUL 02 Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 23 N 38 51 335 Location W994 47 932 Elevation 1012 Distance 0 0 Bearing N Mark Waypoint Page Post Office a a RV Park 1 Restaurant i Restroom Scales m Scenic Area amp School Seaplane Base 24 Shipwreck E 38 53 076 034 28 546 Marking a Waypoint with the Panning Arrow 24 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 Waypoi
82. re is too much map clutter or the scale is such that map features are too densely displayed Cannot exit a menu or page by moving the THUMB STICK to the left 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 ormal and RTCM Set system GPS to interface to other than 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 The eTrex Legend is programmed to provide pop up messages concerning operational characteristics and conditions Press in on the THUMB STICK to acknowledge a message and return to the current feature 57 Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the Setup Interface Page on page 46 of this manual The input output lines on your eTrex Legend unit are RS 232 compatible al
83. reen contrast Buttons while on the Satellite When on the Satellite Page use the ZOOM IN or Page to Adjust Contrast OUT buttons to adjust the contrast 3 Getting Started Main Page Basics Ol Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page wes Trip Computer Main Menu All of the information yo main pages or display screen u need to operate the eTrex Legend can be found on five s You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Trip Computer and Main Menu Page While these five pages provide you with different types of navigation information they all share common features like Option Menus and a Main Page Menu both of which are accessed by on screen buttons To display these menus highlight the on screen button and press in on the THUMB STICK Option Menu Button Stop Navigation Hide Nay Status Option Menu These menus provide addi tional features or allow you to customize the unit to your Hide Data Fields preferences Setup Map To exit these and other Measure Distance pop up type menus move the Restore Defaults 7HUMB STICK to the left or right Main Page Menu Button erection Vain Page Menu Satellite Use to go directly to a Main Map Page and as an alternate to Navigation cycling through the Main Altimeter Pages Trip Computer Main Menu Double click the on screen button to toggle between two
84. ress Page Entering an Address 32 Finding a Point of Interest Continued Once you Information P have selected an item you can display the age for that item You can then use the on screen buttons to Goto or view the location on the Map or use the Options Menu for more choices To find a point of interest 1 Press 2 Use th 3 Use th egory 4 Use th and th 5 Use th he FIND button to display the Find Menu e THUMB STICK to highlight Points of Interest and then press it in to display the Points of Interest Categories List e THUMB STICK to select the desired cat and then press it in to display the Types List e THUMB STICK to select the desired type en press it in to display the list for that type e Options Menu at the top of page to select from either By Name or Nearest options Selecting By Name displays a keyboard allowing you to enter he characters of the name you want A list of matches displays when enough characters are entere 6 Use th d e THUMB STICK to highlight your selec tion from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 7 Use th e on screen buttons to Goto or view on the Map or use the page Options Menu Finding an Address or Intersection You can e nter a street number choose a street name from a list and find an address within the area of map
85. ress 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 Options Menu Select Next and press in again to view the next waypoint Navigating a Route 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 1 Select a route from the Routes List and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Route Page 2 Highlight the on screen Navigate button at the Routes Options Adding a new waypoint within a Route Navigation Kenneth m OOrrs3Omin 1 0 1 i d Speed Heading 20 0 NW Navigation Page with Bearing Pointer Kenneth OOhnrs3 Omin 1 1OCHESTNT 003 1519 3 KENNETH LJ 0 8 loverzoom Navigating a Route on the Map Page p tag 39 Routes Options ee etlDistance To Pointi I ETA To Point x TETE To Point RA Leg Course RA Leg Distance p Leg Time Ra Pointer L Sunrise At Point _ Leg Dist 452 8 Data Field Options Menu Route x HOME EXITH213 HOME Gardner Bucyrus Westport Sq
86. s Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu For some categories there are two methods of 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 These pages are structured with a set of sub menus and location information pages that guide you through the pro cess of finding locations Use them to construct a Route establish a direct line of travel Goto or when gathering information Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint ave As Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Any Map or Find Menu item can be saved as a Waypoint Find Ex Favorites Cities Exits Points of Interest Addresses Intersections 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 37 Bearing S Item Information Page 27 Find Options Find x User Waypoints HOME 4 CAMPGROUND GARMIN GRMEUR GRMPHX GRMTWN zi Distance 0 0 Bearing 309 Waypoint Find List Location 409447332 Elevation 1009 Distance 27 6 Be
87. t Note may be used 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 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 clockwise 2 Insert batteries observing the polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn 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 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 adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight Press amp Release POWER To turn on the backlighting Button a dll Backlighting On Off 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 45 Use ZOOM IN amp OUT To adjust the sc
88. t for lost or damaged battery compartment cover 53 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 direction 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 Sp
89. tellite near your location and then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS satellite 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 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 gov 5 Satellite Options 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 i
90. the Cities option then press it in to display the find By Name or find by Nearest prompt Selecting By Name displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities If using find By Name begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard When you have entered enough characters to define the name a match list displays If you are using find By Nearest scroll through the list to find the city you want Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired city from the list and then press it in to display the Informa tion Page for that city With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto Map or OK options Finding an Exit You can use the Find Exit option to locate a nearby on an interstate highway Exits are listed only by Nearest Exit information pages provide a variety of information about services near each exit including rest exi sto ps lodging restaurants service stations etc Some services i e service stations on this page can be selected and a separate information page displays with specific information concerning what types of fuel mechanical and food services To find an exit Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight Exits and then re available press it in to display the Exit List Highlight and select an exit type by pressing in on the THUMB STICK
91. tup Options Orientation North Up Auto Zoom Off Detail Normal Lock On Road On Display Mode Land Hap Setup x Saved Tracks AUTO Continued Sunrise Final ETA Sunset Final ETE Time of Day Heading To Course Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Trip Odometer Trip Time Moving Odometer Trip Time Stopped Off Course Trip Time Total Overall Avg Speed Turn Pointer Velocity Made Good Speed Vertical Speed For definitions see Appendix C pages 54 55 The Setup Map option displays the five Map Setup Track Log AUTO Pages each accessed by an on screen button A list of Goto Line Bearing options displays for the features listed Scale options Tracks Setup indicate the point at which Tracks Tracks Logs Map Fea tures or Text Boxes are visible allowing you to remove Hon Setup ZIX map clutter and define map features 4 ia Ti Page Orientation Track Up or North Up fixes the Max Zoom Pts Of Interest AUTO top of the map display to the current track heading Waypoints AUTO or to a north heading Street Label AUTO Land Cover AUTO Map Features Setup Hap Setup x 2 r aN i Text Size Pts Of Interest None Waypoints Med Street Label Med Land Cover Med Text Setup 14 Auto Zoom On or Off automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next point to which you are navigating Det
92. uare Exit MM 213 Dist To Pt Leg Dist i qi Navigate Distance to Point vs Leg Distance To view Leg informa tion highlight the end waypoint on a leg 40 Navigating a Route Continued bottom of the page and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin navigating the route The screen changes to the Navigation Page 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 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 between two route waypoints Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next Pointer Direction pointer to a route wayp
93. umber of your eTrex Legend 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 LOCC 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 About This Manual 0 0 ccccceesceeeeneerees i FCC Compliance Statement wail Warnings and Precautions 0 0 cee ili i Software License Agreement Maintenance Warranty o i Product Registration cccscsssesseeeeens vii Tabledi Contents cscsinzssversnenactcasee viii Getting Started Setup and Features a iosa l Features and Button Function Battery Installation 0 0 00 Backlighting and Contrast 00ccceees 3 The Main Pages Maint Page Basics ss vessesasstcsceitesseteicssaseveese 4 Satellite The Main Pages os iscssrsastiehduintsneoseaires 5 OPNS ai ana 6 7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Legend uu 8 Ma
94. w instructions for using the Find Menu on page 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 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14H 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Note FISHI
95. 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 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 Meny are user programmable with a choice of different data options The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work inde pendently of the direction of your movement and the aviation qa direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always eos 447 points directly to the destination no matter what your dnt current location might be X 33 N e For example if the arrow is pointing straight up W you are going directly to your destination If it points any 5 j direction other than up turn towards that direction until A 4 the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direc fl S n 12 tion If you are using the Course Pointer option instead l and you drift away from the line of travel to your destina Ht Course TTo Course tion the Course Deviation Indicator CDI provides 10 4 graphic indication of drift right or left and displays the distance off course Navigation Page with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator CDD Scale active Use the ZOOM buttons to adjust the CDI scale setting

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