Garmin GPS Kit User's Manual
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1. You your Path to _ location Destination 0 t bo Trail trach log Map Scale Zomi The Map Page The Map Page shows where you are the animated figure and provides a real picture of where you are going As you travel the animated figure walks and leaves a trail track log Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map We will show you how to record your location by marking a waypoint in the discovering the fun section To help you better visualize the real world eTrex automatically rotates the map as you move so that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in front of the animated figure The North Pointer always shows you where north is To make sure you can see your entire trip you can change the map scale from 500 feet to 800 miles by pressing and holding the UP Button to view a larger area and the DOWN Button for viewing a smaller area Getting Started Page Basics On the Map Page the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale from 500 feet to 800 miles OSM The Map Page showing different symbols and waypoints 11 Getting Started Page Basics On the Pointer Page the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through different trip data The eTrex is not a compass You must be moving in order for it to track your movement 12 Pointer Page Basics Waypoint Location Name Straight Line Distance to2. Part No 190 00205 01 Optional Accessories Cs A Part No 010 10266 00 Protects the eTrex when not in use Auto Power Adapter Part No 010 10203 00 Provides eTrex operation from a automobile cigarette lighter PG Data A Part No 010 10206 00 Allows for transfer of data from a PC to an eTrex AAA aromas ais Part No 010 10205 00 Wiring harness Connections for data input output Bicycle Mounting Kit Part No 010 10267 00 Allows the eTrex to be mounted on bicycle handle bars PC Cable Auto Power Adapter Part No 190 10268 00 Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex and provides unit operation from an automobile cigarette lighter 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 See your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on 2 AA batteries not included which are installed at the back of the unit To install the batteries remove the battery cover by turning the lock ring at the back of the unit 1 4 turn counter clockwise Insert the batteries observing proper polarity Attach the battery cover by turning the lockring 1 4 turn clockwise The 2 AA batteries should last about 22 hours in battery save mode Getting Started The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic op Here We Go eration of the e
3. Press the ENTER button The GOTO is activated with the selected waypoint as the destination To view the selected waypoint on the Map Page 1 On the REVIEW WAYPOINT page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight MAP Press the ENTER button The selected waypoint is displayed on a map You can use the UP DOWN buttons to zoom in and out on the map Press the PAGE Button and switch back to the WAYPOINTS Page To view the NEAREST waypoints page 1 On the WAYPOINTS page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight NEAREST Press the ENTER Button The NEAREST WAYPOINTS Page appears The nine closest waypoints appear in a list showing their name and distance from your location You can select a waypoint trom this list by pressing the UP or DOWN button and selecting the desired waypoint Once selected press ENTER The REVIEW WAYPOINT appears allowing you to edit the waypoint if you desire To delete all waypoints 1 On the WAYPOINT Page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight DELETE ALL Press the ENTER button A confirmation message box appears asking if you really want to delete all waypoints If you do press the UP or DOWN button and highlight YES Press ENTER f you change your mind and do not want to delete the waypoint press the UP or DOWN button and highlight NO Press ENTER or press the PAGE button The confirmation message
4. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLU SIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 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 RESULT ING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY 50 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle
5. elrex personal navigator owner s manual 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 15 1st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 8999 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 All rights reserved 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 prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and oth
6. YES Press ENTER If you change your mind press the UP or DOWN button and select NO Press ENTER The tracks remain in memory or you can press PAGE to exit at any time To delete a saved track 1 On the Track Log Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the saved track that you want to delete from the SAVED TRACKS list Press ENTER The saved track appears graphically Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight DELETE Press ENTER A confirmation window appears asking you if you really want to delete the saved track If you do press the UP or DOWN button and highlight YES Press ENTER If you change your mind press the UP or DOWN button and select NO Press ENTER or you can press PAGE to exit at any time The tracks remain in memory To start TracBack Navigation 1 On the Track Log Page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the saved track from the SAVED TRACKS that you want to travel Press ENTER The track graphically appears Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight TRACBACK Press ENTER The direction window appears asking you if you want the destination to be at the beginning of the track or the end of the track see sidebar Press the UP or DOWN button and select the desired destination point The Pointer Page appears guiding you to the destination you selected You may not remember the original direction of the saved track but by using BEGIN or
7. care and handling of the batteries Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment Consult an authorized GARMIN dealer or other qualified service technician if the problem cannot be corrected Operation is subject to the following condi tions 1 This device cannot cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The eTrex does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should be made only by an authorized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs can void the warranty Introduction The eTrex is a six ounce 12 channel hand held GPS eTrex Features receiver It has a built in GPS antenna and only five user buttons All buttons are located on either side of the unit allowing for simple one handed operation that wont obstruct your view of the display It runs for 22 hours on two AA batteries in battery save mode In addition to determining your loc
8. 3 4 minutes at a fast pace and watch the Map Page Your location is shown by the figure in the middle of the screen As you move watch the animated figure walk and a line called a track appear along the path you have just covered Now take a sharp right turn and walk at a brisk pace for another 3 4 minutes A NOTE As a shortcut tip press and hold Getting Started Edit Waypoints EDIT LOCATIOH H zEPEz 150 Hosd 48 zzE You can create or edit a waypoint on the EDIT LOCATION Page From the MARK WAYPOINT Page highlight the Lat Lon field and press ENTER Then follow the on screen instructions EDIT HAYF OAT HAME Har i The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME Page 15 Getting Started Follow the Pointer Now lets use the GOTO feature and the Pointer Page POME to travel back to our starting location m non e Guidance by GARMIN The eTrex guides you to a destination using a GOTO GOTO means GOing TO a destination in a direct line To Start a GOTO 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight A ct WAYPOINTS The pointer tells you what 3 Press ENTER The WAYPOINTS Page appears direction you should move When the pointer is pointing right as shown here just move 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the tab containing HOME and press ENTER right until the pointer is 5 Press the UP or DOWN Button to se
9. 5 to E097 5 iG W097 5 to W082 5 6 E097 5 to E112 5 7 W082 5 to W067 5 2 E112 5 to E127 5 8 W067 5 to W052 5 4 E127 5 to E142 5 9 W052 5 to W037 5 2 E142 5 to E157 5 10 W037 5 to W022 5 0 o WOOT E E157 5 to E172 5 11 W007 5 to E007 5 0 E172 5 to E180 0 12 A simple way to determine your local time offset is how many hours you are behind or ahead of UTC also called Greenwich or zulu time Example EST Eastern Standard Time is 5 hours behind UTC so your offset would be 5 Adding one hour for daylight savings would make EDT Eastern Daylight Time 4 Subtract an hour for each time zone as you travel west Offsets for Continental U S would be EST 5 EDT 4 CST 6 CDT 5 MST 7 MDT 6 PST 8 PDT 7 42 Appendices Interface formats are selected from the SETUP Page Appendix E The input output lines on your eTrex are RS 232 compat Wiring ible allowing easy interface to a wide range of external Diagram devices including PCs differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver The NMEA 0183 version 2 0 interface format is supported by the eTrex and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices NMEA 0183 Version 2 0 Approved Sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPWPL GPBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver cont
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11. In addition to the basic aspects of the Map Page that were covered on page 11 there is a MAP OPTIONS feature which allows you to customize the Map Page The following options are available e Orient Map Ahead Northwards When AHEAD is selected the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving When NORTHWARDS is selected the map is always oriented to the north e Auto Zoom On Off When AUTO ZOOM is turned on the map automatically adjusts its scale to display your entire navigating route When its turned off you must press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the appropriate map scale e Stop Navigation STOP NAVIGATION stops any active navigation navigation means there is a destination waypoint page 16 This option cannot be selected if there is no active navigation To select a Map Page Option 1 Press the ENTER button on the Map Page 2 The Map Options Menu appears Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the desired option and press ENTER Once you press ENTER the change is made and the Options Menu disappears You will notice on the Map Page the little grey man The man stands still when you are not moving he moves when you move and a blinking means the eTrex has lost satellite reception weak signals You should relocate the eTrex or move to a place that has a clear view of the sky Pointer Page Options In addition to the Pointer Page basics that were covered
12. box disappears and all of the waypoints remain in memory Reference Nearest Waypoints HEHREST HMAYF OTS Dd rm The nine closest waypoints appear in a list showing their name and distance from your location four shown here MAY OTS DO YOu REALLY HAHT TO DELETE ALL HAYFOINT S HEHREI MAKE SURE you want to delete all of the waypoints before you press ENTER 23 Reference Routes O15 3 03pm DE HAR d The ROUTE feature is found on the Menu Page ADO HATFOIHT TO ROUTE You can use existing waypoints to build the route 24 Route and Route Page The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods e GOTO s Route e TracBack The GOTO method of navigation was brietly discussed on page 16 This section discusses the route method The third method TracBack is discussed on page 27 In the eTrex a route is at least two waypoints that describe the path you are going to travel The route feature is very convenient because it allows the eTrex to guide you from the first waypoint in the route to each successive waypoint until you reach your final destina tion The route feature and the GOTO feature are comparable in that they both guide you to destination waypoints However the route feature is more powerful because it is more automatic When you reach one waypoint the eTrex automatically guides you to the next waypoint on the route wit
13. must be READY TO NAVIGATE before you mark a waypoint To Mark a Waypoint 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the MARK field 3 Press ENTER The MARK WAYPOINT Page appears with OK highlighted Before we actually mark the wayoint lets change the symbol to a house and the name 001 to something a little more meaningful such as HOME To change the waypoint symbol 1 On the MARK WAYPOINT page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the small flag symbol and press ENTER Using the UP or DOWN Button scroll through the symbols and highlight the house symbol Press ENTER To change the waypoint name 1 On the MARK WAYPOINT page press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name 001 2 Press ENTER The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME Page appears 3 Press ENTER Using the UP or DOWN Button scroll through the letter selections Select H and press ENTER Repeat this process and finish the word HOME 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER The MARK WAYPOINT page appears 5 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location named HOME is now marked and stored in memory ENTER to mark a waypoint Now that you ve marked your location it s time to go for a brisk walk Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MAP Page Walk in a straight line for
14. on page 12 the following Pointer Page options are available e Reset Max Speed this resets the Maximum Speed achieved during a trip Reset Trip the trip time trip distance odometer and average speed are reset to zeros e Stop Navigation stops any active navigation To select a Pointer Page Option 1 Press the ENTER button on the Pointer Page 2 The Options Menu appears Press the UP or DOWN button highlight the desired option and press ENTER Once you press ENTER the change is made and the Options Menu disappears You can also change the fields at the bottom of the Pointer Page to display different data Speed like the speedometer in your car SPEED tells you how fast you are going regardless of whether or not you are on the right track Average Speed the average speed traveled since last trip reset Max Speed the maximum speed traveled since last reset Heading the direction you are traveling Bearing the compass direction between your location and destination Elevation the measurement of height above mean sea level Location shows your current latitude and longitude Sunrise the time of sunrise at your present location Reference Pointer Page Options LAKE A 43 25 TO GU ELEVATION 1020 The Pointer Page allows you to display eleven types of different data such as Elevation L AS CH E The eTrex will tell you the time of sunrise and suns
15. the UNITS field Press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired unit Press ENTER Press PAGE to select the page of your choice FOSITION FRAT Reference Units of Measure FOZITIOM FRMT hddd mm mmm MAP Dp TU Hot z4 UHITE STATUTE HAUTICAL STATUTE METRIC You can select statute nautical or metric units of measurement from the UNITS page UHITE hddd tan mmm MAF Dp TUN MGs zd UHIT Z STATUTE HORTH REF MAIGHETIC IARIAHLEE cid E DEFAULTS The DEFAULTS setting will reset the eTrex units to all of its factory settings 33 Reference Units of Measure North Reference Reference refers to the orientation of a map s grid POSITION FEHT Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with hddd mm mrm True North True North is the direction from any MAP DATUM location on the earth s surface to the north pole Maps HGS 54 are typically referenced to true north Because a compass eae n points to magnetic north not true north maps indicate HORTH REF the difference between true and magnetic north with something called declination The amount of declination TRUE changes as you move around the earth Magnetic North is the direction in which a compass needle points The i eTrex bearings will correspond to the compass if the eTrex is set to magnetic north Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the e
16. the Time to reach Destination the Destination Moving Direction Line Compass Ring Direction Arrow follow this Speed Destination Symbol The Pointer Page The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination When you re moving with no particular destination in mind the Pointer Page shows you your moving direction and speed When you re moving towards a specific destination the Pointer Page shows you the name of the location the distance and time to go By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons you can cycle through other trip computer information such as average speed maximum speed moving direction heading bearing lat lon elevation time of sunrise sunset trip timer and trip odometer A NOTE The direction arrow and destination symbol only appear on the Pointer Page when you have started a GOTO Getting Started Page Basics Menu Page Basics Everything on the menu looks so good Menu Options PPP ROUTE TRACKS Time and Date T SETUP Battery ned 14pm Backlight Strength Indicator The Menu Page The Menu Page gives you access to eTrexs more advanced features With the Menu Page you can do neat things like customize the display transfer information Xm from a computer to eTrex and back again and manage E and organize all of your waypoints 12 HOUR TIME ZOHE What Time is it Changing the Time Zone Let practice using the Menu Page and change the time zone
17. the selected final destination following each waypoint in the route eTrex has one route There are two ways to insert a waypoint into a route One way is to insert the waypoint before an existing waypoint in a route The other way is to insert the waypoint at the end of the waypoint list in a route To insert a waypoint into a route 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ROUTE Press ENTER The ROUTE Page appears Press ENTER The ADD WAYPOINT TO ROUTE Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the waypoint of your choice and press ENTER The waypoint you selected is placed in the first field on the ROUTE page Repeat this process until all of the waypoints you want are entered into the route list Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice Reference Routes 1 TRAIL z CREIH LAKE You can insert a waypoint before an existing waypoint in the list or at the end of waypoint list FOLLOLd Press FOLLOW to activate a route 25 Reference To activate a route M n 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ROUTE Press ENTER The ROUTE Page appears CAME 2 Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight E FOLLOW and press ENTER The choices are the first ba Aa beginning waypoint and the last end waypoint c 3 Press the U
18. you to choose from three modes of operation s Normal e Battery Save e Demonstration DEMO Normal Mode The GPS receiver is turned on all the time when its in NORMAL mode The normal mode is more sensitive to sudden turns or change of speed acceleration Battery Save When the eTrex is in BATTERY SAVE mode the GPS receiver is turned on and off alternatively to conserve power To select battery save mode 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page Use the UP and DOWN button and highlight the SETUP field Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the SYSTEM field Press ENTER The SYSTEM Page appears 3 Press ENTER on the MODE field Press the UP or DOWN button to select BATTERY SAVE Press ENTER Press PAGE to return to the page of your choice Demo Mode The DEMO mode is designed for dealers to show the features and functions of the eTrex to potential customers inside a closed building where satellite reception is not possible There is no navigation possible in DEMO mode If you select the DEMO mode a window appears at the bottom of the screen asking you to verify that you want to turn the GPS off the unit will stop tracking satellites not power off To do so press ENTER Congratulations You now know all there is to know about the GARMIN eTrex Reference Demo Mode 1STEHM NORMAL HORM
19. 6 HAR 00 The Setup Page TIME FORMAT 13 HOUR TIME ZHE CENTRAL ERETERH CENTRAL MOUMTAIM PACIFIC ALASKA HRIHRII SAMOA You can choose from eight time zones plus other 29 Reference Setup Page TIME FORMAT i HJR TIHE ZOHE OTHER UTC OFFSET UTC stands for Coordinated Universal Time and replaced Greenwich Mean Time GMT as the World standard for time in 1986 It is based on atomic measurements rather than the earth s rotation 30 Time Zone The time zone can be set to any one of eight pre programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset field below the time zone field When you select the 24 hour time format the letters Icel local appear next to the time You can find time offset values for your longitude by following instructions and the Time Offset Chart Appendix D To change the time zone follow the steps given on page 13 What Time is it UTC Offset When you select OTHER for the time zone you can access the UTC Offset field and make a change to match the time zone you selected Other than that you cant change it Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can be set to Automatic using the built in almanac to automatically change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect You can choose Yes to manually add daylight savings or No to remain on standard time To ch
20. AL BATTERY SAVE DEMO USIT HHH GARMIN COM FOR LATEST SOF THARE UFDATES The DEMO mode is designed for GARMIN dealers Happy Trails 31 Appendices Appendix A Specifications 38 Physical Case Size Weight Temperature Range Performance Receiver Acquisition time Update Rate Position Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Dynamics Interfaces Antenna Power Input Battery Life Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IPX7 standards waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes 4 4 H x 2 W x 1 2 D Approx 5 3 ounces 150g w batteries 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C operating Differential ready 12 parallel channel Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time AutoLocate 1 second continuous 1 5 meters 3 15 ft with DGPS corrections 15 meters 49 ft RMS 0 1 knot RMS steady state Performs to specifications to 6 g s NMEA 0183 versions 2 00 2 30 RTCM 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Built In Two 1 5 volt AA batteries Up to 22 hours in Battery Save mode Specifications subject to change without notice With optional GARMIN Differential Beacon Receiver Input such as GARMIN GBR 21 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability program The temperature rating for the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some ba
21. END you can always select where you want to TracBack to without remember ing the directions of the saved track To rename a saved track 1 The information on page 15 shows how to rename a waypoint name Use the same method to change a saved track name Setup Page The Setup Page allows you to customize the eTrex On the Setup Page you can change coordinate systems map datums and distance units You can also change the time format north reference operating mode display contrast and display back light timeout Time Format The Time Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24 hour time format enter the proper time zone and choose Daylight Savings Time When you select 12 hour time formatting the clock will read like a standard clock with 12 hour AM and 12 hour PM cycles The 24 hour option sets the eTrex to display a 24 hour cycle Military Time To change the time format 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight TIME and press ENTER 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the TIME FORMAT field and press ENTER 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button select 12 or 24 hours and press ENTER Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice Reference Setup Page TIME DISPLAY LI HIT INTERFACE gt TEM OPS Se pm 0
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23. P or DOWN button and select the desired option Press ENTER The saved track appears graphically on a sub page Press the UP or DOWN button and select OK Press ENTER 3 The track is now saved and appears in the SAVED TRACKS list on the Track Log Page Reference Track Logs TRACK LOG ix MEMORY USED ZAVE BACK THROUGH MIDAIGHT ENTIRE Log You need to save the track log first before you can use the TracBack feature NOTE For effective use of the TRACBACK feature CLEAR the track log before starting a new trip or after saving the track log To clear the track log follow the steps given on page 17 Clearing a Cluttered Map Display 21 28 Reference Track Logs QS DELC 323 d Y 9 i L ZL DELETE a TRACEACE The BEGIN point is the point defining the starting point when saving a track log END is the last point that was saved Each saved track will always have a BEGIN and END point for navigation The BEGIN END pair imply the direction of the saved trach If you want to retrace the trach navigate to END If you want to track back to the starting point navigate to BEGIN To delete all tracks 1 On the Track Log Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight DELETE ALL Press ENTER The verification window appears If you really want to delete all saved tracks press the UP or DOWN button and highlight
24. P or DOWN button and select the desired i waypoint and press ENTER The Pointer Page appears giving you steering guidance to the destination D 2mi E waypoint To remove a waypoint from the ROUTE list The eTrex draws an electronic breadcrumb 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page trail as you travel Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ROUTE Press ENTER The ROUTE Page appears Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the waypoint you want to remove The INSERT REMOVE window appears Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight REMOVE Press ENTER The waypoint is removed from the list To clear all route waypoints 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ROUTE Press ENTER The ROUTE Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight CLEAR ALL and press ENTER The confirmation window appears asking you if you really want to clear all of the route waypoints If you do select YES If you change RETE your mind press the UP or DOWN button and select A Uaa NO Press ENTER The waypoints remain in the route list The message ARRIVING DESTINATION is displayed on every page when you are 15 seconds from reaching the destination 26 IracBack Navigation and the Tracks Page TracBack allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints The eTrex draw
25. RS Military Grid Reference System New Zealand Qatar Grid Swedish Grid 45 Appendices Appendix G Grid Formats con t FAQ s Swiss Grid Taiwan Grid User Defined Grid UTM UPS Universal Transfer Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic W Malaysian R Can I turn off the Track Log Vo You can clear the track log but it is always activated Why is the elevation on my GPS incorrect by several hundred feet GARMIN GPS units have a potential position accuracy of 15 meters This is the same accuracy available in all commercially available GPS receivers The accuracy of the GPS units is not only dependent upon the GPS receiver design but also the U S DoD Selective Availability program SA Selective Availability also known as SA is a program that allows the U S DoD to degrade the accuracy of non military GPS system by as much as 100 meters At the present time the accuracy of all commercial GPS receivers can vary Between 15 to 100 meters depending on the level of degradation being imposed by the U S DoD Another factor that will effect the accuracy of the GPS receiver is the geometry of the satellites in view of the GPS receiver A poor geometry situation can provide less accurate position readings and this especially applies to GPS altitude measurements The altitude reading on the GPS unit can vary by 450 ft depending on the level of degradation being imposed under SA It is not uncommon to see the altitude continuo
26. T LOCATION Page appears 3 Scroll through the latitude and longitude position places using the UP and DOWN button UP button to move right to left DOWN button to move left to right When you reach the position place you want to change stop and press ENTER Using the UP or DOWN button scroll through the choices and highlight the one you want Press ENTER The position place is now changed 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER The MARK WAYPOINT Page appears 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the OK field and press ENTER Your location with the new latitude longitude is now stored in memory Reference Mark Waypoint Page EDIT LOCATION S576 1 5953 H 34 47 3z34 USE ENTER EUTTOH TO ELIT LIF OOM EUTTOHZ TO SELECT The EDIT LOCATION Page displays on screen instructions on how to edit the waypoint location MARE HAYF OAT H 2 56036 H s47a2i2 Remember that pressing and holding the ENTER button gives you the MARK WAYPOINT Page where you can mark a waypoint 21 Reference Review Waypoint Page FiEUIELI HATFOIHT H 275 556557 Hoad PAS The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page allows you to delete a waypoint FEWER HATP OWT H Set 1 7568 Ho34743 310 You can start a GOTO from the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page 22 Waypoints Page The Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoint
27. To change the time zone 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight You can select your TIME and press ENTER particular time zone on 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the the TIME page TIME ZONE field and press ENTER 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button scroll through the selections and press ENTER when you have found the correct zone Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice 13 Getting Started Let the Fun Begin 1d4d HAR 00 You ll find the MARK option on the MENU Page MARE HAYFOIHT The Latitude and Longitude is displayed at the bottom of the MARK WAYPOINT Page and the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page 14 This completes a basic explanation of the page features of the eTrex Now let s have some fun Discovering the Fun Discovering the fun of using your eTrex is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area In this brief exercise you ll mark your current location your home for example travel a short distance away and then have the eTrex guide you back to where you started to get the most out of this exercise make sure to walk for at least the time noted for each step X Marks the Spot The first step in the exercise is to mark your location as a waypoint so you can return to it later A NOTE The eTrex
28. Trex The Reference Section shows you how to use all of eTrex s remaining features The First Step The eTrex operates on information gathered from satellites To gather this information take your eTrex outside and find a large open area that has a clear view of the sky a nearby park would work fine Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on You ll see the Welcome Page for a few seconds while the eTrex performs a self test followed by the Satellite Page copyright 2000 GARMIN Corp The eTrex needs to receive at least three strong satellite The Welcome Page signals to find your location The Satellite Page shows you graphically eTrex tracking satellites the strength of the satellite signals and the satellite tracking status Cd NOTE When you use the eTrex for the first time it will take up to five minutes to find your location After the first use eTrex only needs e about 15 to 45 seconds to find your location LOCATING SATELLITES When you see the READY TO NAVIGATE message on the Satellite Page eTrex has found your location and you are ready to go Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to The Satellite Page turn on the backlight The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds to save battery power To adjust the screen con trast pre
29. ange the Daylight Savings Field 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight TIME and press ENTER 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the DAYLIGHT SAVINGS field and press ENTER 4 Press the UP or DOWN Button select AUTO YES or NO and press ENTER Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice Reference Display and Units Pages The Display Page allows you to set the display backlight timeout on all the time 15 or 30 seconds and EE LIGHT TIMEOUT 1 or 2 minutes and the display contrast a NaS To change the Light Timeout STATS OH j i 15 SECONDS 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU 20 SECONDS Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight i MIMUTE SETUP Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears HMIHUTES 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight DISPLAY and press ENTER Press ENTER on the LIGHT TIMEOUT field 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight your selection and press ENTER Press PAGE to get back to the SETUP page You can set the backlight i to stay on all the time but To adjust the display contrast E 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU power Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER The SETUP Page app
30. arth s sphere onto paper not all of the grid lines drawn on the map point exactly to the north pole so the north indicated by the grid lines is called Grid North But the difference is usually small enough that Grid north can be considered the same as True North for travelling on land If necessary you can correct for the difference between Grid North and True North manually MAGNETIC north is the default north reference setting To change the North Reference 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU page Use the UP and DOWN button and highlight the SETUP field Press ENTER The SETUP Page AS appears IS 2 Press the irpo button to select UNITS Press MapSource Map Data ENTER Ihe UNITS Page appears CD ROMs to download 3 Press the UP or DOWN button and select the waypoints tracks and NORTH REF field Press ENTER routes 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired reference Press ENTER Press PAGE to return to the page of your choice When you select the DEFAULTS field and press ENTER the UNITS page returns to the factory settings 34 Interface Page The Interface Page allows you to connect and use devices such as computers and differential GPS DGPS beacon receivers to the eTrex Input Output Settings The Interface Settings Page allows you to use your eTrex with external NMEA devices DGPS beacon receivers a personal compute
31. ation the eTrex will create name and save a location as an electronic waypoint in its memory allowing you to navigate back to this point any time you want And once you start moving your GPS provides other data like speed direction of movement time and distance to destination NOTE You should and more always be prepared and From these basic features your GARMIN GPS can capable of navigating l M l without the eTrex It is provide one more critical benefit peace of mind because ae l l esigned to augment with GPS you ll know where you are where you ve been other forms of basic and where you re going And since you ll always know the navigation not entirely way back home you can concentrate on what you set out replace them to do and enjoy the great outdoors Other features include Waypoints 500 with name and graphic symbol Tracks Automatic track log 10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions Route Route lets you navigate up to 50 waypoints in sequence Trip Computer Current speed average speed maximum speed direction of movement bearing elevation time of sunrise sunset trip timer and trip odometer Introduction eTrex Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button The POWER Button e Turns the unit on and off Turns the display backlight on and off The eTrex is ergonomically The PAGE Button designed to be held in your PAGE left hand e Switches bet
32. ation card we invite you to reregister using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated and reregistering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN Introduction Table of Contents Ona 1 8 Cene lao on 9 17 RE eeNCe OM to 18 Map Lage OPUS desnatada 18 O A pas t RUN teat M vat Ute 19 Menu Pase Sele CHONG naaa 20 Mark Waypoint nos 2l REVIEW WAY DOLL PADO acta 22 Neare t Way DOM pois DERE DECR 23 jo H 24 26 MAC T tute ndr atate brt du bes 21 28 A rU S aab Rec Ree 29 30 Display and URBS PAPeS s ve om gU pue Eo MEI PEU RE 31 Map DAS es 22 A p rne te 33 34 Mar ri MR 35 A P 36 Demo Modena all 37 A A anion 38 Append BOW A015 GPS oidos 39 APPEAR c ROCepHOS ii 40 41 Appetnotx R Te On OA cenae tede itia uh 32 Append E Wirmg Dotan sss cem hi e e UTOR etre AU 43 Appendix E TOUDE NOONE iia 44 O euet des ove PM rene 45 46 A 47 49 PLI M 50 WARNING If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle itis the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an acci dent or collision WARNING If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle it is the sol
33. ce the map datum in the eTrex should match the horizontal map datum used to generate the chart or other reference The detault datum in the eTrex is WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 You should only change the datum if you are using maps or charts that specify a different datum than WGS 84 If no datum is specified you can select each datum applicable to your region until you find the datum that provides the best positioning at a known point You may also choose the User datum for use with custom designed grids To change the Map Datum 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER Use the UP DOWN buttons to select UNITS Press ENTER The UNITS Page appears Press the UP or DOWN button and select the MAP DATUMS field Press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired datum Press ENTER Press PAGE to select the page of your choice Units of Measure The eTrex lets you select statute the default setting nautical or metric units of measure for all speed and dis tance readouts To change the Units of Measure 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU page Use the UP and DOWN button and highlight the SETUP field Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears Press the UP DOWN button to select UNITS Press ENTER The UNITS Page appears Press the UP or DOWN Button and select
34. e electronics industry 35 Reference System Page 1STEHM FOLE HORMAL SOF THARE WERSIOH 2 04 WIT HHH GARMIA COM FOR LATEST ZOFTHREE LUFLDRTEZ The System Page shows you the software version allowing you to update from GARMIN S web site HAIT SEARCHIHG FOF SATELLITES A BATTERY LOW message appears at the bottom of every page when there is approximately ten minutes of battery life left 36 If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM NMEA format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver e g GBR 21 directly from your eTrex You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select User from the Beacon pop up list to manually tune the receiver you can also scan if you don t know what the nearby station is but the unit could continue scanning if reception is temporarily lost To select an 1 0 Format 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page Use the UP and DOWN button and highlight the SETUP field Press ENTER The SETUP Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN button and select the INTERFACE field Press ENTER The INTERFACE Page appears 3 Press ENTER on the I O FORMAT field Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired format Press ENTER Press PAGE to return to the page of your choice System Page The System Page shows you the current software version and allows
35. e responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and never become distracted by the eTrex to the exclusion of safe operating practices It is unsafe to operate the eTrex while you are driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex to pay full attention to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the 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 DIREC TION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the eTrex is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinter preted and therefore become unsafe Introduction Warnings and Cautions Remove the batteries from your eTrex if you don t expect to use it for several months Be sure to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries Follow the battery manufacturers instructions on the proper
36. ears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight DISPLAY and press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the CONTRAST icon and press ENTER 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and adjust the WAITS FOSITIOH FRAT MAF Dp TU Haz Zd contrast and ENTER Press PAGE to get back to UNITS the SETUP page STATUTE HORTH REF Units Page MRIGHETIC URRIRHCE Using your eTrex with a paper map increases the navigation power of both If you are going to use a map in conjunction with the eTrex you must select the Dod E position format grid map datum map units and north The Units Page allows reference to match the maps units This is the purpose of you match the units of the Units Page Regarding position format the eTrex the eTrex to the units of a unique paper map you allows you to choose from more than thirteen different may be using grids The eTrex supports the UTM UPS and latitude longitude grids because together they cover the world 31 Reference Map Datums FOZITIOGH FRAT British Grid aermun Gri Irish GFid Maidenhead HERS zupedish Grid Fighteen position formats are available in the eTrex C HGe524 LOcCALI DH mt fa DY imt 0 USER UTM GRID pz mt LOHGITUDE E ORIGIH pa imt SCALE DF 2 99368000 o o000000 FALSEE cmt FALSE H mt eo 100000 0 Data Entry Pages exist for the User Grid Format and the Use
37. er GARMIN products Website address www garmin com GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex is a trademark of GARMIN Corpora tion and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation April 2000 Part Number 190 00205 00 Rev A Printed in Taiwan Let the Fun Begin fun noun 1 A source of enjoyment amusement or pleasure 2 Enjoyment amusement have fun at the party 3 Playful often noisy activity We don t know about the noise but fun and simplicity is what the eTrex is all about To get the most out of your new eTrex take the time to read through this Owners Manual to understand the operating features of the unit This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to operate your eTrex eTrex Registration Help us better support you by completing your on line registration today Why should you register your eTrex Notification of Product Updates Notification of New Products ost or Stolen unit tracking Connect to our website www garmin com and look for the Product Registration link on the home page Thanks for choosing the GARMIN eTrex If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the eTrex you can visit our website or contact our Customer Service Department M F 8 00 5 00 CST except holidays at 1 800 800 1020 Introduction On Your Mark If you have previously registered your GARMIN product purchase using a mail in registr
38. er you ve used the eTrex for a few trips the map display will become a bit messy from keeping track of your every move You can clean up the screen by clearing the track log the lines left on the Map Page To clear the track log 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight TRACKS 3 Press ENTER You are now on the TRACKS Page Use the UP Button and highlight CLEAR Press ENTER 4 Use the DOWN Button and highlight YES Press ENTER Press the PAGE Button to select any page You ve now gone through the basic operation of eTrex and you re ready to get out there and have some fun To turn eTrex off press and hold the POWER Button Getting Started You ve Made It HOME de 04 23 TO G FTIOHS RESET MA SPEED RESET TRIF TOF HAUIGATION FEED 20 0 Highlight STOP NAVIGATION and press ENTER on the Options Page to stop a GOTO 17 Reference Map Page Options Selecting Orient Map Ahead from the Map Page options orients the map to the direction you are moving When you select Orient Map Northwards the figure icon is replaced by a direction triangle The tip of the triangle tells you the general direction you are moving 18 Introduction This section covers the remaining features of the eTrex that were not covered in the Getting Started section Map Page Options
39. et at your destination 19 Reference Menu Page Selections Sunset the time of sunset at your present location Trip Time the total time you have traveled since the last trip reset Trip Odometer like the odometer in your car TRIP ODOMETER tells you how far you ve gone since the last trip reset To change a data field 1 On the Pointer Page press the UP or DOWN button and scroll through the available options stopping on the data you want the eTrex to display Menu Page Selections The Menu Page turns the eTrex into a powerful The Menu Page allows navigation tool With the Menu Page you can customize you to customize the the display transfer information from a computer to eTrex s features eTrex and back again and manage and organize all of your waypoints Now let s take a look at each of the Menu Page selections This is going to unleash eTrex s full potential 20 Mark Waypoint Page The MARK WAYPOINT page allows you to change the waypoint symbol name and location latitude and longitude The information on page 14 showed you how to change the waypoint symbol and name To change the location latitude longitude 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight MARK Press ENTER The MARK WAYPOINT Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the LAT LON field and press ENTER The EDI
40. good signals from at least three satellites to determine a position on the surface of the earth A fourth signal is required to get three dimensional positioning which determines elevation or altitude 39 40 Appendices Appendix C Reception Tips y He ap Clouds and weather do not affect the operation of the eTrex Satellite Reception Tips The basic steps in getting the eTrex ready to navigate was covered on page 9 If the eTrex has problems with receiving satellite signals you will be prompted to answer some questions Please follow the steps that best describes your situation A You are trying to use the eTrex indoors 1 The message TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES ARE YOU INDOORS NOW will appear Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight YES Press ENTER The message will disappear OR 2 Go outside The eTrex will keep tracking B You are not indoors and you have not moved hundreds of miles km since you last used your eTrex 1 The message TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES ARE YOU INDOORS NOW will appear Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight NO Press ENTER 2 eTrex then asks HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS OF MILES KM SINCE LAST USE Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight NO Press ENTER 3 eTrex asks IS TODAY dd mmm yy If you answer YES the date matches the current date the eTrex will continue tracking satellites and switch to the Satellite Page 4 f
41. hout needing to touch any button When you use the GOTO feature you have to stop and select the next waypoint before you start moving When you plan a trip you can select waypoints from a waypoint list and put them into the eTrexs memory At least 2 waypoints up to a maximum of 50 are linked together to form a route When you start your trip you activate the route feature and the receiver points the way you should travel to get from the first waypoint to the second You can then use the pointer page to give you steering guidance There are two ways to create a route 1 Use existing waypoints that reside in the eTrex Choose ROUTE on the Menu Page then add a waypoint into the route from a list of available waypoints 2 Plan a ROUTE in MapSource on a PC and upload the ROUTE to the eTrex See your GARMIN dealer for more information on using MapSource Map Source is an optional accessory and is not included with the eTrex In either case you can navigate to a destination using ROUTE if a route has more than two waypoints A single waypoint route is only a normal waypoint not a route The eTrex will not allow the FOLLOW button to be high lighted if there is only one waypoint in the route When you select the FOLLOW button a list with two items is displayed letting you choose where to go The list will always show the FIRST BEGINNING and the LAST END waypoint in the route The eTrex will guide you to
42. lect HOME pointing straight up and and press ENTER The Review Waypoint page points to the moving direction appears line see picture below 6 Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the GOTO and press ENTER HOME m 4 di TOGO The Compass Page appears and you re now ready for eTrex to guide you back to your starting location Heading in the Right Direction The eTrex will guide you back to where you started us ing the Pointer Page The pointer tells you the direction to the destination Walk in the direction the arrow is pointing until the arrow points to the top of the compass ring If the arrow points to the right you need to go to the right If the SPEED Pra 20 0 arrow points to the left go left When the arrow is pointing When the pointer points straight up you are on the correct track straight up as shown you re on track 16 The destination name distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top of the screen The speed you are traveling is shown at the bottom of the screen Once you are getting close to your destination eTrex will give you the message ARRIVING DESTINATION Stop the Train 1 Want to Get Off Anytime you want to stop a GOTO 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the POINTER Page Press ENTER 2 Highlight STOP NAVIGATION on the OPTIONS Page and press ENTER Clearing a Cluttered Map Display Aft
43. map 1 Check to make sure the eTrex is configured to use the same datum as your map See page 32 A NOTE The Car Power Adapter part number 010 10203 00 converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex This adapter is not interchangeable with car power adapters designed for the GARMIN VHF 720 and 725 GPS 170 175 190 and 195 44 Appendices Can use the eTrex indoors Appendix G No The DEMO mode is available but we suggest that only dealers use it FAQ s Do need to subscribe to a service to use the eTrex No The GPS satellites are owned by the United States Department of Defense DoD and have been funded by U S taxpayers dollars Reception of GPS satellite signals is free to everyone Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world and in any weather Yes How accurate is a GARMIN GPS The eTrex is accurate to within 100 meters under the DoD imposed Selective Availability S A Without S A the eTrex is accurate to within 15 meters Using differential techniques the eTrex can be as accurate as 1 5 meters Why can t see the display in the daylight Adjust the contrast see page 9 Why can t interface my computer with the eTrex Make sure that you have the correct INPUT OUTPUT format selected on your eTrex What Grid Formats does the eTrex Support hddd ddddd degrees decimal degrees hddd mm mm hddd mm ss s British Grid Dutch Grid Finnish KKJ27 Grid German Grid Irish Grid Maidenhead MG
44. r etc You can choose from seven different input output serial data formats or none at all Below is a description of each format eGARMIN the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route and track data with a GARMIN DGPS Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC 104 format and DGPS tuning eNMEA OUT supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2 0 data eTEXT OUT allows simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information without any input capabilities eRTCM IN allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format without any output capabilities eRTCM NMEA allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format andsupports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2 0 data eRTCM TEXT allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information eNONE Provides no interfacing capabilities NOTE Use the RTCM IN setting if your beacon receiver is self tuning Reference Interface Page INTERFACE GARMIN GARMIN DGPS NMEA OUT TEXT GUT RICH IH RTC HHEAR RICH TEAT The interface options will allow you to use a PC to download waypoints routes and track logs RA NMEA stands for National Marine Electronics Association and RTCM stands for Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services Both are involved in developing technical standards for the marin
45. r Datum Setup These pages allow you to configure the eTrex for compatibility with custom designed grids We recommend surfing the net for links to Garmin user grid and user datum information There are also excellent navigation and GPS articles available on line which will enhance your overall knowledge of GPS 32 Position Format The default position format and the one most commonly used for the eTrex is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes hddd mm mmm You may also choose from 17 other position formats There is also a User position for mat which allows you to approximate custom designed grids For more information on grids and datum we rec ommend you visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http Avww nima mil To change the Position Format grid 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SETUP Press ENTER Use the UP DOWN buttons to select UNITS Press ENTER The UNITS Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the POSITION FRMT field Press ENTER 3 Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the desired format Press ENTER Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice Map Datums A map datum is a reference model of the earth s shape Every map uses a map datum The map datum is usually listed in the title block of the map If you are comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map or other referen
46. rol DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the eTrex 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 may be hard wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable see page 8 for ordering information Refer to the wiring diagram and the eTrex unit data connection illustrated below The optional PC Interface Cable 010 10206 00 allows you to connect your eTrex to a PC compatible computers serial port eTrex Connector Data In Data Out Ground Data Cable Black 43 Appendices Appendix F eTrex does not turn on Troubleshooting 1 Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and that the battery terminals are clean It takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix 1 There may be large obstacles overhead move to a new location with a clear view of the sky 2 See Satellite Reception Tips on page 40 The pointer on the Pointer Page does not point to the destination 1 Navigation information is based on your movement If you are standing still the information is not updating Since the eTrex is not a compass it cannot show you which way you are facing while you are standing still eTrex coordinates do not match the location on your
47. s a track log or electronic breadcrumb trail as you travel When you are ready to return to where you started eTrex will take you back by following the electronic breadcrumb trail you left behind You can save a total of ten tracks in the eTrex The track log starts recording as soon as the eTrex gets a location fix If you want to keep a record of a certain track log before deleting it go ahead and save it The saved tracks can be used for navigation later After a track log is saved as a saved track the saved track will have a beginning BEGIN point and an ending END point It simply means when where is the starting point and ending point of the saved track The percentage of memory used by the current track log is displayed at the top of the page After the track log is CLEARED it will show zero percent When the display shows 99 the most recent track points will start overwriting the least recent track points Thus in order to avoid losing any track points you should save the track log before it reaches 99 of memory usage To save a track for navigation later 1 Press the PAGE Button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight TRACKS Press ENTER The Track Log Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight SAVE and press ENTER The SAVE BACK THROUGH window appears giving you a time frame for saving a track or ENTIRE LOG Press the U
48. s in alphabetical order for easy selection It also allows you to select nine of the NEAREST WAYPOINTS and if you want delete all waypoints To select a waypoint 1 Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight WAYPOINTS Press ENTER The WAYPOINTS Page appears 2 Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the alphabetical tab containing the desired waypoint Press ENTER Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired waypoint Press ENTER The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol name and location covered previously You can also delete the waypoint display the waypoint on the Map Page and start a GOTO To delete a waypoint 1 On the REVIEW WAYPOINT page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight DELETE Press the ENTER button A confirmation message box appears asking if you really want to delete the waypoint If you do press the UP or DOWN button highlight YES and press ENTER 2 If you change your mind and do not want to delete the waypoint press the UP or DOWN button highlight NO and press ENTER The confirmation message box disappears and the waypoint remains in memory you can also press the PAGE button to exit To start a GOTO 1 On the REVIEW WAYPOINT page press the UP or DOWN button and highlight GOTO
49. ss the PAGE Button until you see the Satellite Page Press the UP button to make the screen darker press the DOWN Button to make the screen lighter 9 Getting Started Page Basics READY TO HANIGATE ACCURACY l4Ert I6HAL L The READY TO NAVIGATE message must appear before you can begin using your elrex to navigate 10 Selecting a Page All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on four main pages or display screens These pages are the Satellite Map Pointer and Menu Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between pages READY TO NAVIGATE ACCURACY 145ft MENU R 006 21 6 01 05 TO Go P waveomnts BPP route tracks Sy setup 06 23 039pm S1 DEC 05 MOUING 1791 Pointer Menu Satellite Page Basics The Satellite Page shows you in animation the eTrex gathering the necessary satellite information in order to work It also shows you when the satellite signals are weak or when you need to move to a different location for better reception The shorter the signal strength bar the weaker the signals READY Status Message TO HANIGATE ACCURACY 14EFt Location Accuracy estimated Satellites Satellite Signals You Your Location Satellite Signal Strength Bar The Satellite Page Map Page Basics North Pointer Destination Waypoint CANE
50. tteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures External power can only be applied using the GARMIN Auto Power Adapter P N 010 10203 00 or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter P N 010 10268 00 this cable contains a voltage regulator Modifications or other applications will void the product warranty Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the eTrex in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life Appendices Appendix B GPS the Global Positioning System is a What is GPS navigation revolution Its a technology that pinpoints a users location anywhere in the world 24 hours a day regardless of the weather Designed by the United States Department of Defense for use by the military the GPS System was made available to civilians for use in aviation marine surveying and general outdoor recreation markets Today millions of people utilize the accuracy and convenience of this amazing technology to hunt fish hike fly cruise and sail GPS consists of a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting some 12 000 miles above the earth These satellites transmit signals containing time and orbital data to calculate satellite position and almanac data Meanwhile receivers used on the ground sea and air search the sky for the satellites The GPS unit needs to acquire
51. usly drift up and down when SA is being imposed What does the message NO DGPS POSITION mean eTrex had a differential fix and lost it 46 A PRC CO SSO Ne orc resides E 8 AO LO E NEN 18 A dos 19 B Backlighting E sss 9 A S 8 37 DAME Mer ce E 38 Deacon Role AA A AA 35 38 SAM NO E Ea 19 C Ceart AA A 26 COMPAS tas 12 D Dala POr sali 22 Delete ay A ot tomes ae ny tetera 22 23 O cuota eie ue tup oy pe 3949041 Display Partaloa 31 E RA a ttr 22 23 SILEX DUO cda 6 T ROE eee er Pere ferent ey emer te rere S Ua OSA T CC T 5 e INED l F PP E E 4 Frequently Asked Ue teet b ette 45 G SELES igi d MERE DH m 9 CS ANG TERM I6 17 23 C M ledge 39 O 46 GTC FOTIA US 45 Appendices Appendix H Index 4 Appendices Appendix H H Index inicio odds 19 I LOT ONAT an tigen a te E 35 36 INAS a E ase EE E E EAEI AATE T 35 L TATU is A E E Gea T 14 21 EO Relish Marner ne te rer errr rt ttt 36 M MAPA eausa din poto is leed Eileen 31 32 33 KODE UN NUN UNUM I A a EA 18 N E T 11 18 A 11 Kap oure R Qu 34 IU AE M E E iene ieee teen T 31 O las eu 43 Marka WAVDOIBE amatm a IE I O A lio EEE EE 19 Menu Lage Das Escasa ida 13 Military TW cocos 29 N Is C 5 18 Nearest WAV DOLUS PODES ent ce eost eom f ts 29 innui 35 43 A O 34 P Se 11 13 PHOEBE ud sadi deserat A census Minuten R 12 16 19 PO
52. ween pages and backs you out of pages If you start to do something and you dont want to continue you can stop by pressing the PAGE Button c The UP DOWN Buttons Select options on pages and menus Adjust Display Contrast on Satellite Page Zoom in and out on Map Page Cycle through trip data on Pointer Page The ENTER Button ENTER Confirms data entry or menu selections This symbol identifies notes throughout the manual which will give you helpful information I never thought using the eTrex would be this easy Introduction eTrex Description External Power and Data Connector top rear Internal GPS Antenna UP Button PAGE DOWN Button Button POWER A 12 CHANNEL GPS Button ENTER em nad pros 14 rt LCD Display with backlight S Waterproof Case Battery Compartment in rear Introduction Accessories Lanyard la a Auto Power Adapter Converts 12VDC output from the lighter to 3VDC input to the eTrex Not interchangeable with power adapters for GARMIN VHF 720 725 and 725e or GPS 170 175 190 and 195 Bicycle Mounting Kit pin PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter Standard Accessories FTI a OP N Part No 013 00052 00 Provides convenient method for carrying the eTrex Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit Owners Manual Part No 190 00205 00 Quick Start Guide
53. you answer NO the date is incorrect the eTrex will do an AUTOLOCATE and switch to the satellite page An AUTOLOCATE forces the eTrex to search for any available satellite s to determine its your location C You are not indoors but you have moved hundreds of miles km since you last used your eTrex 1 The message TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES ARE YOU INDOORS NOW will appear Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight NO Press ENTER eTrex then asks HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS OF MILES KM SINCE LAST USE Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight YES Press ENTER eTrex will do an AUTOLOCATE and switch to the Satellite Page This option is useful if you ve relocated a distance greater than 500 miles from the last location the eTrex was used Appendices Appendix C Reception Tips The eTrex has a 12 parallel channel receiver for fast accurate position fixes even under heavy foliage and tree Canopy 41 Appendices Appendix D Time Offset The table below gives approximate UTC time offset for various longitudinal zones If you are in daylight savings time add one hour to the offset Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180 0 to W172 5 10 E007 5 to E022 5 xs WIT2 9 to W157 5 11 E022 5 to E037 5 2 W157 5 to W142 5 10 E037 5 to E052 5 3 W 142 5 to W 127 5 9 E052 5 to E067 5 4 WA O MATES 9 E067 5 to E082 5 5 W112 5 to W097 5 i E082
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