Garmin Etrex Vista
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1. Elevation Heading 6 Navigation Page Options Menu Navigation EE 03 38 447 To Course Navigation Page with Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator CDI Scale active Use the ZOOM buttons to adjust the CDI scale setting 17 NEMeEM ejn Options To Setup the Navigation Page 1 With the Navigation Page displaved use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page Then press it in to displav the menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it To use Sight N Go to navigate 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Navigation Page and then use the THUMB STICK to access the Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Sight N Go option and press it in to activate the Sight N Go feature Note that the compass ring with pointer is in line with the two sighting marks on the case 3 Hold the eTrex Vista at eye level and line up the two sighting marks on the case with the distant object Press the THUMB STICK to Lock Direction 4 Select Set Course and press the THUMB STICK 5 Begin traveling to your destination using the pointer Electronic Compass with as a guide Sight N Go active To stop navigation Navigation Brid O14 0 82 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press the2. eTrex Vista 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 SO51 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 organ
3. Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Accessories Ro Appendix C Data Field Definitions 60 61 Appendix D MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F Wiring Diagram 64 Indet ans km raa 65 71 Before vou begin to explore the eTrex Vistas operat ing features vou should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries how the buttons function starting the eTrex Vista adjusting the screen contrast and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Vista immediately Six Main Pages are your primary access to operating the eTrex Vista Each page provides either a basic naviga tion function or access to features which enhance naviga tion or customize the units operation This manual is arranged on the Main Pages structure with detailed instructions on using the eTrex Vista s features and their options Features include Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol An automatic Track Log with storage capability for 3 000 points or 10 saved Tracks with 250 points each Route building capability with storage for 20 Routes with 50 Waypoints each A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigation data such as speed ETA ETE heading odometer etc An Elevation Computer for displaying total ascent d
4. 00 13 SAn ens ri e 14 15 The Measure Distance option 15 Navigation The Main Pape asa re pro ses a 16 Opto esrem 17 20 Altimeter The Main Page nieret 21 22 Plot Over Time Distance 22 OPLOAS xiri Saisetedecs View Pressure Plots Elevation Zoom RANgeS LLLL 3 VIEW POS eiaa etnek ienis Calibrate Altimeter ii Data Fields ixekkel b Trip Computer The Main Pa e perennans 26 Vili OPUONS ir 27 Main Menu The Main Page enra tent etai 28 Setting the Correct Time Zone 28 Using the Main Menu ou cece 29 Mark Options f Projecting a Waypoint Le sen 32 Editing Waypoints semen 32 Find Options The Find Menu Finding a Waypoint L seen 34 Finding a Favorite te Finding a City ae Finding an Exit sasori nn Finding a Point of Interest 37 Finding an Address or Intersection 38 Using GOL aide eee paste tes Options L Creating and Using A Route Editing a Route wn Add Edit from the Route Map Page 44 45 avigating a ROUTE wo LL nn Data Fields for the Route Page Tracks Options iebes Set p Options nnana n Time Page Units Pages snnm nnn Display Page Heading Page Se Interta e RABE zi sink area nia System Pape wisi neces Accessories Sun and Moon Calendar Page Hunt and Fish Page Area Calculator Page js Calculator Page Appendices
5. 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 wavpoint 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 is assigning 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 S
6. Computer Trip Computer Page Options The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read outs of current information as vou travel Trip Computer ED Trip o Ast The list of data field options and definitions is in Appendix C pages 60 61 The Option Menu for this page Moving Time provides the following options Reset Big Numbers 00 00 and Restore Defaults Stopped i 07 11 To program a data field iB BI on Odometer 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired 000000 data field and then press it in to open the data field Speed Max Speed Options Menu n q 2 Use the THUMB STICK to move Up or Down the Hoving Avg Overall Avg menu to highlight a desired data option 00 00 3 Press in on the THUMB STICK to select the option Trip Computer Page and place it in the data field B Moving Avg Speed To access the page Options Menu Overal Avg Speed 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Trip Odometer Menu on screen button and press it in to display the Trip Time Moving Options Menu Trip Time Total 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on i 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 Reset Odometer Reset ax Speed Reset Elevation Data Reset Max Elevation C Clear Track Log LIDelete Saved T
7. Map Page The Measure Distance option To use the Measure Distance option 1 Select Measure Distance from the Options Menu and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Panning Arrow Use the THUMB STICK to move about on the Map Page until you reach the point to which you want to measure A new Map Pointer field displays show ing the location of the pointer and the direction and distance from where you began measuring Setup Options Land Cover None Map Setup PIT il 7 Text Pts Of Interest None Waypoints Med Street Label IMI Map Page Setup Small Feature Options 15 NEM ELOI G The Main Page Straight Line Distance Destination Waypoint Name to the Destination Navigation Kenneth Il Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring Elevatio Time of Dav 1132 09 26 The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination bearing relative to the course over ground The Compass Ring works as an Electronic Compass which can be turned On or Off functions as a magnetic compass when vou are stationarv Or when the Compass is in the On mode and vou are moving the heading is controlled bv the GPS receiver The Compass switches to the GP
8. Menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Show GPS Elevation option and press in to view the elevation based on GPS information Satellite Options Satellite Use With GPS Off North Up New Location Show GPS Elevation The Satellite Page Options Menu GPS Off GPS Off Message North Up Skyview Orientation Use Map option helps to speed acquisition SOUTH DAKOTA a a NEBRASKA A MI Point to your approximate location and press ENTER NEMAL ELLAS Navigating with eTrex Vista White Mnt w HOME r A Goto BEGIN WESTCLIFFE A Route Travel when not on a Goto Track or Route as indicated by the Pointer Icon and a dotted line indicating your path of travel Active Navigation is supported by three of the six 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 be
9. Ranges for elevation distance or time when you display the View Elevation Plot Ranges for vertical distance are 200 400 600 800 1 000 2 500 and 5 000 feet ranges for distance are 0 2 0 5 1 5 10 15 and 25 miles Ranges for time are 2 5 10 20 and 30 minutes 1 and 2 hours Ranges for View Pressure Plot are fixed at 6 8 millibars and 12 hours To adjust zoom ranges 1 Select the type of plot you want to display and use the THUMB STICK to highlight Zoom Ranges from the Options Menu 2 Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Zoom Ranges Page Move the THUMB STICK Up or Down to adjust the vertical distance and Left or Right to adjust either the time or distance Press in to return to the Plot Page Options Elevation 906 Elevation Plot Pressure 980 6 2trs Pressure Plot Altimeter mee 737 se Zoom Ranges lt I gt Altimeter Page Zoom Ranges Option 23 Altimeter Options Altimeter DEC31 06 00 iS j View Points 1Eb Altimeter Page View Points Option Reset LIReset Trip Data M Reset Odometer C Reset Max Speed M Reset Elevation Data Reset Max Elevation C Clear Track Log LIDelete Saved Tracks LIDelete All Waypoints C Delete All Routes Select All Unselect All Apply l Reset Options Menu Useful for clearing old data IMPORTANT Use care when select
10. again The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after the last button press To reset the backlight time out refer to page 51 To adjust the screen contrast A Use ZOOM IN amp OUT 1 When on the Satelllie Page use the ZOOM IN or Buttons to Adjust Contrast OUT buttons to adjust the contrast 3 Getting Started Main Page Basics fa Find Tracks nes ae Seto Accessories 8 ET g 5 FR Ing Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer Main Menu All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Vista can be found on six main pages or display screens You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Altimeter Page Trip Computer and Main Menu Page While these six 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 Map Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button p Option Menu Satellite Main Page Menu Pan Map a These menus provide addi Use to go directly to a Main Stop Navigation tional features or customize Map Page and as an alternate to Hide Nay Status the unit to your preferences Navigation cycling through the Main Hide Data Fields Setup Map To exit these and
11. an accident or colli sion with property damage and personal injury CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION Introduction Warnings and Precautions Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Do Not Mount Where 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 ii 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 Vista is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinter preted and
12. components before reuse V Introduction GARMIN Limited Warrantv This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work manship for one vear from the date of purchase Within this period GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace anv 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 anv transportation cost This warrantv 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 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
13. 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 mav not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept anv 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 Vista 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 to the equipment and void your war
14. displays using the Zoom Ranges option to determine time distance pressure and elevation parameters If you know the correct elevation for your location you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the Calibrate Altimeter option Use the Reset option to clear recorded data from the page and to begin recording new data Plot Over Time Distance These two measurement options changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance apply only to the View Elevation Plot option while the View Pres sure Plot option is measured by time and pressure only When one option is active the other is displayed on the Page Options Menu View Pressure Plots Elevation When selecting the View Elevation Plot option you can plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time When you select View Pressure Plot you can view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time When one option is active the other displays on the Page Options Menu To view Elevation or Pressure plots 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option from the Options Menu and then press in to display the plot 2 Adjust time and distance measurement as desired using the Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges feature explained below 3 To clear the plot and start a new one you must clear the Track Log Zoom Ranges You can set the Zoom
15. enabling WAAS and satellite reception techniques 1 Getting Started Features and u The THUMB STICK Five Position Switch Button sain Press to enter highlighted options and to Function SA confirm messages e Move Up Down or Right Left to move through lists highlight fields on screen buttons icons enter data or move the map InternalAntenna 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 Press and hold to turn the electronic compass On Off The POWER button Press and hold to turn the unit On Off Press to toggle display backlighting On Off Compass Sighting LCD Marks Display External Power and Data Connector with Alignment Bar Pressure Power Data Sensor Connector Cover The ZOOM IN OUT buttons eWhen on the Map Page press to Zoom in and out e When on the Satellite Page press to adjust the screen contrast The FIND button e Press to access the Find Menu Installing the lanyard NOTE The eTrex Vista is designed to be held Carry Battery A and operated in the left hand but it can be pil d Compartment am held and operated using the right hand as lot Cover well to suit your preference Getting Started Installing the Batteries Battery The eTrex Vista operates on two AA batteries not Installation and included which are located in the back of the unit Bac
16. 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 L nn FCC Compliance Statement Warnings and Precautions 0 mm ii i Software License Agreement Maintenance Warranty o i Product Registation sisien irinn vii Tablesof Gontetitsi resserrer vii Getting Started Setup and Features sissies ta e l Features and Button Function Battery Installation Backlighting and Contrast sen The Main Pages Maint Page Basics A ssir taiias 4 Satellite The Main Pager ija if per 5 OPUONS five reza e 6 7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista L semm 8 Map The Main Pages cies essri sessi 9 10 Opi Ons ison araa AEE 11 15 Using the Pan Map Option 2 Stop Navigation 513 Hide Show Navigation Status 19 Hide Show Data Fields
17. 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 VISTA YOU AGREE TO BE Agreement 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 form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMI
18. with four options and a brief expla message nation to guide your decision Use with GPS Off Select this option if you want GPS off for faster map drawing New Location Select this option if you have moved hundreds of miles from where you last used the unit Restart Search Select this option if today is not date provided Continue Acquiring Select this option if no other Satellite ey option applies The unit will attempt to gather GPS Use with GPS Off North Up signals rt N The Satellite Page options include Satellite Page Options Menu Use With GPS Off Use this option when you are Highlight the on screen button indoors a clear view of the sky is obstructed or you at the top of the page amp press want to save battery power You can enter data create in on the THUMB STICK routes 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 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 Show GPS Elevation The elevation as determined by the GPS information received To select the Use With GPS Off option 1 Use the
19. 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 Warrantv Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from GARMIN Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warrantv verification To obtain warrantv service an original or copv of the sales receipt fromfrom 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 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Olathe KS 66062 U S A Romsey SO51 9DL U K Telephone 913 397 8200 Telephone 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 number of your eTrex Vista handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link
20. CK to display the Calibration Page 4 Press the THUMB STICK to activate the Start button and then follow on screen directions for holding and turning the unit The unit displays a Just Right Too Fast or Too A Compass Hem is displayed on this page and the Map Page Slow message for you to adjust your turning speed t indicat that the Compass as needed One The Calibration Successful message displays when finished If a Calibration Failed message displays repeat the process The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use the eTrex Vista and after new batter ies have been installed The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or by nearby items that generate magnetic fields such as cars and buildings etc Compass Turned On Electronic Compass On Off Message Message turns off after 3 seconds 19 NEW fer hareya Options Navigation Stanley m mhh S iN O eee L Speed Sunrise Sunset Turn Velocity Made Good J ink ME T Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi page list of options 20 To change data fields 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the list of data options 2 Select the desired option from the list a
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22. N 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 Vista is constructed of high quality materi als 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 Vista where prolonged expo sure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result User information such as waypoints routes etc is retained in the units memory without 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 Vista is waterproof to IEC Standard 529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to remove the bat teries and dry the
23. S receiver when vour rate of travel reaches a pre set speed and comes back on when vou have stopped moving after a pre set period of time Use the Heading Setup Page to change the pre set time The Status Window at the top of the page shows vou the name of vour destination the distance and the time to go Two Data Fields are provided and can be programmed to displav a varietv of navigation data The Bent Bearing Pointer arrow alerts vou to the upcoming turn while vou 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 Page The options include Sight N Go Use the Sight N Go feature to locate a landmark visually and then lock in a magnetic head ing to it Stop Navigation Grayed out unless you are navigating on a Goto Track or Route Bearing Pointer Course Pointer Toggles between Bearing always directed at de
24. THUMB STICK 2 Select Stop Navigation then press the THUMB STICK Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off 1 Press and hold the PAGE button to turn the Elec tronic Compass On or Off A Compass Icon displays at the top of the Naviga tion and Map Pages when the Compass is On Turn the Electronic Compass off to conserve batteries Speed Headin Approaching Turn Bent pointer shows current direction the approaching turn and points towards the next A Hold level reminder displays if you are not hold waypoint ing the Compass correctly or if it is not calibrated 2 Hold the eTrex Vista level to get an accurate Elec tronic Compass reading 18 NENIEL OIG When you manually turn the Compass Off it stays Options off until you manually turn it On again Sometimes however when you turn the Compass On the eTrex Calibration BIX Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver To Calibrate Compass to track your heading The criteria for switching between Slowly Turn Two Full the Compass and the GPS is customized on the Heading Circles In The Same Direction While Holding Setup Page See page 51 The Vista Level To Calibrate the Electronic Compass 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Navigation Page 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu on screen button and then press it in 3 Highlight the Calibrate Compass option and press the THUMB STI
25. THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Use With GPS Off option and then press it in to activate The eTrex Vista stops tracking satellites and should not be used for navigation However the next time you turn the unit on it returns to Normal GPS operation To select Track Up or North Up 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu Highlight either the Track Up or North Up option depending on which is currently in use and press in on the THUMB STICK to activate To enter a new location 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 Highlight New Location and press in on the THUMB STICK to display choices of Auto or Use Map If you choose Auto the eTrex Vista determines your new location automatically If you choose Use Map a map page displays with instructions stating 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 To select Show GPS Elevation 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
26. TICK to access the Mark Waypoint Page 2 Highlight the Location Field on the Mark Waypoint Page and enter the new coordinates using the numerical keyboard Highlight and press OK when Marking a Waypoint on the map without highlighting a map item finished 3 You may also change the waypoint name and or I 38751 336 symbol Location 094 47 329 ka To move a wavpoint Creating a il a 1 Use the Find Menu to display the Waypoint Page for Waypoint by 7891 the waypoint you want to move web t 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 31 Mark Options Location 094 57 125_ Elevation Of Distance a Bearing ooo Soto _Map oK Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint Waypoint Lea Ciebl Back 1 2 3 F GHI Space 4 5 6 ITJIKLM Shift 7 POR VW Elevation Distance Bearing Goto Map _oK Using the keyboard to edi
27. all of the Map Page options are available at the same time Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected such as Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields The Map Page options are Pan Map Allows you to move the Panning Arrow Map Pointer about on the map Stop Navigation 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 M
28. aller 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 satellite near your location and then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS satellite signals and the WAAS satellite numbers beginning at No 33 or above display on the Satellite Page When differential correction data has been received for GPS satellites numbers 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 Because the eTrex Vista relies on satellite signals to provide vou with navigational guidance the units view of the skv determines how fast vou achieve navigational status GPS signals do not travel through rocks buildings z Location people metal or heavy tree cover so for best results keep Restart Search Continue Acquiring the unit in clear view of the sky Select this option if a i AO SL OPa tfa At least three satellite signals are needed to determine faster map drawing h re re four options ot your location otherwise the unit displays a Poor Satellite the Poor Satellite Reception Reception message
29. de Ratio Vertical Speed Glide Ratio Dest Vertical Speed Dest Maximum Ascent For definitions see Appendix C pages 61 and 62 Average Ascent AJ Average Descent Maximum Ascent Maximum Descent Maximum Elevation Minimum Elevation Ambient Pressure Normalized Pressure Totl Fra t To program a data field 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Use the THUMB STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option and then press in to place it in the data field Navigation Page Data Fields Options 25 Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields Trip Computer Trip o Ot Hoving Time 00 00 Stopped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed m Hax Hi U Moving o AU Overall vg m Oh The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options The default settings for these fields are shown in the illustration By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs The Options Menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip 26 Trip
30. e data fields Calibrate Altimeter Because the eTrex Vista relies on the Barometric pres sure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate you can calibrate the altim eter to increase its accuracy You must know the elevation Altimeter at your current location information you can obtain from Options a map or other reliable source To manually calibrate the altimeter Calibration 1 Use the THUMB STICK to access the Options Calibrate Altimeter Menu Do You Know The Correct Elevation 2 Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter option and press the THUMB STICK to display the Calibration Page 3 At the message stating Do You Know The Correct Elevation highlight the on screen Ves button and press in on the THUMB STICK 4 On the number keyboard use the THUMB STICK to enter the new elevation then highlight OK and press it in to return to the Altimeter Page Data Fields Calibration Page with Number The two user selectable data fields support this page keyboard displayed and can be programmed to display the following data Enter known altitude highlight options OK and press in on the Ambient Pressure Maximum Descent TAUME STICK to calibrate Average Ascent Maximum Elevation ihe altimeter Average Descent Maximum Elevation Barometer Pressure Total Ascent Elevation Total Descent Altimeter Elevation 727 Gli
31. easure Distance Restore Defaults Map Page Options Menu with Pan Map selected When no active navigation is being used Stop Navigation displays 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 Map Pointer 076 13 0 p M RTIN CITY 4 0 8 apsource 307 t Track 173 Map Page with Panning Arrow Hwy 58 ___ 103 11 8 HNETH i 0 8 f apsource Highlighted Map Item Intersection x Hwy 58 amp Hwy D Holmes Rd E 17 1st St Distance 11 87 Bearing 103 EA Ha OK Map Item Information 12 Using the Pan Map option The Map Page pan function allows vou to displav an arrow used to point at and identifv items on the map and to move the map in order to view areas bevond the current viewing area on the displav 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 wayp
32. escent average ascent descent maximum ascent descent 12 hour pressure trend and maximum minimum eleva tion A Find Feature for locating Waypoints Cities Interstate Exits Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections 24 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 62 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 53 for
33. fore reaching a destination There are four methods of navigating when using the eTrex Vista 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 Vista 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 when not on a Goto Track or Route This is best described as travel without entering a destination in the eTrex Vista The Map Page displays your real time movement as you travel with the unit turned on and receiving satellites The Main Page On Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons Mop Jeff Status Window Position Icon Map Scale Map Features The Map Page displavs vour 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 trail track log of your movements The map also displays geographic details such as rivers lakes highways and towns The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit i e residential streets parks etc because GARMIN MapSource data has been down
34. he map scale rapidly The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the Units field of the Unit Setup Page not to be confused with the Map Setup Page If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer 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 Vista 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 fore detailed map features as well as information about those features can be downloaded to the unit from a 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 varietv of operating and custom features for vour eTrex Vista Not
35. ing DELETE options as this removes all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes from the unit memory 24 View Points The View Points option allows you to scroll through the stored elevation profile and to view a single point along the profile When the pointer is stopped at a loca tion along the profile the display shows the elevation time of day and date the point was created To use the View Points option 1 Use the THUMB STICK to access the Options Menu 2 Highlight the View Points option and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the View Points Page 3 Move the THUMB STICK Right or Left to scroll the profile past the pointer in the center of the page As the profile moves past the pointer the status window at the top of page changes to display the date time and altitude for the point beneath the pointer Reset You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting the Reset option from the Altimeter Page Options Menu To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Reset option from the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Reset page 2 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the reset options on the page and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place a check mark in the box next to a selected item 3 Move to the Apply button and press in on the THUMB STICK to reset th
36. isplays the five Map Setup Pages each accessed by an options displays for the fea indicate the point at which Features or Text Boxes dis map clutter and define map features Page Orientation Track Up or North Up fixes the on screen button A lis Tracks Tracks Logs M play allowing you to re ures listed Scale options of ap move Map Setup BIX Max Zoom Saved Tracks AUTO Track Log AUTO Goto Line Bearing Tracks Setup Map Setup x Max Zoom Pts Of Interest AUTO Waypoints AUTO Street Label AUTO Land Cover AUTO Map Features Setup Hap Setup BIX Text Size Pts Of Interest None Waypoints Med Street Label Med Land Cover Med Text Setup Map Setup BIX all e TIA Show Map Name MM Overland Park Kansas MetroGuide USA Jun 2002 Map Data 14 top of the map display to the current track heading or to a north heading Auto Zoom On or Off automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next point to which you are navigating Detail Most More Normal Less or Least controls how much map detail you see This setting only applies to a map feature set to Auto Those features which have a specified scale or are turned Off are unaffected by this setting Lock on Road On or Off available only if MapSource Data is loaded when On the triangle icon locks to the
37. ization of such changes or improvements GARMIN AutoLocate TracBack and Personal Navigator are registered trademarks eTrex Vista 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 00219 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan Introduction About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Vista To get the most from your new eTrex Vista 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 warranty product registration information and the Table of Contents The Main Pages section listed in same order as viewed on screen provides details about using the fea tures of the eTrex Vista according to topic The explana tions 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 Vista complies with Part 15 of the FCC Statement interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are
38. klight Contrast Rechargeable Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Important Note may also be used When replacing batteries use only new or fully recharged batteries and do not mix Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries may typically 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 Remove the batteries from the unit if you don t plan to use it for several months Follow the battery manufactur er instructions for proper care b nath and disposal of used batteries y turning the D ring 1 4 p Saner Compartment When using Battery Saver or turn D ring g attery Cover Use With GPS Off mode when not navigating Alkaline batter ies can last up to 12 hours 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 To turn on the backlighting 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the backlight Press amp Release POWER from any page on the unit The backlight remains Button to turn Backlighting on until the set timeout period is completed or the On off POWER button is pressed
39. loaded to the unit using a CD ROM mapping program To allow you to view the map from different perspectives the scale can be changed from 120 feet to 500 miles The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit allow you to zoom In or Out on the map Pressing and holding these buttons causes the scale to change rapidly instead of changing in increments The IN button displays less area but more map detail while 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 1 17 Zoom In NEBRASKA PMA l 4 gti i KANSAS urd L j ee I JULSA g all ki 120 reer a Zoom Out Chiles ame Map Features 12 2005 mapsource overzoom Map Scales A Accuracy Circle i3 Panning Arrow Map Pointer I 70 083 6 1 4 EA T R The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direc tion of movement as a triangular Position Icon in the center of the map As you travel the map display leaves a trail track log of where vou ve been 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 t
40. n on calibrating the Altimeter 21 Altimeter The Main Page Totl Ascent Pressure 3292 1000 Altimeter Page with Elevation Plot Displayed Plot Over Time View Pressure Plot Totl Ascent Pressure 357 1020 Altimeter Page Options Menu 22 The Altimeter Page provides you with a variety of elevation information A Status Window that displays cur rent elevation and current rate of ascent descent a profile of elevation changes over distance or time a profile of pressure changes over time and two user selectable data fields The Status Window is located at the top of the page and displays the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving It can also display the ambient pressure The Profile Field is located in the center of the page and can be configured to display either elevation or ambi ent pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu Data Fields at the bottom of the page are user select able and display a variety of recorded or current data The Page Options Menu allows you to select the type of information and how it is to be displayed Page Options include Plot Over Time Plot Over Distance View Elevation Plot View Pressure Plot Zoom Ranges View Points Reset Calibrate Altimeter and Restore Defaults You can customize the View option
41. nd press in on the THUMB STICK 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 Final ETA Final ETE Glide Ratio Glide Ratio Dest Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Odometer Trip Odometer Trip Time Moving Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Dest For definitions see Appendix C pages 60 61 Altimeter The Main Page Elevation Status Window ee 1 16 1 Elevation Profile Zoom Ranges allow the user to select the range of measure ment over time or distance 4 100 Selectable Data Fields The Altimeter Page provides the user with the current elevation rate of ascent descent a profile of elevation changes over distance or time or a profile of pressure changes over time The Altimeter Pages Options Menu allows you to select from a vari ety of display options such as plotting over time plotting over distance displaying the zoom ranges of measurement viewing elevation or pressure points and resetting data displays Two user selectable data fields allow you to display a variety of current and recorded pressure and elevation related data NOTE The Altimeter should be calibrated for the greatest accuracy Refer to page 24 for informatio
42. oints roads lakes rivers nearly every thing that is displayed 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 vou to quit navi gating on a Goto Route or Track in progress To stop navigation 1 Select Stop Navigation and then press in on the THUMB STICK When there is no active navigation the Stop Naviga tion option is grayed out and is non functional Hide Show Navigation Status The Hide Nav Sta
43. other Measure Distance pop up type menus move the Trip Computer Restore Defaults 77 8 STICK to the left Hain Menu or right Altimeter Pages Double click the on screen button to toggle between two pages Satellite The Main Page On Screen Page and Option Menu Butt status Window Lm B i kuk at aes F Ready To Navigate Accuracy 10 Feet Inner Ring Satel FTA Outer Ring lites within 45 kh A T satellites on the angle from vertical OSV horizon W Center Satellite overhead Signal Strength bars ocation ES ee Your location coordinates Satellite Page with 9 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 t
44. r a power plug icon replaces he battery icon The date and time are displayed in the d when backlighting is active the ight bulb to the right appears illuminated The Main Page Main Menu T Ia Mark Find me B Routes Tracks Setup Accessories e Bie U 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 29 1 N 38 51 335 Location W994 47 932 Elevation 1012 Distance 0 0 Bearing N Mark Waypoint Page Post Office a RV Park 1 Restaurant i Restroom Scales m Scenic Area amp School Seaplane Base 24 Shipwreck 38 53 076 024728 546 Marking a Waypoint with the Panning Arrow 30 The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block man with a flag that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol To mark your current location as a waypoint 1 Press in and hold the THUMB STICK until the Mark Waypoint Page appears You can also access this page by highlighting the Mark Icon on the Main Menu Page and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK It automatically is assigned a 3 digit number 2 To change the name of the waypoint use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint name field
45. racks LIDelete All Waypoints C Delete All Routes _ Select All Unselect All NOTE Use care when choosing the Delete Ay options as all stored Tracks Waypoints and Reset Options Menu Routes can be permanently deleted when Useful when starting a new trip resetting the Trip Computer to clear old data 27 The Main Page Main Menu Bip The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons ry f amp Mork Find Battery Capacity Time Date par fa and Backlighting Status Bar Routes Tracks r B Setup Accessories To exit these pages highlight the on ie EES 0 screen X button and press in on the The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Vista s 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 ear BS b E Find Routes Tracks Setup Accessories B Routes BIE rocks m mir jrmmujo vlle a Ere Sy haiti AL a S eee ice i RU KAN Ginea aisea Siete i Se U Setting the Correct Time Zone If the time displayed in the field at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match the time for your current location time zone use the Main Menu to access the Setup Pages select the Time Icon and then follow instructions for se
46. ranty and your authority to ji operate this device under Part 15 regulations WARNING For use in vehicles it is the sole respon sibilitv of the owner operator of the eTrex Vista 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 injurv in the event of an accident Do not mount the eTrex Vista 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 Vista in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof WARNING 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 dis tracted by the eTrex Vista to the exclusion of safe driving practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Vista while you are driving Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Vista to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in
47. 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 Highlight the desired sub page button to display the features list for that sub page Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the options list for that feature Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired option and then press it in to activate Press the PAGE button or the on screen X button to return to the
48. stination and Course distinctive with dots across center of compass shows amount of correction needed to be back on course Big Numbers Big Compass toggles to display data fields in large text format while removing the Status Window and reducing the size of the compass ring Calibrate Compass The Electronic Compass must be calibrated every time after adding batteries See page 19 Restore Defaults Returns options and data field choices to factory designations At the bottom of the page are two data fields that 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 direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always points directly to the destination no matter what your current location might be For example if the arrow is pointing straight up you are going directly to your destination If it points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up and then continue in that direction If you are using the Course Pointer option instead and you drift away from the line of travel to your destination the Course Deviation Indicator CDI provides graphic indication of drift right or left and displays the distance off course Navigation Options Navigation gt Ey S Sight N Go l Course Pointer Big Numbers Calibrate Compass f Restore Defaults
49. t 32 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 displav the Project Wavpoint 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 A waypoint can be edited to change the map symbol name coordinates or elevation It can also be deleted To edit a waypoint 1 2 Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint Make changes to the waypoint map symbol name location coordinates and elevation fields Highlight the desired field and press the THUMB STICK to display the keyboard Highlight the desired charac ters on the keyboard to enter new data and then select OK and press in to close the keyboard 3 Highlight the OK button the press the THUMB STICK to save the changes To delete a wavpoint 1 2 Use the Find feature to display the waypoint Highlight the Delete button and then press the THUMB STIC
50. tting the time on page 49 28 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Vista feature pages The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Vista 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 are displayed in the window at of reserve power availab by a cigarette lighter ad center of the window an he bottom of the Main Menu Page The battery icon displays the approximate amount le When the unit is powered pte
51. tus Show Nav Status option allows you to view GPS navigation 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 Data Fields Show Data Fields The Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields option allows you to view two programmable data fields When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Data Fields 1 Select Hide or Show from the option list and then press in on the THUMB STICK To program a data field 1 Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the data field and then press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place it in the data field Options Show Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Stop Navigation Option fnapsource Map Page with Nav Status and Data Fields Hidden Fi Course Off Course To Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Setup Options ap Setup BIX EA CIFITIi Orientation North Up Auto Zoom Off Detail Normal Lock On Rood On Display Mode Lond Page Setup The Setup Map option d
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