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1. omii Satellite SRS S Ready To Navigate Accuracy 10 Feet Inner Ring Satel H Outer Ring lites within 45 Satellites on the angle from vertical horizon Center Satellite overhead Signal Strength bars ocation EAE 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 The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking tells you when the unit is ready for navigation and shows your location coordinates The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current location showing satellites and their assigned numbers The outer ring represents the horizon around you the inner ring represents a view above you at a 45 angle from ver tical and the center represents directly overhead Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in The stronger the signal the taller the signal bar The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability produces a more accurate position fix When enabled the GPS mode set to Normal and the interface set to other than RTCM mode this feature searches for a WAAS satellite near your location and then receives data for correcting differentials in the GPS satellite signals and the WAAS s
2. Find Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint ave As Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Any Map or Find Menu item can be saved as a Waypoint Favorites Cities Exits Points of Interest Addresses Intersections Find Page using your current location as a point of reference Waypoints X Near Map Pointer Near Map Pointer or By Name Prompt displays when using Map Pointer City Chiles Kansas United States of America Size City Distance 12 37 Bearing S Item Information Page 33 Find Options Bx 4 CAMPGROUND GARMIN GRMEUR GRMPHX GRMTWN zi E N 3851 341 Location 994 47 932 Elevation 1009 Distance 27 6 Bearing 309 Points of Interest Addresses Intersections Favorites Category 34 Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you eTrex Vista can be found have created and stored in the by selecting the Waypoint option from the Find Menu You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoin options as explained on from the list the waypoi Information Page s using the By Name or Nearest the previous page When selected nt displays on the Waypoint The Waypoint Infor mation Page displays the waypoint name or number a map symbol the location in lat lon elevation distance bearing and three on screen buttons for Goto Map
3. Do You Know The Correct Elevation Calibration Page with Number keyboard displayed Enter known altitude highlight OK and press in on the CLICK STICK to calibrate the altimeter Elevaiion 7271 Average Ascent ff Average Descent Maximum Ascent Maximum Descent Maximum Elevation Minimum Elevation Ambient Pressure Normalized Pressure Ascent Ue Navigation Page Data Fields Options 25 Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields Trip Computer Trip Odom 0 Moving Time 00 Stopped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed Max Speed m m a anh Moving Or Overall Avg m Oh Uh 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 Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read outs of current information as you travel The list of data field options and definitions is in Appendix C pages
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5. 0 0 64 Td eX 2 0 23 cah Rh tonsa aan 65 71 Before you begin to explore the eTrex Vistas operat ing features you should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries how the buttons function starting the eTrex 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 Vistas 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 descent 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 da
6. Choose Set To Current Date from the Options Menu To create a reference note for a selected date 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the day of the month and then press in to display the Options Menu for the date 2 Highlight and select New Note to begin entering text from the keyboard Observe the message as it is created in the message block below the keyboard 3 To edit or delete a note previously created highlight the date and press in on the CLICK STICK Options shown include Edit Note Delete Note View Sun and Moon or View Hunt and Fish Calendar Page Keyboard and Message Block Accessories Hunt amp Fish Date 09 AUG 02 Location Current Location Prediction Good Day Best Times 12 418 02 41 01 00 03 00 Good Times 06528 07 528 O7 11 08 11f Hunt amp Fish Page Current Location Use Map Use Find Menu New Location Options 56 Hunt and Fish This feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen location and date To set the date 1 Highlight the date field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin data entry of individual characters To display the current date highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Use Current Date option and then press in on the CLI
7. North Up Skyview Orientation Use Map option helps to speed acquisition Point to your approximate location and press ENTER Navigating Navigating with eTrex Vista White Mnt A Goto WESTCLIFFE _ b A A Track L o lal RESTAURANT L Jo 1 i e 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 before 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 ret
8. Serial Number OCOLI J NOTE Do not confuse this external serial number with the unit i d number that is displayed in the System Setup Page The internal serial number is relevant to the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of GARMIN MapSource Data to your unit vii Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual 0 0 cccecescesseeseesneeeees i FCC Compliance Statement ii Warnings and Precautions 0 c see ii i Software License Agreement Maintenance Warranty ooi Product Registation vii Table of Conienis cormasa vii Getting Started Setuprand Features hiasc isena l Features and Button Function Battery Installation 0 0 0 0 Backlighting and Contrast 0 c0 cceeee The Main Pages AlN Page BaSiCS anisini eean iisen i 4 Satellite The Main Page sncnscr acca ntaninnese nance 5 Options urns ENE 6 7 Navigating avigating with eTrex Vista ccceeeeen 8 Map URE Mains Ve EE EE 9 10 OPONSE n enira a 15 Using the Pan Map Option 2 Stop Navigation s s 13 Hide Show Navigation Status sal Hide Show Data Fields 13 SOUP n e amenities encdinte 14 15 The Measure Distance option 15 Navigation The Main Page iiss ies n ag 16 OPUS ca arinnar 17 20 Altimeter The Main Pap iisas iiinis Plot Over Time Distance OPUONS neir iain View Pressure Plots Elevation Zoom RANGES srncie a VIEW POMS 2 eadra e
9. ACCESSOTIES 20021 ccd veccenusecan teenies 59 Accessories Menu 54 Accessories Page 29 Accuracy Circle i 10 Activate a FOUTE urren ennaa 40 Alignment Batasan 2 Altimeter o 4 21 25 53 Auto Calibration On 53 Calibrate 22 ain Page 21 60 AdE aa ERA te Altittide Entty eesse Ambient Pressure mzasnununisnaso Amount of Memory Used Antenna Internal i Area Calella reenen aine Arrow Panning Ascen Automotive Mounting Bracket a Auto Compass Switch Setup 1111111 Ato ZOOM y r ENA Average Ascent 25 61 Descent 25 61 Speed 20 B Backlight itssctagoneiiaitawontttitsnven 53 Status 29 53 Timeout 51 Barometer Press te annnars 25 61 Battery Compartment 2 3 Cover 3 Installation 3 Level Indicator 28 53 Battery peenaa RN 3 Beacon Receiver Setup 52 64 BOANN E A armor 14 20 60 Pointer 17 Bent POmMter eneore NA 18 Big Compass Big Numbers sc 2ssaasseasietsssaresasssaes CDI Scale 17 Find 12 33 36 38 Goto 12 40 Main Page Menu 4 Map 44 On screen 27 31 32 38 Page 4 12 15 18 19 29 30 31 40 49 Power 3 53 Zoom In Out 3 9 10 Button Location CLICK STICK 2 Find 2 Page 2 Power 2 Zoom In Out 2 C CALGUAtOT auas TA 57 Calenda s N SENS 55 Calibrate Altimeter 24 Electronic Compass 17 19 Cancel Goto sartenes 18 40 Carrying CASE rearea EEES 59 Carrying Holster 59 Carry Lanyard aenn 59 Slot 2 CAORS e
10. eTrex Vista personal navigator owner s manual and reference guide co or co of Copyright 2001 2002 GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved GARMIN International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Corporation o 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced pied 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 thi print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic s manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this pyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution his 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 obli
11. Adapter or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter These cables contain a 12 Vdc to 3 Vdc voltage regulator Modifications or other applications voids the product warranty Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Vista in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting and the electronic compass significantly reduces battery life Different brands of batteries vary in performance 58 To obtain accessories see your local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at www garmin com and click on How To Buy Automotive Mounting Bracket Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash Shown at right Carry Lanyard Provides convenient method for carrying the eTrex Vista Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit Included Carrying Case Protects the eTrex Vista and permits use while in the case Carrying Holster Allows easy access to the eTrex Vista when clipped on a belt Cigarette Lighter Adapter Provides eTrex Vista power from an automobile cigarette lighter Data Cable Wiring harness Bare wire connections for data input output Handlebar Mounting Bracket Allows the eTrex Vista to be mounted on bicycle handle bars Shown at right MapSource dMap Data CD ROMs An excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your eTrex Vista See y
12. and OK functions To find a waypoint 1 Use the CLICK STICK to select the Waypoint option from the Find List and then press it in to display a prompt to select press the CLICK List By Name or Nearest Select then STICK to display the Waypoints 2 Use the CLICK STICK to select the desired waypoint from th e list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that waypoint 3 With the Informa tion Page displayed you can select Goto to create a direct line of travel to the waypoint Select Map to view the waypoint loca tion on the map or select OK to close the page 4 Use the Options Menu to add the waypoints to the Favorites list add it to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location view sun and moon and best f ishing and hunting time informa tion for this waypoint Finding a Favorite Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status as they are frequently used or have other special significance The process for finding favorite waypoints from the Favorites list is the same as finding a regular waypoint To find a Favorite 1 Use the CLICK STICK to select the Favorites option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list Use the list Options Menu to select By Name or Nearest 2 Use the CLICK STICK to select the desi
13. create a waypoint using the map panning arrow 30 create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted 31 delete a waypoint 32 delete the route 42 edit a waypoint 32 find an exit 36 finda city 36 find a Favorite 35 find a point of interest 38 find a waypoint 34 find details about a map item 12 find details about or Goto a map item 12 Goto a map item 12 hide Data Fields 13 hide Nav Status 13 hide or show Data Fields 13 insert a new waypoint on the route list 43 locate an address 38 locate an intersection 39 manually calibrate the altimeter 25 mark your current location as a waypoint 30 move a route waypoint 44 move a waypoint 31 navigate a route 45 program a data field 25 27 project a waypoint 32 remove all waypoints 42 remove a waypoint from the route list 43 reset the elevation data 24 reset the max elevation fields 24 restore default settings for the route 42 reverse the route 42 review a waypoint 43 review or remove a route waypoint 45 review the area of a saved track 57 save a Track Log 48 save Find Menu item as waypoints 33 save Map Menu item as waypoints 33 select a map page option 11 select a serial data format 52 select data field options 46 select either option 51 select Units Page options 50 Setup the Navigation Page 18 set Electronic Compass Switch 51 set GPS and Electronic Compass Switch 51 67 set GPS Switch 51 set
14. numerical keyboard Highlight and press OK when finished 3 You may also change the waypoint name and or symbol To move a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu to display the Waypoint Page for the waypoint you want to move 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 CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to place it 5 Press the PAGE button before pressing the CLICK STICK to cancel moving of the waypoint and return to the Main Pages Mark Options Panning Map Pointer IN 38 49 87 096 872 IW094 30 352 15 9 Heating 30 Marking a Waypoint on the map without highlighting a map item I 38 51 336 Location y994 47 929 T23 Creating a Waypoint by entering coordinates 56 8 9 4 0K Moving a Waypoint 31 Mark Options Location Elevation Distance Bearing N 38 58 440 W094 57 125 0 00 000 Hap ok Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint bae Bearing 32 Using the keyboard to edit FJBIC lt gt Back 1112 DIE FIGH Space 4 5 I J K
15. 60 61 The Option Menu for this page provides the following options Reset Big Numbers and Restore Defaults To program a data field 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option 3 Press in on the CLICK STICK to select the option and place it in the data field To access the page Options Menu 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu on screen button and press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate 3 To activate individual Reset options highlight the item on the list and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place or remove the check mark NOTE Use care when choosing the Delete options as all stored Tracks Waypoints and Routes can be permanently deleted when resetting the Trip Computer Trip Computer Options Trip Computer By Trip Odom 0 Moving Time 00 00 Stopped 07 11 Odometer 000000 Speed Max Speed h 5 Moving Avg Overall Avg m 0 Wh Uh Trip Computer Page Moving Avg Speed Overal Avg Speed Odometer Trip Odometer Trip Time Moving rip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Reset x C Reset Trip Data Reset Odometer C Reset Max Speed Reset Elevation Data M Reset Max Elevati
16. L M Shift 7 NO P QIR 0l SsiTIUVW Location wo94 475 o Elevation 1139 Distance 0 0 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 Select a map item from the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Option Menu on screen button at the top of the Information Page and press the CLICK STICK to display the Project Waypoint Page 3 Press the CLICK STICK to display the numerical keyboard for entering the distance Move from numeral to numeral pressing the CLICK STICK to enter numbers 4 Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields and then select Ok and press the CLICK 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 Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint 2 Make changes to the waypoint map symbol name location coordinates and elevation fields Highlight the desired field and press the CLICK STICK to dis play the keyboard Highlight the desired characters 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 CLICK STICK to save the changes To delete a waypoint 1 Use the Find feature to display the waypoi
17. Meanie iA iti iv Cigarette Lighter Adapter 0 cece 59 Cities by name ye Gillies Nearest icc n eatin Gleanings ermas AE v CHUCK STICK a a N 2 COMPASS eE TEES 53 Calibration 19 On Off 2 19 Ring 16 17 Sighting Marks 2 Continue ACquITIN pena 6 Contrast Adjustment 51 Set Up 3 65 Course Deviation Indicator CDI 17 Course Pointer dhahare e m Creating a Routen cssssccun nonsucasens 41 Current Destination Current Distance G rmrent ETA onae anea Current ETE Current Location D DETE ASME AE EE T 2 32 Data Fielden dhane 10 11 13 16 17 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 36 40 46 52 Data Fields Definitions 0 0 c0cccccecees 60 Data Opt ORSA aae e REA EAEE 46 Date and Time Setup 53 Status 53 Status Window 29 Daylight Savings Time cece 49 Delete Note 55 Waypoint 32 DEMO Modes tenenan 53 Descent tea scccnaracennvenmonsatiraiiins 25 Destination seigne 20 Detail Ma pirusti a an 14 Differential GPS DGPS Distance Speed Distance to Point dheera From the Route Map Page 44 ote 55 Route 42 Waypoint 32 Electronic Compass ccssessesseeeeteenees 16 Elevation nutun 20 25 50 60 61 Plot 47 Profile 21 Status Window 21 Vertical Speed 50 Enable Tracback 48 WAAS 5 53 Exits Nearest 33 36 Services 36 External Power and Data Connector 2 F FCC Compliance Statement 0 ccceeee ii ECALUTCS aah lida en A 1
18. Menu for the waypoint 2 Highlight Review and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information Page 3 Highlight the on screen OK button and then press in on the CLICK STICK to return to the Route List To insert a new waypoint on the route list 1 Select the row where you want the new waypoint inserted before Press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu 2 Highlight Insert and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Find Menu and select a new waypoint city exit point of interest etc 3 With the new waypoint highlighted press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint and then select the on screen OK button to add it the route To remove a waypoint from the route list 1 Select the waypoint that you want to remove from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight Remove and press in on the CLICK STICK to remove the waypoint from the list To change a route waypoint 1 Select the waypoint that you want to change from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight Change and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Find Menu or create a new waypoint and add it to the Waypoints list 3 Select a new waypoint access its Information Page and press the on screen OK button to replace the old route waypoint
19. Taek UD E aN TE ATN Transferring Map Data cece 62 Travel when not on a Goto Track or Route 8 Trip Computer dienaar 4 8 26 27 Main Page 60 70 Trip Odomete cece 20 61 Trip Time oving 20 Stopped 20 Total 20 Troubleshooting cee 63 Lig Neccurareperersin tir nn cer ne tere rere ae 20 61 Turning Electronic Compass On and Off 18 Turning GPS Receiver off oo 6 U Units of Measure c ccce 10 29 49 50 UNIS PAG C S iania 50 Unit 1D Numbet cece 53 Use With GPS Off 6 7 Using Find Menu 54 Goto 40 Main Menu 29 Map 54 Route 41 Track Log 47 48 Vv Velocity Made Good oo cecsceeeeereees 20 61 Vertical Speed cess 20 25 50 61 Dest Destination 20 25 61 View Elevation 23 Hunt and Fish 55 Points 24 Pressure Plots 23 Sun and Moon 55 View Waypoints on Route 41 43 45 w WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System 1 53 Warnings iii iv Warranty o vi Vil Water Immersion anaisiscameranrane v Waypoints aemaise 30 33 Deleting 32 Editing 32 Marking 30 Naming 30 Symbols 30 WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 Wiring DiapraMi serer arumana as WWwWWw GARMIN COM cece WWA i eao Z ZOOM IN ZOOM IN button ZOOM OUT ZOOM OUT button Zoom Ranges 71 72 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GARMIN products visit the GARMIN web site at www garmin com
20. To Course 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 jak Beg 1161 Elevation Profile Zoom Ranges allow the user to select the range of measure ment over time or distance 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 information on calibrating the Altimeter 21 Altimeter The Main Page Totl Ascent Pressure 3292 1000 Altimeter Page with Elevation Plot Displayed Altimeter Plot Over Time View Pressure Plot Zoom Ranges View Points Reset Calibrate Altimeter Restore Defaults 100 gt Totl Asce
21. To set the location PEDE 1 Highlight the Location field and then press the CLICK STICK to display the New Location options list Highlight the option desired and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate If you choose Current Location the field values displayed on the page displays your location If you choose Use Map a map page displays Use the map pointer to identify the desired location and then press in on the CLICK STICK If you choose Use Find Menu follow instructions for using the Find Menu on page 33 Calendar Accessories This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates You can display Calendar L one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on 4 HAY D2 gt each with reference notes using the data entry keypad SHTHTFS You can create reference notes for multiple months and 1234 for months in years yet to come You can record 100 Be per 12 13 14H 16 17 18 notes with up to 18 characters each 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 To set the month and year Pe Er ERE Sa 1 For the month highlight the month field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin to enter new data using the data entry keyboard Note ae F FISHING WITH DAVE 2 For the year highlight the year and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin entering the year using the data entry keyboard Or Calendar E Set To Current Date Delete Notes Calendar Page
22. Turns This ee 4 option appears only when highlighting the end mosaras iz 167 point of a route at 4 Move the panning arrow to a map item or location ouSRSE where you would like to extend the route and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information 25 Page for the new waypoint Press the on screen 093 Ok button to return to the map page and then ong press it again to place the new waypoint To add a route waypoint within a route 179th Bal 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in the previous instruction peen 0027 2 Use the CLICK STICK to move the panning arrow to a route line When the arrow touches the line Adung a Route Waypoint to the line becomes thin Press in on the CLICK STICK an enia p it ort te Roule to display the word ADD next to the line Map Page 3 Drag the line to a map item or other location where 4A you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place the new waypoint A waypoint information page displays Press the on screen OK button to save the new waypoint then press it again after returning to the Route Map To review or remove a route waypoint 1 Select the Route from the Routes List and press the CLICK STICK in to display the Route Page 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired route and press in to display the Route Page for that route 3 Use the CLICK STICK to move the map panning arrow to the waypoint you want to review and press
23. 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 70 083 6 1 4 a a Eh 3 Zoom In i neBRask j ecen ihe ws a rai TULSA kier enon Zoom Out Chiles Map Features 1 2 200 mapsource owerzoom Map Scales A Accuracy Circle i3 Panning Arrow Map Pointer 10 The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direc tion of movement as a triangular Position Icon in the center of the map As you travel the map display leaves a trail track log of where you 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 the map scale rapidly The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the Units field of the Unit Setup Page not to be confused with the Map Setup Page If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate the word overzoom displays ju
24. 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 pan ning 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 CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to display the Information Page 3 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight and press the Goto button on the page to navigate to the item Stop Navigation The Stop Navigation option allows you to quit navi gating on a Goto Route or Track in progress To stop navigation 1 Select Stop Navigation and then press in on the CLICK STICK When there is no active navigation the Stop Naviga tion option is grayed out and is non functional Hide Show Navigation Status The Hide Nav Status Show Nav Status option allows you to view GPS navigation data in a window at the top of the page 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 1 Select Hide
25. or the Navigation Page to navigate the Track To use Track Log Setup options 1 Highlight the Tracks Page Options Menu button at the top of the page and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the menu Highlight the Tracks Log Setup option and then press in on the CLICK STICK You can check the Wrap When Full option by highlighting it and then pressing in on the CLICK STICK You can highlight the Record Method and Interval fields and press in on the CLICK STICK to display their options Interval options change to accommo date the Record Method choices The Setup Menu The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Vista to your personal preferences You can choose time settings units of measure display backlighting and contrast settings heading measurement interface options and system operating mode By highlighting the icons on the Setup Menu and then pressing in on the CLICK STICK you can display the Setup Page for each of the menu items Time Page You can set the time to match your location or for a projected location anywhere in the world Time Format Allows you to choose from 12 or 24 hour time format so the clock displays like a standard clock with 12 hour AM and PM cycles or display a 24 hour cycle Military Time Time Zone Can be set to one of the eight US Time Zones or 24 International Time Zones nearest city or geographical region Select Other so
26. select a serial d 1 Highlight the Seria the beacon receiver instructions ata format Data Format field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display options 2 Highlight an option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to a ctivate it System Page The System Setup Page allows you to change GPS Choose one of the n vigation WAAS Switch between four GPS options other than ormal to significantly save battery power The Battery Saver mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the Use With GPS Off option stops satellite signal reception altogether The Demo Mode simulates Enabled and Disabled See page 5 for an explanation of WAAS capabilities Language Change the display to any of 14 choices Compass Turns the Electronic Compass on or off Altimeter Altimeter on or off Selecting Altimeter allows the unit to p Turns the Au Auto Calibration On for the omatic Calibration for the ovide a fairly accurate read ing within minutes of obtaining a 3D fix without requir ing you to remain stationary T over time as the barometric p information he accuracy improves essure is compared to GPS Also shown on this page is the Amount of Memory Used Power Status ime Date and Backlighting Status The Memory Used figure refers to the non volatile memory within your unit and cannot be adjusted d
27. the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54 56 set the month and year 55 set the time 49 show Data Fields 13 how Nav Status 13 op navigating 13 18 40 46 transfer data 62 se Setup Map options 15 se Sight N Go to navigate 18 se the Measure Distance option 15 se the View Points option 24 se Track Log Setup options 48 view Elevation or Pressure plots 23 view the next waypoint in the route 45 Huntand Fishi asniensis iuern tiie l Installing Batteries 3 Lanyard 2 Interlace Palen laterna Antenna enoue L Land Gover ra Land or Water Language n LGD Displays Te dnn cannes Leg Courses Irena NA A Ter DISAN e sess ssrsen nner nai Leg IMGs asec 2s ar OE TA Location at lot sscisswvwseeesuestvorstccttonne Location marking Location selected LOCK on ROAD dein deters vcsseesfabseavseasiess M Maintenance Main Menu Page Main Pages 68 S S Altimeter 21 ain Menu 28 ap 9 avigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics ciiwepasseateesvepetsvecsaen 4 Main Page Menu Button cece 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource Map Data CD ROMs 14 59 Options 32 Marking Location 12 Waypoint 29 30 Maximum Ascent 25 61 Descent 25 61 Elevation 25 61 Speed 20 Measure Distance seurina 11 15 Memory Used serenor iiis 53 Minimum Elevation cece 6l Modes Demo 53 Normal 53 Moving Avg Sp
28. 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 CLICK STICK to access the Options Menu 2 Highlight the View Points option and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the View Points Page 3 Move the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to highlight the Reset option from the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Reset page 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the reset options on the page and then press in on the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to reset the 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 flu
29. to select the desired category and then press it in to display the Types List 4 Use the CLICK STICK to select the desired type and then press it in to display the list for that type 5 Use the Options Menu at the top of page to select from either By Name or Nearest options Selecting By Name displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want A list of matches displays when enough characters are entered 6 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight your selection from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 7 Use the on screen buttons to Goto or view on the Map or use the page Options Menu Finding an Address or Intersection You can enter a street number choose a street name from a list and find an address within the area of map data coverage or enter two street names and locate the intersection To use these options however you must be using a MapSource MetroGuide which provides this type of map data To locate an address 1 Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu Use the CLICK STICK to highlight Address and press it in to display the Find Address page Highlight the Number field and use the keyboard for entering numbers Move to the Street field using the CLICK STICK 5 Press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Select To Street Name list Find the street by using the keyboa
30. top of the page After the Track Log is Cleared it displays zero percent When the display reaches 100 the most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent if the default setting Wrap When Full remains selected on the track log setup To avoid losing track points save the Track Log when it approaches the 99 mark The Saved Track Page displays the track and it also can be displayed on the Main Map Page as you navigate The TracBack feature allows you to retrace your track in both directions Tracks are marked BEGIN and END You can set the track recording interval to change based on Distance from 0 to 9 99 miles Time up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds or Automatic More Often Normal Less Often or Least Often Use the Options Menu to delete all saved tracks Tracks Saved Tracks CAMP JOGGING 1 STORE 7 Unused Tracks Page Ready To Navigate Accuracy 18 Feet 300 mapsource Time of Day Trip Odom 12 10 0 4 Track on Main Map Page For effective use of the TracBack feature clear the Track Log before starting a new trip or after saving the Track Log Rename saved Track Logs to help indentify them later 47 Tracks Options mapsource Distance 0 5 Show On Map TracBack Saved Track Page Save Back Through Entire Log Save Track Options TracBack x To E
31. 2 Icons 29 Fields Data menr eedan 10 11 13 17 20 21 22 25 27 36 37 40 46 60 Final Destination eronsa 20 60 Final Distance aunen 20 60 Pina EVA iets etdeisesastaritecbingiok 20 60 PUTA ETE Sisona aAA 20 60 Finding Address 38 City 35 Exit 36 Favorite 35 Intersection 38 Point of Interest 37 Waypoint 34 BIND Buttons lasm aeaa 2 33 Find Menus aeir ANA 29 33 G CARM e ANANE 52 DGPS 52 Limited Warranty vi vii Proprietary Sentences 64 Getting Started innnan l Glide RAGO anueit 20 25 60 Destination Dest 20 25 60 Global Positioning System GPS 3 5 53 58 64 iii Goto Functions rysaren 8 12 35 40 Cancelling Stop Navigation 11 13 18 40 46 Goto Line s lt einen iia eat 14 H Handlebar Mounting Bracket 59 Heading ea A ANEK 20 60 Page 51 Setup Page 16 Hide Data Fields xs csrcccsnancapecnss Hide Navigation Status How To access the page Options Menu 27 activate a Goto 40 add a Find Menu item toa route 41 add a route waypoint within a route 44 add a waypoint at either end of a route 44 adjust System Page options 53 adjust the contrast 51 adjust zoom ranges 23 calculate the area 57 Calibrate the Electronic Compass 19 change a route waypoint 43 change calculator options 57 change data fields 20 copy the route 42 create a reference note for a selected date 55 create a route 4 create a waypoint by manually entering its coordinates lat lon 31
32. 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 Moon data a Calendar Hunting and Fishing data a Calculator and an Area Calculator ia nformation about the status of backlighting time and date and unit power are displayed in the window at he bottom of the Main Menu Page The battery icon displays the approximate amount of reserve power available When the unit is powered by a cigarette lighter adapter a power plug icon replaces he battery icon The date and time are displayed in the c
33. CK STICK to activate To set the location 1 Highlight the Location field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the New Location options list Highlight the option desired and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate If you choose Current Location the field values displayed on he page reflects the times at your current loca ion If you choose Use Map a map page displays Use the map pointer to identify the desired loca ion and then press in on the CLICK STICK If you choose Use Find Menu follow instruc ions for using the Find Menu on page 33 NOTE The times displayed are the recog nized best and good times for hunting and fishing But be certain that they are not in conflict with state and local game laws which may vary from location to location It is your responsibility to know and abide by these laws Area Calculator This feature provides you an area calculation as you move about a location or view a saved track The area calculation displays in acres hectares and square feet square yards square meters square kilometers and square miles To calculate the area 1 With the eTrex Vista Ready to Navigate press Start when you are ready to begin 2 Begin walking or traveling the outskirts of the area you want to measure As soon as you change direction the eTrex Vista begins to display the area traversed thus far 3 Continue to the end point th
34. CK to display the Infor mation Page for the selec ed service The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service its di ection from the exit and a list of the services available each marked by a check At the bottom of these Information Pages are on screen buttons for Goto 9 Use the Options Menu at Map and OK the top of the page to save the exit as a waypoint Favorite project a waypoint or add to an existing route Finding a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public building park etc However you must have transferred a MapSource MetroGuide map to the unit map database otherwise this option plus Address and Intersection options displays grayed out and are not functional Here is a list of Point of Interest categories Food amp Drink Lodging Attractions Entertainment Shopping Services Transportation Emergency amp Govt Manmade Places In many instances these categories are subdivided into types such as in the instance of Food amp Drink When you select Food and Drink from the list of catego ries you are then presented with a list of types which includes All Types and cuisine options such as American Asian Barbecue Chinese and many more Find Options Points of Interest x Lodging Attractions Entertainment Shopping Services T
35. Name Overland Park Kansas MetroGuide USA Jun 2002 Map Data 14 The Setup Map option displays the five Map Setup Pages each accessed by an on screen button A list of options displays for the features listed Scale options indicate the point at which Tracks Tracks Logs Map Features or Text Boxes display allowing you to remove map clutter and define map features Page Orientation Track Up or North Up fixes the top of the map display to the current track heading o o a north heading Auto Zoom On or Off automatically scales the map to display both your current location and the next e 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 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 Co
36. Routes Options HWY 68 CHILES Hwy 68 Hwy 68 gt Wagstaff Spring Hill Gardner Bucyrus De Soto Chiles Leg Dist H R I i Navigate Route Page with Waypoint List Leg Time H M Route Waypoint Options Menu Using the Find Menu to change a Route Waypoint 43 Routes Options To move a route waypoint 1 Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in to access the vi Options Menu for the waypoint 2 Highlight the Move option and press in on the CLICK STICK to select the waypoint 3 Use the CLICK STICK to move the waypoint up or down in the list Press in on the CLICK STICK to leave the waypoint in the new list order Adding or Editing from the Route Map Page You can use the panning arrow with the Route Map Page displayed to add or edit route waypoints To add a waypoint at either end of a route 1 Select the Route from the Routes List and press the CLICK STICK in to display the Route Page 2 Highlight the on screen Map button at the bottom of the page and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Route Map Page 3 Use the CLICK STICK to move the panning arrow Map Page Route Options to either end of the displayed route until the end waypoint is highlighted Then press it in to display Route ajx the map Options Menu and select Add
37. age 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 15 NEW fer hitey a The Main Page Straight Line Distance Destination Waypoint Name to the Destination Navigation Kenneth eee Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring Elevatio Time of Day 1132 09 26 The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination bearing relative to the course over ground The Compass Ring works as an Electronic Compass which can be turned On or Off functions as a magnetic compass when you are stationary Or when the Compass is in the On mode and you are moving the heading is controlled by the GPS receiver The Compass switches to the GPS receiver when your rate of travel reaches a pre set speed and comes back on when you 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 you the name of your destination the distance and the time to go Two Data Fields are provided and can be programmed to display a variety of navigation data he Bent Bearing Pointer
38. ance To Pointi Leg Course Leg Distance Leg Time ETA To Point ETE To Point Sunrise At Point Sunset At Point Leg Dist m 4 Begin moving watching directional information on the Navigation Page or progress on the Map Page To stop navigation 1 Highlight the Stop Navigation option on either the Navigation or Map page or select the Stop button on the Route Page Data Fields for the Route Page Navigate Data Field Options Menu When navigating a Route the data displayed in the data fields on the Route Page may be customized to provide useful navigation information that is specifically Route Ex related to route navigation HOME EXITM213 Data options for Route Page only include HOME Distance to Point The distance from your current location g moroner to a route waypoint m Westport Square Leg Course The line of travel between two route waypoints i Gall Leg Distance The distance between two route waypoints Exit MM 213 Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint ET to the next ETA To Point Estimated Time of Arrival at a route waypoint in sequence BG 5i x nET ETE To Point Estimated Time Enroute to a route waypoint ot Pointer Direction pointer to a route waypoint Sunrise At Point Time of sunrise at a route waypoint Distance to Point vs Leg Sunset At Point Time of sunset at a route waypoint Distance To v
39. arrow alerts you to the upcoming turn while you are navigating a route When you get within 15 seconds ETA of the current point the pointer bends to indicate the direction of the turn to the next point while still showing the direction to the current point When you are not on an active Goto Track or Route in other words not traveling to a recorded destination the window at the top of the page displays the status of the GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your current position The Compass Ring displays your heading while you are moving but the data fields at the bottom of the page will not display any destination related data such as Estimated Time of Arrival 16 Navigation Navigation Page Options The options include Sight N Go Use the Sight N Go feature to locate a Navigation SE Si andmark visually and then lock in a magnetic head Sight N Go I ing to it Course Pointer Stop Navigation Grayed out unless you are Big Numbers Calibrate Compass f Restore Defaults navigating on a Goto Track or Route Bearing Pointer Course Pointer Toggles between Bearing always directed at destination and Course distinctive with dots across center of compass shows amount of correction needed to be back on course Big Numbers Big Compass toggles to display data fields in large text format while removing the Status Window and reducing the si
40. atellite 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 you with navigational guidance the units view of the sky determines how fast you achieve navigational status GPS signals do not travel through rocks buildings New Location people metal or heavy tree cover so for best results keep Restart Search han Continue Acquiring the unit in clear view of the sky Select this option if oie PCPS etni At least three satellite signals are needed to determine your location otherwise the unit displays a Poor Satellite Reception message with four options and a brief expla message nation to guide your decision There are four options for the Poor Satellite Reception Use with GPS Off Select this option if you want GPS off for faster map drawing New Location Select this option if you have moved hundreds of miles from where you last used the unit Restart Search Select this option if today is not date provided Continue Acquiring Select th
41. brate 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 CLICK 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 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 an
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44. ctuate you can calibrate the altim eter to increase its accuracy You must know the elevation at your current location information you can obtain from a map or other reliable source To manually calibrate the altimeter 1 2 Use the CLICK STICK to access the Options Menu Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter option and press the CLICK STICK to display the Calibration Page At the message stating Do You Know The Correct Elevation highlight the on screen Yes button and press in on the CLICK STICK On the number keyboard use the CLICK STICK to enter the new elevation then highlight OK and press it in to return to the Altimeter Page Data Fields The two user selectable data fields support this page and can be programmed to display the following data options Ambient Pressure Maximum Descent Average Ascent Maximum Elevation Average Descent Maximum Elevation Barometer Pressure Total Ascent Elevation Total Descent Glide Ratio Vertical Speed Glide Ratio Dest Vertical Speed Dest Maximum Ascent For definitions see Appendix C pages 61 and 62 To program a data field 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu Use the CLICK 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 Altimeter Options Calibration Calibrate Altimeter
45. d 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 CLICK STICK to highlight Zoom Ranges from the Options Menu 2 Press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Zoom Ranges Page Move the CLICK 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 I Elevation 906 100 gt Elevation Plot Pressure 980 6 Pressure Plot Altimeter Elevation 737 12 s A Zoom Ranges 10 gt Altimeter Page Zoom Ranges Option 23 Altimeter Options Altimeter DEC31 06 00 _ 05 gt View Points lt I I gt Altimeter Page View Points Option Reset C Reset Trip Data Reset Odometer C Reset Max Speed Reset Elevation Data Reset Hax Elevation C Clear Track Log KK C Delete Saved Tracks C Delete All Waypoints C Delete All Routes Select All Unselect All Amy Reset Options Menu eful for clearing old data IMPORTANT Use care when selecting DELETE options as this removes all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes from the unit memory Us a 24 View Points The View Points option allows you
46. day Time of Day The time for the selected time zone 60 Appendix C Data Field Definitions To Course The compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course Trip Odometer A running tally of distance travelled since last reset Turn The angle difference in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your current line of travel L means turn Left R means turn Right Velocity Made Good The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a desired course Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain loss over time Vertical Speed Destination The speed at which you are descending to your desti nation altitude Altimeter Page These options are available only on the Altimeter Page Other options available are defined beginning on page 60 Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated current pressure Average Ascent The avg vertical distance of ascents Average Descent The avg vertical distance of descents Barometer Pressure The calibrated current pressure Elevation The altitude above sea level Maximum Ascent The maximum ascent rate in feet per minute Maxium Descent The maximum descent rate in feet per minute Maximum Elevation The highest elevation reached Minimum Elevation The lowest elevation reached Total Ascent The total distance ascended Total Descent The total distance descended 61 Appendix D MapSource Transferri
47. dy To Navigate Accuracy 16 Feet 076 13 0 Map Pointer p MARTIN CITY 4 0 8 t29 i apsource Elevation Track 907 173 Map Page with Panning Arrow Hwy 58 NETH 103 11 87 0 8 apsource Highlighted Map Item Intersection x Hwy 58 amp Hwy D amp Holmes Rd amp E 17 1st St Distance 11 8 Bearing 1032 EA Mop _ ok Map Item Information 12 Using the Pan Map option The Map Page pan function all ows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display The map panning function is a Options Menu on the Map Page T ctivated from the he CLICK 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 ma moves to reveal more area but redr Whenever the panning arrow i p display the map also aws the map slowly s placed on a map item the name of that item is high applies to waypoints roads lakes thing that is displayed ighted This features rivers nearly every Pressing the CLICK 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 s ave it as a waypoint
48. e ZOOM IN or Buttons to Adjust Contrast OUT buttons to adjust the contrast 3 Getting Started Main Page Basics T n Ent koray 16 eet TEELE lscation Yds a Sar 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 CLICK STICK Map Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button 11 Option Menu Main Page Menu Pon Map These menus provide addi Use to go directly to a Main Stop Navigation Hide Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map To exit these and other Measure Distance 20p up type menus move the Restore Defaults CLICK STICK to the left or right Page and as an alternate to cycling through the Main Pages Double click the on screen button to toggle between two pages tional features or customize the unit to your preferences Satellite The Main Page On Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons
49. e setae etepavertdesa tage R seto na Eae a EOE Calibrate Altimeter s Data Field scsi atena Trip Computer The Main Page vccsiendianscarunnineanas 26 viii OPUS an aE O EES 27 Main Menu The Main Page sta scene sinha menaira 28 Setting the Correct Time Zone 28 Using the Main Menu 29 Mark Options Projecting a Waypoint 0 0 0 32 Editing Waypoints 0 0 0 ccc 32 Find Options 0 The Find Menu Finding a Waypoint 0 0 0 0 ccc 34 Finding a Favorite Finding a City ue Finding an Exit ssena eneee Finding a Point of Interest ee 37 Finding an Address or Intersection 38 Using A GOs amne Routes Options cece Creating and Using A Route Editing a Route Add Edit from the Route Map Page 44 45 avigating a Route oo eee Data Fields for the Route Page Tracks Options Yiri TENANAN Sep OPliOns serans a Time Page Units Pape scsnirosniniasi nasa Display Pages srs nnvesnumnnececcnuns eading Page ies Interface Page System Page sensu Accessories Sun and Moon Calendar Page Hunt and Fish Page Area Calculator Page be Calculator Pageto iii Appendices Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Accessories x Appendix C Data Field Definitions 60 61 Appendix D MapSource Setup 0 62 Appendix E Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F Wiring Diagram
50. eed 20 Moving a Waypoint 0 0 00 cece 31 44 N National Imagery and Mapping Agency 50 Navigation i aiosineenetied 4 8 17 Data Fields 20 Main Page 16 60 Options 18 Route 8 45 Nearest Waypoints Cities Exits etc 33 38 New Location 6 7 o Odometer na aA EANAN 20 60 Ok COUT E naaa 20 60 On screen Buttonsrazuniinyn 2 4 5 6 9 11 12 14 15 18 19 25 27 28 31 32 34 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 54 63 Option Men Sartru a 4 21 Option Menu Button cece 4 Orientation 0 0 0 es OVETZOOMN a rece TENA TT P PAGE DuttOnies segra ERRA 2 Pape Setinin a 14 Pan MaD ensesine 10 11 12 PC Interface Cable ceanii ateh 59 PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power AdAptet ucan a EA 59 Performance cececescsescssesesssesesessessseeees 58 Physicake tinna 58 Plot Over Distance arenie 22 Plot Over TMe essiri 22 Pointer o 18 20 46 60 Points ofi Interest eeunit 14 Point of Interest categories 37 Position FOrM ab sscnccccizcdsancn cave isaac 50 POSON ICON Treta EARTE RA 10 POWEL ane E ATNA 58 Power Data Connector Cover ccccee 2 POWER button a oc sles s 2 Power Statuses is cccscatvvcoassecacsaberatiersvedei oat 53 Power Status Window Precautions e neeaaea iii iv Pressure Plots Vie Wsnrinnnnninaicaas 23 Pressure Sensor Vent isisisi 2 Product Registration ccceseeeeees vii Profile Field ceccccececscesseccessesse
51. en use the CLICK STICK to stop the calculation 4 Use the CLICK STICK to store the area as a saved track To review the area of a saved track 1 On the Tracks page highlight a Saved Track and press in on the CLICK STICK to see a map with the area shown in a data field at the bottom Calculator This feature provides you with all the basic functions of both of standard or scientific calculator You can per form most calculations identified by the function symbols along the sides of the keypad and can save the results temporarily in the memory The memory is cleared either manually or when you turn off the eTrex Vista To change calculator options 1 Highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Scientific Standard and Radian Degrees options 2 Highlight the option you want to change and then press in on the CLICK STICK for the change to take effect 3 Use the CLICK STICK to move about the keypad enter numbers and perform calculations Accessories Area Calculation E X 4 120 OVETZO0M m a T acr oT Stort Press start when you are ready to begin tracking the area Area Calculator Start Page Area Calculation _ E x Reset Area Calculator Option Standard calculator with Scientific mode or Degrees options to select 57 Appendix A Specifications Physical Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic a
52. enter of the window and when backlighting is active the ight bulb to the right appears illuminated The Main Page Main Menu Eje T R Hark Find me OBS Routes Tracks po E Setup Accessories Q 02 46 50 w 29 JUL 02 Main Menu with Feature Icons and Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 02 46 50 0 29 JUL 02 S Power Date Time and Backlight Status Window 29 Mark N 38 51 335 W094 47 932 1012 0 0 Mark Waypoint Page Post Office E RV Park 1 Restaurant i Restroom Scales ia Scenic Area amp School Seaplane Base 24 Shipwreck E 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 CLICK 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 CLICK STICK It automatically is assigned a 3 digit number 2 To change the name of the waypoint use the CLICK STICK to highlight the waypoint name field 3 To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint use the CLICK STICK to highlight the symb
53. erica Size Unknown Distance 10 2 Bearing 346 Soto EE ok City Information Page Find Options All Types Services Rest Areas Other Find x Nearest 1 35 Exits All Types MM 213 Motor Vehicle 210 US 56 W Gardne 207 Gardner Rood 202 Edgerton Hi 198 Ks 33 Wellsville 193 Le Loup Road Bal 187 Bus U S 50 Ks 6 185 15th St Ottawa ETEEN List of Exit Types Distance 31 9 Bearing 233 Exits List Exit 183AB On I 35 To U S 59 North Ottawa Lawrence Services Phillips 66 2 Amoco 1 Citgo Conoco Country Kitchen Distance 31 9 Bearing 233 Hap Exit Information Page Gas x Conoco West of I 35 Exit 183AB Facilities Convenience Store Car Wash Services Information 36 To find a city 1 Use the CLICK STICK to select the Cities option then press it in to display the find By Name or find by Nearest prompt Selecting By Name displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities If using find By Name begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard When you have entered enough characters to define the name a match list displays If you are using find By Nearest scroll through the list to find the city you want Use the CLICK STICK to select the desired city from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for t
54. ess in on the CLICK STICK to start navigation 3 Observe the Navigation Page it displays the name of your destination the distance from your current location and a Bearing Pointer indicating the direction you should travel The time required to reach your destination displays when you begin to travel and establish a predicted rate of movement The Data Fields at the bottom of the page displays information relative to your travel as appropriate for the type of data selected to appear in those fields 4 Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access the Map Page and observe your movements and a dark line indicating the direct path from your cur rent location to your destination 5 Use the Bearing Pointer on the Navigation Page to maintain travel in the right direction and observe distance and time information to monitor your progress 6 When you are close to your destination an Arriving at Destination message appears If you move past the destination the Bearing Pointer reverses and the distance display increases To stop navigation 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press in on the CLICK STICK 2 Select Stop Navigation then press in on the CLICK STICK Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final des ination The eTrex Vista stores 20 routes eac
55. esteseesen 22 Projecting a Waypoint cee 32 Receiver StatUSi inisinia 5 7 53 Renaming a Waypoint 30 32 Replacement Battery Cover ccceeee 59 dil A E Mersin E diated 24 27 Restart SCAG sees secdesibascesvaseaspdsstsnsiitencnies sas 6 Restore Defaullts 0 cccccccece 11 17 27 Adding Find Menu item 41 Creating 41 Definition of 8 iting 42 ions 42 46 estore settings 42 Route Page 29 Using 41 RTEM ten baat anti caeiasenahea 52 RTCM In NMEA OUt ce ceeeeteereetereeteees 52 RICM In Text O T arne 52 ellit Paperin aAA 4 7 Saved Tracks sananen aaa 14 Saving the Track Log 47 53 ecting a Waypoints 34 UMD ORs naaar oai vii ting the Correct Time Zone 28 pand Features mamen orastaa l Data Fields 11 13 GPS Elevation 6 7 avigation Status 13 av Status 11 69 Sight N Go suenan 17 Software License Agreement iv Software Version operating 29 53 Specifications aranin a 58 Speld eorna Enna S 20 25 50 60 Stop Navigation 11 13 17 S S S S S Sunset AUPOINL ssscuincmeute asters 46 Sun and Moon 54 Symbol Map List 30 System Page ae 93 System Setup Pape iiaee 53 T WOR NEEE teen tes 14 TEAC OUT oiea a ES 52 Time Format 49 Icon 28 Of Day 20 60 Page 49 Status 53 Time Date and Backlighting Status 53 Time Date 53 Time Zone Total Ascent Total Descent Tracks Definition of 8 Log 14 Options 14 Page 29
56. fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATU TORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY To obtain warranty service contact your local GARMIN authorized dealer Or call GARMIN Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below for shipping instruc tions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number
57. from the route select Yes To reverse the route iF Select the on screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight the Reverse Route option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to reverse the order of waypoints in the list To change the route back to the original order repeat this process To copy the route 1 Select the on screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight the Copy Route option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to copy The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 You may then rename and or modify the copied route To delete the route 1 Select the on screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu Select Delete and then press in on the CLICK STICK When you see the prompt Do you really want to delete route select Yes To restore default settings for the route 1 Select the on screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu 2 Select Restore Defaults and then press in on the CLICK STICK to restore factory settings To review a waypoint 1 Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options
58. gation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements GARMIN AutoLocate TracBack and Personal Navigator are registered trademarks CLICK STICK eTrex Vista and MapSource are trademarks of GARMIN Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN September 2002 Part Number 190 00219 00 Rev C 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 as Specifications Accessories Data Field Defini tions MapSource information a Troubleshooting Guide and a Wiring Diagram followed by the Index The Appendices include information on items such Introduction FCC Compliance The eTrex Vista complies with Part 15 of the FCC Statement interference limits for Cla
59. h with up to 50 waypoints A route can be created and modified from he Route Page and waypoints can be added to a route rom the Find Menu More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then ransferred to the unit memory To create a route 1 Access the Routes page from the Main Menu The page has a New button a list of routes and the number of unused routes Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the New button and press it in to display the route Setup Page With an empty row dashed in the route list high lighted press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu categories and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint city exit point of interest etc Highlight the on screen OK button and press in on the CLICK STICK to place it on the Routes List To add more waypoints to the route repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4 The route is named for the first and last waypoints on the route You can add waypoints to the end of an existing route at any time by using the Find Menu To add a Find Menu item to a route 1 Select an item from the Find Menu and display its Information Page Display the page Options Menu and select the Add To Route option to display the Routes List Highlight and select the route desired and then press in on the CLICK STICK A Wa
60. hat city With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto Map or OK options Finding an Exit exi You can use the Find Exit option to locate a nearby on an interstate highway Exits are listed only by Nearest Exit information pages provide a variety of information about services near each exit including rest stops lodging restaurants service stations etc Some services i e service stations on this page can be selected and a separate information page displays with specific information concerning what types of fuel mechanical and food services are available To find an exit Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu Use the CLICK STICK to highlight Exits and then press it in to display the Exit List Highlight and select an exit type by pressing in on the CLICK STICK A list of exits nearest to you displays The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits Two fields at the bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit 5 Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit 6 Press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Infor mation Page for that exit This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the d 7 Use the CLICK STICK to and highlight a selection istance and bearing fields move to the list of services rom the list 8 Press in on the CLICK STI
61. ial data used when connecting to external ows you to choose from formats This feature is NMEA devices a DGPS beacon receiver a personal computer etc Effective use of this feature requires a working kn owledge of these formats GARMIN The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint track and map data wi th a PC GARMIN DGPS Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC 104 and DGPS tuning NMEA Out Supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data Text Out Allows ASCI text output of location and veloc ity information without input capabilities RTCM In Allows DGPS RTCM SC 104 format wit RTCM In NMEA Out input using a standard hout output capabilities Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data RTCM In Text Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information None Provides no interfacing capabilities If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM in NMEA Out format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beac on receiver e g GBR 21 amp GBR 23 directly from your unit Tuning is automatic with Scan or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select User from the Beacon list to manually tune the receiver Refer to To
62. 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 AENA Flare Options Calibration x To Calibrate Compass Slowly Turn Two Full Circles In The Same Direction While Holding The Vista Level A Compass Icon is displayed on this page and the Map Page to indicate that the Compass is On ne Navigation Speed Heading _ Compass Turned On Electronic Compass On Off Message Message turns off after 3 seconds 19 AENA EL OIA Options Navigation Stanley mhil S MIN Turn Velocity Made Good Bearing i Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi page list of options EPE Heading p 20 To change data fields 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the list of data options 2 Select the desired option from the list and press in on the CLICK STICK Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Glide Ratio Glide Ratio Dest Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day
63. iew Leg informa tion highlight the end waypoint To select data field options on a leg 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight a data field on the Route Page and then press in to display the Data Field Options Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired option and then press in to enter the option in the data field 46 Using Track Logs The eTrex Vista draws an electronic bread crumb trail on the Map Page as you travel along This bread crumb rail is the Track Log The Track Log contains informa ion about points along its path including time and position The eTrex Vista uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track The TracBack feature allows you to return along a raveled path without marking any waypoints When you are ready to return to where you started the eTrex Vista takes you back by following the Track Log that you eft behind You can save a total of ten tracks in the unit memory The Track Log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a satellite location fix and the Track Log feature is turned on When you no longer need a Track Log you can press the on screen Clear button to remove it This also removes the Track Log Pressure or Elevation Plot If you want to keep a record of a certain track log or use the TracBack feature clear the Track Log before you start traveling The percentage of memory used by the current track log displays at the
64. in to pop up the Options Menu Select Review or Remove and press in again to either display the Information Page or remove it from the route To view the next waypoint in the route 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 above 2 Place the map panning arrow on the waypoint you are currently viewing and press in to display the Options Menu Select Next and press in again to view the next waypoint Navigating a Route A Route can be navigated using the Map Page or the Navigation Page The Map Page displays your movement the route line and waypoints on the route The Naviga tion Page shows compass direction and a bearing pointer To navigate a route 1 Select a route from the Routes List and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Route Page 2 Highlight the on screen Navigate button at the Routes Options Adding a new waypoint within a Route Kenneth aaa 10 1 Hold Level Speed Heading 20 0 NW Navigation Page with Bearing Pointer ox 10 1 151 KENNETH 0 8 overzoom Navigating a Route on the Map Page 45 Routes Options Navigating a Route Continued bottom of the page and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin navigating the route The screen changes to the Navigation Page Route HOME STANLEY 3 Move to the Map Page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location Dist
65. ion Page displayed use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page Then press it in to display the menu 2 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to access the Options Menu 2 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to Lock Direction 4 Select Set Course and press the CLICK STICK 5 Begin traveling to your destination using the pointer Electronic Compass with as a guide Sight N Go active To stop navigation Brid amid 0 82 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press the CLICK STICK 2 Select Stop Navigation then press the CLICK 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 Z Approachi
66. irectly Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any problems The Power Status icon changes from a battery to an electric plug when external power is connected The Backlight icon changes from a dark outline to a bright outline when you press and release the POWER button display the current version of the Unit I D Number The Option Menu allows you restore defaults or unit operating software and To adjust System Page options 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the field and then press in to display options Then use the CLICK STICK to select Setup Options System E GPS Normal WAAS Enabled Language English Compass On Altimeter Auto Calibration On Memory Used 2 1 sty Xo aeie 20 System Setup Page in Normal Mode WAAS Enabled Compass Off and Altimeter Calibration on Automatic System Restore Defaults Software Version System Page Options Menu 53 Accessories Accessories Menu The accessory pages features which enhance the unit Accessories Ex operation but are not essential include sun and moon position relative to a location a calendar a hunting and fishing best times record an area calculator and a basic Sun amp Moon Caste calculator Highlight the appropriate icon and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the desired accesso
67. is option if no other Satellite E amp option applies The unit will attempt to gather GPS Use With GPS Off North Up signals New Location Show GPS Elevation 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 i want to save battery power You can enter data create in on the CLICK 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 travel or North Up the satellite skyview oriented to the north New Location If you are more than 600 miles from where you last used the unit select the New Loca tion and then the Use Map options to approximate your location This gives the unit reference informa tion 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 CLICK 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 CLICK 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
68. 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 GARMIN You Agreement agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any deriva tive works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation
69. lloy waterproof to IPX7 stan dards waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes Size 4 4 H x 2 Wx 1 2 D Weight Approx 5 3 ounces 150 g w batteries Temperature Range 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C operating Performance Receiver Differential ready 12 parallel channel Acquisition time Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds EZinit cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time AutoLocate Update Rate 1 second continuous GPS Accuracy lt 15 meters 49 ft RMS 95 typical DGPS USGC Accuracy 3 5 meters 10 16 ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections DGPS WAAS Accuracy lt 3 meters 10 ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections Velocity Accuracy 0 05 meter sec steady state Dynamics Performs to specifications to 6 g s Interfaces NMEA 0183 RTCM 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 for PC interface Antenna Built In patch Power Input Two 1 5 volt AA batteries3 Power Consumption 0 5 watts max Battery Life Up to 12 hours of typical use in Battery Saver mode4 Specifications are subject to change without notice Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability program With optional GARMIN Differential Beacon Receiver Input such as GARMIN GBR 21 or 23 gt The temperature rating for the eTrex Vista may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures External power can only be applied using the GARMIN Auto Power
70. must correct for the Magnetic Variation The Electronic or GPS compass uses the North Reference setting to create a bearing To select either option 1 Highlight the field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the options 2 Highlight the option and press in on the CLICK STICK to activate To set GPS and Electronic Compass Switch 1 Highlight the field you want to set and use the numerical keyboard to enter the desired value Setup Options Display EIR Backlight Timeout 15 Seconds Contrast E 03 01 28 X 29 JUL 02 Display Page Stays On Backlight 30 Seconds arte 1 Minute pons 2 Minutes Heading Ex Display Cardinal Letters North Reference True 000 Auto Compass Switch Use GPS Heading When Exceeding 108 Use Compass Heading When Below 107 For More Than Dec 02 51 42 gt oF 29 JUL 02 Heading Page Display Cardinal Letters Options a Mils Magnetic North Reference Options User 51 Setup Options Interface a Serial Data Format GARMIN geara c 29 JUL 02 w GARMIN Mode with No Options Interface x Serial Data Format Baud 4800 Beacon Scan Bit Rate 200 Freq 287 01 Status Check Wiring O2 15 17 3 Q 29 JUL 02 GARMIN Differntial GPS Mode with Data and Options Fields 52 Interface Page The Interface Settings Page al different input output ser
71. nd aul To Beginning TracBack Options V Wrap When Full Record Method Auto Interval Normal Track Log Setup Menu Distance Record Time Method CE Options If you choose Auto record you can set the recording interval from More to Least Often You can set recording intervals for Time or Distance 48 as desired To save and use a Track Log 1 Access the Tracks page from the Main Menu The page has On Off buttons a list of tracks and the number of unused tracks You can press in on the on screen Off button to pause track logging When track logging is active the On button appears to be recessed Highlight the Save on screen button and then press the CLICK STICK to display the track log Save Back Through list Use the CLICK STICK to select the time and date that you would like to save the track through Press in on the CLICK STICK to save the track log and display the Track Page The Track Page shows the track name the total distance of the track the number of points along the track a Show on Map option and on screen buttons for Map OK and Tracback To enable the Tracback feature highlight the Tracback button and then press in on the CLICK STICK This displays the Tracback Menu with two options Highlight the desired option To Beginning or To End and then press in on the CLICK STICK to enable Access the Map Page
72. ng MapSource Map Data Setup If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM mapping program you may want to transfer gt detailed map data before beginning use to provide TO your unit with maximum Find features and mapping J capability The eTrex Vista accepts up to 24 MB of map GARMIN MapSource data from MetroGuide Points of Interest Fishing Hot CD ROMS offer n Yariety of Spots Topographic maps Roads and Recreation and detailed mapping data and WorldMa f id navigation information p Mapping guides Map data transfer requires the use of a PC a ais P GARMIN MapSource CD ROM and the PC Interface ba paf neal Waypoin 7 Cable with RS 232 serial port connector supplied with this unit Follow detailed instructions for data transfer Routes and Saved Tracks in the MapSource Users Manual See your GARMIN Dealer or visit the GARMIN website at www garmin com for information Transferring Map Data You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex Vista from a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM The eTrex Vista can accept up to 24 MB of data from any MapSource program loaded on a PC and connected to the eTrex Vista Data Port For this function you need the eTrex PC Data Cable provided with your unit To transfer data 1 Remove the Power Data Port cover on the back of the unit by lifting up on the protective cover on the back of the unit 2 Connect the serial port connection on the cable to the PC serial port 3 Connect the remai
73. ng 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 When you manually turn the Compass Off it stays off until you manually turn it On again Sometimes however when you turn the Compass On the eTrex Vista overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS is customized on the Heading Setup Page See page 51 To Calibrate the Electronic Compass 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Navigation Page 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu on screen button and then press it in 3 Highlight the Calibrate Compass option and press the CLICK STICK to display the Calibration Page 4 Press the CLICK STICK to activate the Start button and then follow on screen directions for holding and turning the unit nou The unit displays a Just Right Too Fast or Too Slow message for you to adjust your turning speed as needed 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
74. ning cable connector to the back of the eTrex Vista by orienting the slot on the connector with indexing bar on the back of the unit Then slide the connector in place 4 Turn on the eTrex Vista and follow instructions for map data transfer provided in the MapSource User s Manual 62 To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide contact GARMIN Customer Service at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Symptom Unit does not turn on Unit does not turn ON even with new batteries The unit turns On then turns Off It takes more than ten minutes to get a location fix Cannot access a WAAS system satellite after 2 to 5 minutes Cannot obtain a differential position from WAAS Cannot access Poin Stree of Interest or Intersection Find Lists Cannot view a track being laid down on the map page when traveling Canno on see the panning arrow he Map Page easily Cannot exit a menu or page by moving the CLICK STICK to the left Probable Cause Batteries are exhausted Batteries may be installed backwards You are pressing and releasing the POWER button Batteries may be nearly exhausted The units view of satellites is obstructed Your view of the satellite is obstructed or you are located too far from satellites currently in service for the Americas System GPS operation is set to some thing other Normal and or interface setting is for RTCM You have not c
75. nt 2 Highlight the Delete button and then press the CLICK STICK To save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints 1 Access the Information Page for the desired item highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu 2 Open the Options Menu at the top of the page select Save As Waypoint and press in on the CLICK STICK to save the item to the Waypoints List 3 Highlight the Save As Waypoint option and press Straight Down on the CLICK STICK The Find Menu The Find Menu allows you to find stored locations waypoints and map items cities exits etc They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location Position Icon If you are using MapSource MetroGuide data the list of find locations is expanded to include categories for Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu For some categories there are two methods of list ing The By Name list contains every item in the map database for the selected category while the Nearest list contains only those items that are near to your Current Location or the Map Pointer Categories listed by either method displays a choose prompt These pages are structured with a set of sub menus and location information pages that guide you through the pro cess of finding locations Use them to construct a Route establish a direct line of travel Goto or when gathering information
76. nt 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 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 Cali
77. nt ETA The estimated time of day you will arrive at your next waypoint Current ETE The estimated time needed to arrive at the next waypoint on your route Elevation The altitude height above or below sea level Final Destination The last waypoint on your route Final Distance The remaining distance to your final destination Final ETA The estimated time of day you will reach your final destination Final ETE The estimated time needed to reach your final destination Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance travelled For example a 6 12 glide ratio indicates a 1000 vertical descent for every 6000 horizontal distance travelled Glide Ratio Destination The glide ratio required to descend from current location and altitude to the location and altitude of your destination Heading Your moving direction Location lat lon Your current GPS position Location selected The lat lon of point defined on map Odometer A running tally of distance travelled based upon the distance between second by second position readings Off Course The distance left or right you are from the original course path of travel Pointer Indicates the direction to the next destination Speed Your rate of travel can be displayed in miles per hour kilometers per hour or nautical miles per hour Sunrise The time at which the sun rises on this day Sunset The time at which the sun sets on this
78. 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 components before reuse V Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work manship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace any components that
79. ol block just above the waypoint name 4 To save the waypoint highlight OK and press in on the CLICK 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 CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to open the menu 4 Highlight the Save As Waypoint option and press the CLICK STICK to save the map item as a waypoint To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted 1 With the Pan Map feature active move the panning arrow map pointer on the map to the location you want to mark and then press the CLICK STICK 2 The Mark Waypoint Page displays automatically assigning a number to the waypoint Be certain to press and release the CLICK STICK for this operation Pressing in and holding the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to access the Mark Waypoint Page 2 Highlight the Location Field on the Mark Waypoint Page and enter the new coordinates using the
80. ollected enough infor mation from the WAAS satellite MetroGuide map data is not activated The Track Log feature is turned Off There is too much map clutter or the scale is such that map features are too densely displayed Some menus and pages have an X Exit on screen button in the upper right corner Appendix E Troubleshooting Guide Remedy Replace batteries Reinstall batteries You must press and hold the POWER button for two seconds Replace batteries Move to a location with a clear view of the sky Move to a location with a clear view and point the unit antenna in the direction of the satellite Set system GPS to Normal and interface to other than RTCM Wait 10 20 minutes for the initial col lection then 1 2 minutes afterwards Access the Map Setup Map option and activate the check box Access the Tracks Page highlight the ON button and press in on the CLICK STICK Use the Map Page Setup Page to reduce map clutter or change the map scale Highlight the on screen button and then press in on the CLICK STICK The eTrex Vista is programmed to provide pop up messages concerning operational characteristics and conditions Press in on the CLICK STICK to acknowledge a message and return to the current feature 63 Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the Setup Interface Page on page 52 of this manual The input
81. on C Clear Track Log C Delete Saved Tracks C Delete All Waypoints C Delete All Routes Select All Unselect All __ Apply __ Reset Options Menu Useful when starting a new trip to clear old data 27 The Main Page Main Menu L The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons T f Q amp h Find Battery Capacity Time Date par K and Backlighting Status Bar Routes Tracks To B xl Setup Accessories apes To exit these pages highlight the on screen ENP 0 X button and press in on the CLICK STICK The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Vistas 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 hs BS E Routes Tracks Accessories Routes Hx mE Accessories I MONDAY ROUTE Track Log 0n Imj Clear Hoon Calendar Saved Tracks 05 DEC 00 05 DEC 00 02 Hunt amp Fish Areo Cok or O1arex 4BUnwsed 8 Unused w 27 WL e w Setting the Correct Time Zone Tf the time displayed in the field at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match the time for your current location time zone use the Main Menu to access the Setup Pages select the Time Icon and then follow instructions for setting the time on page 49
82. or Show from the option list and then press in on the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK To program a data field 1 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to place it in the data field Options Map gt Ey Stop Navigation Show Nay Status Hide Data Fields Cc 7a m Map Page with Nav Status and Data Fields Hidden Ei a Course Off Course To Course Current Destination Current Distance Map Data Fields with Options Menu 13 Setup Options Orientation North Up Auto Zoom Off Detail Normal Lock On Road On Display Mode Land Map Setup x Saved Tracks AUTO Track Log AUTO Goto Line Bearing Tracks Setup Hap Setup x Pts Of Interest AUTO Waypoints AUTO Street Label AUTO Land Cover AUTO Map Features Setup Hap Setup x 2 e fa i Text Size Pts Of Interest None Waypoints Med Street Label Med Land Cover Med Text Setup Hap Setup Efx gt e TIA Show Map
83. our GARMIN dealer for MapSource details Owner s Manual or Quick Start Guide Included PC Interface Cable Allows for transfer of data from a PC RS 232 serial port connector to an eTrex Vista Included PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a PC to the eTrex Vista and provides unit power from an automobile cigarette lighter Shown at right Replacement Battery Cover Replacement for lost or damaged battery compartment cover Appendix B Vista Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Handlebar Mounting Bracket ie Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Converts 12 Vdc output from the lighter to 3 Vdc input to the eTrex Vista Not interchangeable with power adapters for GARMIN VHF 720 725 and 725e or GPS 170 175 190 and 195 pn O PC Interface with Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Also non interchangeable with the GARMIN power adapters mentioned above 59 Appendix C Data Field Definitions The following data field options are available on the Map Navigation Altimeter and Trip Computer Main Pages Options available only on the Altimeter Page are listed on Page 61 Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination Course The direction from your starting location to a destination Current Destination The next waypoint on your route Current Distance The remaining distance to your next waypoint Curre
84. output lines on your eTrex Vista unit are RS 232 compatible allow ing easy interface to a wide range of external devices including PCS differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver The NMEA 0183 version 3 0 interface format is supported by the eTrex Vista and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices NMEA 0183 Version 3 0 Approved Sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The GARMIN GBR 21 and GBR 23 are the recom mended beacon receivers for use with the eTrex Vista 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 Vista may be hard wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable see Appendix B for more information Refer to the wiring diagram and the eTrex Vista unit data connection illustrated below The PC Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your eTrex Vista to a PC compatible computer s serial port eTrex Vista Connector oe 3 eo 368 6 6 a s a 7 E Data In O Power WC lt 3 E 3 48 S a Data Cable 64 A
85. ove through lists highlight fields on screen buttons icons enter data or move the map Internal Antenna panning arrow Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location as a waypoint The PAGE button Press to cycle through main pages e 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 Marks Display External Power and Data Connector with Alignment Bar Power Data Connector Cover Pressure Sensor Vent The ZOOM IN OUT buttons When on the Map Page press to Zoom in and out e When on the Satellite Page press to adjust the screen contrast The FIND button Installing the lanyard Press to access the Find Menu 7 NOTE The eTrex Vista is designed to be held Carry Battery A and operated in the left hand but it can be Lanyard Compartment held and operated using the right hand as Slot 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 Backlight Contrast Rechargeable Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Important Note When replacing batteries use only new or fully recharged batteries and do not mix Alkaline NiMH NiCad or Lithium batteries Rechargeable ba
86. ptions gt Find Intersection x First Street Second Street Blackbob Rd City optional Postal Code optional Matches 1 E 151st St amp Lackman Rd amp Blackbob Rd Olathe KS 66062 Match Quality 100 Find Intersection Page Find Street E 151 STM__________ N E 2nd St E 50th St Co Rd E 105 Co Rd E 11 S Co Rd E10s a Co Rd E125 Io Hmy Cl4 gt Back 1 FIG H Space ooa Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Information Page Options 39 Find Options City X Springfield Missouri United States of America Large City 141 2 Springfield 1 4 1 n mhil S iN Navigation Page Mop __ Tem Springfield 141 hrs min Springfielq Time of Day 01 29 A Map Page Goto Trip Odom 0 3 Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination waypoint city or point of interest Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for guidance To activate a Goto 1 Use the Find Menu to access the Information Page for any desired destination and use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Goto button 2 Pr
87. ransportation Emergency amp Goy Manmade Places Points of Interest List Food amp Drink All Types American Asian Barbecue Chinese Deli Bakery International Italian Mexican E Food amp Drink Categories Find x Nearest Food Drink Fast Food Dairy Queen Mc Donald s Burger King Hardee s Sonic Drive In Wendy s Baskin Robbins Ice Cre Back Yard Burgers Sonic Drive In Distance 0 9 Bearing 2792 Nearest Fast Food List 37 Find Options Point of Interest Food Drink Fast Food fa Mc Donald s 1600 S Hamilton Cir Olathe KS 66061 913 780 5945 Distance 0 97 Number 15727 Street 3 IW Beckett Ln City optional Olathe KS Postal Code optional Matches 3 15727 W Beckett Ln Olathe KS 66062 Match Quality 100 Find Address Page Entering an Address 38 Finding a Point of Interest Continued Once you have selected an item you can display the Information Page for that item You can then use the on screen buttons to Goto or view the location on the Map or use the Options Menu for more choices To find a point of interest 1 Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight Points of Inter est and then press it in to display the Points of nterest Categories List 3 Use the CLICK STICK
88. ration of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or colli sion with property damage and personal injury CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION Introduction Warnings and Precautions Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash Do Not Mount Where Drivers Field of Vision Over Air Bag Panels Do Not Mount in Front of an Air Bag Field of Deployment 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 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
89. rd to enter characters until a list appears With the desired street highlighted press in on the CLICK STICK to place the street name on the Find Address page Repeat this process for city and postal codes if desired A window at the bottom of the page displays a list of matches and the quality of each match Use the on screen buttons at the bottom of the page to Goto view the item on the Map OK to close or use the Options Menu for other choices locate an intersection Display the Find Menu and use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Intersection category and press it in to display the Find Intersection page Highlight the first Street field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Street list Enter the name of the street in the name field at the top of the list using the keyboard data entry method Once you have spelled enough of the street name you a match displays often with several streets on the list Press in on the CLICK STICK to move the highlight to the street list and then scroll up or down until you find the street name you want Press it in to place the name in the field Highlight the best match and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information Page for the intersection Use the on screen buttons at the bottom of the page to Goto view the item on the Map OK to close or use the Options Menu for other choices Find O
90. red Favorite from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 3 With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto to create a direct line of travel to the item Select Map to view the waypoint location or select OK 4 Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location or view sun and moon position data for this time and date Finding a City Cities can be found by selecting the Cities option of the Find Menu selecting the city from the list of Nearest or By Name and then displaying the City Information Page The City Information Page for the selected city dis plays the city name the size by population and distance from your location You can view it on the map or create a Goto direct route to the city from your current location or from a location defined by the Panning Arrow Map Pointer You can also save it as a waypoint or add it to an existing route Find Options Find x Favorites 4 EdWest Glen 18 Theatr Boulevard Drive In Stilwell Kenneth Distance 10 0 Bearing 007 Favorites List Find x Nearest Cities Gardner KS Stilwell KS Bucyrus KS Leawood KS Kenneth KS lonticello KS zarah KS Shawnee KS De Soto KS Distance 10 2 Bearing 346 Find List for Nearest Cities City ajx Monticello Kansas United States of Am
91. ry Ex A kkhk Sun and Moon Hunt amp Fish Area Calc eee ges This feature provides you with a graphic display of both sun and moon positioning for a certain date time and location with times for sunrise sunset moonrise and Calculator moonset 01 37 43 Q D On screen buttons at the bottom of this page allow 29 JUL 02 Accessory Menu you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop it at a given date The first button on the left ani mates the overhead display of the sun and moon and you can view positions for any given date by observing the m JUL 02 Tear date field and stopping movement when the desired date Foci j is displayed You can also display the different phases of Current Location the moon by pressing the center button and then the far Sunrise 06 168 Sunset 08 34 Moonrise 11 39 Moonset right stop button when the desired date appears To set the date and time 1 For the Date and Current Time highlight each field then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin data entry of individual characters 2 To display the current date and time highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Use Current Time option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to Overhead Moon Phase Stop Animation Buttons Current Location Use Map Use Find Menu Location Options List 54 Sun amp Moon Page activate
92. s 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 fie ds 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 yo such as changing text size map orientation and map detail r requirements Measure Distance Displays the distance from one point on the map to another Restore Defaults Returns the Map Page to the original actory settings defaults To select a map page option 1 High 2 High ight the Option Menu on screen button at the top of the display screen and then press in on the CLICK STICK to open the menu ight the desired option on the menu and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate the option 3 To close without making a selection move the CLICK STICK to the left or right Options On screen Map Page Options Menu button L Stop Navigation Hide Nay Status Hide Data Fields Setup Map Measure Distance Restore Defaults Map Page Options Menu with Pan Map selected When no active navigation is being used Stop Navigation 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 aj Rea
93. ss B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con nected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician for help The eTrex Vista does not contain any user service able parts Repairs should only be made by an autho rized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs or modifi
94. st 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 More 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 custom features for your eTrex Vista ap Page options allow a variety of operating and ot all of the Map Page options are available at the same time Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected such as Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields The Map Page options are Pan Map Allows you to move the Panning Arrow ap Pointer about on the map Stop Navigation Stops navigating to a destination Hide Nav Status Show Nav Statu
95. t http Avww nima mil or inquire at Wes g4 your library Distance Speed si Yards Position Format Allows you to choose from Elevation Vertical Spd different grid formats The default position format Feet ft min hddd mm mmm displays the latitude and longitude in cree degrees and minutes and is most commonly used Pressure Map Datum Offers a selection of nearly all map Millibars datums in common use Every map is based on a map q Dae Te soe datum a reference model of the earth s shape and is usually listed in the title block of the map If you are Units Page comparing GPS coordinates to a paper map chart or other reference the map datum in this field must match dee mm mr the horizontal map datum used to generate the map or British Grid other reference The default datum is WGS 84 World sel 4 Geodetic Survey 1984 and should only be changed when German Grid using maps or charts specifying a different datum If a h Grid map does specify a datum use the options list to find sxn D datums applicable to the region of the map selecting the ton orm Oe O one that provides the best positioning at a known point Options Menu 2 If necessary you also may choose the User datum for wi T custom designed grids Viti Levu 1916 Distance Speed You can choose from three units of eo measure to display your rate of travel 4 Elevation Vertical Speed You can choose from er i two units of measure to record your elevation and ra
96. ta 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 enabling WAAS and satellite reception techniques 1 Getting Started Features and mi The CLICK STICK Five Position Switch Button en Press to enter highlighted options and to Function 2 confirm messages Move Up Down or Right Left to m
97. te of ascent Map Datum Options Menu To select Units Page options Nautical 1 For all fields on this page highlight the field and Feet then press the CLICK STICK to display the Options Metric a Menu for the field r evatio Distance Vertical 2 Highlight the desired option on the menu and then Speed Oplog Speed press the CLICK STICK to place it in the field Options 50 Display Page You can adjust the amount of time that the backlight ing feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast Backlighting Timeout Choose from Stays On to delays of 15 seconds 30 seconds one or two minutes before timing out Contrast Adjustment Can be adjusted from light to dark using the slider adjacent to the contrast bar To set the backlighting timeout 1 Highlight the Backlight Timeout field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display options 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate it To adjust the contrast 1 Highlight the contrast slider and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate 2 Move the CLICK STICK up or down to move the slider until the desired contrast has been set Heading Page You can select the type of heading displays the types of North References or enter the magnetic variation Display Allows you to choose from Cardinal Let ters Degrees or Mils North Reference You can choose from True Magnetic Grid or User options If User is chosen you
98. tteries may typically display less capacity than Alkaline batteries may also be used Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed To install batteries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit Turn the D ring 1 4 turn counter clock wise amp pull away clockwise Remove the batteries from the unit if you don t plan to use it for several months 2 Insert batteries observing the polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn Follow the battery manufactur er instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries ia Compartment When using Battery Saver or D ring Battery 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 Off on until the set timeout period is completed or the POWER button is pressed again The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after the last button press To reset the backlight time out refer to page 51 To adjust the screen contrast Use ZOOM IN amp OUT 1 When on the Satelllie Page use th
99. turn the unit on it returns to Normal GPS operation To select Track Up or North Up 1 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to activate To enter a new location 1 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to move the map pointer to your location on the map and press it in To select Show GPS Elevation 1 Use the CLICK 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 CLICK STICK to highlight the Show GPS Elevation option and press in to view the elevation based on GPS information Satellite Options New Location Show GPS Elevation z Up The Satellite Page Options Menu GPS Off GPS Off Message a i E a rey
100. urn 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 Status Window Position Icon Map Scale Map Features psec si wapsource The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangular Position Icon that is centered on the map As you travel the map display leaves a 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 downloaded 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
101. urse 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 Setup Options 1 Select Setup Map from the Options Menu and then press in on the CLICK 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 Pts Of Interest None CLICK STICK to display the options list for that Waypoints Med feature Street Lobel BETE Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired Land Cover option and then press it in to activate Map Page Setup Press the PAGE button or the on screen X button Fente Options to return to the Map Page The Measure Distance option To use the Measure Distance option 1 Select Measure Distance from the Options Menu and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Panning Arrow Use the CLICK STICK to move about on the Map P
102. you can enter the UTC Time Offset Daylight Savings Time Can be turned On or Off or set to Automatic To set the time 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Main Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Setup Icon and then press it in to display the Setup Menu 3 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Time Icon and then press it in to display the Time Page 4 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Time Zone field then press it in to display the time zone list 5 Highlight a time zone from the list and then press in on the CLICK STICK 6 The correct time displays at the bottom of the page Setup Setup Menu Bl Time Units Display Heading S Interface System 8 O305 37 sy 29 JUL 02 2 Setup Menu Time E Time Format 12 Hour Time Zone US Central UTC Offset Dbh OOmin Daylight Savings Time Auto O3 06 31F q 29 JUL 02 Time Setup Page Time Format 24 Hour Options US Alaska Yes US Atlantic No US Central US Eastern ma US Hawaii Daylight US Mountain US Pacific 30s Other Options Time Zone Options 49 Setup Options Units Page The Units features are best used by individuals with Units E a working knowledge of map grids and datums To learn Position Format more about these subjects visit the National Imagery and Nas hake tl Mapping Agency a
103. ypoint Added Successfully message displays Routes Routes x ADVNCS SPRNGH CAR CLARE EXT176 EXT207 GARDNR STILWL KENETH HOUSE MONDAY ROUTE STANLY CAFE New 13 Unused The Routes Page with a list of Routes and the number of Unused Routes Route ajx MONDAY ROUTE 18733 W 175th St Aubry Kenneth EUS Post Office f Colony Bistro Art G Clore Leg Time H R 3 k Dist m i M I m mm A Route with list of waypoints Add To Favorites Add To Route Project Waypoint Save As Waypoint View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Add To Route option from the Find Menu Information Pages 41 Routes Options Reverse Route Copy Route Delete Restore Defaults A Route Options Menu ADVNCS SPRNGH CAR CLARE CAR CLARE 1 EXT176 EXT207 GARDNR STIL 1 GARDNR STILWL KENETH HOUSE MONDAY ROUTE STANLY CAFE Routes List With Two Copied Routes Copied Routes have a 1 Suffix 11 Unused Do you really want to delete route Mo Delete Route Prompt 42 Editing a Route To remove all waypoints 1 Select the on screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu Highlight the Remove All option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to remove all waypoints from the list When you see the prompt Do you really want to remove all waypoints
104. ze of the compass ring Elevation Heading 6 Navigation Page Calibrate Compass The Electronic Compass must Options Menu be calibrated every time after adding batteries See page 19 Restore Defaults Returns options and data field jae oe choices to factory designations 09 aes 447 At the bottom of the page are two data fields that 0 25 are user programmable with a choice of different data 50 3 N ah options W d The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work inde hk f pendently of the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always f S15 la points directly to the destination no matter what your current location might be fif Course To Course For example if the arrow is pointing straight up 10 4 you are going directly to your destination If it points Navigation Page with any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until Course Pointer and it points up and then continue in that direction If you Course Deviation Indicator are using the Course Pointer option instead and you CR ale actie i OR Use the ZOOM buttons to drift away from the line of travel to your destination adjust the CDI scale setting the Course Deviation Indicator CDI provides graphic indication of drift right or left and displays the distance off course 17 NEW Tere hited a Options To Setup the Navigation Page 1 With the Navigat

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