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Garmin Vista C GPS Receiver User Manual

1. Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel Highlight the Don t ask Again option and press ENTER if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack 4 When the TracBack Navigation Page appears directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page Move in the direction of the first turn When you reach the first turn the display will provide direction to the next turn and so on until you have reached your destination 5 To exit a TracBack press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation To create a User Waypoint on a Saved Track 1 With a saved track displayed on the map use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track that you want to mark as a user waypoint Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint Page Active Tracback Following the Track 2 Customize the user waypoint if desired as explained on page 27 then highlight the OK button and press ENTER to save eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Creating and Using a Route With routes you can create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination The eTrex Vista C stores 50 routes with up to 250 waypoints each A route can be created and modified from the Routes Page and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu More com plex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory Auto Routes
2. With the Tracks Page displayed highlight the Save button and press ENTER You will be asked Do You Want To Save the Entire Track If you select Yes a Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track Page The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end If you select No a map showing the entire track appears and prompts Select the beginning point for the saved track Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track line that you want to become the beginning of the Saved Track and press ENTER 3 The next prompt asks you Select the ending point for the saved track Use the Panning Arrow to identity a point on the track that you want as the End Point and press ENTER A Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track Page cont on following page N eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Saved Track Saved Trak S Map Pointer S 40 4 1 888 Saved Track on Map WO98 37 676 Select Track Ending Point eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Saved Track a TEn 3 16 19 APR 04 112 56 411955 ac a j ETEN Ei a 5 Ua BEGIN Saved Track Page Saved Track on the Map Page Area Calculation Option Area Calculation Delete All Sayed MENU Start Calculation Stop Calculation Save Calculated Track qT a 4 The Saved Track Page
3. 3 Highlight the North Reference field press ENTER and select from True North Magnetic North Grid North or User Grid North 4 Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching See page 15 Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation To calibrate the Compass 1 Access the Calibration Setup Page 2 Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the Compass Calibration Page Follow instructions on page 16 To calibrate the Altimeter Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter Calibra tion Page and follow instructions on page 25 Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on the unit to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data To set up the Altimeter 1 Zz Access the Altimeter Setup Page Highlight the Auto Calibration field and press ENTER to select from On or Off When On elevation is corrected by GPS Highlight the Barometer Mode field and press ENTER to select Variable Elevation used when you are moving or Fixed Elevation used when you are stationary This allows the Altimeter to function as a standard barometer Elevation trip data is not recorded when in the Fixed Elevation mode Highlight the Pressure Trend Recording fi
4. Overall Avg The average speed determined by both the moving and stopped time and speed Sunrise The time of sunrise for the current date and location Sunset The time of sunset for the current date and location Time To Destination The estimated time enroute to your final destina tion if you maintain your current speed and course Time To Next The estimated time enroute to the next point on your route if you maintain your current speed and course eTrex Vista C Appendix Data Field Options eTrex Vista C Appendix Data Field Options Time of Day The current time and date It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal UTC time To Course Your direction of travel to get back on course Trip Odometer The running total of distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Time Moving The length of time your vehicle has been in motion since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Time Stopped The length of time that the vehicle has been stopped stationary while the unit was powered On and tracking your location since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Time Total The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset Turn The direction of and distance to the next turn on an active route Velocity Made Good The rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel Vertical Speed The rate of
5. S amp PT OSs Track Up 120 On The General Settings Map Setup Page Many of the Setup fea tures use the same type of option lists Off On Most to Least Small to Large a scale trom 20 feet to 500 miles and a keypad for numerical data entry Numeric The Map Setup Keypad Options Menu Max Zoom allows you to quickly Options restore map settings Restore Defaults Restore All Map Defaults MENU Using the Map Setup Feature The map display for your eTrex Vista C can be customized A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements The Map Setup pages allow you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling map orientation text size track display map item display detailed map data display and more It is suggested that you wait until you are more familiar with the operation of your unit before deciding what features you want to customize To customize the Map Page display 1 To access the Map Setup Pages press the MENU key with the Map Page displayed NO Scroll down the menu to the Setup Map option and then press ENTER to display the fStop Navigation Recalculate Map Setup Page At the top of the page are Data Fields icons for each setup page Use the ROCKER key to move from icon to ore tare T icon when selecting a map setup page and eres i to move up and down to the f
6. on screen buttons or icons enter data or move the map panning arrow e Press in and release to enter high lighted options and data or confirm on screen messages e Press in and hold at any time to Key Functions GPS Antenna e Provides quick satellite acquisition IN OUT Zoom Keys 0 From the Map Page press to zoom the map in or out From any other page press to scroll up or down a list or move a high lighted slider mark your current location as a Witte Ke waypoint B MENU FIND Key Location N 38 51 338 13 W094 47 929 QUIT COMPASS Key e Press to cycle through the main pages Press when using the on screen keyboard to close e Press and hold to turn the Compass On Off MoA POWER BACKLIGHT Key DF Press and hold to turn unit On Off Press and release to adjust back lighting view time date and battery capacity e Press and release to view the Q Options Menu for a page Press and hold to display the Find Menu a __ _ E 06 05 09 10 15 16 17 18 21 22 26 29 GARMIN eTrex Vista C Getting Started Unit Features USB Connector Port under weather cover Provides interface to a PC for fast data transfer Provides auxiliary power via USB cable connection to a PC or froma cigarette lighter adapter cable with USB connector Belt Clip Auxiliary Mount Adapter Attachment Location e Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for
7. Global Positioning System GPS 4 Go To 5 32 H Heading Setup 64 Highway Page 54 Hunt and Fish Tables 72 Initialization 4 K Key Functions 2 L Location Marking 26 27 Loading Map Data 86 Lock On Road 59 Loran TD Setup 89 M Main Menu Page 6 42 Map Datums 63 88 Map Display 8 Map Features 9 Index Map Page 8 Map Page Options 10 Map Page Panning 9 Map Scale 9 Map Setup 58 MapSource Map Data 8 88 Marine Setup 62 Mark a Waypoint 26 Mark Waypoint Page 26 Measuring Distance 13 Microphone Sensitivity 8 MOB Feature 27 Moving a Route Waypoint 29 N Nearest Waypoints Cities Exits etc 29 Normal Mode 55 North Reference 66 North Up 8 59 O Odometer 43 Offset Time 63 87 Orient Map 59 Overall Average Speed 44 eTrex Vista C Appendix Index P Page Sequence Setup 57 Panning Map 27 Position Format 64 88 Projecting a Waypoint 29 Proximity Waypoints 65 R Reset Trip Page 43 Routes 49 53 Creating 49 Copying 53 Deleting 53 Editing 53 Navigating 53 Reversing 51 Routing Setup 61 S Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 45 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 42 55 Show Data Fields 10 Show Map Only 10 Software Version Operating 55 Specifications 79 Stop Navigation 10 15 51 Stopwatch Page 70 Sun and Moon Tables 71 Symbol Waypoint 26 Symbols Status Bar 7 System Setup 55 T Text Size 60 Time Format 63 Time Zone 63 Tones Setup 57 TracBack 45 Trac
8. Use the ROCKER key to move Up or Down the menu to high ence D atari A TE PONG light an option and press ENTER to place it in the data field eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Hark Waypoint 15 APR 04 9 39 48 4H Press and hold the H 38 51 337 ENTER wO94 47 930 ROCKER key 1118 to display the Mark Y 4t Waypoint Mark Waypoint Page Cleor 123 Space 456 9 OK Custom Symbol AR Y Ji VA 0 a Y Naming a Waypoint 76 The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current or any other location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol You can mark your current location at any time To mark your current location as a waypoint 1 Press in and hold the ENTER key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears 2 To change the name of the waypoint use the ROCKER key to highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER to display the on screen keypad Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select a name for the waypoint If you choose a name that has already been used a Waypoint Already Exists message appears 3 To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint use the ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart 4 To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List high light OK and press ENTER 5 If you do not want to save it
9. convenient access when hiking or a walking Battery Compartment Locking Ring Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit Turn 1 4 turn counter clockwise and lift to remove cover Refer to pages 77 and 78 for accessory listings and installation instructions Battery Compartment Cover IMPORTANT NOTE Before connecting the unit to the USB Cable install the USB Cable drivers included with the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM provided with Auxiliary Mount Adapter Do not discard retain for use with Garmin Auto Bike and Marine Mount Accessories this unit Otherwise your PC may attempt to auto install USB drivers incompatible with the unit Refer to page 85 for detailed instructions eTrex Vista C Getting Started Initialization amp the Satellite Page wa i as t The eTrex Vista C locates satellites above its position Use With GPS Off Track Up Multicolor New Location GPS Elevation Location N 36 51 337 214 WO94 4 7 930 Options Menu Satellite Page displaying a location Fix Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the eTrex Vista C the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine fix its location This process is called initialization and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the first time you use your unit Thereafter if you havent moved more than 600 miles from your original loca
10. time of day and date the point was created To use the View Points option 1 Use the MENU key to access the Options Menu 2 Select either the View Pressure Plot or View Elevation Plot option and press ENTER to display the Plot Page 3 Move the ROCKER key Right or Left to scroll the cross hairs across the profile As the crosshairs move across the profile the status window at the bottom of page changes to display the date time and altitude or pressure for the point at the intersection View Points on Map You can view the location of points on the Map Page To view altitude points on the Map Page 1 With the Altitude Page displayed use the ROCKER key to move the red crosshairs to the point you want to view 2 Press ENTER to display the altitude point on the map The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates the compass bearing and the distance from your current location 3 Press QUIT to close eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Totl Ascent Max Elev Totl Ascent Max Elev 1416 1308 70 Jia T Se eee 1098 10100 View Point for an View Point for a Altitude Plot Pressure Plot ap Pointer Ne OOF OOOO E 011 15 286 Elevation over Distance Plot Point shown on the Map eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Resets or deletes all items on the Page Unselects all checked items on the Unselect All Ele
11. Altitude irae tion telemetry of satellites overhead It won t be as accurate as an elevation RETE A Mi entered from a known source but is merren eeren sufficient for most navigation applica tions Use the elevation deter mined by the GPS receiver 2 When finished a Completed or Failed Calibration Complete Calibration Failed message appears Press ENTER Press ENTER and retry Welcome Page Setup The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message on the Welcome Page the first page to display when you turn the unit on 1 Access the Welcome Page Setup Page 2 Use the keypad at the base of the screen to enter your welcome message Use the ROCKER key to move between characters and press ENTER to select them Text and 3 When finished highlight OK on the keypad and press ENTER Number ree to close Welcome Page Setup Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous To use the Proximity Waypoint feature 1 Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER 2 With the Name field highlighted press ENTER to display the Find Menu See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature 3 Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points and press E
12. Fax 44 0870 8501251 www garmin com 93 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin web site at www garmin com Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00366 00 Rev B
13. Garmin website www garmin com for details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet To use the Geocache Setup feature 1 Access the Geocache Setup Page 2 Highlight the symbols fields and press ENTER to change the default geocache symbols Select Yes or No for Calendar entry when found IMPORTANT NOTE Before setting up and placing physical geo cache stations on public or private land be certain you are not in viola tion of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties Marine Setup The Marine Setup Page allows you to activate alarms for maritime navigation To use the Marine Setup feature 1 Access the Marine Setup Page 2 Highlight the box in front of each field to activate the desired alarm and press ENTER 3 Highlight the field adjacent to each checked box press ENTER and use the Number Keypad to enter the value for each alarm Highlight OK and press ENTER to close Time Setup The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location To use the Time Setup feature 1 Access the Time Setup Page 2 Highlight the Time Format field and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 Military Time hour formats 3 Highlight the Time Zone field and press ENTER to choose the correct zone for your location If you selected Other you must enter the correct Universal Time Coordinate for your location Refer the UTC Chart on page 87 4 Dayli
14. The entire distance from beginning to end of a route ETA Next The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your route if you maintain your current speed and course ETA Destination The estimated time of arrival at your destination if you maintain your current speed and course Elevation The distance above or below mean sea level Elevation Maximum The highest elevation reached Elevation Minimum The lowest elevation reached Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to vertical dis tance Glide Ratio Dest The glide ratio required to descend from your pres ent position and elevation to the destination s elevation Heading Your direction of travel as indicated by a compass in degrees or cardinal letters N S E W Location lat lon Your current location as latitude longitude coordinates Location selected Your current location described in the selected units of measure other than lat lon Odometer The total distance you have traveled for all trips Off Course The distance off your direct course line right or left Pointer The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point ona route Speed Your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour kilometers per hour or knots Speed Maximum The maximum speed you have attained since the Trip Computer was reset Speed Moving Avg The average speed while your vehicle was moving Speed
15. Vista C Introduction Table of Contents Section 1 INtrOGUCtiON s sesssseseseseeeseeeeeeeeeen at The Maii Momias ee ah R E 42 TC cdc ttle et ascent T l The Tip Computer Pap esasen enee 43 a WCE A a e T ii O e o E E A E 44 FCC Compliance Tatormatioiaaenriisuoinsa yee iii Le RON ipea a E E O 49 Warnings and PRC CAUMONG una iv vi M PA E E E ET J4 Dole of COM anae vii viii The setoj TS atc ceee esc naoin 2E Section 2 Getting Started ccsecsseessseeseseeneeeees 1 7 ace nate Battery Installation and Start Up cccceeeeeeeseeeeseseseseeeeee l Tones SetuP 57 Key IF UENO 11 suennya E Ea 2 Pape Geile nee Seo teat a 57 AT TA A cnet tne tet te an ola tera ptnaa date aing abetted 3 Map Setup anan 58 DAZ UU E ETE A Routing SEUD nanna 61 The SAN NG PAS wcrc crts caterer E EE 4 Geocache Setup cccccscsssssssessssseseesssssssessessseeeee 62 Navigating with the eTrex Vista Co 3 Wea me SU e E ee ee 62 The Kain Page Se CU Ne cteocuatesisiaasdotodeneniencnsensesisrsdnbevsbntenensee 6 Time Setup ssosecssssseescssssessvsssessssseeessaseensesaseeeeeese 63 The Main Page Features P o E E E A 63 PN Fe INS SetiD eieaa ia tes 64 Section 3 GPS Navigation ssssrseerreserererseerseereeeeeeees 8 67 SIP NOT SUs te navettcgeaance 64 GID ae ea r E eacte aeauraenio enemas 8 Altimeter SEUD nannaa 65 Tie G0 00 0 c dg a eieae ee ee ee ee ee 14 Welcome Page Setup oonan 66 The Alumet PIPE eioen a SE 20 Proximity Waypoints ann 67 A IS as
16. changes or improvements Visit the Garmin web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin MapSource BlueChart TracBack and eTrex are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin August 2004 Part Number 190 00366 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan eTrex Vista C Introduction Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista C handheld naviga Contact Garmin tion system This Owners Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of If you should encounter any difficulty while using your the following sections eTrex Vista C or if you have any questions in the Introduction contains the Garmin software license agreement FCC and safety information the Table of Contents and an overview of the eTrex Vista C functional features Getting Started takes you through installing batteries using the unit control buttons making interface connections from the eTrex Vista C to your PC and downloading detailed maps GPS Navigation takes you through the process of navigating with your eTrex Vista C and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the operation of your eTrex Vista C GPS Features provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS enhanced features such as the Calendar Hunt and Fish Sun and Moon and Games Also included in this
17. ecto A T A A 26 TA Naseer te E E A E E S 30 eTrex Vista C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4 GPS Features ccccsssseeeeeseseeeeesseeeees 68 76 116 EEE NAA AA AT 68 E E E I TT eaten 69 O T a EE EA ni on ee EAEE E S 69 BO E A EEA A E T 70 ST AL VLOG AIS cares csgrscccoi sacar ateenaae aaeceavsss tiacasnanintss 71 aa TPT a e A ented TE 2 Fy EC OES e canteens 3 INF ire iC ST erroni no tense nial EE 76 Section 5 APPendix ccccccssssseeeeessseeeeeeeeees 77 92 FOS o55 0 ee ee ee Om cr ae A E E eae T1 O a A EET 79 BARER a a E S A 8 Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer eee 85 Downloading MapSource Map Data cccccceeteeeeeee 86 UTC Olet CIA e eee e AEREE 87 Map Datums and Position Formats 0 0 0 cccccceseeseseeeseteeeeeeeee 88 Doran De lt bean me mmr ee Mee eT mee me er ne 89 RE DUP ar N T 90 TAME o EEEE EEEN AE 9 E A E A E E AN 93 Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista C operates on two AA batteries not included which are located in the back of the unit Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used see page 56 for setting the battery type Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed To install batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit turn the D Ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and pull out 2 Insert the batteries observing the proper polarity A polarity diagram can be found molded into Locking the battery compartment Pin Slo
18. from your original location to your destination The Course Deviation Indicator arrow with horizontal dotted line provides graphic indication of drift right or left according to the scale displayed at the edge of the compass ring Move to the right or left to get back on course The pointer is most effi Y al a k E A r ees a i d ide he cient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from in your path It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course your original location and the distance off course such as shoals or submerged rocks 18 To display data fields 1 Press MENU then highlight the data fields option and press ENTER to display the Show 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields options 2 Highlight your selection and press ENTER To change data fields 1 Press MENU then highlight the Change Data Fields option and press ENTER to determine what data is displayed in the fields displayed on the page The topic of the first data field on the page will be highlighted 2 Press ENTER to display the list of data options Refer to page 81 for a description of what each data option represents 3 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place it in the data field 4 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the next field and press ENTER to display the options list again 5 Repeat Step 3 to change r
19. improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal It is a space based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations see DGPS below At this time the system is still in the developmental stage with a goal of providing reliable signals with an accuracy of 7 meters 21 22 ft both horizontally and vertically 95 of the time Current tests have shown the actual ac curacy to be on the order of 2 3 meters For more information go to http gps faa gov Programs WAAS waas htm A Accessories 77 Accuracy Circle 9 Activate a Route 50 Alarm Clock 69 Arrow Panning 9 AutoZoom 59 B Backlight Timeout 7 56 Backlighting On Off 7 56 Battery Level Indicator 7 Battery Saver Mode 56 Battery Type 56 Bearing Pointer 18 Big Numbers 43 Barometer Recording Mode 65 C Calculator Page 69 Calendar Page 68 Cautions iv vi Cities By Name 37 Cities Nearest 37 Compass Page 14 Compass Ring 14 Course Pointer 18 Custom Waypoint Symbols 26 D Data Fields 11 19 53 54 Data Field Definitions 81 Date and Time Setup 63 87 Detail Map 59 Display Mode 56 Display Setup 56 E Elevation 11 32 43 Exit Services 38 Exits 38 Exits Nearest 38 F Fields Data 11 19 53 54 Find Address 39 Find Cities 37 Find Exits 37 Find Geocache 36 Find Intersections 40 Find Points of Interest 41 Find Waypoints 35 eTrex Vista C Appendix G Games 73 76 Geocache Setup 62
20. indicates the GPS status and status of other features If for any reason you have difficulty initializing your eTrex Vista C the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that are blocking or deflecting the satellite signals 5 Press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed You are now ready to begin GPS aided navigation Active Navigation is supported by three pages The Map Page graphically shows you map details your current loca tion marks your route to a destination with a route line and leaves a trail track log of where you ve been The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the eTrex Vista C each graphically displayed on the Map Page Go To 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 C A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path Route A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way waypoints cities exits points of interest intersections etc Refer to the sections on Tracks Routes and Waypoints for details eTrex Vista C Getting Started Initialization amp The Satellite Page Position Arrow Map Scale Map Page with Current Position Arrow Navigating
21. informa tion page 2 Highlight the Delete button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER Answer Yes to the pop up prompt and press ENTER to delete To move a Waypoint on the Map Page 1 Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint refer to page 36 2 Highlight the Map button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map 3 Press ENTER again to place a Move marker next to the waypoint 4 Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired location on the map and release to place it there Then press ENTER Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item another waypoint etc allows you to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and distance away from that map item To project a waypoint 1 Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information Page 2 Press the FIND key to display the Options Menu and select Project Waypoint 3 Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page 4 Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT key to save and exit eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Location CACHE 425 Map Pointer NM ageda rar E Original Wo9d 4 1 S03 3 6 New Location its Moving a Waypoint i i cay Project Waypoint Fe T Project Waypoint Page Proj
22. much of the maze you can see at one time Viewing less of the maze makes the game more difficult HINT Pressing the ENTER key and selecting Cheat On enables a cheat mode Enabling this mode penalizes you by five minutes and count seconds by 10 instead of 2 Turn the cheat mode Off by pressing the ENTER key Geko Smak Geko Smak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece In measured rhythm Gekos will appear on the screen Before the Geko disappears move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer If you get the Geko an mark displays above the hammer If not just a hammer displays momentarily Field size choices are small medium and large Small fields are roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are 60 yards by 90 yards about the size of an American football field The difficulty levels are Easy Normal and Hard These levels deter mine how often Gekos appear The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase Nibbons In this GPS game you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear As you walk your tail grows You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail or you lose a life As an added challenge you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after you Gekoids This GPS game which can be played without GPS on is all about blasting gekoids The catch is you are the ship and you can survive onl
23. operation and reference Auxillary Mount Adapter Attaches to the Battery Cover to allow connection to any of the Mounting Kits in the list below and shown on the following page Note Refer to the list of accessories on the unit packaging Optional Accessories Not included with the Unit Cigarette Lighter Adapter Provides power from an automobile cigarette lighter Belt Clip Attaches to the back of the unit and clips to belt or waistband Belt Clip with Caribiner Same as above but includes a caribiner Not shown MapSource CD ROMs Allows transfer of detailed map data Not shown Carrying Case Provides protection during transport of the unit Not shown Auto Mount Kit Allows installation on a vehicle dash Marine Mount Kit Allows installation on a boat Suction Mount Kit Allows installation on a vehicle windshield Bicycle Mount Kit Allows installation on bicycle handlebar Note The Mount Kits listed above are supplied with a battery cover and mounting adapter designed for use with eTrex units without color displays The battery cover for the color display series is slightly larger and accepts the mounting adapter provided with the unit see installation instructions on the following page Discard the battery cover with mounting adapter provided in the mount kit unless you also have an eTrex with a monochromatic display which accepts that battery cover eTrex Vista C Appendix Accessories USB Interfac
24. the display at sunrise and sunset The map also displays geographic details such as rivers lakes high ways and towns The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit i e residential streets parks etc because Garmin MapSource detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD ROM program You can use the Map Page to do the following e Determine your current location and progress while moving e Select and save a map point as a waypoint e Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed on the map e Customize the map display to your requirements Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to change the map scale You can 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 If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate the word overzoom displays just below the map scale When using MapSource detailed maps mapsource appears below the scale In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surround ing the Position Icon The eTrex Vista C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle The small
25. when you turn the Compass On the eTrex Vista C overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS can be customized see below Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off 1 Press and hold the QUIT button to turn the Electronic Compass On or Off A Compass icon displays in the Status Bar at the top of the display when the Compass is On When not in use turn the Electronic Compass off to conserve batteries When the Compass is Off the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation 2 Hold the eTrex Vista C level to get an accurate Electronic Com pass reading A Hold Level reminder displays if you are not holding the Compass correctly or if it is not calibrated See the following page for calibration instructions Setting the Speed and Time for Compass Auto On Off 1 From the Main Menu highlight Setup and press ENTER to display the Setup Menu 2 Highlight the Heading icon and press ENTER to display the Heading Setup Page 3 Highlight the Switch to compass heading when below field press ENTER and use the numeric keypad to enter the desired speed Highlight the for more than field and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Speed Dist To Dest 00 E h EE a A l Location H 3891 340 094 47 930 F Compass Turned On Compass Turne
26. which are generated when you select Go To for a Find item map item or waypoint cannot be saved Indicates Active Route Using Routes AQUA P BEST MNTCLO HLDY PRYLGE LKFT SPRNGH CHLS Options Menu To create and save a route 1 Access the Routes page from the Main Menu The page has a New button an Active button and a list of saved routes 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the New button and press List of Saved Routes ENTER to display the route Setup Page pene beara when Off Road 3 With an empty row dashed in the route list highlighted press ENTER to display the Find Menu M K OF MLCR 4 Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the M K Office Products Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the kansas City i i j j i i j i 4 Jonnson Lounty Lommu selected waypoint city exit point of interest etc Highlight Milcreek Pool i i the on screen Use button and press ENTER to place it on the lt Select Next Point gt Lett on Hari ee Route Waypoint List 1 3 Obes q Left on oid us 56 3 and 4 You can rename the route if desired el 6 Press QUIT to save it to the Saved Routes list highlight the La 20 44 Navigate button and press ENTER to navigate Route Setup Page Active Route Page when following roads 5 To add more waypoints to the route repeat the process in Steps a Time f eTrex Vis
27. with eTrex Vista C BEGIN White Mnt WESTCLIFFE o o e Wa o 9 HOME pi d A Go To HERMIT LAKE a END cs I rE E Lo A Route gt eTrex Vista C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence When you turn on the eTrex Vista C a Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page which displays only at start up and then the Map Page The Map Page is the first of the four Main Pages in sequence To view each Main Page 1 Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the main pages 2 With a page displayed press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page Speed Dist To Next Avg Ascent Max Elev 201 1129 ETA At Dest Time To Next 02 20 00 00 _ amp hz F Calendar Alarm Clack Calculator agr 1089 Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu Map Page Compass Menu Altimeter Stop Navigation Options Sight NGo Page Plot Over Time Page m iew Pressure Plo CHIT Recalculate ste neh Options oom Ranges Options MENU Data Fields Course Pointer Chonge Data Fields There are no Main Menu Guidance Text Reset Calibrate Altimeter Options at the Main Page Restore Defaults level Data Fields Change Data Fields Calibrate Compass Restore Defaults Setup Hap Measure Distance Turn Declutter On Restore Defaults Status Bar Backlighting and O
28. 1G Four Data Trip Ui adel f 2 rip Time Stopped 1097 0402 Fields Trip Time Total Da Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Vertical Speed To Dest Waypoint At Dest Waypoint At Next eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Always Show Show When Navigating Guidance Text Options Menu Ready to Navigate Guidance Message when navigating To display Guidance Text 1 With Map Page displayed press the FIND key to display the Map Page Options Menu 2 Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance Text Options Menu 3 Select the desired option Always Show Never Show or Show When Navigating and press ENTER to activate MH H If you select Always Show a guidance message is always displayed whether or not you are navigating If you select Show When Navigating a guidance message is dis played until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the navigation methods described on page 5 If you select Always Show and you are not navigating the message field will display GPS Status informa tion To Setup the Map Refer to the Map Setup section of the Setup Options on page 58 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point on the map from your
29. Caa ARET i a M A gt nf zd ke T eTrex Vista C color map navigator owner s manual Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Fax 913 397 8282 Garmin Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9DL U K Tel 44 0870 8501241 Fax 44 0870 8501251 Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated down loaded 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 onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
30. Calendar An outdoor calendar with data access and waypoint association Alarm Clock Allows you to use the eTrex Vista C as an Alarm Clock Calculator A standard or scientific calculator for measurement conversions etc Stopwatch A multi featured stopwatch Sun amp Moon Sunrise and sunset times moon phases and sun and moon positions for any given date and time Hunt amp Fish A table of time frames for best hunting and fishing opportunities for any given location and date e Games A series of challenging games some incorporating GPS navigation Using the Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that is useful when navigating long distances It indicates your cur rent speed average speed trip odometer and many other statistics useful for navigation You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal requirements with list of data options to choose from Selecting the type of data to display is done in the same manner as for the data fields on the Map Page See page 11 for details If you want to record new data for each trip a Reset option is avail able If you want to view significant trip data at a glance you can use the Big Numbers option which shows fewer fields with larger displays Before each trip be certain to reset the trip information by highlight ing Reset from the options menu and pressing ENTER The
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32. ING For use in vehicles it is the sole responsibility of the owner operator of a vehicle with the eTrex Vista C installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices obstruct the drivers view of driving condi tions or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the field of airbag deployment Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner s manual Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in a collision The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof WARNING When used in vehicles it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and not become distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Vista C installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and personal injury eTrex
33. LLY Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassem ble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America The eTrex Vista C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm ful 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inclu
34. Menu eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Routes a H K Office Products E Kaonsas City Motel Johnson County Commu Route Waypoint Options Menu Select Next Point gt Leg Dist Leg Time ae hli Options Menu o 9857 Remove All Reverse Route Copy Route Delete Route Change Dota Fields Restore Defaults 4 Chicken S876 44 Overlook Mount afer Route Vertical Profile using U S Topo 24K DEM mapping data Route Detail Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Highway Page Riqueview Rd Highway Page with an Active Route Stop Navigation Recalculate Data Fields Change Data Fields Restore Defaults Highway Page Options Menu 3 Data Fields 4 Dato Fields Data Field Display Options The Highway Page When you are navigating a route the Highway Page can guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed distance time to next point on the route etc The list of data to display and the method of selection is the same as for the Compass Page and is explained in detail on page 19 The Highway graphic provides visual guidance taking you point by point to your final destination Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic As you move toward each point on your route the graphic shows the direction you should move to
35. Moon The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of Sun and Moon Tables the sun and moon relative to the Earth Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time date and location on Earth Welt Ei l l Use Mop The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise sunset moonrise and Current aaa n Use Find Menu moonset times for the selected time date and location On screen buttons 06 19 Naked Location D Options allow you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop at a 08 177 oa given time date The button to the left animates the display of the sun and moon The center button animates more rapidly showing the phases of the moon The right button stops animation To display sun and moon positions 1 Access the Sun and Moon Page from the Main Menu 2 To view the predictions for a different date and time highlight those fields and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad 3 To view the predictions for a different location highlight the Location field and press ENTER to display the New Location options menu and choose from the options shown eTrex Vista C GPS Features Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location Hunt and Fish Tables Current Location 017118 D311 01 42h D342 Dz 224 0822A OFS 08 53 To display hunting and fishing predict
36. NTER to display the Intorma tion Page for that item 4 Highlight the Use button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page 5 Next use the ROCKER key to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile 6 Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box and press ENTER to activate the alarm feature When you trigger an alarm a tone will sound and a Near Proximity Point message appears When you move outside the set radius a Leaving Proximity Point message displays 7 To remove or review a single entry press ENTER To remove all waypoints from the list press MENU and choose Remove All eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints TABLE ROCK 61 007 31 00 Review Remove Use the ENTER key to Review or Remove an entry Proximity Waypoints List Remove All MENU mii Press the Menu key w FRICO LAKE to Clear the 19 APR 04 11 20 4aan Entire List H 30 91 338 W094 4 7 930 1088 Selected Waypoint eTrex Vista C GPS Features Calendar 4 APR 1 04 Sun a SH 18 3 06 388 07 588 inlay el el el Current Location Use Map Use Find Menu New Location Options JEER 00DA Wed dH a aH Remove Points Change Reference View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Month View Day View Set As De
37. PS Features Stopwatch Laps Lap Distance Of Last Lap Current Lap 00 00 00 00 00 00 Time 00 00 00 Total Lap Awd Lap 00 00 00 00 00 00 Stopwatch Page Lop by Distance Set Lap Distance MENU Lop Distance Setup Lap Options 1 0 mi zl Menu Setting Lap By Distance Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the eTrex Vista C as a stopwatch which includes a lap timer You can choose to have the unit record the lap time based on distance To start the stopwatch Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Start field and then press ENTER To stop the stopwatch Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Stop field and press ENTER To use the lap feature With the stopwatch running use the ROCKER key to highlight the Lap field and then press ENTER To reset the stopwatch With the stopwatch stopped use the ROCKER key to highlight the Reset field and then press ENTER To time lap by distance Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then press ENTER Choose Lap by Distance and press ENTER To return to Lap by Button Press repeat these same steps To set a lap distance value 1 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then press ENTER Choose Set Lap Distance and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the field you wish to change and then press ENTER Enter the new value and press ENTER eTrex Vista C GPS Features Sun and
38. Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes This page allows you select individual items select all and unselect all Once your selections are made highlight the Apply Clear Track Log button and press ENTER Answer Ok to Bie saved Tracks Delete All Waypoints the Yes Cancel prompt and press ENTER to Delete all Routes complete the reset Selecting the Restore Defaults option Loo apply will return the page to factory settings Reset Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select O 8 Max Speed Change 38 Data Fields moyi Moving Avg or press the 6 oes a a 52 Overall 0 to highlight a field you h want to Se change 1 1 0 ii i Odometer Options Menu Reset Big Numbers Change Dota Fields Restore Defaults MERU Trip Odom Big Numbers Option Moving Time 10 55 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using a Track Log Using Tracks Using a Track Lo The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log A track log contains informa tion about points along its path including time position and elevation TracBack Use a Track Log do the following Record your movements for a given time and place and save it 16 APR O4 e Measure the area of any space you encompass with a track e Retrace your
39. States where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive WARNING The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the United States government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the Garmin eTrex Vista C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is being provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65 If you have any questions or would like ad ditional information please refer to our web site at hitp www garmin com propoo eTrex Vista C Introduction Warnings and Precautions eTrex Vista C Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important Because the Garmin eTrex Vista C can be used for vehicular navigation important safety consid erations must be observed Please read and observe the instructions on this page Do Not Mount Where Do Not Place Unsecured Driver s Field of Vision on the Vehicle Dash is Blocked Do Not Mount in l Front of Airbag Do Not Mount in Front of an Panels Airbag Field of Deployment Safety Warnings and Cautions Read This First WARN
40. Zoom Ranges for elevation distance or time when you display View Elevation Plot Ranges for vertical distance are displayed 114 1 as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys Ranges for linear distance are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys Ranges for time are displayed for a time plot when you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys Ranges for View Pressure Plot pressure values are displayed when you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys Values for time and distance are displayed in the same manner as for elevation plots The Altimeter Page Eo m we 1090 To adjust zoom ranges Zoom Ranges for 1 Select the type of plot you want to display and use the Elevation over Distance Plot ROCKER key to highlight Zoom Ranges from the Options By amp ler Menu 1348 2 Press ENTER to display the Zoom Ranges Page Move the ROCKER key Up or Down to adjust the vertical distance or pressure and Left or Right to adjust either the time or distance Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page Moving the Up or Down ROCKER key with a plot displayed switches to Zoom Range mode Barometer 1 023 9 Zoom Ranges for Pressure over Time Plot View Points You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view data for any point along the profile When the red vertical and horizontal crosshairs are stopped at a location along the profile the display shows the elevation or pressure
41. allows you to rename the track view the track distance view the calculated area encompassed by the track an area is detined even if the track is open ended and specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page Show On Map On screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to save the track OK delete view it on the Map and navigate the track back to any point along the track TracBack To view a Track on the Map 1 With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed highlight the Map button and press ENTER to display the Map Page 2 A map showing the entire track appears with Begin and End markers Any User Waypoints added to the Track are displayed as well To calculate the area of a Track 1 With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On press the MENU key highlight the Area Calculation option and press ENTER 2 Press ENTER to start the calculation as you begin to move and define the area s boundaries The page now displays a Stop button 3 When you have completed defining the area press ENTER to display the page with a Save button 4 Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks List eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Track Profiles Using Tracks A Track Elevation Profile can be created from any saved track A Track Profile page displays when you select Profile Digital Elevation Models DEM maps can also be used to create track pr
42. altitude gain loss over time Vertical Speed Dest The measurement of your rate of acsent decsent to a predetermined altitude Water Speed The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the eTrex Vista C is used to calculate your current speed over water Interfacing the eTrex Vista C The eTrex Vista C is provided with interface connection to a PC using the USB connector cable provided with the unit Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs You can also save routes waypoints and tracks from the eTrex Vista C to MapSource Refer to the MapSource Users Guide provided with your MapSource CDs Before you begin communication between your PC and the eTrex Vista C you must install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM Follow the installation instructions provided with the CD ROM and install the USB drivers To connect to your computer using the USB connector 1 Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM pro vided with your eTrex Vista C on your PC USB drivers required for USB interfacing to the eTrex Vista C are installed when you run the CD ROM Do not connect the USB cable until these driv ers have been installed see note on page 3 2 Lift the USB protective cover trom the back of the eTrex Vista C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port 3 Connect the remaini
43. as a new waypoint press the QUIT button to cancel Custom Waypoint Symbols At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design Access the Garmin website http www garmin com ximage to download the xImage transfer program From there the xImage help files provide instructions for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit To create a waypoint with the map panning arrow 1 With the Map Page displayed move the panning arrow map pointer to the map item you want use as a waypoint If there is information in the mapping database for that location it highlights momentarily and display a name or address 2 Press ENTER to display the information page With the Information Page displayed highlight the Save button at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to the Find Menu Waypoints List If the map selected does not contain any information a mes Sage appears stating No map information at this point Do you want to create a user waypoint here Select Yes and press ENTER to display a new waypoint page Averaging a Waypoint Location A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy but only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time 1 With the New Waypoint information page displayed high light the on scree
44. ation about the Sun and Moon Tables View Hunt and Fish View the Hunt and Fish tables for this item location Refer to page 72 for detailed information about the Hunt and Fish Tables e Map Information Display information about the map that the item originated from Refer to page 86 of the Appen dix for information about downloading detailed maps O4 MAY 04 03 25 Current Location Lax 06 18 M 08 138 Current Location Average Day ts Map Information North American City Select v5 Overland Park Kans paan American City Select y5 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Searching for a Waypoint The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved Using Find waypoints Waypoints are stored in alpha numerical order and are also Waypoints OOOO O O identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types Waypoints pine can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route EQUAKE TRAIL End by Name To find a Waypoint w002 Change Reference 003 Delete 1 Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu EITABLE ROCK cn 2 Highlight the Waypoint icon and press ENTER to display the GARMIN ea Waypoints List w001 ptions o FRISCO LKE 3 Use the ROCKER key to scroll up and down the list to find a waypoint If the list is large you can press the MENU key to display a list of search options Find By Name allows you to enter the name of the w
45. ay You turn off the display set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles AUTO i The Points Settings Map Setup Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Map Setup Hop Setup Text a amp P TOs The Text Settings Map Setup Page Mop Setup Information a P TOE The Map Information Map Setup Page Map Setup Text Settings The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map Page You can select from Small Medium or Large Map Setup Information Settings This page of the Map Setup feature displays a list of MapSource maps you have downloaded such as topographic marine charts and MapSource maps with auto routing capability Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired map then press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off Pressing the MENU key displays list of options for managing these maps Restore All Map Defaults how all Map Information Options Menu Hide North American City Hide US Topo 24K Nation Map Setup Marine Settings The last page of the Map Setup is the Marine Settings Page Use this page to control the display of marine chart items when using downloaded marine charts i e MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how routing fun
46. aypoint in a search field Waypoint Information Page Find Waypoints List Find Nearest allows you to list only those waypoints near la cL Enter a your current location a LAKE TRAIL o H W G usin t e Select Symbol allows you to search for only those waypoints 15 APR 04 2 25 44PM deel of a specific type eel Pee eens Location keypad Change Reference allows you to use the Panning Arrow to Coordinates EEES EE select a point on the map other than your current location ae 1099 irection from 4 Once you find a waypoint press ENTER to view the Waypoint Current Location n n Elevation N Information Page You can edit the data or select Go To to a navigate to the waypoint penises Navigate to a Waypoint Waypoint View Waypoint on ee from List Map Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Searching for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that you have created using the eTrex Vista C or downloaded Using Find Shou Found coche from your computer A geocache location is actually a waypoint with Delete cotur a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the MENU waypoints list For more information on creating a geocache point refer to Options Geocache Setup instruction on page 62 or visit the Garmin website at Menu www garmin com products gpsmap60C To find a Geocache 1 Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Fin
47. ble disable WAAS see page 90 designate a battery type choose a display text language and choose what happens when the eTrex Vista C is disconnected from an external power source System Setup Normal sy Battery Saver GPS Off Demo Mode To change a System Setup feature 1 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature field and setup options 2 With an option for a field highlighted press ENTER to select To view the software version press MENU and System Setup Page and Options select Software Version REET Display Setup Amethyst Aquamarine Display Setup The Display Setup Page allows you to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness which can significantly save battery power Emerald Opal Pearl Parren 15 Seconds nd To change a Display Setup feature Options 1 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature field Brightness and setup options menus Level 2 With an option for a feature field highlighted press ENTER to Selector select Use the ROCKER key to slide the brightness level selec tor up or down Color Scheme Backlight Timeout Options 56 Display Setup Page Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features To use the Tones Setup feature 1 Access the Tones Setup Page 2 Use
48. c tions behave There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup E Prompted Prompted O NS El Follow Road rN Ne in Foster Time Shorter Distance fn l Routing Setup Options ie To Use Routing Setup Options 1 Access the Routing Setup Page 2 Select the Guidance Method and choose Prompted if you want to be asked to choose one of the other two options Follow Road or Off Road each time a route is being calculated Otherwise the chosen method is always used for Navigation Routing Setup Page 3 If you chose Follow Road then the Follow Road Method field will offer a similar choice of Prompted Faster Time or Shorter Distance 4 If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to display just before each turn on the route select On fromthe NextTurn Pop Better Route f Le 1 Up field 5 When using the Follow Road guidance method select the Ca e eee Quick Calculation Follow Road Options button and press ENTER to choose from J Best Route a page of options Calculation Method Options Follow Road Options eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Geocache Setup Symbols List Marine Setup Speed Filter Options 62 Waypoint Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations Refer to the
49. current location Access the Map Page Options eoo Menu select Measure Distance and press ENTER to activate To measure between two selected points on the Map move the Map Pointer to the first map point you want to measure from press ENTER and then move the Map Pointer to the second map point Press QUIT to cancel The Map Page Measured Distance Turning Declutter On Off This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons The Measure Distance Option Enabled that clutter the view of roadways especially when the map is zoomed in To turn Declutter on access the Map Page Options Menu select Declutter On and press ENTER to activate Do the same to cancel the Declutter option Restoring Default Settings This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings a Map Declutter Off Map Declutter On eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Speed Dist To Next 108 ETA At Dest Time To Mex 5 0152 01 14 The Compass Ring moves to indicate North orientation Scale The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel and the distance you drift off course The Bearing Pointer always indicated the direction to your destination Bearing Pointer Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation It uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information When na
50. d Menu Find Geocache List 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Geocache icon and press ENTER to display the Geocache List You can display either found geocaches or those that have not been found 3 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache in the mee cae ee ae oa 11 01 11 M l i l _ __ BY AIRPORT list and press ENTER to display the information page 5 4 Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER to navigate to the geocache location When you navigate to a geocache the Compass Page changes to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about downloaded cache location is displayed in the comment field Note When you find a geocache the unit marks the cache as found logs an entry into the calendar and provides an option that when acti vated shows the next nearest cache Use the Found button when you reach a geocache Use the Data button for infor mation about a geocache Find Next Option Searching for a City The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the mapping database either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data To find a city 1 Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to select the Cities option then press ENTER to display the find by Nearest list of cities 3 Use the Options Menu to find a city By Name find by Nea
51. d Off Electronic Compass On and Off messages Heading Setup fa Cordinal Letters True 9D sex Time Delay Options Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options Nn eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page To Calibrate Compass Calibration Slowly Turn Two Full Circles In The Same Compass Direction While Holding Page The Unit Level Hold the unit level and turn slowly Calibration Turn Slowly Calibration Progress Page Calibrating the Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use the eTrex Vista C and after new batteries have been installed The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or if you are near objects that generate magnetic fields such as cars and buildings etc To calibrate the Electronic Compass 1 Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use the MENU key to access the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Calibrate Compass option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page 3 Press ENTER to activate the Start button and then follow on screen directions for holding and turning the unit M H The unit displays a Just Right Too Fast or Too Slow mes sage for you to adjust your turning speed as needed Remem ber to hold the unit level while turning A Calibration Successful me
52. ding 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 particular 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 of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help eTrex Vista C Introduction FCC Compliance Information The eTrex Vista C does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations eTrex Vista C Introduction Warnings and Precautions CAUTION Use the eTrex Vista C at your own risk To reduce the risk of unsafe operation carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owners Man
53. e Cable and MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM with USB Drivers Install drivers before connecting USB Cable ji Belt Clip Assembly Auxillary Mount Adapter pe Cigarette Lighter Adapter CAUTION Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of the warranty Using Garmin Accessories with other manufacturers products is not recommended See your Garmin Dealer or website for availability eTrex Vista C Appendix Installing the Belt Clip Auxillary Mount Adapter and Carry Lanyard Accessories Back of eTrex Vista C Press tab to USB Power Data Connector release the Clip under weather cover Knob Suction Mount Kit Belt Clip Knob attaches to back of unit Auto Dash Mount Kit Belt Clip attaches to belt or waistband Marine Mount Kit Bicycle Mount Kit Wrist Strap Installation ZX Auxiliary Mount Adapter Do not discard attaches to back of unit to connect to the mounting kits shown to the left N co PHYSICAL Case Size Weight Display Antenna Compass Altimeter Keypad Operating Range PERFORMANCE Receiver Acquisition Time Update Rate eTrex Vista C Append
54. e Location Setup Page 3 Highlight the Position Format field and press ENTER to dis play the format list 4 Highlight Loran TD press ENTER to display the Loran Setup Page 5 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER select enter the desired setting then press ENTER 6 When done highlight the Save button and press ENTER If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint now references the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordi nates accordingly Remember that the eTrex Vista C is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation Because of this the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook available at the Garmin Web site at www garmin com support userManual html eTrex Vista C Appendix Loran TD Setup Location Setup Page Position Format List with Loran TD selected Loran TD GRI_8970 Loran TD Setup Page Co eTrex Vista C Appendix WAAS What is WAAS The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is an FA A funded project to
55. eature fields on each page 4 With a Map Setup feature highlighted press the ENTER key to display the list of options for that feature Each Map Setup Page has a menu of general options This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU key with the page displayed UO eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Map Setup General Settings Map Setup The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page Use this page to select the map orientation Below sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation Auto Zoom changes the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route Detail selects the degree of map detail displayed You can lock the Position Arrow to display on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position ARA The General Settings Map Setup Page Map Setup Tracks Settings Hap Setup Tracks a W The second page of the Map Setup feature is Tracks Settings You can Swwros change maximum zoom settings for viewing saved tracks and active track AUTO logs You can set the number of track points for recording a track and select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track 3000 The Tracks Settings Map Setup Page Map Setup Points Settings Hap Setup Points E A H The third page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map SNET scale at which various map features displ
56. ected Waypoint on the Map eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities p and Exits which are included in the eTrex Vista C basemaps If you have ED E downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional Geocache Cities map detail you can search for Points of Interest Addresses and Intersec tions If you download BlueChart data you can find detailed Marine Press and ee aaa items such as Wrecks and Obstructions NAVAIDS and Anchorages hold the se oh Mi If this additional data is not loaded these options are not available MENU FIND n Ww Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the key to display Intersect Shopping l Find Menu the Find S oe ven l Searching for a map item is simplified because the map database is Fuel Sc Lodgin Entertain ai separated into groups which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page Find Menu e When you access a Find group list by default it contains only those Auto Ordering Option places the last items near your current location or the Panning Arrow if active selected category at the top of the page To save effort in searching again for an item already found you can use the Recent Finds group which contains a list of 50 last found Find By Name items of all categories Option l EEN The options menu for each ma
57. ed select Other Highlight the UTC Offset field and press ENTER to enter the appropriate offset value from the chart below To determine your longitudinal zone press and hold the ENTER key and observe the longitude value in the Mark Waypoint Page Location field It should fall within the sets of values on the chart Press the QUIT key to avoid marking a waypoint Longitudinal Zone Offset 00 00 W180 0 to W172 5 12 00 Longitudinal Zone Offset W172 5 to W157 5 11 00 EQ07 5 to EQ22 5 01 00 W157 5 to W142 5 10 00 FO27 0 tok 02 00 W142 5 to W127 5 09 00 E094 FP to E0673 03 00 W127 5 to W112 5 08 00 E067 5 to E082 5 04 00 W112 5 to W097 5 07 00 E082 5 to EQ97 5 05 00 W097 5 to W082 5 06 00 E097 5 to E112 5 06 00 W082 5 to W067 5 05 00 EllZ SI to E22 07 00 W067 5 to W052 5 04 00 EASE 08 00 W052 5 to W037 5 03 00 EIZ to ELR J 09 00 W037 5 to W022 5 02 00 ELRO OEL 10 00 W022 5 to W007 5 01 00 HNS OERO 11 00 W007 5 to E007 5 gt E172 5 to E180 5 12 00 eTrex Vista C Appendix What are Map Datums and which should use A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments i e trig stations whose positions have been accurately measured and calculated on t
58. eld and press ENTER to select a method for saving pressure trend data To manually calibrate the Altimeter 1 Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter button and press ENTER to display the Calibrate Altimeter Page You can calibrate the Altimeter using one of three methods Enter the correct elevation this requires a reliable source for determining the elevation for your current location Topo graphic maps scientific altimeters etc can be used Enter the correct pressure this requires a reliable source for determining the accurate barometric pressure at your cur rent location Scientific barometer data from a weather station in proximity to your location etc eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup Altimeter Setup Ju 45 Hr omer z FASSUS Variable Elevation zj E a jj Se Oy Saves every 15 minutes when the unit is powered off Calibrate Altimeter Do You Know The Correct Pressure Calibrate Altimeter Do You Know The Correct Elevation Enter the correct barometric pressure Enter the correct elevation eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup Allow the GPS Receiver to deter _ SxzZ C mine the elevation the GPS receiver a Alimeter Calibration Completed Calibration Failed estimates the current elevation when mia Successfully a a Ka iie determining its location The accur i y A Dag Sufficient Information racy will vary depending on the posi
59. em and press the ENTER key an Informa tion Page displays with detailed information about the item This page contains the following information e A title if a waypoint it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned e An information field if a waypoint information you add if a map item an address or other description Location coordinates if the item is a waypoint Elevation and depth if a waypoint e Direction and distance from current location or the map pointer At the bottom of the page are three on screen buttons these buttons will appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint If selecting an item as a destination the buttons display as follows Delete remove from the Waypoints list Map display on the Map Page Go To start a Go To navigation If selecting an item to add to a list of points the three buttons display as Save save as a waypoint Map display on the Map Page Use insert into a list of points on a route The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu 1 With an Information page displayed for a Find item press the MENU key to display the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option and press ENTER to activate Average Location Used when mar
60. emaining data fields To restore data fields to default settings Select Restore Defaults and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Data Field 3 Dato Fields Display Options 4 Dato Fields Speed Dist To Dest 5 0 Location H 38 51 337 W094 47 930 le E 15 Show 3 Data Fields Show 4 Data Fields Highlighted Data Field 300 Dist To Dest i Time To Desti Distance To Destination 22 3 4434 Course Pointer Option Distance To Next ETA At Destination ETA At Next Data Field Option List eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Selectable Data Totl Ascent Max Elev i Fields Range Grid 1 332 1 308 Measurement Scale Elevation Profile Plot over Elevation Distance Status Field Elevation f cor 1174 Rate of Current Elevation Ascent Descent Altimeter Page Change Dota Fields Reset Calibrate Altimeter Restore Defaults Options Menu The Altimeter Page displays 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 Page Options Menu allows you to select from a variety 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 field
61. ent location Use a reliable source Calibrate Altimeter Calibrate Altimeter To manually calibrate the altimeter Do You Know The Do You Know The Correct Elevation Correct Pressure 1 Use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu 2 Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page 3 At the message Do You Know The Correct Elevation high light the Yes button and press ENTER If you don t know the elevation select No to use the pressure option If you don t know the pressure select No to use the default GPS elevation 4 On the number keyboard use the ROCKER key to enter the Gite new elevation or pressure then highlight OK and press 1409 1308 ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page ga a EF Calibrate using Elevation Calibrate using Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Moximum Ascent Total Barometer Descent Average Descent Moximum Descent Total Elevation Elevation Moximum Elevation Minimum Glide Ratio Glide Ratio To Dest Vertical Speed Vertical Speed To Dest Data Fields Two data fields support this page and can be programmed to display a variety of data options For definitions of these options see page 81 To program a data field 1 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired data field and amb Pressre 967 SQ then press ENTER to open the data field Options Menu Alti Data Fiel Data Field Options List 2
62. er the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability SA Program when in effect 3 Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use Lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Vista C in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting electronic compass and audible tones significantly reduce battery life The following list provides a brief description of each data field option Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your eTrex Vista C Accuracy GPS The current accuracy of you GPS determined location Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated current pressure Ascent Average The average vertical distance of ascents Ascent Maximum The Maximum ascent rate in feet per minute Ascent Total The total distance ascended Barometer The calibrated current pressure Bearing The compass direction from your current position to a destina tion point Course The desired path of travel from your starting point to your destina tion point Depth The depth of water from sonar NMEA input Descent Average The average vertical distance of descent Descent Maximum The maximum descent rate in feet meter per minute Descent Total The total distance descended eTrex Vista C Appendix Data Field Options eTrex Vista C Appendix Data Field Options Distance Next The distance to the next point on a route Distance Destination
63. er the circle the more accurate your location When using the Pan Map feature a small outline arrow Panning Arrow 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 If there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow a list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map and the list Optional data fields can be added at the top of the display to provide a variety of travel and navigational information see the pages that follow When navigating Guidance Text displays at the top of the map eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Frisco Lake Park Map Features Map Scales Panning Arrow Accuracy Circle South to US 169 Guidance Text eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Recalculate Dota Fields Guidance Text Setup Hap Measure Distance Turn Declutter On Restore Defaults The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the Map Page Options Stop Navigation Stops navigation and is disabled when there is no active navigation Recalculate Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation Data Fields Allows two to four fields to display at the top of the page showing Speed Heading Elevation and Time Guidance Text Displays messages on the screen to advise you of your next navigation move when navigating to a dest
64. essage with a graphic display Navigation using Existing of the turn Roadways If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route a message appears to advise you 12378 5 Keeler St has Auto Routing Navigating a Route After you have created a route you can begin navigation immediately When you are navigating a route a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route displays as you approach each one Using the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and displays an Active Route page with a list of turns If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page See Routing Setup on page 61 To preview the turns for an Active Route 1 From the Routes Page highlight the route from the Routes list and press ENTER to display the Route Page for the route 2 Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER to begin navigation and display the route on the Map Page 3 To view the list of turns on the route press the QUIT key to display the Active Route Page The view any individual turn on the list use the ROCKER key to highlight it and press ENTER 4 The page displays the turn and guidance text and a small field at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route To scroll through all turn previews use the ROCKER key Up and Down arrows To exit the previ
65. ew page press the QUIT key 5 To stop navigating select Stop Navigation from the Map or Compass Page and press ENTER eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Routes Left on Harrison St oll This field changes to red at the second ar warning beep when you are about to reach 24 the turning 6Bofzl tl point Preview of Turn 4 of 9 Turns on a Route Right to Harrison P St 03 14 Left on Harrison St 03 49 Left on Old US 56 Arrive at Millcreek Pool on 12 2 eD 44 List of Turns for an Active Route using the Follow Roads option eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Routes Delete All Routes Off Rood Transition Saved Routes Options MERU Off Rood Transition awto si Auto Manual Distance Route Leg Transition Options Route on the map will transition to the next leg point when you are within a 1 mile radius of that point 52 Route Options To delete the route 1 Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu 2 To clear the saved routes list select Delete All Routes and press ENTER A prompt displays asking Do you really want to delete all routes Select Yes and press ENTER To change the Off Road Transition for a route 1 Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu 2 To select a method for advancing t
66. fault View Od ae O63 18 OF035 Sat E ae 24 6 06308 08045 Calendar Week Format Options Menu 4 APR 21 04 p HH H E06 33A OB 00F AUDI S on T H q4 5 6 11 1 13 14 15 18 EN 22 25 26 27 28 29 HH H 3E06 368 08 008 Remove Points weeks i 3 weeks pe 4 weeks Remove All Calendar Day Format Calendar Month Format Marked waypoints are automatically added to the Calendar Calendar The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and location Sunrise Sunset times moon phase Hunt and Fish probabilities archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day week or month format display To use the Calendar feature 1 Access the Calendar from the Main Menu The current week is displayed 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the day you want To add waypoints press ENTER to display the Page for that day 3 Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu Highlight Add Point and press ENTER to display the Find Feature Menu 4 Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature With the Information Page for that point displayed highlight the Use button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page 5 To remove points from a Day Page press MENU to display the Options Menu Select Remove Points and press ENTER to display the Remove Point
67. ge Features Status Bar Battery Power Acquiring Satel Alarm is Set USB is Connected 1a 2 Dimension Navigation Auxiliary Power Electronic Compass ON 3 Dimension Navigation Backlight Adjustment Slider Batteries Too Low Brightnesses varies For Backlight ENTR according to battery power level On Screen Messages eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page North Up Mode The Map is oriented with North at the top The Map Page Position Arrow The Map Scale Speed Heading i 00 SE Data Fields C Track Up West to Mahaffie Cir Mode Guidance Text North Ah Street Level Orientation Detailed Arrow Mapping j l T a The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Vista C The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your current location It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key and view your progress when navigating When in the Track Up mode oriented in the direction of travel a north reference arrow appears at the top left corner to orient the map When in the North Up mode the map is oriented like a paper map When you activate the Track Log feature your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line The map display can be changed to Night mode for easier viewing in dim light The factory set default automatically changes
68. ght Savings Time offers choices of Yes No and Auto Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your eTrex Vista C To use the Units Setup feature 1 Access the Units Setup Page 2 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various units fields and select the desired units from the lists displayed For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map Datums refer to page 88 in the Appendix eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Time Setup see page 87 Yes No 04 42 32 19 APR 04 Time Zone Options Units Setup Units Setup YGS 64 There are z Options _ Statute E Menus for Feet amp j each data Feet field Millibors a 63 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Heading Setup Display Options North Reference Options Time Delay Options Calibration Setup Colibration Which Sensor Would You Like To Calibrate Cardinal Letters Degrees Mils Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc ing it is recommended that you use the default values To use the Heading Setup feature 1 Access the Heading Setup Page 2 Highlight the Display field press ENTER and select from Cardi nal Letters Degrees or Mils to display the heading value
69. he game Memory Race This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you move To win the Memory Race remember which square has which symbol then clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets together Travel to each square highlight Open at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER to view the symbol Press the QUIT key to stop play To adjust the Grid or Square Size in custom mode 1 Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field and press ENTER to select trom the options lists Press ENTER to make your selection 2 Highlight Start and press ENTER to begin the game 3 Highlight Re Center and press ENTER to place yourself back in the middle of the game board eTrex Vista C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games Hibbons Geknoids Beast Hunt MEMORY RACE Be the first to clear the board by matching symbols Press enter to open the square you are in Game Settings Unopened Opened Symbol Symbol eTrex Vista C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games Virtua Maze Find All The Flags In The Maze Virtua Maze Medium Normal Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain The lower left corner displays the elapsed time The Difficulty Level determines how
70. he route to the next point on the route select Off Road Transition and press ENTER to display the Off Route Transition Page 3 Highlight the Route Leg Transition field and press ENTER to display the list of options Select Auto Manual or Dis tance Using the Route Detail Page Options To remove all waypoints 1 Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight the Remove All option and press ENTER At the prompt select Yes To reverse the route With the Options Menu displayed highlight the Reverse Route option and press ENTER To create a vertical profile of the route Available only if Garmin MapSource DEM map data is used See page 86 for details Select Profile and press ENTER to display the route profile To copy the route Highlight the Copy Route option and press ENTER The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 To delete the route Select Delete and press ENTER At the prompt select Yes To change the route data fields Select Change Data Fields and press ENTER to display a list of data field options See page 11 for detailed information To restore default settings for the route Select Restore Defaults and press ENTER To modify a waypoint on a Route Detail Page Select the waypoint from the list of waypoints and press ENTER to access the Route Waypoint Options
71. his reference surface Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum Every chart has a map datum reference and the eTrex Vista C can be set to match most of those commonly used Map Datums and Position Formats If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map chart or other reference the map datum in the GPS unit should be set to the same datum as the map or chart to ensure the most accurate navigation What is a Position Format and which should use Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates Since different maps and charts use different location formats Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using The most common format is latitude and longitude which is utilized by all Garmin units On most models you may choose to change the position format to use with other coordinate systems UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic are easy to use metric grids that are found on most Position Map Datums USGS topographic quadrangle maps Several other grids including a Formats user definable grid for the advanced user may also be selected To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu 1 Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu then press again to display the Setup Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to display th
72. ination Change Data Fields Allows you change data field types Setup Map Access to six pages of Map display settings so you can customize the map to your preferences Measure Distance Measures the distance from your current location to the Map Pointer Turn Declutter On Eliminates the display of items on the map that can block out road details when the map is Zoomed out Restore Defaults Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation You can stop navigation to a destination arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire include a navigation guidance text message on the map page and select the type of data fields to display You can change the way the map displays items by selecting your own settings for text size what items are displayed and more You can display the distance from your current location to other locations on the map You can reduce the amount of map clutter map item icons and names to increase the visibility of roads and other geographic features You can restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings To arrange the Map Page 1 With unit turned On press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page displays 2 Press the FIND key to display the Map Page Options Menu 3 Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want
73. ing for an Intersection Using Find The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersec Intersections tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data Enter the two street Kansas ti ti is S names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections lt Enter Street 1 gt 0 in the map database lt Enter street g gt To find an Intersection Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the Find Intersections search page None Found Clear Region Clear All Enable City Filter en y 3 If your unit has a GPS fix the Region field at the top of the Options page will be completed with your current region and the lt Enter Menu Street 1 gt field is highlighted Identifying a city is not necessary Intersections Search Page as the database has information for the entire region You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to Intersections Intersection reduce the possible number of intersection matches 4 With lt Enter Street 1 gt highlighted follow instructions in step 6 of the previous page Repeat for lt Enter Street 2 gt 5 Press ENTER to display the street list Use the on screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match r a a Get on the list below For name streets like Main or Elm enter the Overland Park KS 66212 core name instead
74. ining tive Theater sd Golf Course Search Method g Cartes Grid Iron Sports Bar Located in Olathe Kansas Select Category Entertainment Movie Theater Great Mall 16 Theatres Dickinson Theatres Amctheaters Oak Park Plaza 6 Amcthe 20060 W 151st St Olathe KS 66061 913 764 1600 Amcoak Park Plz 6 Located in Olathe Kansas Category List T i eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Main Menu The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence Use the ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page Satellite This feature allows you to observe the status of overhead GPS satellites Trip Computer This feature provides a variety of useful travel and navigation data Mark This feature allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint Find This feature provides a method for searching for map items in the unit s basemap Calendar Alarm Clock Calculator Tracks This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements track log Routes Allows you to create a list of points that you wish to navigate to in a specific order and save it for later use Highway A useful graphic perspective for navigating a route Setup Controls the settings for many of the unit operating system features Proximity Activates an alarm for a defined radius around a specified waypoint
75. ions 1 Access the Hunt and Fish Page from the Main Menu The cur rent date and location are displayed in the date and location fields at the top of the page To view the predictions for a different date highlight the Date field and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad To view the predictions for a different location highlight the Location field and press ENTER to display the New Location options menu Use Map Choose Use Map to select a point on the map using the Use Find Menu Panning Arrow Then press ENTER to display the table for that Page Options Menu ae n oon Location Options Menu location The Location field now states Map Location Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from the Find Feature database Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 31 When a find item has been selected highlight the Use button at the bottom of the item informa tion page and press ENTER The Location field now displays the name of the find item 4 To return to the current date press MENU and then ENTER NO UJ Hunt and Fish Page 9 N Games The eTrex Vista C provides games as an entertainment feature Several of these games employ GPS To select and play a game 1 Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display a brief description prompt for t
76. ions Menu Project Waypoint 4 HORN PEAK 099 0004 0 mi 123 N 38 50 ri 456 Noss kHH 0404 1086 L E Sighting Page Project Waypoint Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation To stop navigation Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER to stop navigating To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer The Bearing Pointer is the factory set default option When the Bearing Pointer option is displayed the Course Pointer is active and vice versa Highlight this option and press ENTER The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each other one indicating the direction to your destination and the other indi cating your relationship to a course line leading to the destination The Compass Page ee N ead For example if the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up you eet ate a oe Pe TATA are going directly to your destination If it points any direction other than The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to on ee 1th H Fi your destination from your current location up turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction The Bearing Pointer always points to the des tination no matter what direction you are moving and is most efficient if you must move around obstacles lakes private property etc in your path If you are using the Course Pointer option instead and you drift away from the line of travel
77. ix Specifications Rugged fully gasketed water resistant IEC 60529 IPX7 Submersible 1 meter 30 minutes 4 2 H x 2 2 W x 1 2 D 5 6 ounces 159 g with batteries installed 1 3 W x 1 7 H 256 color high resolution transreflective TFT 176 x 220 pixels Backlit Built in patch Accuracy 5 degrees resoultion 1 degree Accuracy 10 feet resolution 1 foot Six multifunction keys 5 to 158 F 15 to 70 C WAAS enabled 12 parallel channel Warm Approximately 15 seconds Cold Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate Approximately 2 minutes Once per second continuous eTrex Vista C eTrex Vista C Appendix Specifications GPS Accuracy Position Velocity DGPS Accuracy Position Velocity Dynamics Interfaces Data Storage Life Map Storage POWER Source Battery Life lt 15 meters 49 feet 95 typical 0 05 meter sec steady state 3 5 meters 10 16 feet 95 typical 0 05 meter sec steady state Performs to specifications to 6 g s Garmin Proprietary USB Indefinite no memory battery required Internal approximately 24 MB Two 1 5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable Up to 20 hours typical use Specifications subject to change without notice l The temperature rating of the eTrex Vista C may exceed the usable range of some bat teries Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures 2 Can be subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS und
78. k Logs 44 Track Log Saving 45 Track Log Setup 44 Tracks Page 44 Track Up 8 59 Trip Computer Page 43 Trip Odometer 43 Trip Time 43 U nit Features 3 niti d 55 nits of Measure 63 nits Page 63 U U U U U U TC Offset 63 87 ser Waypoint Symbol 26 V View Waypoints on Route 49 53 W WAAS Enable Disable 55 Warnings iv vi Waypoints 26 29 Deleting 28 Editing 28 List 35 Marking 6 Moving 29 Naming 26 Projecting 29 Proximity 65 Symbols 26 Welcome Page Setup 64 Z Zooming In Out 2 9 Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY 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 CONSEQU
79. king aaa waypoints only it samples a waypoint loca tion over time and averages the result for a more 76 accurate position reference Refer to page 28 for detailed information on Location Averaging Project Waypoint Create a new waypoint by entering a bearing and distance from this point Refer to page 30 for detailed instructions Find Near Here Returns you to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near this point eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Mark Waypoint 008 OO 26 APR 04 1 56 10PH N 38 51 33F WO94 4 7 929 1089 Mop Ok Mark Waypoint Informa tion Page Options include Average Location Project Waypoint Find Near Here Mark Waypoint and Find Map Database Item Information Page Options eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find e Change Reference Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER Set Proximity Program an alarm to sound when you are within a speci fied radius of an item defined by the Information Page Refer to the Section on Proximity Waypoints on page 67 for detailed information Add To Route Include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route See Using Routes page 49 for details TABLE ROCK 81 00 FRISCO LKE 51 00 View Sun and Moon View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location Refer to page 71 for detailed inform
80. n Avg button and press ENTER to average 3 Select Average Location and press ENTER to display the Average location Page It begins to average automatically 4 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER when desired eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Frisco Lake Park N W094 48 263 1 Frisco Lake Park Frisco Lake Park ety 35 Las Map Item selected as a Information Page for a Waypoint Map Point with Data Mark Waypoint a Average Location X oa IN 38 51 335 15 APR 04 10 16 47AM N 38 51 336 W094 47 930 W147 Mark Waypoint Page Average Location Page 27 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint TABLE ROCK alia 10 04 34AM 51 335 003447323 ee N AT E 16_ Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Alpha Numeric Keypad Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol name location coordinates elevation or to delete it Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature To edit a Waypoint 1 Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint informa tion page 2 Make changes as required by highlighting each field using the waypoint symbol chart and alpha numeric keypad to enter new data 3 Press the QUIT key to close and save the changes To delete a Waypoint 1 Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint
81. n Screen Messages When you press and release the POWER key The Backlight Bright ness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays current status information for several unit features e Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or by an auxiliary source DC Adapter The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted e Satellite signal status is shown when searching for acquiring satellites when a two dimensional fix is attained and when four or more satellites have been received three dimensional fix e Alarm Clock The icon displays whenever the Alarm is set e USB cable connection The icon displays when the unit is in com munication with a PC Universal Serial Bus You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and releasing Then tap the POWER key or press the ROCKER key Up Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment See page 56 for information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit When On it uses a significant amount of battery power Whenever a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs an on screen message displays to advise you of the occurrence In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided Pressing the ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window eTrex Vista C Getting Started The Main Pa
82. ng cable end to your PC USB port When connected to a PC the USB cable provides auxiliary power to the eTrex Vista C to conserve batteries eTrex Vista C Appendix Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer Litt Cover Universal Serial Bus USB Port 85 eTrex Vista C Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data o gt Garmin MapSource CD ROM s offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information MapSource is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of Personal Waypoints Routes and Saved Tracks ane Garmin MapSource H 110 34 244 U S Topo 24K Y Digital Elevation Models DEM Maps provide elevation data o TRAN HEAD oy at any point identified by the lat Panning Arrow See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin web site at wwwgarmin com for information on which maps work with the eTrex Vista C Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use to provide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability The eTrex Vista C accepts up to 24 MB of map data from most MapSource products It is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps into Garmin products You cannot view multiple types of MapSource data in the same loca tion at the same time one displays over the other When you leave a MetroGuide area for example and enter the area of a topog
83. of E W etc to make the search move Hetcolf Ave N amp 4 95th faster Overland Park KS 66212 i 6 When done a list of matches appears below Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page Intersection Matches Intersection Info Page Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public building park etc However you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature otherwise these options plus Address and Intersection options are not functional To find a point of interest 1 Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu 2 Highlight a desired Points of Interest icon and then press ENTER to display the list of nearest points 3 Press the MENU key to choose from search options or choose Select Category to narrow your search 4 Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search using the Find Nearest method If you search using the By Name method then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database is displayed with the closest to your current location listed first eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Nearest Conta
84. of items changes to a match your character entry If there are six or less matches the keyboard closes auto Using Find Nearest Points tinding i 1 Hour Tox Service a 0 10 Central Cor Pork Gor Name matically 5 Highlight your selection and press ENTER to view its informa a tion page FRISCO LKE Recent Finds Frisco Lake Park Searching for a location using Recent Finds 003 Pressing and holding EITABLE ROCK The Recent Finds Page saves your most recent searches in a list with the the FIND key with Find wo02 last found location at the top When the list if full the oldest is deleted Menu displayed will To return to a recently found item take you to this page Spring Hill KS Arrowhead Pork E Holiday Inn Leawood KS 1 With the Find Menu displayed use the ROCKER key to high light the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to display the List 2 Use the ROCKER key to select the list item you want view and CAI for Main me press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item Options Menu Recent Finds List eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Waypoint LAKE TRAIL 15 APR 04 2 23 44PH N 38 51 337 y 09447 9929 Select 1099 ne destination H Information Page for a Waypoint Pork Garden Noval Air Pork 100 E Old US 56 Olathe KS 66061 Select asa point on a Route or Track Information Page for a Map Item Using the Find Item Information Page When you select a Find it
85. ofiles See page 86 for Profle more information about MapSource U S Topo 24K maps To view a Track Profile View Profile 1 With the Saved Tracks Page for the Track displayed press the page puo MENU key to display the Profile option 2 Then press ENTER to display the Track Profile The beginning of the track is marked by a flag and you can scroll We BEGIN across the profile by pressing the lett ROCKER key arrow fe EnD As you scroll the profile the elevation for each point on the profile is displayed at the top of the page and the distance trom the Start point and the End Point is displayed at the bottom Track Profile Page Menu GOIE 3 At any point along the profile you can press ENTER to display Zoda Rondas p that point on the map 4 Press the MENU key to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Sym ai HE bols options Zoom Ranges Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation To use the TracBack feature 1 With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to Using Tracks m aloa irate display the TracBack Page 2 A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted TracBack to select the point you want to TracBack to Use the ROCKER key ste to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack 3 Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways or
86. orm by slides that curve or move you diagonally The game consists of several difficulty levels and an extended or limited visibility option When you lose a game the screen will display the hazards slides and warning plat forms A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses To play Beast Hunt 1 Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu and press ENTER to display the game prompt window 2 Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difficulty Options window Make your choice and press ENTER to display Visibility Options 3 Make a selection and press ENTER to begin the game 4 Use the ROCKER key to jump trom platform to platform When you land on a shaded platform you are one or two steps from the dragon a platform with a circle is next to a pit If you fall into a pit you lose If you jump into the dragon you lose if you shoot an arrow at where you think the dragon is and miss you lose To defeat the dragon use ENTER to place an arrow ina shaded platform Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to shoot Hit the dragon and you win Accessories Included with the Unit Wrist Strap Provides convenient method for carrying the unit USB Interface Cable Provides connection to a PC for data transfer and auxiliary power Includes MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM with USB Drivers Owner s Manual Start up instructions and detailed operation reference Quick Start Guide Abbreviated overview of unit
87. p item group offers its own unique ENEN search options such as Find By Name Find Nearest Select Symbol 1 800 Radiator spp al for Waypoints Change Reference by moving the map Panning Arrow 1 More Change Reference E 1 Hour Carpet Drycleanin AET to a new location Nearest Containing a key word you enter and Select Hour Tax Service 10 Central Cor Park Gar O otions Menu Category for those groups such as Food and Drink Lodging etc Using Options Menu for groups with these options can effectively shorten your search for Waypoints Sub Categories Refer to the Garmin website hitp www garmin com cartography mapSource bluechartCD jsp eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching To find a location using Find By Name 1 Press the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type of item you want to search for and press ENTER to display the page Or if you want to search the entire item database select All Points of Interest 3 Press the MENU key to select Find By Name displays while 4 Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to operate the keypad searching at the base of the display and begin to enter the name of the location the list
88. path in either direction To create a Track Log 1 Press and release the QUIT key until the Main Menu displays Tracks Page with Saved Track Log Then use the ROCKER key to highlight the Tracks icon Options Menu 2 Press ENTER to display the Tracks Page The page contains On Track Log Setup and Off buttons to activate or cancel the Track Log and a Track Delete All Sayed Log meter which displays the percentage of track log space used MENU 3 Beneath the Track Log field are four on screen buttons to Setup a track log Clear the track log Save a track log and activate the TracBack feature for the current log Distance 4 To setup a track log highlight the Setup button and press ENTER to display the Setup page Check Wrap When Full to continue recording when full by overwriting the oldest data with new Track Log Setup Page 44 5 Highlight the Record Method field and press ENTER to display the Distance Time and Auto options Because a track is made of a series of points that define your path of travel they can be placed a specified Distance apart or placed at a Time interval you specify The Auto option allows you choose from five intervals 6 Next set the interval for setting track points You can choose from distance time or frequency values 7 When completed press the QUIT key to return to the Track Log Page To save a Track Log
89. r est Containing use Select Map to select a different map to search from or Chance Reference from your current location using the Map Pointer 4 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 Scroll through the list to find the city you want If using Nearest Containing use the keyboard to enter a key word to display a list of cities contain ing that word 5 Use the ROCKER key to select the desired city from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that city 6 With the Information Page displayed you can select Go To Map or Save options eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Ri Find Cities List Spring Hill KS Overland Park KS Gardner KS Lenexa KS Routable Americas Highway Base Mop Lite Find by Name Nearest Containing Select Mop Change Reference MENU Cities Options Select Maps Menu Options Routable Americas Highw North American City Nay Use Best Haps its Medium City City Information Page Find Near Here Change Reference Set Proximity Add To Route View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Map Information City Page Options eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Searching for an Interstate Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits U
90. raphic map the display will change to contour lines The same is true when moving from a topo map to a MetroGuide map Maps that are at the top of the hierarchy and displays over any other map information Because new maps are constantly being released consult your Garmin Dealer or the Garmin website to determine the order of hierarchy Map data transfer requires the use of a PC a Garmin MapSource CD ROM and the Universal Service Bus USB cable supplied with this unit Follow detailed instructions for data transfer in the MapSource Users Manual Note that downloading maps overwrites any maps already downloaded to the unit This includes the Marine Points of Interest data base provided with the eTrex Vista C It is also important to note that certain features contained in the eTrex Vista C are not enabled unless you are using mapping data they are designed to support such as many of the Find Features and DEM Eleva tion Profiles Visit the Garmin website for details on all of the maps you can use with the eTrex Vista C eTrex Vista C Appendix This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the UTC Offset Chart Time Setup Page To change the UTC Offset access the Main Menu then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page Highlight the Time Zone field and press the ENTER to display the list of time zones If the desired zone is not display
91. rate Altimeter option Use the Reset option to clear recorded data from the page and 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 Pressure 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 Elevation Plots 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 ROCKER key 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 explained on following pages 1 3 To clear the plot and start again you must clear the Track Log eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Avg Ascent Maz Elev 1129 aa Elevation f iar 1089 Elevation over Distance Plot Pressure 989 7 Pressure over Time Plot eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Zoom Ranges You can set the
92. s Options List 6 To view other calendar formats Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish data for a specific date and location press the MENU key and use the ROCKER key to make your choice eTrex Vista C GPS Features Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as Alarm Clock an alarm clock You can choose from different alarm tones and use the Snooze feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes To set the Alarm Clock k 1 Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu Alarm Clock 2 Highlight the Alarm Time field and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad and set the desired alarm time 3 Highlight the Alarm Mode field and press ENTER to display the On Off switch 4 Highlight the Alarm Beep field and select the type of alarm tone de red 01 30 06 21 APR 0 When you turn the alarm On an Alarm Set message appears and allows you to turn the unit Off When the Set Time arrives the unit switches On and the alarm beeps Press any key Calculator to silence the alarm Calculator The Calculator Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as a calcu Options lator You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and you can Menus choose from degrees or radians from the Options Menu To use the Calculator es 1 Access the Calculator from the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate the calculator MENU eTrex Vista C G
93. s allow you to display a variety of current and recorded pressure and elevation related data The Altimeter Page provides you with a variety of elevation informa tion a Status Field that displays current 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 Field is located at the bottom 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 and time of measure ment The Profile Field is located in the center of the page and can be config ured to display either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu Data Fields at the top of the page are user selectable and display a variety of recorded or current data The Altimeter 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 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 Calib
94. s if you Using Find have downloaded detailed mapping data Enter the street number street Addresses name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database lt Enter Number gt To find an Address Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the Find Addresses page 3 If your unit has a GPS fix the Region field at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the lt Enter Number gt field is highlighted Identifying a city is not necessary as the database has information for the entire region You can enable the City Filter option if you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of address matches 4 Enter the Street Number lt Enter Number gt using the on screen keypad Select OK to enter the number 5 Press ENTER to display the street list Use the on screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match on the list below For name streets like Main or Elm enter the core name instead of E W etc to make the search faster i 8100 Mackey St 6 When done a list of matches appears below Select one and Overland Park KS 66204 press ENTER to display the Information Page None Found NO Page Overland Park KS 66204 Find Address Matches Address Information Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Search
95. section are a few non GPS features such as the Calculator a non GPS enhanced game etc Appendix provides you with additional information about your eTrex Vista C and an index by subject U S A contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 am 5 pm Central Time or at www garmin com contactUs techSupport jsp In Europe contact Garmin Europe Ltd at Tel 44 0870 8501241 Fax 44 0870 8501251 Recording Your Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost stolen or needs service Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual The 8 digit number is located in the battery compartment Serial Number LLL ET Product Registration Connect to our website www garmin com and look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow instructions for registration NOTE If you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase we invite you to re register using our on line system Many services provided by our product registration system are automated and re registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from Garmin eTrex Vista C Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Vista C YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFU
96. sing Find To search for Exits 1 Press and hold the MENU FIND key to display the Find Menu Select the Exits icon then press ENTER to display the Exit List 2 Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER A list Nee ae of exits nearest to you displays The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits Two fields at the EMS A LS bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit DSB Options 3 Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit Press ENTER Find Exits List Menus to display the Information Page for that exit This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing fields aypoin l Exit 210 On 1 35 Phillips 66 4 Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and high To US 56 W Gordner West of I 35 Exit 210 light a selection from the list aa 5 Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected we e service Convenience Store 215 U S 169 South Ks MM 213 Motor Vehicle Ins e10 US 56 W Gordner 207 Gordner Rood eoz Edgerton The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service its direction from the exit and a list of the services available SH 0 47 SW 3 477 Exit Information Page Exit Services Info Page eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an addres
97. ssage displays when finished If a Calibration Failed message displays repeat the process 4 Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page To use Compass Page Options Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu To use Sight N Go to navigate 1 Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use the MENU key to access the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Sight N Go option and press ENTER 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 unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object Press ENTER to Lock Direction 4 Select Set Course and press ENTER to display the Compass Page 5 Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the Course Pointer as a guide Or 6 Select Project Waypoint and press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page 7 Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your current location to establish a projected waypoint location 8 Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER to display the Map Page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint The Compass Page displays a Bearing Pointer for guidance eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Stop Novigation Recalculate Course Pointer Dota Fields Change Dato Fields Calibrate Compass Restore Defaults Compass Page Opt
98. stay on course to the point Five scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway To navigate using the Highway Page 1 While navigating access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic 2 Press the MENU key to display the options menu You can do the following Stop Navigation Resume Navigation Recalculate Contigure Data Fields trom four to three with a destination guidance message Change the Data Fields or restore Defaults to factory settings The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex Vista C to your personal preferences Each setup page is identified by an icon Highlight an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page These setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can be changed to meet your requirements All setup features have been set to default settings at the factory It is not necessary to set up each feature unless you desire a different option To access the Setup Menu 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER 2 With the Setup Menu displayed select the feature you wish to modity and press ENTER eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu D 58 eS Routing Display Morine Heading Calibration Setup Menu eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation System Setup The System Setup Page allows you to choose from four modes of GPS operation ena
99. t 3 Reinstall the battery cover by inserting the bottom slot over the tab at the base of the unit and reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit Turn the D Ring 1 4 turn clockwise to lock in place Battery Compartment eTrex Vista C Getting Started Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries use only new or fully charged batteries Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH bat teries Rechargeable batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable batteries Remove the batteries from the unit if you don t plan to use it for several months Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged periods of time may result in leakage and damage to the battery compartment Follow the manufacturer s instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries Do not incinerate used batteries as internal materials may ignite with explosive violence Extensive use of backlighting and or WAAS as well as key beep tones will significantly reduce battery life To set backlighting intensity and timeout see page 56 To disable WAAS see page 56 To turn the electronic compass Off see page 15 To mute the beep tones see page 57 eTrex Vista C amp Getting Started msi Thumb Stick ENTER ROCKER Key Press down to Enter move to the side or up down to scroll highlight fields or pan the map e Rock Up Down or Right Left to move through lists highlight fields
100. ta C GPS Navigation Using Routes Methods of navigating to a destination er e When you activate the Go To button on the Information Page for a i o if ra He hills User Waypoint or other Find Menu items the eTrex Vista C creates Nap Eater R ours Oo a straight path point to point from your current location to that Wosdes 1547 gn Direct Line Navigation location Zest Hik Gol Cours e When you press the Navigate button on a Route page the eTrex Vista C creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items with the last being your destination It navigates directly from point to point Before each turn in the route a turn N 88031 168 E page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn You can i view the turns at any time by pressing the ROCKER key Up or Go To Distance amp Down arrows while the route is active Navigation from Waypoint to one y a ae l 1 e These two navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that use roads West to Mahaffie St The routes use existing roadways either those in the basemap or Taro Keeler St N 350977 SH from downloaded detail mapping to automatically calculate a route H 034248485 a ae i Manual Routing to your destination Turns on roadways are added to the active route page and is preceded by a guidance m
101. the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu 3 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER As you move down the list each different tone sounds Page Sequence Setup The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main Pages or add pages when you cycle the QUIT key If you add a page to the sequence it longer appears in the Main Menu To move insert or remove a page 1 Access the Page Sequence Setup Page 2 To move a page in the order highlight the page and press ENTER Select Move then move Up or Down until the desired position is displayed and press ENTER 3 To insert a new page highlight the page you wish to insert the new page before in the order and press ENTER Select Insert then choose a page from the displayed list and press ENTER 4 To remove a page highlight the page and press ENTER Select Remove and press ENTER eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Tones Setup Tones Setup Tones Sound Tone FN when high Tone 4 ig lote Tone 1 H Tone 9 a Check the Tone 10 I Mute box to turn tones off Page Sequence Setup Restores to original setting Wee ee Hove Insert Active Route Remove Compass Options Altimeter T Hain Menu lt Add Page gt Adds all pages to the list Page Sequence Setup Page h f a eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Map Setup Mop Setup Genercl
102. tion it takes only seconds to minutes In order to receive satellite signals you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials except glass or dense overhead tree cover To shorten the time required for initializa tion select New Location from the options menu then use the Map Page to determine your general location so the eTrex Vista C can search for those satellites above you To initialize your eTrex Vista C 1 Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit 2 Observe the Power On Page followed by the Satellite Page The Satellite Page displays at Start Up only thereafter it can be accessed through the Main Menu 3 While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals a Locating Satellites message is replaced by an Acquiring Satel lites message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with your position centered in the array The outer circle represents the hori zon and the inner circle a position 45 from the horizon The numbers displayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite A bar graph displays the strength of signals from each satellite 4 When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates The Status Bar at the top of the display
103. to use to customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key Some of these options contain sub menus that allow you to further control how the option is used The pages that follow discuss each option in detail To display Data Fields 1 With the Map Page Options Menu displayed use the ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press ENTER 2 Observe the sub menu options Map Only 2 Data Fields 3 Data Fields and 4 Data Fields You can choose to leave the Map Page as is full page map or add two three or four navigation data fields 3 Highlight your choice and press ENTER To change Data Fields 1 After you display data fields a Change Data Fields option appears on the options menu when you press the FIND key 2 Select this option and press the ENTER key 3 Press ENTER again to select trom a list of types of navigation data to display in the first field 4 After making your selection and entry use the ROCKER key to move to the next field and repeat the process For an explanation of what each option represents see page 81 of the Appendix eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field a of Data Field Sub Menu Options sara ourse Two Data Distance To Destination Fields Distance To Next Three Data Fields Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg Trip Odom Heading Location N 38 51 338 W094 47 930 Speed Overall Avg
104. ual and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use When in actual use carefully compare indications from the eTrex Vista C to all available navigation sources in cluding the information from other NAVAIDs visual sightings charts etc For safety always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL 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 CAUTION The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts not replace them Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation and as always the user is responsible for their prudent use 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 govern mental and private data sources which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree This is particularly true outside the United
105. vation over Distance Page Plot Resets or deletes only those items The Dota You Hove that are selected Will Be checked Permanently Deleted Delete Prompt Reset You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting these Reset options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields 1 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Reset option trom the page Options Menu and press ENTER to display the Reset page 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the reset options on the page and then press ENTER to place a check mark in the box next to a selected item You can reset Elevation data such as Minimum Elevation all Ascent and Descent data or only the Maxi mum Elevation Highlight the Apply button and press ENTER to reset the data fields If desired you can reset or delete data for any of the other features represented on the list by placing a check mark in the box next to the item UJ 4 To reset all categories shown on the page highlight Select All and press ENTER eTrex Vista C Calibrate Altimeter GPS Navigation Because the eTrex Vista C relies on barometric pressure to determine elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate you can The Altimeter Page calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy You must know the eleva Calibration libration tion or pressure at your curr
106. vigation is in progress the Compass Page provides naviga tion data and directions It uses a graphic compass ring a bearing course pointer and digital data fields to display information such as current speed distance to the next point on the route estimated arrival time etc You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in each from a list of options The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading The Bearing Course Pointer indicates the direction bearing to your destina tion relative to your current heading direction The compass ring and Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination You can choose a Bearing Pointer or Course Pointer for guidance The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a mag netic compass when you are stationary However when you are moving and reach a pre set speed it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading When you stop after a pre set time it again operates like a magnetic compass The compass ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or chart in conjunction with your eTrex Vista C for navigation When the electronic compass is on a compass icon appears in the status bar at the top of the display see page 7 The Electronic Compass When you manually turn the Compass Off it stays off until you man ually turn it On again Sometimes however
107. y when you avoid getting hit Before you begin to play make certain to make your game settings Orient Map Northwards rotates your ship in the center of the map The map is stationary and north is always up Orient Map Ship Up rotates the virtual world around your ship Your ship always points Up Press the ENTER key to start and blast away IMPORTANT WARNING When playing any of the virtual games where you are moving about on a real playing field use reasonable and prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes obstruc tions or proximity to vehicular traffic Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path eTrex Vista C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games Destroy All Meteors But Don t Get Hit Nibbons Gather The Numbers But Do k A Your Gekoids Small x Northwards zi eTrex Vista C GPS Features Non Enhanced Game BEAST HUNT Find the beast before the beast finds you and be careful of the pits Press MENU during the game for more help or to quit Beginner Expert Haster timed Limited Game Symbols Dragon Aim Arrow Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game Beast Hunt requires some naviga tion skills You must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms At times you are transported to the next platf

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