Garmin eTrex Legend User Manual

owner’s manual and reference guide eTrex® Legend personal navigatorTM

4Backlighting andContrast Getting StartedDisplay Backlighting and Contrast Set Up If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display s

5Getting StartedPage Basics:The Main Pages Main Page Menu ButtonMoving from main page to main page All of the information you need to operate the

6Page Basics: The Main PagesGetting StartedMap Page Basics The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangul

7Navigation Page Basics The Navigation Page displays directional information to guide you to a destination. The Status Window at the top of the pa

8Trip Computer Page Basics The Trip Computer page displays up to eight different types of navigation data. Each data fi eld is selectable and can

9To exit these pages, highlight the on-screen ‘X’ button and press in on the CLICK STICK. The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons & Power Supply

10 To begin learning how to use your eTrex Legend, begin by using some basic navigation techniques such as marking your current location as a wa

11Getting StartedBasic NavigationThe Map Page displaying your Marked Waypoint and a Track defi ning your path of travel.The Accuracy Circle, surround-

12Navigating Back to Your Starting Point Now we will navigate back to the waypoint you marked at the beginning of this exercise using the Goto fu

13ReferenceThe SatellitePageOverview Because the eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigational guidance, the unit’s vi

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14Step-by-Step Instructions How to select the ‘Use With GPS Off’ option: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of

15ReferenceNavigation Methods- Overview Active Navigation is supported by three of the fi ve Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you

16ReferenceThe Map PageThe Map Page - Overview The Map Page shows your present position and direction of movement as a triangular ‘Position Icon’,

17ReferenceMap PageOptions MenuMap Page Options Menu with ‘Pan Map’ selected.When no active navigation is being used ‘Stop Naviga-tion’ will appear gr

18Reference Map Page Options Using the Panning Arrow - Overview The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and ident

19ReferenceData Field Step-by-Step Instructions To program a data fi eld: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the data fi eld and then press it in

20ReferenceData Field - Overview Two optional data fi elds support the Map Page and can be programmed to display the following options: Bearing -

21Setup Map - Overview The ‘Setup Map’ option displays the Map Setup Pages. These pages determine how map features are displayed allowing you to t

22Zooming In and Out on the MapReferenceStep-by-Step Instructions To use Setup Map options: 1. Select ‘SetUp Map’ from the Options Menu and then pre

23Reference The NavigationPageOverview The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over groun

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24The NavigationPageReferenceStep-by-Step Instructions Using options to setup the Navigation Page: 1. With the Navigation Page displayed, use the

25Trip Computer Page - Overview The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel.Eight fi el

26Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Legend feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTre

27ReferenceMarking YourLocationThe Mark Waypoint Page - Overview The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current location as a w

28ReferenceCreating aWaypoint To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: 1. With the Pan Map feature activ

29Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing

30ReferenceThe Find Menu - Overview The Find Menu allows you to fi nd stored locations (waypoints) and map items (cities, exits, etc.). They can be

31Finding a Waypoint - Overview Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Legend can be found by selecting the “Waypoint’ option fro

32Step-by-Step Instructions To fi nd a ‘Favorite’: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to select the ‘Favorites’ option from the Find List and then press it in

33Finding an Exit - Overview You can use the Find Exit option to locate a nearby exit on an interstate highway. Exits are listed only by ‘Nearest’

IntroductionFCC Compliance StatementWarnings and PrecautionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equi

34The Find MenuReferenceFinding a Point of Interest - Overview You can use the Find Point of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant, lodgin

35 To fi nd a point of interest: (continued) 5. Use the option menu at the top of page to select from either ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’ options. Sel

36 To locate an intersection: 1. Display the Find Menu and use the CLICK STICK to highlight the ‘Intersection’ category and press it in to

37Creating and Using a Route - Overview Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal de

38ReferenceRoutesEditing a Route To remove all waypoints: 1. Select the on-screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK ST

39Editing a Route (Continued) To review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in to access

40ReferenceRoutesAdding a Route Waypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page Map Page Route OptionsMoving a Route Waypoint by clicking and dragging.

41Navigating a Route A Route can be navigated using the Map Page or the Navigation Page. The Map Page displays your movement, the route line and way

42Reference Data Fields for the Route Page When navigating a Route, the data displayed in the data fi elds on Route Page may be customized to provide u

43Using Track Logs - Overview The eTrex Legend draws an electronic breadcrumb trail on the Map Page as you travel along. This breadcrumb trail is t

IntroductionMAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available

44Tracks PageReferenceStep-by-Step Instructions To save and use a Track Log: 1. Access the ‘Tracks’ page from the Main Menu. The page has On/Of

45The Setup Pages - Overview The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Legend to your personal preferences. You can choose Time settings,

46Units Page - Overview The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. To learn more about thes

47Setup PagesReferenceDisplay Page - Overview You can adjust the amount of time that the backlight-ing feature stays on before timing out and adju

48ReferenceSetup PagesInterface Page - Overview The Interface Settings Page allows you to choose from seven different input/output serial data for

49Setup PagesReferenceSystem Page - Overview The System Setup Page allows you to select from three modes of operation ‘Normal’, ‘Battery Saver’, a

50Accessory PagesReferenceAccessories Menu The are three accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential), sun a

51Calendar - Overview This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates. You can display one monthly cale

52Accessory PagesReferenceHunt & Fish Page‘New Location’ OptionsHunt and Fish - Overview This feature provides you with a listing of best time

53Appendix ASpecifi cationsAppendicesPhysicalCase: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 stan

Section One - Introduction About This Manual...iFCC Compliance Statement...iiWar

54Appendix BTime Offset ChartThe table below gives approximate UTC time offset for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight savings time, ad

55Appendix CAccessoriesAppendicesStandard AccessoriesCarry Lanyard... Part No. 013-00052-00Provides convenient method for carr

56Appendix DWiring DiagramAppendices Interface formats are selected from the Setup ‘Interface Page’ on page 44 of this manual. The input/output l

57Appendix ETroubleshootingAppendices Symptom Probable Cause Remedy To resolve problems that

58FFeatures...1-2Fields, Data ... 17Find Address...

59Appendix FIndexAppendicesNNavigation Page...5, 7, 23-24Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) ... 31NMEA ...

60Appendix GGARMINLimited WarrantyAppendicesGARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year

NOTE: Do not confuse this external serial number with internal serial number that is displayed in the System Setup Page. The internal serial numbe

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1Setup,Features,and Basic NavigationSECTION 2 Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’s operating features, you will want to follow these “Ge

2LEGENDFeatures andButtonFunctionThe ZOOM IN/OUT buttons:• Press and hold to Zoom in and out on the Map Page• Press and hold when on the Satellite

3Starting UpInstalling the Batteries The eTrex Legend operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Rech