Garmin GPS Kit User Manual

owner’smanualeTrexpersonal navigator© 2000 GARMIN CorporationGARMIN International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.GARMIN (Eu

8IntroductionAccessoriesStandard AccessoriesLanyard... Part No. 013-00052-00Provides convenient method for carryin

9Here We Go. . .The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic op-eration of the eTrex. The Reference Section shows you how to useall of eTre

10Selecting a PageAll of the information needed to operate the eTrex isfound on four main “pages” (or display screens). Thesepages are the Satellite,

11Page BasicsMap Page BasicsThe Map Page shows where you are (the animatedfigure) and provides a real picture of where you are going.As you travel (th

12The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination.When you’re moving with no particular destination inmind, the Pointer Page shows you your moving d

13Page BasicsMenu Page BasicsThe Menu Page gives you access to eTrex’s moreadvanced features. With the Menu Page you can do neatthings like customize

14Let the FunBegin!This completes a basic explanation of the page featuresof the eTrex. Now let’s have some fun.Discovering the FunDiscovering the fun

15Edit WaypointsTo change the waypoint name:1. On the MARK WAYPOINT page, press the UP orDOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name‘001’.2. Press ENTE

16Now let’s use the GOTO feature and the Pointer Pageto travel back to our starting location.Guidance by GARMINThe eTrex guides you to a destination u

17You’ve MadeIt!The destination name, distance to the destination andtime to reach your destination are displayed at the top ofthe screen. The speed

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18IntroductionThis section covers the remaining features of the eTrexthat were not covered in the Getting Started section.Map Page OptionsIn addition

19Pointer Page OptionsIn addition to the Pointer Page basics that were coveredon page 12, the following Pointer Page options areavailable:• Reset Max

20Sunset—the time of sunset at your present location.Trip Time—the total time you have traveled since thelast trip reset.Trip Odometer—like the odomet

21Mark Waypoint PageThe ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ page allows you to change thewaypoint symbol, name, and location (latitude andlongitude). The information on

22Waypoints PageThe Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints inalphabetical order for easy selection. It also allows you toselect nine of the ‘N

23To start a GOTO:1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ page, press the UP orDOWN button and highlight ‘GOTO’. Press theENTER button. The ‘GOTO’ is activated wi

24‘Route’ and Route PageThe eTrex allows you to navigate using one of threemethods:• GOTO• Route• TracBackThe GOTO method of navigation was brieflydis

25There are two ways to create a route:1. Use existing waypoints that reside in the eTrex.Choose ‘ROUTE’ on the Menu Page, then add awaypoint into the

26To activate a route:1. Press the PAGE button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page.Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘ROUTE’.Press ENTER. The ‘ROUTE

27‘TracBack’ Navigation and the Tracks Page‘TracBack’ allows you to return along a traveled pathwithout marking any waypoints. The eTrex draws a ‘tra

1IntroductionOn Your Mark...Let the Fun Beginfun (noun):1. A source of enjoyment, amusement, orpleasure.2. Enjoyment; amusement: have fun at theparty.

28To delete all tracks:1. On the Track Log Page, Press the UP or DOWN buttonand highlight ‘DELETE ALL’. Press ENTER. Theverification window appears.2.

29You may not remember the original direction of thesaved track, but by using ‘BEGIN’ or ‘END’, you can alwaysselect where you want to “TracBack to” w

30Time ZoneThe time zone can be set to any one of eight pre-programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time Offsetvalue in the UTC offset field below the

31Display PageThe Display Page allows you to set the displaybacklight timeout (on all the time, 15 or 30 seconds, and1 or 2 minutes) and the display c

32Position FormatThe default position format (and the one most commonlyused) for the eTrex is latitude and longitude in degrees andminutes (hdddº mm.m

33To change the Map Datum:1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Use th

34North Reference‘Reference’ refers to the orientation of a map’s grid.Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with‘True North’. True Nort

35Interface PageThe Interface Page allows you to connect and usedevices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS)beacon receivers to the eTrex.Inp

36If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected,additional fields are provided to control a GARMINdifferential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21) dir

37Battery SaveWhen the eTrex is in ‘BATTERY SAVE’ mode, the GPSreceiver is turned on and off alternatively to conserve power.To select battery save mo

2Table ofContentsIntroductionIntroduction... 1-8Getting Started ...

38AppendicesAppendix ASpecificationsPhysicalCase: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30

39AppendicesGPS - the Global Positioning System - is anavigation revolution. It’s a technology that pinpoints auser’s location anywhere in the world,

40Satellite Reception TipsThe basic steps in getting the eTrex ‘ready to navigate’was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems withreceiving satel

411. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES.ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press theUP or DOWN button and highlight ‘NO’. PressENTER.2. eTrex th

42Appendix DTime OffsetThe table below gives approximate UTC time offset forvarious longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight savingstime, add one ho

43Appendix EWiringDiagramInterface formats are selected from the SETUP Page.The input/output lines on your eTrex are RS-232 compat-ible, allowing easy

44eTrex does not turn on:1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and that thebattery terminals are clean.It takes more than 10 minute

45Can I use the eTrex indoors?No. The DEMO mode is available, but we suggest that only dealers use it.Do I need to subscribe to a service to use the e

46Grid Formats (con’t):Swiss GridTaiwan GridUser Defined GridUTM/UPS (Universal Transfer Mercator/Universal Polar Stereographic)W Malaysian RCan I tur

47Appendix HIndexAAccessories... 8Auto Zoom...

3WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle,it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrexto secure the GPS unit so that i

48Appendix HIndexHHeading...19II/O Format...

49Appendix HIndexSSatellite Page...9, 10Satellite Reception...

50WarrantyWarrantyGARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.

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owner’smanualeTrexpersonal navigator© 2000 GARMIN CorporationGARMIN International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.GARMIN (Eu

4IntroductionFCC ComplianceStatementThe eTrex complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits forClass B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses,and c

5IntroductioneTrex FeaturesThe eTrex is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPSreceiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and only five user-buttons. All

6eTrex ButtonsIntroductionOperating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button!The POWER Button:• Turns the unit on and off• Turns the display backli

7IntroductioneTrexDescriptionDOWNButtonUP ButtonENTERButtonExternal Powerand Data Connector(top rear)InternalGPS AntennaLCD Display(with backlight)POW