Garmin eTrex Legend H Quick Reference Manual page 2

eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
QUIT/PAGE
IN/OUT ZOOM
ENTER/
POWER/
ROCKER
Backlight
MENU/FIND
IN/oUt Zoom keys
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
highlighted slider.
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Key Functions
MeNU/FIND key
Press and release to view the Options Menu for the current page.
Press and hold to display the Find Menu.
eNteR/RoCKeR key
Rock up, down, right, or left to move through lists; highlight
fields, on-screen buttons, or icons; move the map panning arrow.
Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or
confirm on-screen messages.
Press in and hold at any time to mark your current location as a
waypoint.
QUIt/PAGe key
Press to cycle through the main pages.
Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista H only).
PoWeR/Backlight key
Press and hold to turn on or off.
Press and release for backlighting or to view time, date, and
battery capacity.
Installing the Batteries
The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use
Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover by turning the
locking ring ¼ turn counter-clockwise
and removing the cover.
2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover.
To select the battery type:
1. Press MENU twice > Setup.
2. Select System > Battery Type.
3. Select the battery type.
Note: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the
eTrex Legend H or Vista H for several months. Stored data is not
lost when batteries are removed.
To extend battery life:
• Turn off the GPS when not using the eTrex for navigation.
• Decrease the level of the backlight by quickly pressing and
releasing the PoWeR key.
Getting Started
To turn the eTrex on and off:
Press and hold POWER.
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and
down to decrease.
To acquire GPS satellite signals:
1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and
trees.
2. Turn the eTrex on. Acquiring satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals,
"Acquiring Satellites" appears until enough signals are acquired
to fix its location.
Using the Status Bar:
The Battery Power icon
shows the remaining power
as the battery is depleted. The
external power icon is shown when the unit is powered
externally. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or
acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained, and a 3D fix
is attained.