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  • Page 1 eTrex / eTrex Camo ® ® personal navigator ® owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 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 changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your unit’ s serial number is in the battery compartment and on top of the box. Serial Number Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the eTrex you can visit our Web site at www.garmin.com . Introduction Product Registration...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...I-XII Product Registration ...i Table of Contents ...ii FCC Compliance ...iii Warnings and Cautions ... iv-v Consumer Limited Warranty ... vi Software License Agreement ... vii Maintenance ... viii GPS Cleaning ... viii Lens Cleaning ... viii Storage ...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance

    The eTrex 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 operated this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Cautions

    Introduction Warnings and Cautions  CAUTION: Use the eTrex at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the eTrex to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
  • Page 7 The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin eTrex is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

  • Page 8: Consumer Limited Warranty

    Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 9: Software License Agreement

    America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organiza- tion 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, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software of any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Introduction Maintenance Remove the batteries from your eTrex if you don’t expect to use it for several months. Be sure to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions on the proper care and handling of the batteries. viii GPS CLEANING The eTrex is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.

  • Page 11: Features

    The eTrex is a six ounce, 12-channel, handheld GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and five user-buttons. All buttons are located on either side of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won’t obstruct your view of the display. It runs for up to 16 hours on two AA batteries during typical use and up to 22 hours in battery save mode.

  • Page 12: Etrex Description

    Introduction eTrex Description Button DOWN Button ENTER/MARK Button External Power Data Connector Internal GPS Antenna PAGE Button POWER Button LCD Display (with backlight) Waterproof Case Battery Compartment...

  • Page 13: Buttons

    The UP/DOWN buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust Contrast on SkyView Page • Zoom in and out on Map Page • Cycle through trip computer data on Pointer Page The ENTER button: • Confirms data entry or menu selections •...

  • Page 14: Battery And Lanyard Installation

    Installing the Batteries Introduction The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit. To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring at the back Battery and Lanyard of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    The eTrex’ s GPS operates using information gathered from satellites. To initialize the unit’ s GPS receiver for the first time, take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the POWER button to turn the unit on. The Welcome Page appears for a few seconds, followed by the SkyView Page.

  • Page 16: Page Basics

    Getting Started Page Basics Status Message Location Accuracy Satellites (estimated) Satellite Signals “You”; Your Location Satellite Signal Strength Bar The SkyView Page Selecting a Page All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on five main “pages” (or dis- play screens).
  • Page 17 Map Page Basics Destination Waypoint Path to Destination Scale The Map Page The Map Page shows where you (the animated figure) are located and provides a picture of where you are going. As you travel, the animated figure “walks” and leaves a “breadcrumb trail”...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Page Basics On the Pointer Page, the UP and DOWN buttons are used to cycle through different trip data.  NOTE: The direction arrow and des- tination symbol only appear on the Pointer Page when you have started a GOTO, Route, or TracBack.
  • Page 19 Trip Computer Page Basics Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page displays information about your travels. It contains five data fields. By default, these fields include an odometer (Trip Odom), your maximum speed (Max Speed), your average moving speed (Moving Avg), the time you spent moving (Time - Moving) and the time you spent stopped (Time - Stop).

  • Page 20: Page Basics

    Getting Started Page Basics You can select your particular time zone on the TIME page. Menu Page Basics Menu Options Battery Strength Indicator The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex’ s more advanced features. With the Menu Page you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view Track Logs, or access the system setup features.

  • Page 21: Let The Fun Begin

    Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation Discovering the fun of using your eTrex is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. In this brief exercise, you will mark your current location (your home, for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex guide you back to where you started.

  • Page 22: Make Yourself At Home

    Getting Started Make Yourself at Home Edit Waypoint Name Map Page Renaming Your Waypoint As mentioned earlier, the eTrex assigns a numeric name at the time a waypoint is created. The assigned name can be easily changed to something more meaningful to help identify the waypoint.

  • Page 23: Follow The Pointer

    Guidance by Garmin It is time to let the eTrex guide you back to the waypoint we named ‘HOME’ using the GOTO function. The GOTO function provides you with a straight line navigation path to your selected destination. To start a GOTO: 1.

  • Page 24: You've Made It

    Getting Started You’ve Made It! Highlight STOP NAVIGATION and press ENTER on the Options Page to stop a GOTO. Cancelling a GOTO When you want to stop a GOTO: 1. Press the PAGE button to switch to the POINTER or MAP Page. Press ENTER. 2.

  • Page 25: Reference

    Reference This section describes the features and use of the eTrex in more detail than the Getting Started Section. SkyView Page Options In addition to the functions of the default SkyView Page as described on page 2, there is an ‘OPTIONS’...

  • Page 26: Advanced Skyview Page

    Advanced SkyView Page Options Advanced SkyView Page Options Advanced SkyView Page Receiver Status Directly Overhead Signal Strength Indicators (‘D’ indicates satellites functioning with WAAS differential correction. See page 44 for more information) The Advanced SkyView Page also has an ‘OPTIONS’ menu that can be activated by press- ing ENTER with the Advanced SkyView Page displayed.

  • Page 27: Map Page

    Map Page Options In addition to the Map Page basics described on page 3, there is a ‘MAP OPTIONS’ feature which allows you to customize the Map Page. The following options are available: • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards: When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving, and a figure icon indicates your current position.

  • Page 28: Pointer Page

    Pointer Page Options Pointer Page Options Pointer Page Options In addition to the basics covered on page 4, there are several other Pointer Page options: • Reset Max Speed: This option resets the Maximum Speed achieved during a trip. • Reset Trip: This option resets the trip time, trip distance (odometer), and average speed back to zero.
  • Page 29 The following data fields are available on the Pointer Page: Pointer Page Speed—like the speedometer in your car, ‘SPEED’ tells you how fast you are going regardless of whether or not you are on the right track. Options Average Speed—the average speed traveled since last trip reset. Max Speed—the maximum speed traveled since last reset.

  • Page 30: Trip Computer Page

    Trip Computer Page Options Press ENTER to access the Trip Computer ‘OPTIONS’. Trip Computer Page Options In addition to the basic features of the Trip Computer described on page 5, the following Trip Computer options are available: • Change Fields: The Trip Computer Page displays five fields of data at a time. The ‘CHANGE FIELDS’...

  • Page 31: Trip Computer Data Fields

    • Bearing*—the compass direction from your location to your destination. • Course*—the direction from your starting location to a destination. • Elevation—the measurement of height above mean sea level. • Final Dest*—(Final Destination) the last waypoint on your route. • Final Dist*—(Final Distance) the distance from your location to your destination.

  • Page 32: Menu Page

    Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page Remember that pressing and holding the ENTER button gives you the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page where you can mark a waypoint. Highlight the small flag symbol and press to activate the symbol selections. ENTER Menu Page Selections The Menu Page turns the eTrex into a powerful navigation tool.
  • Page 33 To change the elevation: 1. From the MARK WAYPOINT Page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘ELEV’ field, then press ENTER. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired digit, then press ENTER. A selec- tion window appears.

  • Page 34: Waypoints Page

    Menu Page Waypoints Page Waypoint Page MAKE SURE you want to delete all of the waypoints before you press ENTER! Waypoints Page The Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints in an alphanumeric list. From the Waypoints Page you can select a waypoint to edit, locate the nine nearest waypoints, or delete all of the user waypoints.

  • Page 35: Review Waypoint Page

    Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, and loca- tion. You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, start a GOTO, view Hunt/Fish and Sun/Moon information for the waypoint, and project a new waypoint using the selected waypoint as a reference.

  • Page 36: Review Waypoint

    Menu Page Review Waypoint Page The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page allows you to delete a waypoint. You can start a GOTO from the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page. To change the location (latitude/longitude): 1. From the REVIEW WAYPOINT page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘LAT/ LON’...

  • Page 37: Hunt/Fish And Sun/Moon

    Hunt & Fish Page The Hunt and Fish Page provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for the chosen location (waypoint) and date. To view the Hunt /Fish Page: 1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘HUNT/ FISH’.

  • Page 38: Project Waypoint Page

    Menu Page Project Waypoint Page Distance Field Bearing Field Project Waypoint Page Edit Number Page Using the Project feature, the eTrex can create a new waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as a reference. You can change the name, symbol, and elevation of the new waypoint on this page.

  • Page 39: Routes Page

    Routes Page The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods: GOTO (discussed on pages 9–10 and 22), TracBack (discussed on page 30), and routes. A route is a path of travel between two or more waypoints. The route feature allows the eTrex to guide you from the first waypoint in the route to each successive waypoint until you reach your final destination.
  • Page 40  You can also plan a route using Garmin MapSource on a PC and upload the route to the eTrex. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory and is not included with the eTrex).
  • Page 41 Editing a Route You can add and/or remove waypoints into an existing route. To insert a waypoint into a route: 1. Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘ROUTES.’ Press ENTER. 2 Select the desired route and press ENTER.

  • Page 42: Track Log Page

    Menu Page Track Log Page You need to save the Track Log first before you can use the TracBack feature. NOTE:  For effective use of the ‘Trac- Back’ feature, save the active track, then the Track Log BEFORE starting a new trip.
  • Page 43 To clear the current Track Log: 1. With the MENU page displayed, highlight ‘TRACKS’ and press ENTER. The TRACK LOG Page appears. 2. Highlight the ‘CLEAR’ button and press ENTER. 3. A message asks ‘DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?’ Highlight ‘YES’ and press ENTER to clear the current Track Log.
  • Page 44 Menu Page Track Log Page Options The ‘BEGIN’ point is the starting point of a saved a Track Log. ‘END’ is the last point that was saved. Each saved track has a ‘BEGIN’ and ‘END’ point for navigation. The ‘BEGIN-END’ pair imply the direction of the saved track.

  • Page 45: Menu

    Track Setup You can use the Track Setup page to customize the way the eTrex records tracks. This page contains the following options for recording tracks: Recording—select ‘ON’ to record tracks or ‘OFF’ to stop recording. Record Interval—set the type of interval for recording tracks: Distance, Time, or Auto. Resolution/Value—this field combines with the Record Interval to set how often you want the eTrex to record points along your track.

  • Page 46: Setup Page

    Setup Page Setup Page The Setup Page You can choose from eight time zones or select ‘other.’ Setup Page The Setup Page allows you to customize the eTrex. On the Setup Page you can change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units. You can also change the time format, north reference, operating mode, display contrast, and display back light timeout.

  • Page 47: Time Page

    Time Zone The Time Zone field can be set to any one of eight pre-programmed zones. To change the time zone, follow the steps given on page 6. UTC Offset You can use the UTC Offset field to manually set the eTrex to match any time zone in the world.

  • Page 48: Display Page

    Setup Page Display and Units Pages You can set the backlight to stay on all the time, but watch your battery power! The Units Page allows you match the units of the eTrex to the units of a unique paper map you may be using.

  • Page 49: Position Format

    User Datum Setup allow you to configure the eTrex for compatibility with custom designed grids. We recom- mend surfing the net for links to Garmin user-grid and user User datum information. There are Datum also excellent navigation and User Grid...

  • Page 50: North Reference

    Setup Page Units Page You can select statute, nautical, or metric units of measurement from the ‘UNITS’ page. You can select True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User-Defined north reference grids. To change the Map Datum: 1. From the MENU Page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘SETUP.’ Press ENTER. 2.
  • Page 51 The eTrex bearings will correspond to a compass if the eTrex is set to magnetic north. Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth’ s sphere onto paper, not all of the grid lines drawn on the map point exactly to the north pole, so the north indicated by the grid lines is called ‘Grid North’...

  • Page 52: Units

    - the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a PC. • GARMIN DGPS - allows DGPS input using a Garmin beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning. • NMEA OUT - supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.0 data.

  • Page 53: Interface Page

    If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21) directly from your eTrex. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select ‘User’ from the Beacon pop-up list to manually tune the receiver (you can also ‘scan’...

  • Page 54: System Page

    ‘DEMO’ mode, but you can simulate many of the unit’s functions. If you select the ‘DEMO’ mode, a window appears asking you to verify that you want to turn the GPS receiver off (this does not power off the unit). To do so, press ENTER. To select an operating mode: 1.

  • Page 55: Setup

    Software Version The Software Page shows the eTrex’ s current software version. To update the eTrex’ s software, visit the Garmin Web site ( www.garmin.com ). Defaults The ‘DEFAULTS’ option resets all of the ‘SYSTEM’ setting to the factory defaults.

  • Page 56: Appendices

    Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. External power can only be applied using the Garmin Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter P/N 010-10268-00; this cable contains a voltage regulator). Modifications or other applications will void the product warranty.

  • Page 57: Appendix B - What Is Gps

    I.D. code. We refer to satellites by their PRN (pseudo-random number), from 1 through 32, and this is the number displayed on a GPS receiver to indicate which satellite(s) we are receiving. Ephemeris data contains important information such as satellite status (healthy or unhealthy), and the current date and time.

  • Page 58: Appendix C - What Is Waas

    Appendix C What is WAAS? WAAS Capability The eTrex is capable of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satellite signals. WAAS is an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) funded project to improve the overall accuracy and integrity of the GPS signal for aviation use, but land/sea based users may also benefit from this system.

  • Page 59: Appendix D - Faqs

    Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world and in any weather? Yes. How accurate is a Garmin GPS? The eTrex is accurate to within 15 meters. Using differential techniques (WAAS), the eTrex can be as accurate as 1-5 meters.

  • Page 60: Appendix E - Accessories

    Accessories Appendix E See your Garmin dealer or visit www.garmin.com for availability. Manuals Accessories *Owner’ s Manual ... Part No. 190-00396-00 *Quick Start Guide ... Part No. 190-00396-01 Bracket Mounts Automotive Mounting Bracket ...Part No. 010-10274-00 Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash.
  • Page 61 NOTE: The Cigarette Lighter Adapter (part number 010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with the car power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.

  • Page 62: Appendix F - Wiring Diagram

    PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (map datum), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the ‘Data In’ line. The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the eTrex. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used, but may not cor- rectly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit.

  • Page 63: Appendix G - Reception Tips

    Satellite Reception Tips If the eTrex has problems receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions. A. If you are using the eTrex indoors: The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ appears. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘YES.’ Press ENTER. The message disappears. Go outside.

  • Page 64: Index

    Index Accessories 46, 47 Activating a Route 26 Advanced SkyView 11, 12 Angle 38 Backlight 1, 11, 34 Basic SkyView 1, 2 Batteries viii, xii Battery Cover xii Battery Save 40 Battery Strength Indicator 6 Bearing 13, 15, 17 Bearing Line 13 Buttons xi Capabilities ix Clearing the Track Log 10, 29...
  • Page 65 Language 41 Lanyard xii LAT/LON 17 Latitude 7, 17, 19, 22 Lens Cleaning viii Location 15, 17 Longitude 7, 17, 19, 22 Magnetic North 36 Maintenance viii MapSource 26 Map Datum 35, 36 Map Orientation 3, 12 Map Page 3, 13 Map Scale 3 Mark Waypoint 7, 18, 19 Max Speed 15, 17...
  • Page 66 Index Time Moving 17 Of Day 17 Stopped 17 Total 17 Time Format 32 Time Page 32, 33 Time Remaining 17 Time Zone 6, 33 Total Time 17 To Course 17 TracBack 4, 30 Tracks 28, 29, 30, 31, ix Track Log 3, 10, 28 Track Page Options 30 Track Setup 31...
  • Page 68 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.

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