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Garmin eTrex Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 eTrex ® personal navigator ™ owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of Garmin Ltd. Garmin Ltd. hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    8-digit serial number, it can be found inside the battery compartment. Thanks for choosing the Garmin eTrex. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the eTrex you can visit our web site (www.garmin.com) or contact...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Introduction... 1-8 Contents Welcome ... 1 Warnings and Cautions ... 3 FCC Compliance Statement ... 4 Features... 5 Buttons... 6 Description... 7 Accessories ... 8 Installing the Batteries ... 8 Getting Started ... 9-17 Satellite Page Basics ... 10 Map Page Basics ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision.

  • Page 6: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Consult an authorized Garmin dealer or other quali- fi ed service technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This...

  • Page 7: Features

    GPS provides other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination, and more. From these basic features, your Garmin GPS can provide one more critical benefi t; peace of mind, because, with GPS you know where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going.
  • Page 8 Introduction eTrex Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page • Zoom in and out on Map Page • Cycle through trip data on NavigationPage The ENTER Button: •...

  • Page 9: Buttons

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

  • Page 10: Accessories

    MapSource Map Data CD-ROMs An excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your PC using a back- ground map and downloading them to your eTrex. See your Garmin dealer for MapSource details. Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic operation of the eTrex. The Reference Section shows you how to use all of the eTrex’s remaining features. The First Step The eTrex operates on information gathered from satellites. To gather this information, take your eTrex outside and fi...

  • Page 12: Satellite Page Basics

    Started Getting Page Basics The “READY TO NAVIGATE” message must appear before you can begin using your eTrex to navigate. Pressing ENTER on the Advanced Skyview Page also offers the options of Orienting the Sky Ahead or Northward, Setup Display (backlighting/ contrast), and returning to Normal Skyview.

  • Page 13: Map Page Basics

    Map Page Basics Destination Waypoint Path to Destination Scale The Map Page The Map Page shows where you are (the animated fi gure) and provides a real picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated fi gure “walks”) and leaves a “trail”...

  • Page 14: Navigation Page Basics

    Started Getting Page Basics On the Navigation Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through different trip data. The eTrex is not a magnetic compass. You must be moving in order for it to track your movement. Navigation Page Basics Waypoint (Location) Name Time to reach...

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    Main Menu Basics Battery Capacity The Main Menu Page The Main Menu gives you access to the eTrex’ s more advanced features. With the Main Menu you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs or access the system setup features. Information on all these advanced features is included in the reference section of this manual.

  • Page 16: Creating A Waypoint

    Started Getting Let the Fun Begin! You’ll fi nd the MARK option on the ‘MENU’ Page. The Elevation and Posi- tion Coordinates are displayed at the bottom of the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page and the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page. This completes a basic explanation of the page features of the eTrex.

  • Page 17: Edit Waypoints

    To change the waypoint name: 1. On the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name ‘001’. 2. Press ENTER. The ‘EDIT WAYPOINT NAME’ Page appears. 3. Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the letter selections.

  • Page 18: Heading In The Right Direction

    When the arrow points straight up as shown, you’re on track! Guidance by Garmin The eTrex guides you to a destination using a GOTO (GOTO means GOing TO a destination in a direct line). Now let’ s use the GOTO feature and the Navigation Page to travel back to our starting location.

  • Page 19: Cancelling A Goto

    The destination name, distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top of the screen. The speed you are traveling is shown at the bottom of the screen. When you are nearing to your destination, the eTrex will display the message “ARRIV- ING DESTINATION”.

  • Page 20: Reference

    Reference Map Page Options Selecting ‘Orient Map Ahead’ from the Map Page options orients the map to the direction you are moving. When you select ‘Orient Map Northward’ the fi gure icon is replaced by a ‘direction’ triangle. The tip of the triangle tells you the general direction you are moving.

  • Page 21: Navigation Page Options

    You will notice on the Map Page the little grey “man”. The man stands still when you are not moving, he moves when you move, and a blinking “?” means the eTrex has lost satellite reception (weak signals). You should relocate the eTrex or move to a place that has a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    Reference Main Menu Selections The ‘ MAIN MENU’ Page allows you to customize the eTrex’s features. Remember that pressing and holding the ENTER Button displays your location on the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page. Bearing—the compass direction from your location to a destination.
  • Page 23 To change the location (position coordinates): 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘MARK’. Press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the ‘POSITION COORDINATES’...

  • Page 24: Waypoints Page

    Reference Waypoints Page The nine closest waypoints appear in a list showing their name and the distance from your location (four shown here). 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 alphabetical order for easy selection.

  • Page 25: Review Waypoint Page

    Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (just like on the Mark Waypoint Page). You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, and start a GOTO. To delete a waypoint: 1.
  • Page 26 Reference Review Waypoint Page The ‘PROJECT WAYPOINT’ Page The ‘EDIT NUMBER’ Page Using the Project feature can create a waypoint at a specifi ed distance and bearing using a new or existing waypoint as a reference. This works best when using a map and compass to determine distance and bearing.

  • Page 27: Routes

    ‘Route’ and Route Page The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods: • GOTO • Route • TracBack The GOTO method of navigation was briefl y discussed on page 16. The Route feature and the GOTO feature are comparable in that they both guide you to destination waypoints.
  • Page 28 2. Plan a ‘ROUTE’ in MapSource “Save To Device” to download 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). In either case, you can navigate to a destination using ‘ROUTE’...
  • Page 29 To insert a waypoint into an existing route: 1. From the Route page, press the UP or DOWN Button to select the entry point for the new way- point. Stop at the waypoint on the route list that you want to follow the new waypoint or use the last open slot if you want the new point at the end of the route.
  • Page 30 Reference Track Logs You need to save the track log fi rst before you can use the TracBack feature. ‘CLEAR’ the track log before starting a new trip. What is a Track Log? The eTrex draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’...

  • Page 31: Track Logs

    To save a track for navigation later: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘TRACKS’. Press ENTER. The ‘TRACK LOG’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SAVE’ and press ENTER.

  • Page 32: Tracks

    Reference Track Logs The ‘BEGIN’ point is the point defi ning the starting point when saving a track log. ‘END’ is the last point that was saved. Each saved track will always have a ‘BEGIN’ and ‘END’ point for navigation. The ‘BEGIN-END’...

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex. From the Setup Menu 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. Time Page The ‘Time’...

  • Page 34: Time Zone

    Reference Setup Menu UTC stands for ‘Coordinated Universal Time’ and replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the World standard for time in 1986. It is based on atomic measurements rather than the earth's rotation. The Daylight Savings time options. Time Zone The time zone can be set to any one of thirty pre-programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset fi...

  • Page 35: Units Page

    Display Page The Display Page allows you to set the display backlight timeout (On all the time, 15 or 30 seconds, and 1 or 2 minutes) and the display contrast. To change the Light Timeout: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page.

  • Page 36: Map Datums

    These pages allow you to confi gure the eTrex for compatibility with custom designed grids. We recommend surfi ng the net for links to Garmin user-grid and user datum information. There are also excellent navigation and GPS articles available on-line which will enhance your overall knowledge of GPS.

  • Page 37: Units Of Measure

    To 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 the UP or DOWN Buttons to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’ Page appears.
  • Page 38 Reference Units of Measure ‘MAGNETIC’ north is the default north reference setting. North 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 North is the direction from any location on the earth’...

  • Page 39: Interface Page

    Below is a description of each format: • Garmin - the proprietary format used to exchange way- point, 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.

  • Page 40: System Page

    (when using alkaline batteries). If ‘Garmin DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected, additional fi elds 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’...
  • Page 41 GPS off (the unit’ s GPS receiver will turn off and stop tracking satellites, but the unit itself will not power off). To do so, press ENTER. Congratulations! You now know all there is to know about the Garmin eTrex. Reference Battery Save The eTrex’s batteries will last up to 22 hours in ‘BATTERY SAVE’...

  • Page 42: Appendices

    The temperature rating for the eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline bat teries can rupture at high temperatures. External power can only be applied using the Garmin Auto Power Adapter or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter (This cable contains a voltage regula tor).

  • Page 43: Appendix B What Is Gps

    GPS - the Global Positioning System - is a navigation revolution. It’ s a technology that pinpoints a user’ s location anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, regardless of the weather. Designed by the United States’ Department of Defense for use by the military, the GPS System was made available to civilians for use in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets.

  • Page 44: Appendix C Satellite Reception Tips

    Appendices Appendix C Reception Tips Clouds and weather do not affect the operation of the eTrex! Satellite Reception Tips The basic steps in getting the eTrex ‘ready to navigate’ was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems with receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions.
  • Page 45 C. You are not indoors, but you have moved hundreds of miles/km since you last used your eTrex: 1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER. 2.

  • Page 46: Appendix D: Time Offset Chart

    Appendices Appendix D Time Offset º 0 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º 5 º...

  • Page 47: Appendix E Wiring Diagram

    DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the ‘Data In’ line. The Garmin GBR 21 and GBR 23 is the recom- mended beacon receiver for use with the eTrex. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used, but may not correctly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit.

  • Page 48: Appendix F Troubleshooting

    See page 34. NOTE: The Auto Power Adapter converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with auto power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.

  • Page 49: Appendix Gfaqs

    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 without the DoD-imposed Selective Availability (S/A). Using differ- ential techniques, the eTrex can be as accurate as 1-5 meters.
  • Page 50 Appendices Appendix G FAQs What Grid Formats does the eTrex Support? hddd.ddddd (degrees, decimal degrees) hddd mm.mm (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes) hddd mm’ss.s (degrees, minutes, seconds, decimal seconds) British Grid Dutch Grid Finnish KKJ27 Grid German Grid Irish Grid Maidenhead MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) New Zealand Qatar Grid...

  • Page 51: Appendix H Index

    Appendices Appendix H Accessories 8 Index Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 19 Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 39 Battery Save Mode 39 Beacon Receiver 37, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 27 Compass 12 Course Line 18 Data Entry 34...
  • Page 52 Appendices Appendix H I/O Formats 37-38 Index Interface Page 37 Installing the Batteries 8 Latitude/Longitude 14, 21 Location 20 Low Battery 38 Main Menu 13 Map Datum 33, 34, 35 Map Display 17 Map Orientation 18 Map Page 11, 18 Map Scale 11 MapSource CD 8, 36 Maps 33...
  • Page 53 Appendices Appendix H Satellite Page 9, 10 Index Satellite Reception 10, 42-43 Setup Menu 31-39 Signal Strength Bar 10 Software Version 38 Specifi cations 40 Speed 19 Stop Navigation 18, 19 System Page 38-39 Time Format 31 Time Offset Chart 44 Time Zones 13, 44 Tracback Navigation 30-31 Track Logs 17, 28-30, 48...

  • Page 54: 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 respon- sible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 56 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your Garmin product, visit the Garmin web site at: www.garmin.com. © 2000-2003 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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