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eTrex Summit ® personal navigator ® owner’s manual...
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Your unit’ s serial number is in the battery compartment. Serial Number Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Summit. If you have any questions or com- ments regarding the use of the eTrex Summit you can visit our Web site or contact our...
Let the Fun Begin ........9 Setup Page ...........41-53 Introduction Make Yourself at Home ......10 Time Page ........41-42 Follow the Pointer ........11 Display and Units Pages ....... 43 You’ve Made It! ......... 12 Map Datums ......... 44 Table of Contents Dist/Speed and Elevation/VSPD Units ...
The eTrex Summit 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...
CAUTION: Use the eTrex Summit at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review Introduction 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 Summit to all available naviga- tion sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
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Do not mount the eTrex Summit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident or collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.
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.
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.
To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. teries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s instructions at 800-800-1020 or Garmin Europe at 44-1794-519944.
The eTrex Summit is a six ounce, 12-channel, handheld GPS receiver. It has a built-in Introduction GPS antenna and only 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 22 hours on two AA batteries in battery save mode (16 hours typical use).
The UP/DOWN buttons: Introduction • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust Contrast on SkyView Page Buttons • Zoom in and out on Map Page • Cycle through trip computer data • Cycle through elevation computer data The ENTER button: •...
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Installing the Batteries Introduction The eTrex Summit 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 Battery and Lanyand the back of the unit 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity. Installation Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.
Getting Started Getting Started The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic operation of the eTrex Summit. The Reference Section shows you how to use all of eTrex Summit’ s remaining features. Here We Go The First Step The eTrex Summit’ s GPS operates using information gathered from satellites. To initialize the unit’...
Calibrating the Electronic Compass Getting Started The eTrex Summit’ s Electronic Compass needs to be calibrated outdoors after the batteries have been changed, before using the unit for navigation. Failure to calibrate the Electronic Calibrating the Compass Compass can result in gross inaccuracy of the compass feature. To calibrate the compass: 1.
Selecting a Page Getting Started All of the information needed to operate the eTrex Summit is found on six main “pages” (or display screens). These pages are the SkyView, Map, Pointer, Trip Computer, Elevation, Page Basics and Menu. Simply press the PAGE button to switch between pages. PAGE PAGE PAGE...
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Map Page Basics Getting Started Page Basics Destination Waypoint Orientaion “You”; your Path to location Destination “Trail” Scale (track log) The Map Page On the Map Page, the UP and The Map Page shows where you (the animated figure) are located and provides a picture DOWN buttons are used to of where you are going.
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Pointer Page Basics Getting Started Waypoint (Location) Name Time to Straight Line Page Basics Destination Distance to the Destination Current Source Heading Direction Arrow Destination (follow this) Symbol Selectable Trip Compass Ring Data The Pointer Page On the Pointer Page, the UP and DOWN buttons are used to cycle The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination.
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Trip Computer Page Basics Getting Started Page Basics Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page displays information about your travels. It contains five data Press ENTER to access the fields. By default, these fields include an odometer (Trip Odom), your maximum speed Trip Computer ‘OPTIONS’.
Elevation Page Basics Getting Started Current Elevation Page Basics Rate of Ascent/Descent Scale Elevation Profile On the Elevation Page, the UP and DOWN buttons are used to cycle through Selectable a variety of user-selectable data. Data The Elevation Page The Elevation Page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and a profile of elevation changes over distance or time.
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Menu Page Basics Getting Started Page Basics Menu Options Time and Date Backlight On Battery Indicator Strength The Menu Page The Menu Page gives you access to the eTrex Summit’ s more advanced features. With the Menu Page you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs, cali- brate the electronic compass and altimeter, or access the system setup features.
Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation Getting Started Discovering the fun of using your eTrex Summit is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. In this brief exercise, you’ll mark your current location (your home Let the Fun Begin for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex Summit guide you back to where you started.
Renaming Your Waypoint Getting Started As mentioned earlier, the eTrex Summit assigns a numeric name at the time a waypoint is created. The assigned name can be easily changed to something more meaningful to help Make Yourself at Home identify the waypoint. The name can be up to six characters in length. For this exercise, you will name the waypoint “HOME”.
Guidance by Garmin Getting Started It is time to let the eTrex Summit guide you back to the waypoint we named ‘HOME’ using the GOTO function. The GOTO function provides you with a straight line navigation Follow the Pointer path to your selected destination.
Cancelling a GOTO Getting Started When you want to stop a GOTO: 1. Press the PAGE button to switch to the POINTER or MAP Page. Press ENTER. You’ve Made It! 2. Highlight ‘STOP NAVIGATION’ on the OPTIONS Page and press ENTER. Clearing a Cluttered Map Display After you have used the eTrex Summit a few times, the map display will become a bit messy from keeping track of your every move.
Reference SkyView Page This section will describe the features and use of the eTrex Summit in more detail than the Getting Started Section. Options SkyView Page Options In addition to the functions of the default SkyView Page as described on page 3, there is an ‘OPTIONS’...
Advanced SkyView Page Advanced SkyView Page Receiver Status Options Horizon Directly Overhead Signal Strength Indicators 45° Above (‘D’ indicates satellites functioning Horizon with WAAS differential correction. See page 56 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.
Map Page Options Map Page In addition to the Map Page basics described on page 4, there is a ‘MAP OPTIONS’ feature which allows you to customize the Map Page. The following options are available: Options • Orient Map Ahead/Northwards: When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving.
Pointer Page Options Pointer Page In addition to the basics covered on page 5, there are several other Pointer Page options: Options • Sight 'N Go: This feature allows the user to visually locate a landmark and lock its magnetic bearing.
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The Set Course option is an additional feature of Sight ‘N Go. It allows the user to visually Pointer Page locate a landmark, lock in a bearing to the point and begin navigation on that bearing. When using the Set Course feature the Pointer points the direction you need to navigate, Options and display the cross track or the amount you are off course from straight line navigation.
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You can also change the fields at the bottom of the Pointer Page to display different data: 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.
Trip Computer Page Options Trip Computer Page In addition to the basic features of the Trip Computer described on page 6, the following Trip Computer options are available: Options • Change Fields: The Trip Computer Page displays five fields of data at a time. The ‘CHANGE FIELDS’...
Trip Computer Page Trip Computer Data Fields • Off Course*— the distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. • Bearing* — the compass direction from your location to your destination. • Over’l Spd — (Overall Speed) the averaged speed since your last reset, including •...
Elevation Page Options Elevation Page In addition to the Elevation Page basics explained on page 7, there are several options that allow the user to customize the elevation profile display. Options ‘PLOT OVER TIME’ sets the elevation profile to display changes over a set period of time. To select ‘PLOT OVER TIME’: 1.
With the elevation profile set to ‘PLOT OVER DISTANCE’ you can set the distance using Elevation Page the ‘ZOOM DISTANCE’ option. You can set the profile to display data over .2 miles, .5 miles, 1 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, 15 miles, or 25 miles. Options To set Zoom Distance: 1.
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The ‘VIEW POINTS’ options allows you to scroll through the stored elevation profile and Elevation Page view a single point along the profile. When the pointer is stopped at a location along the profile the elevation, time of day and date the point was created are displayed. Options View Points: 1.
You can also change the data field along the bottom of the Elevation Page to display Elevation Page different data. TOTAL ASCENT—Total distance ascended. Data Fields TOTAL DESCENT—Total distance descended. AVG ASCENT—Average rate of ascent. AVG DESCENT—Average rate of descent. MAX ASCENT RATE—Maximum Ascent Rate.
Menu Page Selections Menu Page The Menu Page turns the eTrex Summit into a powerful navigation tool. With the Menu Page you can customize the display, transfer information from a computer to the eTrex Mark Waypoint Page Summit and back again, and manage and organize all of your waypoints. Now let’ s take a detailed look at each of the Menu Page selections.
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To change the elevation: Menu Page 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. Mark Waypoint Page 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the desired digit, then press ENTER. A selec- tion window appears.
Waypoints Page Menu 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 Waypoints Page all of the user waypoints. To select a waypoint: 1.
Review Waypoint Page Menu Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation, and location. You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, start Review Waypoint Page a GOTO, view Hunt/Fish and Sun/Moon information for the waypoint, and project a new waypoint using the selected waypoint as a reference.
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To change the elevation: Menu Page 1. Select a waypoint on the WAYPOINTS Page and press ENTER. The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears. Review Waypoint Page 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight the ‘ELEV’ field, then press ENTER. The ENTER CORRECT ELEVATION Page appears.
To delete a waypoint: Menu Page 1. Select a waypoint on the WAYPOINTS Page and press ENTER. The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears. Review Waypoint Page 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘DELETE’. Press ENTER. A confirmation mes- sage box appears asking if you really want to delete the waypoint.
Hunt & Fish Page Menu 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. Hunt/Fish and Sun/Moon To view the Hunt /Fish Page: Pages 1.
Using the Project feature, the eTrex Summit can create a waypoint at a specified distance Menu Page and bearing using an existing waypoint as a reference. You can change the name, symbol, and elevation on this page. Project Waypoint Page To project a waypoint: 1.
Routes Page Menu Page The eTrex Summit allows you to navigate using one of three methods: GOTO (discussed on page 11-12 and page 30), TracBack (discussed on page 38), and routes. Routes Page A route is a path of travel between two or more waypoints. The route feature allows the eTrex Summit to guide you from the first waypoint in the route to each successive waypoint until you reach your final destination.
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You can also plan a route using Garmin MapSource on a PC and upload the route to the eTrex Summit. See your Garmin dealer for more information on Use existing waypoints to create using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory and is not included with a route.
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Editing a Route Menu Page You can add and/or remove waypoints into an existing route. To insert a waypoint into a route: Routes Page 1. Press the PAGE button and switch to the MENU Page. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘ROUTES.’...
What is a Track Log? Menu Page The eTrex Summit draws an electronic “breadcrumb” trail on the Map Page as you travel. This breadcrumb trail is called the Track Log. The Track Log contains information about each Track Log Page point it plots along the way, including time, position, and elevation.
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To clear the current Track Log: Menu Page 1. With the MENU page displayed, highlight ‘TRACKS’ and press ENTER. The TRACK LOG Page will appear. Track Log Page 2. Highlight the ‘CLEAR’ button and press ENTER. 3. You will be asked ‘DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?’. Highlight ‘YES’ and press ENTER to clear the current Track Log.
There are four options that can be selected for a ‘SAVED TRACK’. These options are Menu Page ‘TRACBACK,’ ‘SHOW MAP,’ ‘ELEVATION,’ and ‘DELETE’. To start TracBack Navigation: Track Log Options 1. With the ‘TRACK LOG’ page displayed highlight a ‘SAVED TRACK’ and press ENTER. 2.
Track Setup Menu Page You can use the Track Setup page to customize the way the eTrex Summit records tracks. This page contains options for turning the track recording on or off, setting the record inter- Track Setup Page val, changing the track resolution, and turning the track wrap on and off. Recording—select ‘ON’...
Calibrating the Compass and Altimeter Menu Page The ‘CALIBRATE’ selection on the MENU Page allows the Electronic Compass and the Altimeter to be calibrated for the most accurate performance. Calibration Page The procedure for calibrating the Electronic Compass is covered on page 2. The compass must be calibrated every time that the batteries are changed.
If you selected ‘NO’—and you are tracking satellites, you will be asked ‘DO YOU WANT Setup Page TO USE CURRENT GPS ALTITUDE’? If you do highlight ‘YES’ and press ENTER. A message ‘CALIBRATION COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY’ will be displayed. Highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.
Time Zone Setup Page 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 8. Time Page UTC Offset You can use the UTC Offset field to manually set the eTrex Summit to match any time zone in the world.
Display Page Setup 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. Display and Units Pages To change the light timeout: 1.
The default datum in the eTrex Summit is WGS 84 (World Geodetic Survey, 1984). You to Garmin user-grid and user User should only change the datum if you are using maps or charts that specify a different datum datum information.
To change the Map Datum: Setup Page 1. From the MENU Page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The UNITS Page appears. Units Page 3.
Pressure Setup Page To change Pressure units: 1. From the MENU Page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Units Page 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The UNITS Page appears. 3.
- 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 2.0 data.
If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to Setup Page control a Garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your eTrex Summit. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select ‘User’ from the Beacon pop-up list to manu- Heading Page ally tune the receiver (you can also ‘scan’...
To set the switch-over speed: Setup Page 1. From the MENU Page, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select ‘HEADING’. Press ENTER. The HEADING Page Heading Page appears.
Due to errors introduced when map makers flatten the earth’ s sphere onto paper, not all Setup Page 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’ (GRID). But the difference is usually small enough that North Reference ‘Grid’...
System Page Setup Page The System Page shows you the current GPS mode, Compass mode, Altimeter ‘Auto Cal’ mode, and Software Version. You can choose from four modes of GPS operation: Normal, System Page WAAS, Battery Save, or Demo (Demonstration). •...
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Compass Setup Page The eTrex Summit allows you to turn the Electronic Compass on and off. Turning the compass off when not needed helps conserve battery power. System Page To turn the compass On/Off: 1. From the MENU Page, highlight ‘SETUP’, then press ENTER. The SETUP Page appears. 2.
Software Version The Software Page shows the eTrex Summit’ s current software version. To update the eTrex Summit’ s software, visit the Garmin Web site ( www.garmin.com ). The System Page shows you the software version, allowing you to update from Garmin’s Web site.
External power can only be applied using Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’s the Garmin Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interfaces: NMEA 0183 (versions 2.00-3.0), RTCM 104 (for DGPS corrections) and Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter P/N 010-10268-00;...
The global positioning system is a satellite-based navigation system consisting of a net- Appendix B work of 24 orbiting NAVSTAR satellites that are eleven thousand nautical miles in space and in six different orbital paths. The satellites are constantly moving, making two complete orbits around the Earth in less than 24 hours.
WAAS Capability Appendix C The eTrex Summit is capable of receiving WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) satel- lite 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 What is WAAS? also benefit from this system.
Does the eTrex Summit work anywhere in the world and in any weather? hddd.ddddd (degrees, decimal degrees) Yes. hddd o mm.mm How accurate is a Garmin GPS? hddd mm’ss.s British Grid The eTrex Summit is accurate to within 15 meters. Using differential techniques (WAAS), the Dutch Grid eTrex Summit can be as accurate as 1-5 meters.
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.
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NOTE: The Cigarette Lighter Adapter (part number 010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex Summit. This adapter is not interchangeable Carrying Case with the car power adapters designed for the Garmin VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.
DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through the ‘Data In’ line. The eTrex Summit may be hard-wired to a serial connector using the Data Cable (see your Garmin dealer or visit www.garmin.com for availablity). Refer to the wiring diagram and the eTrex Summit unit data connection illustrated above.
If the eTrex Summit does not turn on: Appendix G Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and if the battery terminals are clean. If it takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix: Troubleshooting 1. There may be large obstacles overhead. Move to a new location with a clear view of the sky.
Satellite Reception Tips Appendix H If the eTrex Summit has problems receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions. Reception Tips A. If you are using the eTrex Summit indoors: The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ appears. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘YES’.