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  • Page 1 eTrexVenture personal navigator ® owner’s manual reference guide...
  • Page 2 ® Garmin , AutoLocate trademarks, eTrex Venture™, and MapSource™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. December 2002 Part Number 190-00203-00 Rev. D ®...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Venture. To get the most from your new eTrex Venture, take time to read through this owner’ s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into three sections.
  • Page 4 Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex Venture complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...

  • Page 5: Warnings And Precautions

    Do not mount the eTrex Venture over air bag panels or in the fi eld of air bag deployment.
  • Page 6 Do not store the eTrex Venture where prolonged expo- sure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints, routes, etc., is retained in...

  • Page 7: Software License Agreement

    Water Immersion The eTrex Venture is waterproof to IEC Standard 529 IPX7. The internal electronics case can withstand immer- sion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes although water will enter the battery compartment. Prolonged submer- sion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to remove the batteries and dry out the battery compartment before reuse.

  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work- manship 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 responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 9: Product Registration

    Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your eTrex Venture handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page. Serial Number Use this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside the battery compartment) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    The Main Pages Main Page Basics ...4 Satellite The Main Page ...5 Options ...6-7 Navigating Navigating with eTrex Venture...8 The Main Page ...9-10 Options ...11-15 Using the Pan Map Option ...12 Stop Navigation ...13 Hide/Show Navigation Status ...13 Hide/Show Data Fields ...13 Setup ...14-15...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Before you begin to explore the eTrex Venture’ s operat- ing features, you should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Venture, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Venture immediately.

  • Page 12: Features And Button Function

    The FIND button: • Press to access the Find Menu NOTE: The eTrex Venture is designed to be held and operated in the left hand, but it can be held and operated using the right hand as well to suit your preference.

  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    Installing the Batteries The eTrex Venture operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are placed into the back of the unit. Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed.

  • Page 14: Main Page Basics

    Map Page(2) Navigation Page(3) Trip Computer(4) Satellite Page(1) All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Venture can be found on fi ve main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page.

  • Page 15: Satellite

    Status Window Inner Ring (Satel- lites within 45° angle from vertical) Signal Strength bars The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking, tells you when the unit is ready for navigation, and shows your location coordinates. The Skyview graphic represents a view looking up at the sky from your current location showing satellites and their assigned numbers.

  • Page 16: Options

    2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the ‘Use With GPS Off’ option and then press it in to activate. The eTrex Venture stops tracking satellites and should not be used for navigation. However, the next time you turn the unit on, it returns to Normal GPS operation.

  • Page 17: Options

    The eTrex Venture relies on satellite signals to provide navigational guidance, so getting a clear view of the sky is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover.

  • Page 18: Navigating

    There are three methods of navigating when using the eTrex Venture and each is graphically displayed on the Map Page. Goto - A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, and Point of Interest).

  • Page 19: Map

    (“trail”) of your movements. The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit, because Garmin MapSource Points of Interest data has been downloaded to the unit from the mapping program on the optional CD-ROM.
  • Page 20 In many instances the map displays an ‘ Accuracy Circle’ surrounding the ‘ Position Icon’. The eTrex Venture uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.

  • Page 21: Options

    Map Page options allow a variety of operating and custom features for your eTrex Venture. Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same time. Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected, such as Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields.

  • Page 22: Using The Pan Map Option

    Options Map Page with Panning Arrow Highlighted Map Item Map Item Information Using the Pan Map Option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display.

  • Page 23: Stop Navigation

    Stop Navigation The ‘Stop Navigation’ option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto, Route or Track in progress, called a TracBack. To stop navigation: 1. Select ‘Stop Navigation’ and then press in on the THUMB STICK. When there is no active navigation, the ‘Stop Naviga- tion’...

  • Page 24: Setup

    Setup Map Options Page Setup Tracks Setup Map Features Setup Text Setup (Continued) Final ETA Final ETE Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg. Speed Pointer Speed (For defi nitions, see Appendix C, pages 52-53.) The ‘ Setup Map’ option displays the fi ve Map Setup Pages, each accessed by an on-screen button.

  • Page 25: The Measure Distance Option

    Map Features - Points of Interest, Waypoints , Scale options; ‘Off’, ‘Auto’, or 20 ft.-500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales. Text - Points of Interest, Waypoints, Text sizes;...

  • Page 26: Navigation

    GPS Receiver and the approximate accuracy of your current position. The Compass Ring displays your heading while you are moving, but the data fi elds at the bottom of the page will not display any destination related data, such as Estimated Time of Arrival.

  • Page 27: Options

    Navigation Page The options include: Stop Navigation - “Grayed out” unless you are navigating on a Goto, Track, or Route. Bearing Pointer/ Course Pointer - Toggles between Bearing (always directed at destination) and Course (distinctive with dots across center of compass, shows amount of correction needed to be back on course.) Big Numbers/ Big Compass - toggles to display data fi...

  • Page 28: Options

    Navigation Options Navigation Page Data Fields Options Menu (The slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi-page list of options.) Your current position can be displayed in two different posi- tion formats at the same time To Setup the Navigation Page: 1.

  • Page 29: Trip Computer

    The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fi elds are shown in the illustration. By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page, you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs.

  • Page 30: Options

    Trip Computer Options Trip Computer Page Reset Options Menu Useful when starting a new trip to clear old data. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel. The Option Menu for this page provides the fol- lowing options: Reset, Big Numbers, and Restore Defaults.
  • Page 31 Trip Computer Page Data Fields The list of data fi eld options with defi nitions is in Appendix C, pages 52-53. Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Heading Location (lat/lon) Location (selected)

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    Main Menu The Main Page The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Venture’ s advanced features. From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints; fi nd map items such as cities, Points of Interest, etc.; create routes; save tracks; setup system operating features;...

  • Page 33: Using The Main Menu

    The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Venture feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Venture operation. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page.
  • Page 34 Main Menu Mark Mark Waypoint Page Map Symbol List The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a fl ag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol.

  • Page 35: Mark Options

    To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: 1. With the Pan Map feature active, move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the THUMB STICK. 2.

  • Page 36: Projecting A Waypoint

    Main Menu Mark Options Enter Distance and Bearing to Project a Waypoint Waypoint Symbol Field Waypoint Name Field Using the keyboard to edit Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item.

  • Page 37: Find Options

    To delete a waypoint: 1. Use the Find feature to display the waypoint. 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of the page, highlight the ‘Delete Waypoint’ button and then press on the THUMB STICK. To save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints: 1.

  • Page 38: Finding A Waypoint

    Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Venture can be found by selecting the “Waypoint’ option from the Find Menu. You can fi nd a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’...

  • Page 39: Finding A Favorite

    Finding a Favorite Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status, as they are frequently used or have other special signifi cance. The process for fi nding favorite waypoints from the ‘Favorites’ list is the same as fi...

  • Page 40: Finding A Point Of Interest

    You can use the Find Points of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have transferred a MapSource Points of Interest map to the eTrex Venture’ s map database otherwise this option displays grayed out and is not functional.
  • Page 41 In many instances, these categories are subdivided into types, such as in the instance of Food & Drink. When you select Food and Drink from the list of catego- ries, you are then presented with a list of types which includes ‘All Types’...

  • Page 42: Using A Goto

    Main Menu Find Options Information Page Navigation Page A Map Page Goto Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination, (waypoint, city, or point of interest). Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item, use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for guidance.

  • Page 43: Routes Options

    Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The eTrex Venture stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modi- fi ed from the Route Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu.

  • Page 44: Editing A Route

    Main Menu Routes Options A Route Options Menu Routes List With Two Copied Routes Copied Routes have a ‘1’ Suffi x Delete Route Prompt Editing a Route To remove all waypoints: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu.
  • Page 45 To review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight ‘Review’ and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page. 3.
  • Page 46 Main Menu Routes Options Moving a Route Waypoint by clicking and dragging. Map Page Route Options Adding a Route Waypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page To move a route waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint.

  • Page 47: Navigating A Route

    3. Drag the line to a map item or other location where you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page displays. Press the on-screen ‘OK’ button to save the new waypoint, then press it again after returning to the Route Map.

  • Page 48: Data Fields For The Route Page

    Main Menu Routes Options Data Field Options Menu Distance to Point vs Leg Distance. To view Leg informa- tion, highlight the end waypoint on a leg. 3. Move to the Map Page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4.
  • Page 49 ‘ Track Log’. The Track Log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The eTrex Venture uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track. The ‘ TracBack’ feature allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints.

  • Page 50: Tracks Options

    Main Menu Tracks Options Saved Track Page Save Track Options TracBack Options Track Log Setup Menu Record Method Options If you choose Auto-record, you can set the recording interval from More to Least Often. You can set recording intervals for Time or Distance as desired.

  • Page 51: Time Page

    The Setup Menu The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Venture to your personal preferences. You can choose time settings, units of measure, display backlighting and contrast settings, heading measurement, interface options and system operating mode. By highlighting the icons on the Setup Menu and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK the Setup Page for each of the menu items.

  • Page 52: Setup Options

    Main Menu Setup Options Units Page Position Format Options Menu Map Datum Options Menu Elevation Options Distance/Speed Options Units Page The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. To learn more about these subjects, visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http:// www.nima.mil or inquire at your library.

  • Page 53: Display Page

    Display Page You can adjust the amount of time that the backlight- ing feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast. Backlighting Timeout - Choose from Stays On, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two minutes before timing out. Contrast Adjustment - Can be adjusted from light to dark using the slider adjacent to the contrast bar.

  • Page 54: Interface Page

    None - Provides no interfacing capabilities. If ‘Garmin DGPS’ or ‘RTCM in/NMEA Out’ format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21 & GBR 23) directly from your unit. Tuning is automatic with ‘Scan’...

  • Page 55: System Page

    System Page The System Setup Page allows you to change: GPS - Choose one of the four GPS options other than ‘Normal’ to signifi cantly save battery power. The ‘Battery Saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the ‘Use With GPS Off’ option stops satellite signal reception altogether.

  • Page 56: Accessories

    Main Menu Accessories Accessory Menu Sun & Moon Page Overhead Moon Phase Stop Animation Buttons Location Options List Accessories Menu The accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential) include: sun and moon position relative to a location, a calendar, a hunting and fi...

  • Page 57: Calendar Page

    Calendar This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates. You can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad. You can create reference notes for multiple months and for months in years yet to come.

  • Page 58: Hunt And Fish Page

    Main Menu Accessories Hunt & Fish Page ‘New Location’ Options Hunt and Fish This feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fi shing for a chosen location and date. To set the date: 1. Highlight the date fi eld and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data entry of individual characters.

  • Page 59: Area Calculator Page

    To calculate the area: 1. With the eTrex Venture “Ready to Navigate”, press ‘Start’ when you are ready to begin. 2. Begin walking or traveling the outskirts of the area you want to measure. As soon as you change direc- tion, the eTrex Venture begins to display the area traversed thus far.

  • Page 60: Appendix A: Specifi Cations

    With optional Garmin Differential Beacon Receiver Input (such as Garmin GBR 21 or 23). The temperature rating for the eTrex Venture may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries 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.

  • Page 61: Appendix B: Accessories

    Automotive Mounting Bracket: Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash. (Shown at right) Carry Lanyard: Provides convenient method for car- rying the eTrex Venture. Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit. (Included) Carrying Case: Protects the eTrex Venture and permits use while in the case.

  • Page 62: Appendix C: Data Field Defi Nitions

    Appendix C Data Field Defi nitions The following data fi eld options are available on the Map, Navigation, and Trip Computer Main Pages. Bearing - The direction from your current location to a destination. Course - The direction from your starting location to a destination. Current Destination - The next waypoint on your route.

  • Page 63: Appendix C: Data Field Defi Nitions

    To Course - The compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course. Trip Odometer - A running tally of distance travelled since last reset. Trip Time - Moving - Total time the unit has been moving since the last reset of the trip timers.

  • Page 64: Appendix D: Mapsource Setup

    You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex Venture from a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM. The eTrex Venture can accept up to 1 MB of POI data from MapSource Points of Interest program loaded on a PC and connected to the eTrex Venture Data Port. For this function you need the eTrex PC Data Cable provided with your unit.

  • Page 65: Appendix E: Troubleshooting

    THUMB STICK to the left. The eTrex Venture is programmed to provide “pop-up” messages concerning operational characteristics and conditions. Press in on the THUMB STICK to acknowledge a message and return to the current feature. Probable Cause Batteries are exhausted.

  • Page 66: Appendix F: 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 are the recom- mended beacon receivers for use with the eTrex Venture. 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 67: Index

    Accessories 51 Accessories Menu 46 Accessories Page 23 Accuracy Circle 10 Activate a Goto 32 Alignment Bar 2 Amount of Memory Used 45 Area Calculator 49 Arrow, Panning 2, 10–12, 29 Automotive Mounting Bracket 51 Auto Zoom 14 Average Speed 14, 18, 21 Backlight Status 23, 45 Timeout 43...
  • Page 68 City 29–30 Favorite 29 Point of Interest 30–31 Waypoint 28 FIND button 2, 27 Find Menu 23, 27 Garmin DGPS 44 Limited Warranty vi, vii Proprietary Sentences 56 Getting Started 1 Global Positioning System (GPS) 3, 5, 45, 50, Goto...
  • Page 69 How To (continued) create a route 33 create a waypoint 24–25 delete a route 34 delete a waypoint 27 display position in two formats on same page 21 edit a waypoint 26 fi nd a city 29–30 fi nd a Favorite 29 fi...
  • Page 70 Index Map Page 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page Options 11–15 Map Scale 9, 10 Marking Location 12 Options 26 Waypoint 23, 24 Maximum Speed 14, 18, 21, 52 Measure Distance 11, 15 Memory Used 45 MGRS 21 Modes Demo 45 Normal 45 Moving Avg.
  • Page 71 Moving 14, 18, 21, 53 Stopped 14, 18, 21, 53 Total 14, 18, 21, 53 Troubleshooting 55 Turn 14, 18, 21, 53 Turning GPS Receiver “off” 6 Units Page 42 Unit I.D. Number 45 Use With GPS Off 6, 7 Using...

  • Page 72: Index

    Warranty vi–vii Water Immersion v Waypoints 24–27 WGS84 (World Geodetic Survey 1984) 42 Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) 1, Wiring Diagram 56 www.GARMIN.com vii www.nima.mil 42 Yards 42 ZOOM IN 9, 10 ZOOM IN button 2 ZOOM OUT 9, 10...
  • Page 73 Notes...
  • Page 74 Notes...
  • Page 76 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2001-2002 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062 U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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