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  • Page 1 ® eTrex Vista C color map 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: Preface

    Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista C handheld naviga- tion system. This Owner’ s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of the following sections: Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement, FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of the eTrex Vista C functional features.

  • Page 4: Software License Agreement

    You further acknowledge that the structure, organization 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, disassem-...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Information

    Information The eTrex Vista C does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    eTrex Vista C Introduction Warnings and Precautions CAUTION: Use the eTrex Vista C 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 Demo Mode prior to actual use.
  • Page 7 MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
  • Page 8 Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof. WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Introduction...i-vii Preface...i Software License Agreement...ii FCC Compliance Information...iii Warnings and Precautions...iv-vi Table of Contents...vii-viii Section 2: Getting Started...1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up...1 Key Functions...2 Unit Features...3 Initialization...4 The Satellite Page...4 Navigating with the eTrex Vista C...5 The Main Page Sequence...6 The Main Page Features...7 Section 3: GPS Navigation...8-67 The Map Page...8...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    eTrex Vista C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features...68-76 Calendar...68 Alarm Clock...69 Calculator...69 Stopwatch...70 Sun and Moon Tables...71 Hunt and Fish Tables...72 GPS Enhanced Games...73 Non-Enhanced Game...76 Section 5: Appendix...77-92 Accessories...77 Specifi cations...79 Data Field Options...81 Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer...85 Downloading MapSource Map Data...86 UTC Offset Chart...87 Map Datums and Position Formats...88...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started

    Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used (see page 56 for setting the battery type). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

  • Page 12: Key Functions

    eTrex Vista C Getting Started Key Functions GPS Antenna • Provides quick satellite acquisition 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 high- lighted slider.
  • Page 13 Pages = 120 lb. Matt Finish Offset, White. Cover = 250 lb. Co nk on White Paper Stock. Line Screens Set at 130. Cover- Fou h and Wire Comb Bind (Wire-O) - Loose Leaf licable. RTWORK: Shall Conform to Garmin Archive, Filename: 190-00 n archived under the aboce ARCHIVE FILENAME. File Contents Adobe InDesign for PC, Formatted Manual n.indd...

  • Page 14: Unit Features

    • Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to pages 77 and 78 for accessory listings and installation instructions.) Auxiliary Mount Adapter (Do not discard - retain for use with Garmin Auto, Bike and Marine Mount Accessories)

  • Page 15: Initialization

    Satellite Page displaying a location “Fix” Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fi x) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the fi rst time you use your unit.

  • Page 16: Navigating With The Etrex Vista C

    4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features. If, for any reason, you have diffi...

  • Page 17: The Main Page Sequence

    eTrex Vista C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, a “Power On” Page is followed by the Satellite Page (which displays only at start up) and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the fi rst of the four Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1.

  • Page 18: The Main

    Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages When you press and release the POWER key, The Backlight Bright- ness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays current status information for several unit features. • Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or by an auxiliary source (DC Adapter).

  • Page 19: Section 3: Gps Navigation

    The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, high- ways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource Data Fields from a CD-ROM program.

  • Page 20: Gps Navigation

    Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to change the map scale. You can show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the “Units”...

  • Page 21: The Map Page Options Menu

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation.
  • Page 22 To display Data Fields: 1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press ENTER. 2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields,” “3 Data Fields,” and “4 Data Fields.” You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map), or add two, three or four navigation data fi...
  • Page 23 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating Guidance Message when navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. With Map Page displayed, press the FIND key to display the Map Page Options Menu. 2.
  • Page 24 Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the fi...

  • Page 25: The Compass Page

    The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a mag- netic compass when you are stationary. However, when you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain you drift off your heading.
  • Page 26 When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off until you man- ually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the eTrex Vista C overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS can be customized (see below).
  • Page 27 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Hold the unit level and turn slowly. Progress Page Calibrating the Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you fi rst use the eTrex Vista C and after new batteries have been installed. The Calibration accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not Compass...
  • Page 28 To use Compass Page Options: Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use the MENU key to access the Options Menu. 2.
  • Page 29 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. Scale The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. To stop navigation: Highlight “Stop Navigation”...
  • Page 30 To display data fi elds: 1. Press MENU, then highlight the data fi elds option and press ENTER to display the “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields” options. 2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER. To change data fi elds: 1.

  • Page 31: The Altimeter Page

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Range Grid Measurement Scale Elevation Status Field Rate of Current Elevation Altimeter Page Ascent/Descent Options Menu The Altimeter Page displays the current elevation, rate of ascent/ descent, a profi le of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profi le Selectable Data of pressure changes over time.
  • Page 32 You can customize the “View” option displays using the “Zoom Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. If you know the correct elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the ‘ Calibrate Altimeter’ option.
  • Page 33 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Zoom Ranges for Elevation over Distance Plot Zoom Ranges for Pressure over Time Plot Zoom Ranges You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you display “View Elevation Plot.” Ranges for vertical distance are displayed as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys.
  • Page 34 View Points You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profi le to view data for any point along the profi le. When the red vertical and horizontal crosshairs are stopped at a location along the profi le, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the point was created.
  • Page 35 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page Elevation over Distance Plot Delete Prompt Reset You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting these “Reset” options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. To reset the elevation data and max elevation fi elds: 1.
  • Page 36 Calibrate Altimeter Because the eTrex Vista C relies on barometric pressure to determine elevation, and the pressure at any given elevation can fl uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the eleva- tion or pressure at your current location. Use a reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1.

  • Page 37: Using Waypoints

    At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage transfer program. From there, the xImage help fi les provide instructions...
  • Page 38 To create a waypoint with the map panning arrow: 1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it highlights momentarily and display a name or address.
  • Page 39 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Alpha-Numeric Keypad Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it. Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature. To edit a Waypoint: 1.
  • Page 40 To move a Waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to page 36). 2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3.

  • Page 41: Using Find

    The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits, which are included in the eTrex Vista C basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersec- tions.
  • Page 42 Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. To fi nd a location using Find By Name: 1.
  • Page 43 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Information Page for a Waypoint Information Page for a Map Item Using the Find Item Information Page When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Informa- tion Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains the following information: •...
  • Page 44 The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
  • Page 45 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find • Change Reference - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER. • Set Proximity - Program an alarm to sound when you are within a speci fied radius of an item defined by the Information Page.
  • Page 46 Searching for a Waypoint The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alpha/numerical order and are also identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types. Waypoints can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route. To fi...
  • Page 47 A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the waypoints list. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to “Geocache Setup” instruction on page 62 or visit the Garmin website at, Options Menu www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60C/.
  • Page 48 Searching for a City The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). To fi nd a city: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2.
  • Page 49 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Exits List Exit Information Page Exit Services Info Page Searching for an Interstate Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. To search for Exits: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.
  • Page 50 Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database.
  • Page 51 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu Intersections Search Page Intersection Info Page Intersection Matches Searching for an Intersection The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersec- tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.
  • Page 52 Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature, otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional.

  • Page 53: The Main Menu

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Main Menu The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence. Use the ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page. •...

  • Page 54: The Trip Computer Page

    Using the Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that is useful when navigating long distances. It indicates your cur- rent speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful for navigation.

  • Page 55: Using Tracks

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Tracks Page with Saved Track Log Options Menu Track Log Setup Page Using a Track Log The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains informa- tion about points along its path, including time, position and elevation.
  • Page 56 5. Highlight the “Record Method” fi eld and press ENTER to display the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made of a series of points that defi ne your path of travel, they can be placed a specifi ed “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time” interval you specify.
  • Page 57 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Saved Track on the Map Page Saved Track Page Area Calculation Option Start Calculation Stop Calculation Save Calculated Track 4. The Saved Track Page allows you to rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is defi...
  • Page 58 Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile can be created from any saved track. A Track Profile page displays when you select “Profile.” Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps can also be used to create track profiles. See page 86 for more information about MapSource U.S. Topo 24K maps. To view a Track Profi...
  • Page 59 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Tracks TracBack Page Active Tracback Following the Track To use the TracBack feature: 1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page.

  • Page 60: Using Routes

    Creating and Using a Route With routes, you can create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your fi nal destination. The eTrex Vista C stores 50 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modifi ed from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu.
  • Page 61 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Routes Direct Line Navigation Go To (Distance) Navigation from Waypoint to Waypoint Manual Routing Navigation using Existing Roadways Auto Routing Methods of navigating to a destination: • When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the eTrex Vista C creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.
  • Page 62 Navigating a Route After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately. When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route displays as you approach each one. Using the “Follow Roads” option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and displays an Active Route page with a list of turns.
  • Page 63 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Routes Saved Routes Route Leg Transition Options Route on the map will transition to the next leg point when you are within a 1 mile radius of that point. Route Options To delete the route: Options 1.
  • Page 64 Route” option and press ENTER. To create a vertical profi le of the route: (Available only if Garmin MapSource DEM map data is used. See page 86 for details.) Select “Profi le” and press ENTER to display the route profi le.

  • Page 65: The Highway Page

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Highway Page Highway Page with an Active Route Highway Page Options Menu Data Field Display Options The Highway Page When you are navigating a route, the Highway Page can guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user- selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc.

  • Page 66: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex Vista C to your personal preferences. Each setup page is identified by an icon. Highlight an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page. These setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can be changed to meet your requirements.

  • Page 67: System Setup

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation System Setup System Setup Page and Options Display Setup Backlight Timeout Display Setup Page Options System Setup The System Setup Page allows you to choose from four modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 90), designate a battery type, choose a display text language, and choose what happens when the eTrex Vista C is disconnected from an external power source.

  • Page 68: Tones Setup

    Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features. To use the Tones Setup feature: 1. Access the Tones Setup Page. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu.

  • Page 69: Map Setup

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Map Setup The “General Settings” Map Setup Page Many of the Setup fea- tures use the same type of option lists: Off/On, Most to Least, Small to Large, a scale from 20 feet to 500 miles and a keypad for numerical data entry.
  • Page 70 Map Setup - General Settings The fi rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page to select the map orientation. “Below” sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays; all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation.
  • Page 71 eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Map Setup The “Text Settings” Map Setup Page The “Map Information” Map Setup Page The “Marine Settings” Map Setup Page Map Setup - Text Settings The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map Page.

  • Page 72: Routing Setup

    Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how routing func- tions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation. To Use Routing Setup Options: 1. Access the Routing Setup Page. 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted” if you want to be asked to choose one of the other two options (“Follow Road”...

  • Page 73: Geocache Setup

    Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website www.garmin.com, for details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet. To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1.

  • Page 74: Time Setup

    Time Setup The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location. To use the Time Setup feature: 1. Access the Time Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Time Format fi eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military Time) hour formats.

  • Page 75: Heading Setup

    eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Heading Setup North Reference Options Calibration Setup Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc- ing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

  • Page 76: Altimeter Setup

    Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self- calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data. To set up the Altimeter: 1.

  • Page 77: Welcome Page Setup

    Calibration Failed Press ENTER Press ENTER and retry Welcome Page Setup Allow the GPS Receiver to deter- mine the elevation: the GPS receiver estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accur- racy will vary depending on the posi- tion (telemetry) of satellites overhead.

  • Page 78: Proximity Waypoints

    Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous. To use the Proximity Waypoint feature: 1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER.

  • Page 79: Section 4: Gps Features

    eTrex Vista C GPS Features Calendar Calendar: Week Format Remove Points Options Calendar: Day Format Calendar: Month Format Marked waypoints are automatically added to the Calendar. Calendar The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and location: Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week New Location...

  • Page 80: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes. To set the Alarm Clock: 1.

  • Page 81: Stopwatch

    eTrex Vista C GPS Features Stopwatch Stopwatch Page Setting Lap By Distance Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the eTrex Vista C as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You can choose to have the unit record the lap time based on distance.

  • Page 82: Sun And Moon Tables

    Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times for the selected time, date and location.

  • Page 83: Hunt And Fish Tables

    eTrex Vista C GPS Features Hunt and Fish Tables Hunt and Fish Page Page Options Menu Location Options Menu Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. To display hunting and fi...

  • Page 84: Gps Enhanced Games

    Games The eTrex Vista C provides games as an entertainment feature. Several of these games employ GPS. To select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display a brief description prompt for the game.

  • Page 85: Virtua Maze

    eTrex Vista C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain. The lower left corner displays the elapsed time.

  • Page 86: Gps Features

    Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after you.

  • Page 87: Non-Enhanced Game

    eTrex Vista C GPS Features Non-Enhanced Game Game Symbols Player Dragon Near Dragon Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some naviga- tion skills. You must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms.

  • Page 88: Section 5: Appendix

    Garmin products. Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of the warranty. Using Garmin Accessories with other manufacturer’...
  • Page 89 eTrex Vista C Appendix Accessories Suction Mount Kit Auto Dash Mount Kit Marine Mount Kit Bicycle Mount Kit Installing the Belt Clip, Auxillary Mount Adapter and Carry Lanyard (Press tab to USB Power/Data Connector release the Clip (under weather cover) Knob) Belt Clip Knob (attaches to back of unit)

  • Page 90: Specifi Cations

    PHYSICAL Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC- 60529 IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 4.2”H x 2.2”W x 1.2”D Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed Display: 1.3”W x 1.7”H, 256-color, high resolution, transrefl ective TFT (176 x 220 pixels) Backlit Antenna: Built-in patch Compass:...
  • Page 91 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: Performs to specifi cations to 6 g’s Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary (USB) Data Storage Life: Indefi nite: no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal; approximately 24 MB POWER Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable...

  • Page 92: Data Field Options

    eTrex Vista C Appendix The following list provides a brief description of each data field Data Field Options option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your eTrex Vista C. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location. Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.
  • Page 93 eTrex Vista C Appendix Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route. Data Field Options Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. ETA - Next - The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.
  • Page 94 eTrex Vista C Appendix Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips. Data Field Options Off Course - The distance off your direct course line, right or left. Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route.
  • Page 95 eTrex Vista C Appendix Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 Data Field Options hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course. Trip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset.

  • Page 96: Connecting The Etrex Vista C To A Computer

    The eTrex Vista C is provided with interface connection to a PC using the USB connector cable provided with the unit. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the eTrex Vista C to MapSource.

  • Page 97: Downloading Mapsource Map Data

    Vista C are not enabled unless you are using mapping data they are designed to support, such as many of the Find Features and DEM Eleva- tion Profi les. Visit the Garmin website for details on all of the maps you can use with the eTrex Vista C.

  • Page 98: Utc Offset Chart

    This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page.

  • Page 99: Map Datums And Position Formats

    Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using. The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is utilized by all Garmin units. On most models, you may choose to change the position format to use with other coordinate systems.

  • Page 100: Loran Td Setup

    You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html. to dis- ENTER to display the Loran Setup Page.

  • Page 101: Waas And Dgps

    eTrex Vista C Appendix What is WAAS? WAAS The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space- based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below).

  • Page 102: Index

    Accessories 77 Data Fields 11, 19, 53, 54 Accuracy Circle 9 Data Field Defi nitions 81 Activate a Route 50 Date and Time Setup 63, 87 Alarm Clock 69 Detail, Map 59 Arrow, Panning 9 Display Mode 56 AutoZoom 59 Display Setup 56 Backlight Timeout 7, 56 Elevation 11, 32, 43...

  • Page 103: Section 5: Appendix

    eTrex Vista C Appendix Index Stopwatch Page 70 Page Sequence Setup 57 Sun and Moon Tables 71 Panning (Map) 27 Symbol, Waypoint 26 Position Format 64, 88 Symbols, Status Bar 7 Projecting a Waypoint 29 System Setup 55 Proximity Waypoints 65 Text Size 60 Reset Trip Page 43 Time Format 63...

  • Page 104: Limited 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 responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 105 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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