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Garmin Foretrex 401 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual fo retrex 3 01 a nd 4 01 ® PERSONAL NAVIGATOR ®...
  • Page 2 , Foretrex ® trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. 10 is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or ™ it’s subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Foretrex. In the USA, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

  • Page 4: Optional Accessories

    Barometer Cadence (optional accessory required) Electronic compass Heart rate (optional accessory required) Timer Waterproof Wireless transfer Optional Accessories For a list of available accessories and maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://buy.garmin.com. Foretrex Foretrex Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ... Manual Conventions ...i Product Registration ...i Contact Garmin ...i Optional Accessories ...ii Foretrex Features ...ii ® Getting Started ... Buttons ... Installing Batteries ... Turning On Your Foretrex ... Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals ... Using the Backlight ...
  • Page 6 GPS ... Setting GPS Mode ... Satellite Reception... Signal Strength ... Sky View ... Appendix ... Pairing the Foretrex 401 ... Wireless Data Transfers ... Connecting Your Foretrex to a Computer ... Jumpmaster ... Storing the Foretrex ... Battery Information ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GPS antenna Power/ backlght page/goto Battery cover (seral number nsde) Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual Getting Started enter/mark up/down Getting Started Mn-USB (under weather cap)

  • Page 8: Buttons

    Getting Started Buttons power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off. page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. •...

  • Page 9: Turning On Your Foretrex

    NoTe: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for several months. When you remove the batteries, stored data is not lost. Turning On Your Foretrex Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on. The first time you turn on your Foretrex you are prompted to choose a language.

  • Page 10: Using The Main Pages

    Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. page enter Press the...

  • Page 11: Map Page

    Map Page Headng ndcator Poston con Map page Your position on the map is represented by . As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. NoTe: Press to zoom out or to zoom in.

  • Page 12: Compass Page

    Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two points and the estimated travel time appears at the bottom of the page. Compass Page The compass page guides you to your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer. When you are navigating to a specific location, the compass page displays the name of the location,...

  • Page 13: Elevation Page

    Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your elevation. Press to zoom out or to zoom in. To calibrate the barometric altimeter: NoTe: The barometric altimeter is available only on the Foretrex 401. 1. From the main menu, select SET UP >...

  • Page 14: Waypoints, Tracks, And Routes

    Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Press and hold mark. 2. Select OK. To navigate to a waypoint: 1. Press and hold goto. 2. Select the waypoint from the list. Editing Waypoints Waypoint page After you have marked a waypoint,...
  • Page 15 To change the symbol: 1. From the waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol. 2. Select a new symbol from the list. To change the name: 1. From the waypoint page, select the name. The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME page appears. 2. Press enter to access the character menu.

  • Page 16: Hunt And Fish

    Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and fishing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. To view the hunt and fish page: 1. From the main menu, select > WAYPOINTS >...

  • Page 17: Creating And Navigating Routes

    To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES. To navigate to a saved track: 1. From the tracks menu, select LIST SAVED. 2. Select the track. 3. Select NAVIGATE. Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes Creating and Navigating Routes 1.

  • Page 18: Settings

    Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter access the map menu. PAN TRACK LoG—use pan. Move the pointer to any point along the track. Press enter to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in or out. CLeAR TRACK LoG—delete the recorded track log.

  • Page 19: Elevation Menu Options

    CHANGe FIeLDS—change the data fields on the compass page. See page 15 for more information on changing data fields. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press access the elevation menu. PLoT— select to plot over time or distance. ZooM—select to change the elevation scale.
  • Page 20 Settings TIMe—select a 12-hour or • 24-hour format, and the time zone for your location. Select to use daylight saving time, to ignore it, or to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off. Select to use automatic time zones, change the time AUTo zone manually, or...

  • Page 21: Data Field Options

    Jumpmaster setting. Set the jump type and information. See Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual Data Field Options The following table lists all of the Foretrex data fields and descriptions. *Only available on the Foretrex 401. Data Field AMB PRESS* (ambient pressure) AVG ASCENT...
  • Page 22 Settings Data Field Description CADENCE* Revolutions of (GSC the crank arm ™ required) or strides per minute. COURSE The direction from your starting location to a destination. ELEVATION The altitude above or below sea level. FINAL DEST The last (destination) waypoint on your route.
  • Page 23 Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. The maximum DESCNT* descent rate in (maximum feet/meter per descent) minute. MAX ELEVTN The highest (maximum elevation elevation) reached. MAX SPEED The maximum speed. MIN ELEVTN The lowest (minimum elevation elevation)
  • Page 24 Settings Data Field Description ODOMETER A running tally of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-by- second position readings. OFF COURSE The distance (left or right) you are from the original course (path of travel). OVER’L SPD Your average (overall speed) speed.
  • Page 25 Data Field Description TOT DESCNT The total (total descent) elevation distance descended. TOTAL TIME A running tally of time since the last reset. TRIP ODOM A running tally of (odometer) distance traveled since last the reset. TURN The angle difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your...

  • Page 26: Timer

    Timer Timer The timer page is not one of the default main pages. To display the timer: 1. From the main menu, select SETUP > TIMER. 2. Select SHOW TIMER PAGE? YES. To set the timer: 1. From the main menu, select SETUP >...

  • Page 27: Gps

    Setting GPS Mode 1. From the main menu, select SETUP SYSTEM > > MODE. 2. Select the mode you want, or select to use the Foretrex indoors. Satellite Reception The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Signal Strength To view the satellite page, select from the main menu.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Foretrex 401 automatically recognizes the wireless sensor whenever they are turned on and within range of each other. To pair the Foretrex 401 with a wireless sensor: 1. Place the Foretrex 401 within 10 feet (3 meters) of the wireless sensor (heart rate monitor or GSC 10).

  • Page 29: Wireless Data Transfers

    Wireless Data Transfers The Foretrex 401 can send and receive waypoints, routes, and tracks wirelessly from a compatible Garmin device. To receive data: 1. From the main menu, select CONNECT > RECEIVE WIRELESSLY. 2. A “CONNECTING” message appears. When connected, a “RECEIVING DATA”...

  • Page 30: Adding Waypoints/Track/Routes

    My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers. A copy of the waypoints, tracks, and routes on your Foretrex can be found in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. ® Adding Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes OS 10.3 ®...

  • Page 31: Jumpmaster

    From the main menu, select JUMPMASTeR. For more information on Jumpmaster go to www.garmin.com/manuals /eTrexVista_Jumpmaster.pdf. Storing the Foretrex Do not store the Foretrex where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

  • Page 32: Optimizing Battery Life

    Appendix Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Consider the following suggestions to maximize battery life: • Excessive use of the backlight will significantly decrease battery life. • Select a shorter backlight timeout (page •...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Wristband

    3. Align the loops of the new wristband with the screw holes on the back of the unit. Make sure that the Garmin logo is facing up. 4. Replace the screws. Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual To install the extension strap (optional): 1.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Physical Size: W × H × D: 2.93 × 0.89 × 1.65 in. (74.5 × 22.5 × 42 mm) Weight (with wristband): 2.26 oz. (64 g) without batteries Display: W × H: 1.44 × 0.92 in. (23.368 × 36.576 mm) 100 ×...

  • Page 35: Software License Agreement

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.

  • Page 36: Fcc Compliance

    Appendix FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 37: Index

    12, 13 distance measuring elevation page plot zoom files adding transferring Garmin Product Support acquiring signals mode Index modes reception sky view GSC 10 16, 22 heart rate monitor language main menu options main pages...
  • Page 38 Index resetting the unit routes creating navigating satellite signals 3, 21 sensors serial number specifications storing time timer options setting 12, 13 tracks navigating recording trip computer options page USB, connecting waypoints editing marking navigating wireless transfer wristband cleaning extender strap replacing Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 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. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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