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  • Page 1 eTrex personal navigator owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 GARMIN products. Website address: www.garmin.com GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex is a trademark of GARMIN Corpora- tion and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation.
  • Page 3 Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for the Product Registration link on the home page. Thanks for choosing the GARMIN eTrex. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the eTrex you can visit our website or contact our Customer Service Department M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST (except holidays) at 1-800-800-1020.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ... 1-8 Getting Started ... 9-17 Reference Section ... 18 Map Page Options ... 18 Pointer Page Options ... 19 Menu Page Selections ... 20 Mark Waypoint Page ... 21 Review Waypoint Page ... 22 Nearest Waypoints ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an acci- dent or collision.
  • Page 6 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem by relocating the equipment. Consult an authorized GARMIN dealer or other qualified service technician if the problem cannot be corrected. Operation is subject to the following condi-...
  • Page 7 GPS provides other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination, and more. From these basic features, your GARMIN GPS can provide one more critical benefit; peace of mind, because, with GPS you’ll know where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going.
  • Page 8 Introduction eTrex Buttons The eTrex is ergonomically designed to be held in your left hand. This symbol identifies notes throughout the manual which will give you helpful information. Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The POWER Button: •...
  • Page 9 Introduction eTrex Description External Power Data Connector (top rear) Internal GPS Antenna UP Button PAGE Button DOWN Button POWER Button ENTER Button LCD Display (with backlight) Waterproof Case Battery Compartment (in rear)
  • Page 10 An excellent tool for creating waypoints and routes on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your eTrex. See your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details. Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on 2 AA batteries (not included), which are installed at the back of the unit.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic op- eration of the eTrex. The Reference Section shows you how to use all of eTrex’s remaining features. The First Step The eTrex operates on information gathered from satellites. To gather this information, take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the sky (a nearby park would work fine).

  • Page 12: Page Basics

    Getting Started Page Basics The “READY TO NAVIGATE” message must appear before you can begin using your eTrex to navigate. Selecting a Page All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on four main “pages” (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Pointer, and Menu.

  • Page 13: Map Page Basics

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

  • Page 14: Pointer Page Basics

    Getting Started Page Basics On the Pointer Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through different trip data. The eTrex is not a compass. You must be moving in order for it to track your movement. Pointer Page Basics Waypoint (Location) Name Time to reach the Destination...
  • Page 15 Menu Page Basics Battery Strength The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex’ s more advanced features. With the Menu Page you can do neat things like customize the display, transfer information from a computer to eTrex and back again, and manage and organize all of your waypoints.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Let the Fun Begin! You’ll find the MARK option on the MENU Page The Latitude and Longitude is displayed at the bottom of the MARK WAYPOINT Page and the REVIEW WAYPOINT Page. This completes a basic explanation of the page features of the eTrex.

  • Page 17: Edit Waypoints

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

  • Page 18: Heading In The Right Direction

    Now let’ s use the GOTO feature and the Pointer Page to travel back to our starting location. Guidance by GARMIN The eTrex guides you to a destination using a GOTO (GOTO means GOing TO a destination in a direct line).
  • Page 19 The destination name, distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top of the screen. The speed you are traveling is shown at the bottom of the screen. Once you are getting close to your destination, eTrex will give you the message “ARRIVING DESTINATION”.

  • Page 20: Reference Section

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

  • Page 21: Pointer Page Options

    Pointer Page Options In addition to the Pointer Page basics that were covered on page 12, the following Pointer Page options are available: • Reset Max Speed: this resets the Maximum Speed achieved during a trip. • Reset Trip: the trip time, trip distance (odometer) and average speed are reset to zeros.

  • Page 22: Menu Page Selections

    Reference Menu Page Selections The Menu Page allows you to customize the eTrex’ s features. Sunset—the time of sunset at your present location. Trip Time—the total time you have traveled since the last trip reset. Trip Odometer—like the odometer in your car, ‘TRIP ODOMETER’...

  • Page 23: Mark Waypoint Page

    Mark Waypoint Page The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, and location (latitude and longitude). The information on page 14 showed you how to change the waypoint symbol and name. To change the location (latitude/longitude): 1.

  • Page 24: Review Waypoint Page

    Reference Review Waypoint Page The ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page allows you to delete a waypoint. You can start a GOTO from the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page. Waypoints Page The Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints in alphabetical order for easy selection. It also allows you to select nine of the ‘NEAREST WAYPOINTS’, and if you want, delete all waypoints.

  • Page 25: Nearest Waypoints

    To start a GOTO: 1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ page, press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘GOTO’. Press the ENTER button. The ‘GOTO’ is activated with the selected waypoint as the destination. To view the selected waypoint on the Map Page: 1.

  • Page 26: Routes

    Reference Routes The ‘ROUTE’ feature is found on the Menu Page. You can use existing waypoints to ‘build’ the route. ‘Route’ and Route Page The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods: • GOTO • Route • TracBack The GOTO method of navigation was briefly discussed on page 16.
  • Page 27 2. Plan a ‘ROUTE’ in MapSource on a PC, and upload the ‘ROUTE’ to the eTrex. See your GARMIN dealer for more information on using MapSource (Map Source is an optional accessory, and is not included with the eTrex).
  • Page 28 Reference Routes The eTrex draws an electronic breadcrumb trail as you travel. The message ‘ARRIVING DESTINATION’ is displayed on every page when you are 15 seconds from reaching the destination. To activate a route: 1. Press the PAGE button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘ROUTE’.

  • Page 29: Track Logs

    ‘TracBack’ Navigation and the Tracks Page ‘TracBack’ allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints. The eTrex draws a ‘track log’ or ‘electronic breadcrumb trail’ as you travel. When you are ready to return to where you started, eTrex will take you back by following the ‘electronic breadcrumb trail’...

  • Page 30: Track Logs

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

  • Page 31: Setup Page

    You may not remember the original direction of the saved track, but by using ‘BEGIN’ or ‘END’, you can always select where you want to “TracBack to” without remember- ing the directions of the saved track. To rename a saved track: 1.
  • Page 32 Reference Setup Page UTC stands for ‘Coordinated Universal Time’ and replaced Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the World standard for time in 1986. It is based on atomic measurements rather than the earth's rotation. Time Zone The time zone can be set to any one of eight pre- programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset field below the time zone field.

  • Page 33: Display And Units

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

  • Page 34: Map Datums

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

  • Page 35: Units Of Measure

    To change the Map Datum: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’ Page appears. 2.

  • Page 36: Units Of Measure

    Reference Units of Measure ‘MAGNETIC’ north is the default north reference setting. You can use GARMIN’S ‘MapSource® Map Data CD-ROMs to download waypoints, tracks, and routes. North Reference ‘Reference’ refers to the orientation of a map’ s grid. Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with ‘True North’.

  • Page 37: Interface Page

    Below is a description of each format: •GARMIN - the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a •GARMIN DGPS - Allows DGPS input using a GARMIN beacon receiver and a standard RTCM SC-104 format and DGPS tuning.

  • Page 38: System Page

    If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21) directly from your eTrex. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select ‘User’...

  • Page 39: Demo Mode

    GPS off (the unit will stop tracking satellites, not power off). To do so, press ENTER. Congratulations! You now know all there is to know about the GARMIN eTrex. Reference Demo Mode The DEMO mode is designed for GARMIN dealers.

  • Page 40: Appendix A Specifications

    The temperature rating for the eTrex 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 (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10268-00-this cable contains a voltage regulator).

  • Page 41: Appendix B What Is Gps

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

  • Page 42: Appendix C Reception Tips

    Appendices Appendix C Reception Tips Clouds and weather do not affect the operation of the eTrex! Satellite Reception Tips The basic steps in getting the eTrex ‘ready to navigate’ was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems with receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions.
  • Page 43 1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER. 2. eTrex then asks: “HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS OF MILES/KM SINCE LAST USE? Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight ‘YES’.

  • Page 44: Appendix D: Time Offset Chart

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

  • Page 45: Appendix E Wiring Diagram

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

  • Page 46: Appendix F Troubleshooting

    The Car Power Adapter (part number NOTE: 010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC output for the eTrex. This adapter is not interchangeable with car power adapters designed for the GARMIN VHF 720 and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.

  • Page 47: Appendix Gfaq's

    Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world and in any weather? Yes. How accurate is a GARMIN GPS? The eTrex is accurate to within 100 meters under the DoD-imposed Selective Availability (S/A). Without S/A, the eTrex is accurate to within 15 meters.
  • Page 48 Why is the elevation on my GPS incorrect by several hundred feet? GARMIN GPS units have a potential position accuracy of 15 meters. This is the same accuracy available in all commercially available GPS receivers. The accuracy of the GPS units is not only dependent upon the GPS receiver design, but also the U.S.

  • Page 49: Appendix H Index

    Appendices Appendix H Index Accessories... 8 Auto Zoom... 18 Average Speed...19 Backlighting and Contrast...9 Batteries...8, 37 Battery Save...38 Beacon Receiver...35, 38 Bearing...19 Clear a Route Waypoint...26 Compass...12 Data Formats...35 Delete a Waypoint...22-23 Demo Mode...37 DGPS...35, 43, 46 Display Page...31 Edit Waypoints...22-23 eTrex Buttons...6 eTrex Description...7 eTrex Features...5...
  • Page 50 Appendices Appendix H Heading...19 Index I/O Format...35-36 Interface Page...35 Latitude/Longitude...14, 21 Low Battery...36 Map Datum...31, 32, 33 Map Display...17 Map Orientation...18 Map Page...11, 18 Map Scale...11 Map Source CD...34 Maps...31 Marine Autopilot...43 Mark a Waypoint...14 Max Speed...19 Menu Page Basics...13 Military Time...29 Navigation ...5, 18 Nearest Waypoints Page...23...
  • Page 51 Appendices Appendix H Index Satellite Page...9, 10 Satellite Reception...40-41 Setup Page...29 Signal Strength Bar...10 Software Version...36 Specifications...38 Speed...19 System Page...36 Time Format...29 Time Offset Chart...42 Time Zones...13, 42 Tracback Navigation...27 Track Logs...17, 27-28 Tracklog...45 Trip Odometer...20 Troubleshooting...44 Units of Measure...33 Units Page...31 User Grid Format...32 UTC...30...

  • Page 52: Warranty

    A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. 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.
  • Page 54 © 2000 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K. GARMIN (Asia) Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com...

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