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Garmin Foretrex 301 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 quick start manual fo retrex 3 01 a nd 4 01 ® PERSONAL NAVIGATOR ®...

  • Page 2: 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 3: Battery Information

    Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can find your current location and navigate a route, you must acquire GPS signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn on the Foretrex and hold it level.
  • Page 4 Buttons ➊➋ ➌ ➊ power • Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. • Press to turn the backlight on and off. ➋ page/goto • Press to view and navigate through the menus. • Press to exit a menu or a page. •...

  • Page 5: Foretrex Features

    Foretrex Features Features Foretrex Altimeter Barometer Cadence (optional accessory required) Electronic compass Heart rate (optional accessory required) Timer Waterproof Yes Wireless transfer Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual Resetting the Foretrex If your Foretrex is locked up, press Foretrex and hold until the screen goes blank (about 7 seconds).

  • Page 6: Main Pages

    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. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages.

  • Page 7: Compass Page

    Map Page Heading indicator Position icon 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 8: Trip Computer

    Use scroll to see more fields. To customize data fields, press enter. See the Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s manual for more information on customizing data fields. Main Menu The main menu gives you access to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes.

  • Page 9: Recording Your Tracks

    Edit Existing Waypoints 1. From the main menu, select WAYPOINTS > LIST 2. Select the waypoint you want to edit. 3. Select the name, symbol, elevation, or latitude/longitude. Press enter to edit the field. noTe: When editing waypoint information, use the characters.

  • Page 10: Creating And Navigating Routes

    Creating and Navigating Routes 1. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREATE 2. Press enter to access your saved waypoints. 3. Select a waypoint for the first field. Repeat in each field until the route is complete. 4. Select FOLLOW. Using the Backlight While the Foretrex is on, press and quickly release...

  • Page 11: Wireless Data Transfers

    Foretrex can be found in the Garmin/GPX/current folder. 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 >...
  • Page 12 Garmin , Foretrex , and the Garmin logo, are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered ® ® in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other ®...

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