Turning On The Etrex; Adjusting The Backlight; Initializing The Gps Receiver - Garmin eTrex HC Series Quick Start Manual

To initialize your eTrex:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky.
While the GPS receiver is searching for
the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites"
message is replaced by an "Acquiring
Satellites" message until enough signals are
acquired to fix its location.
GETTING STARTED
Turning on the eTrex
To turn the eTrex on and off:
Press and hold POWER.
Adjusting the Backlight
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
brightness and down to decrease.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you tum on your eTrex, the GPS
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. To receive satellite signals, you must
be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
The outer
circle
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is
a
location 45
degrees from
the horizon.
I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I
I[ , I I I
c·
I I I I
I I . ' I
The number of
each overhead
satellite is
shown.
- - - = - : : - -
The strength of
each satellite
signal is shown.
4
If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of
solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution,
and press ENTER.
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Trex He series Owner's Manual
To initialize your eTrex:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky.
While the GPS receiver is searching for
the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites"
message is replaced by an "Acquiring
Satellites" message until enough signals are
acquired to fix its location.
GETTING STARTED
Turning on the eTrex
To turn the eTrex on and off:
Press and hold POWER.
Adjusting the Backlight
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
brightness and down to decrease.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you tum on your eTrex, the GPS
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. To receive satellite signals, you must
be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
The outer
circle
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is
a
location 45
degrees from
the horizon.
I I I I I
I I I I I I I I I
I[ , I I I
c·
I I I I
I I . ' I
The number of
each overhead
satellite is
shown.
- - - = - : : - -
The strength of
each satellite
signal is shown.
4
If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of
solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution,
and press ENTER.
e
Trex He series Owner's Manual