Proximity Waypoints - Garmin eTrex HC Series Quick Start Manual

• North Reference--choose from True,
Magnetic, Grid or User options.
The following two features apply to the Vista HCx
and Summit HC only:
• Switch to compass heading when below-
enter the selected speed for the unit to switch
from using GPS to using the electronic compass
for guidance.
• for more than...-enter a time limit to switch
to the compass.
Calibration Setup Page
For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Refer to
page 28 and page 35.
Altimeter Setup
To setup the Altimeter:
1. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter.
2. Select the Auto Calibration field to select on or
off. When on, elevation is corrected by GPS.
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3. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify
"Variable Elevation" (used when you are
moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when
stationary).
Welcome Page Setup
Insert a message when you tum the unit on.
To setup the Welcome Page:
1. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome
Message.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to begin entering
your message in the Welcome Message field.
Jumpmaster Setup
Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers
and is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit
HC only. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed
information about this feature. Go to the Vista HCx or
Summit HC page, and select Manuals.
Proximity Waypoints
Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm
circle around a waypoint. See page 9.
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• North Reference--choose from True,
Magnetic, Grid or User options.
The following two features apply to the Vista HCx
and Summit HC only:
• Switch to compass heading when below-
enter the selected speed for the unit to switch
from using GPS to using the electronic compass
for guidance.
• for more than...-enter a time limit to switch
to the compass.
Calibration Setup Page
For the Vista HCx and Summit HC only. Refer to
page 28 and page 35.
Altimeter Setup
To setup the Altimeter:
1. From Setup Menu, select Altimeter.
2. Select the Auto Calibration field to select on or
off. When on, elevation is corrected by GPS.
eTrex He series Owner's Manual
MAIN PAGES
3. Select the Barometer Mode field to specify
"Variable Elevation" (used when you are
moving) or "Fixed Elevation" (used when
stationary).
Welcome Page Setup
Insert a message when you tum the unit on.
To setup the Welcome Page:
1. From the Setup Menu, select Welcome
Message.
2. Use the on-screen keyboard to begin entering
your message in the Welcome Message field.
Jumpmaster Setup
Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers
and is an option for the eTrex Vista HCx and Summit
HC only. Refer the Garmin Web site for detailed
information about this feature. Go to the Vista HCx or
Summit HC page, and select Manuals.
Proximity Waypoints
Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm
circle around a waypoint. See page 9.
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