The Altimeter Page; Altimeter; View Points; Calibrate Altimeter - Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

Reference
The Altimeter
Page
Altimeter Page
'View Points' Option
Calibration Page
with 'Number' keyboard
displayed.
Enter known altitude,
highlight 'OK' and press in
on the CLICK STICK to
calibrate the altimeter.
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View Points - Overview
The 'View Points' option allows you to scroll through
the stored elevation profi le and to view a single point
along the profi le. When the pointer is stopped at a loca-
tion along the profi le, the elevation, time of day and date
the point was created are displayed.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To use the 'View Points' option:
1. Use the CLICK STICK to access the page Options Menu.
2. Highlight the 'View Points' option and press in on the
CLICK STICK to display the View Points Page.
3. Move the CLICK STICK Right or Left to scroll the profi le
past the pointer in the center of the page.
4. Observe that as the profi le moves past the pointer, the
status window at the top of page changes to display the
date, time, and altitude for the point beneath the pointer.
Calibrate Altimeter - Overview
Because the eTrex Vista relies on the Barometric
pressure to determine the altitude and the pressure at
any given elevation can fl uctuate, you can calibrate the
altimeter to increase its accuracy. In order to do this
you must know the altitude at your current location. You
can obtain this information from a map or other reliable
source. Of course, if that information matches the eleva-
tion display on the unit, calibration isn't necessary.
Step-by-Step Instructions
To calibrate the altimeter:
1. Use the CLICK STICK to access the page Options Menu.
2. Highlight the 'Calibrate Altimeter' option and press in on
the CLICK STICK to display the Calibration Page.
3. The page will display a message stating "Do You Know The
Correct Elevation?". Highlight the on-screen 'Yes" button
and press in on the CLICK STICK.
4. A number keyboard will display. Use the CLICK STICK to
enter the new elevation, then highlight 'OK' and press it in
to return to the Altimeter Page.
5. If you selected 'No', you will also return to Altimeter Page,
but with no change the elevation.