Setup, Features, & Basic Navigation; Section - Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

SECTION 2

Before you begin to explore the eTrex Vista' s operating
features, you will want to follow these "Getting Started"
instructions to prepare it for operation by installing bat-
teries, adjusting the screen contrast, loading optional
GARMIN MapSource
rect time for your current location.
The operating features of the unit are structured to
be accessed and activated by pressing buttons on the unit
which is explained on the following page.
The six Main Pages are your primary access to operat-
ing the eTrex Vista. Each page provides either a basic
navigation function or access to features which enhance
navigation or customize the unit' s operation.
This "Getting Started" section will introduce you to
the Main Pages and how they are structured. You will also
be shown how to perform basic navigation techniques to
help you start using your eTrex Vista immediately.
Detailed instructions on using the eTrex Vista' s features
and their options are contained in the "Reference" section.
Features include:
Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphic symbol.
An automatic Track Log with storage capability for 10
Tracks with 250 points each.
Route building capability, with storage for 20 Routes with
50 Waypoints each.
A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigation
data such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc.
An Elevation Computer for displaying total ascent/descent,
average ascent/descent, maximum ascent/descent, 12 hour
pressure trend, and maximum/minimum elevation.
A Find Feature for locating Waypoints, Cities, Interstate
Exits, Points of Interest, Street Addresses and Intersections.*
24 MB of detailed map data storage, allowing transfer
from GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM' s .
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.**
® mapping data, and setting the cor-
Getting Started
Setup,
Features,
and
Basic Navigation
* Points of Interest, Address,
and Intersection data must
be transferred to the unit
using a GARMIN MapSource
CD-ROM. See pages 4 and 63
for more information.
** About WAAS
Because the Wide Area Aug-
mentation System (WAAS) is
currently under development
and is not fully supported by
geo-stationary satellites, effec-
tive use of the WAAS feature
may be limited by your geo-
graphic location in relation to
those satellites now in service.
There are two WAAS satellites
in service in geo-stationary
orbit above the Equator, one
over the Atlantic Ocean and
one over the Pacifi c Ocean.
Currently, WAAS satellite signal
reception requires an absolute
clear view of the sky and works
best when there are no nearby
obstructions such as buildings,
mountains, etc. In fact, you may
not be able to receive or easily
maintain a WAAS satellite signal
until full satellite support for this
program is complete.
Not enabling WAAS when you
cannot receive a signal will
speed unit map drawing and
conserve battery power.
See page 57 for enabling WAAS
and satellite reception
techniques.
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