The Main; Section 2: Getting Started - Garmin eTrex Vista C Owner's Manual

Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages
When you press and release the POWER key, the Backlight Bright-
ness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays
current status information for several unit features.
• Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or by
an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon
displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)
satellites, when a two-dimensional fi x is attained and when four or
more satellites have been received (three dimensional fi x).
• Alarm Clock: The icon displays whenever the Alarm is set.
• USB cable connection: The icon displays when the unit is in com-
munication with a PC Universal Serial Bus.
You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and
releasing. Then tap the POWER key or press the ROCKER key Up/
Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 56 for
information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and
brightness levels. Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When
On, it uses a signifi cant amount of battery power.
Whenever a signifi cant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an
on-screen message displays to advise you of the occurrence. In each case,
the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the
ENTER key will acknowledge and close the message window.
eTrex Vista C
Getting Started
The Main Page Features
Status Bar
Battery Power
Acquiring Satel-
2-Dimension Navigation
Auxiliary Power
3-Dimension Navigation
Backlight Adjustment
Slider
(Brightnesses varies
according to battery
power level.)
Alarm is Set USB is Connected
Electronic
Alarm is Set
Compass
ON
On-Screen Messages
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