System Page - Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

System Page

The System Setup Page allows you to change:
GPS - Choose one of the four GPS options other than
'Normal' to significantly save battery power. The 'Battery
Saver' mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position
updating and the 'Use With GPS Off' option stops satellite
signal reception altogether. The 'Demo Mode' simulates
navigation.
WAAS - Switch between 'Enabled' and 'Disabled'. See
page 5 for an explanation of WAAS capabilities.
Language - Change the display to any of 14 choices.
Compass - Turns the Electronic Compass on or off.
Altimeter - Turns the Automatic Calibration for the
Altimeter on or off. Selecting 'Auto Calibration On' for the
Altimeter allows the unit to provide a fairly accurate read-
ing within minutes of obtaining a 3D fix without requir-
ing you to remain stationary. The accuracy improves
over time as the barometric pressure is compared to GPS
information.
Also shown on this page is the Amount of Memory
Used, Power Status, Time, Date, and Backlighting Status.
The 'Memory Used' figure refers to the non-volatile
memory within your unit and cannot be adjusted directly.
Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect
the percentage but normally will not cause any problems.
The 'Power Status' icon changes from a "battery" to
an "electric plug" when external power is connected. The
'Backlight' icon changes from a dark outline to a "bright"
outline when you press and release the POWER button.
The Option Menu allows you restore defaults or
display the current version of unit operating software and
the Unit I.D. Number.
To adjust System Page options:
Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the field
and then press in to display options. Then use the
THUMB STICK to select.
Main Menu
Setup Options
System Setup Page in Normal
Mode, WAAS Enabled,
Compass Off and Altimeter
Calibration on Automatic.
System Page Options Menu
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