Appendix G - Troubleshooting - Garmin eTrex Summit Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

Appendices
eTrex Summit does not turn on:
1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly
and that the battery terminals are clean.
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NOTE: The Cigarette Lighter Adapter (part
number 010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3
VDC output for the eTrex Summit. This adapter
is not interchangeable with the car power
adapters designed for the GARMIN VHF 720
and 725, GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.
It takes more than 10 minutes to get a loca-
tion fi x:
1. There may be large obstacles overhead; move to a
new location with a clear view of the sky.
2. See "Satellite Reception Tips" on page 59.
eTrex Summit coordinates do not match the
location on your map:
1. Check to make sure the eTrex Summit is confi gured
to use the same datum as your map. See page 46.
The Electronic Compass heading is incorrect:
1. Have you changed batteries? Remember that the
compass needs to be recalibrated every time that the
batteries are changed. See page 10 for the compass
calibration procedure.
2. Are you inside or around a device that may radiate
a magnetic fi eld? The compass will not operate prop-
erly inside or around items that radiate a magnetic
fi eld like metal buildings or cars.
3. Is the eTrex Summit using the GPS to provide head-
ing information? Press and hold the PAGE key to
reactivate the Electronic Compass.
Appendicies
Appendix G
Troubleshooting
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