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09/25/02
1. Internal GPS Antenna
2. LCD Display Screen
3. The "Power" button
4. The "Page" button
5. The "Up" and "Down" buttons
6. The "Enter" button
7. The waterproof case
8. The battery Compartment
9. External Power and Data Connector
Table 1 - Description of the different eTrex components shown on Figure 9 and 10
GPS_field_guide
This antenna allows the receiver to track
satellites signals.
Thus, when using the GPS, the unit
should be parallel to the ground and
facing upwards.
Apart from the cover of the holster
nothing should be put on this part of the
unit as this may stop satellite signal.
Screen where all the information is
displayed.
The LCD Display is one fragile part of
the eTRex it may be injured and it must
be well protected.
Is used to turn the unit on and off as well as
switch on the display backlight.
It allows switch between pages and stop
something that you have started but that
you don not want to continue.
These buttons are used to select options on
pages and menus and to adjust the display
contrast.
This button is used to confirm data entry or
menu selection and to display options from
the main pages.
This plastic case protects the electronic part
of the device from water. If the receiver
falls into water make sure that the
battery compartment is dry before using
it again.
Represents the location of the 2 AA
alkaline batteries used to make the GPS
receiver work.
Allows the connection to an external
source of power and to a computer for data
download (will not be used in the context
of the WHS). It should stay closed all the
time in order to protect the connections.
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