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Garmin eTrex Legend Owner's Manual And Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 eTrex Legend ® personal navigator owner’s manual reference guide...
  • Page 2 GARMIN products. MapSource GARMIN, eTrex AutoLocate, and TracBack are registered trademarks, and Personal Navigator is trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation. January 2001 Part Number 190-00234-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Legend. To get the most from your new eTrex Legend, take time to read through this owner’ s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into four sections.

  • Page 4: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Precautions system is subject to changes which could affect the accu- racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the eTrex Legend is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
  • Page 5 Legend to the exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Legend while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Table of Contents Section One - Introduction About This Manual..........i Moving a Waypoint........28 FCC Compliance Statement.......ii Projecting a Waypoint.........29 Warnings and Precautions......ii-iii Editing Waypoints........29 Table of Contents..........iv Saving as a Waypoint........29 The Find Menu........30-36 Section Two - Getting Started Using a Goto..........36 Setup, Features, &...

  • Page 7: Setup, Features, & Basic Navigation

    Getting Started SECTION 2 Setup, Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’ s operating features, you will want to follow these “Getting Features, Started” instructions to prepare it for operation by installing batteries, adjusting the screen contrast, loading Basic Navigation ®...

  • Page 8: Features And Button Function

    • Press and hold when on the Satellite Page to adjust the screen contrast The FIND button: • Press and release to access the Find Menu Battery NOTE: The eTrex Legend is designed to be Compartment Carry Cover held and operated in the left hand, but it...

  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    D-ring life up to 18 hours. Starting Up Starting Up Your eTrex Legend To start up the eTrex Legend, take the unit outside GPS Receiver Status Message Satellites Signal Strength and fi nd an open area where the built-in antenna has a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 10: Backlighting And Contrast

    Roads and Recreation, and WorldMap mapping guides. navigation information. MapSource is also an exellent Map data transfer requires the use of a PC, a GARMIN medium for storage and safety MapSource CD-ROM, and the PC Interface Cable with backup of Personal Waypoints, RS232 serial port connector supplied with this unit.

  • Page 11: Page Basics: The Main

    Getting Started Moving from main page to main page Page Basics: The Main Pages All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Legend can be found on fi ve main pages (or display screens). You can simply press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer and Main Menu Page.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.), because GARMIN MapSource data has been downloaded to the unit using a CD-ROM mapping program To allow you to view the map from different perspec- tives, the scale can be changed from 120 feet to 500 miles.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Navigation Page Basics Page Basics: Straight Line Distance The Main Pages Destination (Waypoint) Name to the Destination Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Compass Ring Selectable Data Fields The Navigation Page displays directional information to guide you to a destination. The Status Window at the top of the page shows you the name of your destina- tion, the distance and the time to go.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Page Basics: Trip Computer Page Basics The Main Pages Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer page displays up to eight different types of navigation data. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page, you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your...

  • Page 15: Setting The Correct Time

    Power Supply, Time/Date, and Backlighting Status Bar. The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Legend’ s advanced features. From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints, fi nd map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of interest, etc., create routes, save track logs, setup system operating features, access and use unit accessories.

  • Page 16: Basic Navigation

    Getting Started Basic Navigation To begin learning how to use your eTrex Legend, begin by using some basic navigation techniques such as marking your current location as a waypoint, and travel a short distance and allow yourself to be guided back to where you started.
  • Page 17 Getting Started Basic Navigation To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the waypoint symbol fi eld on the Mark Waypoint Page and then press it in to display the list of symbols. 2. Use the CLICK STICK to move up and down the list to highlight the desired symbol and then press it in to place the symbol in the fi...

  • Page 18: Basic Navigation

    Getting Started Navigating Back to Your Starting Point Basic Navigation Now we will navigate back to the waypoint you marked at the beginning of this exercise using the Goto function. Going To (Goto) the Marked Waypoint: 1. Press and release the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2.

  • Page 19: The Satellite Page

    Overview The Satellite Page Because the eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigational guidance, the unit’ s view of the sky will determine how fast you achieve navigational status. GPS signals do not travel through rocks, build- ings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover...so keep the unit...

  • Page 20: The Satellite Page

    2. Highlight ‘New Location’ and press in on the CLICK STICK to display choices of ‘Auto’ or ‘Use Map’. 3. If you choose ‘Auto’ the eTrex Legend will determine your new location automatically. 4. If you choose ‘Use Map’ a map page will appear with instructions stating, “Point to your approximate location...

  • Page 21: Navigation Methods

    Methods of Navigating using the eTrex Legend There are four methods of navigating when using the eTrex Legend and each is graphicaly displayed on the Map Page. A Track Goto - A direct path to a map location, waypoint, city, address, etc.)

  • Page 22: The Map Page

    Press and hold to ZOOM the map scale rapidly. In many instances the map will display an ‘Accuracy Circle’ surrounding the ‘Position Icon’. The eTrex Legend The Map Page uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning your location to a point within the circle.

  • Page 23: Map Page

    Map Page Options - Overview Map Page Options Menu Map Page options allow a variety of operating and customizing features for your eTrex Legend. On-screen Map Page Options Menu button Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same time.

  • Page 24: Map

    Reference Map Page Options Using the Panning Arrow - Overview The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display.

  • Page 25: Stop Navigation

    Reference Stop Navigation Map Page Options The ‘Stop Navigation’ option allows you to quit naviga- tion of a Goto, Route or Track in progress. To stop navigation: 1. Select ‘Stop Navigation’ and then press in on the CLICK STICK. When there is no active navigation, the ‘Stop Naviga- ‘Stop Navigation’...

  • Page 26: Data Fields

    Reference Data Field - Overview Data Fields Two optional data fi elds support the Map Page and can be programmed to display the following options: Status Field, shows satellite tracking and accuracy. Bearing - The direction from your current location to (Non-programmable) a destination.

  • Page 27: Map

    Reference Map Page Setup Map - Overview Setup Options The ‘Setup Map’ option displays the Map Setup Pages. These pages determine how map features are displayed allowing you to tailor the map to your needs. The Map Page SetUp Options The Map Setup Page consists of fi...

  • Page 28: The Map Page

    Reference Step-by-Step Instructions Map Page Setup Options To use Setup Map options: 1. Select ‘SetUp Map’ from the Options Menu and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Map SetUp Page. 2. Highlight the desired sub-page button to display the features list for that sub-page.

  • Page 29: The Navigation Page

    Reference Overview The Navigation Page The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you’re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination (bear- ing) relative to the course over ground. The Compass Ring and ‘Bearing Pointer’...

  • Page 30: Navigation

    Reference Step-by-Step Instructions The Navigation Page Using options to setup the Navigation Page: 1. With the Navigation Page displayed, use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page. Then press it in to display the menu. 2.

  • Page 31: The Trip Computer Page

    Reference Trip Computer Page - Overview Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel. Eight fi elds display navigation information and are user programmable. The default settings for these fi elds are shown in the illustration to the right.

  • Page 32: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Legend feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Legend operation. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu..Or select it from the page list at the top of each...

  • Page 33: Marking Your Location

    Reference The Mark Waypoint Page - Overview Marking Your Location The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a fl ag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and waypoint symbol.

  • Page 34: Creating A Waypoint

    Reference Creating a To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: Waypoint 1. With the Pan Map feature active, move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the CLICK STICK in and release.

  • Page 35: Projecting A Waypoint

    Reference Projecting Projecting a Waypoint a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select a map item from the Find Menu. (See page 30) 2.

  • Page 36: The Find Menu

    Reference The Find Menu The Find Menu - Overview The Find Menu allows you to fi nd stored locations (waypoints) and map items (cities, exits, etc.). They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location (Position Icon).
  • Page 37 The Find Menu Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Legend can be found by selecting the “Waypoint’ option from the Find Menu. You can fi nd a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’...
  • Page 38 Reference Step-by-Step Instructions The Find Menu To fi nd a ‘Favorite’: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to select the ‘Favorites’ option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list. Use the list option menu to select ‘By Name’...
  • Page 39 Reference Finding an Exit - Overview The Find Menu You can use the Find Exit option to locate a nearby exit Exit on an interstate highway. Exits are listed only by ‘Nearest’. Types List Exit information pages provide a variety of information about services near each exit, including rest stops, lodg- ing, restautants, service stations, etc.
  • Page 40 Reference The Find Menu Finding a Point of Interest - Overview You can use the Find Point of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have transferred a Map- Source MetroGuide map to the unit map database, other- wise this option, plus Address and Intersection options will appear gray and will not be functional.

  • Page 41: The Find Menu

    Reference The Find Menu To fi nd a point of interest: (continued) 5. Use the option menu at the top of page to select from either ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’ options. Selecting ‘By Name’ displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want.

  • Page 42: Using A Goto

    Reference The Find Menu To locate an intersection: 1. Display the Find Menu and use the CLICK STICK to highlight the ‘Intersection’ category and press it in to display the ‘Find Intersection’ page. 2. Highlight the fi rst ’Street’ fi eld and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the ‘Street‘...

  • Page 43: Routes

    Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The eTrex Legend will store 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modifi ed from the Route Page, waypoints can be added to a route from Find Menu.
  • Page 44 Reference Editing a Route Routes To remove all waypoints: 1. Select the on-screen page options button from the Route Page and press the CLICK STICK in to access the options menu. 2. Highlight the ‘Remove All’ option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to remove all waypoints from the list.
  • Page 45 Reference Routes Editing a Route (Continued) To review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in to access the options menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight ‘Review’ and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information Page for the waypoint.
  • Page 46 Reference To move a route waypoint: Routes 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in to access the options menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight the ‘Move’ option and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the waypoint on the map.
  • Page 47 Reference Routes 4. Next drag the line to a map item or other location where you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page will display. Press the on- screen ‘OK’...

  • Page 48: Routes

    Reference Routes Data Fields for the Route Page When navigating a Route, the data displayed in the data fi elds on Route Page may be customized to provide useful navigation information that is specifi cally related to route navigation. These data options appear only on the Route Page, Options for this type of navigation are: Distance to Point - The distance from your current loca-...

  • Page 49: Tracks

    The ‘TracBack’ feature allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints. When you are ready to return to where you started, the eTrex Legend will take you back by following the ‘Track Log’ that you left behind. You can save a total of ten tracks in the unit memory.

  • Page 50: Tracks

    Reference Tracks Page Step-by-Step Instructions To save and use a Track Log: 1. Access the ‘Tracks’ page from the Main Menu. The page has On/Off buttons, a list of tracks, and the number of unused tracks. 2. You can press in on the on-screen ‘Off’ button to pause track logging.

  • Page 51: The Setup

    Reference The Setup Pages - Overview Setup Pages The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Legend to your personal preferences. You can choose Time settings, Units of Measure, Display backlighting and contrast settings, Heading measurement, Interface options and System operating mode. By highlighting the icons on the Setup Menu and then pressing in on the CLICK STICK, you can display the Setup Page for each of the menu items.
  • Page 52 Reference Setup Pages Units Page - Overview The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. To learn more about these subjects, visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http://www.nima.mil or inquire at your library.
  • Page 53 Reference Display Page - Overview Setup Pages You can adjust the amount of time that the backlight- ing feature stays on before timing out and adjust the screen contrast for best viewing Backlighting Timeout - Allows you to choose from always On, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two minutes before timing out.
  • Page 54 If ‘GARMIN DGPS’ or ‘RCTM in/NMEA Out’ format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21 & GBR 23) directly from your unit. Tuning is automatic with ‘Scan’ or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select ‘User’...
  • Page 55 If you desire to use the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability of the eTrex Legend to produce a more accurate position fi x, you can enable this feature from the System Page. Because at this publication the system is not...
  • Page 56 Reference Accessory Pages Accessories Menu The are three accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential), sun and moon position relative to a location, a calendar displayed by month, and a hunting and fi shing best times record. Highlight the appropriate icon and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the desired page.

  • Page 57: The Accessory

    Reference Calendar - Overview Accessory Pages This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates. You can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad. You can create reference notes for multiple months and for months years in yet to come.
  • Page 58 Reference Accessory Pages Hunt and Fish - Overview This feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fi shing for a chosen location and date. Step-by-Step Instructions To set the date: 1. Highlight the date fi eld and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin data entry of individual characters.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Specifi Cations

    Subject to proper user calibration The temperature rating for the eTrex Legend may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. External power can only be applied using the GARMIN Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10203-00) or PC Interface Cable with Auto Power Adapter (P/N 010-10268-00).

  • Page 60: Appendix B Time Offset Chart

    Appendices Appendix B Time Offset Chart The table below gives approximate UTC time offset for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset E007.5° to E022.5° +01.00 W180.0°...

  • Page 61: Appendix C Accessories

    Provides convenient method for carrying the eTrex Legend. Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit. (Not shown) PC Interface Cable....Part No. 010-10206-00 Allows for transfer of data from a PC to an eTrex Legend. (RS232 serial port connector) (Not shown) Owner’s Manual......Part No. 190-00193-00 Quick Start Guide.....

  • Page 62: Appendix D Wiring Diagram

    PC’ s , differential beacon receivers, marine auto- pilots and /or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 2.3 interface format is supported by the eTrex Legend and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 2.3 Approved Sentences:...

  • Page 63: Appendix E Troubleshooting

    CLICK STICK the left. right corner. to exit. The eTrex Legend is programmed to provide “pop-up” messages concerning operational characteristics and conditions. Press in on the CLICK STICK to aknowledge a message and return to the current feature.

  • Page 64: Appendix F Index

    Appendices Appendix F Index Features............1-2 Fields, Data ..........17 Find Address........30, 35-36 Accessories..........55 Find Cities..........30, 32 Activate a Route .......... 37 Find Exits..........30, 33 Altitude ..........14, 17 Find Favorites .........30, 31-32 Altitude Entry..........14 Find Intersections......30, 35-36 Antenna .............

  • Page 65: Appendix F: Index

    Appendices Appendix F Navigation Page......5, 7, 23-24 Index Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) ..31 NMEA ........... 48, 56 Normal Mode..........49 North Up .......... 6, 14, 21 Time Format ..........45 North Reference .......... 47 Time Offset Chart........54 Time Zone..........

  • Page 66: Appendix G: Warranty

    GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.

  • Page 67: Serial Number

    Product Registration Help us to better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your eTrex Legend handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page. Why should you register your eTrex Legend unit? •...
  • Page 68 © 2000 -2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E 151 Street, Olathe, KS 66062 U.S.A. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51, 9AQ U.K. GARMIN Corp. No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com...

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