Owner’s Manual eTrex H ® personal navigator
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex® H. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/support/. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction.........................................................i Contact Garmin.....................................................i Product Registration.............................................i Optional Accessories............................................i Getting Started...................................................1 Unit Overview.......................................................1 Installing Batteries and Lanyard.........................
Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview External power and data connector (under weather cap) GPS antenna UP/DOWN keys QUIT/PAGE key ENTER/ MARK key POWER key LCD display eTrex H Owner’s Manual Battery compartment locking ring Battery compartment cover Carry lanyard attachment slots
Getting Started Installing Batteries and Lanyard The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. Locking pin slot To install the lanyard: 1. Remove the battery cover and place the loop of the lanyard through the slot in the base of the unit. 2. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. Battery compartment To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the Locking ring counter-clockwise and pulling out. 2.
Getting Started Operating the eTrex Understanding Terms Select—move the highlighted area on the screen up or down, using the Up and Down keys to select individual fields. Key—when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Field—the location on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text.
Getting Started Key Functions UP/DOWN keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in or out. QUIT/PAGE key Press to cycle through the main pages. From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a slider bar. Press to exit a page or quit a function. ENTER/MARK key Press and release to enter data or menu selections. HIGH SENSITIVITY POWER key Press and hold to turn unit on or off. Press and release to turn backlighting on or off. Press with a main page open to view its option menu.
Getting Started Turning on the eTrex When you turn on the eTrex, the SkyView page appears, followed by a Ready to navigate message after the unit has collected enough satellite data to establish its current location (initialized). To turn the eTrex on and off: 1. Press and hold POWER. When the unit turns on, a Welcome page appears followed by the SkyView page. 2. To turn off the eTrex, press and hold POWER. Backlight and Contrast Adjustment To turn on the backlight: Press and quickly release POWER.
Getting Started Selecting Options and Entering Data Press UP/DOWN to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. To select and activate an option: 1. From any page except the Menu page, press ENTER to view the options menu. 2. Press UP or DOWN to move the highlight up and down on the menu. To select an option, press ENTER. On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence.
Main Pages Main Pages SkyView Page Options Information needed to operate the eTrex is found on five main pages. Press PAGE to cycle through the pages. SkyView Page Status message Satellites Location accuracy (estimated) Satellite signals Satellite signal strength bar The SkyView Page Your location The SkyView page displays the GPS receiver status. It also shows the strength of the satellite signals.
Main Pages The eTrex is set to automatically rotate the map as you move, so waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed in front of the animated figure. The map orientation is shown in the upper left corner. To increase the map scale, press UP. This shows more area in less detail. To decrease the map scale, press DOWN. This shows less area with more detail.
Main Pages Pointer Page Waypoint (Destination) Straight line distance to the destination Time to destination Moving direction line Destination symbol Direction arrow (follow this) Selectable trip data Compass ring The Pointer Page The Pointer page helps guide you to a destination. When navigating towards a destination, the Pointer page shows the name, the distance, time to go, and a direction arrow in the compass ring. The compass ring reflects your heading (direction of movement).
Main Pages Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page contains five data fields to show travel information. To change the fields: 1. From the Trip Computer page, press ENTER. 2. Select CHANGE FIELDS > ENTER. 3. Select the field to change > ENTER. 4. Select an option > ENTER. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4, as necessary. • Reset Max Speed—resets your maximum speed to zero. • Reset Trip—resets all the data in the Trip Computer to zero.
Main Menu Main Menu Use the Menu page to customize the display, transfer information from a computer to the eTrex and back again, manage, and organize your waypoints. Mark Waypoint Page Menu options Time and date Battery capacity indicator Backlight indicator The Main Menu Use the Menu page to access advanced features; create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs, or access the system setup features. To change the time zone: 1. Press PAGE to switch to the Menu page.
Main Menu To change the name: 1. From the Mark Waypoint page, select the numeric name > ENTER. 2. Select a letter > ENTER. A letter selection window appears. Select a new letter, and press ENTER. 3. Select OK > ENTER. Waypoints Page From the Waypoints page select a waypoint to edit, locate the nearest waypoints, or delete all of the user waypoints. To select a waypoint: 1. Press PAGE to switch to the Menu page. Select WAYPOINTS > ENTER. 2.
Main Menu The Pointer page appears and you’re ready to begin navigating. To stop navigating 1. Press PAGE to switch to the Pointer or Map page > ENTER. 2. Select STOP NAVIGATION > ENTER. Hunt & Fish Page The Hunt and Fish page lists best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen location (waypoint) and date. To view the Hunt /Fish Page: On the Review Waypoint page, select HUNT/ FISH > ENTER.
Main Menu To project a waypoint: 1. Select a waypoint on the Waypoint page > ENTER. 2. Select PROJECT > ENTER. A numeric name is assigned to the new waypoint. 3. Distance is selected by default. Press ENTER. 4. With the Edit Number page open, press DOWN to move the highlight to the next number in the field. With the preferred digit selected > ENTER to activate the drop down number list. 5. Select the correct number > ENTER. When all numbers are entered, highlight OK > ENTER. 6.
Main Menu to form a route. Create and store up to 20 individual routes. Saved routes are automatically named based on the first and last waypoints in the route. Saved routes are listed on the Routes page, with an arrow indicating which route is currently active. Activate the Routes feature and the receiver begins navigation toward the first waypoint in the route. Use the Pointer page to provide steering guidance. To create a route: 1. Choose ROUTE on the Menu page, then select NEW ROUTE > ENTER.
Main Menu Editing a Route To insert a waypoint into a route: 1. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. Select ROUTES > ENTER. 2 Select a route > ENTER. 3 Select the waypoint you want to insert a new waypoint in front of > ENTER. The Insert/ Remove window appears. Select INSERT > ENTER. 4. Select a waypoint > ENTER. The eTrex draws an electronic Track Log on the Map page as you travel. The Track Log contains information about each point it plots, including time and position.
Main Menu 2. Select SAVE > ENTER. The Save Back Through window appears giving you a time frame for saving a track or ENTIRE LOG. 3. Select the preferred option > ENTER. The saved track appears graphically on a sub-page. 4. Select OK > ENTER. The track is now saved and appears in the SAVED TRACKS list on the Track Log page. To clear the current Track Log: 1. With the Menu page displayed, highlight TRACKS > ENTER. 2. Select CLEAR > ENTER. 3.
Main Menu 2. Select DELETE > ENTER. Select YES > ENTER. • Defaults—restores the factory default settings. To delete all tracks: 1. From the Track Log page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select the preferred fields > ENTER. Make the preferred changes to the fields, then press ENTER to save the changes. 3. To restore the default Track settings, select DEFAULTS > ENTER. 1. From the Track Log page, select DELETE ALL > ENTER. 2. Select YES > ENTER.
Main Menu To change the time format: 1. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select TIME > ENTER. 3. Select TIME FORMAT > ENTER. 4. Select 12 or 24 hours > ENTER. Time Zone Set the Time Zone field to an appropriate zone. UTC Offset Use the UTC Offset field to match any time zone in the world. To access the UTC Offset field, select OTHER for the time zone, and then enter a time offset from UTC time.
Main Menu Units Page If using a map in conjunction with the eTrex, select the position format (grid), map datum, map units, and north reference to match the map’s units. The eTrex supports the UTM/UPS and latitude/longitude grids. Position Format The default position format is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes (hdddº mm.mmm). User position format is for custom-designed grids. To change the Position Format: 1. Press PAGE and switch to the Menu page. Select SETUP > ENTER.
Main Menu To change the North Reference: 1. Press PAGE to switch to the Menu page. Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select UNITS > ENTER. 3. Select NORTH REF > ENTER. 4. Select the reference (TRUE, MAG, GRID, or USER) > ENTER. Variance The eTrex lists the variance between Grid North and True North for the selected North Reference grid. To enter Variance manually: 1. From the Menu page, select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select UNITS >NORTH REF > USER. 3. Select VARIANCE > ENTER. 4. Enter a value > ENTER.
Main Menu • RTCM/NMEA—DGPS input; standard RTCM SC-104 format , NMEA 0183 version 3.0 data. • RTCM/TEXT—DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information. • NONE—provides no interfacing capabilities. If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM/NMEA format is used, additional fields control a differential beacon receiver. To select an I/O format: 1. Press PAGE to switch to the Menu page. Select SETUP > ENTER. 2. Select INTERFACE > ENTER. 3.
Appendix Appendix DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy: 3 meters (10ft) 95% typical with DGPS corrections3 Specifications Physical Case: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Size: 4.4”H x 2”W x 1.2”D (11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm) Weight: Approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries Temperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) 1 Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled, high-sensitivity Acquisition time: Approx.
Appendix Interface Formats Interface formats are selected from the Setup page. The input/output lines on your eTrex are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including computers, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is supported and the unit can drive up to three devices. NMEA 0183 Version 3.0 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPBOD, GPRTE.
Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex H, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
Index Index A accessories i activating a route: 15 B backlight 5 battery installation 2 battery strength indicator 11 bearing 8 C compass ring 9 contrast 5 course 8 creating a route 15 creating a waypoint 11 D daylight saving time 19 delete a track 17 delete a waypoint 12 E Enter/Mark key 1 26 G GOTO 12 H heading 9 Hunt/Fish 13 I initializing 5 input/output formats 21 installing batteries 2 Interface page 21 K key functions 4 M Main Menu 11 manual conventions 3 map datums 20 map orienta
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