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Introduction On Your Mark. . . Welcome To get the most out of your new eTrex, take the time to read through this Owner’s Manual to understand the operating features of the unit. This manual has been designed to provide all that you need to know to operate your eTrex. eTrex Registration Help us to better support you by completing your on-line registration today! Why should you register your eTrex purchase? • Notification of Product Updates • Notification of New Products Connect to our web site (www.garmin.
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................. 1-8 Welcome ........................................................................ 1 Warnings and Cautions .................................................. 3 FCC Compliance Statement ........................................... 4 Features.......................................................................... 5 Buttons...........................................................................
Introduction WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision.
Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance.
Introduction The eTrex is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and five user-buttons. All buttons are located on the sides of the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that won’t obstruct your view of the display. It runs for 22 hours on two AA alkaline batteries in battery save mode.
Introduction eTrex Buttons Operating the eTrex is as simple as pressing a button! The UP/DOWN Buttons: • Select options on pages and menus • Adjust display contrast on Satellite Page • Zoom in and out on Map Page • Cycle through trip data on NavigationPage The ENTER Button: • Confirms data entry or menu selections • Displays options on main pages • Pressing and holding the ENTER button activates the Mark Waypoint Page The PAGE Button: • Switches between pages and moves you out of pages.
Introduction Internal GPS Antenna eTrex Description UP Button PAGE Button DOWN Button POWER Button ENTER Button LCD Display (with backlight) External Power and Data Connector Waterproof Case Battery Compartment 7
Introduction Accessories Standard Accessories Lanyard Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit for convenient carrying. Owner’s Manual Auto Power Adapter - Converts 12VDC output from the lighter to 3VDC input to the eTrex. Not interchangeable with power adapters for Garmin VHF 720, 725, and 725e, or GPS 170, 175, 190, and 195. Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories Carrying Case Protects the eTrex when not in use. Belt Clip Allow easy access to the eTrex when clipped to a belt..
Getting Started The Getting Started Section introduces you to the basic operation of the eTrex. The Reference Section shows you how to use all of the eTrex’s remaining features. Here We Go. . . The First Step The eTrex operates on information gathered from satellites. To gather this information, take your eTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of the sky (a nearby park would work fine). Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on.
Getting Started Page Basics Selecting a Page All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on four main “pages” (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Pointer, and Menu. Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between pages. PAGE PAGE Satellite Map Navigation PAGE PAGE Menu Satellite Page Basics The “READY TO NAVIGATE” message must appear before you can begin using your eTrex to navigate.
Getting Started Page Basics Map Page Basics North Pointer Destination Waypoint “You”; Your Location Path to Destination “Trail” (track log) On the Map Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to adjust the map scale from 200 feet to 800 miles. Map Scale The Map Page The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a real picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated figure “walks”) and leaves a “trail” (track log). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map.
Getting Started Page Basics Navigation Page Basics Waypoint (Location) Name Time to reach the Destination On the Navigation Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through different trip data. Straight Line Distance to the Destination Moving Direction Line Compass Ring Direction Arrow (follow this) Destination Symbol Speed The Navigation Page The eTrex is not a magnetic compass. You must be moving in order for it to track your movement. The Navigation Page helps guide you to a destination.
Getting Started Page Basics Main Menu Basics Menu Options Time and Date Battery Capacity The Main Menu Page Backlight Indicator From the Main Menu Page, the UP and DOWN Buttons are used to cycle through menu options and access advanced features. The Main Menu gives you access to the eTrex’s more advanced features. With the Main Menu you can create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view track logs or access the system setup features.
Getting Started Let the Fun Begin! This completes a basic explanation of the page features of the eTrex. Discovering GPS Navigation Discovering how to use your eTrex is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. In this brief exercise, you’ll mark your current location (your home for example), travel a short distance away, and then have the eTrex guide you back to where you started (to get the most out of this exercise, make sure to walk for at least the time noted for each step).
Getting Started To change the waypoint name: Edit Waypoints 1. On the ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name ‘001’. 2. Press ENTER. The ‘EDIT WAYPOINT NAME’ Page appears. 3. Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the letter selections. Select ‘H’ and press ENTER. Repeat this process and finish the word ‘HOME’. 4. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight the ‘OK’ field and press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page appears. 5.
Getting Started Follow the Arrow Guidance by Garmin The eTrex guides you to a destination using a GOTO (GOTO means GOing TO a destination in a direct line). Now let’s use the GOTO feature and the Navigation Page to travel back to our starting location. To Start a GOTO: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘WAYPOINTS’. 3. Press ENTER. The ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page appears. The arrow tells you what direction you should move.
Getting Started The destination name, distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top of the screen. The speed you are traveling is shown at the bottom of the screen. When you are nearing to your destination, the eTrex will display the message “ARRIVING DESTINATION”. You’ve Made It! Cancelling A GOTO Anytime you want to stop a GOTO: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘NAVIGATION’ Page. Press ENTER. 2.
Reference Map Page Options Introduction This section covers the remaining features of the eTrex that were not covered in the Getting Started section. Map Page Options In addition to the basic aspects of the Map Page that were covered on page 11, there is a ‘MAP OPTIONS’ feature which allows you to customize the Map Page. The following options are available: Selecting ‘Orient Map Ahead’ from the Map Page options orients the map to the direction you are moving.
Reference You will notice on the Map Page the little grey “man”. The man stands still when you are not moving, he moves when you move, and a blinking “?” means the eTrex has lost satellite reception (weak signals). You should relocate the eTrex or move to a place that has a clear view of the sky.
Reference Main Menu Selections Bearing—the compass direction from your location to a destination. Elevation—the measurement of height above mean sea level. Location—shows your current position coordinates. Sunrise—the time of sunrise at your present location. Sunset—the time of sunset at your present location. Trip Time—the total time you have traveled since the last trip reset. Trip Odometer—like the odometer in your car, ‘TRIP ODOMETER’ tells you how far you’ve gone since the last trip reset.
Reference To change the location (position coordinates): 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘MARK’. Press ENTER. The ‘MARK WAYPOINT’ Page appears. Mark Waypoint Page 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight the ‘POSITION COORDINATES’ field and press ENTER. The ‘EDIT LOCATION’ Page appears. 3. Scroll through the position places using the UP and DOWN Button (UP Button to move right to left, DOWN Button to move left to right).
Reference Waypoints Page Waypoints Page The Waypoints Page organizes all of your waypoints in alphabetical order for easy selection. It also allows you to select nine of the ‘NEAREST WAYPOINTS’ for a separate list, and if you want, delete all waypoints. To select a waypoint: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘WAYPOINTS’. Press ENTER. The ‘WAYPOINTS’ Page appears.
Reference Review Waypoint Page The Review Waypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation and location (just like on the Mark Waypoint Page). You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, and start a GOTO. Review Waypoint Page To delete a waypoint: 1. On the ‘REVIEW WAYPOINT’ Page, press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘DELETE’. Press the ENTER Button. A confirmation message box appears asking if you really want to delete the waypoint.
Reference Review Waypoint Page Using the Project feature can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using a new or existing waypoint as a reference. This works best when using a map and compass to determine distance and bearing. You can also change the name, symbol and elevation on this page. Projecting a waypoint: 1.
Reference ‘Route’ and Route Page Routes The eTrex allows you to navigate using one of three methods: • GOTO • Route • TracBack The GOTO method of navigation was briefly discussed on page 16. The Route feature and the GOTO feature are comparable in that they both guide you to destination waypoints. However, the route feature is more powerful because it is more automatic. When you reach one waypoint, the eTrex automatically guides you to the next waypoint on the route without needing to touch any buttons.
Reference Routes There are two ways to create a route: 1. Use existing waypoints that reside in the eTrex. Choose ‘ROUTE’ on the ‘MENU’ Page, then add a waypoint into the route from a list of available waypoints. 2. Plan a ‘ROUTE’ in MapSource® on a PC, and use “Save To Device” to download the ‘ROUTE’ to the eTrex. See your Garmin dealer for more information on using MapSource (MapSource is an optional accessory, and is not included with the eTrex).
Reference To insert a waypoint into an existing route: Routes 1. From the Route page, press the UP or DOWN Button to select the entry point for the new waypoint. Stop at the waypoint on the route list that you want to follow the new waypoint or use the last open slot if you want the new point at the end of the route. Press ENTER. The ‘ADD WAYPOINT TO ROUTE’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the waypoint of your choice and press ENTER.
Reference Track Logs What is a Track Log? The eTrex draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the Map Page as you travel. The track log starts recording as soon as the eTrex gets a location fix. If you want to keep a record of a certain track log before the track memory is filled and it begins to overwrite the earliest tracks, you can save it to the ‘Saved Tracks’ list. You can save a total of ten tracks in the eTrex. Saved tracks can be used for navigation later.
Reference To save a track for navigation later: Track Logs 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘TRACKS’. Press ENTER. The ‘TRACK LOG’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SAVE’ and press ENTER. The ‘SAVE BACK THROUGH’ window appears giving you a time frame for saving a track or ‘ENTIRE LOG’. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the desired option. Press ENTER. The saved track appears graphically on a sub page.
Reference Track Logs To delete all tracks: 1. On the ‘TRACK LOG’ Page, press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘DELETE ALL’. Press ENTER. The verification window appears. 2. If you really want to delete all saved tracks, press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER. If you change your mind, press the UP or DOWN Button and select ‘NO’. Press ENTER. The tracks remain in memory (or press PAGE to exit). To delete a saved track: 1.
Reference Setup Menu Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex. From the Setup Menu you can change coordinate systems, map datums, and distance units. You can also change the time format, north reference, operating mode, display contrast, and display back light timeout. Time Page The ‘Time’ Page allows you to select a 12 hour or 24 hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose Daylight Savings Time.
Reference Setup Menu Time Zone The time zone can be set to any one of thirty pre-programmed zones or by entering the UTC Time Offset value in the UTC offset field below the time zone field. When you select the 24 hour time format, the letters ‘lcl’ (local) appear next to the time. You can find time offset values for your longitude by following instructions and the Time Offset Chart (Appendix D). To change the time zone, follow the steps given on page 13.
Reference Display Page The Display Page allows you to set the display backlight timeout (On all the time, 15 or 30 seconds, and 1 or 2 minutes) and the display contrast. Display and Units Pages To change the Light Timeout: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘DISPLAY’ and press ENTER. Press ENTER on the ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ field. 3.
Reference Map Datums Position Format The default position coordinates format (and the one most commonly used) for the eTrex is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes (hdddº mm.mmm’). You may also choose from 17 other position formats. There is also a “User” position format which allows you to approximate custom-designed grids. For more information on grids and datums we recommend you visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http://www.nima.mil.
Reference To change the Map Datum: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Press the UP or DOWN Button and highlight ‘SETUP’. Press ENTER. Use the UP or DOWN Buttons to select ‘UNITS’. Press ENTER. The ‘UNITS’ Page appears. Units of Measure 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘MAP DATUMS’ field. Press ENTER. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Button to select the desired datum. Press ENTER. Press PAGE to select the page of your choice.
Reference Units of Measure ‘MAGNETIC’ north is the default north reference setting. North Reference ‘Reference’ refers to the orientation of a map’s grid. Map makers try to align the vertical lines on a map with ‘True North’. True North is the direction from any location on the earth’s surface to the “north pole”. Maps are typically referenced to true north.
Reference Interface Page Interface Page The Interface Page allows you to connect and use devices such as computers and differential GPS (DGPS) beacon receivers with the eTrex. Input/Output Settings The ‘Interface’ Settings Page allows you to use your eTrex with external NMEA devices, DGPS beacon receivers, a personal computer, etc. You can choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or none at all.
Reference System Page If ‘Garmin DGPS’ or ‘RTCM/NMEA’ format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a Garmin differential beacon receiver (e.g. GBR 21) directly from your eTrex. You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate when you select ‘User’ from the Beacon pop-up list to manually tune the receiver (you can also ‘scan’ if you don’t know what the nearby station is, but the unit could continue scanning if reception is temporarily lost). To select an I/O Format: 1.
Reference Battery Save Battery Save When the eTrex is in ‘BATTERY SAVE’ mode, the GPS receiver is turned on and off alternatively to conserve power. To select battery save mode: 1. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the ‘MENU’ Page. Use the UP and DOWN Button and highlight the ‘SETUP’ field. Press ENTER. The ‘SETUP’ Page appears. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Button and select the ‘SYSTEM’ field. Press ENTER. The ‘SYSTEM’ Page appears. 3. Press ENTER on the ‘MODE’ field.
Appendices Appendix A 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 Weight: Approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries Temperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C)3 (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx.
Appendices GPS - the Global Positioning System - is a navigation revolution. It’s a technology that pinpoints a user’s location anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day, regardless of the weather. Appendix B What is GPS? Designed by the United States’ Department of Defense for use by the military, the GPS System was made available to civilians for use in aviation, marine surveying and general outdoor/recreation markets.
Appendices Appendix C Reception Tips Satellite Reception Tips The basic steps in getting the eTrex ‘ready to navigate’ was covered on page 9. If the eTrex has problems with receiving satellite signals, you will be prompted to answer some questions. Please follow the steps that best describes your situation: A. You are trying to use the eTrex indoors: Clouds and weather do not affect the operation of the eTrex! 1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear.
Appendices C. You are not indoors, but you have moved hundreds of miles/km since you last used your eTrex: Appendix C Reception Tips 1. The message ‘TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU INDOORS NOW?’ will appear. Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ‘NO’. Press ENTER. 2. eTrex then asks: ‘HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS OF MILES/KM SINCE LAST USE?’ Press the UP or DOWN Button to highlight ‘YES’. Press ENTER. 3. eTrex will do an ‘AUTOLOCATE’ and switch to the Satellite Page.
Appendices Appendix D Time Offset 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. Offs e t Longitudinal Zone Offs e t W180.0º to W172.5º - 12 E007.5° to E022.5° +1 W172.5º to W157.5º - 11 E022.5° to E037.5° +2 W157.5º to W142.5º - 10 E037.5° to E052.5° +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.5° to E067.5° +4 W127.5º to W112.5º -8 E067.5° to E082.5° +5 W112.5º to W097.5º -7 E082.5° to E097.
Appendices 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 PC’s, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and/or a second GPS receiver. Appendix E Wiring Diagram The NMEA 0183 version 2.0 interface format is supported by the eTrex and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 3.
Appendices Appendix F Troubleshooting The eTrex does not turn on: 1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and that the battery terminals are clean. It takes more than 10 minutes to get a location fix: 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 42. The arrow on the Navigation Page does not point to the destination: 1. Navigation information is based on your movement.
Appendices Can I use the eTrex indoors? No. The DEMO mode is available, but we suggest that only dealers use it. Appendix G FAQs Do I need to subscribe to a service to use the eTrex? No. The GPS satellites are owned by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and have been funded by U.S. taxpayers’ dollars. Reception of GPS satellite signals is free to everyone. Does the eTrex work anywhere in the world and in any weather? Yes.
Appendices Appendix G FAQs What Grid Formats does the eTrex Support? hddd.dddddo (degrees, decimal degrees) hdddomm.mm (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes) hdddomm’ss.
Appendices A Accessories 8 Auto Zoom 18 Average Speed 19 Appendix H Index B Backlighting and Contrast 9 Batteries 8, 39 Battery Save Mode 39 Beacon Receiver 37, 40 Bearing 20 Bearing Line 18 Buttons 6 C Cancelling a GOTO 17 Clear a Route Waypoint 27 Compass 12 Course Line 18 D Data Entry 34 Daylight Savings Time 32 Delete a Waypoint 23 Delete All Waypoints 22 Demo Mode 39 Description 7 DGPS 37, 45, 48 Display Page 33 E Edit Waypoints 14-15, 20-21 Elevation 20, 21 F FCC Compliance Statement 4 Features 5 Fr
Appendices Appendix H Index I I/O Formats 37-38 Interface Page 37 Installing the Batteries 8 L Latitude/Longitude 14, 21 Location 20 Low Battery 38 M Main Menu 13 Map Datum 33, 34, 35 Map Display 17 Map Orientation 18 Map Page 11, 18 Map Scale 11 MapSource CD 8, 36 Maps 33 Marine Autopilot 45 Mark a Waypoint 14 Mark Waypoint Page 20-21 Max Speed 19 Menu Page Basics 13 Military Time 31 N Navigation 10, 12, 14 Navigation Page 12, 16, 19-20 Nearest Waypoints Page 22 NMEA 37, 45 North Reference 36 P Page
Appendices S Satellite Page 9, 10 Satellite Reception 10, 42-43 Setup Menu 31-39 Signal Strength Bar 10 Software Version 38 Specifications 40 Speed 19 Stop Navigation 18, 19 System Page 38-39 Appendix H Index T Time Format 31 Time Offset Chart 44 Time Zones 13, 44 Tracback Navigation 30-31 Track Logs 17, 28-30, 48 Trip Odometer 20 Troubleshooting 46 U Units of Measure 35 Units Page 33-36 User Grid Format 34 UTC 32 W Warnings and Cautions 3 Warranty 52 Waypoints Page 22 Waypoint Symbol 14 Web Site 1 Welco
Warranty Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
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