eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx ® ® personal navigator ® owner’s manual eTrex Legend Cx eTrex Venture Cx
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® Cx or the eTrex® Venture Cx. These products use the proven performance of Garmin GPS and fullfeatured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Both eTrex models operate identically with the only differences being accessory offerings. A microSD card and PC/USB data cable and MapSource Waypoint Manager software with USB drivers are not included with the eTrex Venture Cx.
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement ............................ v Product Registration .......................................... v Contact Garmin........................................................v Caring for you eTrex ...................................
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Searching for a Point of Interest ............................25 Custom Points of Interest ......................................26 Using Tracks ..................................................... 26 Navigating a Saved Track ......................................30 Creating and Using Routes ............................. 31 Creating a Route ....................................................31 Navigating a Route ................................................
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calculator .......................................................... 65 Stopwatch ......................................................... 65 Sun and Moon................................................... 66 Hunt and Fish ................................................... 67 Games Menu ..................................................... 68 Memory Race ........................................................68 Virtua Maze ................................................
INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Legend Cx OR THE eTrex Venture Cx, 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.
INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE LEGEND CX Caring for you eTrex Storage Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Do not store where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the eTrex only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the eTrex for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview USB connector port (under weather cap) (eTrex Legend Cx shown) GPS antenna Battery compartment cover • Provides quick satellite acquisition Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for convenient access when hiking or walking. • Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 72 for accessory listings.
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 57 for information on setting the battery type. Belt Clip (attaches to belt or waistband) PUSH TO EJECT To install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity.
GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS Key Functions “Thumb Stick” Enter/Rocker key (eTrex Legend Cx shown) (Press down to Enter - move to the side or up or down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) In/Out zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. Menu/Find key • Press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. • Press and hold to display the Find Menu.
GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE ETREX Turning on the eTrex When you turn on the eTrex, the Welcome page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To turn the eTrex on and off: 1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. 2. To turn off the eTrex, press and hold the Power key again.
GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the eTrex is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. To initialize your eTrex: 1.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Using the eTrex On-screen button—use the Rocker to highlight a button, and press Enter to select the button. Understanding Terms Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the Rocker. This section explains how to enter and select information with the eTrex.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the Rocker 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, press the Menu key. An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for that page. 2. Use the Rocker to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the option you want, and press Enter to select it.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX 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. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Press Enter to acknowledge the message and close the window. On-Screen Messages In some instances, the message may indicate a temporary condition such as the “Calculating Route” message and close as soon as calculation is completed.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX Transferring Data to a microSD Card The eTrex utilizes a microSD card to store detailed MapSource map data. To install or remove the microSD card: microSD card location PUSH TO EJECT 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. 2. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the battery tray, and insert the contact end of the card in the slot with the contacts facing away from the battery tray. 3. Press down on the card and release to eject. 4.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS BASIC OPERATION This section explains some of the more common operations performed with your eTrex, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Creating and Using Waypoints To mark your current location: 1. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you can see a highlighted description of the item. Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. To create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Manually enter waypoint coordinates. 4. Press Quit to exit. Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. To edit a waypoint: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. 12 4.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To move a waypoint on the Map Page: 1. On the Find Menu, highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press Enter. The Waypoint Page opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press Enter to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press Enter again to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint. 5. Use the Rocker to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press Enter.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Mark Waypoint Page Average Location Page 4. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. 5. Select Project Waypoint, and press Enter to open the Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press the Quit key when finished. 6. Press Enter to save the location.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Using Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. Proximity icon Radius field New Entry line Proximity Alarms check box To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press Enter to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight an empty line, and press Enter to open the Find Menu.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: To remove or review a single entry, press Enter. OR To remove all waypoints from the list, press the Menu key, highlight Remove All, and press Enter. Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the eTrex basemap. You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to the unit.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options, such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups, such as Food & Drink and Lodging). Use these options to shorten your search. 4. Use the Rocker and Enter key to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Using the Find Item Information Page Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently. To go to a recently found item: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press Enter to open the Recent Finds Page.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU • Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint by referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for more information. • Find Near Here—return to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the information page. • Change Reference—point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu, highlight Change Reference, and press Enter. The Map Page appears. 4. Use the Rocker to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press Enter. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. To find a waypoint: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press Enter to open the Waypoints Page. 3.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Geocache Setup instructions on page 61 and www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegendcx/. To find a geocache: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press Enter to open the Geocache Page. You can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a geocache on the list, and press Enter to open the information page. 4.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU Finding a City Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). To find a city: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press Enter. The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current location. Cities icon Cities nearest to your location 22 City information page 3.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 4. Select a service from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected service. Exits list To find an address: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. Available services Exits icon Addresses icon Addresses Page Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an address.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 3. Highlight the field, and press Enter. 4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad. When finished, highlight OK and press Enter again. 5 Highlight the field, and press Enter. The street list opens. 6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. A list of matches appears. 7.
BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the field. When finished, a list of matches appears below. 7. Select an intersection, and press Enter to open the information page. List of matching intersections To find a point of interest: 1. Press Find to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press Enter to show a list of all points near your current location. 3.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected item. Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page 3. Highlight the Clear button, and press Enter. A confirmation message appears. To set up a track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press Enter to open the Track Log Setup Page. Data Card Option • Wrap When Full—the track log records over the oldest data with new data.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS To save the entire track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press Enter to open the Tracks Page. 3 Highlight the Save button and press Enter. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select Yes, and press Enter to save the track. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 2. Highlight the Log Track to Data Card option, and then press ENTER to activate the feature. Observe that a current date .gpx file appears in the Data Card Tracks list. This file is a continuous compilation of all track data for the indicated date. As long as this feature is enabled, a new file is recorded for each day you use the unit. Recording continues until the card is filled.
BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS 3. Press Enter to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and define the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page. Start calculation Save calculated track 4. When finished defining the area, press Enter to open the page with a Save button. 5. Press Enter to save the new track to the Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page. Navigating a Saved Track You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES To create a user waypoint on a saved track: 1. With a saved track shown on the map, use the Rocker to move the pointer on the track point that you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. Press and hold the Enter key to open the Mark Waypoint Page. 3. Customize the user waypoint, highlight OK, and press Enter to save it. Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups, and open the information page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, and so on. 6. Highlight the Use button, and press Enter to add it to the route. 7. To add more points to the route, repeat steps 4 to 6. You can rename the route if you want. 8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press Enter to begin navigating.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press Enter to open the Routes Page. 3. Highlight a saved route, and press Enter to open the Route Page. 4. Highlight the Navigate button, and press Enter. 5. To stop navigating, press the Menu key, select Stop Navigation, and press Enter. When navigating a route, a guidance message and a graphic view of turns in the route appear as you approach each one.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 5. Use the Rocker to operate the on-screen keypad and edit the route name. Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Enter a new route name. Route Page To review individual route points: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press Enter to open the Routes Page. 3.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press Enter to open an options menu. 5. Highlight Review, and press Enter to open the information page for the route point. 6. Select Save (save the point as a waypoint), Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go To (navigate to the point), and press Enter. To delete a route: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press Enter to open the Routes Page. 3.
BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Using the Route Page Options The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for the route selected on the Routes Page. Press the Menu key to open the Route Page Options Menu. • Remove All—removes all waypoints from the route. • Reverse Route—reverses the order of the route points in the saved route. • Copy Route—makes a copy of the saved route with the same name, followed by a number. • Delete Route—deletes the saved route.
MAIN PAGES > OVERVIEW MAIN PAGES The eTrex has three main pages: Map Page, Compass Page, and the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the Quit key. Additional pages are added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. The Active Route Page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating. The Satellite Page appears only at Start Up. Each page has an Options Menu, which contains the setup options and functions that apply to the page.
MAIN PAGES > SATELLITE PAGE Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites. The Satellite Page appears when you turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter. Location Satellite location Satellite signal strength 38 Satellite Page Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Map Page The eTrex comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource data. Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map. To show data fields on the Map Page: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Data Field, and press Enter.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE To change a data field display: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press Enter. The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press Enter to open the list of data field options. Data field options Using Additional Map Data Optional Map Source data disks enhances the versatility of your eTrex.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Changing the Zoom Range You can change the zoom range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press the In key to decrease the zoom range and show an area with greater detail; press the Out key to increase the zoom range and show a larger area with less detail. Zoom in Zoom out The current zoom range setting is shown in the lower-left corner of the Map Page.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE • Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. This option is available only if 2, 3, or 4 data fields is selected. Displays only when data fields are used. • Guidance Text—shows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination. • Setup Map—accesses six pages of map display options so you can customize the way the map appears to meet your preferences.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Setting up the Map Page Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page. To customize the Map Page display: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Setup Map, and press Enter to open the map setup page. The top of the page contains icons for each setup page. 3. Use the Rocker to move from icon to icon after selecting a map setup page and to move up and down the feature fields on each page.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE • Lock On Road—locks the map pointer to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup – Tracks Page The Map Setup – Tracks Page contains settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To Line. Map Setup – Points Page Us the Map Setup – Points Page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 mi.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Map Setup – Text Page Use the Map Setup – Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large. Press the Menu key to view the list of options for displaying maps. Map Setup – Marine Page Use the Map Setup – Marine Page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts (MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data).
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Measuring Distance You can measure the distance between two map items. To measure distance between two points: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press Enter. An on-screen arrow appears on the map display at your current location with REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point you want to measure from), and press Enter. A push pin icon marks the starting point on the map. 4.
MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE Turning Declutter On or Off You can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display (declutter the display), such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale. Restoring Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings. Map with Declutter Map with Declutter off on To turn declutter on or off: 1.
MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a Bearing Pointer. Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. indicates the direction (bearing to or course of travel) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring, bearing pointer or course pointer work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination.
MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. With the Compass Page open, press the Menu key. To select an option, highlight it, and press Enter. • Change Data Fields—selects the type of data you want to show in the data fields. • Restore Defaults—returns to factory settings. Compass Page Options Menu The following options are available: • Stop or Resume Navigation—turns active navigation for a route or Go To on and off.
MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination.
MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Data Fields You can show three or four data fields on the Compass Page. 0.25 mi Scale The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. To select the course pointer or the bearing pointer: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Compass Page Options Menu. The bearing pointer is the factory set default option. When the bearing pointer option is shown, the course pointer is active and vice versa. 2.
MAIN PAGES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE To change data fields: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press Enter. The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press Enter to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that field. 4. Use the Rocker to highlight the option you want, and press Enter to place it in the data field. 5. After making your selection and entry, use the Rocker to move to the next field and repeat the process. 6.
MAIN PAGES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE Trip Computer Page Options Menu The following options are available: Reset—because you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is available. You can reset the trip information by highlighting “Reset” from the menu and pressing Enter. The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data, clearing the track log and deleting saved tracks, waypoints, and routes. From this page you can select individual items, select all, and unselect all.
MAIN MENU > TRACKS MAIN MENU The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing Menu twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press Enter. Tracks The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track memory used, and a list of saved tracks.
MAIN MENU > HIGHWAY PAGE Track Page Options The Track Log Setup Page contains the following options: • Wrap When Full—enables this option when you want to record over the oldest data with new data when the track log is full. • Record Method—sets the method used to record track points. Distance records track points after a specific distance is traveled. Time creates track points after the specified time has elapsed. Auto allows you to choose from five different intervals.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by point to your final destination. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic. As you move toward each point on your route, the Highway Page graphic shows the direction you should move to stay on course to the next point. Use the In or Out keys to change the five scale settings for zooming in or out on the highway. To navigate using the Highway Page: 1.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power and proximity alarms. To access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press Enter. • Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language. • External Power Lost—indicates whether the unit remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn Off) when external power is removed from the unit.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU To access the Display Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Display icon, and press Enter. • Display Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Select Auto to automatically switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise. • Daytime Color Scheme and Nightime Color Scheme—select the color scheme to use when operating in Day or Night mode.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU 4. Double-click on a PC’s My Computer to observe a new Removable Disk Drive listed. If drives are networked, see the note below. If using a Macintosh, double-click on the icon to view the directory of files on the microSD card. To transfer files to the microSD card: 1. Double-click My Computer on a PC’s desktop. 2. Browse the PC or Macintosh for the file to copy. 3. For a PC, highlight the file and select Edit > Copy and open the drive identified with the eTrex Cx.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU To access the Page Sequence Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page Sequence icon, and press Enter. To move a page: To move a page in the order, highlight the page, and press Enter. Select Move, and press up or down on the Rocker to move the page up or down in the list. Press Enter when finished. To insert new a page: Highlight the page that is to follow the one you want to insert in the order, and press Enter.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU before the route is calculated. Faster Time—calculated routes are faster to drive but might be longer in distance. Shorter Distance—calculated routes are shorter in distance but take more time to drive. • Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn popup window on or off. Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation—sets whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or whether it recalculates automatically.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical geocache stations on public or private land, be certain you are not in violation of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties. To access the Geocache Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Geocache icon, and press Enter. Marine Setup The Marine Setup Page to defines marine alarm settings. To access the Marine Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine icon, and press Enter.
MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU Units Setup Use the Units Setup Page to customize units of measure. To access the Interface Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units icon, and press Enter. • Position Format—sets a coordinate system to match paper maps. • Map Datum—sets the map datum reference appropriate for the type of paper map you may be using. (See page 92 for details.) • Distance/Speed—sets the unit of measurement for speed and distance traveled. • Elevation (Vert.
MAIN MENU > PROXIMITY WAYPOINTS AND CALENDAR Welcome Page Setup Use the Welcome Page Setup to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your eTrex. To access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press Enter. To add a welcome message: 1. Use the on-screen keypad and the Rocker to enter your welcome message, and press Enter. 2. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter to close. 3.
MAIN MENU > CALCULATOR AND STOPWATCH 6. To remove points from a Day Page, press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. Select Remove Points, and press Enter to display the Remove Points Options List. 7. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specific date and location, press the Menu key, and use the Rocker to make your choice. Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your eTrex as a calculator.
MAIN MENU > SUN AND MOON To stop the stopwatch: Highlight the Stop button, and press Enter to stop the stopwatch. To use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap button, and press Enter. To reset the stopwatch: With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the Reset button, and press Enter. To time a lap by distance: Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. Choose Lap by Distance, and press Enter. To return to Lap by Button Press, repeat these same steps.
MAIN MENU > HUNT AND FISH To view sun and moon locations for a specified time, date, and location: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press Enter. 3. To view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight either the Date or Time field, and press Enter to open the on-screen keypad. OR To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location field, and press Enter to open the New Location Options Menu. Choose from the options shown.
MAIN MENU > GAMES MENU Games Menu The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, Virtua Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play. To select and play a game: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Games icon, and press Enter. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a game, and press Enter. A brief description of each game appears.
MAIN MENU > GAMES MENU To adjust the grid or square size in custom mode: 1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field, and press Enter to select from the options lists. Press Enter to make your selection. 2. Highlight Start, and press Enter to begin the game. 3. Highlight Re-Center and press Enter to place yourself back in the middle of the game board. Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen.
MAIN MENU > GAMES MENU Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows. You may travel anywhere on the screen, but you cannot walk on your tail, or you lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you. 70 Gekoids This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit.
MAIN MENU > GAMES MENU Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. Occasionally you are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of several difficulty levels and an extended or limited visibility option.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Specifications Physical Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 -volt DC Adapter Cable, or PC/USB Adapter Battery Life: Up to 32 hours (typical use)* Weight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. *Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the Legend Cx or Venture Cx in below-freezing conditions.
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your eTrex. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, or Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. WARNING: Garmin accessories are designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD DEFINITIONS Data Field Definitions The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. Accuracy Of GPS—the current accuracy of your GPSdetermined location. Bearing—the compass direction from your current position to a destination point. Course—the desired path of travel from your starting point to your destination point. Distance - To Next—the distance to the next point on a route. Distance - To Destination—the entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD DEFINITIONS Speed - Moving Avg.—the average speed while your vehicle was moving. Speed—Overall Avg.—the average speed determined by both the moving and stopped time and speed. Sunrise—the time of sunrise for the current date and location. Sunset—the time of sunset for the current date and location. Time To Destination—the estimated time enroute to your final destination, if you maintain your current speed and course.
APPENDIX > CONNECTING YOUR LEGEND CX TO A COMPUTER Connecting Your eTrex to a Computer You can connect your eTrex to your computer using the PC/USB connector cable. This cable is provided as an accessory with the eTrex Legend Cx and is available for use with the eTrex Venture Cx through purchase from you Garmin Dealer or the Garmin Web site at: www.garmin.com. A PC/USB cable is required for loading detailed mapping data from MapSource data disks and for software updates.
APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS? What Is WAAS/EGNOS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the European version of WAAS and operates in the same manner. WAAS is made up of satellites and ground reference stations positioned across the United States that monitor GPS satellite data.
APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats reference and the eTrex can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation. What Is a Location Format? Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUP Loran TD Setup To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the Rocker to highlight the Setup icon, and press Enter to open the Setup Menu. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the Units icon, and press Enter to open the Units Setup Page. 4. Highlight the Position Format field, and press Enter to open the format list. 5. Highlight Loran TD, and press Enter to open the Loran Setup Page. 6.
APPENDIX > REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance The eTrex Legend Cx and Venture Cx comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
APPENDIX > LIMITED 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.
APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification.
INDEX INDEX A accessories 73 adjusting the backlight 4 altimeter page 52 plot over time 52 C calendar 64 cautions viii cleaning vi compass bearing pointer 50 course pointer 50 data fields 51 compass page 48 options 49 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 50 creating waypoints using coordinates 11 using the map 11 custom points of interest 26 D data field definitions 74 E Enter/Rocker key 3 F find 16 an address 23 an intersection 24 a city 22 a geocache 20 a point of interest 25 by name 17 item information
INDEX S satellite page 38 Options 38 selecting options and entering data 7 setup menu 56 display setup 57 geocache setup 61 heading setup 63 map page setup 60 marine setup 62 page sequence setup 59 routing setup 60 system setup 57 time setup 62 tones setup 59 units setup 63 welcome page setup 64 software license agreement v specifications 72 status bar 7 storage vi T tracks 26, 54 creating user waypoints 31 navigating 30 84 options 55 saving a track log 28 setting up a track 27 viewing a track 29 transf
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