Battery Compartment

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Thumb Stick ENTER/ROCKER Key

Key Functions

GPS Antenna Provides quick satellite acquisition. IN/OUT Zoom Keys From the Map Page, press to zoom 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.
(Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/ down to scroll, cursor or increase/decrease)
Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. Press in and release to enter highlighted options and data or confirm on-screen messages. Press in and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. QUIT Key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press when using the on-screen keyboard to cancel.
POWER/LIGHT Key Press and hold to turn unit On/Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting, and to view date/time and battery capacity. 2
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eTrex Legend C Getting Started Unit Features
USB Connector Port (under weather cover) Provides interface to a PC for faster data transfer. Provides auxiliary power via USB cable connection to a PC or from a cigarette lighter adapter cable with USB connector. Battery Compartment Locking Ring Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and lift to remove cover. Battery Compartment Cover
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable drivers included with the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the unit. Refer to page 73 for detailed instructions.
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 pages 65 and 66 for accessory listings and installation instructions.)

Auxiliary Mount Adapter

(Do not discard - retain for use with Garmin Auto, Bike and Marine Mount Accessories)

Map Page with Current Position Arrow
Navigating with eTrex Legend C

A Go To A Track

A Route
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eTrex Legend C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence
When you turn on the eTrex Legend C, you can see the Power On Page, followed by the Satellite Page (which displays only at start up), and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the rst of the three Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the pages. 2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.

Power On Page

Map Page Map Page Options
Compass Page Compass Page Options

Main Menu

There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level
Note: When navigating to a destination, the Active Route Page is added to the Main Page Sequence.
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Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages When you press and release the POWER key, the Backlight Brightness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays current status information for several unit features. Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or from an auxiliary source (DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring) satellites, when a two-dimensional x is attained, and when four or more satellites have been received (three dimensional x). The Alarm Clock icon displays whenever the Alarm is set. The USB cable connection icon displays when the unit is in communication with a PC Universal Serial Bus. You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and releasing it. Then tap the POWER key or ROCKER key Up or Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 46 for information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels. Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When On, it uses a signicant amount of battery power. Whenever a signicant 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 provided. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge the message and close the window.

The Main Page Features

Status Bar

Battery Power

Acquiring Satel-
Alarm is Set USB is Connected
2-Dimension Navigation Auxiliary Power 3-Dimension Navigation
Backlight Adjustment Slider

(Brightnesses varies according to battery power level.)

On-Screen Messages

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eTrex Legend C GPS Navigation The Map Page
North Up Mode shows the Map oriented with North at the top The Map Page Position Arrow The Map Scale
Data Fields Track Up Mode North Orientation Arrow
Guidance Text Street Level Detailed Mapping
Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Legend C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key and view your progress when navigating. When in the Track Up mode (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top left corner to orient the map. When in the North Up mode the map is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature, your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can be changed to Night mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can use the Map Page to do the following: Determine your current location and progress while moving. Select and save a map point as a waypoint. Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed on the map. Customize the map display to your requirements.
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
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eTrex Legend C GPS Navigation
Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale. You can show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the Units eld of the Unit Setup Page. If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, overzoom displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps, mapsource appears below the scale. In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surrounding the Position Icon. The eTrex Legend C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in dening your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location. When using the Pan Map feature, a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow. A list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map and on the list. Optional data elds can be added at the top of the display to provide a variety of travel and navigational information, see pages that follow. When navigating, Guidance Text is displayed at the top of the map.

To delete a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page. 2. Highlight the Delete button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. Answer Yes to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to delete.

Alpha-Numeric Keypad

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To move a Waypoint on the Map Page:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to page 23). 2. Highlight the Map button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3. Press ENTER again to place a Move marker next to the waypoint. 4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired location on the map and release to place it there. Then press ENTER.

Projecting a Waypoint

Original Location New Location
Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and distance away from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information Page. 2. Press the FIND key to display the Options Menu and select Project Waypoint. 3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate elds at the bottom of the page and press the MENU key to save and exit.

Project Waypoint Page

Moving a Waypoint
Projected Waypoint on the Map
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eTrex Legend C GPS Navigation Using Find
Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits which are included in the eTrex Legend C basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections. If you download BlueChart data,* you can nd detailed Marine items such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available. Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the Find Menu. Searching for a map item is simplied because the map database is separated into groups, which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page. When you access a Find group list, by default it contains only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can use the Recent Finds group, which contains a list of 50 last found items of all categories. The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for Waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the map Panning Arrow to a new location), Nearest Containing (a key word you enter) and Select Category (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using these options can effectively shorten your search.

* Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp
Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu
Find Menu Auto Ordering Option places the last selected category at the top of the page.

Find By Name Option

Options Menu for Waypoints
Options Menu for groups with Sub-Categories
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Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. To nd a location using Find By Name: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type of item you want to search for and press ENTER to display the page. Or, if you want to search the entire item database, select All Points of Interest. 3. Press the MENU key to select Find By Name. 4. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to operate the keypad at the base of the display and enter the name of the location, when the list displays a match, highlight OK and press ENTER to go a list where you can select the item. 5. Next, the Information Page for that location displays. Searching for a location using Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page saves all of your most recent searches in a list. Your last found location appears at the top of the list. When you exceed the number of entries the list can hold, the oldest is deleted. To return to a recently found item: 1. With the Find Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to display the Recent Finds List. 2. Use the ROCKER key to select the list item you want view and press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.

Using Find

Nearest Points
Finding icon displays while searching Find a Point By Name
Pressing and holding the FIND key with Find Menu displayed will take you to this page.

Recent Finds List

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Using the Find Item Information Page When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains the following information: A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned). An information field (if a waypoint, information you add, if a map item, an address or other description). Location coordinates, if the item is a waypoint. Elevation and depth, if a waypoint. Direction and distance from current location or the map pointer. At the bottom of the page are three on-screen buttons. These buttons appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint. If selecting an item as a destination, the buttons display as follows: Delete - remove from the Waypoints list. Map - display on the Map Page. Go To - start a Go To navigation. If selecting an item to add to a list of points, these three buttons are displayed. Save - save as a waypoint. Map - display on the Map Page. Use - insert into a list of points on a route.

City Page Options

Cities Options Menu

Select Maps Options

City Information Page
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Searching for an Interstate Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List. 2. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER. A list of exits nearest to you displays. The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits. Two elds at the bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit. 3. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing elds. 4. Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and highlight a selection from the list. 5. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected service. The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service, its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available.

Find Exits List

Options Menus

Exit Information Page

Exit Services Info Page
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Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database. To nd an Address: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the Find Addresses page. 3. If your unit has a GPS x, the Region eld at the top of the page is completed with your current region and the <Enter Number> eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary as the database has information for the entire region. 4. Enter the Street Number <Enter Number> using the onscreen keypad. Select OK to enter the number. 5. Finally press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the core name instead of E, W, etc., to make the search faster. 6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.

Track Prole Page

Zoom Ranges Page
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To use the TracBack feature:

TracBack Route Options

TracBack Page
1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page. 2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to. Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel. Highlight the Dont ask Again option and press ENTER if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack. 4. When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the rst turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the rst turn. When you reach the rst turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination. 5. To exit a TracBack, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.
To create a User Waypoint on a Saved Track:
Active Tracback Following the Track
1. With a saved track displayed on the map, use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track that you want to mark as a user waypoint. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Customize the user waypoint if desired as explained on page 19; then highlight the OK button and press ENTER to save.
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Creating and Using a Route With routes, you can create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your nal destination. The eTrex Legend C stores 50 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modied from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu. More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. Auto-Routes which are generated when you select Go To for a Find item, map item or waypoint cannot be saved. To create and save a route: 1. Access the Routes page from the Main Menu. The page has a New button, an Active button and a list of saved routes. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the New button and press ENTER to display the route Setup Page. 3. With an empty row (dashed) in the route list highlighted, press ENTER to display the Find Menu. 4. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, etc. Highlight the on-screen Use button and press ENTER to place it on the Route Waypoint List. 5. To add more waypoints to the route, repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4. You can rename the route if desired. 6. Press QUIT to save it to the Saved Routes list or highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER to navgiate.

To change a Display Setup feature:

Display Setup

Backlight Timeout Options
Color Scheme Options Brightness Level Selector Display Setup Page
1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature eld and setup options menus. 2. With an option for a feature eld highlighted, press ENTER to select. Use the ROCKER key to slide the brightness level selector up or down.
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Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the tones for a variety of unit features. To use the Tones Setup feature: 1. Access the Tones Setup Page. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu. 3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER. As you move down the list, each different tone sounds. Page Sequence Setup The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main Pages, or add pages when you cycle the MENU key. If you add a page to the sequence, it no longer appears in the Main Menu. To move, insert or remove a page: 1. Access the Page Sequence Setup Page. 2. To move a page in the order, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Move, then move Up or Down until the desired position is displayed and press ENTER. 3. To insert a new page, highlight the page you want to follow the new page and press ENTER. Then select Insert, and choose a page from the displayed list and press ENTER. 4. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Remove and press ENTER.

Tones Setup

Tones Sound when highlighted
Check the Mute box to turn tones off

Page Sequence Setup

Restores to original setting Page Sequence Setup Page
Adds all pages to the list
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eTrex Legend C GPS Navigation Map Setup
Using the Map Setup Feature The map display for your eTrex Legend C can be customized. A factory set of default settings currently controls the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages allow you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling map orientation, text size, track display, map item display, detailed map data display and more. It is suggested that you wait until you are more familiar with the operation of your unit before deciding what features you want to customize. To customize the Map Page display: 1. To access the Map Setup Pages, press the MENU key with the Map Page displayed.
The General Settings Map Setup Page Many of the Setup features use the same type of option lists: Off/On, Most to Least, Small to Large, a scale from 20 feet to 500 miles and a keypad for numerical data entry. The Map Setup Options Menu allows you to quickly restore map settings. Max Zoom Options

2. Scroll down the menu to the Setup Map option and then press ENTER to display the Map Setup Page. At the top of the page are icons for each setup page. 3. Use the ROCKER key to move from icon to icon when selecting a map setup page and to move up and down to the feature elds on each page. 4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press the ENTER key to display the list of options for that feature. Each Map Setup Page has a menu of general options. This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU key with the page displayed.

Numeric Keypad

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Map Setup - General Settings The rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page to select the map orientation. Below sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays; all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation. Auto Zoom changes the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route. Detail selects the degree of map detail displayed. You can lock the Position Arrow to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup - Tracks Settings The second page of the Map Setup feature is Tracks Settings. You can change maximum zoom settings for viewing saved tracks and active track logs. You can set the number of track points for recording a track and select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track. Map Setup - Points Settings The third page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map scale at which various map features display. You turn off the display, set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles.
The Tracks Settings Map Setup Page

Map Setup

The General Settings Map Setup Page
The Points Settings Map Setup Page
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Map Setup - Text Settings The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large. Map Setup - Information Settings This page of the Map Setup feature displays a list of MapSource maps you have downloaded such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired map then press ENTER to show it on the map display or turn it off. Pressing the MENU key displays list of options for managing these maps.
The Text Settings Map Setup Page
The Map Information Map Setup Page
Map Information Options Menu
Map Setup - Marine Settings The last page of the Map Setup is the Marine Settings Page. Use this page to control the display of marine chart items when using downloaded marine charts (i.e. MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data).

The Marine Settings Map Setup Page
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Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation.
To Use Routing Setup Options:

Routing Setup

1. Access the Routing Setup Page. 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose Prompted if you want to be asked to choose one of the other two options (Follow Road or Off Road) each time a route is being calculated. Otherwise, the chosen method is always used for navigation. 3. If you chose Follow Road then the Follow Road Method eld will offer a similar choice of Prompted, Faster Time or Shorter Distance. 4. If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to display just before each turn on the route, select On from the Next Turn PopUp eld. 5. When using the Follow Road guidance method, select the Follow Road Options button and press ENTER to choose from a page of options.
Routing Setup Options Routing Setup Page
Calculation Method Options Follow Road Options
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eTrex Legend C GPS Navigation Geocache Setup
Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website www.garmin.com, for details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet. To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1. Access the Geocache Setup Page. 2. Highlight the symbols elds and press ENTER to change the default geocache symbols. Select Yes or No for Calendar entry when found. IMPORTANT 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. Marine Setup The Marine Setup Page allows you to activate alarms for maritime navigation. To use the Marine Setup feature: 1. Access the Marine Setup Page. 2. Highlight the box in front of each eld to activate the desired alarm and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the eld adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER and use the Number Keypad to enter the value for each alarm. Highlight OK and press ENTER to close.

GPS Enhanced Games

Game Board Game Prompt
Game Settings Unopened Symbol Opened Symbol
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eTrex Legend C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games
Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain. The lower left corner displays the elapsed time. The Difficulty Level determines how much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing less of the maze makes the game more difficult. HINT: Pressing the ENTER key and selecting Cheat On enables a cheat mode. Enabling this mode penalizes you by five minutes and count seconds by 10 instead of 2. Turn the cheat mode Off by pressing the ENTER key.

Geko Smak

Geko Smak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. In measured rhythm, Gekos appears on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an ! mark displays above the hammer. If not, just a hammer displays momentarily. Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small fields are roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). The difficulty levels are Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. 62
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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. 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. Before you begin to play, make certain to make your game settings. Orient Map Northwards rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up. Orient Map Ship Up rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points Up. Press the ENTER key to start and blast away! IMPORTANT WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving about on a real playing field), use reasonable and prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter
CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of the warranty. Using Garmin Accessories with other manufacturers products is not recommended. See your Garmin Dealer or website for availability.

Belt Clip Assembly

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eTrex Legend C Appendix Accessories
Installing the Belt Clip, Mounting Adapter and Carry Lanyard
(Press tab to release the Clip USB Power/Data Connector Knob) (under weather cover)

Back of eTrex Legend C

Suction Mount Kit

Belt Clip Knob

(attaches to back of unit)

Auto Dash Mount Kit

Belt Clip
(attaches to belt or waistband)

Marine Mount Kit

Wrist Strap Installation

Bicycle Mount Kit

(Do not discard -attaches to back of unit for connection to the mounting kits shown to the left)
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PHYSICAL
Case: Size: Weight: Display: Antenna: Keypad: Operating Range: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC60529 IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) 4.2H x 2.2W x 1.2D 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries 1.3W x 1.7H, 256-color, high resolution, transreective TFT (176 x 220 pixels) Backlit Built-in patch Six multifunction keys 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 C)1

Specications

PERFORMANCE
Receiver: Acquisition Time: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approximately 2 minutes Once per second, continuous
Update Rate: GPS Accuracy Position: Velocity:
< 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical2 0.05 meter/sec steady state

eTrex Legend C

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DGPS Accuracy
Position: Velocity: Dynamics: Interfaces: Data Storage Life: Map Storage:
3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical 0.05 meter/sec steady state Performs to specications to 6 gs Garmin Proprietary (USB) Indenite: no memory battery required Internal; approximately 24 MB
Source: Battery Life: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable Up to 36 hours (typical use)3
Specications subject to change without notice. 1. The temperature rating of the eTrex Legend C may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 2. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program. 3. Alkaline batteries lose a signicant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Legend C in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting and audible tones signicantly reduce battery life.

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This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page. Highlight the Time Zone field and press the ENTER to display the list of time zones. If the desired zone is not displayed, select Other. Highlight the UTC Offset field and press ENTER to enter the appropriate offset value from the chart below. To determine your longitudinal zone, press and hold the ENTER key and observe the longitude value in the Mark Waypoint Location field. It should fall within the sets of values on the chart. Press the QUIT key to avoid marking a waypoint. Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0 to W172.5 -12.00 W172.5 to W157.5 -11.00 W157.5 to W142.5 -10.00 W142.5 to W127.5 -09.00 W127.5 to W112.5 -08.00 W112.5 to W097.5 -07.00 W097.5 to W082.5 -06.00 W082.5 to W067.5 -05.00 W067.5 to W052.5 -04.00 W052.5 to W037.5 -03.00 W037.5 to W022.5 -02.00 W022.5 to W007.5 -01.00 W007.5 to E007.5 -00.00

UTC Offset Chart

Longitudinal Zone E007.5 to E022.5 E022.5 to E037.5 E052.5 to E067.5 E067.5 to E082.5 E082.5 to E097.5 E097.5 to E112.5 E112.5 to E122.5 E122.5 to E127.5 E127.5 to E142.5 E142.5 to E157.5 E157.5 to E172.5 E172.5 to E180.5
Offset +01.00 +02.00 +03.00 +04.00 +05.00 +06.00 +07.00 +08.00 +09.00 +10.00 +11.00 +12.00 75
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eTrex Legend C Appendix Map Datums and Position Formats
What are Map Datums, and which should I use? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner. The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments (i.e. trig. stations) whose positions have been accurately measured and calculated on this reference surface. Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the eTrex Legend C 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, the map datum in the GPS unit should be set to the same datum as the map or chart to ensure the most accurate navigation. Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What is a Position Format, and which should I use? Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates. Since different maps and charts use different location formats, Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using. The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is utilized by all Garmin units. On most models, you may choose to change the position format to use with other coordinate systems. UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal Polar Stereographic) are easy-to-use metric grids that are found on most USGS topographic quadrangle maps. Several other grids, including a user-denable grid (for the advanced user), may also be selected.

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Section 4: GPS Features...68-76
Calendar...68 Alarm Clock....69 Calculator...69 Stopwatch...70 Sun and Moon Tables..71 Hunt and Fish Tables..72 GPS Enhanced Games..73 Non-Enhanced Game..76
Section 5: Appendix..77-92
Accessories...77 Specications...79 Data Field Options...81 Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer..85 Downloading MapSource Map Data..86 UTC Offset Chart...87 Map Datums and Position Formats..88 Loran TD Setup...89 WAAS and DGPS...90 Index....91 Limited Warranty...93 viii
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started
Installing the Batteries The eTrex Vista C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used (see page 56 for setting the battery type). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit, turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pull out. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram can be found molded into Locking Pin Slot the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting the bottom slot over the tab at the base of the unit and reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place.
Battery Installation and Start Up

Important Note

When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable batteries. Remove the batteries from the unit if you dont plan to use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged periods of time may result in leakage and damage to the battery compartment. Follow the manufacturers instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explosive violence. Extensive use of backlighting and/or WAAS as well as key beep tones will signicantly reduce battery life. To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 56. To disable WAAS, see page 56. To turn the electronic compass Off, see page 15

Battery Compartment

To mute the beep tones, see page 57.
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Thumb Stick ENTER/ROCKER Key

Electronic Compass ON

Backlight Adjustment Slider
(Brightnesses varies according to battery power level.)

On-Screen Messages

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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page
North Up Mode The Map is oriented with North at the top The Map Page Position Arrow The Map Scale
Data Fields Track Up Mode North Orientation Arrow
Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Vista C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key and view your progress when navigating. When in the Track Up mode (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top left corner to orient the map. When in the North Up mode the map is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature, your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can be changed to Night mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can use the Map Page to do the following: Determine your current location and progress while moving Select and save a map point as a waypoint. Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed on the map. Customize the map display to your requirements.
Guidance Text Street Level Detailed Mapping
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation
Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to change the map scale. You can show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the Units eld of the Unit Setup Page. If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, overzoom displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps, mapsource appears below the scale. In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surrounding the Position Icon. The eTrex Vista C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in dening your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location. When using the Pan Map feature, a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map and the list. Optional data elds can be added at the top of the display to provide a variety of travel and navigational information; see the pages that follow. When navigating, Guidance Text displays at the top of the map.

The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location.

0.25 mi

The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course.
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To display data elds:
1. Press MENU, then highlight the data elds option and press ENTER to display the Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields options. 2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.

To change data elds:

Data Field Display Options
1. Press MENU, then highlight the Change Data Fields option and press ENTER to determine what data is displayed in the elds displayed on the page. The topic of the rst data eld on the page will be highlighted. 2. Press ENTER to display the list of data options. Refer to page 81 for a description of what each data option represents. 3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place it in the data eld. 4. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the next eld and press ENTER to display the options list again. 5. Repeat Step 3 to change remaining data elds.
To restore data elds to default settings:

Show 3 Data Fields

Highlighted Data Field

Show 4 Data Fields

Select Restore Defaults and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings.
Course Pointer Option Data Field Option List
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page
Selectable Data Fields Range Grid Measurement Scale Elevation Prole Elevation Status Field Plot over Distance

Rate of Ascent/Descent

Altimeter Page

Current Elevation

The Altimeter Page displays the current elevation, rate of ascent/ descent, a prole of elevation changes over distance or time, or a prole of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows you to select from a variety of display options such as plotting over time, plotting over distance, displaying the zoom ranges of measurement, viewing elevation or pressure points, and resetting data displays. Two user-selectable data elds allow you to display a variety of current and recorded pressure and elevation-related data. The Altimeter Page provides you with a variety of elevation information: a Status Field that displays current elevation and current rate of ascent/descent, a prole of elevation changes over distance or time, a prole of pressure changes over time, and two user selectable data elds. The Status Field is located at the bottom of the page and displays the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving. It can also display the ambient pressure and time of measurement. The Prole Field is located in the center of the page and can be congured to display either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. Data Fields at the top of the page are user selectable and display a variety of recorded or current data. The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows you to select the type of information and how it is to be displayed. Page Options include Plot Over Time, Plot Over Distance, View Elevation Plot, View Pressure Plot, Zoom Ranges, Reset, Calibrate Altimeter and Restore Defaults.

Delete Prompt

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Calibrate Altimeter
Because the eTrex Vista C relies on barometric pressure to determine elevation, and the pressure at any given elevation can uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the elevation or pressure at your current location. Use a reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page. 3. At the message Do You Know The Correct Elevation? highlight the Yes button and press ENTER. If you dont know the elevation, select No to use the pressure option. If you dont know the pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 4. On the number keyboard, use the ROCKER key to enter the new elevation or pressure; then highlight OK and press ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.

Data Fields

Calibrate using Elevation

Calibrate using Pressure

Two data elds support this page and can be programmed to display a variety of data options: (For denitions of these options, see page 81.) To program a data eld: 1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired data eld and then press ENTER to open the data eld Options Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to move Up or Down the menu to highlight an option and press ENTER to place it in the data eld.
Altimeter Data Fields Data Field Options List
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints
The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location at any time. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold the ENTER key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. 2. To change the name of the waypoint, use the ROCKER key to highlight the waypoint name eld and press ENTER to display the on-screen keypad. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select a name for the waypoint. If you choose a name that has already been used, a Waypoint Already Exists message appears. 3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart. 4. To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List, highlight OK and press ENTER. 5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the QUIT button to cancel. Custom Waypoint Symbols At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage transfer program. From there, the xImage help les provide instructions for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.

Press and hold the ENTER/ ROCKER key to display the Mark Waypoint

Mark Waypoint Page

Symbols Chart

Custom Symbol

Naming a Waypoint
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To create a waypoint with the map panning arrow:
1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it highlights momentarily and display a name or address. 2. Press ENTER to display the information page. With the Information Page displayed, highlight the Save button at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to the Find Menu Waypoints List. If the map selected does not contain any information, a message appears, stating No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here? Select Yes and press ENTER to display a new waypoint page. Averaging a Waypoint Location A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy, but only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it. To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time: 1. With the New Waypoint information page displayed, highlight the on-screen Avg button and press ENTER to average. 3. Select Average Location and press ENTER to display the Average location Page. It begins to average automatically. 4. Highlight the Save button and press ENTER when desired.

Using Waypoints

Map Item selected as a Waypoint
Information Page for a Map Point with Data

Average Location Page

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Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it. Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature. To edit a Waypoint: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.
Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button
2. Make changes as required by highlighting each eld using the waypoint symbol chart and alpha/numeric keypad to enter new data. 3. Press the QUIT key to close and save the changes.

To delete a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page. 2. Highlight the Delete button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. Answer Yes to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to delete.

Alpha-Numeric Keypad

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To move a Waypoint on the Map Page:
1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint (refer to page 36). 2. Highlight the Map button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map. 3. Press ENTER again to place a Move marker next to the waypoint. 4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired location on the map and release to place it there. Then press ENTER.

Projecting a Waypoint

Original Location New Location
Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and distance away from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information Page. 2. Press the FIND key to display the Options Menu and select Project Waypoint. 3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate elds at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT key to save and exit.

Moving a Waypoint

Project Waypoint Page
Projected Waypoint on the Map
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Find
Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities and Exits, which are included in the eTrex Vista C basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections. If you download BlueChart data,* you can nd detailed Marine items such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available. Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the Find Menu. Searching for a map item is simplied because the map database is separated into groups, which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page. When you access a Find group list, by default it contains only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can use the Recent Finds group, which contains a list of 50 last found items of all categories. The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for Waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the map Panning Arrow to a new location), Nearest Containing (a key word you enter) and Select Category (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using these options can effectively shorten your search.

To Use Routing Setup Options:

Routing Setup

1. Access the Routing Setup Page. 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose Prompted if you want to be asked to choose one of the other two options (Follow Road or Off Road) each time a route is being calculated. Otherwise, the chosen method is always used for navigation. 3. If you chose Follow Road then the Follow Road Method eld will offer a similar choice of Prompted, Faster Time or Shorter Distance. 4. If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to display just before each turn on the route, select On from the Next Turn PopUp eld. 5. When using the Follow Road guidance method, select the Follow Road Options button and press ENTER to choose from a page of options.
Routing Setup Options Routing Setup Page
Calculation Method Options Follow Road Options
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Geocache Setup
Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website www.garmin.com, for details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet. To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1. Access the Geocache Setup Page. 2. Highlight the symbols elds and press ENTER to change the default geocache symbols. Select Yes or No for Calendar entry when found. IMPORTANT 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. Marine Setup The Marine Setup Page allows you to activate alarms for maritime navigation. To use the Marine Setup feature: 1. Access the Marine Setup Page. 2. Highlight the box in front of each eld to activate the desired alarm and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the eld adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER and use the Number Keypad to enter the value for each alarm. Highlight OK and press ENTER to close.

Waypoint Symbols List

Marine Setup

Speed Filter Options

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Time Setup The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location. To use the Time Setup feature: 1. Access the Time Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Time Format eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military Time) hour formats. 3. Highlight the Time Zone eld and press ENTER to choose the correct zone for your location. If you selected Other, you must enter the correct Universal Time Coordinate for your location. Refer the UTC Chart on page 87. 4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes, No and Auto. Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your eTrex Vista C. To use the Units Setup feature: 1. Access the Units Setup Page. 2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various units elds and select the desired units from the lists displayed. For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map Datums, refer to page 88 in the Appendix.

Time Setup

To set the UTC Offset for Other Time Zones, see page 87.

Time Zone Options

Units Setup
There are Options Menus for each data eld.
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Heading Setup

Display Options

North Reference Options Time Delay Options
Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referencing, it is recommended that you use the default values. To use the Heading Setup feature: 1. Access the Heading Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Display eld, press ENTER and select from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils to display the heading value. 3. Highlight the North Reference eld, press ENTER and select from True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User Grid North. 4. Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching. See page 15. Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation. To calibrate the Compass: 1. Access the Calibration Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 16. To calibrate the Altimeter: Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter Calibration Page and follow instructions on page 25.

Calibration Setup

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Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to selfcalibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data. To set up the Altimeter: 1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Auto Calibration eld and press ENTER to select from On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS. 3. Highlight the Barometer Mode eld and press ENTER to select Variable Elevation (used when you are moving) or Fixed Elevation (used when you are stationary. This allows the Altimeter to function as a standard barometer). Elevation trip data is not recorded when in the Fixed Elevation mode. 4. Highlight the Pressure Trend Recording eld and press ENTER to select a method for saving pressure trend data. To manually calibrate the Altimeter: 1. Highlight the Calibrate Altimeter button and press ENTER to display the Calibrate Altimeter Page. You can calibrate the Altimeter using one of three methods: Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable source for determining the elevation for your current location. Topographic maps, scientic altimeters, etc. can be used. Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable source for determining the accurate barometric pressure at your current location. Scientic barometer, data from a weather station in proximity to your location, etc.

eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup
Saves every 15 minutes when the unit is powered Off.

Barometer Mode Options

Enter the correct elevation
Enter the correct barometric pressure
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Allow the GPS Receiver to determine the elevation: the GPS receiver estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accurracy will vary depending on the position (telemetry) of satellites overhead. It wont be as accurate as an elevation entered from a known source, but is sufcient for most navigation applications. Use the elevation deter2. When nished, a Completed or Failed mined by the GPS receiver message appears. Welcome Page Setup The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message on the Welcome Page (the first page to display when you turn the unit on). 1. Access the Welcome Page Setup Page. 2. Use the keypad at the base of the screen to enter your welcome message. Use the ROCKER key to move between characters and press ENTER to select them. 3. When nished, highlight OK on the keypad and press ENTER to close.
Calibration Complete Press ENTER
Calibration Failed Press ENTER and retry

Welcome Page Setup

Text and Number Keypad
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Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous. To use the Proximity Waypoint feature: 1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER. 2. With the Name eld highlighted, press ENTER to display the Find Menu. (See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.) 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points and press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item. 4. Highlight the Use button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page. 5. Next use the ROCKER key to highlight the Radius eld if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile. 6. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box and press ENTER to activate the alarm feature. When you trigger an alarm, a tone will sound and a Near Proximity Point message appears. When you move outside the set radius, a Leaving Proximity Point message displays. 7. To remove or review a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU and choose Remove All.

Proximity Waypoints

Use the ENTER key to Review or Remove an entry.
Number Keypad Proximity Waypoints List Press the Menu key to Clear the Entire List

Selected Waypoint

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eTrex Vista C GPS Features Calendar
Calendar The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and location: Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week or month format display. To use the Calendar feature: 1. Access the Calendar from the Main Menu. The current week is displayed. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the day you want. To add waypoints, press ENTER to display the Page for that day. 3. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point and press ENTER to display the Find Feature Menu. 4. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page. (See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.) With the Information Page for that point displayed, highlight the Use button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page. 5. To remove points from a Day Page press MENU to display the Options Menu. Select Remove Points and press ENTER to display the Remove Points Options List. 6. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish data for a specic date and location, press the MENU key and use the ROCKER key to make your choice.

New Location Options

Calendar: Week Format
Remove Points Options Calendar: Day Format Calendar: Month Format
Marked waypoints are automatically added to the Calendar.
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eTrex Vista C GPS Features
Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the Snooze feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes. To set the Alarm Clock: 1. Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Alarm Time eld and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad and set the desired alarm time. 3. Highlight the Alarm Mode eld and press ENTER to display the On/Off switch. 4. Highlight the Alarm Beep eld and select the type of alarm tone desired. When you turn the alarm On, an Alarm Set message appears and allows you to turn the unit Off. When the Set Time arrives, the unit switches On and the alarm beeps. Press any key to silence the alarm. Calculator The Calculator Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as a calculator. You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and you can choose from degrees or radians from the Options Menu. To use the Calculator: 1. Access the Calculator from the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate the calculator.

Geko Smak

Geko Smak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. In measured rhythm, Gekos will appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an ! mark displays above the hammer. If not, just a hammer displays momentarily. Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small fields are roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football field). The difficulty levels are Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. 74
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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. 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. Before you begin to play, make certain to make your game settings. Orient Map Northwards rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up. Orient Map Ship Up rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points Up. Press the ENTER key to start and blast away! IMPORTANT WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving about on a real playing field), use reasonable and prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path.
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eTrex Vista C GPS Features Non-Enhanced Game
Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills. 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. At times you are transported to the next platform by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of several difficulty levels and an extended or limited visibility option. When you lose a game the screen will display the hazards, slides and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses. To play Beast Hunt: 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu and press ENTER to display the game prompt window. 2. Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difculty Options window. Make your choice and press ENTER to display Visibility Options. 3. Make a selection and press ENTER to begin the game. 4. Use the ROCKER key to jump from platform to platform. When you land on a shaded platform, you are one or two steps from the dragon, a platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit you lose. If you jump into the dragon you lose, if you shoot an arrow at where you think the dragon is, and miss you lose. To defeat the dragon, use ENTER to place an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to shoot. Hit the dragon and you win.

eTrex Vista C Appendix Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer
Lift Cover Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port
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Downloading MapSource Map Data
Transferring MapSource Map Data
Garmin MapSource CD-ROMs offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information. MapSource is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks.
Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo 24K Digital Elevation Models (DEM) Maps provide elevation data at any point identified by the Panning Arrow
See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com for information on which maps work with the eTrex Vista C.
If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use to provide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability. The eTrex Vista C accepts up to 24 MB of map data from most MapSource products. It is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps into Garmin products. You cannot view multiple types of MapSource data in the same location at the same time (one displays over the other). When you leave a MetroGuide area for example and enter the area of a topographic map, the display will change to contour lines. The same is true when moving from a topo map to a MetroGuide map. Maps that are at the top of the hierarchy and displays over any other map information. Because new maps are constantly being released, consult your Garmin Dealer or the Garmin website to determine the order of hierarchy. Map data transfer requires the use of a PC, a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM, and the Universal Service Bus (USB) cable supplied with this unit. Follow detailed instructions for data transfer in the MapSource Users Manual. Note that downloading maps overwrites any maps already downloaded to the unit. This includes the Marine Points of Interest database provided with the eTrex Vista C. It is also important to note that certain features contained in the eTrex Vista C are not enabled unless you are using mapping data they are designed to support, such as many of the Find Features and DEM Elevation Proles. Visit the Garmin website for details on all of the maps you can use with the eTrex Vista C.
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This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page. Highlight the Time Zone field and press the ENTER to display the list of time zones. If the desired zone is not displayed, select Other. Highlight the UTC Offset field and press ENTER to enter the appropriate offset value from the chart below. To determine your longitudinal zone, press and hold the ENTER key and observe the longitude value in the Mark Waypoint Page Location field. It should fall within the sets of values on the chart. Press the QUIT key to avoid marking a waypoint. Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0 to W172.5 -12.00 W172.5 to W157.5 -11.00 W157.5 to W142.5 -10.00 W142.5 to W127.5 -09.00 W127.5 to W112.5 -08.00 W112.5 to W097.5 -07.00 W097.5 to W082.5 -06.00 W082.5 to W067.5 -05.00 W067.5 to W052.5 -04.00 W052.5 to W037.5 -03.00 W037.5 to W022.5 -02.00 W022.5 to W007.5 -01.00 W007.5 to E007.5 -

Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) 29 Normal Mode 55 North Reference 66 North Up 8, 59
Calculator Page 69 Calendar Page 68 Cautions iv-vi Cities, By Name 37 Cities, Nearest 37 Compass Page 14 Compass Ring 14 Course Pointer 18 Custom Waypoint Symbols 26
Location (Marking) 26-27 Loading Map Data 86 Lock On Road 59 Loran TD Setup 89
Odometer 43 Offset (Time) 63, 87 Orient Map 59 Overall Average Speed 44
Main Menu Page 6, 42 Map Datums 63, 88 Map Display 8 Map Features 9
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Page Sequence Setup 57 Panning (Map) 27 Position Format 64, 88 Projecting a Waypoint 29 Proximity Waypoints 65 Stopwatch Page 70 Sun and Moon Tables 71 Symbol, Waypoint 26 Symbols, Status Bar 7 System Setup 55
View Waypoints on Route 49, 53
WAAS, Enable/Disable 55 Warnings iv-vi Waypoints 26-29 Deleting 28 Editing 28 List 35 Marking 6 Moving 29 Naming 26 Projecting 29 Proximity 65 Symbols 26 Welcome Page Setup 64
Reset Trip Page 43 Routes 49-53 Creating 49 Copying 53 Deleting 53 Editing 53 Navigating 53 Reversing 51 Routing Setup 61
Text Size 60 Time Format 63 Time Zone 63 Tones Setup 57 TracBack 45 Track Logs 44 Track Log Saving 45 Track Log Setup 44 Tracks Page 44 Track Up 8, 59 Trip Computer Page 43 Trip Odometer 43 Trip Time 43
Satellite Page 4 Saving the Tracklog 45 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 42, 55 Show Data Fields 10 Show Map Only 10 Software Version (Operating) 55 Specications 79 Stop Navigation 10, 15, 51

Zooming In/Out 2, 9

Unit Features 3 Unit i.d. 55 Units of Measure 63 Units Page 63 User Waypoint Symbol 26 UTC Offset 63, 87
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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. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers listed below for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Online auction conrmations are not accepted for warranty verication. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.