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

Key Functions

GPS Antenna Provides quick satellite acquisition 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.

Vista C

(Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/ down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map)
Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons or 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/COMPASS Key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close. Press and hold to turn the Compass On/Off. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key Press and hold to turn unit On/Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting, view time/date and battery capacity.
MENU/FIND Key Press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. Press and hold to display the Find Menu.
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started Unit Features

The eTrex Vista C locates satellites above its position

Options Menu

Satellite Page displaying a location Fix
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4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features. If, for any reason, you have difculty initializing your eTrex Vista C, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that are blocking or deecting the satellite signals. 5. Press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.
Active Navigation is supported by three pages:
Initialization & The Satellite Page
Map Item Details Position Arrow Map Scale
The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where youve been. The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel. The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data. There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the eTrex Vista C, each graphically displayed on the Map Page. Go To - A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, address, etc.). Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the eTrex Vista C. A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path. Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.). Refer to the sections on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for details.
Map Page with Current Position Arrow
Navigating with eTrex Vista C

A Go To A Track

A Route
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence
When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, a Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page (which displays only at start up) and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the rst of the four Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the main 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
Altimeter Page Altimeter 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 by 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). Alarm Clock: The icon displays whenever the Alarm is set. USB cable connection: The 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. Then tap the POWER key or press the ROCKER key Up/ Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 56 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 displays to advise you of the occurrence. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window.

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.

Using Find

Nearest Points
Finding icon displays while searching Find Points 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 will 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, the three buttons display as: Save - save as a waypoint. Map - display on the Map Page. Use - insert into a list of points on a route.

Select as a destination

Information Page for a Waypoint
Select as a point on a Route or Track
Information Page for a Map Item
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The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option and press ENTER to activate. Average Location - Used when marking waypoints only, it samples a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more accurate position reference. (Refer to page 28 for detailed information on Location Averaging) Project Waypoint - Create a new waypoint by entering a bearing and distance from this point. (Refer to page 30 for detailed instructions.)

Search Options Find Addresses Search Page

Find Address Matches

Address Information Page
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Searching for an Intersection The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersection if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. To nd an Intersection: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the Find Intersections search page. 3. If your unit has a GPS x, the Region eld at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter Street 1> eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary, as the database has information for the entire region. You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of intersection matches. 4. With <Enter Street 1> highlighted, follow instructions in step 6 of the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>. 5. 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 move faster. 6. When done a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.
Intersections Search Page

Intersection Matches

Intersection Info Page
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Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature, otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional. To nd a point of interest: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Highlight a desired Points of Interest icon and then press ENTER to display the list of nearest points. 3. Press the MENU key to choose from search options or choose Select Category to narrow your search. 4. Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item. If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search using the Find Nearest method. If you search using the By Name method, then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database is displayed, with the closest to your current location listed first.

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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Highway Page
The Highway Page When you are navigating a route, the Highway Page can guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four userselectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the method of selection is the same as for the Compass Page and is explained in detail on page 19. 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 graphic shows the direction you should move to stay on course to the point. Five scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway.
To navigate using the Highway Page:
Highway Page with an Active Route
Highway Page Options Menu
1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic. 2. Press the MENU key to display the options menu. You can do the following: Stop Navigation/Resume Navigation, Recalculate, Congure Data Fields from four to three with a destination guidance message, Change the Data Fields or restore Defaults to factory settings.
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The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex Vista C to your personal preferences. Each setup page is identified by an icon. Highlight an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page. These setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can be changed to meet your requirements. All setup features have been set to default settings at the factory. It is not necessary to set up each feature unless you desire a different option.
To access the Setup Menu:

The Setup Menu

1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER. 2. With the Setup Menu displayed, select the feature you wish to modify and press ENTER.

Setup Menu

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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation System Setup
System Setup The System Setup Page allows you to choose from four modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 90), designate a battery type, choose a display text language, and choose what happens when the eTrex Vista C is disconnected from an external power source.
To change a System Setup feature:
System Setup Page and Options
1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature eld and setup options. 2. With an option for a eld highlighted, press ENTER to select. To view the software version, press MENU and select Software Version. Display Setup The Display Setup Page allows you to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness, which can significantly save battery power.

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.

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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.

Game Symbols

Player

Pit Warning

Dragon Near

Dragon

Aim Arrow
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eTrex Vista C Appendix
Accessories (Included with the Unit)
Wrist Strap - Provides convenient method for carrying the unit. USB Interface Cable - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer and auxiliary power. Includes MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers. Owners Manual - Start up instructions and detailed operation reference. Quick Start Guide - Abbreviated overview of unit operation and reference. Auxillary Mount Adapter - Attaches to the Battery Cover to allow connection to any of the Mounting Kits in the list below and shown on the following page. Note: Refer to the list of accessories on the unit packaging.

USB Interface Cable and MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers (Install drivers before connecting USB Cable)

Accessories

Optional Accessories
(Not included with the Unit)
Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Provides power from an automobile cigarette lighter. Belt Clip - Attaches to the back of the unit and clips to belt or waistband. Belt Clip with Caribiner - Same as above but includes a caribiner. (Not shown) MapSource CD-ROMs - Allows transfer of detailed map data. (Not shown) Carrying Case - Provides protection during transport of the unit. (Not shown) Auto Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash. Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat. Suction Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle windshield. Bicycle Mount Kit - Allows installation on bicycle handlebar. Note: The Mount Kits listed above are supplied with a battery cover and mounting adapter designed for use with eTrex units without color displays. The battery cover for the color display series is slightly larger and accepts the mounting adapter provided with the unit (see installation instructions on the following page). Discard the battery cover with mounting adapter provided in the mount kit, unless you also have an eTrex with a monochromatic display which accepts that battery cover.
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

Auxillary Mount Adapter
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eTrex Vista C Appendix Accessories
(Press tab to release the Clip Knob)
Installing the Belt Clip, Auxillary Mount Adapter and Carry Lanyard
Back of eTrex Vista C USB Power/Data Connector

(under weather cover)

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Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course. Trip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Time - Moving - The length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Time - Stopped - The length of time that the vehicle has been stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered On and tracking your location (since the Trip Computer was reset). Trip Time - Total - The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset. Turn - The direction of, and distance to, the next turn on an active route. Velocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel. Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. Vertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude. Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the eTrex Vista C is used to calculate your current speed over water.
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Interfacing the eTrex Vista C The eTrex Vista C is provided with interface connection to a PC using the USB connector cable provided with the unit. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the eTrex Vista C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource Users Guide provided with your MapSource CDs. Before you begin communication between your PC and the eTrex Vista C you must install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM. Follow the installation instructions provided with the CD-ROM and install the USB drivers. To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with your eTrex Vista C on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB interfacing to the eTrex Vista C are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until these drivers have been installed (see note on page 3). 2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the eTrex Vista C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port. 3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port. When connected to a PC, the USB cable provides auxiliary power to the eTrex Vista C to conserve batteries.

Position Formats

Map Datums
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Appendix E
To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:
eTrex Vista C Appendix Loran TD Setup
1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press again to display the Setup Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to display the Location Setup Page. 3. Highlight the Position Format eld and press ENTER to display the format list. 4. Highlight Loran TD press ENTER to display the Loran Setup Page. 5. To change the settings of any of the ve elds, highlight the eld, press ENTER select/enter the desired setting, then press ENTER. 6. When done, highlight the Save button and press ENTER. If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the eTrex Vista C is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html.
Location Setup Page (Position Format List with Loran TD selected.)

Loran TD Setup Page

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eTrex Vista C Appendix WAAS
What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a spacebased system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time the system is still in the developmental stage with a goal of providing reliable signals with an accuracy of 7 meters (21-22 ft.) both horizontally and vertically 95% of the time. Current tests have shown the actual accuracy to be on the order of 2-3 meters. For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.

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.

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Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com
Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00366-00 Rev. B
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