Optional Accessories

For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information sheet in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
eTrex HC series Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction...i.
Tips and Shortcuts..i Product Registration..i Optional Accessories..i Installing Batteries and Lanyard..1 Operating the eTrex..2. Key Functions.. 3 Turning on the eTrex..4 Adjusting the Backlight..4 Initializing the GPS Receiver.4 Creating and Using Waypoints..7 Proximity Waypoints..9 Using the Find Menu... 10 Using Tracks.. 16 Creating a Route.. 20. Satellite Page... 24 Map Page... 24. Compass Page.. 27. Altimeter Page... 32 Trip Computer Page.. 35

Getting Started..1.

Main Menu... 36 Tracks... 36 Routes Page.. 36. Highway Page.. 36 Setup Menu... 37 Proximity Waypoints... 43 Calendar... 43 Calculator... 44 Stopwatch... 44 Sun and Moon... 44. Hunt & Fish... 44 Games Menu.. 44

Basic Operation..7

Appendix...45
Specifications.. 45 Software License Agreement.. 47 Declaration of Conformity.. 47

Index...48

Main Pages..23

Getting Started

Installing Batteries and Lanyard
The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included). Use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 37 for setting the battery type. To install the batteries:

To install the lanyard:

1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight.
Optional belt clip (attaches to belt or waistband) USB connector port (under weather cap)
1. Remove the battery cover by turning the locking ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper Locking pin slot polarity.

PUSH TO EJECT

Battery compartment

Belt clip knob

Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

Lanyard installation

Auxiliary mount adapter (Do not discard. This adapter attaches to the unit for connection to mounting kits.)

Operating the eTrex

Understanding Terms
Selectmove the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ENTER/ROCKER key to select individual fields. Keywhen you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Fieldthe location on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. On-screen buttonuse the ENTER/ROCKER key to select a button, and press it in to ENTER. Scroll barwhen viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER, or use the In and Out keys. Defaultthe factory setting saved in the units memory. You can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults.
On-screen buttons Highlighted field Field
Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. They indicate that you should highlight a series of items on the screen using the ROCKER, and press in to ENTER after each item. For example, if you see select Service > Show Info, you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again.

Key Functions

ENTER/ROCKER key Rock up or down or right or 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/PAGE key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press and hold to turn the compass on or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only). POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release for backlighting or to view time, date, and battery capacity.
IN/OUT Zoom keys From the Map page, press to zoom the map in or out. From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider.

MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. Press and hold to display the Find Menu.

Turning on the eTrex

Press and hold POWER.
To initialize your eTrex:
To turn the eTrex on and off:

Adjusting the Backlight

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness and down to decrease. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close.
To adjust the backlight level:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a Locating Satellites message is replaced by an Acquiring Satellites message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location.
The outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle is a location 45 degrees from the horizon.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
The number of each overhead satellite is shown. The strength of each satellite signal is shown.
If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution, and press ENTER.
The Status Bar and Date and Time
The Status Bar and Date/Time Window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and release POWER.
Using the Mapping Databases
Status Bar - Date/Time Window
Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The Battery Power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted. The external power icon is shown when the unit is powered externally. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites , a 2D fix is attained and a 3D fix is attained. The Electronic Compass (Vista HCx and Summit HC only) appears when activated.
Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping data to be fully operational, so you need to transfer maps before using the unit. The eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx are equipped with a slot for a microSD card (user provided) that can be loaded with detailed maps from optional MapSource disks. With selected MapSource mapping data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and addresses. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB for the eTrex Summit HC and Venture HC, for the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx it is determined by the size of the microSD card. Use the USB Interface Cable, provided with the unit, to transfer MapSource data from a computer to the microSD card when installed in the eTrex. Purchase additional microSD cards at your local electronics supplier, or see the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com for compatible MapSource products and pre-loaded microSD cards.

To delete a waypoint:

To create a waypoint using the Map page:
From the the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to delete > Delete.
cannot recover it from the unit.
Note: When you delete a waypoint, you

Editing Waypoints

You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and elevation.
1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Waypoints. 3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter. 4. Make changes by highlighting each field. Use the waypoint symbol chart and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.

To edit a waypoint:

1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER. 3. Select Map to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press ENTER to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint. 5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location, and press ENTER.
To move a waypoint on the Map Page:
To calculate a location by averaging:
1. Find a location that you want to calculate an average for, press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. Press Save.

Proximity Waypoints

Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. (HCx version shown.)

Projecting a Waypoint

Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and a bearing from one location to a new location.
1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to project. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Press MENU > Project Waypoint to open the Project Waypoint page. 4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields, and press QUIT when finished.

To project a waypoint:

Proximity Waypoints Page 1. Press MENU twice > Proximity. 2. Select an empty line, and press ENTER. 3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of Find items to open the information page for the item. 4. Select Use to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints page. 5. Using the ROCKER, select the Radius field and enter a value.
To add a proximity waypoint:
To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list:

Using the Find Menu

To remove a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. 1. Select Proximity Alarm Tones (eTrex HCx units only). The tone for alarms on the eTrex HC units is pre-set. 2. Use the setup page on HCx units to assign tones to the types of alarms listed. Speed Alerts are obtained by using POI Loader. (see page 16). 3. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a Near Proximity Point message appears. When outside the set radius, a Leaving Proximity Point message is shown.

The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail, or track log, on the Map page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page.
Percentage of memory used
To find a point of interest:
POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest

List of saved tracks

You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility for HCx units, downloadable from the Garmin Web site: www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader.

Tracks Page

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button. A confirmation message appears.

To clear the track log:

Basic Operation 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Select Setup.

To set up a track log:

Data card option (HCx units only)
Colorselect the color of the active track on the map. Log Track to Data Card(HCx units only) records the current track log to the microSD card, in addition to the units internal memory. Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the microSD card). Track logs on the data card are.gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit.
1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 3. Select Yes to save the track.
Wrap When Fullthe track log records over the oldest data with new data. Record Methoddistance records track points after a specified distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto (recommended) allows you to choose from five intervals. Intervalrecords a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency.
To save the entire track log:
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Track name Calculated area
Track distance Track color

Saved Track Page

1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Select Save. 3. Select No to save only a portion of the track log. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Repeat to select an ending point. Select OK.

To calculate the area of a track:

Track Profile Page

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Navigating a Saved Track

1. With the Saved Tracks page for the track or the Track Log open, select TracBack, to show the track. Select the point to TracBack. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Select Follow Road (HCx units with detailed maps only) to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel. The Map page gives directions to the first turn on the track. 4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first turn, directions to each turn are shown. 5. Select Menu > Stop Navigation to exit. 1. With a saved track on the map, use the ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point that you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. Press and hold ENTER.
To use the TracBack feature:

Creating a Route

Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The eTrex stores 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route. Create complex routes using MapSource mapping.

Route Page

Route on the Map Page
To create a waypoint on a saved track:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select New > <Select Next Point>. 3. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find groups. 4. Select Use to add it to the route. 5. Select Navigate.

To create a route:

Methods for routing you to a destination If you select Go To on the Waypoint page, or for other Find items, a straight path is created. If you select Navigate when on a Route page, the eTrex uses a route made of waypoints or Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. When using an eTrex HCx unit, both navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to Auto-route using roads. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the turn.

Using Auto-Routing

(Auto-Routing is a feature available only with the eTrex Vista HCx and Legend HCx.) This feature is enabled when using City Navigator mapping data. When you select a destination, and select Go To, you are queried, Follow Road or Off Road. Using Follow Roads increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route page. Select Off Road to view only a list of route points. A Calculating Route message appears until the route calculation is complete. Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map.

Navigating a Route

1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation.
To navigate a saved route:

Route on Map Page

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Basic Operation 1. From the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Select Navigate to begin navigation. 3. Press QUIT to view the list of turns on the route. To view an individual turn, select it. 4. Use the ROCKER to scroll through all turns.
To preview the turns for an active route:
2. Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of the Route page.
To review individual route points:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2 Select a saved route > select a point on the Route page > ENTER > Review. 3. Select Save, Map, or Go To.

To delete a route:

From the page for that route press MENU > Delete Route.
To select the off-road transition for a route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes > Menu.
Active Route Page when following roads Turn Preview Page
2. Select Off Road Transition > Route Leg Transition. 3. Select (Manual or Distance) when advancing to the next point.

Editing a Route

Use the Route page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. To change the name of the route:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes.
Select Distance to enter a radius, so that when within the entered distance, you are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to the next point anytime while navigating a route.

Main Pages

The eTrex Vista HCx and Summit HC has four main pages: Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. The eTrex Legend HCx and Venture HC do not have the Altimeter page. Cycle through these pages by pressing QUIT. Add additional pages by using the page sequence option on the Main Menu. The Active Route page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating a route. The Satellite page appears only at start up. Each page has an options menu. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU.

Map Page

Compass Page

Altimeter Page

Main Menu
No Options Compass Page Options Menu Altimeter Page Options Menu

Map Page Options Menu

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Satellite Page

This page appears when you turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter.

Satellite Page Options

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Map Orientation

There are two map orientations in the Setup Map option. North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel.

Map Page Options

Stop (Resume) Navigationstops/resumes navigation. Recalculaterecalculates a route. Data Fieldsopens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data fields to show: Map Only, 1 Wide Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Fields. Change Data Fieldsallows you to select the type of data in the data fields. This option is available if data fields are selected. Guidance Textshows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move. Setup Mapaccesses six pages of display options.
Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer. Turn Declutter On (Off)eliminates the display of items that can block road details. Restore Defaultsreturns to factory defaults.

Guidance Text

When navigating, guidance text appears above the map. Guidance Text gives directions to a destination.

Guidance text

1. Press MENU > Guidance Text. 2. Select Always Show, Never Show, or Show When Navigating.

To show guidance text:

If you select Always Show, a guidance message always appears. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation.

Measuring Distance

1. Press Menu > Measure Distance. An onscreen arrow appears at your location with REF below it. 2. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the starting point. 3. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner.
To measure distance between two points:
The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer.
Bearing pointer The compass ring moves to indicate North orientation. Compass Page
The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction (bearing to or course of travel) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for guidance.
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Using the Electronic Compass
(All of the eTrex HC series units use a GPS data driven compass but only the Vista HCx and Summit HC have an additional electronic compass.) When you press and hold QUIT on these units, the electronic compass turns off and stays off until you press and hold QUIT again. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. To turn the electronic compass on or off:

4. Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the course pointer as a guide. OR Select Project Waypoint.

Project Waypoint Page

Sighting Page
2. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object. Press ENTER to lock the direction. 3. Select Set Course.
5. Enter an estimated distance from your current location to establish a projected waypoint location. 6. Select Go To to open the Map page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint. The Compass page shows a bearing pointer for guidance.
Using the Course or Bearing Pointer
The bearing pointer and course pointer are independent of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The bearing pointer points to the destination.
If you are using the course pointer option, and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the course deviation indicator (an arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale shown on the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course.

0.25 mi

The course pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course.
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(The Altimeter page is provided with the Vista HCx and Summit HC only.) The Altimeter page shows you a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over time.
Selectable data fields Range grid measurement scale Elevation profile

Altimeter Page Options

Rate of ascent and descent Altimeter Page

Current elevation

Configure the profile field in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots. Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable.
View Elevation PlotOver Time or Over Distanceview over a set period of time or over a set distance. View Pressure PlotBarometer or Ambient Pressureview a plot of elevation changes that occur over a set distance or view changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time. Zoom Rangesset the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you show the View Elevation Plot. Customize the View option displays using the Zoom Ranges option. Change Data Fieldsselect the type of data you want to show in the data fields. Resetreset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. Calibrate Altimeterif you know the correct elevation for your location, increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. Restore Defaultsclears recorded data from the page and begin recording new data.

Plot Over Time or Distance
These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the View Elevation Plot option. View Pressure Plot is measured by time.
2. Adjust the time and distance measurement using the elevation plot Zoom Ranges option. 3. To clear the plot, clear the Track Log.
Adjusting the Zoom Ranges
Set the zoom ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you use the View Elevation Plot.
Elevation Over Distance plot
Pressure Over Time Plot Zoom Range Selection
View Pressure or Elevation Plots
Select the View Elevation Plot to plot elevation. Select View Pressure Plot to barometric pressure. To view elevation or pressure plots:
1. Select the option you want from the Altimeter options menu to show the plot.

To adjust zoom ranges:

1. Select the type of plot you want to show and use the Rocker to select Zoom Ranges. 2. Move the Rocker up or down to adjust the vertical distance, and left or right to adjust the time or distance. Press ENTER to return.
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View Points

Scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view the elevation or pressure, time of day, and date the point was created.

Red crosshairs

View Points on Map
View the location of points on the Map page.
1. With the Altimeter page open, use the ROCKER to move the crosshairs to the point. 2. Press ENTER to show the point on the map.
To view altitude points on the Map Page:

Resetting Data

To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields:
1. Press MENU > Reset. 2. Select the reset options, and press ENTER to place a check by an option.
View point for an altitude plot
View point for a pressure plot
1. Press Menu > View Pressure Plot or View Elevation Plot to open the Plot page. 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the profile. As the cross hairs move across the profile, the status window at the bottom of the page changes to show the date, time, and altitude or pressure for the point.

To use the View Points option:
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Main Pages 3. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to reset the data fields. A confirmation message appears.

Trip Computer Page

Calibrating the Altimeter
Because the altimeter relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. To manually calibrate the altimeter:
1. Press Menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 2. At the message Do You Know The Correct Elevation? select Yes. If you do not know the elevation, select No to use the pressure option. If you do not know the pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Use the ROCKER to enter the new elevation or pressure. Select OK.
The Trip Computer page shows eight types of navigation data. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data fields.
Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. When the data field title is selected, press ENTER to make a new choice.
Trip Computer Page Options
The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip, choose between Big or Small Numbers, and Restore Defaults.
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The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press ENTER.

Tracks

For more information, see page 16.

Routes Page

For more information, see page 20.

Highway Page

NOTE: If a page is added to the Main Page
sequence, the icon for that page does not appear on the Main Menu.
The Highway page takes you point by point to your final destination. To navigate using the Highway page:
While navigating, select Highway from the Main Menu, and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic.

Setup Menu

Display Setup Page
To access the Setup Menu:
From the Main Menu, select Setup.

System Setup Page

To access the System Setup page:

From the Setup Menu, select System.
You can choose a display mode, a color scheme for day and for night viewing, adjust the amount of time that the backlight stays on, and set the level of brightness. To access the Display Setup page:
From the Setup Menu, select Display.
GPSchoose one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. WAAS/EGNOSset Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. Battery Typeset the Battery Type for more accurate battery capacity status. External Power Lostset the unit to turn off if external power is lost. Proximity Alarmsturn Proximity Alarms on and off (eTrex HCx units only). Use the option menu to restore defaults, or view the version of unit software and the Unit I.D. number.
Display Modeset for Auto (changes from day to night mode and back again at dusk and dawn), Day only, or Night only. Daytime/Nightime Color Scheme Selection set in Day and Night modes to one of 10 color schemes. Backlight Timeoutchoose from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, or two minutes. Backlight Leveluse the slider to adjust the brightness.
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Interface Setup Page

Use when connecting to a computer. To access the Interface Setup page:
From the Setup Menu, select Interface.
The available interface format is Garminthe proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, track, and map data with a computer. To activate USB Mass Storage for HCx units:
Note: If you have several network drives mapped to your computer, log on without connecting to the network or click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage > Disk Management and remap a drive letter for the storage device.
4. After the transfer, end the USB cable connection.

Tones Setup Page

1. Connect the unit to a computer. 2. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Double click My Computer to observe a new Removable Drive listing.
This setup page allows you to select a unique tone for each of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm tones, see page 10.)
To view information for the microSD card:
Press Menu prior to opening the USB Mass Storage page and select Card Info. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Browse the computer for the file. 3. For a computer, select the file, Edit > Copy.

Page Sequence Setup

Use to add, remove, or reorder any of the Main pages. To move, insert or remove a Main Page:

Map Setup Information Page Use the Map Setup Information page to view a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and maps with auto-routing capability. Highlight a map to show it on the map or turn it off.
Marine Colorstoggles colors on or off. Spot Soundingstoggles spot soundings on or off. Light Sectorsselect from On, Off, and Auto. Symbol Setselect the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International).

Routing Setup

Map Setup Information Page
Choose options for guidance and following roads (Vista HCx and Legend HCx only). To setup Routing:
From the Setup Menu, select Routing.
Press MENU to view options for displaying maps. Map Setup Marine Page Use the Map Setup Marine page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets.

Geocache Setup

See the Garmin web site for information on geocache locations: http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. To setup the Geocache feature:
1. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Select the symbol fields if you want to assign other symbols.

Map Setup Marine Page

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Main Pages 3. Select Yes or No for a calendar entry when a geocache is found.

Marine Alarms Setup

To access the Marine Setup Page:
From the Setup Menu, select Marine.
Anchor Drag Alarmsets an alarm when you exceed a specified drift distance. Off Course Alarmsets an alarm to sound when off course.

Time Setup.

To access the Time Setup page:
From the Setup Menu, select Time.
Time Formatchoose from 12-hour or 24hour time format. Time Zoneset to one of the eight US Time Zones or 24 International Time Zones. Daylight Saving TimeOn, Off or Auto.
Position Formatsets the coordinate system in which a location is shown. Map Datumsets the description for geographic location, for mapping and navigation, and is not an actual map in the unit. Distance/Speedsets the unit of measurement to show your speed and distance. Elevation (Vert. Speed)sets the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)). Depthselect the unit of measurement (Feet, Fathoms, or Meters). Pressuresets the unit of measurement (Inches, Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show pressure.

Heading Setup Page

You can select the type of heading mode. To access the Heading Setup page:
From the Setup Menu, select Heading.

Units Setup

To access the Units Setup page: