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Foretrex 201
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personal navigator
owner’s manual
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© Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation 1200 E 151st Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 913/397.8200 Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K. Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax. 913/397.8282 Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax. 886/2.2642.9099 Fax. 44/1794.519222 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin Foretrex 201. To get the most from your new Foretrex 201, read through the Quick Start Guide first, then this Owner’s Manual to under- stand all of the operating features. About This Manual The Quick Start Guide describes the process of navigating the Main Pages and the Option Menus, along with some basic unit operations to familiarize you with your new Foretrex Standard Package Contents: 201 right out of the box. Read the Quick Start Guide first
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Introduction FCC Compliance The Foretrex 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations and with Canadian RSS-210 and ICES-003 for Class B digital devices. Operation of this device is subject to the Compliance, License, and following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de- vice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired Warranty Information operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi
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Introduction Software License Agreement BY USING THE Foretrex 201, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI- TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Compliance, License, and Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) Warranty Information in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software re
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Introduction 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 Compliance, License, and 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 Warranty Information responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty
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Introduction Products sold through on-line auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. On-line auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer Compliance, License, and is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an on-line auction. Warranty Information To obtain warranty service, contact your local Ga
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Introduction Warnings and Precautions WARNING: If you choose to use the Foretrex 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the Foretrex 201 to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause Safety Information damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Foretrex 201 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision. WARNING: If you choose to use the Fore
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Introduction CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Safety Information Although the Foretrex 201 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. WARNING: This unit contains a Lithium-ion rechar
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Introduction Cleaning the Unit and Wrist Strap The Foretrex 201 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild de- Care Information tergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. The wrist strap should be hand washed with mild detergent in warm or hot water. Blot dry then air dry. Do not machine wash. Storing the Foretrex
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Introduction Introduction ..........................i-x Main Pages .............................8 About This Manual ..................................i Satellite Page .........................................8 Compliance, License, Using the Satellite Page ..................... 8 and Warranty Information ................ii Using the Satellite Page Options ........ 8 Table of Contents FCC Compliance ............................... ii Adjusting the Backlighting Software License Agreement .......
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Introduction Projecting a Waypoint ..................... 26 Setup Menu: Set Display ......................46 Hunting and Fishing Information .... 27 Set Display Page .............................. 46 Sun and Moon Information ............. 28 Light Timeout ........................... 46 Tracks Menu Page .................................29 Contrast .................................... 46 Table of Contents Tracks Menu Page ........................... 29 Setup Menu: Set Units ......................
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Overview Foretrex 201 Overview Your small, rugged, and waterproof Foretrex 201 unit is perfect for easily maneuver- ing from one waypoint to the next. With handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the Getting Started powerful Foretrex 201 allows you to store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes in the unit’s memory. The unit also provides PC and external power connectivity, and built-in WAAS capability. In addition, the Foretrex 201 boasts a customizeable trip computer, 10,000 ™ ® trackpoint
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f o r e t r e x 2 0 1 Overview Using the Buttons pa ge e n t e r got o m a r k Getting Started POWER GOTO PAGE ENTER/ DOWN UP MARK The POWER button: • Press and hold to turn unit on and off • Press and release to turn display backlight on and off • Press and hold PAGE, then simultaneously press POWER to reset the unit The GOTO button: • Press to initiate a GOTO (navigate to a specific destination/waypoint) The PAGE button: • Press to switch between the main Pages • Press to back out or escape o
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Overview Using the Wrist Strap The Foretrex 201 has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best perfor- mance, wear the Foretrex 201 like a watch, with the top face of the unit oriented towards Getting Started the sky. A strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap. To fasten the Foretrex 201 to your wrist: 1. With the strap open, place the Foretrex 201 on your wrist. 2. Slide the end of the strap through the connector. 3. Adjust to fit comfort
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Overview To remove the wrist strap from the Foretrex 201: 1. Place your Foretrex 201 on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case. 2. While holding the Foretrex 201 steady with one hand, use a jeweler’s band pin Getting Started removing tool or a very soft flat head screwdriver. Catch the spring bar’s loaded stem and pull it back enough for the band to clear the case’s edge. To replace the wrist strap on the Foretrex 201: 1. To reinstall, insert the spring bar into the wristband an
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Overview Charging the Battery The Foretrex 201 operates on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery lasts as long as 15 hours when fully charged. Getting Started To charge the battery: 1. Wipe the contacts dry, if needed. 2. Snap the Cradle to the unit with the 4-contact end in first (shown in the top image to the right). 3. Connect the AC Charging Cable in to the connector labeled “5.0V DC” (shown in the lower image to the right) on the Charging Cradle. 4. Connect the AC Chargi
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Overview Turning on the Foretrex 201 After the Foretrex 201 is completely charged, it is ready for use. Allow the Foretrex 201 time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it. Upon startup, Getting Started the GPS signal bar appears. As the Foretrex 201 locates more satellites and the signal strength increases, the bar moves to the right. Estimated GPS accuracy displays underneath the GPS signal bar. Turn to page 5 to learn how to recharge the Foretrex 201
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Overview Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex 201 is found on six main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, Trip Computer, Timer Getting Started (if enabled), and Main Menu. Switching Between the Main Pages Simply press the PAGE button to switch between pages as shown below. Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Main Menu Page Timer Page (if enabled) Trip Computer Page 7
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Main Pages Using the Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the Foretrex 201 gathering all the necessary satellite informa- tion in order to work. The Satellite Page shows you the satellites being acquired (in anima- Satellite Page tion), satellite signal strength, and the Foretrex 201 unit’s estimated location accuracy. When the message on the Satellite Page no longer reads “Acquiring...”, the Foretrex 201 has found your location and you are ready to go! NOTE: If you are using your Foretr
