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eTrex Vista C
color map navigator
owner’s manual
eTrex Vista C OM Front Cover.indd 1 8/12/2004, 9:52:09 AM
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© Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. st 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation nd No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no p
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eTrex Vista C Introduction Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista C handheld naviga- Contact Garmin tion system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of If you should encounter any diffi culty while using your the following sections: eTrex Vista C, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement, 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, FCC and safety informatio
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eTrex Vista C Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE eTrex Vista C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software r
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eTrex Vista C Introduction The eTrex Vista C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference FCC Compliance limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These Information limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mus
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eTrex Vista C Introduction CAUTION: Use the eTrex Vista C at your own risk. To reduce the Warnings and Precautions risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the eTrex Vista C to all available navigation sources, in- cluding the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always r
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eTrex Vista C Introduction MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to Warnings and Precautions provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true o
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eTrex Vista C Introduction Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First! Warnings and Precautions WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the Important owner/operator of a vehicle with the eTrex Vista C installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating Because the Garmin eTrex Vista C can be used controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi- for vehicular navigation, important safety consid- t
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eTrex Vista C Introduction Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-vii The Main Menu........................................................................42 Preface.........................................................................................i The Trip Computer Page.....................................................43 Software License Agreement........................................................ii Using Tracks............
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eTrex Vista C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features.........................................68-76 Calendar...................................................................................68 Alarm Clock.............................................................................69 Calculator.................................................................................69 Stopwatch.................................................................................70 Sun and Moon
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started Battery Installation and Installing the Batteries Start Up 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. Important Note When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH bat- To install batteries: teries. Rechargeable bat
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started “Thumb Stick” ENTER/ROCKER Key (Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/ Key Functions down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) • Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to GPS Antenna move through lists, highlight fields, • Provides quick satellite acquisition on-screen buttons or icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press in and release to enter high- • From the Map Page, press to zoom N lighted
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started Unit Features USB Connector Port (under weather cover) • Provides interface to a PC for fast data transfer. • Provides auxiliary power via USB Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter cable connection to a PC or from a Attachment Location cigarette lighter adapter cable with • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for USB connector. convenient access when hiking or walking. Battery Compartment Locking Ring • Accepts the Auxiliary Mount • Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise Ad
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started Starting Up the GPS Receiver Initialization & the Satellite Page When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fi x) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the fi rst time you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to receive satellite signals, you must b
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started 4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, Initialization & The Satellite Page 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. Map Item Details If, for any reason, you have diffi culty initializing your eTrex Vista C, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that Posit
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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 fi 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 Compass Page Altime
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eTrex Vista C Getting Started Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages The Main Page Features When you press and release the POWER key, The Backlight Bright- ness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays Status Bar 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. Battery Powe
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using the Map Page The Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Vista “North Up” C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your Mode current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key The Map is and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode oriented with (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the North at the top top left corner to orient
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation Using Map Page Features The Map Page 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” fi eld of the Unit Setup Page. If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and Zoom In Zoom Out the appearanc
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eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination, arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire, include a navigation guidance text message on the map page and select the type of data fields to display. You can change the way the map displays items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are dis
