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Foretrex 101
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personal navigator
owner’s manual
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© Copyright 2004–2006 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 9DL, U.K. Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax. 913/397.8282 Tel. 44/0870.8501241 Fax. 886/2.2642.9099 Fax. 44/0870.8501251 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part
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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin Foretrex 101. To get the most from your new Foretrex 101, 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: 101 right out of the box. Read the Quick Start Guide first
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Introduction Cleaning the Unit and Wrist Strap The Foretrex 101 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 Trip Computer ..........................................14 Introduction .............................i Using the Trip Computer ....................... 14 Care Information .......................................ii Trip Computer Options ......................... 14 Cleaning the Unit and Wrist Strap ........... ii Timer Page ...............................................15 Storing the Foretrex 101 ......................... ii Table of Contents Displaying the Timer Page ...............
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Introduction Routes Menu Page ...................................34 Defaults ........................................... 49 Using the Routes Menu Page ................. 34 Setup Menu: Set Heading ........................50 Creating a Route .................................... 34 Set Heading Page ................................... 50 Using the Route Page ............................. 35 North Reference .............................. 50 Table of Contents Deleting All Routes .....................
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Overview Foretrex 101 Overview Your small, rugged, and waterproof Foretrex 101 unit is perfect for easily maneuvering from one waypoint to the next. With handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the power- Getting Started ful Foretrex 101 allows you to store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes in the unit’s mem- ory, while also providing built-in WAAS capability. In addition, the Foretrex 101 boasts a ™ ® customizable trip computer, 10,000 track points, as well as PanTrack and TracBack . With
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Overview Using the Buttons 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 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 out of the present page or screen, or • Press to ‘undo’ the most recent action on a page The ENTER/MARK button: • Press to c
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Overview Using the Wrist Strap The Foretrex 101 has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best perfor- mance, wear the Foretrex 101 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 101 to your wrist: 1. With the strap open, place the Foretrex 101 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 101: 1. Place your Foretrex 101 on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case. 2. While holding the Foretrex 101 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 101: 1. To reinstall, insert the spring bar into the wristband an
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Overview Installing Batteries The Foretrex 101 operates on two AAA alkaline batteries (not included), which are placed in the back of the unit. Rechargeable alkaline, NiMH, NiCad, or lithium batteries Getting Started may be used. Refer to section “Set System Page” for instructions on selecting battery type. Stored data will not be lost while batteries are being changed. However, if batteries are completely discharged and are not changed within a couple of days, it may take longer for th
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Overview Turning on the Foretrex 101 After you have placed the batteries in the Foretrex 101, it is ready for use. Allow the Foretrex 101 time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it. Getting Started Upon startup, the GPS signal bar appears. As the Foretrex 101 locates more satellites and the signal strength increases, the bar moves to the right. Estimated GPS accuracy displays underneath the GPS signal bar. Refer to the previous page for battery instal
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Overview Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex 101 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 101 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 101 unit’s estimated location accuracy. When the message on the Satellite Page no longer reads “Acquiring...”, the Foretrex 101 has found your location and you are ready to go! NOTE: If you are using your Foretr
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Main Pages Adjusting the Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. You may also make these adjustments through the Main Menu Page. Satellite Page Refer to the “Setup Menu: Set Display” section for more information. To use the backlight: 1. Press and release the POWER button from any screen to turn on the backlight. 2. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds. Press the POWER button a
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Main Pages Using the Map Page The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated figure ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track Map Page log). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the ‘real world’, Foretrex 101 automatically rotates the map as you move, so that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed above the animated figure. The Heading Indicator shows th
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Main Pages Map Setup: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to adjust the map settings including: Orient Map (Ahead or Northward): When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving. When ‘NORTHWARD’ is Map Page selected, the map is always oriented to the North. Auto Zoom (On or Off): When ‘AUTO ZOOM’ is turned on, the map automatically adjusts its scale to display your entire navigating route until you manually change the zoom level. When it
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Main Pages To clear the track log from the Map Page: 1. Press the ENTER button while on the Map Page to display the Map Page Options. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘CLEAR TRACK LOG’ and press the ENTER Map Page button. 3. At the message “DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?”, use the DOWN button to highlight ‘YES’ and press the ENTER button to clear the track log and return to the Map Page. To measure distance: 1. Press the PAGE button until you see the Map Page. Press EN
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Main Pages Using the Navigation Page The Navigation Page helps guide you to a destination. When you are moving with no particular destination in mind, the Navigation Page shows you your moving direction and Navigation Page speed. When you are moving towards a specific destination (navigating a course), the Navigation Page displays the name of the location, two data fields (that display distance to final destination and speed by default), and a direction arrow in the compass ring. To naviga
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Main Pages Using the Trip Computer The Trip Computer stores information for your trip from the time it is reset until it is re- set again. The Trip Computer displays information about your trip, such as your maximum Trip Computer speed and trip odometer. You may change the trip computer data fields to suit your needs. The trip computer displays information (trip data) in three full screens: the first screen displays four small data fields. As you scroll down you two medium sized data fields a
