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eTrex Vista Cx
hiking companion
owner’s manual
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© 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation st nd 1200 East 151 Street, Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, County, Taiwan Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 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 o
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Main Pages section contains an overview of INTRODUCTION the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass, and ® ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista Cx. Altimeter Pages. The eTrex Vista Cx uses the proven performance of The Main Menu section describes features found on Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an the Main Menu, and information about how to change unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment settings. now to compare the c
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS The Status Bar and Date and Time ..........................7 Table of Contents On-Screen Messages ................................................8 Introduction ....................................................... i Using the Mapping Databases .................................8 About This Manual .............................................. i ™ Transferring Data to a microSD Card ...................9 Manual Conventions ........................................
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Searching for a Point of Interest ............................25 Compass Page Options ..........................................51 Custom Points of Interest ......................................26 Sight ‘N Go Navigation .........................................52 Using Tracks ..................................................... 26 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ........53 Track Profiles .........................................................29 Dat
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INTRODUCTION >TABLE OF CONTENTS Tones Setup ............................................................68 Gekoids ..................................................................86 Page Sequence Setup .............................................69 Beast Hunt .............................................................87 Map Page Setup .....................................................69 Appendix ........................................................ 88 Routing Setup ...................
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INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement Product Registration BY USING THE eTrex Vista Cx, YOU AGREE Help us better support you by completing our online TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND registration today! Have the serial number of your CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE eTrex Vista Cx handy and connect to our Web site LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS (http://www.garmin.com). Look for the Product AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Registration lin
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE VISTA CX Storage Caring for the Vista Cx Do not store the Vista Cx where prolonged exposure The Vista Cx case is constructed of high-quality to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the materials and does not require user maintenance trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. except cleaning. User information, such as waypoints and routes, are Cleaning the Case retained in the unit’s memory without the need for Clean the unit’s outer casing (excep
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INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous Use the electronic chart in the eTrex Vista Cx only to situations could result in an accident or collision facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government resulting in death or serious injury. charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eTrex Vista Cx to all available n
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INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the situations may result in injury or property damage. United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system Use the eTrex Vista Cx only as a navigational aid. Do not is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and attempt to use the eTrex Vista Cx for any purpose requiring performance of
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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED USB connector port Unit Overview (under weather cap) GPS antenna Battery • Provides quick satellite acquisition compartment cover Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location N • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for convenient access when walking. hiking or • Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Vista Cx Adapter accessory supplied with the unit. (Refer to page 89 for acces- sory listings.) Color LCD display Carry Lanyard Battery c
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PUSH TO EJECT GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW Installing the Batteries To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot The Vista Cx operates on two AA batteries (not at the upper-left side on the back of the unit. included), which are installed in the back of the unit. 2 Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 67 for information on setting the battery type. To install the batteries: Belt Clip 1. Remove the
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GETTING STARTED > KEY FUNCTIONS Key Functions “Thumb Stick” Enter/Rocker key (Press down to Enter - move to the side or up or down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map) • Rock up or down or right or left to move through lists; highlight fields, on- In/Out Zoom keys screen buttons, or icons; enter data; or • From the Map Page, press to zoom move the map panning arrow. the map in or out. • Press in and release to enter highlighted • From any other page,
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE VISTA CX Adjusting the Backlight Turning on the Vista Cx You may want to adjust the backlight to see the When you turn on the Vista Cx, the Welcome Page display better. appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the Power key. To turn the Vista Cx on and off: 1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit 2. Press up on the Rocker
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GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER 3. Press and release the Quit key until the Map Initializing the GPS Receiver Page appears. You are now ready to begin The first time you turn on your Vista Cx, the GPS GPS-aided navigation. receiver must collect satellite data and establish its You can also observe a sky-view array of the satellites current location. To ensure proper initialization, the overhead with your location centered in the array. The Vista Cx is shipped from the fact
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE VISTA CX On-screen button—use the Rocker to highlight a Using the Vista Cx button, and press Enter to select the button. This section explains how to enter and select information with the Vista Cx. Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the Understanding Terms right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up As you progress through this manual, you are directed or down on the Rocker. to pres
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE VISTA CX Selecting Options and Entering Data The Status Bar and Date and Time Use the Rocker to highlight, select, or choose an item The status bar and Date/Time Window appear below in a list or a field on the screen. the backlight adjustment slider when you press and release the Power key. To select and activate an option: 1. From any page, press the Menu key. An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for that page. 2. Use the Rocker to move the
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE VISTA CX On-Screen Messages Using the Mapping Databases When a significant event in the operation of the Many of the Vista Cx features require detailed unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise mapping data to be fully operational, so you may want ™ you of the occurrence. In each case, the condition is to transfer maps before using the unit. The microSD ™ described and often a remedy is provided. Press Enter card (interchangeable with TransFlash cards) t
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PUSH TO EJECT PUSH TO EJECT GETTING STARTED > USING THE VISTA CX ™ Transferring Data to a microSD Card Battery The eTrex Vista Cx is equipped with a pre-installed compartment with cover microSD card. microSD card removed location To install or remove the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. USB port 2. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of weather cover the battery tray, and check to be certain the card is installed in the slot. USB
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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To mark your current location: BASIC OPERATION 1. Press and hold the MARK key until the Mark This section explains some of the more common Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit operations you can perform with your Vista Cx, name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint. including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and Waypoint routes. Waypoint symbol name Creating and Using Waypoints
