eTrex Legend TM personal navigator owner’s manual and reference guide ®
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Legend. To get the most from your new eTrex Legend, take time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into three sections. The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty, maintenance and product registration information along with the Table of Contents.
Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eTrex Legend complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Introduction WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eTrex Legend to secure the GPS unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Legend over air bag panels or in the field of air bag deployment.
Introduction Warnings and Precautions 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. Although the eTrex Legend is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
Introduction secrets of GARMIN and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
Introduction GARMIN 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, 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 responsible for any transportation cost.
Introduction GARMIN Limited Warranty Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from GARMIN. Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. GARMIN will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction. GARMIN International, Inc. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual .......................................i FCC Compliance Statement .........................ii Warnings and Precautions ......................iii-iv Software License Agreement ....................iv-v Maintenance ................................................v Warranty ................................................vi-vii Product Registration ...................................vii Table of Contents ......................................
Getting Started Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’s operating features, you should be familiar with the information contained in the Quick Start which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the eTrex Legend, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrex Legend immediately. Five Main Pages are your primary access to operating the eTrex Legend.
Getting Started Features and Button Function The THUMB STICK (Five Position Switch) • Press to enter highlighted options and to confirm messages Internal Antenna • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow • Press and hold for two seconds to mark your current location as a waypoint LEGEND LEGEND LEGEND The PAGE button: • Press to cycle through main pages.
Getting Started Installing the Batteries The eTrex Legend operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are placed into the back of the unit. Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise & pull away clockwise. 2. Insert batteries observing the polarity. 3.
Getting Started Main Page Basics Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Trip Computer Main Menu All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Legend can be found on five main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer, and Main Menu Page.
Satellite The Main Page On-Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons Status Window Outer Ring (Satellites on the horizon) Inner Ring (Satellites within 45° angle from vertical) Center (Satellite overhead) Signal Strength bars Satellite Page with 10 Satellites Being Tracked and WAAS Enabled. WAAS Satellite is No.
Satellite Options The Satellite Page options include: Use With GPS Off - Use this option when you are indoors, a clear view of the sky is obstructed, or you want to save battery power. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this mode. Satellite Page Options Menu Highlight the on-screen button at the top of the page & press in on the THUMB STICK.
Satellite 3. Enter the desired elevation by using the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired numerals and pressing it in. Highlight ‘OK’ and press in to complete entry. Options ‘Use Map’ option helps to speed acquisition. To enter a new location: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight ‘New Location’ and press in on the THUMB STICK to display choices of ‘Auto’ or ‘Use Map’.
Navigating Navigating with eTrex Legend Active Navigation is supported by three of the five Main Pages: the Map Page, Navigation Page and Trip Computer Page. The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you’ve been. A Goto The Navigation Page tells you what direction to go and the direction you are traveling.
Map The Main Page On-Screen Page and Option Menu Buttons Status Window Position Icon Map Scale Map Features The Map Page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangular ‘Position Icon’ that is centered on the map. As you travel, the map display leaves a track log (“trail”) of your movements. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e.
Map The Main Page The Map Page The Map Page shows your present position and direction of movement as a triangular ‘Position Icon’, in the center of the map. The map display also shows the map scale and geographic details such as lakes, rivers, highways, and towns. Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Use the ZOOM IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to ZOOM the map scale rapidly.
Map Map Page options allow a variety of operating and custom features for your eTrex Legend. Not all of the Map Page options are available at the same time. Many are replaced by an opposite option when they are selected, such as Hide Data Fields/Show Data Fields. The Map Page options are: Options On-screen Map Page Options Menu button Pan Map - Allows you to move the Panning Arrow (Map Pointer) about on the map. Stop Navigation - Stops navigating to a destination.
Map Options Using the Pan Map option The Map Page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display. The map panning function is activated from the Options Menu on the Map Page. The THUMB STICK moves the panning arrow (also referred to as the map pointer) in the desired direction on the map page.
Map Stop Navigation Options The ‘Stop Navigation’ option allows you to quit navigating on a Goto, Route or Track in progress. To stop navigation: Select ‘Stop Navigation’ and then press in on the THUMB STICK. When there is no active navigation, the ‘Stop Navigation’ option is “grayed out” and is non-functional.
Map Setup Options Page Setup (Continued) Final ETA Final ETE Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg. Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time - Moving Trip Time - Stopped Trip Time - Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed (For definitions, see Appendix C, pages 54-55.) Tracks Setup The ‘Setup Map’ option displays the five Map Setup Pages, each accessed by an on-screen button.
Map Map Features - Points of Interest, Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover, Scale options; ‘Off’, ‘Auto’, or 20 ft.-500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales. Setup Options Text - Points of Interest, Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover, Text sizes; ‘None’, ‘Small’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Large’control the screen size of the name.
Navigation The Main Page Destination (Waypoint) Name Straight Line Distance to the Destination Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Selectable Data Fields Compass Ring The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you’re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground.
Navigation Navigation Page Options The options include: Stop Navigation - “Grayed out” unless you are navigating on a Goto, Track, or Route. Bearing Pointer/Course Pointer - Toggles between Bearing (always directed at destination) and Course (distinctive with dots across center of compass, shows amount of correction needed to be back on course.) Big Numbers/Big Compass - toggles to display data fields in large text format while removing the Status Window and reducing the size of the compass ring.
Navigation Options To Setup the Navigation Page: 1. With the Navigation Page displayed, use the THUMB STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page. Then press it in to display the menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it. 3. Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page, and to page up or down. To change data fields: 1.
Trip Computer The Main Page Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable. Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fields are shown in the illustration. By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page, you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs.
Trip Computer Options Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer provides a variety of data fields with read-outs of current information as you travel. The Option Menu for this page provides the following options: Reset, Big Numbers, and Restore Defaults. To program a data field: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option. Trip Computer Page 3.
Trip Computer Trip Computer Page Data Fields Options Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to jump to the first or last item on the page, and to page up or down. The list of data field options with definitions is in Appendix C, pages 54-55. Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Heading Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Maximum Speed Moving Avg. Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg.
Main Menu The Main Page The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons & Battery Capacity, Time/Date, and Backlighting Status Bar. To exit these pages, highlight the on-screen ‘X’ button and press in on the THUMB STICK. The Main Menu provides you with a directory of the eTrex Legend’s advanced features. From the Main Menu page you can mark and create new waypoints; find map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of interest, etc.
Main Menu Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eTrex Legend feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to eTrex Legend operation. Press the PAGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page. The Main Menu Page Mark Waypoint Page - Allows you to mark and store a waypoint for your current location or a map pointer location.
Main Menu Mark The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a flag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold the THUMB STICK until the Mark Waypoint Page appears.
Main Menu To create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: Mark Options 1. With the Pan Map feature active, move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the THUMB STICK. 2. The Mark Waypoint Page displays, automatically assigning a number to the waypoint. Be certain to press and release the THUMB STICK for this operation. Pressing in and holding the THUMB STICK marks a waypoint for your current location.
Main Menu Mark Options Projecting a Waypoint Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select a map item from the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Option Menu on-screen button at the top of the Information Page and press the THUMB STICK to display the Project Waypoint Page. 3. Press the THUMB STICK to display the numerical keyboard for entering the distance.
Main Menu To delete a waypoint: Find 1. Use the Find feature to display the waypoint. 2. Highlight the ‘Delete’ button and then press the THUMB STICK. To save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints: 1. Access the Information Page for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu). Any Map or Find Menu item can be saved as a Waypoint. 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of the page, select ‘Save As Waypoint’ and press in on the THUMB STICK to save the item to the Waypoints List.
Main Menu Find Options Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Legend can be found by selecting the “Waypoint’ option from the Find Menu. You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘By Name’ or ‘Nearest’ options as explained on the previous page. When selected from the list, the waypoint displays on the Waypoint Information Page.
Main Menu Finding a Favorite Find Options Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status, as they are frequently used or have other special significance. The process for finding favorite waypoints from the ‘Favorites’ list is the same as finding a regular waypoint. To find a ‘Favorite’: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the ‘Favorites’ option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list.
Main Menu Find Options List of Exit Types To find a city: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the ‘Cities’ option, then press it in to display the find ‘By Name’ or find by ‘Nearest’ prompt. Selecting ‘By Name, displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities. 2. If using find ‘By Name’, begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters to define the name, a match list displays.
Main Menu 5. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. Find Options 6. Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing fields. 7. Use the THUMB STICK to move to the list of services and highlight a selection from the list. 8. Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page for the selected service.
Main Menu Find Options Finding a Point of Interest - (Continued) Once you have selected an item, you can display the Information Page for that item. You can then use the onscreen buttons to ‘Goto’ or view the location on the ‘Map’; or use the Options Menu for more choices. To find a point of interest: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight ‘Points of Interest’ and then press it in to display the Points of Interest Categories List. 3.
Main Menu 2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight ‘Address’ and press it in to display the ‘Find Address’ page. Find Options 3. Highlight the’ Number’ field and use the keyboard for entering numbers. 4. Move to the ‘Street’ field using the THUMB STICK. 5. Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the ‘Select Street Name’ list. Find the street by using the keyboard to enter characters until a list appears. 6.
Main Menu Find Options Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination, (waypoint, city, or point of interest). Once you have accessed the Information Page for an item, use the Goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using the Map and Navigation Pages for guidance. To activate a Goto: 1.
Main Menu Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination. The eTrex Legend stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modified from the Route Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu. More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. Routes To create a route: 1.
Main Menu Routes Options Editing a Route To remove all waypoints: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. A Route Options Menu 2. Highlight the ‘Remove All’ option and then press in on the THUMB STICK. At the prompt “Do you really want to remove all waypoints from the route?”, select “Yes”. To reverse the route: 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. Route Area in Acres 2.
Main Menu To restore default settings for the route: Routes Options 1. Select the Route Page options button and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Select ’Restore Defaults’ and then press in on the THUMB STICK to restore factory settings. To review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight ‘Review’ and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the Information Page. 3.
Main Menu Routes Options To change a route waypoint: (Continued) 3. Select a new waypoint, access its Information Page and press the on-screen ‘OK’ button to replace the old route waypoint. To move a route waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the THUMB STICK in to access the Options Menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight the ‘Move’ option and press in on the THUMB STICK to select the waypoint. 3. Use the THUMB STICK to move the waypoint up or down in the list.
Main Menu the line becomes thin. Press in on the THUMB STICK to display the word ‘ADD’ next to the line. 3. Drag the line to a map item or other location where you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the THUMB STICK to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page displays. Press the on-screen ‘OK’ button to save the new waypoint, then press it again after returning to the Route Map. To review or remove a route waypoint: Routes Options Adding a new waypoint within a Route 1.
Main Menu Routes Options Navigating a Route (Continued) bottom of the page and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin navigating the route. The screen changes to the Navigation Page. 3. Move to the Map Page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4. Begin moving, watching directional information on the Navigation Page or progress on the Map Page.
Main Menu Using Track Logs Tracks The eTrex Legend draws an electronic bread crumb trail on the Map Page as you travel along. This bread crumb trail is the ‘Track Log’. The Track Log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The eTrex Legend uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track. The ‘TracBack’ feature allows you to return along a traveled path without marking any waypoints.
Main Menu Tracks Options To save and use a Track Log: 1. Access the ‘Tracks’ page from the Main Menu. The page has On/Off buttons, a list of tracks, and the number of unused tracks. 2. You can press in on the on-screen ‘Off’ button to pause track logging. When track logging is active the ‘On’ button appears to be recessed. 3. Highlight the ‘Save’ on-screen button and then press the THUMB STICK to display the track log ‘Save Back Through’ list. 4.
Main Menu The Setup Menu Setup The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eTrex Legend to your personal preferences. You can choose time settings, units of measure, display backlighting and contrast settings, heading measurement, interface options and system operating mode. By highlighting the icons on the Setup Menu and then pressing in on the THUMB STICK, you can display the Setup Page for each of the menu items.
Main Menu Setup Options Units Page The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. To learn more about these subjects, visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http://www.nima.mil or inquire at your library. Position Format - Allows you to choose from different grid formats. The default position format, ‘hddd°mm.mmm’ displays the latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes and is most commonly used.
Main Menu Display Page Setup Options You can adjust the amount of time that the backlighting feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast. Backlighting Timeout - Choose from Stays On, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two minutes before timing out. Contrast Adjustment - Can be adjusted from light to dark using the slider adjacent to the contrast bar. To set the backlighting timeout: 1. Highlight the Backlight Timeout field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display options. 2.
Main Menu Setup Options Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you to choose from different input/output serial data formats. This feature is used when connecting to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. Effective use of this feature requires a working knowledge of these formats: GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, track, and map data with a PC.
Main Menu System Page Setup Options The System Setup Page allows you to change: GPS - Choose one of the four GPS options other than ‘Normal’ to significantly save battery power. The ‘Battery Saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the ‘Use With GPS Off’ option stops satellite signal reception altogether. The ‘Demo Mode’ simulates navigation. WAAS - Switch between ‘Enabled’ and ‘Disabled’. See page 5 for an explanation of WAAS capabilities.
Main Menu Accessories Accessories Menu The accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential) include: sun and moon position relative to a location, a calendar, a hunting and fishing best times record, an area calculator, and a basic calculator. Highlight the appropriate icon and then press in on the THUMB STICK to display the desired accessory.
Main Menu Calendar Accessories This feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates. You can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad. You can create reference notes for multiple months and for months in years yet to come. You can record 100 notes with up to 18 characters each. To set the month and year: 1.
Main Menu Accessories Hunt and Fish This feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen location and date. To set the date: Highlight the date field and then press in on the THUMB STICK to begin data entry of individual characters. To display the current date, highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the THUMB STICK to display the ‘Use Current Date’ option and then press in on the THUMB STICK to activate.
Main Menu Area Calculator Accessories This feature provides you an area calculation as you move about a location or view a saved track. The area calculation displays in acres, hectares, and square feet, square yards, square meters, square kilometers, and square miles. To calculate the area: 1. With the eTrex Legend “Ready to Navigate”, press ‘Start’ when you are ready to begin. 2. Begin walking or traveling the outskirts of the area you want to measure.
Appendix A Specifications Physical Case: Fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IPX7 standards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) Size: 4.4”H x 2”W x 1.2”D Weight: Approx. 5.3 ounces (150 g) w/batteries Temperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) (operating) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channel Acquisition time: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (EZinit/cold start) Approx.
Appendix B To obtain accessories, see your local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com and click on How To Buy. Legend Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket: Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash. (Shown at right) Carry Lanyard: Provides convenient method for carrying the eTrex Legend. Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit. (Included) Carrying Case: Protects the eTrex Legend and permits use while in the case.
Appendix C Data Field Definitions The following data field options are available on the Map, Navigation, and Trip Computer Main Pages. Bearing - The direction from your current location to a destination. Course - The direction from your starting location to a destination. Current Destination - The next waypoint on your route. Current Distance - The remaining distance to your next waypoint. Current ETA - The estimated time of day you will arrive at your next waypoint.
Appendix C Data Field Definitions To Course - The compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course. Trip Odometer - A running tally of distance travelled since last reset. Trip Time - Moving - Total time the unit has been moving since the last reset of the trip timers. Trip Time - Stopped -Total time the unit has been stopped since the last reset of the trip timers. Trip Time - Total -Total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers.
Appendix D MapSource Setup GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM’s offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information. MapSource is also an exellent medium for storage and safety backup of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks. Transferring MapSource Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSource™ CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to provide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability.
Appendix E To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: Troubleshooting Guide 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Unit does not turn on. Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries. Unit does not turn ON, even with new batteries. Batteries may be installed backwards. Reinstall batteries. You are pressing and releasing the POWER button. You must press and hold the POWER button for two seconds.
Appendix F Wiring Diagram Interface formats are selected from the Setup ‘Interface Page’ on page 46 of this manual. The input/output lines on your eTrex Legend unit are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PC’s, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 3.0 interface format is supported by the eTrex Legend and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 3.
Index A Accessories ................................................ 53 Accessories Menu ...................................... 48 Accessories Page ........................................ 23 Accuracy Circle ......................................... 10 Activate a route ......................................... 34 Alignment Bar ............................................. 2 Amount of Memory Used .......................... 47 Area Calculator.......................................... 51 Arrow, Panning .......
Index Daylight Savings Time ............................... 43 Delete Note 49 Waypoint 27 Demo Mode .............................................. 47 Depth ........................................................ 44 Destination .................................... 13, 18, 21 Detail, Map................................................ 14 Differential GPS (DGPS) ............................ 58 Display ...................................................... 45 Display Backlighting ..............................
Index How To (Continued) change data fields 18 copy the route 36 create a reference note for a selected date 49 create a route 35 create a waypoint 24–25 delete a waypoint 27 delete the route 36 edit a waypoint 26 find an exit 30 find a city 30 find a Favorite 29 find a point of interest 32 find a waypoint 28 find details about a map item 12 find details about or Goto a map item 12 Goto a map item 12 hide Data Fields 13 hide Nav Status 13 hide or show Data Fields 13 insert a new waypoint on the route list 37 locate
Index Main Page Menu Button .............................. 4 Maps Features 15 MapSource CD-ROMs 15, 53, 56 Map Datum ............................................... 44 Map Page....................................... 4, 8, 9, 10 Map Page, Main ......................................... 54 Map Page options ................................ 11–15 Map Scale .............................................. 9, 10 Marking Location 12 Options 26 Waypoint 23, 24 Maximum Speed .....................
Index Restore settings 36, 37 Route Page 23 Using 35 RTCM In ................................................... 46 RTCM In/NMEA Out ................................. 46 RTCM In/Text Out..................................... 46 S Satellite Page ........................................... 4–7 Saved Tracks.............................................. 14 Saving the Track Log ........................... 41, 47 Selecting a Waypoint ................................. 28 Serial Number .............................
Index Map 48 Route 35 Track Log 41, 42 V Velocity Made Good ................ 14, 18, 21, 55 Vertical Speed .................... 14, 18, 21, 44, 55 View Hunt and Fish 49 Sun and Moon 49 View Waypoints on Route ............. 35, 37, 39 W WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) Warnings ............................................... iii, iv 64 Warranty ............................................... vi, vii Water Immersion......................................... v Waypoints .................................
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