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TM
eTrexLegend
®
personal navigator
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
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© 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International, Inc. st 1200 E 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax.44/1794.519222 GARMIN Corp. 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 part of this manual may be reproduced, copied,
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Introduction Introduction SECTION 1 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 four sections. The Introduction section provides FCC and safety information and the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section introduces you to the eTrex Legend features, main operating pages and bas
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Introduction This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits FCC Compliance for Class B digital devices. This equipment generates, Statement uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harm- ful interference to other equipment, try to correct the problem
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Introduction MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Warnings GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and and accurate cartography that is available to us at a rea- Precautions sonable cost. We use a combination of governmental 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 Do Not Place Unsecu
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Introduction Projecting a Waypoint.................................29 Table of Contents Editing Waypoints......................................29 Section One - Introduction Saving as a Waypoint..................................29 About This Manual.............................................i The Find Menu......................................30-36 FCC Compliance Statement...............................ii Finding a Waypoint..............................31 Warnings
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Getting Started SECTION 2 Before you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’s Setup, operating features, you will want to follow these “Getting Features, Started” instructions to prepare it for operation by and installing batteries, adjusting the screen contrast, loading TM optional GARMIN MapSource mapping data, and set- Basic Navigation ting the correct time for your current location. * Points of Interest, Address, The operating features of the unit are structured to and I
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Getting Started TM The CLICK STICK (Five Position Switch) Features and • Press In and Release to enter highlighted Button options and to confi rm messages Function • Press In and Hold to mark your current location as a waypoint • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fi elds, on-screen Internal Antenna buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow The PAGE button: • Press and Release to cycle through main pages LEGEND The POWER button: • Press an
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Getting Started Installing the Batteries Battery Installation The eTrex Legend operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Important Note: When replacing batteries, use only Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or new or fully recharged batteries. Lithium batteries may also be used. Do not mix Alkaline, NiMH, Stored data will not be lost when NiCad or Lithium batteries. the batteries are removed. Rechargeable batteries may typ- ically dis
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Getting Started Backlighting Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up and If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on Contrast the backlight. To turn on the backlighting: 1. Press and release the POWER button to turn on the backlight feature from any page on the unit. The backlight will remain on until the set timeout period is completed or the POWER button is pressed again. The unit is factory set to
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Getting Started Moving from main page to main page Page Basics: The Main Pages All of the information you need to operate the eTrex Legend can be found on fi ve main pages (or display screens). You can simply press and release the PAGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, Trip Computer and Main Menu Page. Satellite Page Map Page Navigation Page Trip Computer Main Menu While these fi ve pages provide you with different types of navigation in
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Getting Started Map Page Basics Page Basics: On-Screen Page and Option The Main Pages 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 “trail” (track log) of your movements. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. The map shown above displays a hi
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Getting Started Navigation Page Basics Page Basics: Straight Line Distance Destination (Waypoint) Name The Main Pages to the Destination Time to Destination Bearing Pointer Compass Ring Selectable Data Fields The Navigation Page displays directional information to guide you to a destination. The Status Window at the top of the page shows you the name of your destina- tion, the distance, and the time to go. A Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring are displayed to provide you with navigationa
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Getting Started Trip Computer Page Basics Page Basics: The Main Pages Selectable Data Fields The Trip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. 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. The Page Options Menu allows you to reset
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Getting Started Main Menu Page Basics Page Basics: The Main Pages The Main Menu Page with Feature Icons & Battery Capacity, Time/Date, and Backlighting Status Bar. 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, fi nd map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of interest, etc., create routes, save track logs, setup system operating features, access and use unit
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Getting Started To begin learning how to use your eTrex Legend, Basic Navigation begin by using some basic navigation techniques such as marking your current location as a waypoint, traveling a short distance, and then, allowing yourself to be guided back to where you started. Marking your Current Location as a Waypoint The fi rst step in most navigation exercises is to mark your current location as a waypoint so you can return to it later. NOTE: The eTrex Legend must be “READY
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Getting Started To change the waypoint symbol: Basic Navigation 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the waypoint symbol fi eld on the Mark Waypoint Page and then press it in to display the list of symbols. 2. Use the CLICK STICK to move up and down the list to highlight the desired symbol and then press it in to place the symbol in the fi eld on the page. 3. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the on-screen ‘OK’ button at the bottom of the page and then press it in to save your
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Getting Started Navigating Back to Your Starting Point Basic Navigation Now we will navigate back to the waypoint you marked at the beginning of this exercise using the Goto function. Going To (Goto) the Marked Waypoint: 1. Press and release the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight and select ‘Way- points’ from the list of categories. 3. You will be prompted to select fi nd ‘Nearest’ or fi nd ‘By Name’. Select ‘Nearest’ and press in on the CLICK
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Reference SECTION 3 Overview The Satellite Page Because the eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigational guidance, the unit’s view of the sky will determine how fast you achieve navigational status. GPS signals do not travel through rocks, build- ings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover...so keep the unit in clear view of the sky for best results. The Satellite Page provides a picture of satellite signal tracking and tells you when the unit is ready f
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Reference The Satellite Step-by-Step Instructions Page How to select the ‘Use With GPS Off’ option: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu. 2. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the ‘Use With GPS Off’ The Satellite Page option and then press it in to activate. Options Menu 3. Observe that the Satellite Page title block now states “GPS Off”. 4. The eTrex Legend will now stop tracking sat
