Garmin eTrex Vista Cx hiking companion manual

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eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® eT rex ® V ista Cx. The eT rex V ista Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with t[...]

ii eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T able of Contents Introduction ....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement .....................[...]

eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Searching for a Point of Interest ............................25 Custom Points of Interest ......................................26 Using T racks ..................................................... 26 T rack Profiles ......................................................[...]

T ones Setup ............................................................68 Page Sequence Setup .............................................69 Map Page Setup .....................................................69 Routing Setup ........................................................ 69 Geocache Setup ..............................................[...]

eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual v I NTRODUCTION > S OFTW ARE L ICENSE A GREEMENT AND P RODUCT R EGISTRA TION Software License Agreement BY USING THE eT rex V ista Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use[...]

vi eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C ARING FOR THE V IST A C X Caring for the V ista Cx The V ista Cx case is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solutio[...]

eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual vii I NTRODUCTION > W ARNING Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the eT rex V ista Cx to all available navigation sources, including information f[...]

viii eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C AUTION Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the eT rex V ista Cx only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the eT rex V ista Cx for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or [...]

G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview Carry Lanyard attachment slots Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-Ring USB connector port (under weather cap) Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter attachment location • Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for convenient access when hiking or walking. • Accepts the Auxiliary Mount Adapter accessory su[...]

Installing the Batteries The V ista Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are installed in the back of the unit. Y ou can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 67 for information on setting the battery type. T o install the batteries: 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cov[...]

Vista Cx N Key Functions In/Out Zoom keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom the map in or out. • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a high- lighted slider . Menu/Find key • Press and release to view the Options Menu for a page. • Press and hold to display the Find Menu. “Thumb Stick” Enter/Rocker key (Press [...]

T urning on the Vista Cx When you turn on the V ista Cx, the W elcome Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o turn the Vista Cx on and off: 1. Press and hold the Power key . When the unit turns on, a tone sounds, and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Sat[...]

Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your V ista Cx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o ensure proper initialization, the V ista Cx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. T o receive satellite signal[...]

Using the V ista Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the V ista Cx. Understanding T erms As you progress through this manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key , you should press and quickly release the key . If the key must be held down [...]

Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the Rocker to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. T o 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 highlight up, down, right, or left on the men[...]

On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case, the condition is described and often a remedy is provided. Press Enter to acknowledge the message and close the window . In some instances, the message may indicate a temporary condition such [...]

Transferring Data to a microSD ™ Card The eT rex V ista Cx is equipped with a pre-installed microSD card. T o install or remove the microSD card: 1. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. 2. Locate the card slot at the upper-left edge of the battery tray , and check to be certain the card is installed in the slot. 3. Pres[...]

B ASIC O PERA TION This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your V ista Cx, including creating and using waypoints, using the Find Menu, and how to create and use tracks and routes. Creating and Using W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you might [...]

Creating Waypoints Using the Map Y ou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you can see a highlighted description of the item. T o create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1. On the Map Page, use the Rocker to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint. 2. Press [...]

4. Press Quit to exit. Editing Waypoints Y ou can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. T o edit a waypoint: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the W aypoints icon, and press Enter to open the W aypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press Enter . The W [...]

T o move a waypoint on the Map Page: 1. On the Find Menu, highlight the W aypoints icon, and press Enter to open the W aypoints Page. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press Enter . The W aypoint Page opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press Enter to show the waypoint on the map. 4. Press Enter again to place a MOVE marker next to t[...]

6. Press Enter to save the location. Projecting a Waypoint Y ou can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from one location to a new location. T o project a waypoint: 1. Press the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the W aypoints icon, and press Enter to open the W aypoints Page. 3. Select the waypoint you want to p[...]

Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. T o add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press Enter to open the Proximity W aypoints Page. 3. Highlight an empty line, and press Enter to open the Find Menu[...]

T o clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: T o remove or review a single entry , press Enter . OR T o remove all waypoints from the list, press the Menu key , highlight Remove All , and press Enter . Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the V ista Cx basemap. Y ou can also find s[...]

The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options, such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups, such as Food & Drink and Lodging ). Use these options to shorten your[...]

Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently . T o go to a recently found item: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Recent Finds icon, and press Enter to open the Recent Finds Page. 3. Use the Rocker to select the item you want to go to, and press E[...]

• Project W aypoint —create a new waypoint referencing another location by entering bearing and distance from the referenced location. See page 14 for more information. • Find Near Her e —return to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the information page. • Change Reference —point to a new location[...]

3. Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu, highlight Change Reference , and press Enter . The Map Page appears. 4. Use the Rocker to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press Enter . The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location. Finding a Waypoint The W aypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints[...]

Geocache Setup instructions on page 71 and www .garmin.com/products/etrexvistacx/. T o find a geocache: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press Enter to open the Geocache Page. Y ou can view either found geocaches or those that have not been found. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a geocache on[...]

Finding a City Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). T o find a city: 1. Press and hold the Find key to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press Enter . The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current locati[...]

4. Select a service from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected service. Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an address. When you enter the street number , street name, and city , the find feature matches that data with addresses in the map da[...]

3. Highlight the < Enter Number > field, and press Enter . 4. T ype the street number using the on-screen keypad. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter again. 5 Highlight the <Enter Street Name> field, and press Enter . The street list opens. 6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match. When [...]

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the <Enter Street 2> field. When finished, a list of matches appears below . 7. Select an intersection, and press Enter to open the information page. Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu t[...]

4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press Enter to open the information page for the selected item. If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the restaurants nearest to your location is shown when you search using the Find Nearest option. If you search using the By Name option, all of the locations f[...]

2. Select the T racks icon, and press Enter to open the T racks Page 3. Highlight the Clear button, and press Enter . A confirmation message appears. T o set up a track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the T racks icon, and press Enter to open the T racks Page. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press Enter to open the T r[...]

T o save a portion of the track log: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the T racks icon, and press Enter to open the T racks Page. 3. Highlight the Save button, and press Enter . A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select No , and press Enter to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing[...]

3. Press Enter to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and define the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page. 4. When finished defining the area, press Enter to open the page with a Save button. 5. Press Enter to save the new track to the Saved T racks list on the T racks Page. Track Profiles After you [...]

A T rack Elevation Profile is created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. T opo 24K), which include elevation data contained in the map. When these types of maps are available, a Use Map Data - Use T rack Data option menu appears when you select Profile . Refer to the Garmin web site for more information about MapSource U.S. [...]

T o create a user waypoint on a saved track: 1 . With a saved track shown on the map, use the Rocker to move the pointer on the track point that you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. Press and hold the Enter key to open the Mark W aypoint Page. 3. Customize the user waypoint, highlight OK , and press Enter to save it. Creating and Using Routes Ro[...]

4. With the <Select Next Point> field highlighted, press Enter to open the Find Menu. 5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups, and open the information page for the selected waypoint, city , exit, point of interest, and so on. 6. Highlight the Use button, and press Enter to add it to the route. 7. T o[...]

your destination. T urns on roadways are added to the Active Route Page and are preceded by a guidance message with a graphic of the turn. If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a message appears. Navigating a Route After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. T o [...]

3. T o view the list of turns on the route, press the Quit key to open the Active Route Page. T o view an individual turn on the list, use the Rocker to highlight it, and press Enter . The T urn Preview Page shows the turn and guidance text and a small field at the bottom shows the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route. 4. T o scrol[...]

T o review individual route points: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press Enter to open the Routes Page. 3. Select a saved route, and press Enter . 4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press Enter to open an options menu. 5. Highlight Review , and press Enter to open the information page f[...]

6. Select the method to use ( Manual or Distance ) when advancing the route to the next point. Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the V ista Cx leads you to the next point on your route. Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. Using the Route Page Options Th[...]

M AIN P AGES The V ista Cx has four main pages: Map Page, Compass Page, Altimeter Page, and the Main Menu. Y ou can cycle through these pages by pressing the Quit key . Y ou can add additional pages by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. The Active Route Page appears in the sequence when you are actively navigating. The Satellite Page [...]

Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver ’ s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites. The Satellite Page appears when you turn the unit on and is accessed from the Main Menu thereafter . Using the Satellite Page Options Menu[...]

Map Page The V ista Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using MapSource data. T wo map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on the map display . Position mode pa[...]

T o change a data field display: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press Enter . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press Enter to open the list of data field options. 4. Use the Rocker to select an option, and press Enter . 5. Use the Rocker to move to the next field, and repea[...]

Changing the Zoom Range Y ou can change the zoom range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press the In key to decrease the zoom range and show an area with greater detail; press the Out key to increase the zoom range and show a larger area with less detail. Zoom in Zoom out The current z[...]

• Data Fields —opens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data fields to show at the top of the Map Page: Map Only , 2, 3, or 4 fields. • Change Data Fields —allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. This option is available only if 2, 3, or 4 data fields is selected. Displays only when data[...]

Setting up the Map Page Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page. T o customize the Map Page display: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Setup Map , and press Enter to open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page contains icons for each setup page. 3. Use the Rocker to move from icon [...]

• Lock On Road —locks the map pointer to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy . Map Setup – T racks Page The Map Setup – T racks Page contains settings for Saved T racks, T rack Log, T rack Points, and the Go T o Line. Map Setup – T racks Page • Saved T racks —sets the maximum zoom range at [...]

Map Setup – T ext Page Use the Map Setup – T ext Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Y ou can select from Small , Medium , or Large . Map Setup – Information Page The Map Setup – T ext Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routin[...]

Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance between two map items. T o measure distance between two points: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance , and press Enter . An on-screen arrow appears on the map display at your current location with REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point[...]

Turning Declutter On or Of f Y ou can remove unwanted items from the Map Page display (declutter the display), such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale. T o turn declutter on or off: 1. Press the Menu key t[...]

Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer . When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing or course pointer , and digital data fields to show information, such as current[...]

The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary . When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass ring is especially helpful when using a pa[...]

5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed. 6. Highlight the for more than field, and press Enter to set the time delay from the time options list. Calibrating the Electronic Compass When you first use the V ista Cx or after you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the electronic compass is[...]

4. Press Enter to return to the Compass Page. Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. W ith the Compass Page open, press the Menu key . T o select an option, highlight it, and press Enter . Compass Page Options Menu The following options are available: • Sight ‘N Go —allows you to navigate to an object within [...]

Sight ‘N Go Navigation T o use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Sight ‘N Go , and press Enter to start the Sight ‘N Go feature. The compass ring with pointer is in-line with the two white sighting marks, one at the base of the screen and one at the top of the screen. 3. Hold [...]

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer work independently of each other . The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you [...]

T o select the course pointer or the bearing pointer: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Compass Page Options Menu. The bearing pointer is the factory set default option. When the bearing pointer option is shown, the course pointer is active and vice versa. 2. Highlight this option, and press Enter . Data Fields Y ou can show three or four data fie[...]

T o change data fields: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Compass Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press Enter . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press Enter to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that field. 4. Use the Rocker to highlight the option you want, and press Enter to place it i[...]

Y ou can configure the Profile field in the center of the page to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable and show a variety of recorded or current data. Altimeter Page Options Use the Altimeter Page Options Menu to customize the Alt[...]

Plot Over Time or Distance These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the V iew Elevation Plot option. The V iew Pressure Plot option is measured by time and pressure only . When one option is active, the other is shown on the Altimeter Page Options Menu. V iew Pressure or Elevatio[...]

Zoom Ranges Y ou can set the zoom ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you show the V iew Elevation Plot. • Ranges for vertical distance are shown as you press up or down on the Rocker . • Ranges for linear distance are shown as you press left or right on the Rocker . • Ranges for time are shown for a time plot when you press left or [...]

V iew Points Y ou can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profile to view data for any point along the profile. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the profile, the screen shows the elevation or pressure, time of day , and date the point was created. T o use the View Points option: 1. Pres[...]

Resetting Data Y ou can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting these options from the Reset Page. T o reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Reset , and press Enter to open the Reset Page. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the reset o[...]

5. Highlight OK , and press Enter to reset the selected options. 6. T o reset all categories shown on the page, highlight Select All , and press Enter . Calibrating the Altimeter Because the V ista Cx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter [...]

Change Data Fields The Altimeter Page has two data fields that you can customize. (For definitions, see Appendix page 93.) T o change a data field: 1. Press the Menu key to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press Enter . 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a data field, and press Enter to view a list of avai[...]

T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data that can be useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer , and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation. Y ou can customize the trip computer screen by choosing from a list of data options t[...]

M AIN M ENU The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing Menu twice. T o select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press Enter . NOTE: If a page is added to the sequence, the ic[...]

Track Page Options The T rack Log Setup Page contains the following options: • Wrap When Full —enables this option when you want to record over the oldest data with new data when the track log is full. • Record Method —sets the method used to record track points. Distance records track points after a specific distance is traveled. Time cre[...]

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by point to your final destination. Y our course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic. As you move toward each point on your route, the graphic shows the direction you should move to stay on course to the next point. Use the In or Out keys to change the five [...]

System Setup Use the System Setup Page to control settings for GPS, W AAS, battery type, language, external power , and proximity alarms. T o access the System Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press Enter . • GPS —sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Saver mode, GPS Off , or Demo Mode . • W AAS ?[...]

Display Setup Use the Display Setup Page to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing. Y ou can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness to save on battery power . T o access the Display Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Display icon, and press Enter . • Display Mode —sets the display to Day , Night , o[...]

Page Sequence Setup Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or add additional pages to the main page sequence when you press P AGE repeatedly . NOTE: When you add a page to the main page sequence, it no longer appears on the Main Menu. T o access the Page Sequence Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Pag[...]

• Guidance Method —allows the unit to calculate routes using criteria selected from three options: Prompted —prompts you to select a preference before the route is calculated. Follow Road —creates a route that overlays the roads shown on the map. Off Road —creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is usefu[...]

Quick Calculation —takes more time to calculate but generates a better quality route. Better Route —generates an even better quality route but uses a longer calculation time. Best Route —generates the optimal route but takes the longest time to calculate. • Calculate Routes For —sets route calculation for the vehicle you are operating to [...]

Time Setup Use the T ime Setup Page to set the time format and zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving T ime. The current time and date appear at the bottom of the page. T o access the Time Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time icon, and press Enter . Time Zone —choose the time zone for your city so the V ista Cx wil[...]

Heading Setup Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading. NOTE: Unless you have a working knowledge of headings and North r efer encing, it is r ecommended that you use the default values. T o access the Heading Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the He[...]

Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer , or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data. T o set up the altimeter: 1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Altimeter icon, and press Enter . 2. Highlight the Au[...]

Welcome Page Setup Use the W elcome Page Setup to insert a message, such as ownership information, that appears when you turn on your V ista Cx. T o access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press Enter . T o add a welcome message: 1. Use the on-screen keypad and the Rocker to enter your welcome [...]

T o access the Jumpmaster: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Jumpmaster icon, and press Enter . Y ou can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of jumps: HAHO , HALO , or Static . The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening) are measured in feet above ground l[...]

T o set the drop and open altitude values: 1. Highlight each field and press Enter to open the numeric keypad. 2. Enter the desired values and select OK to enter each value. For HAHO and HALO jumps, wind speeds and directions can be entered for every 1,000 feet of canopy drift (CD) and every 2,000 feet of free fall drift (FFD). The wind setup must[...]

The Constant Setup The Constant Setup Page allows you to fine-tune certain aspects of the planned jump. All jump types also can use a “Percent Max” to increase or decrease the range or their jump. Entries less than 100% decrease drift distance to the DIP while those greater than 100% increase drift distance. More experienced jumpmasters may ch[...]

The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used and relate specifically to this feature: AGL —(Above Ground Level) indicates the altitude measurement. CD —(Canopy Drift) measured while the parachute is open. DIP —(Desired Impact Point) describes the location where landing should occur . Drop Altitude —measures the altit[...]

Proximity W aypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations. For more information on proximity waypoints, see the “Proximity W aypoints” section on page 15. Calendar Use the Calendar to view sunrise and sunset times, moon phases, hu[...]

Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your V ista Cx as a calculator . Y ou can select either a standard or scientific calculator and degrees or radians from the Options Menu. T o use the calculator: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Calculator icon, and press Enter . 3. Use the Rocker and the Enter key to ope[...]

T o use the lap feature: With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap button, and press Enter . T o reset the stopwatch: With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the Reset button, and press Enter . T o time a lap by distance: Press the Menu key to open the Options Menu. Choose Lap by Distance , and press Enter . T o return to Lap by Button Press , re[...]

T o view sun and moon locations for a specified time, date, and location: 1. Press the Menu key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press Enter . 3. T o view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight either the Date or Time field, and press Enter to open the on-screen keypad. OR T o view the predicti[...]

Games Menu The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, V irtua Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component during play . T o select and play a game: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Games icon, and press Enter . 3. Use the Rocker to highlight a game, and [...]

T o adjust the grid or square size in custom mode: 1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field, and press Enter to select from the options lists. Press Enter to make your selection. 2. Highlight Start , and press Enter to begin the game. 3. Highlight Re-Center and press Enter to place yourself back in the middle of the game board. V irtua Maze[...]

pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear . As you walk, your “tail” grows. Y ou may travel anywhere on the screen, but you cannot walk on your tail, or you lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that cha[...]

Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. Occasionally you are transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally . The game consists of se[...]

A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Size: 4.2" H x 2.2" W x 1.2" D W eight: 5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed. Display: 1.3" W x 1.7" H, 256-color , high resolution, transreflective TFT(176 x 220 pixels) Backlit. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 T emp Range: 5 to 158 o F (-15 to 70 o C)[...]

Optional Accessories Several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of your V ista Cx. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , or Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. W ARNING: Garmin accessories ar e designed and tested specifica[...]

Data Field Definitions The following list provides a brief definition of each data field option. Accuracy Of GPS —the current accuracy of your GPS- determined location. Ambient Pressur e —the uncalibrated current pressure. Ascent - A verage —the average vertical distance of ascents. Ascent - Maximum —the maximum ascent rate in feet per m[...]

Odometer — the total distance you have traveled for all trips. Off Course —the distance off your direct course line. Pointer —the arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route. Speed —your current vehicle speed measured in miles per hour , kilometers per hour, or knots. Speed - Maximum —the maximum speed you ha[...]

Connecting Y our Vista Cx to a Computer Y ou can connect your V ista Cx to your computer using the PC/USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSour ce T rip & W aypoint Manager software on your computer befor e connecting the USB cable to the computer . Follow the instructions for installation and operation pr ovided with the so[...]

What Is W AAS/EGNOS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is the European version of W AAS and operates in the same manner . W AAS is made up of satellites and ground reference [...]

Map Datums and Location Formats What Are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments whose positions have been accurately measured and calculat[...]

Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the Rocker to highlight the Setup icon, and press Enter to open the Setup Menu. 3. Use the Rocker to highlight the Units icon, and press Enter to open the Units Setup Page. 4. Highlight the Position Format field, and press Enter to open the fo[...]

FCC Compliance The eT rex V ista Cx 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 more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is s[...]

Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin 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 , provid[...]

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eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual 99 I NDEX I NDEX A accessories 89 adjusting the backlight 4 altimeter 55–59 altimeter page 55 calibrate 61 data fields 62 options 56 plot over time 57 pressure/elevation plots 57 view points 59 zoom ranges 58 altitude 55–59 C calculator 81 calendar 80 calibrate electronic compass 50 cautions viii cleaning vi co[...]

100 eT rex Vista Cx Owner’s Manual I NDEX MapSource 92 map datums 94 map page 39 data fields 39 declutter 47 guidance text 42 map data 40 measuring distance 46 options menu 41 orientation 41 setup 43 zoom range 41 marking your current location 10 Menu/Find key 3 O on-screen messages 8 P plot over time 57 Power/Backlight key 3 product registratio[...]

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