Garmin eTrexLegend TM manual

owner’ s manual and r efer ence guide eT r ex Legend TM personal navigator ® LegendOMCover.indd 1 10/11/2002, 9:52:28 AM[...]

© Copyright 2001-2002 GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries All Rights Reserved GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 GARMIN (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9AQ U.K. T el. 44/1794.519944 Fax.44/1794.519222 GARMIN Corporation No. 6[...]

i Thank you for choosing the GARMIN eT rex Legend. T o get the most fr om your new eT rex Legend, take time to read thr ough this owner’ s manual in or der to understand all of the operating features. This manual is or ganized into three sections. The Introduction section pr ovides FCC, safety , war - ranty , maintenance and product r egistration[...]

ii Introduction FCC Compliance Statement The eT rex 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 pr ovide reasonable pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are mor e stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operatio[...]

iii Introduction W ARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the eT rex 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 [...]

iv Introduction W arnings 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 accu- racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the eT rex Legend is a precision el[...]

v Introduction Software License Agreement Maintenance secrets of GARMIN and that the Software in sour ce code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. Y ou agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify , reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human r eadable form the Software or any part thereof or cr eate any deriva- tive works based[...]

vi GARMIN Limited W arranty This GARMIN product is warranted to be fr ee from defects in materials or work- manship for one year from the date of pur chase. Within this period, GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such r epairs or replacement will be made at no char ge to the customer for parts o[...]

vii * * Serial Number: Serial Number Use this area to recor d the exter nal serial number (8-digit number located inside the battery compartment) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy to the inside of the manual. NO TE: Do not confuse this external serial numb[...]

viii Finding a W aypoint ..............................28 Finding a Favorite .................................29 Finding a City .......................................29 Finding an Exit .....................................30 Finding a Point of Interest .....................31 Finding an Address or Intersection .......32 Using a Goto ..............[...]

1 Setup and Featur es Before you begin to explore the eT rex Legend’ s operat- ing 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 eT rex Legend, adjusting the screen contrast, and basic navigation techniques to help you[...]

2 LEGEND Featur es and Button Function The PA G E button: • Press to cycle thr ough main pages. The POWER button: • Press and hold to turn the unit On/Off. • Press to toggle display backlighting On/Of f. The CLICK STICK TM (Five Position Switch) • Press to enter highlighted options and to confi rm messages • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to[...]

3 Installing the Batteries The eT rex 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. Battery Cover D-ring Battery Compartment Important Note: When r eplacing batteries, use only new or fully r echarged batteries and do not mix[...]

4 Getting Started Main P age Basics All of the information you need to operate the eT rex Legend can be found on fi ve main pages (or display screens). Y ou can press and release the P AGE button to cycle through the Satellite Page, Map Page, Navigation Page, T rip Computer , and Main Menu Page. While these fi ve pages provide you with dif ferent[...]

5 Satellite The Main P age Satellite P age with 10 Satellites Being T rack ed and WAAS Enabled. WAAS Satellite is No . 35 and ‘D’ in Signal Bars for GPS Satellites Center (Satellite overhead) Status Window Y our location coordinates and Elevation Signal Strength bars On-Screen P age and Option Menu Buttons Outer Ring (Satellites on the horizon)[...]

6 Satellite The Satellite Page options include: Use W ith GPS Off - Use this option when you are indoors, a clear view of the sky is obstructed, or you want to save battery power . Y ou can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this mode. T rack Up/ North Up - Y ou can orient the satellite skyview by selecting ‘T rack Up’ (you[...]

7 Ther e ar e four options for the “Poor Satellite Reception” message. 3. Enter the desired elevation by using the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired numerals and pressing it in. Highlight ‘OK’ and press in to complete entry . T o enter a new location: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and t[...]

8 Navigating Active Navigation is supported by three of the fi ve Main Pages: the Map Page, Navigation Page and T rip Computer Page. The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your r oute to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of wher e you’ve been. The Navigation Page tells you what [...]

9 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 leve[...]

10 Map 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. Use the ZOOM IN and OUT buttons to change the map scale in order to show mor e map area with[...]

11 Map Options Map Page Options Menu with ‘Pan Map’ selected. When no active navigation is being used, ‘Stop Navigation’ cannot be selected. If ‘Show Data Fields’ is selected, it is r eplaced by the ‘Hide Data Fields’ option. The ‘Setup Map’ option consists of fi ve sub-pages. On-screen Map P age Options Menu button Map Page op[...]

12 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 ar eas beyond the current viewing area on the display . The map panning function is activated from the Options Menu on the Map Page. The CLICK STICK moves the panning a[...]

13 Map Stop Navigation The ‘Stop Navigation’ option allows you to quit navi- gating on a Goto, Route or T rack in progress. T o stop navigation: 1. Select ‘Stop Navigation’ and then press in on the CLICK STICK . When there is no active navigation, the ‘Stop Naviga- tion’ option is “grayed out” and is non-functional. Hide/ Show Navig[...]

14 Setup Options Map Page Setup T racks Setup Map Featur es Setup T ext Setup (For defi nitions, see Appendix C, pages 54-55.) The ‘ Setup Map’ option displays the fi ve Map Setup Pages, each accessed by an on-screen button. A list of options displays for the features listed. Scale options indicate the point at which T racks, T racks Logs, Ma[...]

15 Map Data Map Map Featur es - Points of Interest, W aypoints , 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 . T ext - P oints of Interest, Waypoints , Street Label, and[...]

16 The Navigation Page provides active guidance with a r otating 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) r elative to the course over ground. The Status W indow at the top of the page shows you the name of your destination, th[...]

17 Navigation Navigation Page The options include: Stop Navigation - “ Grayed out” unless you ar e navigating on a Goto, T rack, or Route. Bearing Pointer/ Course Pointer - T oggles 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.[...]

18 Navigation To Setup the Navigation P age: 1. With the Navigation P age displayed, use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu button at the top of the page . Then press it in to display the menu. 2. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight your selection and then press in to select it. 3. Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to jump to the fi rst or last [...]

19 T rip Computer The Main P age Selectable Data Fields The T rip Computer Page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user pr ogrammable. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fi elds are shown in the illustration. By selecting the information [...]

20 T rip Computer Options T rip Computer Page T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel. The Option Menu for this page provides the fol- lowing options: Reset , Big Numbers , and Restore Defaults . T o program a data fi eld: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the[...]

21 T rip Computer Page Data Fields Use the ZOOM IN/OUT buttons to jump to the fi rst or last item on the page, and to page up or down. The list of data fi eld options with defi nitions is in Appendix C, pages 54-55. T rip Computer Reset Options Menu Useful when starting a new trip to clear old data. Data Field Options Menu Options NO TE: Use car[...]

22 The Main Menu provides you with a dir ectory of the eT rex Legend’ s advanced features. Fr om 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.; cr eate routes; save tracks; setup system operating features; or access and use unit accessories. The Mai[...]

23 Using the Main Menu The Main Menu provides access to additional eT rex Legend feature pages. The pages listed below pr ovide enhancements to eT rex Legend operation. Press the P AGE button repeatedly to cycle to the Main Menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page. Mark W aypoint Page - Allows you to mark and store a waypoi[...]

24 Main Menu Mark The Mark W aypoint Page The Mark W aypoint Page allows you to mark and recor d your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a fl ag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. T o mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold th[...]

25 Main Menu Mark Options T o create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: 1. With the P an Map feature active , move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the CLICK STICK . 2. T he Mark Waypoint P age displays, automatically assigning a number to the waypoint. B[...]

26 Projecting a W aypoint Projecting a waypoint fr om any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected fr om that map item. T o 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 P age and press the C[...]

27 Main Menu T o delete a waypoint: 1. Use the Find feature to display the waypoint. 2. Highlight the ‘Delete’ button and then press the CLICK STICK. T o save Map or Find Menu items as waypoints: 1. Access the Information P age for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the Find Menu). 2. Open the Options Menu at the top of[...]

28 Finding a W aypoint W aypoints that you have created and stored in the eT rex Legend can be found by selecting the “W aypoint’ option from the Find Menu. Y ou can fi nd a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘By Name’ or ‘Near est’ options as explained on the previous page. When selected from the list, the waypoint displays[...]

29 Finding a Favorite 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 signifi cance. The process for fi nding favorite waypoints fr om the ‘Favorites’ list is the same as fi nding a regular waypoint. T o fi nd a ‘F avorite’: 1. Use the C[...]

30 To fi nd a city: 1. Use the CLICK STICK to select the ‘Cities’ option, then press it in to display the fi nd ‘By Name’ or fi nd by ‘Nearest’ prompt. Selecting ‘By Name , displays the k eyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities . 2. If using fi nd ‘By Name’, begin spelling the name of the city by using the k [...]

31 Find Options Main Menu 5. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. 6. Press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Infor - mation P age for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing fi elds. 7. Use the CLICK STICK to move to the list of ser[...]

32 Finding a Point of Inter est - (Continued) Once you have selected an item, you can display the Information Page for that item. Y ou can then use the on- screen buttons to ‘Goto’ or view the location on the ‘Map’; or use the Options Menu for more choices. To fi nd a point of interest: 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2.[...]

33 2. Use the CLICK STICK to highlight ‘ Address’ and press it in to display the ‘Find Address’ page. 3. Highlight the’ Number’ fi eld and use the keyboard for entering numbers . 4. Move to the ‘Street’ fi eld using the CLICK STICK . 5. Press in on the CLICK STICK to display the ‘Select Street Name’ list. Find the street by us[...]

34 Using a Goto to Navigate to a Destination The Goto function allows you to create a direct r oute 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 act[...]

35 Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The eT rex Legend stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be cr eated and modifi ed from the Route Page, and waypoints can be added to a route fr om the Find Menu. More complex rou[...]

36 Main Menu Routes Options Editing a Route T o remove all waypoints: 1. Select the Route P age options button and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the ‘Remove All’ option and then press in on the CLICK STICK . At the prompt “Do you really want to remove all w aypoints from the route?”, select “Y es”. T [...]

37 T o restore default settings for the route: 1. Select the Route P age options button and press the CLICK STICK in to access the Options Menu. 2. Select ’Restore Defaults’ and then press in on the CLICK STICK to restore factory settings . T o review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the Route Waypoints List and press the CLICK STICK in [...]

38 Main Menu Routes Options Adding a Route W aypoint to an end point on the Route Map Page Map Page Route Options Moving a Route W aypoint by clicking and dragging. T o 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. T o move a rout[...]

39 Navigating a Route on the Map Page Navigation Page with Bearing Pointer Main Menu Routes Options the line becomes thin. Press in on the CLICK 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 w aypoint and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place the new way[...]

40 Main Menu Navigating a Route (Continued) bottom of the page and then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin navigating the route . The screen changes to the Navigation P age. 3. Move to the Map P age to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4. Begin moving, watching directional information on the Navigation P age o[...]

41 Using T rack Logs The eT rex Legend draws an electronic bread crumb trail on the Map Page as you travel along. This bread crumb trail is the ‘T rack Log’. The T rack Log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The eT rex Legend uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track. The ?[...]

42 T racks Options Main Menu T o save and use a T rack Log: 1. Access the ‘T racks’ page from the Main Menu. The page has On/Off buttons , a list of tracks , and the number of unused tracks . 2. Y ou 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.[...]

43 The Setup Menu The Setup Pages allow you to customize your eT rex Legend to your personal preferences. Y ou 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 CLICK STICK ,[...]

44 Units Page The Units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. T o lear n 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 differ ent grid formats. The default position format, ?[...]

45 Setup Options Main Menu Display Page Y ou can adjust the amount of time that the backlight- ing feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast. Backlighting Timeout - Choose fr om Stays On, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two minutes before timing out. Contrast Adjustment - Can be adjusted fr om light to dark using the slider adjac[...]

46 Main Menu Setup Options Interface Page The Interface Settings Page allows you to choose from differ ent 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 requir es a working knowledge of these formats: GARMIN - The pr [...]

47 Setup Options Main Menu System Page The System Setup Page allows you to change: GPS - Choose one of the four GPS options other than ‘ Normal’ to signifi cantly save battery power . The ‘Battery Saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the ‘Use W ith GPS Off ’ option stops satellite signal reception alto[...]

48 Accessories Main Menu 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 fi shing best times record, an ar ea calculator , and a basic calculator . Highlight the appropriate icon and then pr ess in on the CLICK [...]

49 Calendar This feature pr ovides you with a monthly calendar with programmable r eference notes dates. Y ou can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad. Y ou can create reference notes for multiple months and for months in years yet to come. Y ou can record 100 notes wi[...]

50 NO TE: The times displayed are the recog- nized best and good times for hunting and fi shing. But, be certain that they are not in confl ict with state and local game laws which may vary from location to location. It is your responsibility to know and abide by these laws . Accessories Main Menu Hunt & Fish Page ‘New Location’ Options H[...]

51 Area Calculator This feature pr ovides you an area calculation as you move about a location or view a saved track. The area calculation displays in acres, hectares, and squar e feet, square yar ds, square meters, square kilometers, and square miles. T o calculate the area: 1. With the eT rex Legend “Ready to Navigate”, press ‘Start’ when[...]

52 Appendix A Physical Case: Fully-gask eted, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IPX7 stan- dards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) Size: 4.4”H x 2”W x 1.2”D W eight: Approx. 5.3 ounces (150 g) w/batteries T emperature Range: 5° to 158°F (-15° to 70°C) (operating) P erformance Receiver: Differential-ready, 12 parallel channe[...]

53 Appendix B T o obtain accessories, see your local dealer or visit the GARMIN web site at www .garmin.com and click on How T o Buy . Automotive Mounting Bracket: Can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash. (Shown at right) Carry Lanyar d: Provides convenient method for car - rying the eT rex Legend. Attaches to a slot on the bottom of [...]

54 Appendix C The following data fi eld options are available on the Map, Navigation, and T rip Computer Main Pages. Bearing - The direction from your current location to a destination. Course - T he direction from your starting location to a destination. Current Destination - T he next waypoint on your route . Current Distance - T he remaining di[...]

55 Appendix C T o Course - The compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course . T rip Odometer - A running tally of distance travelled since last reset. T rip Time - Moving - Total time the unit has been moving since the last reset of the trip timers . T rip Time - Stopped - Total time the unit has been stopped since the [...]

56 MapSource Setup T ransferring MapSour ce Map Data If you have purchased a GARMIN MapSour ce™ CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to pr ovide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability . The eT rex Legend accepts up to 8 MB of map data from Metr oGuide, Points of Interest, Fis[...]

57 Appendix E Symptom Probable Cause Remedy T o resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact GARMIN Customer Service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 Unit does not turn on. Unit does not turn ON, even with new batteries. The unit turns On, then turns Off. It takes more than ten minutes to get a location fi x. Cannot access a [...]

58 Appendix F Power (+) Data Out Data In Ground (-) Ground (-) Data Out Data In Green Whit e Black Data Cable eT rex Legend Connector Interface formats are selected fr om the Setup ‘Interface Page’ on page 46 of this manual. The input/output lines on your eT rex Legend unit are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of exter[...]

59 Index A Accessories ................................................ 53 Accessories Menu ...................................... 48 Accessories Page ........................................ 23 Accuracy Circle ......................................... 10 Activate a route ......................................... 34 Alignment Bar ..................[...]

60 Index Daylight Savings T ime ............................... 43 Delete Note 49 W aypoint 27 Demo Mode .............................................. 47 Depth ........................................................ 44 Destination .................................... 13, 18, 21 Detail, Map................................................ 14 Differ[...]

61 Index How T o (Continued) change data fi elds 18 copy the route 36 create a refer ence note for a selected date 49 create a r oute 35 create a waypoint 24–25 delete a waypoint 27 delete the route 36 edit a waypoint 26 fi nd an exit 30 fi nd a city 30 fi nd a Favorite 29 fi nd a point of interest 32 fi nd a waypoint 28 fi nd details abou[...]

62 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 Scal[...]

63 Restore settings 36, 37 Route Page 23 Using 35 R TCM In ................................................... 46 R TCM In/NMEA Out ................................. 46 R TCM In/T ext Out ..................................... 46 S Satellite Page ........................................... 4–7 Saved T racks.........................................[...]

64 Map 48 Route 35 T rack Log 41, 42 V V elocity Made Good ................ 14, 18, 21, 55 V ertical Speed .................... 14, 18, 21, 44, 55 View Hunt and Fish 49 Sun and Moon 49 View W aypoints on Route ............. 35, 37, 39 W W AAS (Wide Ar ea Augmentation System) W arnings ............................................... iii, iv W arrant[...]

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