Garmin Foretrex 101 manual

For etr ex ™ 101 personal navigator ® owner’ s manual[...]

© Copyright 2004–2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 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 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax. 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd[...]

i About This Manual Standard P ackage Contents: 1 F oretrex 101 Unit 1 Strap Extension 1 Wrist Strap 1 Owner’ s Manual 1 Quick Start Guide Check to see that your package in- cludes the items listed above. If any parts are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately . Thank you for choosing the Garmin Foretrex 101. T o get the most from your n[...]

ii Introduction Care Information Cleaning the Unit and Wrist Str ap The Foretrex 101 is constructed of high quality materials and does not r equire user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild de- tergent solution and then wipe dry . A void chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.[...]

iii Introduction Introduction ............................. i Care Information ....................................... ii Cleaning the Unit and W rist Strap ........... ii Storing the Foretrex 101 ......................... ii Immersing the Unit in W ater ................... ii T able of Contents ..................................... iii Overview ..[...]

iv Introduction Routes Menu P age ................................... 34 Using the Routes Menu Page ................. 34 Creating a Route .................................... 34 Using the Route Page ............................. 35 Deleting All Routes ................................ 36 Route Setup ........................................... 37 Rou[...]

1 For etre x 101 Overview Y our small, rugged, and waterpr oof Foretrex 101 unit is perfect for easily maneuvering from one waypoint to the next. W ith handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the power - ful Foretrex 101 allows you to stor e up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes in the unit’ s mem- ory , while also providing built-in W AAS capabilit[...]

2 Overview Using the Buttons ENTER/ MARK UP DOWN P AGE GOTO POWER The POWER button: • Press and hold to turn unit on and off • Press and release to turn display backlight on and of f The GOTO button: • Press to initiate a Goto (navigate to a specific destination/waypoint) The P AGE button: • Press to switch between the Main Pages • Press[...]

3 Overview Using the Wrist Str ap The Foretrex 101 has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best perfor - mance, wear the Foretrex 101 like a watch, with the top face of the unit oriented towar ds the sky . A strap extension pr ovides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap. T o fasten the Foretr ex 101 to your wris[...]

4 Overview T o remove the wrist strap from the F oretrex 101: 1. Place your F oretrex 101 on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case . 2. While holding the F oretrex 101 steady with one hand, use a jeweler’ s band pin removing tool or a very soft flat head screwdriver . Catch the spring bar’ s loaded stem and pull it back enough f[...]

5 Overview Getting Started Installing AAA batteries into the For etr ex 101 Battery usage icon shows an estimate of battery life left. Four squar es with the battery outline indicates new batteries ar e installed in the unit. Installing Batteries The Foretrex 101 operates on two AAA alkaline batteries (not included), which ar e placed in the back o[...]

6 Overview T urning on the Foretr ex 101 After you have placed the batteries in the Foretrex 101, it is r eady for use. Allow the Foretrex 101 time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it. Upon startup, the GPS signal bar appears. As the Foretrex 101 locates mor e satellites and the signal strength increases, the [...]

7 Overview Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex 101 is found on six main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the Satellite, Map, Navigation, T rip Computer , Timer (if enabled), and Main Menu. Switching Between the Main Pages Simply press the P AGE button to switch between pages as shown below . S[...]

8 Satellite P age Satellite P age Satellite P age Options Advanced Skyview Using the Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the Foretrex 101 gathering all the necessary satellite informa- tion in order to work. The Satellite Page shows you the satellites being acquir ed (in anima- tion), satellite signal strength, and the Foretr ex 101 unit’ s e[...]

9 Main P ages Adjusting the Backlighting and Contrast If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the scr een, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. Y ou may also make these adjustments through the Main Menu Page. Refer to the “Setup Menu: Set Display” section for more information. T o use the backlight: 1. Press and release [...]

10 Main P ages Using the Map Page The Map Page shows where you are (the animated figur e) and provides a pictur e of where you are going. As you travel (the animated figur e ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track log). W aypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. T o help you better visualize the ‘real world’, Foretr ex 101 au[...]

11 Main P ages Map Setup: Press ENTER when this is highlighted to adjust the map settings including: Orient Map ( Ahead or Northward ): When ‘AHEAD’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are curr ently moving. When ‘NOR THW ARD’ is selected, the map is always oriented to the North. Auto Zoom ( On or Off ): When ?[...]

12 Main P ages T o clear the track log from the Map P age: 1. Press the ENTER button while on the Map P age to display the Map P age Options . 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘CLEAR TRACK LOG’ and press the ENTER button. 3. At the message “DO Y OU REALL Y WANT T O CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?”, use the DOWN button to highlight ‘YES’[...]

13 Main P ages Using the Navigation Page The Navigation Page helps guide you to a destination. When you are moving with no particular destination in mind, the Navigation Page shows you your moving direction and speed. When you are moving towar ds a specific destination (navigating a course), the Navigation Page displays the name of the location, t[...]

14 Main P ages T rip Computer T rip Computer: Four small data fields T rip Computer Options Using the T rip Computer The T rip Computer stores information for your trip fr om the time it is reset until it is re- set again. The T rip Computer displays information about your trip, such as your maximum speed and trip odometer . Y ou may change the tr[...]

15 Main P ages Timer P age Timer P age: Timer running Set Timer Page: Show Timer Displaying the T imer Page By default, the T imer Page is not displayed. Y ou must access the Main Menu and enable the T imer Page before you can display and use it. T o enable the Timer P age: 1. Press the P AGE button until the Main Menu P age is displayed. 2. Use th[...]

16 Main P ages Timer P age T o set the Timer: 1. Press the P AGE button until the Main Menu P age is displayed. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press ENTER . 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘SET TIMER’ and press ENTER. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the field below ‘COUNT DOWN FROM’ and [...]

17 Main P ages Using the T imer Page After the T imer Page is enabled and a count down time is entered, you can use the timer for a variety of applications, such as running and sailboat racing. The synchronization and quick reset capabilities make the Foretr ex an extremely handy timer . T o stop and start the timer: 1. Press the P AGE button until[...]

18 Main Menu Page Basics The Main Menu Page gives you access to the Foretrex 101 unit’ s waypoints, tracks, routes, and setup scr eens. When the Main Menu Page is displayed, use the UP or DOWN buttons to highlight the desired sub-page (W aypoints, T racks, Routes, or Setup), and press ENTER to open that page. The Main Menu Page also displays the [...]

19 Main Menu P ages W aypoints Menu P age The W aypoints Menu Page pr ovides access to your waypoints and allows you to delete and create waypoints. T o open the Waypoints Menu P age: 1. F rom the Main Menu P age , use the UP and DO WN buttons to highlight ‘WA YPOINTS’. 2. Press the ENTER button to access the Waypoints Menu P age. T o create a [...]

20 Main Menu P ages T o view the nearest waypoints page: 1. F rom the Main Menu P age press the UP or DO WN button to highlight ‘WA YPOINTS’, then press the ENTER button. 2. Select ‘NEAREST’ and press the ENTER button to see a listing of the nine closest waypoints by name and distance from your location. Nearest Waypoints P age 3. Press the[...]

21 Main Menu P ages W aypoints Menu P age Mark Waypoint P age Marking a W aypoint The Mark W aypoint Page, shown to the right, allows you to define a location as a waypoint and then change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation, and location (latitude and longitude). Entering a known location, then saving it as a W aypoint, works well for geocaching[...]

22 Main Menu P ages T o change the symbol: 1. F rom the Main Menu P age press the UP or DO WN button to highlight ‘MARK’. Press the ENTER button to display the Mark Waypoint P age. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the symbol in the flag. 3. Press the ENTER button to display the list of waypoint symbols . 4. Use the UP and DOWN butt[...]

23 Main Menu P ages W aypoints Menu P age Mark Waypoint P age Enter Correct Elevation P age Edit Location P age T o change the elevation: 1. F rom the Main Menu P age press the UP or DO WN button to highlight ‘MARK’. Press the ENTER button to display the Mark Waypoint P age. 2. Press the UP or DOWN button and highlight the ‘ELEV’ field and[...]

24 Main Menu P ages Review W aypoint Page The Review W aypoint Page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, eleva- tion and location (just as on the Mark W aypoint Page). Y ou can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the Map Page, start a Goto, and display the Review W aypoint Page Options. T o delete a waypoint: 1. On the Revi[...]

25 Main Menu P ages W aypoints Menu P age Review Waypoint P age Goto Waypoint: Navigation Page displaying Review Waypoint P age Options T o start a Goto from the Review W aypoint P age: 1. On the Review Waypoint P age, press the UP or DOWN button to highlight ‘GO T O’. 2. Press the ENTER button to activate the ‘GO T O’ with the selected way[...]

26 Main Menu P ages Projecting a W aypoint Using the Project waypoint featur e, the Foretrex 101 can cr eate a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as a reference. Y ou can also change the waypoint name, symbol, and elevation on this page. T o project a waypoint: 1. Select a waypoint from the list on the W aypoin[...]

27 Main Menu P ages Hunting and Fishing Information This feature pr ovides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for the chosen waypoint and date. T o display the hunting and fishing information: 1. Press the P AGE button to access the Main Menu. Press the ENTER button when ‘WA YPOINTS’ is highlighted to open the W aypoints[...]

28 Main Menu P ages Sun and Moon Information This feature pr ovides you with a list of sun rise/set and moon rise/set times for the se- lected waypoint for the current date. A graphic display of the moon phase is also displayed. Y ou may view Sun and Moon information for any date. T o display the sun and moon information: 1. Press the P AGE button [...]

29 Main Menu P ages Using the T racks Menu P age The Foretrex 101 draws an electr onic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the Map Page as you travel. The T rack Log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The Foretrex 101 uses this information to allow you to navigate using the saved track. The track log [...]

30 Main Menu P ages Using the T rack Log T o use the track log, select the ‘P AN TRACK LOG’ option to show a pointer that moves along the track log when you press the UP or DOWN button. T o P an the track log: 1. Press the P AGE button to access the Main Menu. 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight ‘TRACKS’ and press ENTER to open the T[...]

31 Main Menu P ages Using the Setup T rack P age Recording : T ur n the track log recording ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. Record Interval: Y ou can set the track recor ding interval to change based on ‘DIST ANCE’, ‘TIME’, or ‘AUTO’. If ‘DIST ANCE’ or ‘TIME’ is selected, enter a value (a specific distance or time) in the next field. [...]

32 Main Menu P ages T o save a track: 1. Press the P AGE button to access the Main Menu. Press the ENTER button when ‘TRACKS’ is highlighted to open the T racks Menu P age. 2. Highlight ‘SA VE TRACK ’ and press ENTER to display the track log. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons pan the tr ack log and select a beginning point for the track you wo[...]

33 Main Menu P ages T rack P age Options From the Saved T racks List, highlight a track and press ENTER to display the options for that track. Navigate : Press ENTER to navigate this track. Select to begin navigation fr om the begin- ning point or the end point. Navigate T racks Page Show Map : Press ENTER to display the track on the Map Page. Rena[...]

34 Main Menu P ages Using the Routes Menu Page Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The Foretrex 101 stor es 20 routes, each with up to 125 waypoints. The Routes Menu Page provides access to your r outes and allows you to delete and create routes. T o open the Routes Me[...]

35 Main Menu P ages Routes Menu P age Routes Menu P age Routes List Route P age Using the Route Page Each route saved in your For etrex 101 is displayed in the Routes List. Y ou can then access each route displayed in its own individual Route Page. Fr om the Route Page you can edit the route, delete the r oute, and follow the route. T o select a ro[...]

36 Main Menu P ages Deleting All Routes Y ou can quickly delete all r outes from the Route Menu Page. This is especially helpful after a vacation where the stored r outes no longer apply to your location. Y ou can also delete points within the route. Refer to the pr ocedure titled “T o Remove a W aypoint from the Route” later in this section to[...]

37 Main Menu P ages Route Setup Y ou may alter the way your Foretr ex follows routes. T o access Route Setup: 1. F rom the Main Menu P age , use the UP and DO WN buttons to highlight ‘ROUTES’. 2. Press the ENTER button to access the Routes Menu P age . 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘SETUP ROUTES’ and press ENTER . Route Setup [...]

38 Main Menu P ages Routes Menu P age Route P age Edit Route Name Editing the Route Name Editing a Route Y ou can edit many elements of a r oute, such as the route name and the r oute or der . Y ou can add waypoints at any point along the route. Y ou can also remove waypoints from the route. T o edit a route, highlight the desired r oute fr om the [...]

39 Main Menu P ages T o insert a waypoint in the route: 1. With the Route P age displaying, use the UP and DO WN buttons to select the waypoint you would lik e to enter the new waypoint before . Press the ENTER button. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘INSERT’ then press ENTER . 3. Use the UP , DOWN , and ENTER buttons to select the [...]

40 Main Menu P ages Navigating a Route A Route can be navigated using the Map Page or the Navigation Page. The Map Page displays your movement, the route line, and waypoints on the r oute. The Navigation Page shows the direction you need to travel using the pointer in the compass. T o follow the route: 1. With the desired Route displayed, use the U[...]

41 Main Menu P ages Using the Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to setup several aspects of the Foretrex 101, such as the timer , display , interface, and system. Y ou must access the Setup Menu and then select one of the options in the Setup Menu to access the individual Setup Pages. The Setup Menu contains the following pages: Set T imer , Set[...]

42 Main Menu P ages Setting the Timer Y ou can set the timer to count down fr om a particular time. For example, if you are in a race that has a two-minute warning before the start, program your For etrex to count down from two minutes. Y ou can also set the action the timer takes when it expires. T o set the Timer: 1. Press the P AGE button until [...]

43 Main Menu P ages T o set the expired action: 1. Press the P AGE button until the Main Menu P age is displayed. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press ENTER . 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight ‘SET TIMER’ and press ENTER. 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the field below ‘STOP’ and press ENT[...]

44 Main Menu P ages Set T ime Page The T ime Page allows you to select a 12-hour or 24-hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose Daylight Savings T ime. When you select 12-hour time formatting, the clock will read like a standar d clock with 12-hour AM and 12-hour PM cycles. The 24- hour option sets the Foretrex 101 to display a 24-h[...]

45 Main Menu P ages Daylight Savings Time Daylight savings time can be set to ‘AUTOMA TIC’ (using the built-in almanac to auto- matically change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect). Y ou can choose ‘YES’ to manually add daylight savings or ‘NO’ to remain on standar d time. T o change the daylight saving [...]

46 Main Menu P ages Set Display Page Light Timeout The ‘LIGHT TIMEOUT’ option allows you to set the display backlight timeout (stays on, 15 or 30 seconds, and 1 or 2 minutes) and to adjust the display contrast. T o change the light timeout: 1. Press the P AGE button until the Main Menu P age is displayed. Use the UP and DO WN buttons to highlig[...]

47 Main Menu P ages Set Units Page Using the Foretrex 101 with a paper map incr eases the navigation power of each. T o use a map in conjunction with the Foretrex 101, you must select the position format, map datum, map units, and north reference (set in the Set Heading Page) to match the map. The Foretrex 101 supports both the UTM/UPS and latitude[...]

48 Main Menu P ages Map Datums A map datum is a reference model of the earth’ s shape. Every map uses a map datum which is usually listed in the title block of the map. The default datum in the Foretrex 101 is WGS 84 (W orld Geodetic Survey , 1984). Y ou should only change the datum if you are using maps or charts that specify a differ ent datum.[...]

49 Main Menu P ages Distance/Speed, Elevation, and V ertical Speed The Foretrex 101 allows you to customize speed and distance r eadouts. T o change the Distance/Speed, Elevation, or V ertical Speed: 1. Press the P AGE button until the Main Menu P age is displayed. Use the UP and DO WN buttons to highlight ‘SETUP’ and press ENTER . 2. Use the U[...]

50 Main Menu P ages Set Heading Page Y ou can set the angle units and the North Reference in the Set Heading Page. Angle : Select the unit of measurement for angles to display in. Highlight ‘DEGREES’ and press ENTER to display angle units as degrees (360°). Highlight ‘MILS’ and pr ess ENTER to display angle units in mils, a unit of angle m[...]

51 Main Menu P ages Set Interface Page Choose from dif ferent input/output serial data formats (‘I/O FORMA T’) for connecting 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 proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, track, a[...]

52 Main Menu P ages Setup Menu: Set System Setup Menu Set System P age Selecting the beeper action Set System Page The System Page allows you to select the GPS Mode, Beeper , and Language. Y ou can also enter and view Owner Information and reset the unit to the defaults. GPS Mode : Enable (‘NORMAL ’) and disable (‘OFF’) the GPS Receiver . Y[...]

53 Main Menu P ages GPS Mode Select from the following modes: Normal : The GPS receiver is always ‘ON’ when it’ s in ‘NORMAL ’ mode. The normal mode is more responsive to sudden turns or change of speed/acceleration. W AAS : The Wide Ar ea Augmentation System (W AAS) capability produces a mor e accurate position fix. When enabled, the un[...]

54 Physical Case: Fully-gask eted, high-impact plastic alloy , w aterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Size: 1.71” H x 3.26” W x .91” D (43.434 mm x 82.804 mm x 23.114 mm) W eight: Approx. 2.75 ounces (77.96 g) T emperature Range: 5° to 158° F (-15° to 70° C) (operating) Display: 100 x 64 pixels , 0.[...]

55 Appendix The available data field options for the Navigation Page and T rip Computer Page are: Bearing —The direction fr om your current location to a destination. Course —The direction fr om your starting location to a destination. Elevation —The altitude (height) above or below sea level. Final Dest (Destination) —The last waypoint on[...]

56 Appendix Next ET A —The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the r oute. Next ETE —The estimated time elapsed until you reach the next waypoint on the r oute. Odometer —A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second- by-second position readings. Off Course —The distance left or right yo[...]

57 Appendix Compliance , License , and W arranty Information FCC Compliance The Foretrex 101 complies with Part 15 of the FCC r egulations and with Canadian RSS-210 and ICES-003 for Class B digital devices. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de- vice must[...]

58 Appendix Compliance , License , and W arranty Information Serial Number Use this ar ea to r ecor d the serial number in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sur e to keep your original sales r eceipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The 8-digit number is located on the back of the unit under the wrist strap Seria[...]

59 Appendix Compliance , License , and W arranty Information Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be fr ee from defects in materials or workmanship 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 b[...]

60 Appendix Compliance , License , and W arranty Information Products sold thr ough on-line auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. On-line auction confirmations ar e not accepted for warranty verification. T o obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original r etailer is requi[...]

61 Appendix Safety Information W ARNING: If you choose to use the Foretrex 101 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the Foretrex 101 to secur e the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Foretrex 101 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver [...]

62 A Accuracy 6 Acquire Satellites 6 Auto Zoom On/Off 11 B Backlighting 9 Battery 52 Life 54 Battery Save 53 Beacon Receiver Setup 51 Bearing 55 Buttons 2 DOWN 2 ENTER 2 GOTO 2, 25 P AGE 2 POWER 2 UP 2 C Cleaning ii Clear T rack Log 10, 12 W aypoint 20, 36 Computer PC 51 T rip 1, 7, 14, 55 Contrast 9, 46 Count Down 16, 42 Count Up 43 Course 55 Crea[...]

63 Index I Interface 51 Interval T ones 43 L Language 52 Lat/Lon 55 Latitude 21, 23, 47, 55 Light T imeout 46 Location 23, 55 Longitude 21, 23, 47, 55 M Main Menu Page 18 Routes. See Route Setup Menu. See Setup Menu T racks. See T racks W aypoints. See W aypoints Main Pages 7 Map Datums 48–49 Map Page 10, 11, 12, 40 Defaults 11, 31 Options 10 Map[...]

64 Index Set T ime 44, 45 Set T imer 41, 42, 43 Set Units 47, 48, 49 Setup T rack 31 Set Display 46 Set Heading 50 Set Interface 51 Set System 52, 53 Set T ime 44, 45 Set T imer 15, 16, 41, 42 Set Units 47, 48, 49, 55 Show T imer 15, 41 Specifications 54 Speed 56 Start the T imer 17 Stop Navigation 11, 13 Stop the T imer 17 Stop T ime 56 Storage i[...]

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