Garmin GPS Receiver Vista C User Manual

eTrex Vista C

color map navigator

owner’s manual

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

Preface

Contact Garmin

Thank you for choosing the Garmin eTrex Vista C handheld naviga-

tion system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of

the following sections:

If you should encounter any difﬁculty while using your

eTrex Vista C, or if you have any questions, in the

U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at

913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020,

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or at

www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp

Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement,

FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of

the eTrex Vista C functional features.

Getting Started — takes you through installing batteries, using the

unit control buttons, making interface connections from the eTrex

Vista C to your PC and downloading detailed maps.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at

Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Fax. 44/0870.8501251.

Recording Your Serial Number

Use this area to record the serial number 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 inside the manual. The 8-digit

number is located in the battery compartment.

GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating with

your eTrex Vista C and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the

operation of your eTrex Vista C.

GPS Features — provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS

enhanced features such as the Calendar, Hunt and Fish, Sun and

Moon and Games. Also included in this section are a few non-GPS

features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc.

Serial Number:

Product Registration

Appendix — provides you with additional information about your

eTrex Vista C and an index by subject.

Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for the

Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow

instructions for registration.

NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product

purchase, we invite you to re-register using our on-line system.

Many services provided by our product registration system are

automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best

possible support from Garmin.

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE eTrex Vista C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT-

WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT

CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded

in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal

operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual

property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and

is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and

international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the

structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade

secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a

valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassem-

ble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human

readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative

works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the

Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the

United States of America.

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

The eTrex Vista C 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 harm-

ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than

“outdoor” requirements.

FCC Compliance

Information

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1)

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

The eTrex Vista C does not contain any user-

serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by

an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized

repairs or modiﬁcations could result in permanent

damage to the equipment, and void your warranty

and your authority to operate this device under

Part 15 regulations.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

CAUTION: Use the eTrex Vista C at your own risk. To reduce the

risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of

this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the

Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare

indications from the eTrex Vista C to all available navigation sources, in-

cluding the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.

For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

Warnings and Precautions

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS

PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED

ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY

PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,

DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD

NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY

FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.

CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is

designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace

them. Only ofﬁcial government charts and notices to mariners contain

all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is

responsible for their prudent use.

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to

provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that

is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of govern-

mental 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 true outside the United States, where complete and

accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.

Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the

United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy

and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the

accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin

eTrex Vista C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any

NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with

California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like ad-

ditional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/

prop65.

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!

Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the

owner/operator of a vehicle with the eTrex Vista C installed to place and

secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating

controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi-

tions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.

Important

Because the Garmin eTrex Vista C can be used

for vehicular navigation, important safety consid-

erations must be observed. Please read and observe

the instructions on this page.

Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the ﬁeld of airbag

deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects

in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible

injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s

manual.

Do Not Place Unsecured

on the Vehicle Dash

Do Not Mount Where

Driver’s Field of Vision

is Blocked

Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are

likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by

Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences

thereof.

WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the

driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain

full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become

distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is

unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure

by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a eTrex Vista C installed to pay

full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the

vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and

personal injury.

Do Not Mount in

Front of Airbag

Panels

Do Not Mount in Front of an

Airbag Field of Deployment

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-vii

Preface.........................................................................................i

Software License Agreement........................................................ii

FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii

Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi

Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii

The Main Menu........................................................................42

The Trip Computer Page.....................................................43

Using Tracks......................................................................44

Using Routes......................................................................49

The Highway Page.............................................................54

The Setup Menu................................................................55

System Setup..........................................................56

Display Setup.........................................................56

Tones Setup...............................................................57

Page Sequence Setup..................................................57

Map Setup.................................................................58

Routing Setup............................................................61

Geocache Setup..........................................................62

Marine Setup..............................................................62

Time Setup.................................................................63

Units Setup.................................................................63

Heading Setup.............................................................64

Calibration Setup.......................................................64

Altimeter Setup............................................................65

Welcome Page Setup...................................................66

Proximity Waypoints.........................................................67

Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7

Battery Installation and Start Up.................................................1

Key Functions.............................................................................2

Unit Features.............................................................................

Initialization..............................................................................

The Satellite Page.......................................................................

Navigating with the eTrex Vista C...............................................5

The Main Page Sequence............................................................6

The Main Page Features........................................................7

Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-67

The Map Page............................................................................8

The Compass Page...................................................................14

The Altimeter Page...................................................................20

Using Waypoints......................................................................26

Using Find...............................................................................30

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eTrex Vista C

Introduction

Table of Contents

Section 4: GPS Features.........................................68-76

Calendar...................................................................................68

Alarm Clock.............................................................................69

Calculator.................................................................................69

Stopwatch.................................................................................70

Sun and Moon Tables..............................................................71

unt and Fish Tables..............................................................72

GPS Enhanced Games............................................................73

Non-Enhanced Gam ............................................................76

Section 5: Appendix...............................................77-92

Accessories...............................................................................77

Speciﬁcations...........................................................................79

Data Field Options...............................................................81

Connecting the eTrex Vista C to a Computer...........................85

ownloading MapSource Map Data........................................86

UTC Offset Chart....................................................................87

ap Datums and Position Formats................................................88

Loran TD Setup.....................................................................89

WAAS and DGPS.....................................................................90

Index.........................................................................................91

Limited Warranty.........................................................................93

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

Battery Installation and

Start Up

Installing the Batteries

The eTrex Vista C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included),

which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries

may be used (see page 56 for setting the battery type). Stored data is

not lost when batteries are removed.

Important Note

When replacing batteries, use only new or fully

charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH bat-

teries. Rechargeable batteries may typically display less

capacity than disposable batteries.

o install batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover from the

back of the unit, turn the D-Ring 1/4

turn counter-clockwise and pull out.

Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to

use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit

for prolonged periods of time may result in leakage

and damage to the battery compartment.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the

proper polarity. A polarity diagram

can be found molded into

Locking

Pin Slot

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care

and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used

batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explosive

violence.

the battery compartment.

3. Reinstall the battery cover by inserting

the bottom slot over the tab at the

base of the unit and reinserting the

locking pin in the back of the unit.

Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise

to lock in place.

Extensive use of backlighting and/or WAAS as well as

key beep tones will signiﬁcantly reduce battery life.

To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 56.

To disable WAAS, see page 56.

To turn the electronic compass Off, see page 15

To mute the beep tones, see page 57.

Battery Compartment

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

“Thumb Stick” ENTER/ROCKER Key

(Press down to Enter - move to the side or up/

down to scroll, highlight fields or pan the map)

• Rock Up/Down or Right/Left to

move through lists, highlight fields,

on-screen buttons or icons, enter

data or move the map panning arrow.

• Press in and release to enter high-

lighted options and data or confirm

on-screen messages.

Key Functions

GPS Antenna

• Provides quick satellite acquisition

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.

• Press in and hold at any time to

mark your current location as a

waypoint.

Vista C

MENU/FIND Key

QUIT/COMPASS Key

• Press to cycle through the main

pages.

• Press when using the on-screen

keyboard to close.

• Press and release to view the

Options Menu for a page.

• Press and hold to display the Find

Menu.

• Press and hold to turn the Compass

On/Off.

POWER/BACKLIGHT Key

• Press and hold to turn unit On/Off.

• Press and release to adjust back-

lighting, view time/date and

battery capacity.

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

Unit Features

USB Connector Port (under weather cover)

• Provides interface to a PC for fast

data transfer.

• Provides auxiliary power via USB

cable connection to a PC or from a

cigarette lighter adapter cable with

USB connector.

Belt Clip/Auxiliary Mount Adapter

Attachment Location

• Accepts a Belt Clip accessory for

convenient access when hiking or

walking.

Battery Compartment Locking Ring

• Accepts the Auxiliary Mount

Adapter accessory supplied with

the unit.

• Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise

and lift to remove cover.

(Refer to pages 77 and 78 for

accessory listings and installation

instructions.)

Battery Compartment Cover

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the

unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable

drivers included with the MapSource Trip and

Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with

this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to

auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the

unit. Refer to page 85 for detailed instructions.

Auxiliary Mount Adapter

(Do not discard - retain for use

with Garmin Auto, Bike and

Marine Mount Accessories)

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

Starting Up the GPS Receiver

Initialization & the Satellite Page

When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, the GPS receiver begins to

search for satellites in order to determine (ﬁx) its location. This process

is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the ﬁrst time

you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles

from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to

receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of

the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)

or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for initializa-

tion, select “New Location” from the options menu, then use the Map

Page to determine your general location so the eTrex Vista C can search

for those satellites above you.

The eTrex Vista C locates satellites above its position

To initialize your eTrex Vista C:

1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.

2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.

The Satellite Page displays at Start-Up only; thereafter, it can be

accessed through the Main Menu.

3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a

“Locating Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring Satel-

lites” message until enough signals are acquired to ﬁx its location.

Options

You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with

your position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the hori-

zon and the inner circle a position 45^ofrom the horizon. The numbers

displayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph

displays the strength of signals from each satellite.

Satellite Page displaying a location “Fix”

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites,

the display at the top of the page changes to indicate position

accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of

the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features.

Initialization & The Satellite Page

Map Item

Details

If, for any reason, you have difﬁculty initializing your eTrex Vista C,

the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that

are blocking or deﬂecting the satellite signals.

Position

Arrow

5. Press and release the QUIT key until the Map Page is displayed.

You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.

Map Scale

Active Navigation is supported by three pages:

Map Page with Current Position Arrow

The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current loca-

tion, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail

(track log) of where you’ve been.

Navigating with eTrex Vista C

The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel.

The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data.

There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the

eTrex Vista C, each graphically displayed on the Map Page.

A Go To

Go To - A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, address, etc.).

A Track

Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the

eTrex Vista C. A Track allows you to repeat a path or retrace the path.

Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along

the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

A Route

Refer to the sections on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for details.

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

The Main Page Sequence

When you turn on the eTrex Vista C, a “Power On” Page is followed by the Satellite Page (which displays

only at start up) and then the Map Page. The Map Page is the ﬁrst of the four Main Pages in sequence.

o view each Main Page:

1. Press and release the QUIT key repeatedly to cycle through the main pages.

2. With a page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.

“Power On” Page

Compass Page

Map Page

Altimeter Page

Main Menu

Map Page

Options

Compass

Page

Altimeter

Page

Options

There are no Main Menu

Options at the Main Page

level

Note: When navigating to a destination, the Active Route Page is added to the Main Page Sequence.

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eTrex Vista C

Getting Started

Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages

The Main Page Features

When you press and release the POWER key, The Backlight Bright-

ness Adjustment Slider and a Status Bar with time and date displays

current status information for several unit features.

Status Bar

• Power to the unit is provided either by the batteries or by

an auxiliary source (DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon

displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.

Battery Power

Acquiring Satel-

2-Dimension Navigation

3-Dimension Navigation

USB is Connected

Alarm is Set

• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring)

satellites, when a two-dimensional ﬁx is attained and when four or

more satellites have been received (three dimensional ﬁx).

Electronic

Compass

Auxiliary Power

• Alarm Clock: The icon displays whenever the Alarm is set.

• USB cable connection: The icon displays when the unit is in com-

munication with a PC Universal Serial Bus.

You can adjust the backlight level by pressing the POWER key and

releasing. Then tap the POWER key or press the ROCKER key Up/

Down to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 56 for

information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and

brightness levels. Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When

On, it uses a signiﬁcant amount of battery power.

Backlight Adjustment

Slider

(Brightnesses varies

according to battery

power level.)

Whenever a signiﬁcant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an

on-screen message displays to advise you of the occurrence. In each case,

the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the

ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window.

On-Screen Messages

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eTrex Vista C

GPS Navigation

Using the Map Page

The Map Page

The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the eTrex Vista

C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your

current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key

and view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode

(oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the

top left corner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map

is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature,

your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can

be changed to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory

set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.

“North Up”

Mode

The Map is

oriented with

North

at the top

The Map Page

Position Arrow

The Map Scale

The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, high-

ways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than

the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)

because Garmin MapSource^®detailed mapping data has been downloaded

from a CD-ROM program.

Data Fields

“Track Up”

Mode

Guidance Text

You can use the Map Page to do the following:

• Determine your current location and progress while moving

• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.

North

Street Level

Detailed

Orientation

Arrow

Mapping

• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed

on the map.

• Customize the map display to your requirements.

The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text

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eTrex Vista C

GPS Navigation

Using Map Page Features

The Map Page

Use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to change the map scale. You can

show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail.

Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly.

The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in

units of measurement selected in the “Units” ﬁeld of the Unit Setup Page.

If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and

the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, “overzoom”

displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps,

“mapsource” appears below the scale.

Zoom In

Zoom Out

In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surround-

ing the “Position Icon.” The eTrex Vista C uses both map resolution and

GPS accuracy in deﬁning your location to a point within the circle. The

smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.

Map Features

Map Scales

When using the “Pan Map” feature, a small outline arrow (Panning

Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items

or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If

there is more than one map item under the Panning Arrow, a list of those

items displays with the item highlighted on the map and the list.

Panning Arrow

Optional data ﬁelds can be added at the top of the display to provide a

variety of travel and navigational information; see the pages that follow.

Accuracy Circle

When navigating, Guidance Text displays at the top of the map.

Guidance Text

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eTrex Vista C

GPS Navigation

The Map Page Options Menu

The Map Page

The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information

for navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination, arrange up to

four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire,

include a navigation guidance text message on the map page and select

the type of data fields to display. You can change the way the map displays

items by selecting your own settings for text size, what items are displayed

and more. You can display the distance from your current location to

other locations on the map. You can reduce the amount of map clutter

(map item icons and names) to increase the visibility of roads and other

geographic features. You can restore the Map Page display to the factory

default settings.

The Map Page Options Menu

A Quick Look at the Map Page Options

Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when

there is no active navigation.

Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when

there is no active navigation.

Data Fields - Allows two to four ﬁelds to display at the top

of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time.

Guidance Text - Displays messages on the screen to advise

you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.

Change Data Fields - Allows you change data ﬁeld types.

Setup Map - Access to six pages of Map display settings

so you can customize the map to your preferences.

Measure Distance - Measures the distance from your

current location to the Map Pointer.

To arrange the Map Page:

1. With unit turned On, press and release the QUIT key until the

Map Page displays.

2. Press the FIND key to display the Map Page Options Menu.

3. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want to use to

customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key.

Turn Declutter On - Eliminates the display of items on

the map that can block out road details when the map

is zoomed out.

Some of these options contain sub-menus that allow you to further

control how the option is used.

Restore Defaults - Returns the map display to the factory

set map display defaults.

The pages that follow discuss each option in detail.

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eTrex Vista C

GPS Navigation

To display Data Fields:

The Map Page

1. With the Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the

ROCKER key to highlight the Data Fields option and press

ENTER.

List of

Data Field

Options

Data Field

Sub-Menu

2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields,”

“3 Data Fields,” and “4 Data Fields.”

Two Data

Fields

You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map),

or add two, three or four navigation data ﬁelds.

3. Highlight your choice and press ENTER.

To change Data Fields:

1. After you display data ﬁelds, a “Change Data Fields” option

Three Data

Fields

appears on the options menu when you press the FIND key.

2. Select this option and press the ENTER key.

3. Press ENTER again to select from a list of types of navigation

data to display in the ﬁrst ﬁeld.

4. After making your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to

move to the next ﬁeld and repeat the process.

Four Data

Fields

For an explanation of what each option represents, see page 81 of

the Appendix.

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eTrex Vista C

GPS Navigation

To display Guidance Text:

The Map Page

1. With Map Page displayed, press the FIND key to display

the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to

display the Guidance Text Options Menu.

3. Select the desired option; “Always Show,” “Never Show” or

“Show When Navigating” and press ENTER to activate.

Guidance Text Options Menu

If you select “Always Show,” a guidance message is always displayed

whether or not you are navigating.

If you select “Show When Navigating,” a guidance message is dis-

played until you select “Stop Navigation” from the Options Menu.

Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the

navigation methods described on page 5. If you select “Always Show” and

you are not navigating, the message field will display GPS Status informa-

tion,

GPS Status Message when not navigating

To Setup the Map:

Refer to the “Map Setup” section of the Setup Options on page 58.

Guidance Message when navigating

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Measuring Distance

The Map Page

This Map Page option allows you to determine the distance to a point

on the map from your current location. Access the Map Page Options

Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To

measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer

to the ﬁrst map point you want to measure from, press ENTER and then

move the Map Pointer to the second map point. Press QUIT to cancel.

Measured

Distance

Turning Declutter On/Off

The “Measure Distance” Option Enabled

This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons

that clutter the view of roadways, especially when the map is zoomed in.

To turn Declutter on, access the Map Page Options Menu, select

“Declutter On” and press ENTER to activate. Do the same to cancel the

“Declutter” option.

Restoring Default Settings

This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings.

Map Declutter “Off”

Map Declutter “On”

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Using the Compass Page

The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It

uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.

The Compass Page

When navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides naviga-

tion data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing/course

pointer and digital data fields to display information such as current

speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc.

You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data

displayed in each from a list of options.

The Compass

Ring moves to

indicate North

orientation.

The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The

Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your destina-

tion relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and

Bearing Pointer work independently to show your direction of movement

and the direction to your destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or

Course Pointer for guidance.

Compass Page

Scale

The Course Pointer

indicates your

course of travel

and the distance

you drift off

The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a mag-

netic compass when you are stationary. However, 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

paper map or chart in conjunction with your eTrex Vista C for navigation.

When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon appears in the status

bar at the top of the display. (see page 7).

Course Pointer

Bearing Pointer

course.

The Bearing

Pointer always

indicated the

direction to your

destination.

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The Electronic Compass

When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off until you man-

ually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass

On, the eTrex Vista C overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to

track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and

the GPS can be customized (see below).

The Compass Page

Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off:

1. Press and hold the QUIT button to turn the Electronic Compass

On or Off. A Compass icon displays in the Status Bar at the top

of the display when the Compass is On. When not in use, turn

the Electronic Compass off to conserve batteries. When the

Compass is Off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.

2. Hold the eTrex Vista C level to get an accurate Electronic Com-

pass reading. A “Hold Level” reminder displays if you are not

holding the Compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated. (See the

following page for calibration instructions.)

Electronic Compass “On” and “Off” messages

Setting the Speed and Time for Compass Auto On/Off:

1. From the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press ENTER to

display the Setup Menu.

Speed Setting

2. Highlight the Heading icon and press ENTER to display the

Heading Setup Page.

3. Highlight the “Switch to compass heading when below...”

ﬁeld, press ENTER and use the numeric keypad to enter the

desired speed. Highlight the “...for more than...” ﬁeld and press

ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list.

Time Delay

Options

Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options

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Calibrating the Electronic Compass

The Compass Page

The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you ﬁrst

use the eTrex Vista C and after new batteries have been installed. The

accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not

held level or if you are near objects that generate magnetic ﬁelds, such as

cars and buildings, etc.

Calibration

Compass

Page

To calibrate the Electronic Compass:

1. Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use

the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

Hold the unit

level and turn

slowly.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Calibrate Compass”

option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page.

3. Press ENTER to activate the “Start” button and then follow

on-screen directions for holding and turning the unit.

The unit displays a “Just Right,” “Too Fast” or “Too Slow” mes-

sage for you to adjust your turning speed as needed. Remem-

ber to hold the unit level while turning.

A “Calibration Successful” message displays when ﬁnished.

If a “Calibration Failed” message displays, repeat the process.

4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page.

Calibration

Progress Page

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o use Compass Page Options:

The Compass Page

Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate:

1. Use the QUIT button to access the Compass Page and then use

the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Sight ‘N Go option and

press ENTER to activate the Sight ‘N Go feature. Note that the

compass ring with pointer is in-line with the two sighting marks

on the case.

Compass Page Options Menu

3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks

with the distant object. Press ENTER to “Lock Direction”

4. Select “Set Course” and press ENTER to display the Compass

Page.

5. Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the

Course Pointer as a guide. Or...

Using “Sight ‘N Go” to navigate

6. Select “Project Waypoint” and press ENTER to display the

Project Waypoint Page.

7. Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your current

location to establish a projected waypoint location.

8. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to display the

Map Page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint. The

Compass Page displays a Bearing Pointer for guidance.

Sighting Page

Project Waypoint Page

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To stop navigation:

The Compass Page

Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigating.

To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:

The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the

“Bearing Pointer” option is displayed, the “Course Pointer” is

active and vice versa. Highlight this option and press ENTER.

The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each

other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other indi-

cating your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.

For example, if the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you

are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than

up, turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then

continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the des-

tination, no matter what direction you are moving and is most efficient if

you must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path.

The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to

your destination from your current location.

If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift away

from the line of travel from your original location to your destination. The

Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides

graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale displayed at

the edge of the compass ring.

0.25^mi

Scale

Move to the right or left to get back on course. The pointer is most effi-

cient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles

in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course

such as shoals or submerged rocks.

The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

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To display data ﬁelds:

The Compass Page

1. Press MENU, then highlight the data ﬁelds option and press

ENTER to display the “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields”

options.

Data Field

Display Options

2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.

To change data ﬁelds:

1. Press MENU, then highlight the “Change Data Fields” option

and press ENTER to determine what data is displayed in the

ﬁelds displayed on the page. The topic of the ﬁrst data ﬁeld on

the page will be highlighted.

2. Press ENTER to display the list of data options. Refer to page

81 for a description of what each data option represents.

3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place it in the

data ﬁeld.

Show 3 Data Fields

Show 4 Data Fields

Highlighted

Data Field

4. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the next ﬁeld and press

ENTER to display the options list again.

5. Repeat Step 3 to change remaining data ﬁelds.

To restore data ﬁelds to default settings:

Select “Restore Defaults” and press ENTER to return the page to

factory settings.

Course Pointer Option

Data Field Option List

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The Altimeter Page displays the current elevation, rate of ascent/

descent, a proﬁle of elevation changes over distance or time, or a proﬁle

of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows

you to select from a variety of display options such as plotting over time,

plotting over distance, displaying the zoom ranges of measurement,

viewing elevation or pressure points, and resetting data displays. Two

user-selectable data ﬁelds allow you to display a variety of current and

recorded pressure and elevation-related data.

The Altimeter Page

Selectable Data

Fields

Range Grid

Measurement

Scale

Elevation Proﬁle

Plot over

Distance

Elevation

Status

Field

The Altimeter Page provides you with a variety of elevation informa-

tion: a Status Field that displays current elevation and current rate of

ascent/descent, a proﬁle of elevation changes over distance or time, a

proﬁle of pressure changes over time, and two user selectable data ﬁelds.

Rate of

Current Elevation

Altimeter Page

Ascent/Descent

The Status Field is located at the bottom of the page and displays

the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when

moving. It can also display the ambient pressure and time of measure-

ment.

The Proﬁle Field is located in the center of the page and can be conﬁg-

ured to display 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 display a

variety of recorded or current data.

Options Menu

The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows you to select the type of

information and how it is to be displayed. Page Options include ‘Plot

Over Time,’ ‘Plot Over Distance,’ ‘View Elevation Plot,’ ‘View Pressure

Plot,’ ‘Zoom Ranges,’ ‘Reset,’ ‘Calibrate Altimeter’ and ‘Restore Defaults’.

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You can customize the “View” option displays using the “Zoom

Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation

parameters. If you know the correct elevation for your location, you

can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the ‘Calibrate Altimeter’

option. Use the ‘Reset’ option to clear recorded data from the page and

begin recording new data.

The Altimeter Page

Plot Over Time/Distance

These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time

or changes over a set distance) apply only to the “View Elevation Plot”

option, while the “View Pressure Plot” option is measured by time and

pressure only. When one option is active, the other is displayed on the

Page Options Menu.

Elevation over Distance

Plot

View Pressure/Elevation Plots

When selecting the “View Elevation Plot” option, you can plot a proﬁle

of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or

period of time. When you select “View Pressure Plot” you can view a

record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time. When

one option is active, the other displays on the Page Options Menu.

To view Elevation or Pressure plots:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option from the

Options Menu and then press in to display the plot.

2. Adjust time and distance measurement as desired using the

Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges explained on following pages.

Pressure over Time Plot

3. To clear the plot and start again, you must clear the “Track Log.”

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Zoom Ranges

The Altimeter Page

You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you

display “View Elevation Plot.” Ranges for vertical distance are displayed

as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Ranges for linear distance

are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys. Ranges

for time are displayed for a time plot when you press the Left and Right

ROCKER keys.

Ranges for “View Pressure Plot” pressure values are displayed when

you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Values for time and distance

are displayed in the same manner as for elevation plots.

To adjust zoom ranges:

Zoom Ranges for

Elevation over Distance Plot

1. Select the type of plot you want to display and use the

ROCKER key to highlight “Zoom Ranges” from the Options

Menu.

2. Press ENTER to display the Zoom Ranges Page. Move the

ROCKER key Up or Down to adjust the vertical distance or

pressure and Left or Right to adjust either the time or distance.

Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page.

Moving the Up or Down ROCKER key with a plot displayed,

switches to “Zoom Range” mode.

Zoom Ranges for

Pressure over Time Plot

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View Points

You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure proﬁle to view

data for any point along the proﬁle. When the red vertical and horizontal

crosshairs are stopped at a location along the proﬁle, the display shows

the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the point was created.

The Altimeter Page

To use the “View Points” option:

1. Use the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

2. Select either the “View Pressure Plot” or “View Elevation Plot”

option and press ENTER to display the Plot Page.

3. Move the ROCKER key Right or Left to scroll the cross hairs

across the proﬁle.

View Point for an

Altitude Plot

View Point for a

Pressure Plot

As the crosshairs move across the proﬁle, the status window

at the bottom of page changes to display the date, time, and

altitude or pressure for the point at the intersection.

View Points on Map

You can view the location of points on the Map Page.

To view altitude points on the Map Page:

1. With the Altitude Page displayed, use the ROCKER key to move

the red crosshairs to the point you want to view.

2. Press ENTER to display the altitude point on the map. The point

is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates, the

compass bearing and the distance from your current location.

Elevation over Distance Plot Point

shown on the Map

3. Press QUIT to close.

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Reset

The Altimeter Page

You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by

selecting these “Reset” options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

To reset the elevation data and max elevation ﬁelds:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Reset” option from the

page Options Menu and press ENTER to display the “Reset”

page.

Resets or

deletes all

items on the

page

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the reset options on the page

and then press ENTER to place a check mark in the box next to

a selected item. You can reset Elevation data such as “Minimum

Elevation,” all “Ascent and Descent” data or only the “Maxi-

mum Elevation.”

Unselects

all checked

items on the

page

Elevation over Distance

Plot

3. Highlight the “Apply” button and press ENTER to reset the

data ﬁelds.

Resets or

deletes only

those items

that are

If desired, you can reset or delete data for any of the other

features represented on the list by placing a check mark in the

box next to the item.

checked

4. To reset all categories shown on the page, highlight “Select All”

and press ENTER.

Delete Prompt

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Calibrate Altimeter

Because the eTrex Vista C relies on barometric pressure to determine

elevation, and the pressure at any given elevation can ﬂuctuate, you can

calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the eleva-

tion or pressure at your current location. Use a reliable source.

The Altimeter Page

To manually calibrate the altimeter:

1. Use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu.

2. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” option and press ENTER to

display the Calibration Page.

3. At the message “Do You Know The Correct Elevation?” high-

light the “Yes” button and press ENTER If you don’t know the

elevation, select “No” to use the pressure option. If you don’t

know the pressure, select “No” to use the default GPS elevation.

Calibrate using Elevation

Calibrate using Pressure

4. On the number keyboard, use the ROCKER key to enter the

new elevation or pressure; then highlight “OK” and press

ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.

Data Fields

Two data ﬁelds support this page and can be programmed to display a

variety of data options: (For deﬁnitions of these options, see page 81.)

To program a data ﬁeld:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired data ﬁeld and

then press ENTER to open the data ﬁeld Options Menu.

Data Field Options List

Altimeter Data Fields

2. Use the ROCKER key to move Up or Down the menu to high-

light an option and press ENTER to place it in the data ﬁeld.

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The Mark Waypoint Page

Using Waypoints

The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current

(or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint

and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location at any time.

To mark your current location as a waypoint:

Press and

hold the

ENTER/

ROCKER key

to display

the Mark

Waypoint

1. Press in and hold the ENTER key until the Mark Waypoint Page

appears.

2. To change the name of the waypoint, use the ROCKER key to

highlight the waypoint name ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the

on-screen keypad. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select

a name for the waypoint. If you choose a name that has already

been used, a “Waypoint Already Exists” message appears.

Mark Waypoint Page

3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the

ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the

waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart.

4. To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List, high-

light “OK” and press ENTER.

5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the

QUIT button to cancel.

Symbols Chart

Custom Symbol

Custom Waypoint Symbols

At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom

waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the

Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage

transfer program. From there, the xImage help ﬁles provide instructions

for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.

Naming a Waypoint

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To create a waypoint with the map panning arrow:

Using Waypoints

1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map

pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there

is information in the mapping database for that location it

highlights momentarily and display a name or address.

2. Press ENTER to display the information page. With the

Information Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button at the

bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to the

Find Menu Waypoints List.

If the map selected does not contain any information, a mes-

sage appears, stating “No map information at this point. Do

you want to create a user waypoint here?” Select “Yes” and

press ENTER to display a new waypoint page.

Map Item selected as a

Information Page for a

Map Point with Data

Waypoint

Averaging a Waypoint Location

A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy, but

only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it.

To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time:

1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed, high-

light the on-screen “Avg” button and press ENTER to average.

3. Select “Average Location” and press ENTER to display the

Average location Page. It begins to average automatically.

Average Location Page

Mark Waypoint Page

4. Highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER when desired.

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Editing a Waypoint

Using Waypoints

A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and

edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation

or to delete it. Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.

To edit a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint informa-

tion page.

2. Make changes as required by highlighting each ﬁeld using the

waypoint symbol chart and alpha/numeric keypad to enter new

data.

Waypoint

Symbols Chart

3. Press the QUIT key to close and save the changes.

Delete Button

To delete a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint informa-

tion page.

2. Highlight the “Delete” button at the bottom of the page and

press ENTER. Answer “Yes” to the pop-up prompt and press

ENTER to delete.

Alpha-Numeric Keypad

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To move a Waypoint on the Map Page:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the

desired waypoint (refer to page 36).

Using Waypoints

2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and

Original

Location

press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map.

3. Press ENTER again to place a “Move” marker next to the

waypoint.

New

Location

4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired

location on the map and release to place it there. Then press

ENTER.

Projecting a Waypoint

Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.)

allows you to establish a new waypoint that is a certain bearing and

distance away from that map item.

Moving a Waypoint

To project a waypoint:

1. Select an item from the Find Menu and display the Information

Page.

2. Press the FIND key to display the Options Menu and select

“Project Waypoint.”

3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page.

4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in

the appropriate ﬁelds at the bottom of the page and press the

QUIT key to save and exit.

Project Waypoint

Page

Projected Waypoint on

the Map

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Using the Find Menu

Using Find

The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities

and Exits, which are included in the eTrex Vista C basemaps. If you have

downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional

map detail, you can search for Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersec-

tions. If you download BlueChart^®data,* you can ﬁnd detailed Marine

items such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages.

If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available.

Waypoints and Geocache Points are items you can create and add to the

Find Menu.

Press and

hold the

MENU/FIND

key to display

the Find

Searching for a map item is simpliﬁed because the map database is

separated into groups, which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page.

Find Menu

• When you access a Find group list, by default it contains only those

items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active).

Auto Ordering Option places the last

selected category at the top of the page.

• To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can

use the “Recent Finds” group, which contains a list of 50 last found

items of all categories.

Find By Name

Option

The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique

search options such as “Find By Name,” “Find Nearest,” “Select Symbol”

(for Waypoints), “Change Reference” (by moving the map Panning Arrow

to a new location), “Nearest Containing” (a key word you enter) and “Select

Category” (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using

these options can effectively shorten your search.

Options Menu

for groups with

Sub-Categories

Options Menu

for Waypoints

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Searching for a location using Find By Name

If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By

Name search option may be the easiest method of searching.

Using Find

Nearest

Points

To ﬁnd a location using Find By Name:

1. Press the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type

of item you want to search for and press ENTER to display the

page. Or, if you want to search the entire item database, select

“All Points of Interest.”

“Finding” icon

displays while

searching

3. Press the MENU key to select “Find By Name.”

4. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to operate the keypad

at the base of the display and begin to enter the name of the

location, the list of items changes to a match your character

entry. If there are six or less matches, the keyboard closes auto-

matically.

Find Points By

Name

5. Highlight your selection and press ENTER to view its informa-

tion page.

Searching for a location using Recent Finds

The Recent Finds Page saves your most recent searches in a list with the

last found location at the top. When the list if full, the oldest is deleted.

Pressing and holding

the FIND key with Find

Menu displayed will

take you to this page.

To return to a recently found item:

1. With the Find Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to high-

light the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to display the List.

2. Use the ROCKER key to select the list item you want view and

press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.

Options Menu

Recent Finds List

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Using the Find Item Information Page

Using Find

When you select a Find item and press the ENTER key, an Informa-

tion Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page

contains the following information:

• A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned).

• An information field (if a waypoint, information you add, if a map

item, an address or other description).

Select

as a

destination

• Location coordinates, if the item is a waypoint.

• Elevation and depth, if a waypoint.

• Direction and distance from current location or the map pointer.

At the bottom of the page are three on-screen buttons, these buttons

will appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find

item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint.

Information Page

for a Waypoint

• If selecting an item as a destination, the buttons display as follows:

Delete - remove from the Waypoints list.

Map - display on the Map Page.

Select

as a

point on a

Route or

Track

Go To - start a Go To navigation.

• If selecting an item to add to a list of points, the three buttons

display as:

Save - save as a waypoint.

Map - display on the Map Page.

Use - insert into a list of points on a route.

Information Page

for a Map Item

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The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for

using a Find Item as a tool for navigation.

Using Find

To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu:

1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the

MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option and press

ENTER to activate.

• Average Location - Used when marking

waypoints only, it samples a waypoint loca-

tion over time and averages the result for a more

accurate position reference.

Mark Waypoint Informa-

tion Page Options include

“Average Location”

(Refer to page 28 for detailed information on

Location Averaging)

• Project Waypoint - Create a new waypoint by

entering a bearing and distance from this point.

(Refer to page 30 for detailed instructions.)

• Find Near Here - Returns you to the Find

Menu, where you can search for map items near this point.

Mark Waypoint and Find Map

Database Item Information Page

Options

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• View Sun and Moon -

View the Sun and Moon tables

for this item location.

Using Find

• Change Reference - Point to a new

location on the map Page using the

Panning Arrow and press ENTER.

(Refer to page 71 for detailed

information about the Sun and

Moon Tables.)

• View Hunt and Fish -

View the Hunt and Fish tables

for this item location.

(Refer to page 72 for detailed

information about the Hunt and

Fish Tables.)

• Set Proximity - Program an alarm to

sound when you are within a speci

fied radius of an item defined by the

Information Page.

• Map Information -

Display information about the

map that the item originated

from.

(Refer to the Section on Proximity

Waypoints on page 67 for detailed

information.)

(Refer to page 86 of the Appen-

dix for information about

downloading detailed maps.)

• Add To Route - Include this item on a

New Route or add it to an existing route.

(See “Using Routes” page 49 for details.)

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Searching for a Waypoint

Using Find

The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved

waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alpha/numerical order and are also

identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types. Waypoints

can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route.

To ﬁnd a Waypoint:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoint icon and press ENTER to display the

Waypoints List.

Find Waypoint

Options

3. Use the ROCKER key to scroll up and down the list to ﬁnd a

waypoint. If the list is large, you can press the MENU key to

display a list of search options.

“Find By Name” allows you to enter the name of the waypoint

in a search ﬁeld.

“Find Nearest” allows you to list only those waypoints near

your current location.

“Select Symbol” allows you to search for only those waypoints

of a speciﬁc type.

Find Waypoints List

Waypoint Information Page

Waypoint

Name and

Symbol

Enter a

notation

using the

on-screen

keypad

Waypoint

Location

Coordinates

“Change Reference” allows you to use the Panning Arrow to

select a point on the map other than your current location.

Distance and

Direction from

Current Location

4. Once you ﬁnd a waypoint, press ENTER to view the Waypoint

Information Page. You can edit the data or select “Go To” to

navigate to the waypoint.

Elevation

Navigate to

a Waypoint

Location

Remove

Waypoint

from List

View Waypoint on

Map Page

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Searching for a Geocache

Using Find

The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache

locations that you have created using the eTrex Vista C or downloaded

from your computer. A geocache location is actually a waypoint with

a special geocache symbol assigned to separate it from others on the

waypoints list. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to

“Geocache Setup” instruction on page 62 or visit the Garmin website at,

www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60C/.

Options

To ﬁnd a Geocache:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

Find Geocache List

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Geocache icon and press

ENTER to display the Geocache List. You can display either

found geocaches or those that have not been found.

Information Page

3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache in the

list and press ENTER to display the information page.

4. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to navigate to

the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the

Compass Page changes to “Geocache Navigation” mode and

any additional information about downloaded cache location is

displayed in the comment ﬁeld.

Use the Found

Note: When you find a geocache, the unit marks the cache as found,

logs an entry into the calendar and provides an option that, when acti-

vated, shows the next nearest cache.

button when you

reach a geocache

Use the Data

button for infor-

mation about a

geocache

“Find Next” Option

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Searching for a City

Using Find

The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the

mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed

mapping data).

Find Cities

List

To ﬁnd a city:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to select the ‘Cities’ option, then press

ENTER to display the ﬁnd by ‘Nearest’ list of cities.

3. Use the Options Menu to ﬁnd a city “By Name,” ﬁnd by “Near-

est Containing,” use “Select Map” to select a different map to

search from or “Chance Reference” from your current location

using the Map Pointer.

Cities Options

Select Maps

Options

4. If using ﬁnd “By Name,” begin spelling the name of the city by

using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters

to deﬁne the name, a match list displays. Scroll through the list

to ﬁnd the city you want. If using “Nearest Containing” use the

keyboard to enter a key word to display a list of cities contain-

ing that word.

City

Information

Page

5. Use the ROCKER key to select the desired city from the list and

then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that city.

6. With the Information Page displayed, you can select “Go To,”

“Map,” or “Save” options.

City Page

Options

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Searching for an Interstate Exit

Using Find

The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate

Exits.

To search for Exits:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.

2. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER. A list

of exits nearest to you displays. The title box indicates the

interstate highway which is served by the exits. Two ﬁelds at the

bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit.

Options

Menus

3. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. Press ENTER

to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains

the exit description with a list of available services near that

exit along with the distance and bearing ﬁelds.

Find Exits List

4. Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and high-

light a selection from the list.

5. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected

service.

The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service,

its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available.

Exit Information Page

Exit Services Info Page

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Searching for an Address

Using Find

The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you

have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street

name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in

the map database.

To ﬁnd an Address:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the

‘Find Addresses’ page.

3. If your unit has a GPS ﬁx, the “Region” ﬁeld at the top of the

page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter

Number> ﬁeld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary,

as the database has information for the entire region. You can

enable the “City Filter” option if you want to select a city to

reduce the possible number of address matches.

Search Options

Find Addresses Search

Page

4. Enter the Street Number “<Enter Number>” using the on-

screen keypad. Select “OK” to enter the number.

5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen

keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match

on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the

core name instead of “E,” “W,” etc., to make the search faster.

6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and

press ENTER to display the Information Page.

Find Address Matches

Address Information

Page

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Searching for an Intersection

Using Find

The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersec-

tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street

names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections

in the map database.

To ﬁnd an Intersection:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the

“Find Intersections” search page.

3. If your unit has a GPS ﬁx, the “Region” ﬁeld at the top of the

page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter

Street 1> ﬁeld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary,

as the database has information for the entire region. You can

enable the “City Filter” option is you want to select a city to

reduce the possible number of intersection matches.

Options

Intersections Search Page

4. With <Enter Street 1> highlighted, follow instructions in step 6

of the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>.

5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen

keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match

on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the

core name instead of “E,” “W,” etc., to make the search move

faster.

6. When done a list of matches appears below. Select one and

press ENTER to display the Information Page.

Intersection Info Page

Intersection Matches

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Searching for a Point of Interest

Using Find

You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby

restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you

must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this

feature, otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options,

are not functional.

To ﬁnd a point of interest:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight a desired “Points of Interest” icon and then press

ENTER to display the list of nearest points.

Find POI Topic List

3. Press the MENU key to choose from search options or choose

“Select Category” to narrow your search.

4. Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER

to display the Information Page for that item.

Search Method

Select Category

If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain,

only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search

using the “Find Nearest” method. If you search using the “By Name”

method, then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database is

displayed, with the closest to your current location listed first.

Category List

POI Information Page

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The Main Menu

The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence. Use the

ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page.

• Satellite - This feature allows you to observe the status of overhead GPS satellites.

• Trip Computer - This feature provides a variety of useful travel and navigation data.

• Mark - This feature allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint.

• Find - This feature provides a method for searching for map items in the unit’s basemap.

• Tracks - This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements (track log).

• Routes - Allows you to create a list of points that you wish to navigate to in a speciﬁc order and save it for later use.

• Highway - A useful graphic perspective for navigating a route.

• Setup - Controls the settings for many of the unit operating system features.

• Proximity - Activates an alarm for a deﬁned radius around a speciﬁed waypoint.

• Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access and waypoint association.

• Alarm Clock - Allows you to use the eTrex Vista C as an Alarm Clock.

• Calculator - A standard or scientiﬁc calculator for measurement conversions, etc.

• Stopwatch - A multi-featured stopwatch.

• Sun & Moon - Sunrise and sunset times, moon phases and sun and moon positions for any given date and time.

• Hunt & Fish - A table of time frames for best hunting and ﬁshing opportunities for any given location and date.

• Games - A series of challenging games, some incorporating GPS navigation.

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Using the Trip Computer Page

The Trip Computer Page

The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel

data that is useful when navigating long distances. It indicates your cur-

rent speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other statistics useful

for navigation.

Select

“Change

Data Fields”

or press the

ROCKER key

to highlight

a ﬁeld you

want to

You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal

requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type

of data to display is done in the same manner as for the data ﬁelds on the

Map Page. (See page 11 for details.)

change.

If you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is avail-

able. If you want to view signiﬁcant trip data at a glance, you can use the

“Big Numbers” option, which shows fewer ﬁelds with larger displays.

Options Menu

Before each trip, be certain to reset the trip information by highlight-

ing “Reset” from the options menu and pressing ENTER.

The Reset Page offers options for resetting

trip computer data, clearing the Track Log

and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and

Routes. This page allows you select individual

items, select all and unselect all. Once your

selections are made, highlight the “Apply”

button and press ENTER. Answer “OK” to

the Yes/Cancel prompt and press ENTER to

complete the reset.

Big Numbers

Option

Selecting the “Restore Defaults” option

will return the page to factory settings.

Reset Page

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Using a Track Log

Using Tracks

The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you

travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains informa-

tion about points along its path, including time, position and elevation.

Use a Track Log do the following:

• Record your movements for a given time and place and save it.

• Measure the area of any space you encompass with a track.

• Retrace your path in either direction.

To create a Track Log:

1. Press and release the QUIT key until the Main Menu displays.

Then use the ROCKER key to highlight the Tracks icon.

Tracks Page with Saved Track Log

Options Menu

2. Press ENTER to display the Tracks Page. The page contains On

and Off buttons to activate or cancel the Track Log and a Track

Log meter which displays the percentage of track log space used.

3. Beneath the Track Log ﬁeld are four on-screen buttons to

“Setup” a track log, “Clear” the track log, “Save” a track log,

and activate the “TracBack^®” feature for the current log.

4. To setup a track log, highlight the “Setup” button and press

ENTER to display the Setup page. Check ”Wrap When Full,” to

continue recording when full by overwriting the oldest data with

new.

Track Log Setup Page

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5. Highlight the “Record Method” ﬁeld and press ENTER to display

the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made

of a series of points that deﬁne your path of travel, they can

be placed a speciﬁed “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time”

interval you specify. The “Auto” option allows you choose from

ﬁve intervals.

Using Tracks

6. Next, set the interval for setting track points. You can choose

from distance, time or frequency values.

When completed, press the QUIT key to return to the Track Log Page.

To save a Track Log:

1. With the Tracks Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button and

press ENTER. You will be asked “Do You Want To Save the Entire

Track?”. If you select “Yes,” a “Saving Track” message appears

followed by the Saved Track Page. The new saved track is a

representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.

Saved Track Page

2. If you select “No,” a map showing the entire track appears and

prompts “Select the beginning point for the saved track.” Use

the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the

track line that you want to become the beginning of the Saved

Track and press ENTER.

Saved Track

on Map

Select Track

Ending Point

3. The next prompt asks you, “Select the ending point for the saved

track.” Use the Panning Arrow to identify a point on the track

that you want as the End Point and press ENTER. A “Saving

Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

(cont. on following page)

Select Track Beginning Point

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4. The Saved Track Page allows you to rename the track, view the

track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the

track (an area is deﬁned even if the track is open ended), and

specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page

(Show On Map). On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page

allow you to save the track (OK), delete, view it on the Map, and

navigate the track back to any point along the track (TracBack).

Using Tracks

To view a Track on the Map:

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log

displayed, highlight the Map button and press ENTER to display

the Map Page.

2. A map showing the entire track appears with Begin and End

markers. Any User Waypoints added to the Track are displayed as

well.

Saved Track on the Map Page

Saved Track Page

Area Calculation

Option

To calculate the area of a Track:

1. With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On, press

the MENU key, highlight the Area Calculation option and press

ENTER.

2. Press ENTER to start the calculation as you begin to move and

deﬁne the area’s boundaries. The page now displays a Stop

button.

Start

Calculation

Stop Calculation

3. When you have completed deﬁning the area, press ENTER to

display the page with a Save button.

4. Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks List.

Save Calculated Track

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Track Profiles

Using Tracks

A Track Elevation Profile can be created from any saved track. A Track

Profile page displays when you select “Profile.” Digital Elevation Models

(DEM) maps can also be used to create track profiles. See page 86 for

more information about MapSource U.S. Topo 24K maps.

View Proﬁle

Page Option

o view a Track Proﬁle:

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the Track displayed, press the

MENU key to display the Proﬁle option.

2. Then press ENTER to display the Track Proﬁle.

The beginning of the track is marked by a ﬂag and you can scroll

across the proﬁle by pressing the left ROCKER key arrow.

As you scroll the proﬁle, the elevation for each point on the

proﬁle is displayed at the top of the page and the distance from

the Start point and the End Point is displayed at the bottom.

Track Proﬁle Page

3. At any point along the proﬁle, you can press ENTER to display

that point on the map.

4. Press the MENU key to use “Zoom Ranges” and “Hide Sym-

bols” options.

Zoom Ranges Page

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o use the TracBack feature:

Using Tracks

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log

displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to

display the TracBack Page.

2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted

to select the point you want to TracBack to. Use the ROCKER key

to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and

press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.

TracBack

Route

Options

3. Select either “Follow Road” to route back to the selected point using

available roadways or “Follow Track” to retrace your original path of

travel. Highlight the “Don’t ask Again” option and press ENTER if

you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack.

4. When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the

ﬁrst turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in

the direction of the ﬁrst turn. When you reach the ﬁrst turn, the

display will provide direction to the next turn, and so on, until

you have reached your destination.

TracBack Page

5. To exit a TracBack, press the MENU key and select “Stop Navigation.”

To create a User Waypoint on a Saved Track:

1. With a saved track displayed on the map, use the ROCKER key

to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track that you

want to mark as a user waypoint. Press ENTER to display the

Mark Waypoint Page.

Active Tracback Following the Track

2. Customize the user waypoint if desired as explained on page 27,

then highlight the “OK” button and press ENTER to save.

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Creating and Using a Route

Using Routes

With routes, you can create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead

you to your ﬁnal destination. The eTrex Vista C stores 50 routes, with up to

250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modiﬁed from the Routes

Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu. More com-

plex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and

then transferred to the unit memory. Auto-Routes which are generated when

you select “Go To” for a Find item, map item or waypoint cannot be saved.

Options

Indicates

Active Route

To create and save a route:

1. Access the “Routes” page from the Main Menu. The page has a

“New” button, an “Active” button and a list of saved routes.

List of Saved Routes

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “New” button and press

ENTER to display the route Setup Page.

Active Route Page

when Off Road

3. With an empty row (dashed) in the route list highlighted, press

ENTER to display the Find Menu.

4. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the

Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the

selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, etc. Highlight

the on-screen ‘Use’ button and press ENTER to place it on the

Route Waypoint List.

5. To add more waypoints to the route, repeat the process in Steps

3 and 4. You can rename the route if desired.

6. Press QUIT to save it to the Saved Routes list, highlight the

“Navigate” button and press ENTER to navigate.

Route Setup Page

Active Route Page

when following roads

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Methods of navigating to a destination:

Using Routes

• When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a

User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the eTrex Vista C creates

a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that

location.

Direct Line Navigation

• When you press the “Navigate” button on a Route page, the eTrex

Vista C creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or

Find Menu items, with the last being your destination. It navigates

directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route a turn

page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn. You can

view the turns at any time by pressing the ROCKER key Up or

Down arrows while the route is active.

Go To (Distance)

Navigation from Waypoint to

Waypoint

• These two navigation methods change when you select the “Follow

Roads” option from the Routing Setup Page. Both Go To navigation

and point to point routing become routes that use roads.

The routes use existing roadways (either those in the basemap or

from downloaded detail mapping) to automatically calculate a route

to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the active route

page and is preceded by a guidance message with a graphic display

of the turn.

Manual Routing

Navigation using Existing

Roadways

If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a

message appears to advise you.

Auto Routing

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Navigating a Route

Using Routes

After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately.

When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic

view of turns in the route displays as you approach each one. Using the

“Follow Roads” option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number

of turns and displays an Active Route page with a list of turns. If you

selected the “Off Road” option you can view only the list of points for a route

from the Active Route Page. (See Routing Setup on page 61.)

This ﬁeld

changes to red

at the second

warning beep,

when you are

about to reach

the turning

To preview the turns for an Active Route:

1. From the Routes Page, highlight the route from the Routes list

and press ENTER to display the Route Page for the route.

point.

Preview of Turn 4 of 9 Turns on a

Route

2. Highlight the “Navigate” button and press ENTER to begin

navigation and display the route on the Map Page.

3. To view the list of turns on the route, press the QUIT key to

display the Active Route Page. The view any individual turn on

the list, use the ROCKER key to highlight it and press ENTER.

4. The page displays the turn and guidance text and a small ﬁeld

at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total

turns in the route. To scroll through all turn previews, use the

ROCKER key Up and Down arrows. To exit the preview page,

press the QUIT key.

5. To stop navigating, select “Stop Navigation” from the Map or

Compass Page and press ENTER.

List of Turns for an Active Route

using the “Follow Roads” option

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Route Options

Using Routes

To delete the route:

Saved Routes

Options

1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press

the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. To clear the saved routes list, select “Delete All Routes” and

press ENTER. A prompt displays, asking “Do you really want to

delete all routes?” Select “Yes” and press ENTER.

To change the Off-Road Transition for a route:

1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press

the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. To select a method for advancing the route to the next point

on the route, select “Off Road Transition” and press ENTER to

display the Off Route Transition Page.

3. Highlight the Route Leg Transition ﬁeld and press ENTER to

display the list of options. Select ”Auto,” “Manual” or “Dis-

tance.”

Route Leg Transition

Options

Route on the map will

transition to the next

leg point when you are

within a 1 mile radius of

that point.

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Using the Route Detail Page Options:

To remove all waypoints:

1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

Using Routes

Route Detail

Page

2. Highlight the “Remove All” option and press ENTER. At the

Route Waypoint

Options Menu

prompt, select “Yes.”

To reverse the route:

With the Options Menu displayed, highlight the “Reverse

Route” option and press ENTER.

To create a vertical proﬁle of the route:

(Available only if Garmin MapSource DEM map data is used. See page 86 for details.)

Select “Proﬁle” and press ENTER to display the route proﬁle.

To copy the route:

Highlight the “Copy Route” option and press ENTER. The

copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the

same but followed by a numeral 1.

Options Menu

To delete the route:

Select “Delete” and press ENTER. At the prompt, select “Yes.”

To change the route data ﬁelds:

Select “Change Data Fields” and press ENTER to display a list

of data ﬁeld options. (See page 11 for detailed information).

To restore default settings for the route:

Select “Restore Defaults” and press ENTER.

To modify a waypoint on a Route Detail Page:

Select the waypoint from the list of waypoints and press ENTER

to access the Route Waypoint Options Menu.

Route Vertical Proﬁle using

U.S. Topo 24K DEM mapping data

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The Highway Page

When you are navigating a route, the Highway Page can guide you to

the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user-

selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to

next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the method of

selection is the same as for the Compass Page and is explained in detail

on page 19.

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by

point to your final destination. Your 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 point. Five scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the

highway.

Highway Page with an

Active Route

To navigate using the Highway Page:

1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main

Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway

graphic.

Highway Page

Options Menu

2. Press the MENU key to display the options menu. You can do

the following:

Stop Navigation/Resume Navigation, Recalculate, Conﬁgure

Data Fields from four to three with a destination guidance

message, Change the Data Fields or restore Defaults to factory

settings.

Data Field

Display Options

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The Setup Menu

The Setup Menu allows you to customize the eTrex Vista C to your

personal preferences. Each setup page is identified by an icon. Highlight

an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page.

These setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can

be changed to meet your requirements. All setup features have been set

to default settings at the factory. It is not necessary to set up each feature

unless you desire a different option.

To access the Setup Menu:

1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER.

Setup Menu

2. With the Setup Menu displayed, select the feature you wish to

modify and press ENTER.

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System Setup

The System Setup Page allows you to choose from four modes of GPS

operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 90), designate a battery type,

choose a display text language, and choose what happens when the eTrex

Vista C is disconnected from an external power source.

To change a System Setup feature:

1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature ﬁeld

and setup options.

2. With an option for a ﬁeld highlighted, press ENTER to select.

To view the software version, press MENU and

select “Software Version.”

System Setup Page and Options

Display Setup

The Display Setup Page allows you to select a screen display color

scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and

the level of brightness, which can significantly save battery power.

To change a Display Setup feature:

Color Scheme

Options

1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature ﬁeld

and setup options menus.

Brightness

Level

Selector

2. With an option for a feature ﬁeld highlighted, press ENTER to

select. Use the ROCKER key to slide the brightness level selec-

tor up or down.

Backlight

Timeout

Options

Display Setup Page

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Tones Setup

The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a

variety of unit features.

Tones Sound

when high-

lighted

To use the Tones Setup feature:

1. Access the Tones Setup Page.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you

want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu.

3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER. As you move

Check the

“Mute” box

to turn tones

off

down the list each different tone sounds.

Page Sequence Setup

The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main

Pages, or add pages when you cycle the QUIT key. If you add a page to

the sequence, it longer appears in the Main Menu.

Page Sequence Setup

To move, insert or remove a page:

1. Access the Page Sequence Setup Page.

2. To move a page in the order, highlight the page and press

ENTER. Select “Move,” then move Up or Down until the

desired position is displayed and press ENTER.

Options

3. To insert a new page, highlight the page you wish to insert the

new page before in the order and press ENTER. Select “Insert”,

then choose a page from the displayed list and press ENTER.

Restores

to original

setting

Adds all

pages to

the list

4. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select

“Remove” and press ENTER.

Page Sequence Setup Page

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Using the Map Setup Feature

The map display for your eTrex Vista C can be customized. A factory

set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be

satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages allow

you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling

map orientation, text size, track display, map item display, detailed map

data display and more. It is suggested that you wait until you are more

familiar with the operation of your unit before deciding what features you

want to customize.

Map Setup

To customize the Map Page display:

1. To access the Map Setup Pages, press the MENU key with the

Map Page displayed.

2. Scroll down the menu to the “Setup Map”

option and then press ENTER to display the

Map Setup Page. At the top of the page are

icons for each setup page.

The “General Settings” Map Setup Page

Many of the Setup fea-

tures use the same type of

option lists: Off/On, Most

to Least, Small to Large, a

scale from 20 feet to 500

miles and a keypad for

numerical data entry.

3. Use the ROCKER key to move from icon to

icon when selecting a map setup page and

to move up and down to the feature ﬁelds on

each page.

Numeric

Keypad

The Map Setup

Options Menu

4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press the ENTER key to

display the list of options for that feature. Each Map Setup Page

has a menu of general options. This menu can be accessed by

pressing the MENU key with the page displayed.

allows you to quickly

restore map settings.

Max Zoom

Options

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Map Setup - General Settings

Map Setup

The ﬁrst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page.

Use this page to select the map orientation. “Below” sets the map scale

at which the Track Up feature displays; all scales above that revert to

the North Up map orientation. “Auto Zoom” changes the map scale

to include the beginning and ending points of a route. “Detail” selects

the degree of map detail displayed. You can lock the Position Arrow to

display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position

accuracy.

The “General Settings” Map Setup Page

The “Tracks Settings” Map Setup Page

The “Points Settings” Map Setup Page

Map Setup - Tracks Settings

The second page of the Map Setup feature is Tracks Settings. You can

change maximum zoom settings for viewing saved tracks and active track

logs. You can set the number of track points for recording a track and

select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track.

Map Setup - Points Settings

The third page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map

scale at which various map features display. You turn off the display, set it

to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles.

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Map Setup - Text Settings

Map Setup

The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page.

Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map

Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large.

Map Setup - Information Settings

This page of the Map Setup feature displays a list of MapSource

maps you have downloaded such as topographic, marine charts, and

MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use the ROCKER key

to highlight the desired map then press ENTER to show it on the map

display or turn it off.

The “Text Settings” Map Setup Page

Pressing the MENU key displays list of options for managing these maps.

Map Information Options Menu

The “Map Information” Map Setup Page

Map Setup - Marine Settings

The last page of the Map Setup is the Marine Settings Page. Use this

page to control the display of marine chart items when using downloaded

marine charts (i.e. MapSource BlueChart^®marine mapping data).

The “Marine Settings” Map Setup Page

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Routing Setup

The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how routing func-

tions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and

methods of navigation.

To Use Routing Setup Options:

1. Access the Routing Setup Page.

2. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted” if you

want to be asked to choose one of the other two options

(“Follow Road” or “Off Road”) each time a route is being

calculated. Otherwise, the chosen method is always used for

navigation.

Routing

Setup

Options

Routing Setup Page

3. If you chose “Follow Road” then the “Follow Road Method”

ﬁeld will offer a similar choice of “Prompted,” “Faster Time” or

“Shorter Distance.”

4. If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to display just before

each turn on the route, select “On” from the “Next Turn Pop-

Up“ ﬁeld.

5. When using the “Follow Road” guidance method, select the

Follow Road Options button and press ENTER to choose from

a page of options.

Calculation

Method

Options

Follow Road Options

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Geocache Setup

The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden

at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website www.garmin.com, for

details and directions for downloading geocache locations from the internet.

To use the Geocache Setup feature:

1. Access the Geocache Setup Page.

2. Highlight the symbols ﬁelds and press ENTER to change the

default geocache symbols. Select “Yes” or “No” for Calendar

entry when found.

Waypoint

Symbols List

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical geo-

cache stations on public or private land, be certain you are not in viola-

tion of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties.

Marine Setup

The Marine Setup Page allows you to activate alarms for maritime

navigation.

To use the Marine Setup feature:

1. Access the Marine Setup Page.

2. Highlight the box in front of each ﬁeld to activate the desired

alarm and press ENTER.

Speed

Filter

3. Highlight the ﬁeld adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER

and use the Number Keypad to enter the value for each alarm.

Highlight “OK” and press ENTER to close.

Options

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Time Setup

The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your

geographic location.

To use the Time Setup feature:

To set the

UTC Offset

for Other

Time Zones,

see page

87.

1. Access the Time Setup Page.

2. Highlight the Time Format ﬁeld and press ENTER to choose

from 12 or 24 (Military Time) hour formats.

3. Highlight the Time Zone ﬁeld and press ENTER to choose the

correct zone for your location. If you selected “Other,” you must

enter the correct Universal Time Coordinate for your location.

Refer the UTC Chart on page 87.

Time Zone

Options

4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of “Yes,” “No” and “Auto.”

Units Setup

The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement

for your eTrex Vista C.

To use the Units Setup feature:

There are

Options

Menus for

each data

ﬁeld.

1. Access the Units Setup Page.

2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various

units ﬁelds and select the desired units from the lists displayed.

For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map

Datums, refer to page 88 in the Appendix.

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Heading Setup

The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading

display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading.

Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc-

ing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

Heading Setup

To use the Heading Setup feature:

Display

Options

1. Access the Heading Setup Page.

2. Highlight the Display ﬁeld, press ENTER and select from Cardi-

nal Letters, Degrees or Mils to display the heading value.

North

Reference

Options

3. Highlight the North Reference ﬁeld, press ENTER and select

from True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User Grid North.

4. Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching.

See page 15.

Time Delay

Options

Calibration Setup

The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass

and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation.

To calibrate the Compass:

1. Access the Calibration Setup Page.

2. Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the

Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 16.

To calibrate the Altimeter:

Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter Calibra-

tion Page and follow instructions on page 25.

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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.

Altimeter Setup

To set up the Altimeter:

1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page.

2. Highlight the “Auto Calibration” ﬁeld and press ENTER to

select from On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS.

Saves every

15 minutes

when the unit

is powered

Off.

3. Highlight the Barometer Mode ﬁeld and press ENTER to select

“Variable Elevation” (used when you are moving) or “Fixed

Elevation” (used when you are stationary. This allows the

Altimeter to function as a standard barometer). Elevation

trip data is not recorded when in the Fixed Elevation mode.

Barometer Mode Options

4. Highlight the Pressure Trend Recording ﬁeld and press ENTER

to select a method for saving pressure trend data.

To manually calibrate the Altimeter:

1. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” button and press ENTER

to display the Calibrate Altimeter Page. You can calibrate the

Altimeter using one of three methods:

Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable source

for determining the elevation for your current location. Topo-

graphic maps, scientiﬁc altimeters, etc. can be used.

Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable source

for determining the accurate barometric pressure at your cur-

rent location. Scientiﬁc barometer, data from a weather station

in proximity to your location, etc.

Enter the correct

elevation

Enter the correct

barometric pressure

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Altimeter Setup

Allow the GPS Receiver to deter-

mine the elevation: the GPS receiver

estimates the current elevation when

determining its location. The accur-

racy will vary depending on the posi-

tion (telemetry) of satellites overhead.

It won’t be as accurate as an elevation

entered from a known source, but is

sufﬁcient for most navigation applica-

tions.

Use the elevation deter-

mined by the GPS receiver

2. When ﬁnished, a Completed or Failed

message appears.

Calibration Complete

Press ENTER

Calibration Failed

Press ENTER and retry

Welcome Page Setup

The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message on the

Welcome Page (the first page to display when you turn the unit on).

1. Access the Welcome Page Setup Page.

2. Use the keypad at the base of the screen to enter your welcome

message. Use the ROCKER key to move between characters

and press ENTER to select them.

Text and

Number

Keypad

3. When ﬁnished, highlight “OK” on the keypad and press ENTER

to close.

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Proximity Waypoints

The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that

have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps

you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous.

To use the Proximity Waypoint feature:

1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by

highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER.

2. With the Name ﬁeld highlighted, press ENTER to display the

Find Menu. (See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.)

Use the

ENTER key

Number

Keypad

to Review or

Remove an

entry.

3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other

group of map points and press ENTER to display the Informa-

tion Page for that item.

Proximity Waypoints List

4. Highlight the “Use” button at the bottom of the page and press

ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints

Page.

Press the

Menu key

to Clear the

Entire List

5. Next use the ROCKER key to highlight the Radius ﬁeld if you

want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile.

6. Highlight the “Proximity Alarms” check box and press ENTER

to activate the alarm feature. When you trigger an alarm, a

tone will sound and a “Near Proximity Point” message appears.

When you move outside the set radius, a “Leaving Proximity

Point” message displays.

7. To remove or review a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all

waypoints from the list, press MENU and choose “Remove All.”

Selected Waypoint

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GPS Features

Calendar

The Calendar allows you to view the following for any given day and

location: Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities,

archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week

or month format display.

New Location

Options

To use the Calendar feature:

1. Access the Calendar from the Main Menu. The current week is

displayed.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the day you want. To add

waypoints, press ENTER to display the Page for that day.

Options

Calendar: Week Format

3. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. Highlight

“Add Point” and press ENTER to display the Find Feature

Menu.

4. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page.

(See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.) With the

Information Page for that point displayed, highlight the “Use”

button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the

Day Page.

5. To remove points from a Day Page press MENU to display the

Options Menu. Select “Remove Points” and press ENTER to

display the Remove Points Options List.

Remove Points

Options

Calendar: Day Format

Calendar: Month Format

6. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon or Hunt and

Fish data for a speciﬁc date and location, press the MENU key

and use the ROCKER key to make your choice.

Marked waypoints are automatically added to the Calendar.

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Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as

an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the

“Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes.

Alarm Clock

To set the Alarm Clock:

1. Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Alarm Time ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the

Number Keypad and set the desired alarm time.

3. Highlight the Alarm Mode ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the

On/Off switch.

4. Highlight the Alarm Beep ﬁeld and select the type of alarm tone

desired.

When you turn the alarm On, an “Alarm Set” message appears

and allows you to turn the unit Off. When the “Set Time”

arrives, the unit switches On and the alarm beeps. Press any key

to silence the alarm.

Calculator

The Calculator Feature allows you to use your eTrex Vista C as a calcu-

lator. You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and you can

choose from degrees or radians from the Options Menu.

Options

Menus

To use the Calculator:

1. Access the Calculator from the Main Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate the calculator.

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Stopwatch

This feature allows you to use the eTrex Vista C as a stopwatch, which

includes a lap timer. You can choose to have the unit record the lap time

based on distance.

Stopwatch

To start the stopwatch:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Start” ﬁeld and then

press ENTER.

To stop the stopwatch:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Stop” ﬁeld and press

ENTER.

To use the lap feature:

With the stopwatch running, use the ROCKER key to highlight

the “Lap” ﬁeld and then press ENTER.

Stopwatch Page

To reset the stopwatch:

With the stopwatch stopped, use the ROCKER key to highlight

the “Reset” ﬁeld and then press ENTER.

Lap Options

To time lap by distance:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then

press ENTER. Choose “Lap by Distance” and press ENTER. To

return to “Lap by Button Press,” repeat these same steps.

To set a lap distance value:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then

press ENTER. Choose “Set Lap Distance” and press ENTER.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the ﬁeld you wish to change

and then press ENTER. Enter the new value and press ENTER.

Setting Lap By Distance

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Sun and Moon

Sun and Moon Tables

The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of

the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be

displayed for any time, date and location on Earth.

The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and

moonset times for the selected time, date and location. On-screen buttons

allow you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop at a

given time/date. The button to the left animates the display of the sun

and moon. The center button animates more rapidly, showing the phases

of the moon. The right button stops animation.

Location

Options

To display sun and moon positions:

1. Access the Sun and Moon Page from the Main Menu.

2. To view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight

those ﬁelds and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad.

3. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the

Location ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the “New Location”

options menu and choose from the options shown.

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Hunt and Fish

Hunt and Fish Tables

The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best

times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location.

To display hunting and ﬁshing predictions:

1. Access the Hunt and Fish Page from the Main Menu. The cur-

rent date and location are displayed in the date and location

ﬁelds at the top of the page.

2. To view the predictions for a different date, highlight the Date

ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad.

3. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the

Location ﬁeld and press ENTER to display the “New Location”

options menu.

Hunt and Fish Page

Choose “Use Map” to select a point on the map using the

Panning Arrow. Then press ENTER to display the table for that

location. The Location ﬁeld now states “Map Location.”

Page Options Menu

Location Options Menu

Choose “Use Find Menu” to select a point from the Find

Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature

beginning on page 31. When a ﬁnd item has been selected,

highlight the “Use” button at the bottom of the item informa-

tion page and press ENTER. The Location ﬁeld now displays the

name of the ﬁnd item.

4. To return to the current date, press MENU and then ENTER.

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Games

GPS Enhanced Games

The eTrex Vista C provides games as an entertainment feature. Several

of these games employ GPS.

To select and play a game:

1.Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the

Games icon.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired game and press

ENTER to display a brief description prompt for the game.

Memory Race

This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you

move. To win the Memory Race, remember which square has which

symbol then clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets

together. Travel to each square, highlight “Open” at the bottom of the

screen and press ENTER to view the symbol. Press the QUIT key to stop

play.

Game

Board

Game Prompt

To 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.

Game Settings

Unopened Opened

2. Highlight “Start” and press ENTER to begin the game.

Symbol

3. Highlight “Re-Center” and press ENTER to place yourself back

in the middle of the game board.

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Virtua Maze

GPS Enhanced Games

This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at

a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags.

The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain.

The lower left corner displays the elapsed time. The Difficulty Level

determines how much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing less

of the maze makes the game more difficult.

HINT: Pressing the ENTER key and selecting “Cheat On” enables

a “cheat mode.” Enabling this mode penalizes you by five minutes and

count seconds by 10 instead of 2. Turn the cheat mode Off by pressing

the ENTER key.

Geko Smak

Geko Smak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece.

In measured rhythm, Gekos will appear on the screen. Before the Geko

disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack

the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an “!” mark displays above

the hammer. If not, just a hammer displays momentarily.

Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small fields are

roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields are 60 yards by 90 yards

(about the size of an American football field).

The difficulty levels are Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels deter-

mine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as

difficulty levels increase.

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Nibbons

GPS Enhanced Games

In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags

as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows. You 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 chase after you.

Gekoids

This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about

blasting gekoids. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only

when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, make certain to

make your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” rotates your ship

in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up.

Orient Map “Ship Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your

ship always points Up.

Press the ENTER key to start and blast away!

IMPORTANT WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games

(where you are moving about on a real playing field), use reasonable and

prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstruc-

tions or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games may distract

your attention from observing objects in your path.

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GPS Features

Beast Hunt

Non-Enhanced Game

Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some naviga-

tion skills. 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. At times you are transported to the next platform by

slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of several

difficulty levels and an extended or limited visibility option. When you

lose a game the screen will display the hazards, slides and warning plat-

forms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses.

To play Beast Hunt:

1. Select “Beast Hunt” from the Games Menu and press ENTER

to display the game prompt window.

2. Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difﬁculty

Options window. Make your choice and press ENTER to display

Visibility Options.

Game Symbols

3. Make a selection and press ENTER to begin the game.

4. Use the ROCKER key to jump from platform to platform.

Player

Pit Warning

When you land on a shaded platform, you are one or two steps

from the dragon, a platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you

fall into a pit you lose. If you jump into the dragon you lose, if

you shoot an arrow at where you think the dragon is, and miss

you lose.

Dragon Near

Pit

To defeat the dragon, use ENTER to place an arrow in a

shaded platform. Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to

shoot. Hit the dragon and you win.

Dragon

Aim Arrow

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Appendix

Accessories (Included with the Unit)

Accessories

Wrist Strap - Provides convenient method for carrying the unit.

USB Interface Cable

Provides connection to a PC for data transfer and auxiliary

power. Includes MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers.

Owner’s Manual - Start up instructions and detailed operation reference.

Quick Start Guide - Abbreviated overview of unit operation and reference.

USB Interface Cable and MapSource Trip and

Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers

(Install drivers before connecting USB Cable)

Auxillary Mount Adapter - Attaches to the Battery Cover to allow connection to

any of the Mounting Kits in the list below and shown on the following page.

Note: Refer to the list of accessories on the unit packaging.

Optional Accessories (Not included with the Unit)

Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Provides power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

Belt Clip - Attaches to the back of the unit and clips to belt or waistband.

Belt Clip with Caribiner - Same as above but includes a caribiner. (Not shown)

MapSource CD-ROMs - Allows transfer of detailed map data. (Not shown)

Carrying Case - Provides protection during transport of the unit. (Not shown)

Auto Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash.

Auxillary Mount Adapter

Belt Clip Assembly

Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat.

Cigarette Lighter Adapter

Suction Mount Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle windshield.

Bicycle Mount Kit - Allows installation on bicycle handlebar.

CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested

specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for

sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or

approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such

accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and

void the terms of the warranty. Using Garmin Accessories with

other manufacturer’s products is not recommended.

Note: The Mount Kits listed above are supplied with a battery cover and mounting

adapter designed for use with eTrex units without color displays. The battery cover

for the color display series is slightly larger and accepts the mounting adapter

provided with the unit (see installation instructions on the following page). Discard

the battery cover with mounting adapter provided in the mount kit, unless you also

have an eTrex with a monochromatic display which accepts that battery cover.

See your Garmin Dealer or website for availability.

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Appendix

Installing the Belt Clip, Auxillary Mount Adapter

and Carry Lanyard

Accessories

Back of eTrex Vista C

(Press tab to

release the Clip

Knob)

USB Power/Data Connector

(under weather cover)

Suction Mount Kit

Belt Clip Knob

(attaches to back of unit)

Auto Dash Mount Kit

Marine Mount Kit

Belt Clip

(attaches to belt or waistband)

Wrist Strap Installation

Auxiliary Mount Adapter

(Do not discard - attaches to back of

unit to connect to the mounting kits

shown to the left)

Bicycle Mount Kit

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Appendix

PHYSICAL

Speciﬁcations

Case:

Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-

60529 IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes)

Size:

4.2”H x 2.2”W x 1.2”D

Weight:

Display:

5.6 ounces (159 g) with batteries installed

1.3”W x 1.7”H, 256-color, high resolution,

transreﬂective TFT (176 x 220 pixels) Backlit

Antenna:

Built-in patch

Compass:

Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees¹, resoultion; 1 degree

Accuracy; +/- 10 feet¹, resolution; 1 foot

Six multifunction keys

Altimeter:

Keypad:

Operating Range:

5 to 158^oF (-15 to 70^oC)¹

PERFORMANCE

Receiver:

WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel

Acquisition Time:

Warm: Approximately 15 seconds

Cold: Approximately 45 seconds

AutoLocate^™: Approximately 2 minutes

Update Rate:

Once per second, continuous

eTrex Vista C

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GPS Accuracy

Appendix

Position:

Velocity:

< 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical²

0.05 meter/sec steady state

Speciﬁcations

DGPS Accuracy

Position:

Velocity:

3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical

0.05 meter/sec steady state

Dynamics:

Interfaces:

Performs to speciﬁcations to 6 g’s

Garmin Proprietary (USB)

Data Storage Life: Indeﬁnite: no memory battery required

Map Storage:

Internal; approximately 24 MB

POWER

Source:

Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable

Up to 20 hours (typical use)³

Battery Life:

Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

1. The temperature rating of the eTrex Vista C may exceed the usable range of some bat-

teries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

2. Can be subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed

Selective Availability (SA) Program when in effect.

3. Alkaline batteries lose a signiﬁcant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases.

Use Lithium batteries when operating the eTrex Vista C in below-freezing conditions.

Extensive use of screen backlighting, electronic compass and audible tones signiﬁcantly

reduce battery life.

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Appendix

The following list provides a brief description of each data field

option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to

your eTrex Vista C.

Data Field Options

Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of you GPS determined location.

Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.

Ascent-Average - The average vertical distance of ascents.

Ascent-Maximum - The Maximum ascent rate in feet per minute.

Ascent-Total - The total distance ascended.

Barometer - The calibrated current pressure.

Bearing - The compass direction from your current position to a destina-

tion point.

Course - The desired path of travel from your starting point to your destina-

tion point.

Depth - The depth of water from sonar NMEA input.

Descent-Average - The average vertical distance of descent.

Descent-Maximum - The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per

minute.

Descent-Total - The total distance descended.

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Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route.

Data Field Options

Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning to end, of

a route.

ETA - Next - The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your

route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

ETA - Destination - The estimated time of arrival at your destination, if

you maintain your current speed and course.

Elevation - The distance above or below mean sea level.

Elevation-Maximum - The highest elevation reached.

Elevation-Minimum - The lowest elevation reached.

Glide Ratio - The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to vertical dis-

tance.

Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend from your pres-

ent position and elevation to the destination’s elevation.

Heading - Your direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees

or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W).

Location (lat/lon) - Your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.

Location (selected) - Your current location described in the selected

units of measure (other than lat/lon).

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Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips.

Off Course - The distance off your direct course line, right or left.

Data Field Options

Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point

on a route.

Speed - Your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour,

kilometers per hour or knots.

Speed - Maximum - The maximum speed you have attained since the

Trip Computer was reset.

Speed - Moving Avg. - The average speed while your vehicle was

moving.

Speed - Overall Avg. - The average speed determined by both the

moving and stopped time and speed.

Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location.

Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location.

Time To Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final destina-

tion, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Time To Next - The estimated time enroute to the next point on your

route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

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Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24

hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time.

Data Field Options

To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course.

Trip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the Trip

Computer was reset.

Trip Time - Moving - The length of time your vehicle has been in

motion, since the Trip Computer was reset.

Trip Time - Stopped - The length of time that the vehicle has been

stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered On and tracking your

location (since the Trip Computer was reset).

Trip Time - Total - The total time the unit has been tracking since the

Trip Computer was reset.

Turn - The direction of, and distance to, the next turn on an active route.

Velocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon

your current speed and course of travel.

Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time.

Vertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to

a predetermined altitude.

Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced

to the eTrex Vista C is used to calculate your current speed over water.

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Appendix

Interfacing the eTrex Vista C

The eTrex Vista C is provided with interface connection to a PC using

the USB connector cable provided with the unit. Connection to your

computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin

MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and

tracks from the eTrex Vista C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource

User’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.

Connecting the eTrex Vista C

to a Computer

Lift Cover

Universal Serial

Bus (USB) Port

Before you begin communication between your PC and the eTrex

Vista C you must install the USB drivers contained in the MapSource Trip

and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM. Follow the installation instructions

provided with the CD-ROM and install the USB drivers.

o connect to your computer using the USB connector:

1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM pro-

vided with your eTrex Vista C on your PC. USB drivers, required

for USB interfacing to the eTrex Vista C are installed when you

run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until these driv-

ers have been installed (see note on page 3).

2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the eTrex Vista

C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the

matching port.

3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.

When connected to a PC, the USB cable provides auxiliary

power to the eTrex Vista C to conserve batteries.

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Appendix

Transferring MapSource Map Data

Downloading MapSource

Map Data

If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program

you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use to provide

your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability. The eTrex

Vista C accepts up to 24 MB of map data from most MapSource products. It

is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps into Garmin products.

Garmin MapSource

CD-ROM’s offer a variety of detailed mapping

data and navigation information.

You cannot view multiple types of MapSource data in the same loca-

tion at the same time (one displays over the other). When you leave a

MetroGuide area for example and enter the area of a topographic map,

the display will change to contour lines. The same is true when moving

from a topo map to a MetroGuide map.

MapSource is also an excellent medium

for storage and safety backup of Personal

Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks.

Maps that are at the top of the hierarchy and displays over any other

map information. Because new maps are constantly being released, consult

your Garmin Dealer or the Garmin website to determine the order of

hierarchy.

Garmin MapSource

U.S. Topo 24K

Map data transfer requires the use of a PC, a Garmin MapSource

CD-ROM, and the Universal Service Bus (USB) cable supplied with this

unit. Follow detailed instructions for data transfer in the MapSource

User’s Manual. Note that downloading maps overwrites any maps already

downloaded to the unit. This includes the Marine Points of Interest data-

base provided with the eTrex Vista C.

Digital Elevation Models

(DEM) Maps

provide elevation data

at any point identified by the

Panning Arrow

It is also important to note that certain features contained in the eTrex

Vista C are not enabled unless you are using mapping data they are

designed to support, such as many of the Find Features and DEM Eleva-

tion Proﬁles. Visit the Garmin website for details on all of the maps you

can use with the eTrex Vista C.

See your Garmin Dealer or visit the

Garmin web site at www.garmin.com

for information on which maps work with the

eTrex Vista C.

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This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings

for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the

Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then

Setup and then open the Time Setup Page. Highlight the Time Zone field

and press the ENTER to display the list of time zones. If the desired zone

is not displayed, select “Other.” Highlight the UTC Offset field and press

ENTER to enter the appropriate offset value from the chart below. To

determine your longitudinal zone, press and hold the ENTER key and

observe the longitude value in the Mark Waypoint Page Location field. It

should fall within the sets of values on the chart. Press the QUIT key to

avoid marking a waypoint.

UTC Offset Chart

00.00

Longitudinal Zone

Offset

-12.00

-11.00

-10.00

-09.00

-08.00

-07.00

-06.00

-05.00

-04.00

-03.00

-02.00

W180.0° to W172.5°

W172.5° to W157.5°

W157.5° to W142.5°

W142.5° to W127.5°

W127.5° to W112.5°

W112.5° to W097.5°

W097.5° to W082.5°

W082.5° to W067.5°

W067.5° to W052.5°

W052.5° to W037.5°

W037.5° to W022.5°

Longitudinal Zone

E007.5° to E022.5°

E022.5° to E037.5°

E052.5° to E067.5°

E067.5° to E082.5°

E082.5° to E097.5°

E097.5° to E112.5°

E112.5° to E122.5°

E122.5° to E127.5°

E127.5° to E142.5°

E142.5° to E157.5°

E157.5° to E172.5°

E172.5° to E180.5°

Offset

+01.00

+02.00

+03.00

+04.00

+05.00

+06.00

+07.00

+08.00

+09.00

+10.00

+11.00

+12.00

W022.5° to W007.5°

W007.5° to E007.5°

-01.00

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What are Map Datums, and which should I use?

Map Datums and Position Formats

A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which 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 (i.e. trig. stations) whose positions

have been accurately measured and calculated on this reference surface.

Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a

specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the

eTrex Vista C can be set to match most of those commonly used.

If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map,

chart or other reference, the map datum in the GPS unit should be set

to the same datum as the map or chart to ensure the most accurate

navigation.

Map Datums are based on a

mathematical model of the Earth.

What is a Position Format, and which should I use?

Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of

coordinates. Since different maps and charts use different location

formats, Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate

system for the type of map you are using. The most common format is

latitude and longitude, which is utilized by all Garmin units. On most

models, you may choose to change the position format to use with other

coordinate systems. UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal

Polar Stereographic) are easy-to-use metric grids that are found on most

USGS topographic quadrangle maps. Several other grids, including a

user-deﬁnable grid (for the advanced user), may also be selected.

Position

Formats

Map Datums

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Appendix

Appendix E

To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:

Loran TD Setup

1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press

again to display the Setup Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Location icon and press

ENTER to display the Location Setup Page.

3. Highlight the “Position Format” ﬁeld and press ENTER to dis-

play the format list.

4. Highlight “Loran TD” press ENTER to display the Loran Setup Page.

5. To change the settings of any of the ﬁve ﬁelds, highlight the ﬁeld,

press ENTER select/enter the desired setting, then press ENTER.

6. When done, highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER.

Location Setup Page

If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have been

changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now references

the active GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordi-

nates accordingly. Remember that the eTrex Vista C is not relying on the

LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate

to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory

or using it for navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD

coordinate anywhere in the world.

(Position Format List with Loran TD selected.)

You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to

create a LORAN TD position. For more information please read our

LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site,

at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html.

Loran TD Setup Page

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Appendix

What is WAAS?

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded

project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space-

based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as

determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time

the system is still in the developmental stage with a goal of providing

reliable signals with an accuracy of 7 meters (21-22 ft.) both horizontally

and vertically 95% of the time. Current tests have shown the actual ac-

curacy to be on the order of 2-3 meters. For more information, go to

http://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.

WAAS

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Appendix

Index

Accessories 77

Accuracy Circle 9

Activate a Route 50

Alarm Clock 69

Arrow, Panning 9

AutoZoom 59

Data Fields 11, 19, 53, 54

Data Field Deﬁnitions 81

Date and Time Setup 63, 87

Detail, Map 59

Games 73-76

Map Page

Geocache Setup 62

Global Positioning System (GPS) 4

Go To 5, 32

Map Page Options 10

Map Page Panning

Map Scale 9

Map Setup 58

MapSource Map Data 8, 88

Marine Setup 62

Mark a Waypoint 26

Mark Waypoint Page 26

Measuring Distance 13

Microphone Sensitivity

MOB Feature 27

Display Mode 56

Display Setup 56

Heading Setup 64

Highway Page 54

Hunt and Fish Tables 72

Backlight Timeout 7, 56

Backlighting On/Off 7, 56

Battery Level Indicator 7

Battery Saver Mode 56

Battery Type 56

Elevation 11, 32, 43

Exit Services 38

Exits 38

Exits, Nearest 38

Initialization 4

Moving a Route Waypoint 29

Bearing Pointer 18

Big Numbers 43

Fields, Data 11, 19, 53, 54

Key Functions 2

Barometer Recording Mode 65 Find Address 39

Find Cities 37

Nearest (Waypoints, Cities, Exits, etc.) 29

Normal Mode 55

North Reference 66

North Up 8, 59

Find Exits 37

Location (Marking) 26-27

Loading Map Data 86

Lock On Road 59

Loran TD Setup 89

Calculator Page 69

Calendar Page 68

Cautions iv-vi

Find Geocache 36

Find Intersections 40

Find Points of Interest 41

Find Waypoints 35

Cities, By Name 37

Cities, Nearest 37

Compass Page 14

Compass Ring 14

Course Pointer 18

Custom Waypoint Symbols 26

Odometer 43

Offset (Time) 63, 87

Orient Map 59

Overall Average Speed 44

Main Menu Page 6, 42

Map Datums 63, 88

Map Display 8

Map Features 9

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Index

Stopwatch Page 70

Sun and Moon Tables 71

Symbol, Waypoint 26

Symbols, Status Bar

System Setup 55

View Waypoints on Route 49, 53

Page Sequence Setup 57

Panning (Map) 27

Position Format 64, 88

Projecting a Waypoint 29

Proximity Waypoints 65

WAAS, Enable/Disable 55

Warnings iv-vi

Waypoints 26-29

Deleting 28

Editing 28

Text Size 60

Reset Trip Page 43

Routes 49-53

Creating 49

Copying 53

Deleting 53

Editing 53

List 35

Time Format 63

Time Zone 63

Tones Setup 57

TracBack 45

Track Logs 44

Track Log Saving 45

Track Log Setup 44

Tracks Page 44

Track Up 8, 59

Marking

Moving 29

Naming 26

Projecting 29

Proximity 65

Navigating 53

Reversing 51

Routing Setup 61

Symbols 26

Welcome Page Setup 64

Trip Computer Page 43

Trip Odometer 43

Trip Time 43

Zooming In/Out 2, 9

Satellite Page 4

Saving the Tracklog 45

Selecting a Page 2

Setup Menu 42, 55

Show Data Fields 10

Show Map Only 10

Software Version (Operating) 55

Speciﬁcations 79

Unit Features

Unit i.d. 55

Units of Measure 63

Units Page 63

User Waypoint Symbol 26

UTC Offset 63, 87

Stop Navigation 10, 15, 51

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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

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Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REM-

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To obtain warranty service, call your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin Customer Service at one of the numbers listed below for shipping

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