Garmin eTrexLegend TM, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...owner s manual and reference guide eTrexLegend TM personal navigator LegendOMCover indd 1 10 11 2002 9 52 28 AM...

Page 2: ...drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must cont...

Page 3: ...listed in same order as viewed on screen provides details about using the features of the eTrex Legend according to topic The explanations for each feature in this section are divided into 1 An overv...

Page 4: ...there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turni...

Page 5: ...e 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 eTrex Legend to the exclusion of safe driving pract...

Page 6: ...rtually all data sources contain inaccu rate or incomplete data to some degree This is particu larly true outside the United States where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or...

Page 7: ...ge plastic components Storage Storing alkaline batteries in the unit is not recom mended To reduce the chance for battery leakage remove the batteries when storing the unit for more than six months Do...

Page 8: ...SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states d...

Page 9: ...today Have the serial number of your eTrex Legend handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page Introduction Products sold through online auct...

Page 10: ...ram 58 Index 59 64 Introduction About This Manual i FCC Compliance Statement ii Warnings and Precautions iii iv Software License Agreement iv v Maintenance v Warranty vi vii Product Registration vii T...

Page 11: ...ts Cities Interstate Exits Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections 8 MB of detailed map data storage allowing transfer from GARMIN MapSource CD ROM s Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS c...

Page 12: ...a waypoint Battery Compartment Cover Internal Antenna LCD Display Carry Lanyard Slot Getting Started NOTE The eTrex Legend is designed to be held and operated in the left hand but it can be held and...

Page 13: ...e D ring 1 4 turn counter clock wise pull away clockwise 2 Insert batteries observing the polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn Stored data is not lost when the batteri...

Page 14: ...which are accessed by on screen buttons To display these menus highlight the on screen button and press in on the CLICK STICK Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button Main Page Menu Use to go directly...

Page 15: ...ly overhead Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in Th...

Page 16: ...Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Use With GPS Off option and then press it in to activate The eTrex Leg...

Page 17: ...tion on the map and press it in The eTrex Legend relies on satellite signals to provide navigational guidance so getting a clear view of the sky is necessary because GPS signals do not travel through...

Page 18: ...played on the Map Page Goto A direct path to a selected destination waypoint city address etc Track A previous path of travel that has been stored logged in the eTrex Legend A Track allows you to repe...

Page 19: ...optional CD ROM To allow you to view the map from different perspectives the scale can be changed from 20 feet to 500 miles The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit allow you to zoom in or...

Page 20: ...cy Circle surrounding the Position Icon The eTrex Legend uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in de ning your location to a point within the circle The smaller the circle the more accurate your l...

Page 21: ...oves the navigation status window to expand the map area or inserts the navigation status window Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields Removes or inserts two programmable data elds at the bottom of the pa...

Page 22: ...ation page An Options Menu allows you to add it to the Favorites list add it to a route project a waypoint from it save it as a waypoint or view the sun and moon phase from it On screen buttons at the...

Page 23: ...ICK Hide Show Data Fields The Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields option allows you to view two programmable data elds When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Data Fields 1 Select Hide or...

Page 24: ...setting only applies to a map feature set to Auto Those features which have a specified scale or are turned Off are unaffected by this setting Lock on Road On or Off available only if MapSource Data i...

Page 25: ...age button to display the features list for that sub page 3 Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the options list for that feature 4 Use the CLICK STICK to highli...

Page 26: ...ds ETA of the current point the pointer bends to indicate the direction of the turn to the next point while still showing the direction to the current point When you are not on an active Goto Track or...

Page 27: ...ss Ring work inde pendently of the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always points directly to the destination no matter what your current location m...

Page 28: ...ist of options To change data elds 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired data eld and then press it in to display the list of data options 2 Select the desired option from the list and press...

Page 29: ...ny data information options The default settings for these elds are shown in the illustration By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page you...

Page 30: ...tions Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to move Up or Down the menu to highlight a desired data option 3 Press in on the CLICK STICK to select the option and place it in the data eld To access the page Optio...

Page 31: ...tions as all stored Tracks Waypoints and Routes can be permanently deleted when resetting the Trip Computer Bearing Course Current Destination Current Distance Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final...

Page 32: ...u Page with Feature Icons Battery Capacity Time Date and Backlighting Status Bar Main Menu Setting the Correct Time Zone If the time displayed in the eld at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match...

Page 33: ...of items such as time format units of measure display backlighting timeout and contrast adjustment interface setups heading selection and system software information Accessories Page Allows you to ac...

Page 34: ...bol to a waypoint use the CLICK STICK to highlight the symbol block just above the waypoint name 4 To save the waypoint highlight OK and press in on the CLICK STICK 5 If you do not want to save it as...

Page 35: ...CLICK STICK and enter the new coordinates using the numerical keyboard Highlight and press OK when nished 3 You may also change the waypoint name and or symbol To move a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu t...

Page 36: ...e Name eld and map Symbol eld to make them easier to recognize or can change the coordinates or elevation It can also be deleted To edit a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint 2 Use th...

Page 37: ...list of nd locations is expanded to include categories for Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu For some categories there are two methods...

Page 38: ...nd List and then press it in to display a prompt to select By Name or Nearest Select then press the CLICK STICK to display the Waypoints List 2 Use the CLICK STICK to select the desired waypoint from...

Page 39: ...to the item Select Map to view the waypoint location or select OK 4 Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location or view sun and moon positi...

Page 40: ...ate highway Exits are listed only by Nearest Exit information pages provide a variety of information about services near each exit including rest stops lodging restaurants service stations etc Some se...

Page 41: ...a waypoint Favorite project a waypoint or add to an existing route Finding a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest option to locate a nearby restaurant lodging landmark public buil...

Page 42: ...Name or Nearest options Selecting By Name displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want A list of matches displays when enough characters are entered 6 Use the CLICK ST...

Page 43: ...Find Menu and use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Intersection category and press it in to display the Find Intersection page 2 Highlight the rst Street eld and then press in on the CLICK STICK to di...

Page 44: ...ted rate of movement The Data Fields at the bottom of the page displays information relative to your travel as appropriate for the type of data selected to appear in those elds 4 Use the PAGE button o...

Page 45: ...a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu categories and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint city exit point of interest etc Highlight the on screen OK button and press in on the...

Page 46: ...ion and then press in on the CLICK STICK to copy The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 You may then rename and or modify the copied route To de...

Page 47: ...the Find Menu and select a new waypoint city exit point of interest etc 3 With the new waypoint highlighted press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint and then s...

Page 48: ...a waypoint at either end of a route 1 Select the Route from the Routes List and press the CLICK STICK in to display the Route Page 2 Highlight the on screen Map button at the bottom of the page and p...

Page 49: ...STICK to move the map panning arrow to the waypoint you want to review and press in to pop up the Options Menu Select Review or Remove and press in again to either display the Information Page or rem...

Page 50: ...ce to Point The distance from your current location to a route waypoint ETA To Point Estimated Time of Arrival at a route waypoint in sequence ETE To Point Estimated Time Enroute to a route waypoint L...

Page 51: ...rt traveling The percentage of memory used by the current track log displays at the top of the page After the Track Log is Cleared it displays zero percent When the display reaches 100 the most recent...

Page 52: ...then press in on the CLICK STICK This displays the Tracback Menu with two options Highlight the desired option To Beginning or To End and then press in on the CLICK STICK to enable Access the Map Page...

Page 53: ...Time Time Zone Can be set to one of the eight US Time Zones or 24 International Time Zones nearest city or geographical region Select Other so you can enter the UTC Time Offset Daylight Savings Time C...

Page 54: ...If a map does specify a datum use the options list to nd datums applicable to the region of the map selecting the one that provides the best positioning at a known point If necessary you also may choo...

Page 55: ...light the contrast slider and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate 2 Move the CLICK STICK up or down to move the slider until the desired contrast has been set Heading Page You can select the...

Page 56: ...ut Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data RTCM In Text Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and simpl...

Page 57: ...Date and Backlighting Status The Memory Used gure refers to the non volatile memory within your unit and cannot be adjusted directly Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percenta...

Page 58: ...the different phases of the moon by pressing the center button and then the far right stop button when the desired date appears To set the date and time 1 For the Date and Current Time highlight each...

Page 59: ...the CLICK STICK to begin entering the year using the data entry keyboard Or Choose Set To Current Date from the Options Menu To create a reference note for a selected date 1 Use the CLICK STICK to hig...

Page 60: ...s To display the current date highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Use Current Date option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate To set the locatio...

Page 61: ...n on the CLICK STICK to see a map with the area shown in a data eld at the bottom Calculator This feature provides you with all the basic functions of both of standard or scienti c calculator You can...

Page 62: ...onsumption 0 5 watts max Battery Life Up to 18 hours of typical use in Battery Saver mode4 Speci cations are subject to change without notice 1 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the...

Page 63: ...points and routes on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your eTrex Legend See your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details Owner s Manual or Quick Start Guide Included PC Interface Cab...

Page 64: ...d time needed to reach your nal destination Heading Your moving direction Location lat lon Your current GPS position Location selected The lat lon of point de ned on map Maximum Speed The maximum seco...

Page 65: ...stopped since the last reset of the trip timers Trip Time Total Total time the unit has been in operation since the last reset of the trip timers Turn The angle difference in degrees between the beari...

Page 66: ...Personal Waypoints Routes and Saved Tracks See your GARMIN Dealer or visit the GARMIN website at www garmin com for information Transferring Map Data You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex L...

Page 67: ...is for RTCM You have not collected enough infor mation from the WAAS satellite MetroGuide map data is not activated The Track Log feature is turned Off There is too much map clutter or the scale is s...

Page 68: ...PBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format...

Page 69: ...43 Power 3 47 Zoom In Out 3 9 10 Button Location CLICK STICK 2 Find 2 Page 2 Power 2 Zoom In Out 2 C Calculator 51 Calendar 49 Cancel Goto 34 Carrying Case 53 Carrying Holster 53 Carry Lanyard Slot 2...

Page 70: ...Final Distance 13 18 21 54 Final ETA 14 18 21 54 Final ETE 14 18 21 54 Finding Address 32 City 29 Exit 30 Favorite 29 Intersection 32 Point of Interest 31 Waypoint 28 FIND button 2 27 Find Menu 23 27...

Page 71: ...point 39 review the area of a saved track 51 save a Track Log 42 save Find Menu item as waypoints 27 save Map Menu item as waypoints 27 select a map page option 11 select a serial data format 46 selec...

Page 72: ...8 21 54 On screen Button 11 12 14 15 20 22 25 26 28 31 32 33 35 38 36 39 41 42 48 57 Option Menus 4 Option Menu Button 4 Orientation 14 Overzoom 10 P PAGE button 2 Page Setup 14 Pan Map 10 11 12 PC In...

Page 73: ...11 13 17 Storage v Street Label 15 Sunrise 14 18 21 54 Sunrise At Point 40 Sunset 14 18 21 54 Sunset At Point 40 Sun and Moon 48 Symbol Map List 24 System Page 47 System Setup Page 47 T Text 15 Text O...

Page 74: ...e 35 37 39 W WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System Warnings iii iv Warranty vi vii Water Immersion v Waypoints 24 27 WGS84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 44 Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS 1 47 Wiring Dia...

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