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2

Select a waypoint.

3

Select 

OPTIONS

 > 

SEND

.

Troubleshooting

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express

 (

www.garmin.com

/express

). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect 

Mobile app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

1

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2

Go to 

www.garmin.com/express

.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:

◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable 

and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using 

your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device 

downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly 

locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall 

buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

Maximizing Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries.
• Use premium batteries.
• Reduce the backlight timeout (

Device Settings

, page 6

).

• Turn off the beeper (

System Settings

, page 6

).

• Turn off the compass when not in use (

Device Settings

page 6

).

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the device language selection if you have 

accidently selected the wrong language on the device.

1

From the menu page, select   three times.

2

Select 

ENTER

.

3

Select   five times.

4

Select 

ENTER

.

5

Select   four times.

6

Select 

ENTER

.

7

Select your language.

Resetting the Device

You can reset the device if it stops responding. This does not 

erase any of your data or settings.

Hold 

POWER

 for 10 seconds.

Restoring All Default Settings

You can reset all settings back to the factory default settings.

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

 > 

RESET

 > 

RESTORE 

DEFAULTS

 > 

YES

.

Appendix

Data Fields

AMB PRESS

: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.

AVG ASCENT

: The average vertical distance of ascent since 

the last reset.

AVG DESCNT

: The average vertical distance of descent since 

the last reset.

BAROMETER

: The calibrated current pressure.

BEARING

: The direction from your current location to a 

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

CADENCE

: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank 

arm. Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory 

for this data to appear.

COURSE

: The direction from your starting location to a 

destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route. 

You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ELEVATION

: The altitude of your current location above or 

below sea level.

FINAL DEST

: The last point on the route or course.

FINAL DIST

: The remaining distance to the final destination. 

You must be navigating for this data to appear.

FINAL ETA

: The estimated time of day when you will reach the 

final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). 

You must be navigating for this data to appear.

FINAL ETE

: The estimated time remaining until you reach the 

final destination. You must be navigating for this data to 

appear.

GLIDE RATIO

: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the 

change in vertical distance.

GR DEST

: The glide ratio required to descend from your current 

position to the destination elevation. You must be navigating 

for this data to appear.

HEADING

: The direction you are moving.

HEART RATE

: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your 

device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.

MAX ASCENT

: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute 

or meters per minute since the last reset.

MAX DESCNT

: The maximum rate of descent in meters per 

minute or feet per minute since the last reset.

MAX ELEVTN

: The highest elevation reached since the last 

reset.

MAX SPEED

: The highest speed reached since the last reset.

MAX TEMPE

: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

MIN ELEVTN

: The lowest elevation reached since the last reset.

MIN TEMPE

: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

MOV'N AVG

: The average speed while moving for the current 

activity.

MOV'N TIME

: The total time moving for the current activity.

NEXT DEST

: The next point on the route. You must be 

navigating for this data to appear.

NEXT DIST

: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the 

route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

NEXT ETA

: The estimated time of day when you will reach the 

next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the 

waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

NEXT ETE

: The estimated time remaining until you reach the 

next point in your route. You must be navigating for this data 

to appear.

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for FORETREX 601

Page 1: ...FORETREX 601 701BALLISTICEDITION Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express QuickFit and tempe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Gar...

Page 3: ...r Settings 4 Resetting the Trip Computer 4 Applied Ballistics Settings 4 Customizing the Range Card Fields 5 Editing the Range Increment 5 Setting the Base Range 5 Changing the Target 5 Editing the Na...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...he device you will select the device language Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you can use GPS navigation features you must acquire satellite signals When you turn on your navigation device the GPS...

Page 6: ...Ballistics page select ENTER QUICK EDIT TIP You can select or to edit each value and select ENTER to move to the next field 2 Look directly into the wind to accurately set the DOF and wind direction...

Page 7: ...3 Select OPTIONS 4 Select an option To view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location select HUNT FISH To view the sunrise sunset moonrise moonset and moon ph...

Page 8: ...select ENTER CALIBRATE COMPASS Calibrates the electronic compass Calibrating the Compass page 4 CHANGE FIELDS Allows you to customize the data fields on the compass page Customizing the Data Fields p...

Page 9: ...he AB folder on the device Transferring Files to Your Device page 8 1 From the Applied Ballistics page select ENTER PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE 2 Select an option To customize the bullet properties select...

Page 10: ...e 6 TRACKS Sets track preferences Tracks Settings page 6 ROUTES Allows you to select AUTO or DISTANCE for route leg transition MAP Sets map preferences Map Settings page 6 ALTIMETER Enables auto calib...

Page 11: ...Connect Mobile app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone 1 Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m 33 ft of your device 2 From the menu page on your device select PHONE PAIR P...

Page 12: ...e in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers Transferring Files to Your Device 1 Connect the device to your computer On Windows computers the device appears as a remo...

Page 13: ...E Cycling The number of revolutions of the crank arm Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear COURSE The direction from your starting location to a destination Cour...

Page 14: ...tion WINDAGE 1 The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction displayed in MIL milliradian or MOA minute of angle WINDAGE 2 The horizontal portion of the ai...

Page 15: ...MUZZLE VELOCITY The speed of the bullet as it leaves the muzzle Input field NOTE This field is required for accurate calculations by the shooting solution If you calibrate the muzzle velocity this fi...

Page 16: ...main menu 1 maps 1 2 settings 4 6 measuring distance 3 N navigation stopping 3 P pairing ANT sensors 7 smartphone 7 power key 1 R resetting device 9 resetting the device 9 routes 3 creating 3 deleting...

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