Garmin eTrex Camo Quick Start Manual

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Backlighting and Contrast6To turn the backlighting on, press and release the POWERbutton from any screen. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30seconds to save battery power. To adjust the screen contrast, pressthe PAGE button until you see the SkyView Page. Press the UPbutton to make the screen darker, press the DOWN button tomake the screen lighter.eTrex Buttons2eTrex ButtonseTrex Description eTrex SetupeTrex Description1eTrex SetupBefore you can actually use your eTrex for navigation, you mustfirst obtain a fix on your current position. To do this, take youreTrex outside and find a large, open area that has a clear view of thesky. Press and hold the POWER button to turn the unit on. You’llsee the Welcome Page for a few seconds while the eTrex performs aself-test, followed by the SkyView Page. The eTrex needs to receiveat least three strong satellite signals to find your location.When you see the “READY TO NAVIGATE” message on theSatellite Page, eTrex has found your location.NOTE: The first time you use your eTrex, it could take upto five minutes to find your location. After the first timeuse, eTrex only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to findyour location. If the eTrex does not display your localtime (bottom of the Menu Page), follow the instructionsin the Getting Started section of your Owner’s Manualto set the correct time.DOWNButtonUPButtonInstalling the Batteries3 Finding Your Current Position5All of the information needed to operate the eTrex is found on fivemain “pages” (or display screens). These pages are the SkyView, Map,Pointer, Trip Computer, and Menu. Once power is applied, press thePAGE button to switch between pages.Selecting a Page4“Ready ToNavigate”WelcomePageSkyViewPageENTER/MARKButtonInternalGPS AntennaLCD Display(with backlight)POWERButtonPAGEButtonExternal PowerandData ConnectorBatteryCompartmentWaterproof Case The PAGE Button:• Switches display pages• Allows you to exit/quit a functionThe POWER Button:• Press and hold to turn the unit on/off.• Press to turn the display backlighton/off.The eTrex operates on two AA batteries (not included), which areinstalled at the back of the unit. To install the batteries, remove thebattery cover by turning the D-ring at the back of the unit 1/4 turncounter-clockwise. Insert the batteries into position observing properpolarity. Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turnclockwise.D-ringBattery CoverThe ENTER Button:• Confirms data entry or menu selections• Displays Options on main pages• Press and hold the ENTERbutton to activate the Mark WaypointPageThe UP/DOWN Buttons:• Select options on pages and menus• Adjust Contrast on the SkyView Page• Zoom in and out on the Map Page• Cycle through trip computer data onthe Pointer PageMapPointerMenuSkyViewPAGEPAGETrip ComputerPAGEPAGE PAGEPAGE PAGEPAGE PAGEPAGE

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