Garmin eTrex HC series User Manual

BASiC OPERATiON
Creating a Route
Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you
to your final destination. The eTrex stores 50 routes
with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route
using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route.
Create complex routes using MapSource mapping.
To create a route:
1. Press MENU twice> Routes.
2. Select New> <Select Next Point>.
3. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint
from one of the Find groups.
4. Select Use to add it to the route.
5. Select Navigate.
Route on the Map Page
Leg Time
H hi
R I
__ S __ N
- Taco
Route Page
m
____ i
Leg Dist
Iii Oak Park Hall
~ Taco Via
<Select Next Point)
Navigating a Saved Track
To use the TracBack feature:
1. With the Saved Tracks page for the track or the
Track Log open, select TracBack, to show the
track. Select the point to TracBack.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to
the point on the map to start navigating the
TracBack.
3. Select Follow Road (Hex units with detailed
maps only) to route back to the point using
available roadways, or select Follow Track to
retrace your original path of travel. The Map
page gives directions to the first turn on the
track.
4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first
turn, directions to each turn are shown.
5. Select MENU> Stop Navigation to exit.
To create awaypoint on a saved track:
1. With a saved track on the map, use the
ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point
that you want to mark as a user waypoint.
2. Press and hold ENTER.
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BASiC OPERATiON
Creating a Route
Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you
to your final destination. The eTrex stores 50 routes
with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route
using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route.
Create complex routes using MapSource mapping.
To create a route:
1. Press MENU twice> Routes.
2. Select New> <Select Next Point>.
3. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint
from one of the Find groups.
4. Select Use to add it to the route.
5. Select Navigate.
Route on the Map Page
Leg Time
H hi
R I
__ S __ N
- Taco
Route Page
m
____ i
Leg Dist
Iii Oak Park Hall
~ Taco Via
<Select Next Point)
Navigating a Saved Track
To use the TracBack feature:
1. With the Saved Tracks page for the track or the
Track Log open, select TracBack, to show the
track. Select the point to TracBack.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to
the point on the map to start navigating the
TracBack.
3. Select Follow Road (Hex units with detailed
maps only) to route back to the point using
available roadways, or select Follow Track to
retrace your original path of travel. The Map
page gives directions to the first turn on the
track.
4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first
turn, directions to each turn are shown.
5. Select MENU> Stop Navigation to exit.
To create awaypoint on a saved track:
1. With a saved track on the map, use the
ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point
that you want to mark as a user waypoint.
2. Press and hold ENTER.
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Garmin eTrex HC series Specifications

General

Resolution	176 x 220 pixels
Battery Type	2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery Life	Up to 25 hours
Water Rating	IPX7
High-Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
Interface	USB
Compass	No
Barometric Altimeter	No
Display Type	TFT
Track Log	10, 000 points
Basemap	Worldwide basemap