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Garmin eTrex Venture - Hiking GPS Receiver Owner's Manual And Reference Manual
Summary of eTrex Venture - Hiking GPS Receiver
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Owner’s manual and reference guide etrexventure tm personal navigator ® ventureomcover.Indd 1 12/12/2002, 10:46:55 am.
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© copyright 2001-2002 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries all rights reserved garmin international, inc. 1200 e 151st street, olathe, kansas 66062 u.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 fax. 913/397.8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9dl u.K. Tel. 44/1794.5199...
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I thank you for choosing the garmin etrex venture. To get the most from your new etrex venture, take time to read through this owner’s manual in order to understand all of the operating features. This manual is organized into three sections. The introduction section provides fcc, safety, war- ranty,...
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Ii introduction fcc compliance statement the etrex venture 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stri...
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Iii introduction warning: for use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the etrex venture to secure the gps unit so that it will not interfere with the vehicle’s operating controls, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in ...
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Iv introduction cleaning the etrex venture is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild deteregent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic compone...
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Introduction software license agreement maintenance by using the etrex venture, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following software license agreement. Please read this agreement carefully. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the soft- ware embedded in this device (the ...
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Vi garmin limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or work- manship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be ...
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Vii * * serial number: serial number use this area to record the external serial number (8-digit number located inside the battery compartment) 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 to the inside of the manual....
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Find options ........................................27-34 the find menu .....................................27 finding a waypoint ..............................28 finding a favorite .................................29 finding a city .......................................29 finding a point of inte...
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Setup and features before you begin to explore the etrex venture’s operat- ing features, you should be familiar with the information contained in the quick start which includes instructions for installing batteries, how the buttons function, starting the etrex venture, adjusting the screen contrast,...
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2 venture features and button function the page button: • press to cycle through main pages. The power button: • press and hold to turn the unit on/off. • press to toggle display backlighting on/off. The thumb stick (5-way) • press in to enter highlighted options and to confi rm messages • move up/do...
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3 installing the batteries the etrex venture operates on two “aa” batteries (not included), which are placed into the back of the unit. Rechargeable alkaline, nimh, nicad or lithium batteries may be used. Battery cover d-ring battery compartment important note: when replacing batteries, use only new...
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4 getting started main page basics all of the information you need to operate the etrex venture can be found on fi ve main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the page button to cycle through the satellite page, map page, navigation page, trip computer, and main menu page. While the...
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5 satellite the main page satellite page with 10 satellites being tracked and waas enabled. Waas satellite is no. 35 and ‘d’ in signal bars for gps satellites center (satellite overhead) status window your location coordinates and elevation signal strength bars option and main page menu buttons oute...
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6 satellite the satellite page options include: use with gps off - use this option when you are indoors, a clear view of the sky is obstructed, or you want to save battery power. You can enter data, create routes, etc., but cannot navigate in this mode. Track up/ north up - you can orient the satell...
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7 there are four options for the “poor satellite reception” message. 2. Highlight ‘new elevation’ and then press in on the thumb stick. 3. Enter the desired elevation by using the thumb stick to highlight the desired numerals and press- ing it in. Highlight ‘ok’ and press in to complete entry. To en...
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8 navigating active navigation is supported by three of the fi ve main pages: the map page, navigation page and trip computer page. The map page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you’v...
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9 the map page displays your present position and direction of movement using a triangular ‘position icon’ that is centered on the map. As you travel, the map display leaves a track log (“trail”) of your movements. The map shown above displays a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with ...
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10 map the map page the map page shows your present position and direc- tion of movement as a triangular ‘position icon’, in the center of the map. The basemap displays the map scale, and cities. Use the zoom in and out buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail ...
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11 map options map page options menu with ‘pan map’ selected. When no active navigation is being used, ‘stop navigation’ cannot be selected. If ‘show data fields’ is selected, it is replaced by the ‘hide data fields’ option. The ‘setup map’ option consists of fi ve sub-pages. On-screen map page optio...
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12 map options using the pan map option the map page pan function allows you to display an arrow used to point at and identify items on the map, and to move the map in order to view areas beyond the current viewing area on the display. The map panning function is activated from the options menu on t...
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13 map stop navigation the ‘stop navigation’ option allows you to quit navigating on a goto, route or track in progress, called a tracback. To stop navigation: 1. Select ‘stop navigation’ and then press in on the thumb stick . When there is no active navigation, the ‘stop naviga- tion’ option is “gr...
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14 setup map options map page setup map features setup text setup tracks setup (for defi nitions, see appendix c, pages 52-53.) the ‘ setup map’ option displays the fi ve map setup pages, each accessed by an on-screen button. A list of options displays for the features listed. Scale options indicate t...
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15 map data map map features - points of interest, waypoints , scale options; ‘off’, ‘auto’, or 20 ft.-500 miles, sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will display only to certain zoom scales. Text - points of interest, waypoints, text sizes; ‘n...
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16 the navigation page provides active guidance with a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you’re moving and a bearing pointer to indicate the current direction to your destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground. The status window at the top of the pa...
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17 navigation navigation page the options include: stop navigation - “ grayed out” unless you are navigating on a goto, track, or route. Bearing pointer/ course pointer - toggles between bearing (always directed at destination) and course (distinctive with dots across center of compass, shows amount...
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18 navigation to setup the navigation page: 1. With the navigation page displayed, use the thumb stick to highlight the options menu button at the top right of the page. Then press it in to display the menu. 2. Use the thumb stick to highlight your selection and then press in to select it. Options n...
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19 trip computer the main page selectable data fields the trip computer page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fi elds are shown in the i...
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20 trip computer options trip computer page trip computer page the trip computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel. The option menu for this page provides the fol- lowing options: reset , big numbers , and restore defaults . To program a data fi eld...
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21 trip computer page data fields the list of data fi eld options with defi nitions is in appendix c, pages 52-53. Trip computer data field options menu options bearing course current destination current distance current eta current ete elevation final destination final distance final eta final ete he...
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22 the main menu provides you with a directory of the etrex venture’s advanced features. From the main menu page you can mark and create new waypoints; fi nd map items such as cities, points of interest, etc.; create routes; save tracks; setup system operating features; or access and use unit accesso...
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23 using the main menu the main menu provides access to additional etrex venture feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to etrex venture operation. Press the page button repeatedly to cycle to the main menu or select it from the page list at the top of each main page. Mark waypoi...
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24 main menu mark the mark waypoint page the mark waypoint page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a fl ag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To mark your current loc...
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25 main menu mark options to create a waypoint using the panning arrow when a map item is not highlighted: 1. With the pan map feature active, move the panning arrow (map pointer) on the map to the location you want to mark and then, press the thumb stick . 2. The mark waypoint page displays, automa...
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26 projecting a waypoint projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item. To project a waypoint: 1. Select a map item from the find menu. 2. Highlight the option menu on-screen button at th...
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27 main menu to delete a waypoint: 1. Use the find feature to display the waypoint. 2. Open the options menu at the top of the page, highlight the ‘delete waypoint’ button and then press on the thumb stick . To save map or find menu items as waypoints: 1. Access the information page for the desired ...
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28 these pages are structured with a set of sub-menus and location information pages that guide you through the process of fi nding locations. Use them to construct a route, establish a direct line of travel (goto), or when gathering information. Finding a waypoint waypoints that you have created and...
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29 finding a favorite favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status, as they are frequently used or have other special signifi cance. The process for fi nding favorite waypoints from the ‘favorites’ list is the same as fi nding a regular waypoint. To ...
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30 to fi nd a city: 1. Use the thumb stick to select the ‘cities’ option, then press it in to display the fi nd ‘by name’ or fi nd by ‘nearest’ prompt. Selecting ‘by name, displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities. 2. If using fi nd ‘by name’, begin spelling the name of the...
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31 in many instances, these categories are subdivided into types, such as in the instance of food & drink. When you select food and drink from the list of catego- ries, you are then presented with a list of types which includes ‘all types’ and cuisine options such as american, asian, barbecue, chine...
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32 using a goto to navigate to a destination the goto function allows you to create a direct route to a destination, (waypoint, city, or point of interest). Once you have accessed the information page for an item, use the goto button at the bottom of the page to initiate travel to a map item using t...
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33 creating and using a route route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The etrex venture stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modi- fi ed from the route page, and waypoints can be added t...
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34 main menu routes options editing a route to remove all waypoints: 1. Select the route page options button and press the thumb stick in to access the options menu. 2. Highlight the ‘remove all’ option and then press in on the thumb stick . At the prompt “do you really want to remove all waypoints ...
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35 to review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the route waypoints list and press the thumb stick in to access the options menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight ‘review’ and then press in on the thumb stick to display the information page. 3. Highlight the on-screen ‘ok’ button and then press in...
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36 main menu routes options adding a route waypoint to an end point on the route map page map page route options moving a route waypoint by clicking and dragging. To move a route waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the route waypoints list and press the thumb stick in to access the options menu fo...
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37 navigating a route on the map page navigation page with bearing pointer main menu routes options 3. Drag the line to a map item or other location where you want to establish a new waypoint and then press in on the thumb stick to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page displays. Press ...
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38 main menu 3. Move to the map page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4. Begin moving, watching directional information on the navigation page or progress on the map page. To stop navigation: 1. Highlight the ‘stop navigation’ option on either the navigation ...
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39 using track logs the etrex venture draws an electronic bread crumb trail on the map page as you travel along. This bread crumb trail is the ‘ track log’. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The etrex venture uses this information to allow ...
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40 tracks options main menu to save and use a track log: 1. Access the ‘tracks’ page from the main menu. The page has on/off buttons, a list of tracks, and the number of unused tracks. 2. You can press in on the on-screen ‘off’ button to pause track logging. When track logging is active the ‘on’ but...
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41 the setup menu the setup pages allow you to customize your etrex venture to your personal preferences. You can choose time settings, units of measure, display backlighting and contrast settings, heading measurement, interface options and system operating mode. By highlighting the icons on the set...
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42 units page the units features are best used by individuals with a working knowledge of map grids and datums. To learn more about these subjects, visit the national imagery and mapping agency at http:// www.Nima.Mil or inquire at your library. Position format - allows you to choose from different ...
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43 setup options main menu display page you can adjust the amount of time that the backlight- ing feature stays on and adjust the screen contrast. Backlighting timeout - choose from stays on, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two minutes before timing out. Contrast adjustment - can be adj...
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44 main menu setup options interface page the interface settings page allows you to choose from different input/output serial data formats. This feature is used when connecting to external nmea devices, a dgps beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. Effective use of this feature requires a workin...
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45 setup options main menu system page the system setup page allows you to change: gps - choose one of the four gps options other than ‘normal’ to signifi cantly save battery power. The ‘battery saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the ‘use with gps off’ option stops...
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46 accessories main menu accessories menu the accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential) include: sun and moon position relative to a location, a calendar, a hunting and fi shing best times record, and an area calculator. Highlight the appropriate icon and then...
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47 calendar this feature provides you with a monthly calendar with programmable reference notes dates. You can display one monthly calendar of days at a time and mark days on each with reference notes using the data entry keypad. You can create reference notes for multiple months and for months in y...
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48 note: the times displayed are the rec- ognized best and good times for hunting and fi shing. But, be certain that they are not in confl ict with state and local game laws which may vary from location to location. It is your responsibility to know and abide by these laws. Accessories main menu hunt ...
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49 area calculator this feature provides you an area calculation as you move about a location or view a saved track. The area calculation displays in acres, hectares, and square feet, square yards, square meters, square kilometers, and square miles. To calculate the area: 1. With the etrex venture “...
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50 appendix a physical case: fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to ipx7 stan- dards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) size: 4.4”h x 2”w x 1.2”d weight: approx. 5.3 ounces (150 g) w/batteries temperature range: 5° to 158°f (-15° to 70°c) (operating) p erformance receiver: di...
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51 appendix b to obtain accessories, see your local dealer or visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com and click on how to buy. Automotive mounting bracket: can be temporarily or permanently mounted on the dash. (shown at right) carry lanyard: provides convenient method for car- rying the etrex v...
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52 appendix c the following data fi eld options are available on the map, navigation, and trip computer main pages. Bearing - the direction from your current location to a destination. Course - the direction from your starting location to a destination. Current destination - the next waypoint on your...
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53 appendix c to course - the compass direction you must go in order to get back to the original course. Trip odometer - a running tally of distance travelled since last reset. Trip time - moving - total time the unit has been moving since the last reset of the trip timers. Trip time - stopped - tot...
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54 mapsource setup transferring mapsource map data if you have purchased a garmin mapsource™ cd-rom mapping program you may want to transfer detailed points of interest (poi) data before beginning use, to provide your unit with maximum find features. The etrex venture accepts up to 1 mb of poi data ...
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55 appendix e symptom probable cause remedy to resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact garmin customer service at: 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020 unit does not turn on. Unit does not turn on, even with new batteries. The unit turns on, then turns off. It takes more than ten ...
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56 appendix f po wer (+) data out data in gr ound (-) gr ound (-) data out data in gr een w hite black data cable etrex venture connector interface formats are selected from the setup ‘interface page’ on page 44 of this manual. The input/output lines on your etrex venture unit are rs-232 compatible,...
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57 index a accessories 51 accessories menu 46 accessories page 23 accuracy circle 10 activate a goto 32 alignment bar 2 amount of memory used 45 area calculator 49 arrow, panning 2, 10–12, 29 automotive mounting bracket 51 auto zoom 14 average speed 14, 18, 21 b backlight status 23, 45 timeout 43 ba...
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58 index date and time setup 45 status 45 status window 23 daylight savings time 41 delete note 47 route 34 waypoint 27 demo mode 45 destination 13, 18, 21 detail, map 14 differential gps (dgps) 56 display backlighting 3 display page 43 distance 13, 18, 21, 42 distance/speed units 42 distance to poi...
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59 index how to (continued) create a route 33 create a waypoint 24–25 delete a route 34 delete a waypoint 27 display position in two formats on same page 21 edit a waypoint 26 fi nd a city 29–30 fi nd a favorite 29 fi nd a point of interest 31 fi nd a waypoint 28 fi nd details about a map item 12 goto a ...
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60 map page 4, 8, 9, 10 map page options 11–15 map scale 9, 10 marking location 12 options 26 waypoint 23, 24 maximum speed 14, 18, 21, 52 measure distance 11, 15 memory used 45 mgrs 21 modes demo 45 normal 45 moving avg. Speed 14, 18, 21, 52 moving a waypoint 25, 36 n national imagery and mapping a...
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61 route (continued) route page 23 using 33 rtcm in 44 rtcm in/nmea out 44 rtcm in/text out 44 s satellite page 4–7 saved tracks 14 saving the track log 39–40 selecting a waypoint 28 serial number vii setting the correct time zone 22, 41 setup and features 1 setup map 11, 14 setup map options 15 set...
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62 using (continued) map page 9–10 route 33 track log 39–40 utm 21 v velocity made good 14, 18, 21, 53 vertical speed 14, 18, 21, 53 view hunt and fish 48 sun and moon 46 view waypoints on route 35, 37 w warnings iii–iv warranty vi–vii water immersion v waypoints 24–27 wgs84 (world geodetic survey 1...
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63 notes 190-00203-00_0d.Indd 63 12/12/2002, 2:58:51 pm.
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64 notes 190-00203-00_0d.Indd 64 12/12/2002, 2:58:51 pm.
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Ventureomcover.Indd 3 12/12/2002, 10:47:07 am.
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© copyright 2001-2002 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 e 151 st street, olathe, ks 66062 u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51, 9dl u.K. Garmin corporation no. 68, jangshu 2 nd road, shijr, taipei county, taiwan ...