- DL manuals
- Garmin
- GPS
- eTrex Vista
- Owner's Manual And Reference Manual
Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual
Summary of eTrex Vista
Page 1
Owner’s manual and reference guide etrex vista tm personal navigator ®.
Page 2
© copyright 2005 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries all rights reserved except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of garmin. Garm...
Page 3: About This
I thank you for choosing the garmin etrex vista. To get the most from your new etrex vista, 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, warranty, produ...
Page 4: Introduction
Ii introduction fcc compliance statement the etrex vista 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 string...
Page 5: Introduction
Iii introduction warning: for use in vehicles, it is the sole respon- sibility of the owner/operator of the etrex vista 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 ...
Page 6: Introduction
Iv introduction warnings and precautions caution: the global positioning system (gps) is operated by the government of the united states, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accu- racy and performance of all gps equipm...
Page 7: Introduction
V introduction software license agreement maintenance secrets of garmin and that the software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the software or any part t...
Page 8: Garmin
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 ...
Page 9: Introduction
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....
Page 10: Main Menu
Viii options ......................................................27 main menu the main page ...........................................28 setting the correct time zone ..............28 using the main menu ...........................29 mark options .......................................30-32 proje...
Page 11: Setup
1 setup and features before you begin to explore the etrex vista’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 vista, adjusting the screen contrast, a...
Page 12: Features and
2 features and button function the page button: • press to cycle through main pages. • press and hold to turn the electronic compass on/off. The power button: • press and hold to turn the unit on/off. • press to toggle display backlighting on/off. The thumb stick (five position switch) • press to en...
Page 13: Battery
3 installing the batteries the etrex vista operates on two “aa” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Rechargeable alkaline, nimh, nicad or lithium batteries may also be used. Battery cover d-ring battery compartment important note: when replacing batteries, use only n...
Page 14: Getting Started
4 getting started main page basics all of the information you need to operate the etrex vista can be found on six main pages (or display screens). You can press and release the page button to cycle through the satellite page, map page, navigation page, altimeter page, trip computer, and main menu pa...
Page 15: Satellite
5 satellite the main page satellite page with 9 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 signal strength bars on-screen page and option menu buttons outer ring (sa...
Page 16: Satellite
6 satellite because the etrex vista relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigational guidance, the unit’s view of the sky determines how fast you achieve navigational status. Gps signals do not travel through rocks, buildings, people, metal, or heavy tree cover so for best results, keep ...
Page 17: To Enter A New Location:
7 t o select the ‘use with gps off’ option: 1. Use the thumb stick to highlight the option menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the options menu. 2. Use the thumb stick to highlight the ‘use with gps off’ option and then press it in to activate. The etrex vista stops tr...
Page 18: Navigating
8 navigating active navigation is supported by three of the six 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’ve...
Page 19: Map
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 “trail” (track log) of your movements. The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways, and towns. T...
Page 20: Map
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. As you travel, the map display leaves a “trail” (track log) of where you’ve been. The map display also shows the map scale and geographic details such a...
Page 21: Map
11 map options map page options menu with ‘pan map’ selected. When no active navigation is being used ‘stop navigation’ displays. If ‘show data fields’ is selected, it is replaced by the ‘hide data fields’ option. The ‘setup map’ option consists of five sub-pages. On-screen map page options menu butt...
Page 22: Map
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...
Page 23: Map
13 map stop navigation the ‘stop navigation’ option allows you to quit navi- gating on a goto, route or track in progress. 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 “grayed out” and is n...
Page 24: Setup Options
14 setup options map page setup tracks setup map features setup text setup map data the ‘setup map’ option displays the five map setup pages, each accessed by an on-screen button. A list of options displays for the features listed. Scale options indicate the point at which tracks, tracks logs, map fe...
Page 25: Map
15 map to use setup map options: 1. Select ‘setup map’ from the options menu and then press in on the thumb stick to display the map setup page. 2. Highlight the desired sub-page button to display the features list for that sub-page. 3. Highlight a feature on the list and press in on the thumb stick...
Page 26: Navigation
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 compass ring works as an electroni...
Page 27: Navigation
17 navigation navigation page the options include: sight ‘n go - use the sight ‘n go feature to locate a landmark visually and then lock in a magnetic head- ing to it. Stop navigation - “grayed out” unless you are navigating on a goto, track, or route. Bearing pointer/course pointer - toggles betwee...
Page 28: Navigation
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 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. To use sight ‘n...
Page 29: Navigation
19 navigation when you manually turn the compass off, it stays off until you manually turn it on again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the compass on, the etrex vista overrides the compass and uses the gps receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the compass and the gps ...
Page 30: Options
20 options navigation to change data fields: 1. Use the thumb stick to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to display the list of data options. 2. Select the desired option from the list and press in on the thumb stick. (for definitions, see appendix c, pages 60-61.) bearing course cu...
Page 31: Altimeter
21 the altimeter page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/ descent, a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profile of pressure changes over time. The altimeter page’s options menu allows you to select from a vari- ety of display options such as plotting ove...
Page 32: Altimeter
22 altimeter altimeter page options menu altimeter page with elevation plot displayed the altimeter page provides you with a variety of elevation information: a status window that displays cur- rent elevation and current rate of ascent/descent, a profile of elevation changes over distance or time, a ...
Page 33: Altimeter
23 altimeter view pressure plots/elevation when selecting the ‘view elevation plot’ option you can plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time. When you select ‘view pressure plot’ you can view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a s...
Page 34: Options
24 options altimeter view points the ‘view points’ option allows you to scroll through the stored elevation profile and to view a single point along the profile. When the pointer is stopped at a loca- tion along the profile, the display shows the elevation, time of day and date the point was created. T...
Page 35: Options
25 calibration page with ‘number’ keyboard displayed. Enter known altitude, highlight ‘ok’ and press in on the thumb stick to calibrate the altimeter. Options altimeter at your current location, information you can obtain from a map or other reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. U...
Page 36: Trip Computer
26 the trip computer page displays up to eight different types of navigation data and are user programmable. Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. The default settings for these fields are shown in the illustration. By selecting the information options tha...
Page 37: To Program A Data field:
27 trip computer page the trip computer provides a variety of data fields with read-outs of current information as you travel. The list of data field options and definitions is in appendix c, pages 60-61. The option menu for this page provides the following options: reset, big numbers, and restore defa...
Page 38: Main Menu
28 the main menu provides you with a directory of the etrex vista’s advanced features. From the main menu page you can mark and create new waypoints; find map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of interest, etc.; create routes; save tracks; setup system operating features; or a...
Page 39: The Main Page
29 using the main menu the main menu provides access to additional etrex vista feature pages. The pages listed below provide enhancements to etrex vista 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 waypoint p...
Page 40: Main Menu
30 main menu mark the mark waypoint page the mark waypoint page allows you to mark and record your current location as a waypoint and appears with a graphic name block (man with a flag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To mark your current location as a waypo...
Page 41: Main Menu
31 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, automat...
Page 42: To Project A Waypoint:
32 using the keyboard to edit 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 ...
Page 43: Main Menu
33 main menu to save map or find menu items as waypoints: 1. Access the information page for the desired item (highlighted from the map or selected from the find menu). 2. Open the options menu at the top of the page, select ‘save as waypoint’ and press in on the thumb stick to save the item to the ...
Page 44: To find A Waypoint:
34 finding a waypoint waypoints that you have created and stored in the etrex vista can be found by selecting the “waypoint’ option from the find menu. You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘by name’ or ‘nearest’ options as explained on the previous page. When selected from the...
Page 45: To find A ‘Favorite’:
35 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 significance. The process for finding favorite waypoints from the ‘favorites’ list is the same as finding a regular waypoint. To find...
Page 46: To find A City:
36 to find a city: 1. Use the thumb stick to select the ‘cities’ option, then press it in to display the find ‘by name’ or find by ‘nearest’ prompt. Selecting ‘by name, displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities. 2. If using find ‘by name’, begin spelling the name of the cit...
Page 47: Find Options
37 find options main menu 5. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. 6. Press in on the thumb stick to display the infor- mation page for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing fields. 7. U...
Page 48: To Locate An Address:
38 finding a point of interest - (continued) once you have selected an item, you can display the information page for that item. You can then use the on- screen buttons to ‘goto’ or view the location on the ‘map’; or use the options menu for more choices. To find a point of interest: 1. Press the fin...
Page 49: To Locate An Intersection:
39 2. Use the thumb stick to highlight ‘address’ and press it in to display the ‘find address’ page. 3. Highlight the’ number’ field and use the keyboard for entering numbers. 4. Move to the ‘street’ field using the thumb stick. 5. Press in on the thumb stick to display the ‘select street name’ list. ...
Page 50: To Activate A Goto:
40 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...
Page 51: To Create A Route:
41 creating and using a route route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final des- tination. The etrex vista stores 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modified from the route page, and waypoints can be added to a ...
Page 52: Main Menu
42 main menu routes options editing a route to remove all waypoints: 1. Select the on-screen page options button from the route page 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 to remove all waypoints from the lis...
Page 53: To Review A Waypoint:
43 2. Select ’restore defaults’ and then press in on the thumb stick to restore factory settings. 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 ...
Page 54: Main Menu
44 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 thumbing 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...
Page 55: Main Menu
45 navigating a route on the map page navigation page with bearing pointer main menu routes options press in on the thumb stick to place the new waypoint. A waypoint information page displays. Press the on-screen ‘ok’ button to save the new waypoint, then press it again after returning to the route ...
Page 56: Main Menu
46 main menu navigating a route (continued) bottom of the page and then press in on the thumb stick to begin navigating the route. The screen changes to the navigation page. 3. Move to the map page to view the route and the position icon indicating your current location. 4. Begin moving, watching di...
Page 57: Main Menu
47 using track logs the etrex vista 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 informa- tion about points along its path, including time, and position. The etrex vista uses this information to allow you...
Page 58: Tracks Options
48 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...
Page 59: To Set The Time:
49 the setup menu the setup pages allow you to customize your etrex vista 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 setup...
Page 60: Setup Options
50 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 g...
Page 61: Setup Options
51 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...
Page 62: Main Menu
52 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...
Page 63: Setup Options
53 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 significantly save battery power. The ‘battery saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite signal position updating and the ‘use with gps off’ option stops ...
Page 64: Accessories
54 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 fishing best times record, an area calculator, and a basic calculator. Highlight the approp...
Page 65: To Set The Month and Year:
55 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...
Page 66: Accessories
56 note: the times displayed are the recog- nized best and good times for hunting and fishing. But, be certain that they are not in conflict 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 & ...
Page 67: To Calculate The Area:
57 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 vista “re...
Page 68: Appendix A
58 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...
Page 69: Appendix B
59 appendix b to obtain accessories, see your local dealer or visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com and thumb 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 carrying the etrex vis...
Page 70: Appendix C
60 appendix c the following data field options are available on the map, navigation, altimeter, and trip computer main pages. Options available only on the altimeter page are listed on page 61. Bearing - the direction from your current location to a destination. Course - the direction from your start...
Page 71: Appendix C
61 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. Turn - the angle difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and your current line of travel. ‘l’ means...
Page 72: Mapsource
62 mapsource setup transferring mapsource map data if you have purchased a garmin mapsource™ cd-rom mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to provide your unit with maximum find features and mapping capability. The etrex vista accepts up to 24 mb of map data...
Page 73: Appendix E
63 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 ...
Page 74: Appendix F
64 appendix f po w er (+ ) data out data in gr ou nd (- ) gr ound (-) data out data in gr een w hite black data cable etrex vista connector interface formats are selected from the setup ‘interface page’ on page 52 of this manual. The input/output lines on your etrex vista unit are rs-232 compatible,...
Page 75: Index
65 index a accessories ................................................ 59 accessories menu ...................................... 54 accessories page ........................................ 29 accuracy circle ......................................... 10 activate a route ..............................
Page 76: Index
66 index course ........................................... 14, 20, 60 course deviation indicator (cdi) .............. 17 course pointer .......................................... 17 creating a route ........................................ 41 current destination ............................. 20, 60...
Page 77: Index
67 index limited warranty vi, vii proprietary sentences 64 getting started ............................................ 1 glide ratio .................................... 20, 25, 60 destination (dest) 20, 25, 60 global positioning system (gps) ..................... 3, 5, 53, 58, 64, iii goto functio...
Page 78: Index
68 set gps switch 51 set the backlighting timeout 51 set the date 56 set the date and time 54 set the location 54, 56 set the month and year 55 set the time 49 show data fields 13 show nav status 13 stop navigating 13, 18, 40, 46 transfer data 62 use setup map options 15 use sight n go to navigate 1...
Page 79: Index
69 nearest (waypoints, cities, exits, etc.) 33–38 new location .......................................... 6, 7 nmea ........................................... 52, 58, 64 nmea out ................................................ 52 normal mode ............................................ 53 north re...
Page 80: Index
70 sight ‘n’ go ............................................... 17 software license agreement ....................... Iv software version (operating) ............... 29, 53 specifications ............................................ 58 speed ...................................... 20, 25, 50, 60 stop ...
Page 81: Index
71 marking 30 naming 30 symbols 30 wgs 84 (world geodetic survey 1984) .... 50 wiring diagram ......................................... 64 www.Garmin.Com ................................... Vii www.Nima.Mil ........................................... 50 z zoom in .......................................
Page 82: Notes
72 notes.
Page 84: Www.Garmin.Com.
For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com. © copyright 2005 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151st street olathe, ks 66062 u.S.A. Telephone: 913/397.8200 fax: 913/397.8282 garmin (...