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Garmin eTrex Vista Owner's Manual And Reference Manual
Summary of eTrex Vista
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Owner’s manual and reference guide etrex ® vista personal navigator tm.
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© 2001 garmin corporation garmin international, inc. 1200 e 151 st 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 9aq u.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 fax.44/1794.519222 garmin corp. No. 68, jang...
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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 four sections. The introduction section provides fcc and safety information and ...
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Introduction fcc compliance statement warnings and precautions this device complies with part 15 of the fcc limits for class b digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful i...
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Introduction map data information: one of the goals of garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a rea- sonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and...
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Section one - introduction about this manual.............................................I fcc compliance statement...............................Ii warnings and precautions.............................Ii-iii table of contents..............................................Iv section two - getting sta...
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1 setup, features, and basic navigation section 2 before you begin to explore the etrex vista’s operating features, you will want to follow these “getting started” instructions to prepare it for operation by installing bat- teries, adjusting the screen contrast, loading optional garmin mapsource ® m...
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2 features and button function the zoom in/out buttons: • press and hold to zoom in and out on the map page • press and hold when on the satellite page to adjust the screen contrast the find button: • press and release to access the find menu the page button: • press and release to cycle through mai...
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3 starting up installing the batteries the etrex vista operates on two “aa” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Rechargeable alkaline, nicad or lithium batteries may also be used. Stored data will not be lost when the batteries are removed. To install batteries: 1. R...
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4 backlighting and contrast getting started display backlighting and contrast set up if lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. To turn on the backlighting: 1. Press and release the power button to turn on the backligh...
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5 moving from main page to main page all of the information you need to operate the etrex vista can be found on six main pages (or display screens). You can simply press and release the page button to cycle through the satellite page, map page, navigation page, altimeter page, trip computer, and mai...
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6 page basics: the main pages getting started map page basics 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 geog...
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7 navigation page basics the navigation page displays directional information to guide you to a destination. The status window at the top of the page shows you the name of your destina- tion, the distance and the time to go. A bearing pointer and compass ring are displayed to provide you with naviga...
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8 page basics: the main pages getting started the navigation page electronic compass the etrex vista is equipped with an electronic com- pass to provide you with direction information when you are stationary. You can also use the compass to perform a basic navigation feature called ‘sight ‘n go’. Be...
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9 altimeter page basics the altimeter page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profi le of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profi le of pressure changes over time. The page options menu allows you to select from a variety of display options such as plot...
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10 getting started trip computer page basics the trip computer page displays up to eight different types of navigation data. Each data fi eld is selectable and can contain one of many data information options. By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order ...
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11 main menu page basics 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; fi nd map items such as cities, interstate exits, addresses, points of interest, etc.; create routes; save track logs; setup syst...
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12 getting started basic navigation the mark waypoint page dis- playing your marked waypoint, along with the latitude and lon- gitude and approx. Elevation. On-screen buttons can create a direct path (goto) to the waypoint, show it on the map (map), and confi rm your selec- tion as a waypoint (ok). T...
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13 getting started the map page displaying your marked waypoint and a track defi ning your path of travel. The accuracy circle, surround- ing the position icon indicates the accuracy of your position to within the circumference of the circle. To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Use the click stick to h...
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14 getting started basic navigation the map page with a goto line connecting your location to your original marked waypoint the navigation page with the bearing pointer showing you the direction to go. The compass ring provides you with orientation information. The ‘stop navigation’ option. Navigati...
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15 reference the satellite page overview because the etrex vista relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigational guidance, the unit’s view of the sky will determine how fast you achieve navigational status. Gps signals do not travel through rocks, build- ings, people, metal, or heavy tr...
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16 step-by-step instructions how to select the ‘use with gps off’ option: 1. Use the click 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 click stick to highlight the ‘use with gps off’ option and then press it in to acti...
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17 reference navigation methods- overview active navigation is supported by three of the six main pages: the map page graphically shows you map details, your current location, your elevation, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you’ve been. Th...
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18 reference the map page the map page - overview the map page shows your present position and direction 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 a...
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19 reference map page options menu map page options menu with ‘pan map’ selected. When no active navigation is being used ‘stop naviga- tion’ will appear gray. If ‘show data fields’ is selected, it will be replaced by the ‘hide data fields’ option. The ‘setup map’ option consists of fi ve sub-pages. ...
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20 reference map page options using the panning arrow - overview 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 f...
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21 reference data field step-by-step instructions to program a data fi eld: 1. Use the click stick to highlight the data fi eld and then press it in to display the options menu. 2. Highlight the desired option and then press in on the click stick to place it in the data fi eld. Stop navigation the ‘sto...
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22 reference data field - overview two optional data fi elds support the map page and can be programmed to display the following options: bearing - the direction from your current location to a destination. Course - the direction from your starting location to a destination. Off course - the distance...
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23 setup map - overview the ‘setup map’ option displays the map setup pages. These pages determine how map features are displayed allowing you to tailor the map to your needs. The map page setup options the map setup page consists of fi ve sub pages each accessed by an on-screen button. Each page pro...
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24 zooming in and out on the map reference step-by-step instructions to use setup map options: 1. Select ‘setup map’ from the options menu and then press in on the click stick to display the map setup page. 2. Highlight the desired sub-page button to display the features list for that sub-page. 3. H...
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25 reference the navigation page navigation page -overview 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 (bear- ing) relative to the ...
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26 navigation page data fields options menu (the slider at the side of the menu indicates a multi-page list of options.) the navigation page reference the navigation page also displays a ‘waypoint’ fi eld above the compass or highway with the name of the next waypoint on your route or of your fi nal d...
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27 the navigation page reference navigation page ‘big numbers’ option using sight ‘n go to navigate to a destination: 1. Use the page button to access the navigation page and then use the click stick to access the options menu. 2. Use the click stick to highlight the sight ‘n go option and press it ...
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28 the altimeter page reference altitude page options menu altimeter page with elevation plot displayed altimeter page - overview the altimeter page provides you with a variety of altitude information: a status window that displays cur- rent elevation and current rate of ascent/descent, a profi le of...
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29 the altimeter page reference view elevation/view pressure plots - overview when selecting the ‘view elevation plot’ option you can plot a profi le 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 ch...
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30 the altimeter page reference view points - overview the ‘view points’ option allows you to scroll through the stored elevation profi le and to view a single point along the profi le. When the pointer is stopped at a loca- tion along the profi le, the elevation, time of day and date the point was cre...
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31 the altimeter page reference reset - overview you can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting the ‘reset’ option from the page options menu. Step-by-step instructions to reset the elevation data and max elevation fi elds: 1. Use the click stick to highlight the ‘reset’...
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32 trip computer page - overview the trip computer provides a variety of data fi elds with read-outs of current information as you travel. Eight fi elds display navigation information and are user programmable. The default settings for these fi elds are shown in the illustration to the right. Here is t...
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33 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...
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34 reference marking your location the mark waypoint page - overview 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 fl ag) that displays the assigned number for that waypoint and waypoint symbol. Step-by-step ...
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35 reference creating a waypoint 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 click stick in and release. 2. The mark waypoint ...
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36 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. (see page 37) 2. Highlight the option menu on-scree...
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37 reference the find menu - overview the find menu allows you to fi nd stored locations (waypoints) and map items (cities, exits, etc.). They can be found by name or by those nearest to your current location (position icon). If you are using mapsource metroguide data, the list of fi nd locations will...
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38 finding a waypoint - overview 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 fi nd a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the ‘by name’ or ‘nearest’ options explained on the previous page. When selected...
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39 step-by-step instructions to fi nd a ‘favorite’: 1. Use the click stick to select the ‘favorites’ option from the find list and then press it in to display the list. Use the list option menu to select ‘by name’ or ‘nearest’. 2. Use the click stick to select the desired favorite from the list and t...
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40 finding an exit - overview you can use the find exit option to locate a nearby exit on an interstate highway. Exits are listed only by ‘nearest’. Exit information pages provide a variety of information about services near each exit, including rest stops, lodging, restaurants, service stations, et...
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41 the find menu reference finding a point of interest - overview you can use the find point of interest option to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have transferred a map- source metroguide map to the unit map database, other- wise this opt...
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42 to fi nd a point of interest: (continued) 5. Use the option menu at the top of page to select from either ‘by name’ or ‘nearest’ options. Selecting ‘by name’ displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want. When enough characters are entered a list of matches is displ...
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43 to locate an intersection: 1. Display the find menu and use the click stick to highlight the ‘intersection’ category and press it in to display the ‘find intersection’ page. 2. Highlight the fi rst ’street’ fi eld and then press in on the click stick to display the ‘street‘ list. 3. Enter the name ...
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44 reference using a goto information page 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 ...
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45 creating and using a route - overview route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The etrex vista will store 20 routes, each with up to 50 waypoints. A route can be created and modifi ed from the route page, waypoints can be ...
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46 reference routes editing a route to remove all waypoints: 1. Select the on-screen page options button from the route page and press the click stick in to access the options menu. 2. Highlight the ‘remove all’ option and then press in on the click stick to remove all waypoints from the list. You w...
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47 editing a route (continued) to review a waypoint: 1. Select the waypoint from the route waypoints list and press the click stick in to access the options menu for the waypoint. 2. Highlight ‘review’ and then press in on the click stick to display the information page for the waypoint. 3. Highligh...
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48 reference routes 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 click stick in to access the options menu for the wa...
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49 navigating a route a route can be navigated using the map page or the navigation page. The map page displays your movement, the route line and waypoints on the route. The navigation page provides compass direction and a bearing pointer. To navigate a route: 1. Select a route from the routes list ...
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50 reference data fields for the route page when navigating a route, the data displayed in the data fi elds on route page may be customized to provide useful navigation information that is specifi cally related to route navigation. These data options appear only on the route page, options for this typ...
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51 using track logs - overview 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 information about points along its path, including time, and position. The etrex vista can use this information ...
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52 tracks page reference step-by-step instructions 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...
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53 the setup pages - overview 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 con- trast settings, heading measurement, interface options and system operating mode. By highlighting the icon...
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54 units page - overview 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 ...
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55 setup pages reference display page - overview you can adjust the amount of time that the backlight- ing feature stays on before timing out and adjust the screen contrast for best viewing backlighting timeout - allows you to choose from always on, to delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one, or two m...
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56 reference setup pages interface page - overview the interface settings page allows you to choose from seven different input/output serial data formats, or, none at all. This feature is used when connecting your etrex vista to external nmea devices, a dgps beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc...
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57 setup pages reference system page - overview the system setup page allows you to select from three modes of operation ‘normal’, ‘battery saver’, and ‘use with gps off’. Of the gps options, the ‘battery saver’ or ‘use with gps off’ will signifi cantly save battery power. The ‘battery saver’ mode re...
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58 accessory pages reference accessories menu the are three accessory pages (features which enhance the unit operation, but are not essential), sun and moon position relative to a location, a calendar displayed by month, and a hunting and fi shing best times record. Highlight the appropriate icon and...
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59 calendar - overview 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 ...
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60 accessory pages reference hunt & fish page ‘new location’ options hunt and fish - overview this feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fi shing for a chosen location and date. Step-by-step instructions to set the date: 1. Highlight the date fi eld and then press in on the...
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61 appendix a specifi cations appendices physical case: fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to ipx7 standards (waterproof to one meter for 30 minutes) size: 4.4”h x 2”w x 1.2”d weight: approx. 5.3 ounces (150g) w/batteries temperature range: 5° to 158°f (-15° to 70°c) 3 (operating) ...
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62 appendix b time offset chart the table below gives approximate utc time offset for various longitudinal zones. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. A simple way to determine your local time offset is how many hours you are behind or ahead of utc (also called ‘greenwich...
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63 appendix c accessories appendices standard accessories carry lanyard ........................... Part no. 013-00052-00 provides convenient method for carrying the etrex vista. Attaches to a slot on the bottom of the unit. (not shown) pc interface cable .................... Part no. 010-10206-00 a...
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64 appendix d wiring diagram appendices interface formats are selected from the setup ‘interface page’ on page 44 of this manual. The input/output lines on your etrex vista unit are rs-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, includ- ing pc’s, differential beacon ...
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65 appendix e troubleshooting appendices symptom probable cause remedy to resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide: contact garmin customer service at 913-397-8200 unit does not turn on. Unit will not turn on, even with new batteries. The unit turns on, then turns off. It takes more...
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66 estimated time of arrival (eta).................. 22 exit services ................................................ 40 exits............................................................ 40 exits, nearest .............................................. 40 f features.....................................
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67 appendix f index appendices n navigation page............................7, 13, 25-27 nearest (waypoints, cities, exits, etc.) ........ 37 nmea ................................................... 56, 64 normal mode.............................................. 57 north up ...........................
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68 appendix g garmin limited warranty appendices garmin corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replaceme...
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Note : do not confuse this external serial number with internal serial number that is displayed in the system setup page. The internal serial number is relevant to the operating software and is required only when transferring certain types of garmin mapsource data to your unit. Serial number use thi...
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© 2001 garmin corporation 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, 9aq u.K. Garmin corp. No. 68, jangshu 2 nd road, shijr, taipei county, taiwan www.Garmin.Com part number: 190-00...