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Garmin Forerunner 101 Owner's Manual
Summary of Forerunner 101
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Foretrex ™ 101 personal navigator ® owner’s manual.
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© copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries 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 9aq u.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 fax. 44/1794.519222 ga...
Page 3: About This Manual
I about this manual standard package contents: 1 foretrex 101 unit 1 strap extension 1 wrist strap 1 owner’s manual 1 quick start guide check to see that your package in- cludes the items listed above. If any parts are missing, contact your garmin dealer immediately. Thank you for choosing the garmi...
Page 4: Introduction
Ii introduction care information cleaning the unit and wrist strap the foretrex 101 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 de- tergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners an...
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Iii introduction introduction .............................I care information .......................................Ii cleaning the unit and wrist strap ........... Ii storing the foretrex 101 ......................... Ii immersing the unit in water ................... Ii table of contents ...........
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Iv introduction routes menu page ...................................34 using the routes menu page ................. 34 creating a route .................................... 34 using the route page ............................. 35 deleting all routes ................................ 36 route setup .....
Page 7: Getting Started
1 foretrex 101 overview your small, rugged, and waterproof foretrex 101 unit is perfect for easily maneuvering from one waypoint to the next. With handy and convenient wrist-strap design, the power- ful foretrex 101 allows you to store up to 500 waypoints and 20 routes in the unit’s mem- ory, while ...
Page 8: Overview
2 overview using the buttons enter/ mark up down page goto power the power button: • press and hold to turn unit on and off • press and release to turn display backlight on and off the goto button: • press to initiate a goto (navigate to a specific destination/waypoint) the page button: • press to sw...
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3 overview using the wrist strap the foretrex 101 has been designed to comfortably fit your wrist. For best perfor- mance, wear the foretrex 101 like a watch, with the top face of the unit oriented towards the sky. A strap extension provides additional length and easily attaches to the existing strap...
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4 overview to remove the wrist strap from the foretrex 101: 1. Place your foretrex 101 on a cloth or soft surface to avoid scratching the case. 2. While holding the foretrex 101 steady with one hand, use a jeweler’s band pin removing tool or a very soft flat head screwdriver. Catch the spring bar’s l...
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5 overview getting started installing aaa batteries into the foretrex 101 battery usage icon shows an estimate of battery life left. Four squares with the battery outline indicates new batteries are installed in the unit. Installing batteries the foretrex 101 operates on two aaa alkaline batteries (...
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6 overview turning on the foretrex 101 after you have placed the batteries in the foretrex 101, it is ready for use. Allow the foretrex 101 time to track satellites and determine your position the first time you use it. Upon startup, the gps signal bar appears. As the foretrex 101 locates more satell...
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7 overview using the main pages all of the information needed to operate the foretrex 101 is found on six main ‘pages’ (or display screens). These pages are the satellite, map, navigation, trip computer, timer (if enabled), and main menu. Switching between the main pages simply press the page button...
Page 14: Satellite Page
8 satellite page satellite page satellite page options advanced skyview using the satellite page the satellite page shows the foretrex 101 gathering all the necessary satellite informa- tion in order to work. The satellite page shows you the satellites being acquired (in anima- tion), satellite sign...
Page 15: Main Pages
9 main pages adjusting the backlighting and contrast if the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. You may also make these adjustments through the main menu page. Refer to the “setup menu: set display”section for more information. To...
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10 main pages using the map page the map page shows where you are (the animated figure) and provides a picture of where you are going. As you travel (the animated figure ‘walks’) and leaves a ‘trail’ (track log). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. To help you better visualize the ‘r...
Page 17: Main Pages
11 main pages map setup: press enter when this is highlighted to adjust the map settings including: orient map (ahead or northward): when ‘ahead’ is selected, the top of the map is oriented in the direction you are currently moving. When ‘northward’ is selected, the map is always oriented to the nor...
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12 main pages to clear the track log from the map page: 1. Press the enter button while on the map page to display the map page options. 2. Press the up or down button to highlight ‘clear track log’ and press the enter button. 3. At the message “do you really want to clear the track log?”, use the d...
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13 main pages using the navigation page the navigation page helps guide you to a destination. When you are moving with no particular destination in mind, the navigation page shows you your moving direction and speed. When you are moving towards a specific destination (navigating a course), the naviga...
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14 main pages trip computer trip computer: four small data fields trip computer options using the trip computer the trip computer stores information for your trip from the time it is reset until it is re- set again. The trip computer displays information about your trip, such as your maximum speed an...
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15 main pages timer page timer page: timer running set timer page: show timer displaying the timer page by default, the timer page is not displayed. You must access the main menu and enable the timer page before you can display and use it. To enable the timer page: 1. Press the page button until the...
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16 main pages timer page to set the timer: 1. Press the page button until the main menu page is displayed. 2. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘setup’ and press enter . 3. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘set timer’ and press enter. 4. Use the up and down buttons to highlight the fie...
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17 main pages using the timer page after the timer page is enabled and a count down time is entered, you can use the timer for a variety of applications, such as running and sailboat racing. The synchronization and quick reset capabilities make the foretrex an extremely handy timer. To stop and star...
Page 24: Main Menu Page
18 main menu page basics the main menu page gives you access to the foretrex 101 unit’s waypoints, tracks, routes, and setup screens. When the main menu page is displayed, use the up or down buttons to highlight the desired sub-page (waypoints, tracks, routes, or setup), and press enter to open that...
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19 main menu pages waypoints menu page the waypoints menu page provides access to your waypoints and allows you to delete and create waypoints. To open the waypoints menu page: 1. From the main menu page, use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘waypoints’. 2. Press the enter button to access the w...
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20 main menu pages to view the nearest waypoints page: 1. From the main menu page press the up or down button to highlight ‘waypoints’, then press the enter button. 2. Select ‘nearest’ and press the enter button to see a listing of the nine closest waypoints by name and distance from your location. ...
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21 main menu pages waypoints menu page mark waypoint page marking a waypoint the mark waypoint page, shown to the right, allows you to define a location as a waypoint and then change the waypoint symbol, name, elevation, and location (latitude and longitude). Entering a known location, then saving it...
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22 main menu pages to change the symbol: 1. From the main menu page press the up or down button to highlight ‘mark’. Press the enter button to display the mark waypoint page. 2. Press the up or down button and highlight the symbol in the flag. 3. Press the enter button to display the list of waypoint...
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23 main menu pages waypoints menu page mark waypoint page enter correct elevation page edit location page to change the elevation: 1. From the main menu page press the up or down button to highlight ‘mark’. Press the enter button to display the mark waypoint page. 2. Press the up or down button and ...
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24 main menu pages review waypoint page the review waypoint page allows you to change the waypoint symbol, name, eleva- tion and location (just as on the mark waypoint page). You can also delete the waypoint, display the waypoint on the map page, start a goto, and display the review waypoint page op...
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25 main menu pages waypoints menu page review waypoint page goto waypoint: navigation page displaying review waypoint page options to start a goto from the review waypoint page: 1. On the review waypoint page, press the up or down button to highlight ‘goto’. 2. Press the enter button to activate the...
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26 main menu pages projecting a waypoint using the project waypoint feature, the foretrex 101 can create a waypoint at a specified distance and bearing using an existing waypoint as a reference. You can also change the waypoint name, symbol, and elevation on this page. To project a waypoint: 1. Selec...
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27 main menu pages hunting and fishing information this feature provides you with a listing of best times for hunting and fishing for the chosen waypoint and date. To display the hunting and fishing information: 1. Press the page button to access the main menu. Press the enter button when ‘waypoints’ ...
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28 main menu pages sun and moon information this feature provides you with a list of sun rise/set and moon rise/set times for the se- lected waypoint for the current date. A graphic display of the moon phase is also displayed. You may view sun and moon information for any date. To display the sun an...
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29 main menu pages using the tracks menu page the foretrex 101 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the map page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, and position. The foretrex 101 uses this information to allow you to navig...
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30 main menu pages using the track log to use the track log, select the ‘pan track log’ option to show a pointer that moves along the track log when you press the up or down button. To pan the track log: 1. Press the page button to access the main menu. 2. Use the up and down arrows to highlight ‘tr...
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31 main menu pages using the setup track page recording: turn the track log recording ‘on’ and ‘off’. Record interval: you can set the track recording interval to change based on ‘distance’, ‘time’, or ‘auto’. If ‘distance’ or ‘time’ is selected, enter a value (a specific distance or time) in the nex...
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32 main menu pages to save a track: 1. Press the page button to access the main menu. Press the enter button when ‘tracks’ is highlighted to open the tracks menu page. 2. Highlight ‘save track’ and press enter to display the track log. 3. Use the up and down buttons pan the track log and select a be...
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33 main menu pages track page options from the saved tracks list, highlight a track and press enter to display the options for that track. Navigate: press enter to navigate this track. Select to begin navigation from the begin- ning point or the end point. Navigate tracks page show map: press enter ...
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34 main menu pages using the routes menu page route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The foretrex 101 stores 20 routes, each with up to 125 waypoints. The routes menu page provides access to your routes and allows you to del...
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35 main menu pages routes menu page routes menu page routes list route page using the route page each route saved in your foretrex 101 is displayed in the routes list. You can then access each route displayed in its own individual route page. From the route page you can edit the route, delete the ro...
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36 main menu pages deleting all routes you can quickly delete all routes from the route menu page. This is especially helpful after a vacation where the stored routes no longer apply to your location. You can also delete points within the route. Refer to the procedure titled “to remove a waypoint fr...
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37 main menu pages route setup you may alter the way your foretrex follows routes. To access route setup: 1. From the main menu page, use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘routes’. 2. Press the enter button to access the routes menu page. 3. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘setup routes...
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38 main menu pages routes menu page route page edit route name editing the route name editing a route you can edit many elements of a route, such as the route name and the route order. You can add waypoints at any point along the route. You can also remove waypoints from the route. To edit a route, ...
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39 main menu pages to insert a waypoint in the route: 1. With the route page displaying, use the up and down buttons to select the waypoint you would like to enter the new waypoint before. Press the enter button. 2. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘insert’ then press enter . 3. Use the up, ...
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40 main menu pages 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 shows the direction you need to travel using the pointer in the compass. To follow the route:...
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41 main menu pages using the setup menu the setup menu allows you to setup several aspects of the foretrex 101, such as the timer, display, interface, and system. You must access the setup menu and then select one of the options in the setup menu to access the individual setup pages. The setup menu ...
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42 main menu pages setting the timer you can set the timer to count down from a particular time. For example, if you are in a race that has a two-minute warning before the start, program your foretrex to count down from two minutes. You can also set the action the timer takes when it expires. To set...
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43 main menu pages to set the expired action: 1. Press the page button until the main menu page is displayed. 2. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘setup’ and press enter . 3. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ‘set timer’ and press enter. 4. Use the up and down buttons to highlight the...
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44 main menu pages set time page the time page allows you to select a 12-hour or 24-hour time format, enter the proper time zone, and choose daylight savings time. When you select 12-hour time formatting, the clock will read like a standard clock with 12-hour am and 12-hour pm cycles. The 24- hour o...
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45 main menu pages daylight savings time daylight savings time can be set to ‘automatic’ (using the built-in almanac to auto- matically change the clock settings when daylight savings goes into or out of effect). You can choose ‘yes’ to manually add daylight savings or ‘no’ to remain on standard tim...
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46 main menu pages set display page light timeout the ‘light timeout’ option allows you to set the display backlight timeout (stays on, 15 or 30 seconds, and 1 or 2 minutes) and to adjust the display contrast. To change the light timeout: 1. Press the page button until the main menu page is displaye...
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47 main menu pages set units page using the foretrex 101 with a paper map increases the navigation power of each. To use a map in conjunction with the foretrex 101, you must select the position format, map datum, map units, and north reference (set in the set heading page) to match the map. The fore...
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48 main menu pages map datums a map datum is a reference model of the earth’s shape. Every map uses a map datum which is usually listed in the title block of the map. The default datum in the foretrex 101 is wgs 84 (world geodetic survey, 1984). You should only change the datum if you are using maps...
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49 main menu pages distance/speed, elevation, and vertical speed the foretrex 101 allows you to customize speed and distance readouts. To change the distance/speed, elevation, or vertical speed: 1. Press the page button until the main menu page is displayed. Use the up and down buttons to highlight ...
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50 main menu pages set heading page you can set the angle units and the north reference in the set heading page. Angle: select the unit of measurement for angles to display in. Highlight ‘degrees’ and press enter to display angle units as degrees (360°). Highlight ‘mils’ and press enter to display a...
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51 main menu pages set interface page choose from different input/output serial data formats (‘i/o format’) for connecting external nmea devices, a dgps beacon receiver, a personal computer, etc. Effective use of this feature requires a working knowledge of these formats: garmin: the proprietary for...
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52 main menu pages setup menu: set system setup menu set system page selecting the beeper action set system page the system page allows you to select the gps mode, beeper, and language. You can also enter and view owner information and reset the unit to the defaults. Gps mode: enable (‘normal’) and ...
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53 main menu pages gps mode select from the following modes: normal: the gps receiver is always ‘on’ when it’s in ‘normal’ mode. The normal mode is more responsive to sudden turns or change of speed/acceleration. Waas: the wide area augmentation system (waas) capability produces a more accurate posi...
Page 60: Specifications
54 physical case: fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to iec 60529 ipx7 standards (waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) size: 1.71” h x 3.26” w x .91” d (43.434 mm x 82.804 mm x 23.114 mm) weight: approx. 2.75 ounces (77.96 g) temperature range: 5° to 158° f (-15° to 70° c) (opera...
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55 appendix the available data field options for the navigation page and trip computer page are: bearing—the direction from your current location to a destination. Course—the direction from your starting location to a destination. Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below sea level. Final dest (...
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56 appendix next eta—the estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Next ete—the estimated time elapsed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. Odometer—a running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second- by-second position readings. Off c...
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57 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information fcc compliance the foretrex 101 complies with part 15 of the fcc regulations and with canadian rss-210 and ices-003 for class b digital devices. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause ha...
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58 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information serial number use this area to record the serial number 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 inside the manual. The 8-digit number is located on the ba...
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59 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship 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 nor...
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60 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information products sold through on-line auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from garmin. On-line auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales rece...
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61 appendix safety information warning: if you choose to use the foretrex 101 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the foretrex 101 to secure the gps unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the foretrex 101 ov...
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62 a accuracy 6 acquire satellites 6 auto zoom on/off 11 b backlighting 9 battery 52 life 54 battery save 53 beacon receiver setup 51 bearing 55 buttons 2 down 2 enter 2 goto 2, 25 page 2 power 2 up 2 c cleaning ii clear track log 10, 12 waypoint 20, 36 computer pc 51 trip 1, 7, 14, 55 contrast 9, 4...
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63 index i interface 51 interval tones 43 l language 52 lat/lon 55 latitude 21, 23, 47, 55 light timeout 46 location 23, 55 longitude 21, 23, 47, 55 m main menu page 18 routes. See route setup menu. See setup menu tracks. See tracks waypoints. See waypoints main pages 7 map datums 48–49 map page 10,...
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64 index set time 44, 45 set timer 41, 42, 43 set units 47, 48, 49 setup track 31 set display 46 set heading 50 set interface 51 set system 52, 53 set time 44, 45 set timer 15, 16, 41, 42 set units 47, 48, 49, 55 show timer 15, 41 specifications 54 speed 56 start the timer 17 stop navigation 11, 13 s...
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com. © copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. U...