eTrex HC series Owner’s Manual
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Turning on the eTrex
To turn the eTrex on and off:
Press and hold
POWER
.
�djusting the Backlight
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the
POWER
key.
2. Press up on the
ROCKER
to increase the
brightness and down to decrease.
3. Press
ENTER
or
QUIT
to close.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you turn on your eTrex, the GPS
receiver must collect satellite data and establish its
current location. To receive satellite signals, you must
be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
To initialize your eTrex:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky.
While the GPS receiver is searching for
the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites”
message is replaced by an “Acquiring
Satellites” message until enough signals are
acquired to fix its location.
The strength of
each satellite
signal is shown.
The outer
circle
represents
the horizon.
The inner
circle is a
location 5
degrees from
the horizon.
The number of
each overhead
satellite is
shown.
If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of
solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution,
and press
ENTER
.
