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Options ......................................................27

Main Menu

The Main Page ...........................................28
     Setting the Correct Time Zone ..............28
     Using the Main Menu ...........................29
Mark Options .......................................30-32
     Projecting a Waypoint ...........................32
     Editing Waypoints ................................32
Find Options ........................................33-40
     The Find Menu .....................................33
     Finding a Waypoint ..............................34
     Finding a Favorite ................................35
     Finding a City .......................................35
     Finding an Exit .....................................36
     Finding a Point of Interest .....................37
     Finding an Address or Intersection .......38
     Using a Goto .........................................40
Routes Options .....................................41-46
     Creating and Using A Route ..................41
     Editing a Route ................................42-44
     Add/Edit from the Route Map Page ..44-45
     Navigating a Route ................................45
     Data Fields for the Route Page ...............46
Tracks Options .....................................47-48
Setup Options ......................................49-53
     Time Page .............................................49
     Units Page .............................................50
     Display Page .........................................51
     Heading Page ........................................51
     Interface Page ........................................52
     System Page ..........................................53
Accessories ...........................................54-57
     Sun and Moon ......................................54
     Calendar Page .......................................55
     Hunt and Fish Page ...............................56
     Area Calculator Page .............................57
     Calculator Page .....................................57

Appendices

Appendix A:

 Specifi cations .......................58

Appendix B:

 Accessories ...........................59

Appendix C:

 Data Field Defi nitions .....60-61

Appendix D:

 MapSource Setup .................62

Appendix E: 

Troubleshooting ...................63

Appendix F:

 Wiring Diagram ....................64

Index

 ...................................................65-71

Introduction

About This Manual .......................................i
FCC Compliance Statement .........................ii
Warnings and Precautions .......................ii-iv
Software License Agreement ....................iv-v
Maintenance ................................................v
Warranty ................................................vi-vii
Product Registation ....................................vii
Table of Contents .......................................vii

Getting Started

Setup, and Features .....................................1
Features and Button Function ......................2
Battery Installation .......................................3
Backlighting and Contrast ...........................3 

The Main Pages

Main Page Basics ..........................................4

Satellite

The Main Page .............................................5
Options ....................................................6-7

Navigating

Navigating with eTrex Vista .........................8

Map

The Main Page ........................................9-10
Options ................................................11-15
     Using the Pan Map Option ...................12  
     Stop Navigation ....................................13
     Hide/Show Navigation Status ................13
     Hide/Show Data Fields .........................13
Setup ....................................................14-15
     The Measure Distance option ................15

Navigation

The Main Page ...........................................16
Options ................................................17-20

Altimeter

The Main Page ......................................21-22
     Plot Over Time/Distance .......................22
Options ................................................23-25
     View Pressure Plots/Elevation................23
     Zoom Ranges ........................................23
     View Points ...........................................24
     Reset .....................................................24
     Calibrate Altimeter ................................24
     Data Fields ............................................25

Trip Computer

The Main Page ...........................................26

Table of Contents

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Summary of Contents for eTrexVista

Page 1: ...owner s manual and reference guide eTrexVista TM personal navigator VistaOMCover indd 1 9 20 2002 10 21 29 AM ...

Page 2: ...d drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this docu...

Page 3: ...ame order as viewed on screen provides details about using the fea tures of the eTrex Vista according to topic The explana tions for each feature in this section are divided into 1 An overview that discusses the feature and how it functions and 2 A detailed Step by Step instruction for using the feature The Appendices include information on items such as Specifications Accessories Data Field Defini ...

Page 4: ... there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par ticular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwe...

Page 5: ...the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and not become dis tracted by the eTrex Vista to the exclusion of safe driving practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the eTrex Vista while you are driving Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Vista to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle a...

Page 6: ...Virtually all data sources contain inaccu rate or incomplete data to some degree This is particu larly true outside the United States where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive Software License Agreement BY USING THE ETREX VISTA YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT C...

Page 7: ...id chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components Storage Storing alkaline batteries in the unit is not recom mended To reduce the chance for battery leakage remove the batteries when storing the unit for more than six months Do not store the eTrex Vista where prolonged expo sure to temperature extremes may occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result User ...

Page 8: ...T SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitations may not apply to you GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a...

Page 9: ...today Have the serial number of your eTrex Vista handy and connect to our website www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on the Home Page Introduction Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from GARMIN Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales r...

Page 10: ...ata Field Definitions 60 61 Appendix D MapSource Setup 62 Appendix E Troubleshooting 63 Appendix F Wiring Diagram 64 Index 65 71 Introduction About This Manual i FCC Compliance Statement ii Warnings and Precautions ii iv Software License Agreement iv v Maintenance v Warranty vi vii Product Registation vii Table of Contents vii Getting Started Setup and Features 1 Features and Button Function 2 Batt...

Page 11: ...ssure trend and maximum minimum eleva tion A Find Feature for locating Waypoints Cities Interstate Exits Points of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections 24 MB of detailed map data storage allowing transfer from GARMIN MapSource CD ROM s Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability Getting Started Points of Interest Address and Intersection data must be transferred to the unit using a GARMIN...

Page 12: ...for two seconds to mark your current location as a waypoint Battery Compartment Cover Internal Antenna LCD Display Carry Lanyard Slot Getting Started NOTE The eTrex Vista is designed to be held and operated in the left hand but it can be held and operated using the right hand as well to suit your preference The ZOOM IN OUT buttons When on the Map Page press to Zoom in and out When on the Satellite...

Page 13: ...eries 1 Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit Turn the D ring 1 4 turn counter clock wise pull away clockwise 2 Insert batteries observing the polarity 3 Reinstall the battery cover by turning the D ring 1 4 turn Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed Press Release POWER Button to turn Backlighting On Off Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up If lighting conditions ma...

Page 14: ...nu both of which are accessed by on screen buttons To display these menus highlight the on screen button and press in on the CLICK STICK Option Menu Button Main Page Menu Button Main Page Menu Use to go directly to a Main Page and as an alternate to cycling through the Main Pages Double click the on screen button to toggle between two pages Option Menu These menus provide addi tional features or c...

Page 15: ... Signal Strength Bars for each satellite are shown just below the Skyview Satellites and their signals appear as hollow shapes until a signal is received and then they appear darkened in The stronger the signal the taller the signal bar The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS capability produces a more accurate position fix When enabled the GPS mode set to Normal and the interface set to other than ...

Page 16: ...tion if no other option applies The unit will attempt to gather GPS signals 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 satellite skyview by selecting Track Up your direction o...

Page 17: ... STICK to highlight the Option Menu button at the top of the page and then press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight New Location and press in on the CLICK STICK to display choices of Auto or Use Map If you choose Auto the eTrex Vista determines your new location automatically If you choose Use Map a map page displays with instructions stating Point to your approximate location and press...

Page 18: ...d each is graphically displayed on the Map Page Goto A direct path to a selected destination waypoint city address etc Track A previous path of travel that has been stored logged in the eTrex Vista A Track allows you to repeat a path or to return to your starting point on the same path using the GARMIN TracBack feature Route A path to a destination consisting of interme diate stops along the way w...

Page 19: ... program To allow you to view the map from different perspectives the scale can be changed from 120 feet to 500 miles The ZOOM IN and OUT buttons on the side of the unit allow you to zoom In or Out on the map Pressing and holding these buttons causes the scale to change rapidly instead of changing in increments The IN button displays less area but more map detail while the OUT button shows you a l...

Page 20: ...e In many instances the map displays an Accuracy Circle surrounding the Position Icon The eTrex Vista uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle The smaller the circle the more accurate your location When using the Pan Map feature a small outline arrow Map Pointer can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the m...

Page 21: ... the navigation status window to expand the map area or inserts the navigation status window Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields Removes or inserts two programmable data fields at the bottom of the page and expands or reduces the map area Setup Map Displays the Setup Map Pages which allows you to tailor the map to your requirements such as changing text size map orientation and map detail Measure Dis...

Page 22: ...mation page An Options Menu allows you to add it to the Favorites list add it to a route project a waypoint from it save it as a waypoint or view the sun and moon phase from it On screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to Goto the map item display it on the map or to select OK and return to the Map Page When using the panning arrow pressing the FIND button displays items with the panni...

Page 23: ...d To hide or show Nav Status 1 Select Hide or Show from the option list and then press in on the CLICK STICK Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields The Hide Data Fields Show Data Fields option allows you to view two programmable data fields When hidden more map area is displayed To hide or show Data Fields 1 Select Hide or Show from the option list and then press in on the CLICK STICK To program a data ...

Page 24: ... unaffected by this setting Lock on Road On or Off available only if MapSource Data is loaded when On the triangle icon locks to the road that you are traveling Display Mode Land or Water choice displays in light color while the other displays in a dark color Tracks Saved Tracks and Track Log Scale options Off Auto or 20 ft 500 miles sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the...

Page 25: ...ress it in to activate 5 Press the PAGE button or the on screen X button to return to the Map Page The Measure Distance option To use the Measure Distance option 1 Select Measure Distance from the Options Menu and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Panning Arrow 2 Use the CLICK STICK to move about on the Map Page until you reach the point to which you want to measure A new Map Pointer...

Page 26: ...the time to go Two Data Fields are provided and can be programmed to display a variety of navigation data The Bent Bearing Pointer arrow alerts you to the upcoming turn while you are navigating a route When you get within 15 seconds ETA of the current point the pointer bends to indicate the direction of the turn to the next point while still showing the direction to the current point When you are ...

Page 27: ... page are two data fields that are user programmable with a choice of different data options The Bearing Pointer and Compass Ring work inde pendently of the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination The Bearing Pointer always points directly to the destination no matter what your current location might be For example if the arrow is pointing straight up you are going directly...

Page 28: ...to Lock Direction 4 Select Set Course and press the CLICK STICK 5 Begin traveling to your destination using the pointer as a guide To stop navigation 1 Highlight the on screen Options Menu button at the top of the Navigation or Map Page and press the CLICK STICK 2 Select Stop Navigation then press the CLICK STICK Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off 1 Press and hold the PAGE button to turn th...

Page 29: ...STICK to activate the Start button and then follow on screen directions for holding and turning the unit The unit displays a Just Right Too Fast or Too Slow message for you to adjust your turning speed as needed The Calibration Successful message displays when finished If a Calibration Failed message displays repeat the process The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you first use th...

Page 30: ...Current ETA Current ETE Elevation Final Destination Final Distance Final ETA Final ETE Glide Ratio Glide Ratio Dest Heading Maximum Speed Moving Avg Speed Odometer Off Course Overall Avg Speed Pointer Speed Sunrise Sunset Time of Day To Course Trip Odometer Trip Time Moving Trip Time Stopped Trip Time Total Turn Velocity Made Good Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Dest Navigation Page Data Fields Opti...

Page 31: ...es of measurement viewing elevation or pressure points and resetting data displays Two user selectable data fields allow you to display a variety of current and recorded pressure and elevation related data Altimeter NOTE The Altimeter should be calibrated for the greatest accuracy Refer to page 24 for information on calibrating the Altimeter Selectable Data Fields Elevation Profile Elevation Status ...

Page 32: ...ecorded or current data The Page Options Menu allows you to select the type of information and how it is to be displayed Page Options include Plot Over Time Plot Over Distance View Elevation Plot View Pressure Plot Zoom Ranges View Points Reset Calibrate Altimeter and Restore Defaults You can customize the View option displays using the Zoom Ranges option to determine time distance pressure and el...

Page 33: ...ew one you must clear the Track Log Zoom Ranges You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation distance or time when you display the View Elevation Plot Ranges for vertical distance are 200 400 600 800 1 000 2 500 and 5 000 feet ranges for distance are 0 2 0 5 1 5 10 15 and 25 miles Ranges for time are 2 5 10 20 and 30 minutes 1 and 2 hours Ranges for View Pressure Plot are fixed at 6 8 millibars and 12...

Page 34: ...a by selecting the Reset option from the Altimeter Page Options Menu To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Reset option from the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Reset page 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the reset options on the page and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place a check mark in the box next to...

Page 35: ...evation then highlight OK and press it in to return to the Altimeter Page Data Fields The two user selectable data fields support this page and can be programmed to display the following data options For definitions see Appendix C pages 61 and 62 To program a data field 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the desired data field and then press it in to open the data field Options Menu 2 Use the CLICK STI...

Page 36: ...or these fields are shown in the illustration By selecting the information options that you prefer and arranging them in a desired order on the page you can customize the Trip Computer Page to meet your navigation needs The Options Menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip Trip Computer Selectable Data Fields The Main Page 190 00219 00_0C indd 26 9 20 20...

Page 37: ...ICK to select the option and place it in the data field To access the page Options Menu 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Options Menu on screen button and press it in to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight the desired option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate 3 To activate individual Reset options highlight the item on the list and then press in on the CLICK STICK to place or r...

Page 38: ...nu Page with Feature Icons Battery Capacity Time Date and Backlighting Status Bar Main Menu Setting the Correct Time Zone If the time displayed in the field at the bottom of the Main Menu does not match the time for your current location time zone use the Main Menu to access the Setup Pages select the Time Icon and then follow instructions for setting the time on page 49 To exit these pages highlig...

Page 39: ...ing of items such as time format units of measure display backlighting timeout and contrast adjustment interface setups heading selection and system software information Accessories Page Allows you to access Sun and Moon data a Calendar Hunting and Fishing data a Calculator and an Area Calculator Information about the status of backlighting time and date and unit power are displayed in the window ...

Page 40: ...to a waypoint use the CLICK STICK to highlight the symbol block just above the waypoint name 4 To save the waypoint highlight OK and press in on the CLICK STICK 5 If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint press the PAGE button before pressing any other to cancel To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow 1 With the Pan Map feature active move the panning arrow map pointer to the map it...

Page 41: ...e and enter the new coordinates using the numerical keyboard Highlight and press OK when finished 3 You may also change the waypoint name and or symbol To move a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu to display the Waypoint Page for the waypoint you want to move 2 Highlight and press the Map on screen button to display the map for the waypoint 3 With the waypoint highlighted by the panning arrow press in an...

Page 42: ...ds and then select OK and press the CLICK STICK to complete Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be edited to change the map symbol name coordinates or elevation It can also be deleted To edit a waypoint 1 Use the Find Menu to display the waypoint 2 Make changes to the waypoint map symbol name location coordinates and elevation fields Highlight the desired field and press the CLICK STICK to dis play th...

Page 43: ...ts of Interest Street Addresses and Intersections Press the FIND button to access the Find Menu For some categories there are two methods of list ing The By Name list contains every item in the map database for the selected category while the Nearest list contains only those items that are near to your Current Location or the Map Pointer Categories listed by either method displays a choose prompt ...

Page 44: ...Find List and then press it in to display a prompt to select By Name or Nearest Select then press the CLICK STICK to display the Waypoints List 2 Use the CLICK STICK to select the desired waypoint from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that waypoint 3 With the Information Page displayed you can select Goto to create a direct line of travel to the waypoint Select Map...

Page 45: ...el to the item Select Map to view the waypoint location or select OK 4 Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route project a new waypoint from this location or view sun and moon position data for this time and date Finding a City Cities can be found by selecting the Cities option of the Find Menu selecting the city from the list of Nearest or By Name and then displaying the City...

Page 46: ...rstate 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 etc Some services i e service stations on this page can be selected and a separate information page displays with specific information concerning what types of fuel mechanical and food services are available T...

Page 47: ...as a waypoint Favorite project a waypoint or add to an existing route Finding a Point of Interest 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 MapSource MetroGuide map to the unit map database otherwise this option plus Address and Intersection options displays grayed out and are not functi...

Page 48: ... Name or Nearest options Selecting By Name displays a keyboard allowing you to enter the characters of the name you want A list of matches displays when enough characters are entered 6 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight your selection from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item 7 Use the on screen buttons to Goto or view on the Map or use the page Options Menu Fi...

Page 49: ...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 first Street field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Street list 3 Enter the name of the street in the name field at the top of the list using the keyboard data entry method Once you have spelled enough of the street name you a match displays...

Page 50: ...cted rate of movement The Data Fields at the bottom of the page displays information relative to your travel as appropriate for the type of data selected to appear in those fields 4 Use the PAGE button or Main Page Menu to access the Map Page and observe your movements and a dark line indicating the direct path from your cur rent location to your destination 5 Use the Bearing Pointer on the Navigat...

Page 51: ...t a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu categories and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint city exit point of interest etc Highlight the on screen OK button and press in on the CLICK STICK to place it on the Routes List 5 To add more waypoints to the route repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4 The route is named for the first and last waypoints on the route You can add waypoin...

Page 52: ...the route 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 Copy Route option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to copy The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 You may then rename and or modify the copied route To delete the route 1 Select the on screen pag...

Page 53: ...ICK STICK to display the Information Page for the new waypoint and then select the on screen OK button to add it the route To remove a waypoint from the route list 1 Select the waypoint that you want to remove from the Route Waypoints List and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Options Menu 2 Highlight Remove and press in on the CLICK STICK to remove the waypoint from the list To change a ...

Page 54: ...the bottom of the page and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Route Map Page 3 Use the CLICK STICK to move the panning arrow to either end of the displayed route until the end waypoint is highlighted Then press it in to display the map Options Menu and select Add Turns This option appears only when highlighting the end point of a route 4 Move the panning arrow to a map item or location whe...

Page 55: ... the Options Menu Select Review or Remove and press in again to either display the Information Page or remove it from the route To view the next waypoint in the route 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 above 2 Place the map panning arrow on the waypoint you are currently viewing and press in to display the Options Menu Select Next and press in again to view the next waypoint Adding a new waypoint within a Rou...

Page 56: ...ce to Point The distance from your current location to a route waypoint Leg Course The line of travel between two route waypoints Leg Distance The distance between two route waypoints Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next ETA To Point Estimated Time of Arrival at a route waypoint in sequence ETE To Point Estimated Time Enroute to a route waypoint Pointer Direction ...

Page 57: ...r the Track Log before you start traveling The percentage of memory used by the current track log displays at the top of the page After the Track Log is Cleared it displays zero percent When the display reaches 100 the most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent if the default setting Wrap When Full remains selected on the track log setup To avoid losing track points save the Trac...

Page 58: ... then press in on the CLICK STICK This displays the Tracback Menu with two options Highlight the desired option To Beginning or To End and then press in on the CLICK STICK to enable Access the Map Page or the Navigation Page to navigate the Track To use Track Log Setup options 1 Highlight the Tracks Page Options Menu button at the top of the page and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the menu...

Page 59: ...Time Time Zone Can be set to one of the eight US Time Zones or 24 International Time Zones nearest city or geographical region Select Other so you can enter the UTC Time Offset Daylight Savings Time Can be turned On or Off or set to Automatic To set the time 1 Use the PAGE button to access the Main Menu 2 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the Setup Icon and then press it in to display the Setup Men...

Page 60: ... default datum is WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 and should only be changed when using maps or charts specifying a different datum If a map does specify a datum use the options list to find datums applicable to the region of the map selecting the one that provides the best positioning at a known point If necessary you also may choose the User datum for custom designed grids Distance Speed You ca...

Page 61: ...n to move the slider until the desired contrast has been set Heading Page You can select the type of heading displays the types of North References or enter the magnetic variation Display Allows you to choose from Cardinal Let ters Degrees or Mils North Reference You can choose from True Magnetic Grid or User options If User is chosen you must correct for the Magnetic Variation The Electronic or G...

Page 62: ...ws DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 0 data RTCM In Text Out Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format and simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information None Provides no interfacing capabilities If GARMIN DGPS or RTCM in NMEA Out format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN diff...

Page 63: ...er time as the barometric pressure is compared to GPS information Also shown on this page is the Amount of Memory Used Power Status Time Date and Backlighting Status The Memory Used figure refers to the non volatile memory within your unit and cannot be adjusted directly Saving a number of track logs and waypoints may affect the percentage but normally will not cause any problems The Power Status i...

Page 64: ...different phases of the moon by pressing the center button and then the far right stop button when the desired date appears To set the date and time 1 For the Date and Current Time highlight each field then press in on the CLICK STICK to begin data entry of individual characters 2 To display the current date and time highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Use...

Page 65: ...n the CLICK STICK to begin entering the year using the data entry keyboard Or Choose Set To Current Date from the Options Menu To create a reference note for a selected date 1 Use the CLICK STICK to highlight the day of the month and then press in to display the Options Menu for the date 2 Highlight and select New Note to begin entering text from the keyboard Observe the message as it is created i...

Page 66: ...ers To display the current date highlight the page Options Menu and press in on the CLICK STICK to display the Use Current Date option and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate To set the location 1 Highlight the Location field and then press in on the CLICK STICK to display the New Location options list 2 Highlight the option desired and then press in on the CLICK STICK to activate If you c...

Page 67: ...he CLICK STICK to see a map with the area shown in a data field at the bottom Calculator This feature provides you with all the basic functions of both of standard or scientific calculator You can per form most calculations identified by the function symbols along the sides of the keypad and can save the results temporarily in the memory The memory is cleared either manually or when you turn off the ...

Page 68: ...r Consumption 0 5 watts max Battery Life Up to 12 hours of typical use in Battery Saver mode4 Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability program 2 With optional GARMIN Differential Beacon Receiver Input such as GARMIN GBR 21 or 23 3 The temperature rating for the eTrex Vista may exceed the usab...

Page 69: ...ypoints and routes on your PC using a background map and downloading them to your eTrex Vista See your GARMIN dealer for MapSource details Owner s Manual or Quick Start Guide Included PC Interface Cable Allows for transfer of data from a PC RS 232 serial port connector to an eTrex Vista Included PC Interface Cable and Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter Allows transfer of waypoints and routes from a P...

Page 70: ...reach your final destination Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance travelled For example a 6 12 glide ratio indicates a 1000 vertical descent for every 6000 horizontal distance travelled Glide Ratio Destination The glide ratio required to descend from current location and altitude to the location and altitude of your destination Heading Your moving direction Lo...

Page 71: ...ation altitude Altimeter Page These options are available only on the Altimeter Page Other options available are defined beginning on page 60 Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated current pressure Average Ascent The avg vertical distance of ascents Average Descent The avg vertical distance of descents Barometer Pressure The calibrated current pressure Elevation The altitude above sea level Maximum Asce...

Page 72: ...p of Personal Waypoints Routes and Saved Tracks See your GARMIN Dealer or visit the GARMIN website at www garmin com for information Transferring Map Data You can transfer detailed map data to the eTrex Vista from a GARMIN MapSource CD ROM The eTrex Vista can accept up to 24 MB of data from any MapSource program loaded on a PC and connected to the eTrex Vista Data Port For this function you need t...

Page 73: ...ing is for RTCM You have not collected enough infor mation from the WAAS satellite MetroGuide map data is not activated The Track Log feature is turned Off There is too much map clutter or the scale is such that map features are too densely displayed Some menus and pages have an X Exit on screen button in the upper right corner Replace batteries Reinstall batteries You must press and hold the POWE...

Page 74: ... GPBOD GARMIN Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The GARMIN GBR 21 and GBR 23 are the recom mended beacon receivers for use with the eTrex Vista Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not ...

Page 75: ...Indicator 28 53 Battery Type 3 Beacon Receiver Setup 52 64 Bearing 14 20 60 Pointer 17 Bent Pointer 18 Big Compass 17 Big Numbers 17 27 Buttons 2 CDI Scale 17 Find 12 33 36 38 Goto 12 40 Main Page Menu 4 Map 44 On screen 27 31 32 38 Page 4 12 15 18 19 29 30 31 40 49 Power 3 53 Zoom In Out 3 9 10 Button Location CLICK STICK 2 Find 2 Page 2 Power 2 Zoom In Out 2 C Calculator 57 Calendar 55 Calibrate...

Page 76: ...lay Mode 14 Display Page 51 Distance 20 50 Distance Speed 50 Distance to Point 46 E Edit From the Route Map Page 44 Note 55 Route 42 Waypoint 32 Electronic Compass 16 Elevation 20 25 50 60 61 Plot 47 Profile 21 Status Window 21 Vertical Speed 50 Enable Tracback 48 WAAS 5 53 ETA 20 ETA To Point 46 ETE 20 ETE To Point 46 Exits Nearest 33 36 Services 36 External Power and Data Connector 2 F FCC Compli...

Page 77: ...waypoint 32 delete the route 42 edit a waypoint 32 find an exit 36 find a city 36 find a Favorite 35 find a point of interest 38 find a waypoint 34 find details about a map item 12 find details about or Goto a map item 12 Goto a map item 12 hide Data Fields 13 hide Nav Status 13 hide or show Data Fields 13 insert a new waypoint on the route list 43 locate an address 38 locate an intersection 39 manually ...

Page 78: ...eg Course 46 Leg Distance 46 Leg Time 46 Location lat lon 60 Location marking 30 Location selected 60 Lock on Road 14 M Maintenance v Main Menu Page 4 Main Pages Altimeter 21 Main Menu 28 Map 9 Navigation 16 Satellite 5 Trip Computer 26 Main Page Basics 4 Main Page Menu Button 4 Maps Features 14 MapSource Map Data CD ROMs 14 59 62 Map Datum 50 Map Page 4 8 9 10 Map Page Main 60 Map Page options 11...

Page 79: ...ton 2 Power Status 53 Power Status Window 29 Precautions iii iv Pressure Plots View 23 Pressure Sensor Vent 2 Product Registration vii Profile Field 22 Projecting a Waypoint 32 R Receiver Status 5 7 53 Renaming a Waypoint 30 32 Replacement Battery Cover 59 Reset 24 27 Restart Search 6 Restore Defaults 11 17 27 Route Adding Find Menu item 41 Creating 41 Definition of 8 Editing 42 Options 42 46 Restor...

Page 80: ...ing Map Data 62 Travel when not on a Goto Track or Route 8 Trip Computer 4 8 26 27 Main Page 60 Trip Odometer 20 61 Trip Time Moving 20 Stopped 20 Total 20 Troubleshooting 63 Turn 20 61 Turning Electronic Compass On and Off 18 Turning GPS Receiver off 6 U Units of Measure 10 29 49 50 Units Page 50 Unit I D Number 53 Use With GPS Off 6 7 Using Find Menu 54 Goto 40 Main Menu 29 Map 54 Route 41 Track...

Page 81: ...ols 30 WGS 84 World Geodetic Survey 1984 50 Wiring Diagram 64 www GARMIN com vii www nima mil 50 Z ZOOM IN 9 10 ZOOM IN button 2 ZOOM OUT 9 10 ZOOM OUT button 2 Zoom Ranges 21 23 Index 190 00219 00_0C indd 71 9 20 2002 9 54 56 AM ...

Page 82: ...72 Notes 190 00219 00_0C indd 72 9 20 2002 9 54 56 AM ...

Page 83: ...VistaOMCover indd 3 9 20 2002 10 21 57 AM ...

Page 84: ...The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan 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 Part Number 190 00219 00 Rev C VistaOMCover indd 4 9 20 2002 10 21 57 AM ...

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