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Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual 

Map Page

Map page

Heading 

indicator

Position 

icon

Your position on the map is 

represented by  . As you travel, the 

position icon

 

moves and leaves a 

track log (trail). Waypoint names and 

symbols are also shown on the map.  

 

noTe: 

Press   to zoom out or 

 to zoom in.

The Foretrex automatically rotates 

the map as you move, so that 

waypoints ahead of you always 

appear above your position. The 

heading indicator shows the direction 

you are heading. 

To view the map with north up:

1.  From the map page, press 

enter

.  

2.  Select 

MAP DETAIL 

>

 MAP

 

ORIENTATION 

NORTH

 

UP

.

Compass Page

The compass page guides you to 

your destination by displaying a 

compass and a bearing pointer.

 

noTe: 

Hold the compass 

level when navigating to ensure 

maximum accuracy.

To calibrate the electric compass 

(401 only):

1. From the compass page, press 

enter

2. Select 

CALIBRATE

.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Summary of Contents for Foretrex 301 - Hiking GPS Receiver

Page 1: ...foretrex 301 and 401 quick start manual PERSONAL NAVIGATOR...

Page 2: ...TRACKS Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your Foretrex In the USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 8...

Page 3: ...ing On Your Foretrex Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on The first time you turn on your Foretrex you are prompted to choose a language Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Foretrex can find...

Page 4: ...the menus Press to exit a menu or a page Press and hold to navigate to a specific destination or waypoint enter mark Press to select options and to acknowledge messages Press and hold to mark a waypoi...

Page 5: ...required No Yes Timer Yes Yes Waterproof Yes Yes Wireless transfer No Yes Resetting the Foretrex If your Foretrex is locked up press and hold page and simultaneously until the screen goes blank about...

Page 6: ...n the following five main pages the map page the compass page the elevation page 401 only the trip computer page and the main menu Press the page button to navigate through the main pages Press enter...

Page 7: ...so that waypoints ahead of you always appear above your position The heading indicator shows the direction you are heading To view the map with north up 1 From the map page press enter 2 Select MAP DE...

Page 8: ...d trip odometer and other helpful statistics Use to scroll to see more fields To customize data fields press enter See the Foretrex 301 401 Owner s manual for more information on customizing data fiel...

Page 9: ...ALL 2 Use or enter to select the waypoint you want to delete 3 Select DELETE YES Recording your Tracks The Foretrex records a track log while you are moving You can save these tracks and navigate to...

Page 10: ...before the automatic light timeout To adjust the backlight time 1 From the main menu select SETUP DISPLAY LIGHT TIMEOUT 2 Use to set the amount of time the backlight stays on Connecting Your Foretrex...

Page 11: ...relessly from a compatible Garmin device To receive data 1 From the main menu select CONNECT RECEIVE WIRELESSLY 2 A CONNECTING message appears When connected a RECEIVING DATA message appears A TRANSFE...

Page 12: ...owners This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inte...

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