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Editing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table

1

From the Applied Ballistics page, select 

ENTER

 > 

PROFILE 

GUN PROPERTIES

 > 

MV-TEMP TABLE

 > 

ENTER

 > 

EDIT

.

2

Select   or   to scroll through each field.

3

Select 

ENTER

 to edit the values.

Clearing the Muzzle Velocity and Temperature Table

The muzzle velocity and temperature table is populated after 

you calibrate the muzzle velocity and drop scale factor. If 

necessary, you can reset the table values to zero.

From the Applied Ballistics page, select 

ENTER

 > 

PROFILE 

GUN PROPERTIES

 > 

MV-TEMP TABLE

 > 

ENTER

 > 

CLEAR MV-TEMP

.

Deleting a Profile

1

From the Applied Ballistics page, select 

ENTER

 > 

PROFILE 

PROFILE

.

2

Select a profile.

3

Select 

DELETE PROFILE

.

Menu Page Options

WAYPOINTS

: Allows you to create a new waypoint, list all 

waypoints, or view the nearest waypoint to your location.

TRACKS

: Allows you to manage your saved tracks.

ROUTES

: Allows you to create a new route, list all routes, and 

delete all routes.

SETUP

: Allows you to customize the device (

Device Settings

page 6

).

CONNECT

: Allows you to connect to compatible Garmin devices 

and ANT+

®

 sensors (

Optional Fitness Accessories

page 7

).

PHONE

: Allows you to pair a smartphone with your device 

(

Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device

, page 7

).

GPS

: Displays the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky 

view (

Viewing Satellites

, page 8

).

JUMPMASTER

: Allows you to select the jump type 

(

Jumpmaster

, page 7

).

Device Settings

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

.

APPLIED BALLISTICS

: Allows you to customize the 

atmospheric conditions for your environment, shooting 

conditions for your target, gun and bullet properties for your 

profile, and the output and input units of measure for the 

Applied Ballistics page (

Applied Ballistics Settings

, page 4

).

NOTE: 

This feature is available only on the Foretrex 701 

device.

TIME

: Sets the device to display time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or 

military format, and sets the time zone for the device. You 

can use the AUTOMATIC option to set the time zone 

automatically based on your GPS position.

TIMER

: Enables the timer page and allows you to set timer 

preferences (

Timer Settings

, page 6

).

DISPLAY

: Adjusts the backlight timeout and display contrast.

UNITS

: Sets the position format, map datum, and units of 

measure used on the device.

HEADING

: Sets the compass display setting and north 

reference, and allows you to manually calibrate the compass 

(

Calibrating the Compass

, page 4

). You can use the AUTO 

option to automatically calibrate the compass. You can use 

the OFF option to turn off the compass.

SYSTEM

: Sets system preferences (

System Settings

page 6

).

TRACKS

: Sets track preferences (

Tracks Settings

, page 6

).

ROUTES

: Allows you to select AUTO or DISTANCE for route 

leg transition.

MAP

: Sets map preferences (

Map Settings

, page 6

).

ALTIMETER

: Enables auto calibration, and allows you to 

manually calibrate the altimeter (

Calibrating the Barometric 

Altimeter

, page 4

).

RESET

: Allows you to reset trip data (

Resetting the Trip 

Computer

, page 4

), delete all waypoints (

Deleting All 

Waypoints

, page 3

), and restore the device to factory default 

settings (

Restoring All Default Settings

, page 9

).

ABOUT FORETREX

: Allows you to view device information, 

such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, 

and license agreement (

Viewing Device Information

page 8

).

Timer Settings

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

 > 

TIMER

.

SHOW TIMER PAGE?

: Enables the timer page.

COUNT DOWN FROM:

: Sets the time increment for the 

countdown timer. You can use the COUNT UP setting to use 

the timer as a stopwatch.

WHEN EXPIRED:

: Sets the timer to stop, count up, or repeat 

when the time expires.

EXPIRED TONE:

: Sets the audible alert that sounds when the 

time expires.

INTERVAL TONE:

: Sets the audible alert that sounds when the 

interval time expires.

System Settings

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

 > 

SYSTEM

.

GPS MODE

: Sets the satellite system to GPS, GPS + 

GLONASS, GPS + GALILEO, ULTRATRAC, or DEMO (GPS 

off). Using the ULTRATRAC option records track points and 

sensor data less frequently.

WAAS

: Enables the system to use Wide Area Augmentation 

System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service 

(WAAS/EGNOS) data.

BEEPER

: Enables the beeper to sound for key tones and 

messages or messages only.

BATTERY

: Allows you to change the type of AAA battery you 

are using.

LANGUAGE

: Sets the text language on the device.

SPANNER

: Allows you to use the device USB port with most 

NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a 

virtual serial port.

OWNER INFO

: Allows you to enter owner information, such as 

your name, and set it to appear when the device turns on.

Tracks Settings

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

 > 

TRACKS

.

RECORDING

: Enables track recording.

RECORD INTERVAL

: Sets the track log recording method and 

rate. Use the DISTANCE option to enter the distance 

between recorded track points. Use the TIME option to enter 

the time between recorded track points. Use the AUTO 

option to automatically record track points based on the 

selected resolution level. A higher resolution records points 

more frequently and creates a more detailed track, but fills 

the track log faster.

WRAP WHEN FULL

: Indicates whether track points are 

overwritten when the device memory is full.

Map Settings

From the menu page, select 

SETUP

 > 

MAP

.

MAP ORIENTATION

: Adjusts how the map is shown on the 

page. The NORTH UP option shows north at the top of the 

6

Customizing Your Device

Summary of Contents for FORETREX 601

Page 1: ...FORETREX 601 701BALLISTICEDITION Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...in the USA and other countries Garmin Connect Garmin Express QuickFit and tempe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Gar...

Page 3: ...r Settings 4 Resetting the Trip Computer 4 Applied Ballistics Settings 4 Customizing the Range Card Fields 5 Editing the Range Increment 5 Setting the Base Range 5 Changing the Target 5 Editing the Na...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...he device you will select the device language Acquiring Satellite Signals Before you can use GPS navigation features you must acquire satellite signals When you turn on your navigation device the GPS...

Page 6: ...Ballistics page select ENTER QUICK EDIT TIP You can select or to edit each value and select ENTER to move to the next field 2 Look directly into the wind to accurately set the DOF and wind direction...

Page 7: ...3 Select OPTIONS 4 Select an option To view the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location select HUNT FISH To view the sunrise sunset moonrise moonset and moon ph...

Page 8: ...select ENTER CALIBRATE COMPASS Calibrates the electronic compass Calibrating the Compass page 4 CHANGE FIELDS Allows you to customize the data fields on the compass page Customizing the Data Fields p...

Page 9: ...he AB folder on the device Transferring Files to Your Device page 8 1 From the Applied Ballistics page select ENTER PROFILE PROFILE PROFILE 2 Select an option To customize the bullet properties select...

Page 10: ...e 6 TRACKS Sets track preferences Tracks Settings page 6 ROUTES Allows you to select AUTO or DISTANCE for route leg transition MAP Sets map preferences Map Settings page 6 ALTIMETER Enables auto calib...

Page 11: ...Connect Mobile app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone 1 Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m 33 ft of your device 2 From the menu page on your device select PHONE PAIR P...

Page 12: ...e in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers Transferring Files to Your Device 1 Connect the device to your computer On Windows computers the device appears as a remo...

Page 13: ...E Cycling The number of revolutions of the crank arm Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear COURSE The direction from your starting location to a destination Cour...

Page 14: ...tion WINDAGE 1 The horizontal portion of the aiming solution based on the wind speed 1 and wind direction displayed in MIL milliradian or MOA minute of angle WINDAGE 2 The horizontal portion of the ai...

Page 15: ...MUZZLE VELOCITY The speed of the bullet as it leaves the muzzle Input field NOTE This field is required for accurate calculations by the shooting solution If you calibrate the muzzle velocity this fi...

Page 16: ...main menu 1 maps 1 2 settings 4 6 measuring distance 3 N navigation stopping 3 P pairing ANT sensors 7 smartphone 7 power key 1 R resetting device 9 resetting the device 9 routes 3 creating 3 deleting...

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