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CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
4. 1 eTrex does not turn on:
1.
Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly and if the battery terminals are
clean.
2.
If the eTrex does not turn on after point 1: place a fresh set of AA batteries in the
unit (refer to
Quick Reference Guide point
n°
3
'
Installing the Batteries'
and use
Alkalyne batteries as they have a longer life).
3.
If eTrex still does not turn on, the problem requires the help of a technician (please
contact your supervisor).
4.2. The message "READY TO NAVIGATE"(Prêt à naviguer) does not
appear on the screen:
1.
There may be large obstacles around you that stops the satellite signals; move to a
new location: a large, open area with a clear view of the sky.
2.
Another window with a message may appear (see section 4.3 for the list of these
messages and their explanations).
4.3. The message "TROUBLE TRACKING SATELLITES. ARE YOU
INDOOR NOW?" appears on the screen.
1.
You are indoor:
- Press the
DOWN
Button,
- Highlight 'YES', and press
ENTER
- Go outdoor for the receiver to catch satellites signal (as the GPS unit
cannot receive the satellite signals when you are
indoors.)
2.
You are not indoors and you are close to the open place where you turned the GPS
on (less than 800 km):
- Press the
UP/DOWN
buttons,
- Highlight 'NO'
- Press
ENTER
.
- eTrex then asks:
'HAVE YOU MOVED HUNDREDS OF
MILES/KM SINCE LAST USE?"
- Press
UP/
DOWN
buttons
- Highlight 'NO'.
- Press
ENTER
.
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