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`©2000-2001 GARMIN Corporation
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`GARMIN International, Inc.
`1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
`Tel. 913/397.8200
`Fax 913/397.8282
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`GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
`Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, 5051 9AQ, U.K.
`Tel. 44/1794.519944
`Fax 44/1794.519222
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`GARMIN Corporation
`No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
`Tel. 886/2.2642.8999
`Fax 886/2.2642.9099
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`All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual
`may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in
`any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN
`Corporation. GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single
`copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be
`viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this
`manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that
`any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited.
`
`Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN
`Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make
`changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of
`such changes. Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and supplemental
`information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products
`
`Website address: www.garmin.com
`
`GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex is a trademark of GARMIN Corpora-
`tion and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation.
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`February 2001 (cid:9)
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`Part Number 190-00193-00 Rev. D (cid:9)
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`Printed in Taiwan
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`eTrex Summit Registration (cid:9)
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`Registration
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`Help us better support you by completing your
`on-line registration today!
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`Why should you register your eTrex Summit?
`• Notification of Product Updates
`• Notification of New Products (cid:9)
`• Lost or Stolen unit tracking
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`Connect to our website (www.garmin.com ) and look
`for the Product Registration link on the home page.
`
`Thanks for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Summit. If
`you have any questions or comments regarding the use
`of the eTrex Summit you can visit our website or contact
`our Customer Service Department M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST
`(except holidays) at 1-800-800-1020.
`
`If you have previously registered your GARMIN
`product purchase using a mail-in registration
`card, we invite you to reregister using our
`NEW on-line system. Many services provided
`by our new product registration system are
`now being automated and reregistering your
`purchase ensures you the best possible support
`from GARMIN.
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`Table of (cid:9)
`Contents
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`2 (cid:9)
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`Introduction
`Registration ...................................................._.................... 1
`Warnings and (cid:9) Cautions ........................................................ 3
`FCCStatement ..................................................................... 4
`Features............................................................................... 5
`Buttons ................................................................................ 6
`Description.......................................................................... 7
`Installing the (cid:9) Batteries .......................................................... 8
`Getting Started
`Calibrating the Electronic Compass .................................... 10
`SkyView Page Basics (cid:9) ........................................................... 11
`MapPage (cid:9) Basics .................................................................. 12
`Pointer (cid:9) Page (cid:9) Basics (cid:9) ............................................................. 13
`Elevation Page Basics .......................................................... 14
`MenuPage (cid:9) Basics ................................................................ 15
`Creating a Waypoint ...................................................... 16-17
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`Heading in the Right Direction (cid:9)
`Cancelling a (cid:9) GOTO ............................................................ 19
`Reference Section
`SkyView Page Options ................................................... 20-21
`MapPage (cid:9) Options (cid:9) .............................................................. 22
`Pointer Page (cid:9) Options ..................................................... 23-25
`.............................................................. 26-29
`Elevation (cid:9) Page (cid:9)
`Mark Waypoint Page ...................................................... 30-31
`WaypointPage .................................................................... 32
`Review Waypoint Page ............................. _ .................... 33-34
`Routes ........................................................................... 35-37
`Tracks............................................................................ 38-40
`Calibration ..................................................................... 41-43
`SetupPage (cid:9) ..................................................................... 43-44
`DisplayPage (cid:9) ....................................................................... 45
`UnitsPage (cid:9) .....................................................................45 -48
`HeadingPage ................................................................. 50-52
`SystemPage ................................................................... 53-55
`Appendicies
`Appendix A — Specifications ............................................. 56
`Appendix B — What is GPS? ......................................... 57-58
`Appendix C — Reciption Tips ............................................ 59
`Appendix D — Time Offset Chart ....................................... 60
`Appendix E — Accessories ................................................. 61
`Appendix F — Wiring Diagram .......................................... 62
`Appendix G — Troubleshooting ......................................... 63
`Appendix H — FAQ's .................................................... 64-65
`Appendix I — Index ...................................................... 66-69
`Warranty (cid:9) ............................................................................ 70
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`Warnings and
`Cautions
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`Remove the batteries from your
`eTrex Summit if you don't expect to
`use it for several months. Be sure
`to observe the proper polarity when
`inserting the batteries. Follow the
`battery manufacturer's instructions
`on the proper care and handling of
`the batteries.
`
`WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex Summit
`in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/
`operator of the eTrex Summit to secure the GPS unit so
`that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the
`event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Summit
`over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or pas-
`sengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident
`or collision.
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`WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex Summit in
`a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the
`vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain
`full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times,
`and never become distracted by the eTrex Summit to the
`exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to oper-
`ate the eTrex Summit while you are driving. Failure by
`the operator of a vehicle equipped with an eTrex Summit
`to pay full attention to operating the vehicle and road
`conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result
`in an accident or collision with property damage and
`personal injury
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`CAUTION: IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
`USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS
`INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND
`MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING
`PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE,
`LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.
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`CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is
`operated by the government of the United States, which is
`solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
`system is subject to changes which could affect the accu-
`racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the
`eTrex Summit is a precision electronic NAVigation AID
`(NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted
`and, therefore, become unsafe.
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`FCC Compliance
`Statement
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`The eTrex Summit complies with Part 15 of the FCC
`limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment gener-
`ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
`not installed or used in accordance with the instructions
`may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
`There is no guarantee that interference will not
`occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does
`cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to
`correct the problem by relocating the equipment.
`Consult an authorized GARMIN dealer or other
`qualified service technician if the problem cannot be cor-
`rected. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
`(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2)
`this device must accept any interference received, includ-
`ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
`The eTrex Summit does not contain any user-
`serviceable parts. Repairs should be made only by an
`authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs
`can void the warranty
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`Features
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`NOTE: You should always
`be prepared and capable of
`navigating without the eTrex
`Summit. It is designed to aug-
`ment other forms of basic nav-
`igation, not entirely replace
`them.
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`The eTrex Summit is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand
`held GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and only
`five user-Buttons. All Buttons are located on either side of
`the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that
`won't obstruct your view of the display. It runs for up to
`22 hours on two AA batteries in battery save mode.
`
`The eTrex Summit contains a full function GPS, elec-
`tronic compass and barometric altimeter. The eTrex
`Summit will track barometric pressure and altitude
`changes, providing data never before available in such
`a small package. Using the built in compass, the eTrex
`Summit will provide you with a reliable heading even
`while standing still. When moving, the eTrex Summit
`will provide you with more data, including speed, direc-
`tion of movement, time, distance to destination, and
`more.
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`From these basic features, your eTrex Summit can
`provide one more critical benefit; peace of mind, because,
`with the combination of these technologies you'll know
`where you are, where you've been and where you're
`going. And since you'll always know the way back home,
`you can concentrate on what you set out to do and enjoy
`the great outdoors.
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`Other features include:
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`Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol
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`Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks.
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`Routes: 20 Routes that let you navigate through a set
`of 50 waypoints.
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`Trip Computer: Current speed, average speed, maxi-
`mum speed, bearing, elevation, location, time of sunrise/
`sunset, trip timer and trip odometer.
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`Elevation Computer: Total ascent, total descent,
`average ascent, average descent, maximum ascent,
`maximum descent, vertical speed, pressure, 12 hour
`pressure trend, maximum elevation, and minimum ele-
`vation.
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`The UP/DOWN Button:
`• Select options on pages and menus
`• Adjusts Contrast on SkyView Page
`• Zoom in and out on Map Page
`• Cycles through trip computer data
`• Cycles through elevation computer data
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`The ENTER Button:
`• Confirms data entry or menu selections
`• Displays Options on main pages
`• Pressing and holding the ENTER Button
`activates the `Mark Waypoint' page
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`The PAGE Button:
`• Switches display pages.
`• Allows you to quit a function.
`• Pressing and holding the PAGE Button
`will turn on the Electronic Compass and
`display the Pointer Page.
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`The POWER Button:
`• Turns the unit on and off
`• Turns the display backlight on and off
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`UP
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`LCD Display
`Compass (with backlight)
`Sighting
`Marks (cid:9)
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`External Power
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`Data Connect
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`Barometric
`Pressure
`Sensor
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`"'aterproof Case
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`Battery
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`Battery
`Installation
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`Installing the Batteries
`The eTrex Summit operates on two AA batteries (not
`included), which are installed at the back of the unit.
`To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by turn-
`ing the D-ring at the back of the unit 1/4 turn counter-
`clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity.
`Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn
`clockwise. The two AA batteries can last up to 16 hours
`during typical use.
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`Lanyard Installation
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`Battery Cover
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`The Getting Started Section introduces you to the
`basic operation of the eTrex Summit. The Reference Sec-
`tion shows you how to use all of eTrex Summit's remain-
`ing features.
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`The First Step
`The eTrex Summit's GPS operates using information
`gathered from satellites. To Initialize the eTrex Summit's
`GPS receiver the first time, take your eTrex Summit out-
`side and find a large, open area that has a clear view of
`the sky. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the
`unit on. You'll see the Welcome Page for a few seconds
`while the eTrex Summit performs a self-test, followed by
`the SkyView Page.
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`NOTE: When you use the eTrex Summit for the
`first time, it will take up to five minutes to find
`your location. After the first use, eTrex Summit
`only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to find your
`location.
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`The eTrex Summit needs to receive at least three
`strong satellite signals to find your location. The SkyView
`Page shows you graphically eTrex Summit tracking satel-
`lites, and the strength of the satellite signals. The status is
`also displayed at the top of the page.
`When you see the "READY TO NAVIGATE" message
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`in the status box, eTrex Summit has found your location
`and the GPS receiver is initialize and ready for use. -;
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`Backlighting and Contrast
`If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see
`the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight.
`Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to
`turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on
`for 30 seconds. To adjust the screen contrast, press the
`PAGE Button until you see The SkyView Page. Press the
`UP Button to make the screen darker, press the DOWN
`Button to make the screen lighter.
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`The "READY TO NAVIGATE"
`message must appear before
`you can begin using your eTrex
`Summit to navigate.
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`Calibrating the
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`Calibrating the Electronic Compass
`The eTrex Summit's Electronic Compass needs to be
`calibrated outdoors after the batteries have been changed
`before using the unit for navigation. Failure to calibrate
`the Electronic Compass can result in gross inaccuracy of
`the compass feature.
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`Compass Calibration:
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`1. Press the PAGE Button until the MENU Page is
`displayed.
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`2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'Calibrate'
`and press the ENTER Button.
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`3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'Compass'
`and press the ENTER Button.
`4. With 'Start' highlighted, press the ENTER Button to
`begin the calibration.
`5. Making sure that the unit is level, rotate the eTrex
`Summit slowly two turns in the same direction. On
`the display there will be a speed scale that indicates
`whether you are rotating the unit 'Too Fast', 'Too
`Slow' or 'Just Right'. A message will be displayed
`when the compass has been successfully calibrated.
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`NOTE: The eTrex Summit needs to be level
`during compass calibration and use. If the unit
`is tilted on either axis the compass feature will
`become less accurate.
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`The Speed Scale indicates whether
`you are `TOO SLOW', `JUST
`RIGHT' or `TOO FAST'.
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`Helpful Compass Tips
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`1. The Electronic Compass will
`need to be recalibrated out-
`doors every time the batter-
`ies are changed.
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`2. The Electronic Compass will
`not be accurate when used in
`a car or around items that
`radiate a magnetic field.
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`3. When using the compass, hold
`the unit as level as possible.
`The more that the unit is tilted,
`the less accurate the compass
`will become.
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`Selecting a Page (cid:9)
`All of the information needed to operate the eTrex
`Summit is found on five main "pages" (or display screens).
`These pages are The SkyView, Map, Pointer, Elevation and
`Menu. Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between
`pages.
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`Page Basics
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`SkyView Page Basics
`The SkyView Page displays the eTrex Summit's
`receiver status. It also shows the strength of the satellite
`signals that are being received. If the signals are weak you
`may need to try a different location for better reception.
`The shorter the signal strength bar, the weaker the signals.
`At the top of the page the unit displays the status of the
`receiver. The eTrex Summit displays the message `Ready
`to Navigate' when the receiver has gathered enough satel-
`lite information to begin navigation.
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`— Status Message
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`Location Accuracy
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`— "You"; Your
`Location
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`Satellites
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`Satellite
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`Satellite Signal
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`Page Basics
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`Map Page Basics
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`Destination
`Waypoint
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`HOME
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`Path to
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`The Map Page
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`Map
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`"You";your
`location
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`"Trail"
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`The Map Page shows where you are (the animated
`figure) and provides a picture of where you are going.
`As you travel, the animated figure "walks" and leaves
`a "breadcrumb trail" known as a Track Log. Waypoint
`names and symbols are also shown on the map.
`To help you better visualize the "real world", eTrex
`Summit automatically rotates the map as you move, so
`that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed
`in front of the animated figure. In the upper left corner of
`the screen, the Map Orientation is displayed.
`To make sure you can see your entire trip, the map
`scale can be changed from 200 feet to 800 miles. To
`increase the map scale, press the UP Button. This will let
`you view a larger area in less detail. To decrease the map
`scale, press the DOWN Button. This will show a smaller
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`On the Map Page, the UP and
`DOWN Buttons are used to adjust
`the map scale from 200 feet to
`800 miles.
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`Pointer Page Basics
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`Waypoint (Location) Name
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`Time to
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`Straight Line
`Distance to the
`Destination
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`Selectable Trip
`Data
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`The Pointer Page
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`Heading
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`Destination
`Symbol
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`Compass Ring
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`The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination.
`When you're moving towards a specific destination,
`the Pointer Page shows you the name of the location,
`the distance, time to go and displays a direction arrow
`in the Compass Ring. To navigate, simply follow the
`arrow. If the arrow is pointing right, turn right until
`the arrow is pointing directly ahead and you will arrive
`at your destination.
`The Compass Ring reflects your heading (direction
`of movement). The eTrex Summit will automatically
`select the correct sensor for you based on your speed.
`By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you can
`cycle through other trip computer information such
`as average speed, maximum speed, bearing, lat/lon,
`elevation, time of sunrise/sunset, trip timer and trip
`odometer.
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`NOTE: The direction arrow and destination
`symbol only appear on the Pointer Page when
`you have started a GOTO.
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`On the Pointer Page, the UP and
`DOWN Buttons are used to cycle
`through different hip data.
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`Elevation Page Basics
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`Rate of
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`On the Elevation Page, the UP and
`DOWN Buttons are used to cycle
`through a variety of user-selectable
`data.
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`Scale
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`TOTAL ASCENT
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`The Elevation Page
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`Current
`Elevation
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`Elevation
`Profile
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`The Elevation Page will provide the user with the
`~• current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and a profile
`of elevation changes over distance or time. The UP or
`ZOOM
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`DOWN Buttons can be used to scroll through a variety
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`of user selectable data including Pressure, Vertical Speed,
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`Max Descent, Max Ascent, Avg Descent, Avg Ascent, Total
`UIEW
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`RESET MAX
`ELEVATION
`12 Hour Pressure Trend.
`RESET
`ELEU DATA
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`Press ENTER to access the
`Elevation Page `OPTIONS'.
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`The Altimeter should be calibrated for the
`greatest accuracy. See page 42 for more infor-
`mation on calibrating the Altimeter.
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`Menu Page Basics
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`Backlight On
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`The Menu Page
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`The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex Summit's
`more advanced features. With the Menu Page you can
`create and view waypoints, create a route, save and view
`track logs, calibrate the electronic compass and altimeter
`or access the system setup features. Information on each
`of these advanced features is included in the Reference
`Section of this manual.
`
`Changing the Time Zone
`Let's practice using the Menu Page and set the eTrex
`Summit to display your local time.
`
`To change the time zone:
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`1. Using the PAGE Button, switch to the MENU Page.
`Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'SETUP'
`and press ENTER. The SETUP Page appears.
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`2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight'TIME' and
`press ENTER.
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`3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the 'TIME
`ZONE' field and press ENTER.
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`4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the
`selections, and press ENTER when you have found
`your correct time zone. Press PAGE to get back to
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`Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation
`Discovering the fun of using your eTrex Summit is as
`easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area.
`In this brief exercise, you'll mark your current location
`(your home for example), travel a short distance away,
`and then have the eTrex Summit guide you back to where
`you started (to get the most out of this exercise, make sure
`to walk for at least the time noted for each step).
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`Creating a Waypoint
`The first step in the exercise is to mark your location
`as a waypoint so you can return to it later.
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`NOTE: The eTrex Summit must be "READY TO
`NAVIGATE" before you mark a waypoint.
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`To mark a waypoint:
`1. Press and hold the ENTER Button to activate the
`MARK WAYPOINT Page.
`The waypoint is assigned a numeric name at the time
`it is created. You could press ENTER and save the
`waypoint now, but there are a couple of other things that
`you should take a look at.
`The eTrex Summit comes equipped with 29 different
`waypoint symbols that can be displayed on the map to
`help quickly identify the waypoints.
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`To change the waypoint symbol:
`1. On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, using the UP or
`DOWN Button, highlight the small flag symbol and
`press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll
`through the symbols and highlight the house symbol.
`Press ENTER.
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`As mentioned earlier the eTrex Summit will assign a
`numeric name at the time a waypoint is created. The
`assigned name can be easily changed to something more
`meaningful to help in identifying the waypoint.
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`To change the waypoint name:
`1 On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, press the UP
`or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name
`'001'. Press ENTER. The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME
`Page appears.
`2. Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button,
`scroll through the letter selections. Select 'H' and
`press ENTER. Repeat this process and finish the
`word 'HOME'.
`3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the 'OK'
`field and press ENTER. The MARK WAYPOINT Page
`appears.
`4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the 'OK'
`field and press ENTER. Your location, named HOME,
`is now marked and stored in memory.
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`Now that you've marked your location, it time to
`go for a walk. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the
`Map Page. Walk in a straight line for 2-3 minutes at a
`moderate pace and watch the Map Page.
`Your location is shown by the figure in the middle of
`the screen. As you move, watch the animated figure walk,
`and a line—called a "track"—appear along the path you
`have just covered. Now take a sharp right or left turn and
`walk for another 2-3 minutes.
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`It is time to let the eTrex Summit guide you back to
`the waypoint we named `HOME' using the GOTO func-
`tion. The GOTO function provides you with a straight
`line navigation path to your selected destination.
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`To Start a GOTO:
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`1. Using the PAGE Button switch to the MENU Page.
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`2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight 'WAY-
`POINTS' and press ENTER. The WAYPOINTS Page
`appears.
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`3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the tab
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`icontain ing HOME and p ress ENTER.
`4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select 'HOME' and
`press ENTER. The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears.
`5. Using the UP or DOWN Button , highlight 'GOTO',
`and press ENTER.3
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`The Compass Page appears and you're ready to begin
`navigating!
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`Heading in the Right Direction
`The eTrex Summit will guide you back to where you
`started using the Pointer Page. The pointer shows the
`YPoint. Walk in the direc-
`direction of the destination waypoint.
`tion the arrow is pointing until the arrow points to the top
`of the compass ring. If the arrow points to the right, you
`need to go to the right. If the arrow points to the left, go
`left. When the arrow is pointing straight up, you are on
`the correct track!
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`The destination name, distance to the destination and
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`time to reach your destination are displayed at the to
`of the screen. The sensor that is being used, Compass
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`or GPS, to determine your heading is displayed above
`the pointer. The speed you are traveling is shown at
`the bottom of the screen. Once you are getting close to
`your destination, eTrex Summit will give you the message
`"ARRIVING DESTINATION".
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`When the pointer points straight
`up as shown, you're on track!
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`Page to stop a Coro.
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`Cancelling a GOTO (cid:9)
`Anytime you want to stop a GOTO:
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`1. Using the PAGE Button, switch to the POINTER Page.
`Press ENTER.
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`2. Highlight 'STOP NAVIGATION' on the OPTIONS Page
`and press ENTER.
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`Clearing a Cluttered Map Display
`After you've used the eTrex Summit a few times, the
`map display will become a bit messy from keeping track
`of your every move. You can clean up the screen by clear-
`ing the track log (the lines left on the Map Page):
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`To clear the track log:
`1. Using the PAGE Button, switch to the MENU Page.
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`2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight
`'TRACKS'. Press ENTER.
`3. You are now on the TRACKS Page. Using the UP (cid:9)
`Button, highlight CLEAR, and press ENTER. (cid:9)
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`4. Using the DOWN Button, highlight'YES'. Press (cid:9)
`ENTER.
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`5. Press the PAGE Button to select any page.
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`You've now gone through the basic operation of eTrex
`Summit and you're ready to get out there and have
`some fun! To turn eTrex Summit off, press and hold the
`POWER Button.
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`When you clear the Track Log you also clear
`the Elevation Profile. Learn how to save the
`Track Log and use it for 'TrackbacK' navigation
`on pages 39 and 40 in the Reference Section.
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`Introduction
`This section will describe the features and use of the
`eTrex Summit in more detail than the Getting Started
`Section.
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`SkyView Page Options
`In addition to the functions of the default SkyView
`Page as described on page 11, there is an 'OPTIONS'
`menu available. To activate the `OPTIONS' menu, press
`ENTER with the SkyView Page displayed. There are two
`options available:
`• Setup Display: The Setup Display feature allows you
`to change the display contrast and set the time that the
`backlight will stay on.
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`Changing the contrast:
`1. Place the highlight over the Contrast Slider, press
`ENTER to activate the slider.
`2. Use the UP Button to darken the contrast or the
`DOWN Button to lighten the contrast.
`3. When finished press ENTER to save the setting.
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`Setting the (Back) Light Timeout:
`1. Place the highlight over the 'LIGHT TIMEOUT' field
`and press ENTER.
`2. Choose the setting that you desire using the UP or
`DOWN Button.
`3. Press ENTER to save the setting.
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`• Advanced SkyView: When you select the Advanced
`SkyView feature the eTrex Summit will display a differ-
`ent SkyView Page that contains more detailed informa-
`tion on the satellites including their position in relation
`to you and the signal strength for each satellite that is
`being received.
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`Selecting the Advanced SkyView Page:
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`1. Place the highlight over the 'ADVANCED SKYVIEW' field
`and press ENTER.
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`The Advanced SkyView Page also has an `OPTIONS'
`menu. To activate the `OPTIONS' menu, press ENTER
`with the Advanced SkyView Page displayed. There are
`three options available:
`• Setup Display: This is the same as on the default
`SkyView Page described on page 20.
`• Orient Sky Northward/Orient Sky Ahead: As set
`from the factory, the eTrex Summit will orient the satel-
`lite view with your current track toward the top of the
`display When you select `ORIENT SKY NO