Garmin Etrex Legend Hcx Quick Start Guide

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2015-08-11
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Marking a Waypoint
To mark your current location:

1.	 Press and hold ENTER.
2.	 To accept the waypoint with the
default information, select OK, and
press ENTER.
	 OR
	 To change any information on
the Mark Waypoint page, select
the appropriate field, and press
ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and
confirming your changes, select OK, and press ENTER.

Finding Map Items
To find an item from your current location:

1.	 Press and hold MENU.
2.	 Select a category, and press ENTER.
3.	 Use the ROCKER to select an item, and press ENTER.  

To go to a selected map item:

1.	 Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to navigate
to on the Map page.
2.	 Press and quickly release ENTER to capture the pointer
location ( ).
3.	 Select Go To, and press ENTER to begin navigation.
4.	 Follow the magenta route created on the Map page. You
can also use the Compass page to help you navigate to
the point.

To initiate a Go To from the Find Menu:

To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:

1.	 Open the Map page, and use the ROCKER to move
the pointer ( ) to the map item you want to mark as a
waypoint.
2.	 Press and quickly release ENTER
to capture the pointer location.
	 Select Save, and press ENTER to
save the item as a waypoint.
	 OR
	 If the map item selected contains
no information, a “No map
information at this point. Do you
want to create a user waypoint
here?” message appears. Select Yes, and press ENTER.

Going to a Destination

Find Menu

	

Waypoints List

Information Page

NOTE: For the Find Menu to display all of the categories
shown above, MapSource® detailed map data must be
downloaded to the eTrex (Summit HC and Venture HC)
or a microSD™ or TransFlash™ card (Vista HCx or
Legend HCx). (Refer to the owner’s manual for detailed
information.)

To find an item from another location using the Find
Menu:

1.	
2.	
3.	
4.	
5.	

Press FIND.
Select a category, and press ENTER.
Press MENU.
Select Change Reference, and press ENTER.
Use the ROCKER to select a reference point on the map,
and press ENTER. The list changes to show items nearest
to the new map location.

1.	 Press FIND.
2.	 Select Waypoints, and press ENTER.
3.	 Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint, and press
ENTER.
4.	 Select Go To, and press ENTER to begin navigation.

Quick Start Guide

eTrex HC series
®

Vista HCx, Legend HCx, Summit HC,
and Venture HC

GPS antenna
IN/OUT (Zoom)
keys

QUIT/
PAGE key

To go to a recently found item:

1.	 Press FIND.
2.	 Select Recent Finds, and press
ENTER.
3.	 Use the ROCKER to select an item
to go to, and press ENTER.
4.	 Select Go To, and press ENTER to
begin navigation.

Please visit www.garmin.com for additional documentation and
information.

ENTER/ROCKER
key
POWER/
Backlight
key
MENU/FIND
key

Color LCD display

(eTrex Vista HCx shown)
(eTrex Vista HCx shown)

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Using the Keypad
POWER/Backlight key—press and hold to turn 	
the unit on or off. Press and release to adjust the 	
backlighting, view the date or time, and view 	
	
the battery capacity.

The Vista HCx or Summit HC has four recurring main pages and one
that shows only with each start-up. The Legend HCx or Venture HC has
three main pages. Press and release QUIT to cycle through the pages.

QUIT/PAGE key—press to cycle through the main
pages. Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a
page. Press and hold to turn the electronic compass on
or off (Vista HCx and Summit HC only).
ENTER/ROCKER key—press and release to
enter selected options and data or confirm on-screen
messages. Press and hold to mark your current location
as a waypoint. Move up, down, right, or left to move
through lists; select fields, on-screen buttons, or icons;
enter data; or to move the map panning arrow.
Press down to Enter. Move to the side or up or down to
scroll, move the cursor, or increase or decrease values.

WARNING: See the Important Safety and Product Information
sheet in the product box for product warnings and other important
information.

To install the batteries:

Battery compartment
1.	 Remove the battery
cover from the back
of the unit. Turn
the D-Ring 1/4 turn
counter-clockwise
and pull the cover
away.
microSD™
or
2.	 Insert two AA
TransFlash™
batteries.
card slot
3.	 Replace the battery (Vista HCx and
Legend HCx only)
cover, turning the
D-Ring 1/4 turn
clockwise to lock in
Locking pin
place.
slot
PUSH TO EJECT

IN/OUT Zoom keys—from the Map page, press to
zoom in or out. From any other page, press to scroll up
or down a list.
MENU/FIND key—press and release to view options
for a page. Press twice to view the Main Menu. Press
and hold to display the Find Menu.

Creating a Route

Getting Started

Main Pages

Satellite Page

Map Page

Satellite Page—appears only at start-up and shows the GPS receiver
status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s
current location.
Map Page—shows a detailed map of the area around your current
location.

To turn on the eTrex:

1.	 Press and hold POWER. A tone sounds, and the
Introduction page appears, followed by the Satellite page.
	 The GPS receiver begins searching for satellite signals.
When the receiver has signals from at least three
satellites, the display at the top of the page indicates
position accuracy and location coordinates.
2.	 Press QUIT repeatedly until the Map page appears. You
are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.

To adjust the backlight level:

Compass Page

Altimeter Page

Main Menu

(Vista HCx/Summit HC only)

Compass Page—guides you to your destination.
Altimeter Page—tracks elevation and pressure. (Vista HCx and
Summit HC only.)
Main Menu—contains advanced features and settings.

1.	 Press and quickly release POWER to open the
backlight adjustment slider.
2.	 Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
brightness, or press down to decrease.
3.	 Press ENTER or QUIT to close the backlight
adjustment window.

To create and use a route:

1.	 Access the Routes page from the Main
Menu. Saved routes are listed.
2.	 Use the ROCKER to select New,
and then press ENTER to display the
Route Setup page.
3.	 With an empty row (dashed) at the top
selected, press ENTER to open the
Routes List
keyboard. Name the route or allow it to
auto-name.
4.	 Move down to the