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Garmin ETREX H User Manual

Garmin ETREX H
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eTrex
®
H
Owner’s Manual
personal navigator
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Garmin ETREX H Specifications

General IconGeneral
Outdoor (hiking, trekking)Yes
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)No
Routes quantity20
Number of waypoints500
Form factorHandheld
CertificationRoHS
InterfaceSerial RS-232
Display resolution64 x 128 pixels
Battery typeAA
Battery life (max)17 h
Number of batteries supported2
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth51 mm
Width112 mm
Height30 mm

Summary

Introduction to the Garmin eTrex H

Contact Garmin Support

Information on how to contact Garmin for support via phone or web.

Product Registration Process

Instructions for online product registration to improve user support.

Optional Accessories Information

Information on available accessories for the eTrex device.

Getting Started: Unit Overview and Installation

Unit Overview

Identifies and describes the device's physical components and controls.

Installing Batteries and Lanyard

Instructions for installing batteries and attaching the lanyard to the device.

Getting Started: Operation and Conventions

Operating the eTrex: Understanding Terms

Explains basic operational terms like Select, Key, Field, Scroll bar, and Default.

Manual Conventions Explained

Explains how to follow instructions and navigate menus in the manual.

Getting Started: Device Controls and Power

Key Functions

Details the functions of the UP/DOWN, ENTER/MARK, and QUIT/PAGE keys.

Getting Started: Power and Display Settings

Turning on the eTrex

Instructions on how to power the device on and off.

Backlight and Contrast Adjustment

How to adjust backlight timeout and screen contrast.

Getting Started: User Interaction and Messages

Selecting Options and Entering Data

How to navigate menus, select options, and enter data on the device.

On-Screen Messages

Explains how the device displays important operational messages.

Main Pages: Overview and Map Display

SkyView Page

Displays GPS receiver status and satellite signal strength.

SkyView Page Options

Options to adjust display contrast and backlight timeout.

Map Page

Shows current location, destination, and track log on a map.

Main Pages: Map Features

Map Page Options

Options to orient the map and auto-zoom settings.

Hide Waypoints Option

Option to hide waypoint symbols and names on the map.

Show Course/Bearing Line

Displays course or bearing line to the destination.

Stop Navigation Function

Stops active navigation.

Main Pages: Navigation Aids and Trip Data

Pointer Page

Guides to a destination with distance, time, and direction.

Pointer Page Options

Resets speed, trip data, and stops navigation.

Trip Computer Page

Displays travel information like odometers and speed.

Main Menu: Core Features and Waypoint Management

Main Menu Overview

Accesses advanced features, waypoints, routes, and setup.

Mark Waypoint Page

How to create a waypoint at current or specified location.

Main Menu: Waypoint Management Details

Waypoint Editing and Deletion

Edit waypoint names, view nearest, and delete all waypoints.

Main Menu: Navigation and Special Pages

Stopping Navigation

Procedures to cease active navigation to a destination.

Hunt & Fish and Sun/Moon Pages

Lists best times for activities and celestial event times.

Main Menu: Route and Projection Features

Project a Waypoint

Detailed steps for creating a waypoint using projection.

Routes Page Overview

Guides navigation through a sequence of waypoints.

Main Menu: Route Creation and Activation

Create a Route

Steps to select waypoints and form a navigation route.

Activate a Route

How to start navigation along a pre-defined route.

Main Menu: Track Log and Route Editing

Editing a Route

Inserting or removing waypoints within an existing route.

Tracks Page Overview

Records and displays travel path data including time and position.

Main Menu: Track Log Management

Save, Clear, and Show Track Logs

Manage track logs: save, clear, display on map.

Rename Track Logs and TracBack

Rename saved tracks and initiate TracBack navigation.

Main Menu: Track Setup and System Settings

Track Log Deletion and Setup

Delete tracks and configure track recording options.

System and Time Settings

Configure system modes, language, and time settings.

Main Menu: Time, Units, and Display Settings

Time Format and Zone Settings

Adjust time format, time zone, and daylight saving time.

Display Page Settings

Adjust backlight timeout and screen contrast.

Main Menu: Units and Reference Settings

Units and Position Format

Set position format, map datum, and distance/speed units.

North Reference and Variance

Configure map grid orientation and view north reference variance.

Main Menu: Interface and Data Formats

Angle, Interface, and I/O Formats

Set angle units, interface settings, and data exchange formats.

Main Menu: Communication Formats and System Modes

Communication Formats and System Modes

Configure communication formats and select operating modes.

Language and Software Version

Select user language and view software version.

Appendix: Specifications and Connectivity

Device Specifications

Technical details of the eTrex H device, including physical and performance specs.

Interface Formats and Computer Connection

Supported interface formats and connection instructions to a PC.

Appendix: Interface Standards

NMEA 0183 and Garmin Sentences

Lists approved NMEA 0183 and Garmin proprietary data sentences.

DGPS Corrections

How the device accepts DGPS corrections via RTCM format.

Appendix: Legal Information

Software License Agreement

Terms and conditions for using the device software.

Declaration of Conformity

Garmin's declaration of product compliance with EU directives.

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