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Garmin eTrex Vista C User Manual

Garmin eTrex Vista C
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eTrex
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Vista C
eTrex Vista C OM Front Cover.indd 1 6/10/2004, 10:29:56 AM
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Garmin eTrex Vista C Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sport (fitness, running)No
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)Yes
Tracks quantity20
Number of waypoints500
InterfaceUSB
GPS receiver12
Maximum depth607 m
GPS accuracy - position15 m
GPS accuracy - velocity0.05 m/s
Form factorFixed
Product colorGray
Display resolution176 x 220 pixels
Display size (HxV) (imperial)1.7 x 1.3 \
Battery typeAA
Battery life (max)20 h
Number of batteries supported2
Operating temperature (T-T)-15 - 70 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth30.5 mm
Width56 mm
Height107 mm
Weight150 g

Summary

eTrex Vista C Introduction and Safety

Preface and Legal Information

Overview of the manual's sections, license agreement, and regulatory details.

General and Vehicle Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for device operation and vehicle use.

Getting Started with Your eTrex Vista C

Battery Installation and Unit Power

How to install batteries and power on the device.

Key Unit Functions and Buttons

Description of main buttons and their operations.

Unit Features and Physical Ports

Overview of physical ports and mounting options.

GPS Initialization and Navigation Basics

Acquiring satellite signals and understanding main navigation pages.

Basic Navigation and Page Sequences

Introduction to navigation methods and page flow.

Unit Display and Status Messages

Explanation of status bar, backlight, and on-screen messages.

eTrex Vista C GPS Navigation and Features

Map Page Navigation and Customization

Using the map display for location, data fields, and various options.

Compass Page Navigation and Calibration

Using the compass for direction, heading, and calibration.

Altimeter, Trip Computer, and Waypoints

Tracking elevation, travel data, and managing saved locations.

Finding Locations and Route Planning

Searching for cities, addresses, POIs, and creating routes.

Track Logs, TracBack, and Highway Navigation

Managing movement trails, retracing paths, and highway guidance.

Device Setup and Configuration

Customizing system, display, tones, map, routing, time, and units.

Utility Features: Calendar, Games, and More

Utilizing calendar, celestial data, fishing/hunting predictions, and games.

Appendices and Warranty Information

Accessories, Specifications, and Data Fields

Details on accessories, device specs, and data field definitions.

Connectivity, Map Data, and Coordinate Systems

Connecting to PC, transferring maps, and understanding coordinate formats.

UTC Offsets, GPS Enhancements, and Index

Time zone offsets, WAAS/DGPS info, and document index.

Limited Warranty Information

Information regarding the product's warranty coverage.

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