Garmin foretrex 301 - Initial Foretrex Setup; Powering On the Device; Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals; Backlight Usage and Adjustment

Foretrex 301/401 Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
NOTE: Remove the batteries
when you do not plan to use the
Foretrex for several months.
When you remove the batteries,
stored data is not lost.
Turning On Your
Foretrex
Press and hold to turn the
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on your Foretrex you are prompted
to choose a language.
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals
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current location and navigate a route,
you must acquire GPS signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the Foretrex and hold it
level. Acquiring satellite signals
can take a few minutes.
The
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determines your location. When
satellites are acquired, the
remains solid.
Using the Backlight
While the Foretrex is on, press and
quickly release . The backlight
stays on for 30 seconds. Press
again to turn off the backlight before
the automatic light timeout.
To adjust the backlight time:
1. From the main menu, select
SETUP > DISPLAY > LIGHT
TIMEOUT.
2. Use
to set the amount of
time the backlight stays on.