Garmin etrex summit hc user manual

When moving, the eTrex Summit will provide you with more data, including speed, direction of movement, time, distance to destination, and more. Routes: 20 Routes that let you navigate through a set of 50 waypoints. 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 elevation. It is designed to augment other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace them.

The eTrex Summit operates on two AA batteries not included , which are installed at the back of the unit. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity. The two AA batteries can last up to 16 hours during typical use. The SkyView Page shows you graphically eTrex Summit tracking satellites, and the strength of the satellite signals.

The status is also displayed at the top of the page. If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on for 30 seconds. The Electronic Compass will need to be recalibrated outdoors every time the batteries are changed.

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. Failure to calibrate the Electronic Compass can result in gross inaccuracy of the compass feature. Making sure that the unit is level, rotate the eTrex Summit slowly two turns in the same direction. A message will be displayed when the compass has been successfully calibrated. If the unit is tilted on either axis the compass feature will become less accurate.

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. Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. 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 feet to miles. To increase the map scale, press the UP Button.

This will let you view a larger area in less detail. This will show a smaller. The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination. 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 eTrex Summit will automatically select the correct sensor for you based on your speed. F The Altimeter should be calibrated for the greatest accuracy. See page 42 for more information on calibrating the Altimeter.

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.

Press PAGE to get back to the page of your choice. Discovering the fun of using your eTrex Summit is as easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area. 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.

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. Your location, named HOME, is now marked and stored in memory. Walk in a straight line for minutes at a moderate pace and watch the Map Page. Now take a sharp right or left turn and walk for another minutes.

The pointer tells you what direction you should move. When the pointer is pointing right, just move right until the pointer is pointing straight up and points to the moving direction line see picture below. The GOTO function provides you with a straight line navigation path to your selected destination. The eTrex Summit will guide you back to where you started using the Pointer Page. The pointer shows the direction of the destination waypoint.

Walk in the direction 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!

The destination name, distance to the destination and time to reach your destination are displayed at the top. The sensor that is being used, Compass 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. You can clean up the screen by clearing the track log the lines left on the Map Page :.

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Website address: www. February Part Number Rev. D Printed in Taiwan. Why should you register your eTrex Summit? Introduction Table of Contents 2. Introduction Registration 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.

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. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1 This device cannot cause harmful interference, and 2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The eTrex Summit will track barometric pressure and altitude changes, providing data never before available in such a small package.

Other features include: Waypoints: with name and graphic symbol. Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks. View the manual for the Garmin eTrex Summit here, for free.

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Below, you will find the most frequently asked questions about the Garmin eTrex Summit. Is your question not listed? Ask a question. About the Garmin eTrex Summit. Garmin eTrex Summit specifications. Related product manuals. What is the weight of the Garmin eTrex Summit? The Garmin eTrex Summit has a weight of g. Do I need internet for GPS? No, no internet is required to receive GPS. What does the abbreviation GPS stand for?

What is GPS? GPS is a system that can be used all over the globe to determine your location by means of satellites. What is bluetooth? Bluetooth is a way of exchanging data wirelessly between electronic devices via radio waves.