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foretrex301 and 401

owners manual

PERSONAL NAVIGATOR


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Foretrex 301/401 Owners Manual i

Introduction

Introduction

See theImportant Safety andProduct Informationguide inthe product box for productwarnings and other importantinformation.

Manual ConventionsWhen you are instructed to presssomething, use the buttons onthe unit. Press to selectsomething in a list, and then press

enter.

The small arrows (>) used in thetext indicate that you should select aseries of items in order, for example,Press page> enter> select

TRACKS.

Product RegistrationHelp us better support you bycompleting our online registrationtoday. Go to http://my.garmin.com.Keep the original sales receipt, or aphotocopy, in a safe place.

Contact GarminContact Garmin Product Support ifyou have any questions while usingyour Foretrex. In the USA, go towww.garmin.com/support, or contact

Garmin USA by phone at (913)397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.

In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.

In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/supportand click Contact Supportfor in-country support information,or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. byphone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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ii Foretrex 301/401 Owners Manual

Introduction

ForetrexFeatures

Features Foretrex301

Foretrex401

Altimeter No Yes

Barometer No Yes

Cadence (optional

accessory required)

No Yes

Electronic compass No Yes

Heart rate (optionalaccessory required)

No Yes

Timer Yes YesWaterproof Yes Yes

Wireless transfer No Yes

Optional Accessories

For a list of available accessories andmaps, refer to the Garmin Web site athttp://buy.garmin.com.
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Foretrex 301/401 Owners Manual iii

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................... iManual Conventions ....................i

Product Registration ....................i

Contact Garmin ...........................i

Optional Accessories ..................ii

ForetrexFeatures .....................ii

Getting Started.................... 1Buttons ...................................... 2

Installing Batteries ..................... 2

Turning On Your Foretrex .......... 3Acquiring GPS Satellite

Signals .................................... 3

Using the Backlight .................... 3

Using the Main Pages ........4

Map Page .................................. 5Compass Page .......................... 6

Elevation Page .......................... 7

Trip Computer ............................ 7

Main Menu ................................. 7

Waypoints, Tracks, and

Routes ................................. 8Waypoints .................................. 8

Editing Waypoints ...................... 8

Hunt and Fish .......................... 10

Sun and Moon ......................... 10

Recording your Tracks............. 10

Creating and Navigating

Routes ....................................11

Settings ............................. 12Map Menu Options .................. 12

Compass Menu Options .......... 12Elevation Menu Options .......... 13

Trip Computer Options ............ 13

Main Menu Options ................. 13

Data Field Options ................... 15

Timer .................................. 20Timer Options .......................... 20


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Introduction

GPS .................................... 21Setting GPS Mode ................... 21

Satellite Reception................... 21

Signal Strength ........................ 21

Sky View .................................. 21

Appendix ........................... 22

Pairing the Foretrex 401 .......... 22Wireless Data Transfers .......... 23

Connecting Your Foretrex

to a Computer ....................... 24

Jumpmaster ............................. 25

Storing the Foretrex ................. 25Battery Information .................. 25

Optimizing Battery Life ............ 26

Resetting the Foretrex ............. 26

Clearing User Data .................. 26

Replacing the Wristband ......... 27

Cleaning the Unit andWristband .............................. 27

Specications.......................... 28

Software License

Agreement ............................ 29

Declaration of Conformity(DoC) .................................... 29

FCC Compliance ..................... 30

Index .................................. 31


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Foretrex 301/401 Owners Manual 1

Getting Started

Getting Started

Mini-USB(underweather cap)

page/gotoenter/mark up/down

GPS antenna

Power/backlight

Battery cover(serial

number inside)


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Getting Started

Buttonspower

Press and hold to turn theForetrex on and off.

Press to turn the backlight onand off.

page/goto

Press to view and navigatethrough the menus.

Press to exit a menu or a page.

Press and hold to navigate to aspecic destination or waypoint.

enter/mark

Press to select options and toacknowledge messages.

Press and hold to mark awaypoint.

Press to access an options menuwhen on a main page.

(up/down)

Press to scroll through menus andpages.

Press to select options on menusand pages.

Press to zoom out ( ) and

in ( ) on the map.

Installing Batteries1. Carefully lift

up on thebattery door

until it comesoff.

2. Insert thebatteries,observingpolarity.

3. Replace thebattery cover.


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Getting Started

NOTE: Remove the batterieswhen you do not plan to use the

Foretrex for several months.When you remove the batteries,stored data is not lost.

Turning On Your

ForetrexPress and hold to turn theForetrex on. The rst time you turnon your Foretrex you are promptedto choose a language.

Acquiring GPS SatelliteSignalsBefore the Foretrex can nd yourcurrent 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 itlevel. Acquiring satellite signals

can take a few minutes.The ashes while the Foretrexdetermines your location. Whensatellites are acquired, theremains solid.

Using the BacklightWhile the Foretrex is on, press andquickly release . The backlightstays on for 30 seconds. Pressagain to turn off the backlight before

the automatic light timeout.

To adjust the backlight time:1. From the main menu, select

SETUP> DISPLAY> LIGHTTIMEOUT.

2. Use to set the amount oftime the backlight stays on.


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Using the Main Pages


All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the followingve main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401only), the trip computer page, and the main menu.

Press the pagebutton to navigate through the main pages. Press enter toaccess the option menus for these pages.

Elevation page(401 only)

Trip computerMain menu

Compass pageMap page


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Map Page

Map page

Heading

indicatorPositionicon

Your position on the map isrepresented by . As you travel, theposition iconmoves and leaves atrack log (trail). Waypoint names andsymbols are also shown on the map.

NOTE: Press to zoom out orto zoom in.

The Foretrex automatically rotatesthe map as you move, so that

waypoints ahead of you alwaysappear above your position. Theheading indicator shows the directionyou are heading.

To view the map with north up:1. From the map page, press enter.

2. Select MAP DETAIL >MAPORIENTATION > NORTHUP.

To clear a track log:1. From the map page, press enter.

2. Select CLEAR TRACK LOG>

YES.

To measure distance:1. From the map page, press enter.

2. Select MEASURE DISTANCE

3. Select the FROMeld then select

a starting waypoint from thewaypoint list.

4. Select the TOeld then selectan ending waypoint from thewaypoint list.

5. Select the ESTIMATED SPEEDeld. Use to select elds,and press enterto edit the speed.


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The total distance between the twopoints and the estimated travel time

appears at the bottom of the page.

Compass PageThe compass page guides you toyour destination by displaying a

compass and a bearing pointer.

When you are navigating to aspecic location, the compass pagedisplays the name of the location,two data elds that display distanceto nal destination and speed (bydefault), and a direction arrow in thecompass ring. Follow the arrow tonavigate.

The electronic compass (used inthe 401) is similar to a magnetic

compass when you are stationaryor walking. If you maintain ahigher speed, such as traveling inautomobile, the compass uses GPSsignals to determine your direction.

NOTE: Hold the compasslevel when navigating to ensuremaximum accuracy.

To calibrate the electriccompass:

1. From the compass page, pressenter.

2. Select CALIBRATE.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.


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Elevation Page (401only)The elevation page shows yourelevation. Press to zoom out orto zoom in.

To calibrate the barometric

altimeter: NOTE: The barometric altimeteris available only on the Foretrex401.

1. From the main menu, select

SETUP> ALTIMETER>CALIBRATE.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Trip ComputerThe trip computer displays yourcurrent speed, average speed,maximum speed, trip odometer, andother helpful statistics. Use toscroll to see more elds.

To customize data elds, press enter.Seepage 15for more information.

Main MenuThe main menu gives you access tosetup screens including waypoints,tracks, and routes. The main menudisplays the current date and timealong the top of the screen. Use

to select from the list of menuoptions.


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Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes

Waypoints, Tracks,

and RoutesWaypointsWaypoints are locations you recordand store in the Foretrex.

1. Press and hold mark.

2. Select OK.

To navigate to a waypoint:1. Press and hold goto.

2. Select the waypoint from the list.

Editing Waypoints

Waypoint page

After you have marked a waypoint,you can edit the name, the symbol,the elevation, and the latitude/longitude from the waypoint page.

NOTE: Use to select the

letters and numbers. Press enterto edit.

To edit existing waypoints:1. Select > WAYPOINTS> LIST

ALL.

2. Select the waypoint you want toedit.


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To change the symbol:1. From the waypoint page, select

the waypoint symbol.2. Select a new symbol from the list.

To change the name:1. From the waypoint page, select

the name. The EDIT WAYPOINT

NAME page appears.2. Press enterto access the

character menu. Select acharacter from the list.

3. Pressenterto advance to thenext character.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 asnecessary.

To change the elevation:1. From the waypoint page, select

the elevation. The ENTER

CORRECT ELEVATION pageappears.

2. Press enter to access the numbermenu. Select a number from thelist.

3. Pressenterto advance to thenext eld.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 asnecessary.

5. Select OKto save and exit.

To change the latitude/longitude:1. From the waypoint page, select

the latitude/longitude eld. TheEDIT LOCATION page appears.

2. Select a number from the list.

NOTE: To change the positionformat, seepage 14.

To delete a waypoint:1. Select > WAYPOINTS> LIST

ALL.

2. Use or enter to select thewaypoint you want to delete.

3. Select DELETE>YES.


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Hunt and FishThe hunting and shing almanacprovides the predicted best dates andtimes for hunting and shing at yourcurrent location.

To view the hunt and fsh page:1. From the main menu, select >

WAYPOINTS> LISTALL.

2. Select the waypoint you want toview.

3. Select OPTIONS> HUNT/FISH.

NOTE: Press enter to view thehunting and shing informationfor a different date.

Sun and MoonThe Sun and Moon page showssunrise time, sunset time, moonrisetime, moonset time, and moon phasefor a specied date.

To view the sun and moon page:1. From the main menu, select >

WAYPOINTS> LISTALL.2. Select the waypoint you want to

view.

3. Select OPTIONS> SUN/MOON.

NOTE: Press enter to view the

sun and moon information for adifferent date.

Recording your TracksThe Foretrex records a track log

while you are moving. You can savethese tracks and navigate to them atanother time.

1. From the main menu, selectTRACKS.

2. Select SAVE TRACK.3 Use and enter to set a

beginning point and an endingpoint.

4. Press enter to name the track.Follow the on-screen instructions.


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To clear current track: From the tracks menu, select

CLEARTRACK>YES.To navigate to a saved track:1. From the tracks menu, select

LIST SAVED.

2. Select the track.

3. Select NAVIGATE.

Creating and NavigatingRoutes1. From the main menu, select

ROUTES> CREATE NEW.

2. Press enter to access your savedwaypoints.

3. Select a waypoint for the rst

eld. Repeat in each eld until theroute is complete.

4. Select FOLLOW.


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Settings

Settings

Map Menu OptionsOn the map page, press entertoaccess the map menu.

PAN TRACK LOGuse to

pan. Move the pointer to any pointalong the track. Press enterto goto a waypoint, mark a waypoint, orzoom in or out.

CLEAR TRACK LOGdelete the

recorded track log.

MEASURE DISTANCEmeasurethe distance between two waypoints.Seepage 5for instructions onmeasuring distance.

MAP DETAILset mappreferences:

MAP ORIENTATIONselecthow the map is shown on thepage. NORTH UP shows Northat the top of the page. TRACKUP shows your current direction

of travel at the top of the page.TRACKSshow or hide trackson the map.

WAYPOINTSshow or hidewaypoints on the map.

STOP NAVIGATIONstop thecurrent route.

Compass Menu OptionsOn the compass page, press entertoaccess the compass menu.

CALIBRATEhold the Foretrexlevel and slowly turn in two fullcircles in the same direction.


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Settings

CHANGE FIELDSchange thedata elds on the compass page. See

page 15for more information onchanging data elds.

Elevation Menu OptionsOn the elevation page, press enterto

access the elevation menu.

PLOTselect to plot over time ordistance.

ZOOMselect to change the

elevation scale.VIEW POINTSview the datapoints on the elevation page.

Trip Computer Options

On the trip computer page, pressenterto access the trip computermenu.

CHANGE FIELDSchange thedata elds on the trip computer page.

Seepage 15for more information onchanging data elds.

RESET TRIP DATAselect YESto reset the trip data and the altimeterdata.

Main Menu OptionsWAYPOINTScreate a newwaypoint, list all waypoints, orview the nearest waypoint to yourlocation. Seepage 8for moreinformation.

TRACKSmanage your savedtracks. Here you can clear the tracklog, pan and trackback, save a track,list saved tracks, or delete all savedtracks.

ROUTEScreate a new route, listall routes, delete all routes.

SETUPcustomize settings for theForetrex.


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Settings

TIMEselect a 12-hour or24-hour format, and the time

zone for your location. SelectYESto use daylight savingtime, NOto ignore it, or AUTOto automatically turn daylightsaving time on and off.Select YESto use automatictime zones, NOchange the timezone manually, or AUTOtoautomatically update your timezone.

TIMERshow or hide timer

page and set timer preferences.Seepage 20.

DISPLAYadjust backlight anddisplay contrast.

UNITSset position formatand map datum. Select units ofmeasurement for distance/speed,elevation, vertical speed, andpressure.

HEADINGcustomize compasssettings and calibrate the

compass.SYSTEMset preferences forthe GPS mode, the beeper, thebattery, the language, and theinterface. You can also enter

owner information, such as yourname, and set it to appear whenthe unit powers on.

TRACKSset track preferences.

ROUTESselect auto or

distance for route leg transition.MAPselectNORTH UPorTRACK UPand turn auto zoomoff or on. You can also selectbearing or course for the go to

line.ALTIMETERturn autocalibration on or off.


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Settings

RESETreset trip data, deleteall waypoints, or restore to

factory defaults.ABOUT FORETREXviewthe version software and the GPSsoftware version.

CONNECTconnect to compatible

Garmin devices, compatibleaccessories, or receive datawirelessly.

GPSview the satellite signalstrength or the satellite sky view. See

page 21.

JUMPMASTERenter theJumpmaster setting. Set the jumptype and information. Seepage 25.

Data Field OptionsThe following table lists all of the

Foretrex data elds and descriptions.

*Only available on the Foretrex 401.

Data Field Description

AMB PRESS*(ambientpressure)

The uncalibratedcurrent pressure.

AVG ASCENT The averagevertical distance

of ascent.AVG DESCNT(averagedescent)

The averagevertical distanceof descent.

BAROMETER* The calibratedcurrent pressure.

BEARING The directionfrom your currentlocation to adestination.


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Settings


CADENCE*(GSC10required)

Revolutions ofthe crank armor strides perminute.

COURSE The directionfrom your

starting locationto a destination.

ELEVATION The altitudeabove or belowsea level.

FINAL DEST(destination)

The lastwaypoint on yourroute.

FINAL DIST(distance)

The remainingdistance to yournal destination.

FINAL ETA

(estimated timeof arrival)

The estimatedtime of day youwill reach yournal destination.


FINAL ETE(estimated timeen route)

The estimatedtime needed toreach your naldestination.

GLIDE RATIO* The ratio ofhorizontal

distance traveledto the change invertical distance.

GR DEST*(glide ratiodestination)

The glide ratiorequired todescend fromyour presentposition andelevation tothe destinationelevation.

HEADING Your movingdirection.

HEART RATE*(heart ratemonitorrequired)

Heart rate inbeats per minute(bmp).

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Settings


MAX ASCENT* The maximumascent rate infeet/meter perminute.

MAXDESCNT*

(maximumdescent)

The maximumdescent rate in

feet/meter perminute.

MAX ELEVTN(maximumelevation)

The highestelevationreached.

MAX SPEED The maximumspeed.

MIN ELEVTN(minimumelevation)

The lowestelevationreached.

MOVN AVG(movingaverage)

Average speedof the unit whilemoving.


MOVN TIME(moving time) A running tally ofmovement timeelapsed sincethe last reset.

NEXT DEST(destination)

The nextwaypoint on your

route.

NEXT DIST(distance)

The remainingdistance to thenext waypoint onthe your route.

NEXT ETA(estimated timeof arrival)

The estimatedtime of day youwill reach thenext waypoint onthe route.

NEXT ETE(estimated timeen route)

The estimatedtime needed untilyou reach thenext waypoint onthe route.

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Settings


ODOMETER A running tallyof distancetraveled,based uponthe distancebetween

second-by-second positionreadings.

OFF COURSE The distance (leftor right) you arefrom the original

course (path oftravel).

OVERL SPD(overall speed)

Your averagespeed.

SPEED Display rate of

current speed.STOP TIME Time spent

stopped.


SUNRISE Time of sunrisebased on your

GPS position.

SUNSET Time of sunsetbased on your

GPS position.

TIME Current timeof day basedon your timesettings (format,time zone, and

daylight savingtime).

TO COURSE The directionyou must travelto return to theroute.

TOT ASCENT(total ascent)

The totalelevationdistanceascended.

Settings


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Settings


TOT DESCNT(total descent)

The totalelevationdistancedescended.

TOTAL TIME A running tallyof time since the

last reset.TRIP ODOM(odometer)

A running tally ofdistance traveledsince last thereset.

TURN The angledifference(in degrees)between thebearing to yourdestination and

your currentline of travel. Lmeans turn left.R means turnright.


VERT SPEED*(vertical)

Your rate ofaltitude gain/lossover time.

VMG (velocitymade good)

The speed atwhich you areclosing on a

destination alonga route.

VSPD DEST*(vertical speeddestination)

Themeasurementof your rateof ascent/descent to apredeterminedaltitude.

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Timer

Timer

The timer page is not one of thedefault main pages.

To display the timer:1. From the main menu, select

SETUP> TIMER.

2. Select SHOW TIMER PAGE?>

YES.To set the timer:1. From the main menu, select

SETUP> TIMER.

2. Select COUNT DOWN FROM.

3. Select a time increment from themenu or select custom.

To use the timer:1. On the timer page, press enterto

start the timer.

NOTE: Use to change thecountdown time.

2. Press enterto stop the timer.

3. Press to reset the timer to theoriginal countdown time.

NOTE: When the timer is at0:00, press enterto start the timercounting up from 0:00.

Timer OptionsFrom the main menu, select SETUP> TIMER. The following optionsappear:

WHEN EXPIREDset thetimer to stop, count up, or repeatwhen the timer expires.

EXPIRED TONEselect thetone alert that sounds when thetimer expires.

INTERVAL TONE select thetone alert that sounds when the

interval time expires.

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GPS

GPS

Setting GPS Mode1. From the main menu, select

SETUP> SYSTEM> GPSMODE.

2. Select the mode you want, or

select OFFto use the Foretrexindoors.

Satellite ReceptionThe satellite page shows your current

location, GPS accuracy, satellitelocations, and signal strength.

Signal StrengthTo view the satellite page, select

GPS from the main menu.

The bars indicate GPS satellitestrength. White bars indicate that the

Foretrex is still collecting data. Solidbars indicate that the Foretrex istracking that satellites.

Sky View

Press enteron the satellite page toswitch to sky view.

Sky view shows the location ofthe satellites from which you arereceiving a signal.

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Appendix

Appendix

Pairing the Foretrex 401 NOTE: The Foretrex 301 doesnot have pairing capability.

The Foretrex 401 can be used

with an optional Garmin heart ratemonitor to display your heart rate.It can also be used with an optionalGarmin cadence bike sensor (GSC10) to display your pedaling cadence.

Pairing is connecting your Foretrex401 with wireless sensors, such as aheart rate monitor or a cadence bikesensor. After you pair the rst time,your Foretrex 401 automaticallyrecognizes the wireless sensorwhenever they are turned on andwithin range of each other.

To pair the Foretrex 401 with awireless sensor:

1. Place the Foretrex 401 within 10feet (3 meters) of the wirelesssensor (heart rate monitor or GSC10).

2. Put on the heart rate monitor orturn on the GSC 10.

3. From the main menu, selectCONNECT> HEART RATEMONITORor BIKE CADENCESENSOR.

4. Select SEARCH FOR NEW.When the sensor is found, theConnected message appears.

NOTE: To prevent your Foretrex401 from pairing with wirelesssensors, select CONNECT>HEART RATE MONITOR(or

BIKE CADENCE SENSOR) >OFF.

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Appendix

Wireless Data TransfersThe Foretrex 401 can send and

receive waypoints, routes, and trackswirelessly from a compatible Garmindevice.

To receive data:1. From the main menu, select

CONNECT> RECEIVEWIRELESSLY.

2. A CONNECTING messageappears. When connected, aRECEIVING DATA message

appears. A TRANSFERCOMPLETE message appearswhen data is received.

To send a waypoint:1. From the main menu, select

WAYPOINTS> LIST ALL.

2. Select the waypoint you want tosend.

3. From the waypoint menu, selectOPTIONS> SEND.

To send a track:1. From the main menu, select

TRACKS> LIST ALL.2. Select the track you want to send.

3. From the track menu, selectOPTIONS> SEND.

To send a route:

1. From the main menu, selectROUTES> LIST SAVED.

2. Select the route you want to send.

3. From the route menu, selectOPTIONS> SEND.

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Connecting YourForetrex to a ComputerYou can use the Foretrex as a USBmass storage device by connecting itto your computer with a USB cable.

NOTE: The Foretrex is notcompatible with Windows95,98, Me, or NT. It is also notcompatible with MacOS 10.3and earlier. This is a commonlimitation of most USB massstorage devices.

1. Plug the small end of the USBcable into the mini-USB port onthe back of the Foretrex (underthe weather cap).

2. Connect the larger end of theUSB cable to an available USBport on your computer.

3. SelectYESto enter mass storagemode.

Your Foretrex appears as aremovable drive in My Computer

on Windows computers and as amounted volume on Mac computers.A copy of the waypoints, tracks, androutes on your Foretrex can be foundin the Garmin/GPX/current folder.

Adding Waypoints, Tracks,and Routes1. From your computer, open the

Garmin/GPX folder.

2. Paste your .gpx les into the GPX

folder. NOTICE: If you are not sureabout the purpose of a le, do notdelete it. Your Foretrex memorycontains important system lesthat should not be deleted.

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Jumpmaster

Jumpmaster is an accessory

designed for experienced skydivers.A jumpmaster is the individualin charge of a group of skydiverscoordinating a group or cargodrop. From the main menu, selectJUMPMASTER.

For more information on Jumpmastergo to www.garmin.com/manuals/eTrexVista_Jumpmaster.pdf.

Storing the ForetrexDo not store the Foretrex whereprolonged exposure to extremetemperatures can occur, because itcan cause permanent damage. Userinformation, such as waypoints

and routes will be retained in theunits memory without the need for

external power. It is always a goodpractice to back up important userdata.

Battery Information

WARNING: Do not use a sharp objectto remove user-replaceable batteries.Contact your local waste disposaldepartment to properly recycle thebatteries.

The Foretrex

operates on two AAAbatteries. Use alkaline or NiMHbatteries. Use precharged NiMHbatteries for best results.

Select the battery type:

1. From the main menu, selectSETUP.

2. Select SYSTEM> BATTERY.

3. Select ALKALINEor NIMH.

Appendix
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Optimizing Battery LifeUse premium batteries for optimal

performance and maximum batterylife.

Consider the following suggestions tomaximize battery life:

Excessive use of the backlightwill signicantly decrease batterylife.

Select a shorter backlight timeout(page 3).

Turn tones off if not needed.From the main menu, selectSETUP> SYSTEM> BEEPER> OFF.

Turn off the compass when

it is not being used (Foretrex401 only). Select SETUP>HEADING> COMPASS>OFF.

Resetting the ForetrexIf your Foretrex is locked up, press

and hold pageand simultaneouslyuntil the screen goes blank (about 7seconds). This does not erase any ofyour data or settings.

Clearing User Data NOTICE: This deletes all historyand user-entered information.

To clear all user data, press and holdenteron startup until the messageappears.

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Replacing the Wristband1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to

remove the screws (2) on theback of the unit.

Screw Screw hole

Screw Screw hole

2. Remove the old wristband.

3. Align the loops of the newwristband with the screw holes onthe back of the unit. Make surethat the Garmin logo is facing up.

4. Replace the screws.

To install the extension strap(optional):1. Thread the end of the Foretrex

strap through the plastic ring onthe extension strap.

2. Thread the other end of theextension strap through theplastic ring on the Foretrex strap.

3. Adjust as necessary.

Cleaning the Unit andWristbandThe Foretrex is constructed of

high-quality materials and does notrequire user maintenance other thancleaning. Clean the unit using a clothdampened with a mild detergentsolution and then wipe dry. Avoidchemical cleaners and solvents thatmay damage plastic components.

The wristband should be handwashed with mild detergent in warmor hot water. Blot dry, then air dry.

Do not machine wash.

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Specifcations

PhysicalSize: W H D:

2.93 0.89 1.65 in.(74.5 22.5 42 mm)

Weight(with wristband):2.26 oz. (64 g) without batteries

Display: W H: 1.44 0.92 in.(23.368 36.576 mm)100 64 pixels

Case: Rugged, waterproof to IPX7

Temperature Range: From -4F to140F (from -20 to 60C)*

*The temperature rating of the Foretrexmay exceed the usable range of somebatteries. Some batteries can rupture athigh temperatures.

PowerSource: Two AAA batteries

(alkaline or NiMH)

AccuracyGPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*

*Subject to accuracy degradation to100 m22DRMS under the US DoDimposed Selective Availability (SA)Program when activated.

Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/sec)steady state

Interface: USB mass storage device

Data Storage Life: Indenite; nomemory battery required

Performance

Receiver: more than 12 channels,high-sensitivity

Acquisition Times: < 1 second(warm start)< 33 seconds (cold start)

< 36 seconds (Autolocate)Update Rate: 1/second, continuous

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Software LicenseAgreementBY USING THE FORETREX, YOUAGREE TO BE BOUND BY THETERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEFOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSEAGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THISAGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license touse the software embedded in this device(the Software) in binary executableform in the normal operation of theproduct. Title, ownership rights, andintellectual property rights in and to theSoftware remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Softwareis the property of Garmin and isprotected under the United Statesof America copyright laws and

international copyright treaties. Youfurther acknowledge that the structure,organization, and code of the Softwareare valuable trade secrets of Garminand that the Software in source codeform remains a valuable trade secret of

Garmin. You agree not to decompile,

disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,reverse engineer, or reduce to humanreadable form the Software or any partthereof or create any derivative worksbased on the Software. You agree not toexport or re-export the Software to anycountry in violation of the export controllaws of the United States of America.

Declaration ofConformity (DoC)Hereby, Garmin, declares that thisForetrex is in compliance with theessential requirements and otherrelevant provisions of Directive1999/5/EC.

To view the full Declaration ofConformity, see the Garmin Web site

for your Garmin product:www.garmin.com.

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FCC ComplianceThis device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired

operation.Note: This equipment has been testedand found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device pursuant topart 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference ina residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, thereis no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one of the followingmeasures:

Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna

Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outleton a circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected

Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

This Category II radiocommunicationdevice complies with Industry CanadaStandard RSS-310.

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Index

Aaccessories ii, 22

altimeter 7, 14

B

backlight 3

barometric altimeter7, 14

battery 2

life 26

type 25

buttons 2

C

cadence sensor 22

compass

calibrating 6

options 12

page 6

connecting

computer 24

unit to unit 24

contacting Garmin i

custom data elds 15

Ddata, transferring 23

data elds 15

changing 12, 13

distance

measuring 5E

elevation

page 6

plot 13

zoom 13F

les

adding 24

transferring 23

GGarmin Product Support

i

GPS

acquiring signals 3

mode 21

modes 15

reception 21

sky view 21GSC 10 16, 22

H

heart rate monitor 22

L

language 14

M

main menu 7

options 13

main pages 4

manual conventions imap

detail 12

options 12

page 5

Ppairing 22

product registration i

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R

resetting the unit 26

routescreating 11

navigating 11

S

satellite signals 3, 21

sensors 22serial number 1

specications 28

storing 25

T

time 14timer

options 20

setting 12, 13

tracks

navigating 10

recording 10trip computer

options 13

page 7

U

USB, connecting 24

Wwaypoints

editing 8

marking 8

navigating 8

wireless transfer 23wristband

cleaning 27

extender strap 27

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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of

your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries

Garmin International, Inc.1200 East 151stStreet, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA

Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK

Garmin Corporation

No. 68, Jangshu 2ndRoad, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan

www.garmin.com

May 2009 Part Number 190-01068-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan
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