Garmin eTrex Vista C color map navigator Owner's Manual

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65eTrex Vista CGPS NavigationAltimeter SetupAltimeter SetupThe Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or tomanually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data.To set up the Altimeter:1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page.2. Highlight the “Auto Calibration” fi eld and press ENTER toselect from On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS.3. Highlight the Barometer Mode fi eld and press ENTER to select“Variable Elevation” (used when you are moving) or “FixedElevation” (used when you are stationary. This allows theAltimeter to function as a standard barometer). Elevationtrip data is not recorded when in the Fixed Elevation mode.4. Highlight the Pressure Trend Recording fi eld and press ENTERto select a method for saving pressure trend data.To manually calibrate the Altimeter:1. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” button and press ENTERto display the Calibrate Altimeter Page. You can calibrate theAltimeter using one of three methods:Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable sourcefor determining the elevation for your current location. Topo-graphic maps, scientifi c altimeters, etc. can be used.Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable sourcefor determining the accurate barometric pressure at your cur-rent location. Scientifi c barometer, data from a weather stationin proximity to your location, etc.Enter the correctelevationEnter the correctbarometric pressureBarometer Mode OptionsSaves every15 minuteswhen the unitis poweredOff.