Garmin eTrexLegend TM Owner's Manual

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Contents

1SetupandFeaturesBefore you begin to explore the eTrex Legend’s operat-ing features, you should be familiar with the informationcontained in the Quick Start which includes instructionsfor installing batteries, how the buttons function, startingthe eTrex Legend, adjusting the screen contrast, and basicnavigation techniques to help you start enjoying your eTrexLegend immediately.Five Main Pages are your primary access to operat-ing the eTrex Legend. Each page provides either a basicnavigation function or access to features which enhancenavigation or customize the unit’s operation.This manual is arranged on the Main Pages structurewith detailed instructions on using the eTrex Legend’sfeatures and their options.Features include:Storage for 500 Waypoints with name and graphicsymbol.An automatic Track Log with storage capability for2,048 points, or 10 saved Tracks with 250 points each.Route building capability, with storage for 20 Routeswith 50 Waypoints each.A Trip Computer for displaying a variety of navigationdata such as speed, ETA, ETE, heading, odometer, etc.A Find Feature for locating Waypoints, Cities,Interstate Exits, Points of Interest, Street Addresses andIntersections.*8 MB of detailed map data storage, allowing transferfrom GARMIN MapSource CD-ROM’s.Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capability.**Getting Started* Points of Interest, Address,and Intersection data must betransferred to the unit using aGARMIN MapSource CD-ROM.See page 56 for more informa-tion.** About WAASBecause the Wide AreaAugmentation System (WAAS)is currently under developmentand is not fully supported bygeo-stationary satellites, effectiveuse of the WAAS feature may belimited by your geographic loca-tion in relation to those satellitesnow in service.There are two WAAS satellitesin service in geo-stationary orbitabove the Equator, one over theAtlantic Ocean and one over thePacific Ocean.Currently, WAAS satellite signalreception requires an absoluteclear view of the sky and worksbest when there are no nearbyobstructions such as buildings,mountains, etc. In fact, you maynot be able to receive or easilymaintain a WAAS satellite signaluntil full satellite support for thisprogram is complete.Not enabling WAAS when youcannot receive a signal speedsunit map drawing and conservesbattery power.See pages 5 and 47 for enablingWAAS and satellite receptiontechniques.