User manual GARMIN ETREX VENTURE

[. . . ] eTrexVenture personal navigator ® TM owner's manual and reference guide © Copyright 2001-2002 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL U. K. 886/2. 2642. 9099 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. [. . . ] Use them to construct a Route, establish a direct line of travel (Goto), or when gathering information. Finding a Waypoint Waypoints that you have created and stored in the eTrex Venture can be found by selecting the "Waypoint' option from the Find Menu. You can find a waypoint from the list of waypoints using the `By Name' or `Nearest' options as explained on the previous page. When selected from the list, the waypoint displays on the Waypoint Information Page. Waypoint Find List The Waypoint Information Page displays the waypoint name or number, a map symbol, the location in lat/lon, elevation, distance, bearing, and three on-screen buttons for `Goto', `Map', and `OK' functions. To find a waypoint: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the Waypoint option from the Find List and then press it in to display a prompt to select `By Name' or `Nearest'. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired waypoint from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that waypoint. Waypoint Information Page 3. With the Information Page displayed, you can select `Goto' to create a direct line of travel to the waypoint. Select `Map' to view the waypoint location on the map or select `OK' to close the page. Use the Options Menu to add the waypoints to the `Favorites' list, add it to an existing route, project a new waypoint from this location, view sun and moon, and best fishing and hunting time information for this waypoint. Favorites Category 28 Main Menu Finding a Favorite Find Options Favorites are map items and waypoints designated as those you would like to give a special status, as they are frequently used or have other special significance. The process for finding favorite waypoints from the `Favorites' list is the same as finding a regular waypoint. To find a `Favorite': 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the `Favorites' option from the Find List and then press it in to display the list. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired Favorite from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that item. With the Information Page displayed, you can select `Goto' to create a direct line of travel to the item. Use the page Options Menu to add the item to an existing route, project a new waypoint from this location, or view sun and moon position data for this time and date. Favorites List Finding a City Cities can be found by selecting the `Cities' option of the Find Menu, selecting the city from the list of `Nearest' or `By Name', and then displaying the City Information Page. The City Information Page for the selected city displays the city name, the size by population, and distance from your location. You can view it on the map or create a Goto direct route to the city from your current location, or from a location defined by the Panning Arrow (Map Pointer). You can also save it as a waypoint, or add it to an existing route. City Information Page 29 Main Menu Find Options To find a city: 1. Use the THUMB STICK to select the `Cities' option, then press it in to display the find `By Name' or find by `Nearest' prompt. Selecting `By Name, displays the keyboard to eliminate scrolling through the list of cities. If using find `By Name', begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters to define the name, a match list displays. If you are using find `By Nearest' scroll through the list to find the city you want. Use the THUMB STICK to select the desired city from the list and then press it in to display the Information Page for that city. Find List of Cities By Name 3. [. . . ] Unit does not turn ON, even with new batteries. Troubleshooting Guide Remedy Replace batteries. You are pressing and releasing the POWER button. The unit turns On, then turns Off. It takes more than ten minutes to get a location fix. Batteries may be nearly exhausted. The unit's view of satellites is obstructed. Move to a location with a clear view of the sky. Cannot access a WAAS system Your view of the satellite is obstructed Move to a location with a clear view satellite after 2 to 5 minutes. or you are located too far from satellites and point the unit antenna in the direction of the satellite. [. . . ]