Garmin eTrex Summit - Hiking GPS Receiver User manual

owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
eTrex Summit
personal navigator
© 2000-2001 GARMIN Corporation
GARMIN International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ, U.K.
GARMIN Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
www.garmin.com
Part Number 190-00193-00 Rev. D
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©2000-2001 GARMIN Corporation
GARMIN International, Inc.
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
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GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
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GARMIN Corporation
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road., Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
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Introduction
eTrex Summit Registration
Help us better support you by completing your
on-line registration today!
Why should you register your eTrex Summit?
• Notification of Product Updates
• Notification of New Products
• Lost or Stolen unit tracking
Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look
for the Product Registration link on the home page.
Thanks for choosing the GARMIN eTrex Summit. If
you have any questions or comments regarding the use
of the eTrex Summit you can visit our website or contact
our Customer Service Department M-F, 8:00-5:00 CST
(except holidays) at 1-800-800-1020.
If you have previously registered your GARMIN
product purchase using a mail-in registration
card, we invite you to reregister using our
NEW on-line system. Many services provided
by our new product registration system are
now being automated and reregistering your
purchase ensures you the best possible support
from GARMIN.
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Registration
POWER
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Introduction
Introduction
Registration.......................................................................... 1
Warnings and Cautions........................................................ 3
FCC Statement..................................................................... 4
Features ............................................................................... 5
Buttons ................................................................................ 6
Description .......................................................................... 7
Installing the Batteries.......................................................... 8
Getting Started
Calibrating the Electronic Compass .................................... 10
SkyView Page Basics ........................................................... 11
Map Page Basics.................................................................. 12
Pointer Page Basics ............................................................. 13
Elevation Page Basics .......................................................... 14
Menu Page Basics................................................................ 15
Creating a Waypoint ...................................................... 16-17
Heading in the Right Direction .......................................... 18
Cancelling a GOTO ............................................................ 19
Reference Section
SkyView Page Options................................................... 20-21
Map Page Options .............................................................. 22
Pointer Page Options ..................................................... 23-25
Elevation Page .............................................................. 26-29
Mark Waypoint Page...................................................... 30-31
Waypoint Page.................................................................... 32
Review Waypoint Page................................................... 33-34
Routes ........................................................................... 35-37
Tracks............................................................................ 38-40
Calibration..................................................................... 41-43
Setup Page ..................................................................... 43-44
Display Page ....................................................................... 45
Units Page ..................................................................... 45-48
Heading Page................................................................. 50-52
System Page................................................................... 53-55
Appendicies
Appendix A — Specifications ............................................. 56
Appendix B — What is GPS?......................................... 57-58
Appendix C — Reciption Tips ............................................ 59
Appendix D — Time Offset Chart....................................... 60
Appendix E — Accessories ................................................. 61
Appendix F — Wiring Diagram.......................................... 62
Appendix G — Troubleshooting ......................................... 63
Appendix H — FAQ’s .................................................... 64-65
Appendix I — Index...................................................... 66-69
Warranty ............................................................................ 70
Table of
Contents
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Remove the batteries from your
eTrex Summit if you don’t expect to
use it for several months. Be sure
to observe the proper polarity when
inserting the batteries. Follow the
battery manufacturer’s instructions
on the proper care and handling of
the batteries.
WARNING: If you choose to use the eTrex Summit
in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/
operator of the eTrex Summit to secure the GPS unit so
that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the
event of an accident. Do not mount the eTrex Summit
over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or pas-
sengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident
or collision.
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. It is unsafe to oper-
ate the eTrex Summit while you are driving. 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.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS
INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND
MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING
PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE,
LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.
CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is
operated by the government of the United States, which is
solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
system is subject to changes which could affect the accu-
racy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the
eTrex Summit is a precision electronic NAVigation AID
(NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted
and, therefore, become unsafe.
Warnings and
Cautions
Introduction
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Introduction
The eTrex Summit complies with Part 15 of the FCC
limits for Class B digital devices. This equipment gener-
ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed or used in accordance with the instructions
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to other equipment, try to
correct the problem by relocating the equipment.
Consult an authorized GARMIN dealer or other
qualified service technician if the problem cannot be cor-
rected. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
(1) This device cannot cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
The eTrex Summit does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Repairs should be made only by an
authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs
can void the warranty.
FCC Compliance
Statement
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Introduction
The eTrex Summit is a six ounce, 12 channel, hand
held GPS receiver. It has a built-in GPS antenna and only
five user-Buttons. All Buttons are located on either side of
the unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation that
won’t obstruct your view of the display. It runs for up to
22 hours on two AA batteries in battery save mode.
The eTrex Summit contains a full function GPS, elec-
tronic compass and barometric altimeter. The eTrex
Summit will track barometric pressure and altitude
changes, providing data never before available in such
a small package. Using the built in compass, the eTrex
Summit will provide you with a reliable heading even
while standing still. When moving, the eTrex Summit
will provide you with more data, including speed, direc-
tion of movement, time, distance to destination, and
more.
From these basic features, your eTrex Summit can
provide one more critical benefit; peace of mind, because,
with the combination of these technologies you’ll know
where you are, where you’ve been and where you’re
going. And since you’ll always know the way back home,
you can concentrate on what you set out to do and enjoy
the great outdoors.
Other features include:
Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol.
Tracks: Automatic track log; 10 saved tracks.
Routes: 20 Routes that let you navigate through a set
of 50 waypoints.
Trip Computer: Current speed, average speed, maxi-
mum speed, bearing, elevation, location, time of sunrise/
sunset, trip timer and trip odometer.
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 ele-
vation.
NOTE: You should always
be prepared and capable of
navigating without the eTrex
Summit. It is designed to aug-
ment other forms of basic nav-
igation, not entirely replace
them.
Features
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Introduction
The UP/DOWN Button:
• Select options on pages and menus
• Adjusts Contrast on SkyView Page
• Zoom in and out on Map Page
• Cycles through trip computer data
• Cycles through elevation computer data
The ENTER Button:
• Confirms data entry or menu selections
• Displays Options on main pages
• Pressing and holding the ENTER Button
activates the ‘Mark Waypoint’ page
The PAGE Button:
• Switches display pages.
• Allows you to quit a function.
• Pressing and holding the PAGE Button
will turn on the Electronic Compass and
display the Pointer Page.
The POWER Button:
• Turns the unit on and off
• Turns the display backlight on and off
eTrex Summit
Buttons
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Introduction
External Power
and
Data Connector
DOWN
Button
UP
Button
ENTER
Button
Internal
GPS Antenna
LCD Display
(with backlight)
POWER
Button
PAGE
Button
Battery
Compartment
Waterproof Case
Barometric
Pressure
Sensor
Compass
Sighting
Marks
eTrex Summit
Description
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Introduction
Installing the Batteries
The eTrex Summit operates on two AA batteries (not
included), which are installed at the back of the unit.
To install the batteries, remove the battery cover by turn-
ing the D-ring at the back of the unit 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity.
Attach the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn
clockwise. The two AA batteries can last up to 16 hours
during typical use.
D-ring
Battery Cover
Battery
Installation
Lanyard Installation
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Getting Started
The Getting Started Section introduces you to the
basic operation of the eTrex Summit. The Reference Sec-
tion shows you how to use all of eTrex Summit’s remain-
ing features.
The First Step
The eTrex Summit’s GPS operates using information
gathered from satellites. To Initialize the eTrex Summit’s
GPS receiver the first time, take your eTrex Summit out-
side and find a large, open area that has a clear view of
the sky. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the
unit on. You’ll see the Welcome Page for a few seconds
while the eTrex Summit performs a self-test, followed by
the SkyView Page.
NOTE: When you use the eTrex Summit for the
first time, it will take up to five minutes to find
your location. After the first use, eTrex Summit
only needs about 15 to 45 seconds to find your
location.
The eTrex Summit needs to receive at least three
strong satellite signals to find your location. The SkyView
Page shows you graphically eTrex Summit tracking satel-
lites, and the strength of the satellite signals. The status is
also displayed at the top of the page.
When you see the “READY TO NAVIGATE” message
in the status box, eTrex Summit has found your location
and the GPS receiver is initialize and ready for use.
Backlighting and Contrast
If the lighting conditions make it hard for you to see
the screen, adjust the contrast or turn on the backlight.
Press and release the POWER Button from any screen to
turn on the backlight. The backlight is timed to stay on
for 30 seconds. To adjust the screen contrast, press the
PAGE Button until you see The SkyView Page. Press the
UP Button to make the screen darker, press the DOWN
Button to make the screen lighter.
The SkyView Page
The “READY TO NAVIGATE”
message must appear before
you can begin using your eTrex
Summit to navigate.
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Here We Go
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Getting Started
Calibrating the Electronic Compass
The eTrex Summit’s Electronic Compass needs to be
calibrated outdoors after the batteries have been changed
before using the unit for navigation. Failure to calibrate
the Electronic Compass can result in gross inaccuracy of
the compass feature.
Compass Calibration:
1. Press the PAGE Button until the MENU Page is
displayed.
2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘Calibrate’
and press the ENTER Button.
3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘Compass’
and press the ENTER Button.
4. With ‘Start’ highlighted, press the ENTER Button to
begin the calibration.
5. Making sure that the unit is level, rotate the eTrex
Summit slowly two turns in the same direction. On
the display there will be a speed scale that indicates
whether you are rotating the unit ‘Too Fast’, ‘Too
Slow’ or ‘Just Right’. A message will be displayed
when the compass has been successfully calibrated.
NOTE: The eTrex Summit needs to be level
during compass calibration and use. If the unit
is tilted on either axis the compass feature will
become less accurate.
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The Speed Scale indicates whether
you are ‘TOO SLOW’, ‘JUST
RIGHT’ or ‘TOO FAST’.
Helpful Compass Tips
1. The Electronic Compass will
need to be recalibrated out-
doors every time the batter-
ies are changed.
2. The Electronic Compass will
not be accurate when used in
a car or around items that
radiate a magnetic field.
3. 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.
Calibrating the
Compass
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Getting Started
Selecting a Page
All of the information needed to operate the eTrex
Summit is found on five main “pages” (or display screens).
These pages are The SkyView, Map, Pointer, Elevation and
Menu. Simply press the PAGE Button to switch between
pages.
SkyView Page Basics
The SkyView Page displays the eTrex Summit’s
receiver status. 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. The eTrex Summit displays the message ‘Ready
to Navigate’ when the receiver has gathered enough satel-
lite information to begin navigation.
“You”; Your
Location
Status Message
Satellites
The SkyView Page
Satellite Signal
Strength Bar
Satellite
Signals
Location Accuracy
(estimated)
Map Pointer Menu
SkyView Elevation
PAG E
PAG E PAG E
PAG E PAG E
PAG E PAG E
PAG E
Page Basics
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Map Page Basics
The Map Page
The Map Page shows where you are (the animated
figure) and provides a picture of where you are going.
As you travel, the animated figure “walks” and leaves
a “breadcrumb trail” known as a Track Log. Waypoint
names and symbols are also shown on the map.
To help you better visualize the “real world”, eTrex
Summit automatically rotates the map as you move, so
that waypoints that are ahead of you are always displayed
in front of the animated figure. 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 200 feet to 800 miles. To
increase the map scale, press the UP Button. This will let
you view a larger area in less detail. To decrease the map
scale, press the DOWN Button. This will show a smaller
“You”; your
location
Map
Orientaion
Path to
Destination
Destination
Waypoint
Map
Scale
“Trail”
(track log)
On the Map Page, the UP and
DOWN Buttons are used to adjust
the map scale from 200 feet to
800 miles.
Page Basics
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On the Pointer Page, the UP and
DOWN Buttons are used to cycle
through different trip data.
Pointer Page Basics
The Pointer Page helps guide you to a destination.
When you’re moving towards a specific destination,
the Pointer Page shows you the name of the location,
the distance, time to go and displays a direction arrow
in the Compass Ring. 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 Compass Ring reflects your heading (direction
of movement). The eTrex Summit will automatically
select the correct sensor for you based on your speed.
By pressing the UP or DOWN Buttons, you can
cycle through other trip computer information such
as average speed, maximum speed, bearing, lat/lon,
elevation, time of sunrise/sunset, trip timer and trip
odometer.
Compass Ring
Time to
Destination
Straight Line
Distance to the
Destination
Waypoint (Location) Name
Destination
Symbol
The Pointer Page
Selectable Trip
Data
Current Sensor
NOTE: The direction arrow and destination
symbol only appear on the Pointer Page when
you have started a GOTO.
Direction Arrow
(follow this)
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Heading
Page Basics
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Elevation Page Basics
On the Elevation Page, the UP and
DOWN Buttons are used to cycle
through a variety of user-selectable
data.
Elevation
Profile
Rate of
Ascent/Descent
Current
Elevation
Scale
The Elevation Page
Selectable
Data
The Elevation Page will provide the user with the
current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, and a profile
of elevation changes over distance or time. The UP or
DOWN Buttons can be used to scroll through a variety
of user selectable data including Pressure, Vertical Speed,
Max Descent, Max Ascent, Avg Descent, Avg Ascent, Total
Descent, Total Ascent, Min Elevation, Max Elevation, and
12 Hour Pressure Trend.
The Altimeter should be calibrated for the
greatest accuracy. See page 42 for more infor-
mation on calibrating the Altimeter.
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Press ENTER to access the
Elevation Page ‘OPTIONS’.
Page Basics
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Menu Page Basics
The Menu Page gives you access to eTrex Summit’s
more advanced features. 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.
Changing the Time Zone
Let’s practice using the Menu Page and set the eTrex
Summit to display your local time.
To change the time zone:
1. Using the PAGE Button, switch to the MENU Page.
Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘SETUP’
and press ENTER. The SETUP Page appears.
2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘TIME’ and
press ENTER.
3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the ‘TIME
ZONE’ field and press ENTER.
4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll through the
selections, and press ENTER when you have found
your correct time zone. Press PAGE to get back to
the page of your choice.
You can select your particular
time zone on the TIME page.
The Menu Page
Backlight On
Indicator
Menu Options
Time and Date
Battery
Strength
Page Basics
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Getting Started
Discovering the Fun of GPS Navigation
Discovering the fun of using your eTrex Summit is as
easy as taking a quick walk around an open outdoor area.
In this brief exercise, you’ll mark your current location
(your home for example), travel a short distance away,
and then have the eTrex Summit guide you back to where
you started (to get the most out of this exercise, make sure
to walk for at least the time noted for each step).
Creating a Waypoint
The first step in the exercise is to mark your location
as a waypoint so you can return to it later.
NOTE: The eTrex Summit must be “READY TO
NAVIGATE” before you mark a waypoint.
To mark a waypoint:
1. Press and hold the ENTER Button to activate the
MARK WAYPOINT Page.
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.
To change the waypoint symbol:
1. On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, using the UP or
DOWN Button, highlight the small flag symbol and
press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button, scroll
through the symbols and highlight the house symbol.
Press ENTER.
The Latitude, Longitude and Ele-
vation are displayed along the
bottom of the MARK WAYPOINT
and REVIEW WAYPOINT Pages.
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You can select from 29 symbols
to represent a waypoint on the
map.
Let the Fun
Begin
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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.
To change the waypoint name:
1 On the MARK WAYPOINT Page, press the UP
or DOWN Button to highlight the Waypoint Name
‘001’. Press ENTER. The EDIT WAYPOINT NAME
Page appears.
2. Press ENTER. Using the UP or DOWN Button,
scroll through the letter selections. Select ‘H’ and
press ENTER. Repeat this process and finish the
word ‘HOME’.
3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the ‘OK’
field and press ENTER. The MARK WAYPOINT Page
appears.
4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight the ‘OK’
field and press ENTER. Your location, named HOME,
is now marked and stored in memory.
Now that you’ve marked your location, it’s time to
go for a walk. Press the PAGE Button and switch to the
Map Page. Walk in a straight line for 2-3 minutes at a
moderate pace and watch the Map Page.
Your location is shown by the figure in the middle of
the screen. As you move, watch the animated figure walk,
and a line—called a “track”—appear along the path you
have just covered. Now take a sharp right or left turn and
walk for another 2-3 minutes.
Edit Waypoint Name
Map Page
Edit Waypoint
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Getting Started
Guidance by GARMIN
It is time to let the eTrex Summit guide you back to
the waypoint we named ‘HOME’ using the GOTO func-
tion. The GOTO function provides you with a straight
line navigation path to your selected destination.
To Start a GOTO:
1. Using the PAGE Button switch to the MENU Page.
2. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘WAY-
POINTS’ and press ENTER. The WAYPOINTS Page
appears.
3. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select the tab
containing ‘HOME’ and press ENTER.
4. Using the UP or DOWN Button, select ‘HOME’ and
press ENTER. The REVIEW WAYPOINT Page appears.
5. Using the UP or DOWN Button, highlight ‘GOTO’,
and press ENTER.3
The Compass Page appears and you’re ready to begin
navigating!
Heading in the Right Direction
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 direc-
tion 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
of the screen. 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
your destination, eTrex Summit will give you the message
“ARRIVING DESTINATION”.
The pointer tells you what direc-
tion 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).
When the pointer points straight
up as shown, you’re on track!
Follow the
Pointer
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