3. Introduction
Introduction Product Registration
Help us better support you by
See the Important Safety and completing our online registration
Product Information guide in today. Go to http://my.garmin.com.
the product box for product
Keep the original sales receipt, or a
warnings and other important
information. photocopy, in a safe place.
Manual Conventions Contact Garmin
When you are instructed to “press” Contact Garmin Product Support if
something, use the buttons on you have any questions while using
the unit. Press to “select” your Foretrex. In the USA, go to
something in a list, and then press www.garmin.com/support, or contact
enter. Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should select a In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
series of items in order, for example, Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
“Press page > enter > select
TRACKS.” In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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4. Introduction
Foretrex® Features
Features Foretrex Foretrex
301 401
Altimeter No Yes
Barometer No Yes
Cadence (optional No Yes
accessory required)
Electronic compass No Yes
Heart rate (optional No Yes
accessory required)
Timer Yes Yes
Waterproof Yes Yes
Wireless transfer No Yes
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories and
maps, refer to the Garmin Web site at
http://buy.garmin.com.
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5. Introduction
Table of Contents Waypoints, Tracks, and
Routes ................................. 8
Introduction.......................... i Waypoints .................................. 8
Manual Conventions ....................i Editing Waypoints ...................... 8
Product Registration ....................i Hunt and Fish .......................... 10
Contact Garmin ...........................i Sun and Moon ......................... 10
Optional Accessories ..................ii Recording your Tracks............. 10
Foretrex® Features .....................ii Creating and Navigating
Getting Started.................... 1 Routes....................................11
Buttons ...................................... 2 Settings ............................. 12
Installing Batteries ..................... 2 Map Menu Options .................. 12
Turning On Your Foretrex .......... 3 Compass Menu Options .......... 12
Acquiring GPS Satellite Elevation Menu Options .......... 13
Signals .................................... 3 Trip Computer Options ............ 13
Using the Backlight .................... 3 Main Menu Options ................. 13
Using the Main Pages ........ 4 Data Field Options ................... 15
Map Page .................................. 5 Timer .................................. 20
Compass Page .......................... 6 Timer Options .......................... 20
Elevation Page .......................... 7
Trip Computer ............................ 7
Main Menu ................................. 7
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GPS .................................... 21 Clearing User Data .................. 26
Setting GPS Mode ................... 21 Replacing the Wristband ......... 27
Satellite Reception................... 21 Cleaning the Unit and
Signal Strength ........................ 21 Wristband .............................. 27
Sky View .................................. 21 Specifications .......................... 28
Appendix ........................... 22 Software License
Pairing the Foretrex 401 .......... 22 Agreement ............................ 29
Wireless Data Transfers .......... 23 Declaration of Conformity
Connecting Your Foretrex (DoC) .................................... 29
to a Computer ....................... 24 FCC Compliance ..................... 30
Jumpmaster ............................. 25 Index .................................. 31
Storing the Foretrex ................. 25
Battery Information .................. 25
Optimizing Battery Life ............ 26
Resetting the Foretrex ............. 26
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7. Getting Started
Getting Started
GPS antenna
Power/ enter/mark up/down
backlght page/goto
Mn-USB
Battery cover (under
(seral weather cap)
number nsde)
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8. Getting Started
Buttons (up/down)
power • Press to scroll through menus and
• Press and hold to turn the pages.
Foretrex on and off. • Press to select options on menus
• Press to turn the backlight on and pages.
and off. • Press to zoom out ( ) and
page/goto in ( ) on the map.
• Press to view and navigate Installing Batteries
through the menus. 1. Carefully lift
• Press to exit a menu or a page. up on the
battery door
• Press and hold to navigate to a until it comes
specific destination or waypoint. off.
enter/mark 2. Insert the
batteries,
• Press to select options and to
observing
acknowledge messages. polarity.
• Press and hold to mark a 3. Replace the
waypoint. battery cover.
• Press to access an options menu
when on a main page.
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9. Getting Started
NoTe: Remove the batteries 2. Turn on the Foretrex and hold it
when you do not plan to use the level. Acquiring satellite signals
Foretrex for several months. can take a few minutes.
When you remove the batteries, The flashes while the Foretrex
stored data is not lost. determines your location. When
satellites are acquired, the
Turning On Your remains solid.
Foretrex Using the Backlight
Press and hold to turn the While the Foretrex is on, press and
Foretrex on. The first time you turn quickly release . The backlight
on your Foretrex you are prompted stays on for 30 seconds. Press
to choose a language. again to turn off the backlight before
the automatic light timeout.
Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals To adjust the backlight time:
1. From the main menu, select
Before the Foretrex can find your SETUP DISPLAY LIGHT
current location and navigate a route, TIMEOUT.
you must acquire GPS signals. 2. Use to set the amount of
1. Go outdoors to an open area, time the backlight stays on.
away from tall buildings and trees.
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10. Using the Main Pages
Using the Main Pages
All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following
five main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401
only), the trip computer page, and the main menu.
Press the page button to navigate through the main pages. Press enter to
access the option menus for these pages.
Map page Compass page Elevation page
(401 only)
Main menu Trip computer
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11. Using the Main Pages
Map Page To view the map with north up:
Headng 1. From the map page, press enter.
ndcator 2. Select MAP DETAIL MAP
Poston ORIENTATION NORTH UP.
con To clear a track log:
1. From the map page, press enter.
2. Select CLEAR TRACK LOG
Map page
YES.
Your position on the map is
represented by . As you travel, the To measure distance:
1. From the map page, press enter.
position icon moves and leaves a
track log (trail). Waypoint names and 2. Select MEASURE DISTANCE
symbols are also shown on the map. 3. Select the FROM field then select
a starting waypoint from the
NoTe: Press to zoom out or waypoint list.
to zoom in. 4. Select the TO field then select
The Foretrex automatically rotates an ending waypoint from the
waypoint list.
the map as you move, so that
waypoints ahead of you always 5. Select the ESTIMATED SPEED
appear above your position. The field. Use to select fields,
and press enter to edit the speed.
heading indicator shows the direction
you are heading.
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12. Using the Main Pages
The total distance between the two The electronic compass (used in
points and the estimated travel time the 401) is similar to a magnetic
appears at the bottom of the page. compass when you are stationary
or walking. If you maintain a
higher speed, such as traveling in
automobile, the compass uses GPS
signals to determine your direction.
NoTe: Hold the compass
level when navigating to ensure
maximum accuracy.
Compass Page
The compass page guides you to To calibrate the electric
your destination by displaying a compass:
compass and a bearing pointer. 1. From the compass page, press
enter.
When you are navigating to a
2. Select CALIBRATE.
specific location, the compass page
displays the name of the location, 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
two data fields that display distance
to final destination and speed (by
default), and a direction arrow in the
compass ring. Follow the arrow to
navigate.
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13. Using the Main Pages
Elevation Page (401 Trip Computer
only) The trip computer displays your
The elevation page shows your current speed, average speed,
elevation. Press to zoom out or maximum speed, trip odometer, and
to zoom in. other helpful statistics. Use to
scroll to see more fields.
To calibrate the barometric
altimeter: To customize data fields, press enter.
See page 15 for more information.
NoTe: The barometric altimeter
is available only on the Foretrex
401. Main Menu
1. From the main menu, select The main menu gives you access to
SET UP ALTIMETER setup screens including waypoints,
CALIBRATE. tracks, and routes. The main menu
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. displays the current date and time
along the top of the screen. Use
to select from the list of menu
options.
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14. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes
Waypoints, Tracks, Editing Waypoints
and Routes
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record
and store in the Foretrex. Waypoint page
After you have marked a waypoint,
1. Press and hold mark.
you can edit the name, the symbol,
2. Select OK. the elevation, and the latitude/
To navigate to a waypoint: longitude from the waypoint page.
1. Press and hold goto.
NoTe: Use to select the
2. Select the waypoint from the list. letters and numbers. Press enter
to edit.
To edit existing waypoints:
1. Select WAYPOINTS LIST
ALL.
2. Select the waypoint you want to
edit.
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To change the symbol: 3. Press enter to advance to the
1. From the waypoint page, select next field.
the waypoint symbol. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as
2. Select a new symbol from the list. necessary.
To change the name: 5. Select OK to save and exit.
1. From the waypoint page, select To change the latitude/longitude:
the name. The EDIT WAYPOINT 1. From the waypoint page, select
NAME page appears. the latitude/longitude field. The
2. Press enter to access the EDIT LOCATION page appears.
character menu. Select a 2. Select a number from the list.
character from the list.
3. Press enter to advance to the NoTe: To change the position
next character. format, see page 14.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as To delete a waypoint:
necessary. 1. Select WAYPOINTS LIST
To change the elevation: ALL.
1. From the waypoint page, select 2. Use or enter to select the
the elevation. The ENTER waypoint you want to delete.
CORRECT ELEVATION page 3. Select DELETE YES.
appears.
2. Press enter to access the number
menu. Select a number from the
list.
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16. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes
Hunt and Fish To view the sun and moon page:
1. From the main menu, select
The hunting and fishing almanac WAYPOINTS LIST ALL.
provides the predicted best dates and
times for hunting and fishing at your 2. Select the waypoint you want to
view.
current location.
3. Select OPTIONS SUN/MOON.
To view the hunt and fish page:
NoTe: Press enter to view the
1. From the main menu, select
sun and moon information for a
WAYPOINTS LIST ALL.
different date.
2. Select the waypoint you want to
view.
Recording your Tracks
3. Select OPTIONS HUNT/FISH.
The Foretrex records a track log
NoTe: Press enter to view the while you are moving. You can save
hunting and fishing information these tracks and navigate to them at
for a different date. another time.
1. From the main menu, select
Sun and Moon TRACKS.
The Sun and Moon page shows 2. Select SAVE TRACK.
sunrise time, sunset time, moonrise
time, moonset time, and moon phase 3 Use and enter to set a
beginning point and an ending
for a specified date. point.
4. Press enter to name the track.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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17. Waypoints, Tracks, and Routes
To clear current track: Creating and Navigating
From the tracks menu, select
CLEAR TRACK YES.
Routes
1. From the main menu, select
To navigate to a saved track: ROUTES CREATE NEW.
1. From the tracks menu, select 2. Press enter to access your saved
LIST SAVED. waypoints.
2. Select the track. 3. Select a waypoint for the first
3. Select NAVIGATE. field. Repeat in each field until the
route is complete.
4. Select FOLLOW.
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18. Settings
Settings MAP DeTAIL—set map
preferences:
Map Menu Options • MAP oRIeNTATIoN—select
On the map page, press enter to how the map is shown on the
access the map menu. page. NoRTH UP shows North
at the top of the page. TRACK
PAN TRACK LoG—use to UP shows your current direction
pan. Move the pointer to any point of travel at the top of the page.
along the track. Press enter to go
• TRACKS—show or hide tracks
to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or
on the map.
zoom in or out.
• WAYPoINTS—show or hide
CLeAR TRACK LoG—delete the waypoints on the map.
recorded track log.
SToP NAVIGATIoN—stop the
MeASURe DISTANCe—measure current route.
the distance between two waypoints.
See page 5 for instructions on Compass Menu Options
measuring distance. On the compass page, press enter to
access the compass menu.
CALIBRATe—hold the Foretrex
level and slowly turn in two full
circles in the same direction.
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19. Settings
CHANGe FIeLDS—change the See page 15 for more information on
data fields on the compass page. See changing data fields.
page 15 for more information on
ReSeT TRIP DATA—select YeS
changing data fields.
to reset the trip data and the altimeter
data.
Elevation Menu Options
On the elevation page, press enter to Main Menu Options
access the elevation menu.
WAYPoINTS—create a new
PLoT— select to plot over time or waypoint, list all waypoints, or
distance. view the nearest waypoint to your
location. See page 8 for more
ZooM—select to change the information.
elevation scale.
TRACKS—manage your saved
VIeW PoINTS—view the data tracks. Here you can clear the track
points on the elevation page. log, pan and trackback, save a track,
list saved tracks, or delete all saved
Trip Computer Options tracks.
On the trip computer page, press
RoUTeS—create a new route, list
enter to access the trip computer
all routes, delete all routes.
menu.
SeTUP—customize settings for the
CHANGe FIeLDS—change the
Foretrex.
data fields on the trip computer page.
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20. Settings
• TIMe—select a 12-hour or • HeADING—customize compass
24-hour format, and the time settings and calibrate the
zone for your location. Select compass.
YeS to use daylight saving • SYSTeM—set preferences for
time, No to ignore it, or AUTo the GPS mode, the beeper, the
to automatically turn daylight battery, the language, and the
saving time on and off. interface. You can also enter
Select YeS to use automatic owner information, such as your
time zones, No change the time name, and set it to appear when
zone manually, or AUTo to the unit powers on.
automatically update your time
• TRACKS—set track preferences.
zone.
• RoUTeS—select auto or
• TIMeR—show or hide timer
distance for route leg transition.
page and set timer preferences.
See page 20. • MAP—select NoRTH UP or
TRACK UP and turn auto zoom
• DISPLAY—adjust backlight and
off or on. You can also select
display contrast.
bearing or course for the go to
• UNITS—set position format line.
and map datum. Select units of
• ALTIMeTeR—turn auto
measurement for distance/speed,
calibration on or off.
elevation, vertical speed, and
pressure.
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21. Settings
• ReSeT—reset trip data, delete Data Field Options
all waypoints, or restore to The following table lists all of the
factory defaults. Foretrex data fields and descriptions.
• ABoUT FoReTReX—view
the version software and the GPS *Only available on the Foretrex 401.
software version.
CoNNeCT—connect to compatible Data Field Description
Garmin devices, compatible AMB PRESS* The uncalibrated
accessories, or receive data (ambient current pressure.
wirelessly. pressure)
GPS—view the satellite signal AVG ASCENT The average
strength or the satellite sky view. See vertical distance
of ascent.
page 21.
AVG DESCNT The average
JUMPMASTeR—enter the (average vertical distance
Jumpmaster setting. Set the jump descent) of descent.
type and information. See page 25.
BAROMETER* The calibrated
current pressure.
BEARING The direction
from your current
location to a
destination.
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Data Field Description Data Field Description
CADENCE* Revolutions of FINAL ETE The estimated
(GSC™ 10 the crank arm (estimated time time needed to
required) or strides per en route) reach your final
minute. destination.
COURSE The direction GLIDE RATIO* The ratio of
from your horizontal
starting location distance traveled
to a destination. to the change in
vertical distance.
ELEVATION The altitude
above or below GR DEST* The glide ratio
sea level. (glide ratio required to
destination) descend from
FINAL DEST The last
your present
(destination) waypoint on your
position and
route.
elevation to
FINAL DIST The remaining the destination
(distance) distance to your elevation.
final destination.
HEADING Your moving
FINAL ETA The estimated direction.
(estimated time time of day you HEART RATE* Heart rate in
of arrival) will reach your
(heart rate beats per minute
final destination.
monitor (bmp).
required)
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Data Field Description Data Field Description
MAX ASCENT* The maximum MOV’N TIME A running tally of
ascent rate in (moving time) movement time
feet/meter per elapsed since
minute. the last reset.
MAX The maximum NEXT DEST The next
DESCNT* descent rate in (destination) waypoint on your
(maximum feet/meter per route.
descent) minute.
NEXT DIST The remaining
MAX ELEVTN The highest (distance) distance to the
(maximum elevation next waypoint on
elevation) reached. the your route.
MAX SPEED The maximum NEXT ETA The estimated
speed. (estimated time time of day you
of arrival) will reach the
MIN ELEVTN The lowest
next waypoint on
(minimum elevation
the route.
elevation) reached.
NEXT ETE The estimated
MOV’N AVG Average speed
(estimated time time needed until
(moving of the unit while
en route) you reach the
average) moving.
next waypoint on
the route.
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24. Settings
Data Field Description Data Field Description
ODOMETER A running tally SUNRISE Time of sunrise
of distance based on your
traveled, GPS position.
based upon
the distance SUNSET Time of sunset
between based on your
second-by- GPS position.
second position TIME Current time
readings. of day based
OFF COURSE The distance (left on your time
or right) you are settings (format,
from the original time zone, and
course (path of daylight saving
travel). time).
OVER’L SPD Your average TO COURSE The direction
(overall speed) speed. you must travel
to return to the
SPEED Display rate of route.
current speed.
TOT ASCENT The total
STOP TIME Time spent (total ascent) elevation
stopped. distance
ascended.
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Data Field Description Data Field Description
TOT DESCNT The total VERT SPEED* Your rate of
(total descent) elevation (vertical) altitude gain/loss
distance over time.
descended.
VMG (velocity The speed at
TOTAL TIME A running tally made good) which you are
of time since the closing on a
last reset. destination along
a route.
TRIP ODOM A running tally of
(odometer) distance traveled VSPD DEST* The
since last the (vertical speed measurement
reset. destination) of your rate
of ascent/
TURN The angle
descent to a
difference
predetermined
(in degrees)
altitude.
between the
bearing to your
destination and
your current
line of travel. ‘L’
means turn left.
‘R’ means turn
right.
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26. Timer
Timer NoTe: Use to change the
countdown time.
The timer page is not one of the
default main pages. 2. Press enter to stop the timer.
3. Press to reset the timer to the
original countdown time.
NoTe: When the timer is at
0:00, press enter to start the timer
counting up from 0:00.
To display the timer:
1. From the main menu, select
SETUP TIMER.
Timer Options
From the main menu, select SeTUP
2. Select SHOW TIMER PAGE?
YES. TIMeR. The following options
appear:
To set the timer:
1. From the main menu, select • WHeN eXPIReD—set the
SETUP TIMER. timer to stop, count up, or repeat
2. Select COUNT DOWN FROM. when the timer expires.
3. Select a time increment from the • eXPIReD ToNe—select the
menu or select custom. tone alert that sounds when the
timer expires.
To use the timer:
1. On the timer page, press enter to • INTeRVAL ToNe— select the
start the timer. tone alert that sounds when the
interval time expires.
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27. GPS
GPS The bars indicate GPS satellite
strength. White bars indicate that the
Foretrex is still collecting data. Solid
Setting GPS Mode bars indicate that the Foretrex is
1. From the main menu, select tracking that satellites.
SETUP SYSTEM GPS
MODE.
2. Select the mode you want, or Sky View
select OFF to use the Foretrex Press enter on the satellite page to
indoors. switch to sky view.
Satellite Reception
The satellite page shows your current
location, GPS accuracy, satellite
locations, and signal strength.
Sky view shows the location of
Signal Strength the satellites from which you are
To view the satellite page, select receiving a signal.
GPS from the main menu.
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28. Appendix
Appendix To pair the Foretrex 401 with a
wireless sensor:
1. Place the Foretrex 401 within 10
Pairing the Foretrex 401 feet (3 meters) of the wireless
NoTe: The Foretrex 301 does sensor (heart rate monitor or GSC
not have pairing capability. 10).
2. Put on the heart rate monitor or
The Foretrex 401 can be used turn on the GSC 10.
with an optional Garmin heart rate 3. From the main menu, select
monitor to display your heart rate. CONNECT HEART RATE
It can also be used with an optional MONITOR or BIKE CADENCE
Garmin cadence bike sensor (GSC SENSOR.
10) to display your pedaling cadence. 4. Select SEARCH FOR NEW.
Pairing is connecting your Foretrex When the sensor is found, the
“Connected” message appears.
401 with wireless sensors, such as a
heart rate monitor or a cadence bike NoTe: To prevent your Foretrex
sensor. After you pair the first time, 401 from pairing with wireless
your Foretrex 401 automatically sensors, select CoNNeCT
recognizes the wireless sensor HeART RATe MoNIToR (or
whenever they are turned on and BIKe CADeNCe SeNSoR)
oFF.
within range of each other.
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29. Appendix
Wireless Data Transfers To send a track:
1. From the main menu, select
The Foretrex 401 can send and TRACKS LIST ALL.
receive waypoints, routes, and tracks
wirelessly from a compatible Garmin 2. Select the track you want to send.
device. 3. From the track menu, select
OPTIONS SEND.
To receive data:
To send a route:
1. From the main menu, select
1. From the main menu, select
CONNECT RECEIVE
ROUTES LIST SAVED.
WIRELESSLY.
2. Select the route you want to send.
2. A “CONNECTING” message
appears. When connected, a 3. From the route menu, select
“RECEIVING DATA” message OPTIONS SEND.
appears. A “TRANSFER
COMPLETE” message appears
when data is received.
To send a waypoint:
1. From the main menu, select
WAYPOINTS LIST ALL.
2. Select the waypoint you want to
send.
3. From the waypoint menu, select
OPTIONS SEND.
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30. Appendix
Connecting Your Your Foretrex appears as a
Foretrex to a Computer removable drive in My Computer
on Windows computers and as a
You can use the Foretrex as a USB
mounted volume on Mac computers.
mass storage device by connecting it
A copy of the waypoints, tracks, and
to your computer with a USB cable.
routes on your Foretrex can be found
NoTe: The Foretrex is not in the Garmin/GPX/current folder.
compatible with Windows® 95,
98, Me, or NT. It is also not Adding Waypoints, Tracks,
compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and Routes
and earlier. This is a common 1. From your computer, open the
limitation of most USB mass Garmin/GPX folder.
storage devices. 2. Paste your .gpx files into the GPX
folder.
1. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port on NoTICe: If you are not sure
the back of the Foretrex (under about the purpose of a file, do not
the weather cap). delete it. Your Foretrex memory
2. Connect the larger end of the contains important system files
USB cable to an available USB that should not be deleted.
port on your computer.
3. Select YES to enter mass storage
mode.
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31. Appendix
Jumpmaster and routes will be retained in the
unit’s memory without the need for
external power. It is always a good
practice to back up important user
data.
Jumpmaster is an accessory Battery Information
designed for experienced skydivers. WARNING: Do not use a sharp object
A jumpmaster is the individual to remove user-replaceable batteries.
in charge of a group of skydivers Contact your local waste disposal
coordinating a group or cargo department to properly recycle the
drop. From the main menu, select batteries.
JUMPMASTeR.
The Foretrex operates on two AAA
For more information on Jumpmaster batteries. Use alkaline or NiMH
go to www.garmin.com/manuals batteries. Use precharged NiMH
/eTrexVista_Jumpmaster.pdf. batteries for best results.
Select the battery type:
Storing the Foretrex 1. From the main menu, select
Do not store the Foretrex where SETUP.
prolonged exposure to extreme 2. Select SYSTEM BATTERY.
temperatures can occur, because it 3. Select ALKALINE or NIMH.
can cause permanent damage. User
information, such as waypoints
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32. Appendix
Optimizing Battery Life Resetting the Foretrex
Use premium batteries for optimal If your Foretrex is locked up, press
performance and maximum battery and hold page and simultaneously
life. until the screen goes blank (about 7
seconds). This does not erase any of
Consider the following suggestions to your data or settings.
maximize battery life:
• Excessive use of the backlight Clearing User Data
will significantly decrease battery
life. NoTICe: This deletes all history
and user-entered information.
• Select a shorter backlight timeout
(page 3). To clear all user data, press and hold
• Turn tones off if not needed. enter on startup until the message
From the main menu, select appears.
SeTUP SYSTeM BeePeR
oFF.
• Turn off the compass when
it is not being used (Foretrex
401 only). Select SeTUP
HeADING CoMPASS
oFF.
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33. Appendix
Replacing the Wristband To install the extension strap
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to (optional):
remove the screws (2) on the 1. Thread the end of the Foretrex
back of the unit. strap through the plastic ring on
the extension strap.
Screw Screw hole
2. Thread the other end of the
extension strap through the
plastic ring on the Foretrex strap.
3. Adjust as necessary.
Cleaning the Unit and
Wristband
Screw Screw hole The Foretrex is constructed of
2. Remove the old wristband. high-quality materials and does not
3. Align the loops of the new require user maintenance other than
wristband with the screw holes on cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth
the back of the unit. Make sure dampened with a mild detergent
that the Garmin logo is facing up. solution and then wipe dry. Avoid
4. Replace the screws. chemical cleaners and solvents that
may damage plastic components.
The wristband should be hand
washed with mild detergent in warm
or hot water. Blot dry, then air dry.
Do not machine wash.
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34. Appendix
Specifications Accuracy
GPS: 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*
Physical
Size: W × H × D: *Subject to accuracy degradation to
100 m2 2DRMS under the US DoD
2.93 × 0.89 × 1.65 in. imposed Selective Availability (SA)
(74.5 × 22.5 × 42 mm) Program when activated.
Weight (with wristband): Velocity: 0.328 ft./sec. (0.1 m/sec)
2.26 oz. (64 g) without batteries steady state
Display: W × H: 1.44 × 0.92 in. Interface: USB mass storage device
(23.368 × 36.576 mm)
100 × 64 pixels Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no
memory battery required
Case: Rugged, waterproof to IPX7
Temperature Range: From -4°F to Performance
140°F (from -20 to 60°C)* Receiver: more than 12 channels,
high-sensitivity
*The temperature rating of the Foretrex
may exceed the usable range of some Acquisition Times: 1 second
batteries. Some batteries can rupture at (warm start)
high temperatures. 33 seconds (cold start)
36 seconds (Autolocate)
Power
Source: Two AAA batteries Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
(alkaline or NiMH)
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35. Appendix
Software License disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,
reverse engineer, or reduce to human
Agreement readable form the Software or any part
BY USING THE FORETREX, YOU thereof or create any derivative works
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE based on the Software. You agree not to
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE export or re-export the Software to any
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE country in violation of the export control
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS laws of the United States of America.
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to Declaration of
use the software embedded in this device
(the “Software”) in binary executable
Conformity (DoC)
form in the normal operation of the Hereby, Garmin, declares that this
product. Title, ownership rights, and Foretrex is in compliance with the
intellectual property rights in and to the essential requirements and other
Software remain in Garmin. relevant provisions of Directive
You acknowledge that the Software 1999/5/EC.
is the property of Garmin and is
protected under the United States To view the full Declaration of
of America copyright laws and Conformity, see the Garmin Web site
international copyright treaties. You for your Garmin product:
further acknowledge that the structure, www.garmin.com.
organization, and code of the Software
are valuable trade secrets of Garmin
and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin. You agree not to decompile,
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36. Appendix
FCC Compliance turning the equipment off and on, the
This device complies with part 15 of the user is encouraged to try to correct the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the interference by one of the following
following two conditions: (1) this device measures:
may not cause harmful interference, • Reorient or relocate the receiving
and (2) this device must accept any antenna
interference received, including • Increase the separation between the
interference that may cause undesired equipment and receiver
operation. • Connect the equipment into an outlet
Note: This equipment has been tested on a circuit different from that to which
and found to comply with the limits the receiver is connected
for a Class B digital device pursuant to • Consult the dealer or an experienced
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits radio/TV technician for help.
are designed to provide reasonable This Category II radiocommunication
protection against harmful interference in device complies with Industry Canada
a residential installation. This equipment Standard RSS-310.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
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37. Index
Index contacting Garmin i
custom data fields 15
modes 15
reception 21
sky view 21
A D
GSC 10 16, 22
accessories ii, 22 data, transferring 23
altimeter 7, 14 data fields 15 H
changing 12, 13 heart rate monitor 22
B
distance
backlight 3 L
measuring 5
barometric altimeter language 14
7, 14 E
battery 2 M
elevation
life 26 main menu 7
page 6
type 25 options 13
plot 13
buttons 2 main pages 4
zoom 13
manual conventions i
C F map
cadence sensor 22 files detail 12
compass adding 24 options 12
calibrating 6 transferring 23 page 5
options 12
page 6 G P
connecting Garmin Product Support pairing 22
computer 24 i product registration i
unit to unit 24 GPS
acquiring signals 3
mode 21
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38. Index
R U
resetting the unit 26 USB, connecting 24
routes
W
creating 11
waypoints
navigating 11
editing 8
S marking 8
satellite signals 3, 21 navigating 8
sensors 22 wireless transfer 23
serial number 1 wristband
specifications 28 cleaning 27
storing 25 extender strap 27
replacing 27
T
time 14
timer
options 20
setting 12, 13
tracks
navigating 10
recording 10
trip computer
options 13
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