Garmin eTrex Legend Cx - Manual (Page 4)

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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................... i
About This Manual ..............................................i
Manual Conventions ................................................ i
Software License Agreement ............................v
Product Registration ..........................................v
Contact Garmin ........................................................v
Caring for you eTrex .........................................vi
Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi
Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi
Storage ................................................................... vi
Water Immersion ................................................... vi
Warning .............................................................vii
Caution .............................................................viii
Getting Started ................................................. 1
Unit Overview ....................................................1
Installing the Batteries .............................................2
Key Functions ...........................................................3
Turning on the eTrex ..........................................4
Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................4
Initializing the GPS Receiver .............................5
Using the eTrex ...................................................6
Understanding Terms ...............................................6
Selecting Options and Entering Data .......................7
The Status Bar and Date and Time ..........................7
On-Screen Messages ................................................8
Using the Mapping Databases .................................8
Transferring Data to a microSD Card ......................9
Basic Operation ............................................. 10
Creating and Using Waypoints .......................10
Marking Your Current Location ............................10
Creating Waypoints Using the Map .......................11
Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates ...............11
Editing Waypoints .................................................12
Deleting Waypoints ...............................................12
Averaging the Waypoint’s Location ......................13
Projecting a Waypoint ............................................14
Using Proximity Waypoints ...................................15
Using the Find Menu ........................................16
Find By Name ........................................................17
Recent Finds ..........................................................18
Using the Find Item Information Page ..................18
Find Information Page Options Menu ...................18
Finding a Waypoint ................................................20
Finding a Geocache ...............................................20
Finding a City ........................................................22
Finding an Interstate Exit ......................................22
Finding an Address ................................................23
Finding an Intersection ..........................................24