Garmin eTrex Legend - Manual (Page 55)

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Setup Pages
Reference
System Page - Overview
The System Setup Page allows you to select from
three modes of operation ‘Normal’, ‘Battery Saver’, and
‘Use With GPS Off’.
Of these three the ‘Battery Saver’ and ‘Use With GPS
Off’ options signifi cantly reduce battery power consump-
tion. The ‘Battery Saver’ mode reduces the rate of satellite
signal position updating and the ‘Use With GPS Off’
option stops satellite signal reception altogether. This
option is best used when indoors or in a location where a
clear view of the sky is not obtainable. Remember, when
using this mode you cannot navigate with the unit.
This Page Option Menu also displays the current ver-
sion of unit operating software and the Internal Serial
Number. The path for downloading software updates
from the GARMIN website is (www.garmin.com). Down-
loading updates requires use of the GARMIN PC Interface
Cable, supplied with this unit. Instructions for download-
ing are posted at the website.
If you desire to use the Wide Area Augmentation System
(WAAS) capability of the eTrex Legend to produce a more
accurate position fi x, you can enable this feature from the
System Page. Because at this publication the system is not
fully function and of current limitations of satellite support,
a working knowledge of how WAAS functions is required for
effective use of this feature. To learn more about the WAAS
System, access the Federal Aviation Administration website
(www.gps.faa.gov.com) for a comprehensive description and
paths to related websites for detailed information.
Also displayed at the bottom of this page, are the
Amount of Memory Used, Power Status, Date and Time
and Backlighting Status.
Step-by Step Instructions
To select GPS mode or WAAS options:
1. Highlight the fi eld and then press in on the CLICK STICK
to display the options.
2. Highlight the option and press in on the CLICK
STICK to activate.
System Setup Page in
Normal Mode and
with WAAS Enabled
System Page
Options Menu
with Operating Software
and Internal Serial
Number Information
Access