ETrexLegend QuickReferenceGuide

Starting to Navigate

Basic navigation with your eTrex Legend requires only three steps: mark, move, and return. Mark your location as a waypoint, move a distance away, and then return after choosing one of several methods to help you find your way.

To mark a waypoint:

1. Press in and hold the THUMB STICK for two seconds to display the Mark Waypoint Page. Your current location is marked as a waypoint and automatically assigned a three digit number.
2. The 'OK' button is highlighted so press the THUMB STICK to save the

To move about with the Map Page:

1. Use the PAGE button to access the Map Page and view the new waypoint.

Press the ZOOM IN button to get a more detailed view of the map.

2. Walk or drive around for a few minutes, make a right or left turn, then continue for a few more minutes and then stop. The 'position icon' shows your location and the dotted line shows your path of travel (a Track).

To return to a waypoint using Goto:

1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu.
2. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Waypoints' and then press it in.
3. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight 'Nearest' and then press it in.
4. Use the THUMB STICK to highlight the waypoint and then press it in to display the Information Page.
5. With the on-screen 'Goto' button highlighted, press the THUMB STICK to activate the Goto navigation feature.

Basic Navigation

Returning to a Waypoint with a Goto

To finish your return:

1. The Navigation Page displays the 'Bearing Pointer' indicating the direction to go. Because you can't always travel in a straight line, refer to the Bearing Pointer from time to time. As you move and whenever possible, turn in the direction the Bearing Pointer directs.
2. Use the PAGE button to move to the Map Page to see your location marked by the Position Icon and a straight dark line leading to the waypoint.

Move back and forth between the Map Page and the Navigation page to check your progress and verify your bearing.

3. To stop navigating, highlight the Options Menu button on either page, press the THUMB STICK , select 'Stop Navigation', and then press the THUMB STICK .

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Operating the eTrex Legend

Installing the Batteries 1

The eTrex Legend operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are placed in the back of the unit. Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries may be used, but cannot be charged in the unit.

Stored data will not be lost when changing the batteries.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling out.
2. Insert the batteries observing proper polarity as shown at the right.
3. Reinstall the battery cover by turning the Dring 1/4 turn clockwise.

Operating the eTrex Legend

Start Up Sequence

To turn the unit On:

1. Press and hold the POWER button.
2. Press the PAGE button to acknowledge the copyright.
3. Carefully read the warning message and press the PAGE button to acknowledge and proceed to the Satellite Page.

The unit may take up to 5 minutes to establish a