Garmin eTrex User Manual
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eTrex does not turn on:
1. Check to see if the batteries are installed correctly
and that the battery terminals are clean.
It takes more than 10 minutes to get a
location fi x:
location fi x:
1. There may be large obstacles overhead; move to a
new location with a clear view of the sky.
2. See “Satellite Reception Tips” on page 42.
The pointer on the Pointer Page does not
point to the destination:
point to the destination:
1. Navigation information is based on your movement.
If you are standing still, the information is not
updating.
updating.
Since the eTrex is not a compass it cannot show you
which way you are facing while you are standing
still.
still.
eTrex coordinates do not match the location
on your map:
on your map:
1. Check to make sure the eTrex is confi gured to use
the same position format and datum as your map.
See page 34.
See page 34.
NOTE: The Car Power Adapter (part number
010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC
output for the eTrex. This adapter is not
interchangeable with car power adapters
designed for the GARMIN VHF 720 and 725,
GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.
010-10203-00) converts 12 VDC to 3 VDC
output for the eTrex. This adapter is not
interchangeable with car power adapters
designed for the GARMIN VHF 720 and 725,
GPS 170, 175, 190 and 195.
Appendices
Appendix F
Troubleshooting
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