Garmin eTrex Venture Manual De Usuario

Installing the Batteries

The eTrex Venture operates on two “AA” batteries

(not included), which are placed into the back of the unit.
Rechargeable Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or Lithium batteries
may be used.

Battery Cover

D-ring

Battery Compartment

Important Note:

When replacing batteries, use

only new or fully recharged

batteries and do not mix

Alkaline, NiMH, NiCad or

Lithium batteries.

Rechargeable batteries typi-

cally display less capacity than

Alkaline batteries.

Follow the battery manufactur-

er’s instructions for proper care

and disposal of used batteries.

When using ‘Battery Saver’ or

‘Use With GPS Off’ mode when
not navigating, Alkaline batter-

ies can last up to 18 hours.

Battery

Installation and

Backlight/Contrast

Getting Started

To install batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover on

the back of the unit. Turn the
D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clock-
wise & pull away.

2. Insert batteries

observing the
polarity.

3. Reinstall the

battery cover
by turning the
D-ring 1/4 turn
clockwise.

Stored data is not lost when

the batteries are removed.

Display Backlighting and Contrast Set Up

If lighting conditions make it hard for you to see the

display screen, you can adjust the contrast or turn on the
backlight.

To turn on the backlighting:

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the backlight

from any page on the unit. The backlight remains
on until the set timeout period is completed or the
POWER button is pressed again.

The unit is factory set to timeout 15 seconds after

the last button press. (To reset the backlight time-
out, refer to page 43.)

To adjust the screen contrast:

1. When on the Satellite Page, use the ZOOM IN or

OUT buttons to adjust the contrast.

Press & Release POWER

Button quickly to turn

Backlighting On/Off

Use ZOOM IN & OUT

Buttons while on the Satellite

Page to Adjust Contrast

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