The etrex legend c is waasegnosenabled, and like all etrex units, the primary controls are oriented on the side of the unit, so the user can conveniently operate it with one hand. How can i tell how much map memory is in use on the gps. Actively explore new places every day with these gpsenabled bike computers. Deleting waypoints on etrex legend gps geocaching forums. Thank you for choosing the garmin etrex legend c handheld navigation system.
With the etrex legend, garmin has loaded a full basemap of north and south america into one small unit. I have reinstalled all teh latest drivers from teh garmin site and updated the units os to version 2. Find easytounderstand, simpletouse, and dependable electronics for your time on the water. Apr 09, 2012 in this near realtime video i talk through the taking apart of my garmin etrex legend gps which i use for geocaching, it developed a fault with the lcd screen being corrupt on occasions this. The etrex, etrex venture, etrex legend, etrex summit and etrex vista make up this range. Interfacing the etrex legend c the etrex legend c is provided with interface connection to a pc using the usb connector cable provided with the unit.
Map price stands for minimum advertised price which means that we are not allowed to advertise some of the actual prices we sell for because of a manufacturers policy requiring that any advertising of its products be done at certain prices at or above a minimum advertised price map. A lot has been written about the different devices in this series, so we were forced to move some of the descriptions to individual pages. Ram mount ramholga16u cradle holder for garmin etrex legend c, legend cx, legend hcx, venture cx, venture hc, vista c, vista cx and vista hcx black 3. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your garmin etrex legend c gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your garmin etrex legend c easygps calculates the area of any garmin gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your farm. The etrex legend c is waasenabled, and like all etrex units, the primary controls are oriented on the side of the unit, so the user can conveniently operate it with one hand. Discover hidden garmin etrex legend c tricks youre. While indoors we want to save battery life by turning off the gps tracking system. Tinpec usb pc data cable for garmin geko 201,301,etrex serielsbut not legend c,golflogix gps receivers,golflogix golf gps. Get specs on garmin etrex vista from roadshow by cnet. Jul 14, 20 hi my etrex legend c, will not connect to my computer windows 7. Jul 28, 2012 gps city will show you how to reset your garmin etrex series gps back to factory default settings. Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source.
You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the etrex legend c to mapsource. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed. I have successfully downloaded all my waypoints to easygps software next i. Hike, explore the outdoors, even track and train dogs with durable devices designed for life on the outside. Do not mount the etrex summit over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision. The etrex touch 2535 is the new garmin family navigator, easy and fun to use. Garmin etrex legend startup problems gps geocaching forums. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your garmin etrex legend hcx gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your garmin etrex legend hcx easygps calculates the area of any garmin gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your. Legend also comes preloaded with marine navigation aids. How can i tell what version of firmware is in my garmin etrex legend hcx. Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express garmin pros marine software updates onehelm shop all. There doesnt seem to be any way to change the date, and i have left it outside for half an hour but still nothing.
I have reinstalled all teh latest drivers from teh garmin site and updated the units os to. On the main menu at the bottom of the screen, you can see a date and time. Satellite page comes up, reads wait tracking satellites. Use garmin s webupdater software for mac or windows systems to upgrade the firmware. Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express garmin pros marine software updates onehelm shop all sales. Turn on the gps unit by pushing in and holding the right side bottom button.
We can make sure you find the right manual if we know which product you have. Tinpec usb pc data cable for garmin geko 201,301, etrex serielsbut not legend c,golflogix gps receivers,golflogix golf gps 3. Select the appropriate serial port and click ok to begin the software upload. The garmin etrex series is extremely popular among osm users and generally gives good value for its money. I have a garmin etrex legend and cant figure out how to delete all my waypoints i have loaded far too many waypoints from, and want to start all over again with only selected waypoints. Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express garmin pros marine software updates. May 21, 20 hi my etrex legend c, will not connect to my computer windows 7. Garmin etrex legend startup problems gps geocaching. Hi my etrex legend c, will not connect to my computer windows 7. Gps city will show you how to reset your garmin etrex series gps back to factory default settings. Back up all wanted gps data using basecamp or mapsource as a precaution before starting. Just one click converts all of your garmin data between any format or datum wgs84, nad27, nad83, and dozens more. Ive had a chance to try out the garmin etrex legend hcx recently.
My etrex legend c, will not connect to my computer. I did the steps you suggested and found that the software version is 3. Route names on the garmin etrex legend c can contain up to characters. Garmin etrex legend gps breakdown rebuild howto youtube. Also, an innovative rocker switch is located on the face of the unit that enables the user to input data easily, scroll through menus, or pan the map page. If you dont find what youre looking for, you can also browse to your product manuals. Tinpec usb pc data cable for garmin geko 201,301,etrex serielsbut not legend c,golflogix gps receivers,golflogix golf gps 3. This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select garmin units. Weve listed a number of tutorials on this page that can help you with some of the more popular topics regarding the device. Change to the directory in which you unzipped the files, i. The upload process should take approximately 310 minutes to complete. Garmin mode is a bidirectional binary proprietary interface protocol that is used by garmin and many third party vendors do communicate directly with a garmin receiver.
My garmin etrex legend thinks that the date is feb 25 07 and wont lock on to any satellites. The garmin cable connector shown below will work for all of the handheld gps units except the etrex and emap. To add an item, select it from the drop down box above. The legend is also designed to provide precise gps positioning using correction data obtained from the wide area augmentation system waas. In this near realtime video i talk through the taking apart of my garmin etrex legend gps which i use for geocaching, it developed a fault with the lcd screen being corrupt on occasions this. I have successfully downloaded all my waypoints to easygps software next i need to delete al. My etrex legend c, will not connect to my computer windows 7. Download free gps software for your garmin etrex legend c gps. The system also provides a clear presentation of the current accuracy of positioning. Highlight the appropriate option, and press the rocker. Easygps shows all of your waypoints, tracks, geocaches, and photos in a list, with a plot of your garmin etrex legend c gps data on the right side of the screen. When the upload process is complete, the unit will reset itself and turn on.
Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express garmin pros marine software updates onehelm shop all sales quatix 6 series the ultimate outdoor watches with specialized marine features, including comprehensive boat connectivity. Sep, 2008 the garmin etrex legend is a compact system that offers a great del of functionality for the price. The status bar and date and time the status bar and datetime window appear below the backlight adjustment slider when you press and release power. This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop.
Ram mounts rapb1662ga16 composite twist lock suction cup mount for the garmin etrex legend c, legend cx, legend hcx, venture cx, venture hc, vista c, vista cx and vista hcx 5. And, with legend s 8 mb of memory, you can add even more map detail with data from garmin s entire line of mapsource mapping products. The garmin etrex legend is a compact system that offers a great del of functionality for the price. For detailed information about this receiver, refer to the owners manual that is included. Many easygps users clear the memory in their garmin each time after backing up in easygps. Garmin gps receivers may be used to interface with other nmea devices such as autopilots, fishfinders, or even another gps receivers. All of the handheld units understand garmin protocol but may not understand or respond to a specific command in that protocol. Find out garmin etrex vista gas mileage, horsepower, cargo space and more. For a leisurely ride through town or a commute to work, these are the perfect devices to have when it comes to mapping out your ride. Expertgps lets you build up long routes quickly just click waypoints onebyone on the map to connect them into a route for your garmin etrex legend c. Unfollow etrex legend cx to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Menu menu setup entr system entr menu software version entr 2.
On the main menu at the bottom of the screen, you can see a. Backup your garmin etrex legend hcx gps waypoints, routes, and tracks after each outing, so your gps data is always safe on your computer. Unfollow garmin etrex legend to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sep 24, 2008 i did the steps you suggested and found that the software version is 3. It offers excellent mapping functionality, with good navigation support.
Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express marine software updates onehelm. This is my first extended experience with an etrex. The garmin etrex legend c can hold 50 routes, each containing up to 125 turns or stops. Garmin etrex legend owners manual and reference manual pdf. Use garmins webupdater software for mac or windows systems to upgrade the firmware. If you choose to use the etrex summit in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the etrex summit to secure the gps unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. This model has been superseded by the new garmin etrex 20 update. The legend s basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines. The 60csx has a bigger diagonal screen measurement. Garmin etrex legend c waterproof hiking gps, backing, 2 new aa.
Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex. This owners manual and reference guide is comprised of the following sections. May 04, 2020 gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps. Discover our full line of avionics, featuring industryleading technology and.
Also, an innovative rocker switch is located on the face of the unit that enables the user to input data easily, scroll through menus, or. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from garmin mapsource map data cds. Rmc recommended minimum sentence c 123519 fix taken at 12. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld gps buyers guide or our garmin handheld gps comparison chart. Even looking at the pictures, you can see the etrex screen is more boxy than the taller 60csx screen. Page 1 page 2 page 3 about this manual page 4 page 5 warnings and precautions page 6 software. The garmin etrex 20 gps unit is a great starter device for those wanting a small form factor and capable to do the basic gps functions youve come to expect with a garmin. I use the interface cord that goes from my computer and hooks into back of unit near the top. An introductory handbook for extension agents this handbook is intended to provide you with a basic understanding of how your garmin legend gps receiver can help to support your day to day extension business needs. Discover hidden garmin etrex legend c tricks youre missing. Introduction contains the garmin software license agreement, fcc and safety information, the table of contents and an overview of the etrex legend c functional features. It also does not have the interface option in the setup menu.