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8 eTrex Venture Cx and Legend Cx Owner’s Manual
GETTING STARTED > USING THE ETREX
On-Screen Messages
When a significant event in the operation of the
unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise
you of the occurrence. In each case, the condition is
described and often a remedy is provided. Press Enter
to acknowledge the message and close the window.
In some instances, the message may indicate a
temporary condition such as the “Calculating
Route” message and close as soon as calculation is
completed.
Using the Mapping Databases
Many of the eTrex features require detailed mapping
data to be fully operational, so you may want to
transfer maps before using the unit. A microSD
™
card
(interchangeable with TransFlash
™
cards and provided
only with the Legend Cx) can be loaded with detailed
maps from optional MapSource
®
disks for your PC.
This can enhance the versatility of your eTrex. With
selected MapSource detailed mapping data, you can
view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping
centers, attractions and entertainment, and even
retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed
location. The amount of data that can be transferred
is determined by the capacity printed on the microSD
card.
Use a USB interface cable (provided with the Legend
Cx) to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the
microSD card when it is installed in the eTrex. You
can purchase microSD cards at your local electronics
supplier or refer to the accessory list in the Appendix.
See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/
cartography/) for compatible MapSource products.
On-Screen Messages
Calculating Route
Message