- The eTrex Legend C is WAAS-enabled, 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. 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.
- Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your Garmin eTrex Legend HCx GPSwith EasyGPS and ExpertGPS, our full-featured mapping software: If you're a geocacher, EasyGPS lets you download geocaching GPX and LOC files directly to your Garmin eTrex Legend HCx.
- EasyGPS is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Windows computer and your Garmin eTrex GPS. Use EasyGPS to back up and organize your GPS data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your GPS for your next hike or geocaching adventure.
ETrex Legend This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select Garmin® units. These upgrades are specific to the specific GPS units and software versions listed. The brightly-colored eTrex Legend combines all of the intuitive, user-friendly features of the eTrex series with a full basemap of the Americas, the Atlantic or the Pacific and 8 megabyges (MB) of internal memory for storing optional maps.
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Hand held GPS receiver with large display, integrated world and Europe/Africa map plus serial interface.
The GARMIN eTrex Legend is very easy to use thanks to its click stick and user friendly, graphical interface. It supports multiple languages, has an integrated world map (overview) plus a detailed map of Europe, Africa and the near East. In addition, it has 8 MB of built-in memory to store even more detailed information, such as local roads, restaurants and points of interest. The extremely sensitive antenna provides navigation information outdoors, in a car, in a train or even in an airplane (see MapSource examples). The built-in serial interface supports data exchange with a PC.
Contents: Features - Overview - Main Pages - Price - Options - Downloads - Order
Features:
¹) TTFF: Time To First Fix, time until the first information about the local position is acquired. Information for navigation:
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GARMIN eTrex Legend overview:
Main pages of the GARMIN eTrex Legend:
| Main menu | Satellites | Map | Navigation | Trip Computer |
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Note: You may change the information shown on the main pages via the options menu. The figures above are examples, the actual appearance of the main pages may be different depending on the options chosen.
Price:
- GARMIN eTrex Legend:
This model has been discontinued; however, you can still order options for the eTrex Legend.
Options:
| Power cord for car cigarette lighter | CHF 39 | / | EUR 34 | [Picture and details] |
| Protective case | CHF 19 | / | EUR 17 | [Picture and details] |
| Belt clip | CHF 25 | / | EUR 22 | [Picture and details] |
| Retractable lanyard | CHF 37 | / | EUR 32 | [Picture and details] |
| Mounting adapter for larger handlebars (25..32 mm) | CHF 15 | / | EUR 13 | [Picture and details] |
| Mounting kit for dashboard | CHF 30 | / | EUR 26 | [Picture and details] |
| Adhesive base for dashboard mounting kit to use it in a second vehicle | CHF 15 | / | EUR 13 | [Picture and details] |
All options for the GARMIN eTrex Legend in detail.
MapSource, various CDroms with world or country map (requires a Windows PC and a cable for data exchange)
Downloads:
Here we provide additional documentation and software updates related to the eTrex Legend.
- Owner's manual and reference guide (in PDF format, 988 kB)
- Firmware Upgrade V3.90 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 1.7 MB)
- List of changes made with Firmware Upgrades
- Preloaded map database. If MapSource data is loaded to this unit, the unit's preloaded map database will be erased. Download and execute this file to restore the map database. (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 2.22 MB)
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Order:
To order options for GARMIN eTrex Legend please:
- Click on the price or the shopping basket symbol to add the item you wish to purchase to the shopping basket.
- If the shopping basket does not work, please use this form.
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Specifications and packaging of the products are subject to change without notice.
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Fix reboot issue of GPS firmware update. Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode. For the environment and your cash pocket best use rechargeables. The screen is transreflective and if you hold it correctly the sun or a lamp shining onto it from above you need no backlight. Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short.
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Changes made from version 3. The Vista HCx has the best readable screen alongside with other color etrex h series of all Garmin units, when viewed under direct sunlight. Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode. Removed the turn backlight on action when unit is etgex powered on.
Garmin Etrex Legend Hcx Software Mac
Garmin: eTrex Legend HCx Updates & Downloads
Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the ‘My Documents’ folder or to ‘C: The screen is transreflective and if you hold it correctly the sun or a lamp shining onto it from above you need no backlight. Click on the button labeled ‘Un-zip’. Click on ‘Download’ and choose to save the file to your computer. Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary.
Correct European word translation of ‘Find’ and ‘Mark’. For the environment and your cash pocket best use rechargeables. Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page. Do not use the device “Save” feature for tracklogs. The backlight is the brightest of any garmin outdoor unit. By default, sampling rate is set to “Auto” and “Normal”.
Garmin Etrex Legend Gps Tutorial
Garmin/eTrex Vista HCx – OpenStreetMap Wiki
If your computer asks for a driver, please see the software and installation instructions that came with your device, or download and install the USB driver from Garmin’s website at www. Changed odometer calculation to more closely match track log distance. Retrieved from ” http: Fix ‘Highway Page’ shutdown issue with menu key operation.
When hiking I don’t need it. To transfer trace from the built-in memory, gpsbabel can be used.
Garmin/eTrex Vista HCx
In other languages Add links. Change ‘Lithium Ion’ text to ‘Lithium’ Installation Instructions It is recommended that you disable screen savers or other programs running on your PC while you go through the update process.
Locate the downloaded file and double-click on it. If recording to the microSD card, traces are written in gpx format, which is suitable for OpenStreetMap usage.
Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6. Support multiple languages in American version. You can change this location if you like.
Correct power-on failure issue. It is thus suggested to choose between “0. Battery capacity is great. Accuracy reported to be 11ft when mounted on my bike handlebars. Improve the blue shading color when using the setting ‘Marine colors’ in Daytime display dtrex. Correct German translation of ‘delete all waypoints’. Reboot your PC, hcd to step 9 and attempt the download again.
To do so, press menu button from the map view, Setup map, and in the leftmost page set “Lock On Road” to “Off”.