Garmin/eTrex Legend HCx
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| Garmin eTrex Legend HCx | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | outdoor navigator (yes) | ||||
| GNSS | 51 channels chipset: MediaTek MT3318 augmentation: waas / egnos DOP: no | ||||
| Memory | Internal: none (10.000 max logging). External: ? microSD™ card. | ||||
| Host system | unknown (operating system: Version 3.20[1] / 2009.12.03) | ||||
| Display | Color TFT (176 x 220 pixels / 256 colours) | ||||
| Integrated equipment | USB cable, Wrist strap, Manuals and Software for Windows | ||||
| Connectivity | usb | ||||
| Batteries | 2xAA (25 h lifetime) | ||||
| Features |
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| Price | $249.99 | ||||
| Website | official link | ||||
General description
Garmin eTrex Legend is a handheld GPS device. It has colour display, supports loadable maps and runs on 2 AA batteries.
| specification | despcription |
|---|---|
| Display | Color TFT (176 x 220 pixels / 256 colours) |
| Display size | 3.3 x 4.3 cm / 1.3" x 1.7" |
| Interface | USB 1.1 |
| Slot | microSD™ card |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 5,6 x 10,7 x 3,0 cm |
| Weight | 156g / 5.5 oz |
| Battery | 2 x AA / 25 hours |
Directory structure
| path | file(s) | description |
|---|---|---|
| / | YYYYMMDD.gpx | Tracks |
| /Garmin | GMAPSUPP.IMG | OSM-Card |
Firmware
The latest Firmware (3.20, as of December 3, 2009) can be found on Updates & Downloads.
Settings
| Menu | despcription |
|---|---|
| Menu -> Setup -> Interface -> USB Mass Storage | Use your Garmin as Mass Storage. |
| Menu -> Setup -> System Setup -> WAAS/EGNOS | To get accurate results while mapping enable WAAS/EGNOS. |
| Menu -> Setup -> Units -> Position Format | Set Position Format to `hddd.ddddd°` and Map Datum to `WGS 84`. |
| Menu -> Tracks -> Setup -> Data Card Setup | If you're using a microSD card with your Garmin enable Log Track To Data Card. |
| Press/hold the rocker and turn on the unit | Opens hidden page diagnostic mode. |
Misc
Hidden feature: You can measure the temperature when you start the device in diagnostic mode: press and hold the little joystick and switch the Etrex on.
Links
- Garmin/eTrex series
- Garmin - general garmin info
- Category:Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Users
- eTrex Legend® HCx
- Support
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Garmin eTrex Legend HCx
- Benutzerhandbuch (PDF) / Owner's Manual (PDF)
- Schnellstartanleitung (PDF) / Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
References
- ↑ Updates & Downloads
- ↑ eTrex Legend® HCx - specifications
- ↑ Garmin.com - HowTo POIs
- ↑ openstreetmap.org - Forum