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Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common Garmin eTrex Vista features,
along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item. | • Sensors: Electronic compass for accurate bearing information while standing still; barometric altimeter with local pressure and 48-hour automatic pressure-trend recorder; elevation computer
• Elevation computer provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate
• GPS accuracy: 15 meters or less in normal GPS mode, 3 meters or less when WAAS-enabled
• Internal memory: 24 megabyte internal memory for loading MapSource detail including BlueChart marine and topographic cartography
• Unit dimensions: 2.0''W x 4.4''H x 1.2''D
• Display: 1.1''W x 2.1''H high-contrast LCD with bright backlighting
• Weight: 5.3 ounces with batteries (not included)
• Battery life: up to 12 hours using two AA alkaline batteries (typical use)
• MapSource compatibility: Compatible with most MapSource products. See Accessories table below for complete list
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 mins.)
• Waypoints and routes: 1000 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes
• Track log: TracBack technology and 10 saved tracks
• Built-in GPS patch antenna
• Interfaces: RS232 with NMEA 0183, RTCM 104 DGPS data format and proprietary Garmin
• Position format: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs, and other grids
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PRE-LOADED GARMIN MARINE NAVIGATIONAL AIDS:
Included with the Garmin eTrex Vista is a the pre-loaded Marine navigational aids (Americas Marine Points of Interest). The data is loaded into the units 24MB of internal memory, and is not part of the basemap. If Garmin MapSource Mapping Software is loaded into the Garmin eTrex Vista, the preloaded Marine POI database will be erased.
To recover this pre-loaded Marine POI data, the Map Database file can be downloaded from GARMIN's web site at www.garmin.com.
Note: Garmin MapSource Mapping Software and the Marine POI database cannot be loaded at the same time.
SOFTWARE UPGRADES FROM GARMIN:
• Increase Waypoint/Tracklog Storage:
Upgrade 3.10, and above, for the eTrex Vista now includes an increased active track log to 10,000 points, an increased saved track log to 750 points, an increased user waypoints to 1,000 waypoints and an increased waypoints per route to 125 waypoints. Click here for unit software upgrade.
• Jump Master Program:
Upgrade 2.41, and above, for the eTrex Vista now includes JumpMaster. This accessory follows military guidelines for calculating a jumpmaster's high altitude release point (HARP). The accessory can auto-detect when a user has jumped to begin navigating him toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic compass. For more information about the Jump Master Function, refer to the Garmin eTrex Vista Manual. Click here for unit software upgrade.
• Glide Ratio:
Upgrade 2.28, and above, for the eTrex Vista now includes glide ratio, glide ratio to target, and vertical speed to target as choices for all configurable fields. Click here for unit software upgrade.
• Area Calculation:
Upgrade 2.18, and above, for the eTrex Vista now includes a new accessory to calculate the area of a track. The area of a saved track is displayed on the track detail page. Click here for unit software upgrade.
ETREX VISTA FITNESS PACKAGE
Turn your Garmin eTrex Vista into the ultimate Fitness Tool. With your GPS and the Performance Pass Internet Software you can easily collect and upload accurate speed, time, distance, and elevation data for your
workouts.
Take a look and even a Demo View of the software:
• Performance Pass Software
• Garmn eTrex Vista with the Performance Pass Software
• Performance Pass Software and Accessory Kit
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