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Product Information |
| Manufacturer: |
Garmin |
Category: |
GPS Units |
Type: |
Outdoor GPS |
| Model: |
010-00780-00 |
SKU: |
ETREXVISTAH |
UPC: |
753759084684 |
| Announced: |
November 30, 1999 |
First Shipped: |
March 12, 2009 |
Weight: |
0.938 lbs. |
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 |  | | by Andrea Murland on July 3, 2012 4,253 views
A beautiful hike up to Sentinel Pass in July 2010. The topo map on my Vista HCx got well-used on the hike and at the top to try and identify the peaks that we were looking at in all directions. … (view more) |
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Written by William Vienna, WV, USA March 14, 2011
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GEOCACHING GPS I have been using Garmin for six years and the eTrex Vista H has been my favorite yet. I have purchased a number as … More
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Manufacturer Description |
The eTrex Vista H combines a basemap of North and South America, with a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. The electronic compass provides bearing information while you're standing still and the altimeter determines your precise altitude.
The eTrex Vista H also boasts an internal memory capacity of 24 megabytes, which allows it to accept downloaded mapping data from GARMIN's MapSource CD-ROMs. A silver case gives this unit a high-tech look. Marine navigation aids are included in addition to the basemap. These navigational aids are pre-loaded into each unit from the factory.
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Features and Tips |
Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common eTrex Vista H 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.
Garmin 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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Specifications |
| General |
| 1. |
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
4.4 x 2.0 x 1.2 inches (11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm) |
| 2. |
Display size, WxH: |
1.1 x 2.1 inches (2.8 x 5.4 cm) |
| 3. |
Display resolution, WxH: |
160 x 288 pixels |
| 4. |
Display type: |
4 level gray LCD |
| 5. |
Weight: |
5.3 oz (150 g) with batteries |
| 6. |
Battery: |
2 AA batteries (Not included) |
| 7. |
Battery life: |
18 hours |
| 8. |
Waterproof: |
Yes (IPX7) |
| 9. |
GPS-enabled: |
Yes |
| 10. |
Floats: |
No |
| 11. |
High-sensitivity receiver: |
Yes |
| 12. |
PC interface: |
USB |
| 13. |
RoHS version available: |
Yes |
| 14. |
Preloaded maps: |
No |
| 15. |
Ability to add maps: |
Yes |
| 16. |
Street Map Compatible: |
No |
| 17. |
Topographic Map Compatible: |
Yes |
| 18. |
Marine Software Compatible: |
Yes |
| 19. |
Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: |
No |
| 20. |
Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: |
No |
| 21. |
Built-in memory: |
24 MB |
| 22. |
Accepts data cards: |
No |
| 23. |
Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
1000 |
| Automotive |
| 24. |
Routes: |
20 |
| 25. |
Basemap: |
Yes |
| 26. |
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): |
No |
| 27. |
Speaker Location: |
Internal Buzzer |
| 28. |
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : |
No |
| 29. |
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): |
No |
| 30. |
3D map view: |
No |
| 31. |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
No |
| 32. |
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): |
No |
| 33. |
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): |
No |
| 34. |
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): |
No |
| 35. |
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): |
No |
| 36. |
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
No |
| 37. |
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: |
No |
| 38. |
FM traffic compatible: |
No |
| 39. |
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 40. |
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: |
No |
| 41. |
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): |
No |
| 42. |
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): |
No |
| 43. |
MP3 player: |
No |
| 44. |
Audio book player: |
No |
| 45. |
Picture viewer: |
No |
| 46. |
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): |
No |
| 47. |
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: |
No |
| 48. |
Touchscreen: |
No |
| 49. |
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): |
No |
| 50. |
Antenna Type: |
Internal |
| 51. |
External Antenna Jack: |
None |
| 52. |
Remote control: |
No |
| 53. |
FM transmitter: |
No |
| 54. |
Headphone jack/audio line-out: |
No |
| 55. |
Audio/video input/output: |
No |
| 56. |
Dead reckoning: |
No |
| 57. |
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): |
No |
| 58. |
Automotive-friendly: |
No |
| 59. |
Motorcycle-friendly: |
No |
| 60. |
Lane Assist |
No |
| Outdoor |
| 61. |
Track log: |
10,000 points, 10 saved tracks |
| 62. |
Electronic compass: |
Yes (standard) |
| 63. |
Barometric altimeter: |
Yes |
| 64. |
Hunt/fish calendar: |
Yes |
| 65. |
Sun and moon information: |
Yes |
| 66. |
Tide tables: |
No |
| 67. |
Area calculation: |
Yes |
| 68. |
Geocaching mode: |
No |
| 69. |
Outdoor GPS games: |
No |
| 70. |
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
No |
| Fitness |
| 71. |
Sport Watch |
No |
| Marine |
| 72. |
Portable |
Yes |
| 73. |
Marine Auto Guidance |
No |
| 74. |
Radar compatible |
No |
| 75. |
Sonar compatible |
No |
| 76. |
CANet® compatible |
No |
| 77. |
Marine Network™ compatible |
No |
| 78. |
Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) |
No |
| 79. |
Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) |
No |
| 80. |
Audible alarms |
Yes |
| 81. |
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible |
No |
| 82. |
NMEA input/output |
No |
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