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Garmin Foretrex 201


Garmin Foretrex 201
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Product Information

Manufacturer: Garmin Category: GPS Units Type: Outdoor GPS
Model: 010-00361-00 SKU: FTREX201 UPC: 753759045302
Announced: February 12, 2004 First Shipped: March 18, 2004 Weight: 1.400 lbs.

User Manual

User Manual, English: Garmin Foretrex 201 User Manual, English (PDF)

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Written by John
Firth, ID
November 5, 2009
GREAT FOR ULTRALIGHT AVIATORS
I've only had this unit for a month, but have used it plenty. So far, so good! It's very handy to have so many opti … More
•Pros: light weight, simplicity of use, wrist-strap ext
•Cons: none
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Dreffed
November 13, 2008
GARMIN FORETREX 201
A nice small device perfect for cycling, it gives a fairly accurate path of the routes I take. Perfect for timing my r … More
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Jennifer
January 1, 2008
GARMIN 201 STOPPED WORKING
I loved this product when I got it back in 2004. I have used it all over the world successfully. It's helped me train an … More
•Recommend? YES
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Family Series

Garmin Foretrex 101
Garmin Foretrex 101
Garmin Foretrex 201
Garmin Foretrex 201
    

Alternative Models

Garmin Forerunner 101
Garmin Forerunner 101
Garmin Forerunner 201
Garmin Forerunner 201
    

Manufacturer Description

The Foretrex 201 is a wearable Personal Navigator, perfect for outdoor and marine enthusiasts who desire hands-free GPS navigation in a lightweight, affordable package. This product is part of Garmin's growing line of wearable, wrist navigation devices. At a mere 2.75 ounces, this waterproof wonder is lighter than most watches, and its wrist-top mount frees up hands for outdoor activities. Sporting an ergonomic wristband, the Foretrex 201 is similar in design to the Forerunner 201, yet is chocked full of GPS navigation features found in Garmin's popular Geko 201 unit.

With a user-friendly interface, the rugged Foretrex 201 simplifies navigation, making it ideal for the backcountry or water. It's six dedicated buttons (GoTo, Page, Enter/Mark, Up, Down and Power) make it easy to operate. It offers the most essential navigation data - enhanced GPS accuracy, extensive storage for waypoints, and reversible routes and tracks - on an easy-to-read display. Don't worry about packing extra batteries, because the Foretrex 201 runs on an internal lithium battery for 15 hours (typical use). Simply recharge and go.

The Foretrex 201 also comes equipped with special features sure to please mariners and hikers alike. It includes a unique application for sailing and paragliding racers that allows them to configure the start sequence of a race. The countdown is displayed in a large-number format that audibly alerts the user at each phase of the start sequence. With the help of Garmin's exclusive TracBack technology, hikers can mark a campsite, go trekking all day, and follow the electronic "breadcrumb trail" back to camp in time for dinner.

Features and Tips

Here is a listing we have put together of some of the common

Foretrex 201 features

, along with a few user tips that you may find of help for this particular item.

• GPS accuracy: 50 feet (15 meters) or less in normal GPS mode, 10 feet (3 meters) or less when WAAS-enabled
• Racing timers: Configurable start sequence, alert tones and large-number digital readout
• Trip computer: Trip distance, trip timer, plus essential navigation data
• Waterproof: IEC 60529 IPX-7 standards (submersible in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes)
• Waypoints and routes: 500 waypoints with graphic identification; 20 reversible routes
• Track log: 10,000 trackpoints, TracBack technology and 20 saved tracks
• Display: 100x60-pixel monochrome display with backlighting (display size: 36mmx23mm)
• Battery life: 15 hours (typical use), non-removable rechargeable lithium battery
• Lightweight design: 2.75 oz.
• Unit dimensions: 3.3" W x 1.7" H x 0.6" D (8.38 cm x 4.32 cm x 1.52 cm)


DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FORETREX 101 AND 201:
The difference between the Foretrex 201 and the Foretrex 101 is the Foretrex 101 runs on 2 AAA batteries, and has larger unit dimensions.

110V AC BATTERY CHARGER SOLUTION:
Step down 240 VAC to 110 VAC for non international cablesThe AC adapter cable shipping with this unit is a 110 Volt AC with US Wall Pins. If you place this cable in a 240 Volt AC power source to charge your unit, you WILL burn out your GPS.
GPS City offers a 240-110 Volt AC converter. This will step 220-240 Volts AC down to the correct voltage (110 VAC) for this cable. Click here for more.



  

Specifications

 General
1.  Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 3.3 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches (8.4 x 4.3 x 1.8 cm)
2.  Display size, WxH: 1.4 x 0.92 inches (3.6 x 2.3 cm)
3.  Display resolution, WxH: 100 x 64 Pixels
4.  Display type: Black and white LCD
5.  Weight: 2.75 oz (78 g)
6.  Battery: internal lithium-ion
7.  Battery life: 15 hours
8.  Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
9.  GPS-enabled: Yes
10.  Floats: No
11.  High-sensitivity receiver: No
12.  PC interface: Serial
13.  RoHS version available: Yes
14.  Preloaded maps: No
15.  Ability to add maps: No
16.  Street Map Compatible: No
17.  Topographic Map Compatible: No
18.  Marine Software Compatible: No
19.  Bluechart g2 Map Compatible: No
20.  Bluechart g2 Vision Map Compatible: No
21.  Accepts data cards: No
22.  Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
 Automotive
23.  Routes: 20
24.  Basemap: No
25.  Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."): No
26.  Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : No
27.  Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands): No
28.  3D map view: No
29.  Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): No
30.  Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
31.  Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): No
32.  Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): No
33.  Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): No
34.  Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): No
35.  Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology: No
36.  FM traffic compatible: No
37.  XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible: No
38.  MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible: No
39.  Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
40.  Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): No
41.  MP3 player: No
42.  Audio book player: No
43.  Picture viewer: No
44.  Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation): No
45.  World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator: No
46.  Touchscreen: No
47.  Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): No
48.  Antenna Type: Internal
49.  External Antenna Jack: None
50.  Remote control: No
51.  FM transmitter: No
52.  Headphone jack/audio line-out: No
53.  Audio/video input/output: No
54.  Dead reckoning: No
55.  Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature): No
56.  Automotive-friendly: No
57.  Motorcycle-friendly: No
58.  Lane Assist No
 Outdoor
59.  Track log: 10,000 points, 10 saved tracks
60.  Electronic compass: No
61.  Barometric altimeter: No
62.  Hunt/fish calendar: Yes
63.  Sun and moon information: Yes
64.  Tide tables: No
65.  Area calculation: No
66.  Geocaching mode: No
67.  Outdoor GPS games: No
68.  Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): No
 Marine
69.  Portable Yes
70.  Marine Auto Guidance No
71.  Radar compatible No
72.  Sonar compatible No
73.  CANet® compatible No
74.  Marine Network™ compatible No
75.  Supports AIS (tracks target ships' position) No
76.  Supports DSC (displays position data from DSC capable VHF radio) No
77.  Audible alarms No
78.  XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible No
79.  NMEA input/output No

 
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