The Garmin eTrex Legend personal navigator is a hand-held GPS device that includes a full base map of the Americas and the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This base map can be used to navigate while performing outdoor activities, such as boating, hiking or camping. On occasion, the eTrex Legend may not function as it should. The unit may not turn on, for instance, or problems may occur with the map. Many errors and issues, however, can be fixed by following a brief troubleshooting procedure.
Instructions
1. Replace the batteries if the unit does not turn on, or turns on briefly, then turns off again. The batteries may be dead, and new ones may fix the issue. Ensure that the batteries are installed properly. If the unit still does not turn on, ensure that you are pressing and holding the "Power" button down for two seconds.
2. Move to a new location if the device cannot find a satellite signal. Make sure that you have a clear view of the sky and are standing away from tall trees, mountains, buildings or parking garages. Wait for at least five minutes for the device to find a signal. If this does not work, set the GPS mode to "Normal" and change the interface setting to something besides "RTCM."
3. Turn on the Track Log feature if you cannot view your tracks during travel. Go to the "Tracks" page, then highlight "ON." Press the thumb stick in to turn on the feature.
4. Activate the MetroGuide map data if you cannot view points of interest or roads. Go to the "Map Setup" page and select the "Map" option to activate the check box. This turns on the feature.
5. Highlight the on-screen "X" button in the upper right corner of the screen if you cannot exit the page. Press the thumb stick in to close the page.
6. Access the "Map Setup" page and change the map's scale if you cannot easily view the map page, or it seems too cluttered.
7. Contact Garmin Technical Support (see Resources) if the problem continues.
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