Garmin Foretrex 401 Support Question
Garmin Foretrex 401 Support Question
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Question posted by richardsonsteven on October 5th, 2018
Broken Pin Mount For Wrist Strap
anyone know of any replacement bottom covers or have an out of the box idea of how to fix it
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Related Garmin Foretrex 401 Manual Pages
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual) - Page 2
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field of or above any functions requiring prolonged use voice prompts when possible. Battery Warnings
Your GPS unit uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not mount in a safe manner. Warning: This product, its packaging, and its components glove box.
Important Safety and Product Information
Warnings
Failure to avoid the following warnings also apply:
In addition...
Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual) - Page 3
...reasonable cost. This product does not contain any interference received, including interference that is encouraged to try to provide...certain electronics. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit.
• Consult the dealer or an ... the suction cup mount on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Perchlorate Material: Replaceable coin cell batteries may apply...
Bike Mount Instructions (Multilingual) - Page 2
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3. Make sure the screen is positioned for product warnings and other important information. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for easy viewing. Bike Mount Kit • Bike mount • Cable ties (2) Installation You can be facing toward the front of your handlebars. Without cable ties, the bike...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... i Manual Conventions i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories ii Foretrex® Features ii
Getting Started 1 Buttons 2 Installing Batteries 2 Turning On Your Foretrex........... 3 Acquiring GPS Satellite
Signals 3 Using the Backlight 3
Using the Main Pages......... 4 Map... 13 Data Field Options 15
Timer 20 Timer Options 20
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual - Page 6
Introduction
GPS 21 Setting GPS Mode 21 Satellite Reception 21 Signal Strength 21 Sky View 21
Appendix 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401.......... 22 Wireless Data Transfers........... 23 Connecting Your Foretrex
to a Computer 24 Jumpmaster 25 Storing the Foretrex 25 Battery Information 25 Optimizing Battery Life 26 Resetting the Foretrex 26
Clearing User Data 26 Replacing the Wristband...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... the backlight stays on. Getting Started
2.
When satellites are prompted to turn the Foretrex on , press and quickly release . Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual Note: Remove the batteries when you must acquire GPS signals.
1.
The first time you turn on your Foretrex you remove the batteries, stored data is on . Turn on for several months...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
...Page
The compass page guides you maintain a higher speed, such as traveling in the 401) is similar to ensure maximum accuracy. If you to determine your destination by default... compass (used in automobile, the compass uses GPS signals to your direction.
Select CALIBRATE.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
To calibrate the electric compass: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...line.
• ALTIMETER-turn auto calibration on or off . You can also select bearing or course for the GPS mode, the beeper, the battery, the language, and the interface. Select units of measurement for distance/speed,... and turn auto zoom off or on and off .
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual See page 20.
• DISPLAY-adjust backlight and display contrast.
• UNITS-set timer ...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... descriptions.
*Only available on the Foretrex 401.
The calibrated current pressure. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
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GPS-view the satellite signal strength or the satellite sky view.
The average vertical distance of ascent. BEARING
The direction from your current location to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly. JUMPMASTER-enter the...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
..., based upon the distance between second-bysecond position readings. Time of day based on your GPS position. Settings
Data Field ODOMETER
OFF COURSE
OVER'L SPD (overall speed) SPEED STOP TIME
... from the original course (path of sunrise based on your GPS position. The total elevation distance ascended.
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Data Field SUNRISE SUNSET TIME
TO COURSE
TOT ASCENT...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 21 Sky view shows the location of the satellites from the main menu.
Select the mode you are receiving a signal. White bars indicate that the Foretrex is tracking that the Foretrex is still collecting data. Solid bars...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... send a route: 1. Select the waypoint you want to send.
3. From the track menu, select OPTIONS > SEND. To send a waypoint: 1.
Wireless Data Transfers
The Foretrex 401 can send and receive waypoints, routes, and tracks wirelessly from a compatible Garmin device.
From the waypoint menu, select OPTIONS > SEND. Appendix
To send a track: 1. Select the track you...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... do not delete it to your computer with a USB cable. Your Foretrex memory contains important system files that should not be found in My Computer ... If you are not sure about the purpose of the Foretrex (under the weather cap).
2.
Select YES to enter ...the larger end of most USB mass storage devices.
1. Note: The Foretrex is a common limitation of the USB cable to an available USB port...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... the screws (2) on the extension strap.
2. Adjust as necessary. Blot dry, then air dry. Do not machine wash.
Cleaning the Unit and Wristband
The Foretrex is facing up.
4. Appendix
Replacing the Wristband
1. The wristband should be hand washed with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual 27 Align the loops...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
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Performance Receiver: more than 12 channels,
high-sensitivity
Acquisition Times: < 1 second (warm start) < 33 seconds (cold start) < 36 seconds (Autolocate)
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's...alkaline or NiMH)
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical*
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 60°C)*
*The temperature rating of the Foretrex may exceed the usable ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
...to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Appendix
FCC Compliance
This...Standard RSS-310.
These limits are designed to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by
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turning...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... sensor 22 compass
calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24
F files
adding 24 transferring 23
G Garmin Product Support
i GPS
acquiring signals 3 mode 21
Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Index
modes 15 reception 21 sky view 21 GSC 10 16, 22
H heart rate monitor 22
L language 14
M main menu 7
options...
Owner's Manual - Page 38
..., 13 tracks navigating 10 recording 10 trip computer options 13 page 7
U USB, connecting 24
W waypoints
editing 8 marking 8 navigating 8 wireless transfer 23 wristband cleaning 27 extender strap 27 replacing 27
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Foretrex 301/401 Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
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up on your Foretrex you must acquire GPS signals.
1.
Foretrex 301/401 Quick Start Manual
Acquiring satellite signals can find your location.
Battery Information
The Foretrex® operates on . The first time you turn the Foretrex on two AAA batteries. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
Before the Foretrex can take a few minutes.
Replace the battery cover. The flashes...
Quick Start Manual - Page 11
..., and routes on Mac computers. Wireless Data Transfers
The Foretrex 401 can be found in My Computer on your Foretrex can send and receive waypoints, routes, and tracks wirelessly from a compatible Garmin device.
Your Foretrex appears as a mounted volume on your computer.
3. To receive data: 1. When connected, a "RECEIVING DATA" message appears.
From the main menu, select
TRACKS...
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