A video showing how to download the heysen trail gps files. Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex. Replaced by the garmin etrex 20 deep foliage, nor canyons faze this rugged etrex legend hcx. Mapsource software necessary to upload maps can be downloaded from the garmin website. My display says sw missing i have tried using the update software and no luck, im currently using a usb data cable which worked fine for the first week but now i have nothing. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with. To check the current firmware version goto menusetup system, then press the menufind button the. For a leisurely ride through town or a commute to work, these are the perfect devices to have when it comes to mapping out your ride.
To get the most from your new etrex legend, take time to read through this owners manual in order to understand all of the operating features. Here are some of our favorite tips to get the most out of your garmin etrex legend hcx gps with easygps and expertgps, our fullfeatured mapping software if youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your garmin etrex legend hcx easygps calculates the area of any garmin gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your. The etrex vista hcx and legend hcx are equipped with a microsd data card slot. Garmin etrex legend troubleshooting questions answered. Im pretty sure they were translated using the rosetta stone, by a guy fluent in mayan. Click on download and choose to save the file to your computer. If youre a geocacher, easygps lets you download geocaching gpx and loc files directly to your garmin etrex legend hcx. Advanced geocaching and mapping software with topo maps and aerial photos.
I have a basic etrex yellow and have the same problem but cant use the reset options. In this near realtime video i talk through the taking apart of my garmin etrex legend gps which i use for geocaching, it developed a fault with the lcd screen being corrupt on occasions this. Garmin 12v lighter adapter for gps 73, gpsmap 6264 series, gpsmap 78 series, oregon, dakota, delta, etrex 10, etrex 20, etrex 30, astro 320, colorado, approach and montanamonterra series. Garmin etrex legend hcx gps mount and online sales of gps mounts, ram mounts, antennas, cables, mapping software, and covers. Garmin etrex legend hcx if this is the cadillac of gps, i cant wait until theres a lexus on the market. Connect your garmin legend to your pc and it will notify you that your gps is ready for download. It would be better if it came equipped with more trail maps included, but the mico sd slot allows you to add content easily. Discover hidden garmin etrex legend hcx tricks youre. This particular units rubber band is starting to separate at the top, an issue with etrex legend hcx garmin series but is not. Gps smartwatch featuring builtin sports apps, contactless payments, music and allday health monitoring. Communicator plugin is properly installed and up to date, version 2. Use garmins webupdater software for mac or windows systems to upgrade the firmware.
Garmin is not responsible for failed downloads of operating software to the gps and factory resetting the gps unit will fall under our flat rate repair policy. Putting topo maps on a garmin etrex legend hcx getting. You should see the name of your gps device next to the usb device option on the updater program window. Like the etrex legend hcx dtrex the etrex series, legend hcx is lightweight and compact the perfect size for all your travels. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the unit. This etrex hit the scene a few months ago, and has been making a big splash ever since. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed. When you have downloaded this software open it up and run the programme. Ram mount ramholga16u cradle holder for garmin etrex legend c, legend cx, legend hcx, venture cx, venture hc, vista c, vista cx and vista hcx black 3. Heres garmin etrex legend hcx usb of them something strange going on. Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting.
If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device. Free gps software for your garmin etrex legend hcx easygps. Tinpec usb pc data cable for garmin geko 201,301, etrex serielsbut not legend c,golflogix gps receivers,golflogix golf gps. Expertgps mapping software works with these garmin etrex handheld gps. How to load a gpx file onto a handheld garmin etrex older. Use easygps to back up and organize your gps data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your gps for your next hike or geocaching adventure. The garmin etrex legend hcx is fully supported in expertgps map software. How does one download mapsource software on an etrex legend to upload topo maps. Gps city will show you how to reset your garmin etrex series gps back to factory default settings. Potential purchasers could consider alternatives of venture cx and vista cx. Actively explore new places every day with these gpsenabled bike computers.
Just got a garmin legend hcx, ive been trying to put ibycus topo on but cant make any progress past downloading the torrent. Gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps expertgps. Track names on the garmin etrex legend hcx can contain up to 14 characters. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with memory card. Note that map name mapname option should not exceed 8 characters, otherwise the map will be silently ignored. Often i have had to reinstall the latest plugin from garmin before it is detected on send to gps however now whatever i do i get these messages. Water resistant, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water. If the transfer is interrupted, turn off the gps and then turn it back on. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your garmin etrex gps. Menu menu setup entr system entr menu software version entr 2. This model has been superseded by the new garmin etrex 20 update.
Back up all wanted gps data using basecamp or mapsource as a precaution before starting. The brightlycolored etrex legend combines all of the intuitive, userfriendly features of the etrex series with a full basemap of the americas, the atlantic or the pacific and 8 megabyges mb of internal memory for storing optional maps. Saved tracklogs on the garmin etrex legend hcx can have up to 750 trackpoints. This program enables the user to create, edit and view waypoints, tracks and routes on a computer and transfer them to gps devices including the legend. Select the usb device option, then click on ok on the updater program window to start the data transfer. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your garmin etrex legend hcx gps and your windows. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. Like the rest of the etrex series, legend hcx is lightweight and compact the perfect size for all your travels.
Locate the card slot at the upperleft edge of the battery tray, and slide the card into. The garmin etrex legend hcx provides automatic route calculation and visual guidance. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld gps buyers guide or our garmin handheld gps comparison chart. Easygps calculates the area of any garmin gps track or route, making it a perfect tool for calculating acreage on your farm, ranch, or business. The legend hcx, which runs for up to 25 hours on a pair of aa batteries not included, measures 2. The garmin etrex legend hcx is a great handheld gps for the hiker. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software. This gps is not for you if you are not very savvy with gadgets. And, with legend s 8 mb of memory, you can add even more map detail with data from garmin s entire line of mapsource mapping products. Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express garmin pros marine software updates onehelm shop all sales. How can i tell how much map memory is in use on the gps. Its no surprise that this crew of course loved the highsensitivity waasenabled gps receiver this legend has. Adding maps is easier than ever with the garmin etrex legend hcxs microsd card slot.
Tramsoft garmin etrex legend hcx firmware upgrades english. Go to the website and download the free software you will need to download the 162mb map to your garmin legend hcx. Similar to the etrex legend cx, this handheld navigator also has a bright color screen, microsd card slot and automatic routing for wherever adventure takes you. Its highsensitivity receiver holds a gps signal in the toughest environments. Find the etrex comparison table and the units at gpscentral.
How can i tell what version of firmware is in my garmin etrex legend hcx. Garmin etrex legend hcx handheld for sale online ebay. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Manual name revision revision date part number action. The introduction section provides fcc and safety information and the table of contents. Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microsd cards with mapsource data for your. Yes the etrex will do everything, in fact it does too much. Page 1 page 2 page 3 about this manual page 4 page 5 warnings and precautions page 6 software. Garmin etrex gps comparison differnces between etrex gps. We have 2 garmin etrex legend hcx manuals available for free pdf download. This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select garmin units. Compare all etrex gps unit etrex h, venture, summit, vista, legendhcx, vista hcx, 10, 20 and 30 and see how they changed over the year. Gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop.
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