Foretrex™ 201
personal navigator®
owner’s manual
© Copyright 2004–2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street,
Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. 913/397.8200
Fax. 913/397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle,
Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K.
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Fax. 44/0870.8501251
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February 2006
Part Number 190-00353-00 Rev. B
Printed in Taiwan
Thank you for choosing the Garmin Foretrex 201. To get the most from your new
Foretrex 201, read through the Quick Start Guide first, then this Owner’s Manual to under-
stand all of the operating features.
The Quick Start Guide describes the process of navigating the Main Pages and the Option
Menus, along with some basic unit operations to familiarize you with your new Foretrex
201 right out of the box. Read the Quick Start Guide first.
This Owner’s Manual describes the Main Pages of the Foretrex 201 and their options in
detail. While the Owner’s Manual provides some direction on how to select and change
items, its main intention is to describe each Main Page, Option Menu, and feature in detail.
This manual is organized into the following sections:
The Introduction section provides FCC, safety, warranty, and product registration
information, as well as the Table of Contents.
The Overview section provides basic information about the Foretrex 201.
The Main Pages section provides information on each of the six Main Pages, listed in
the same order as viewed on the unit. The section for each Page provides an overview that
discusses the page, how it functions, and step-by-step instructions for using the page and its
features.
The Appendix includes additional information about the Foretrex 201
The Index provides keywords and the pages on which they appear.
Introduction
About This Manual
Standard Package Contents:
1 Foretrex 201 Unit
1 Strap Extension
1 Wrist Strap
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Quick Start Guide
1 Cradle for AC and PC connection
1 AC Charging Cable
1 PC Interface Cable
Check to see that your package in-
cludes the items listed above. If any parts
are missing, contact your Garmin dealer
immediately.
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Introduction
FCC Compliance
Compliance, License, and
Warranty Information
The Foretrex 201 complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations and with Canadian
RSS-210 and ICES-003 for Class B digital devices. Operation of this device is subject to the
following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de-
vice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause
harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
• Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver’s
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
circuit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The Foretrex 201 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could
result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to
operate this device.
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Software License Agreement
BY USING THE Foretrex 201, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDI-
TIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”)
in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United
States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge
that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin
and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree
not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Soft-
ware. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export
control laws of the United States of America.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today!
Have the serial number of your Foretrex 201 handy and connect to our Web site
(www.Garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Also, be sure to
record your serial number in the area provided to the left.
Introduction
Compliance, License, and
Warranty Information
Serial Number
Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost,
stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original
sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside
the manual. The 8-digit number is located on the back of
the unit under the wrist strap
Serial Number:
NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin
product purchase, we invite you to re-register using our
NEW on-line system. Many services provided by our new
product registration system are now being automated and
re-registering your purchase ensures you the best possible
support from Garmin.
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Introduction
Limited Warranty
Compliance, License, and
Warranty Information
This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option
repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be
responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUD-
ING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WAR-
RANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL Rights, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE,
MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PROD-
UCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full
refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
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Products sold through on-line auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers
from Garmin. On-line auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To
obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer
is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased
through an on-line auction.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer. Or call Garmin
Product Support at one of the numbers shown below, for shipping instructions and an RMA
tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly
written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges pre-
paid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required
as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A.
Tel. 913/397.8200
Fax. 913/397.8282
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9AQ U.K.
Tel. 44/1794.519944
Fax. 44/1794.519222
The Garmin Foretrex 201 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a
problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs.
The Foretrex 201 is sealed shut. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the
unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equip-
ment.
Introduction
Compliance, License, and
Warranty Information
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Introduction
Safety Information
Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: If you choose to use the Foretrex 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility
of the owner/operator of the Foretrex 201 to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause
damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the Foretrex 201 over
airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with
it in an accident or collision.
WARNING: If you choose to use the Foretrex 201 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of
the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance
of all driving conditions at all times, and never become distracted by the Foretrex 201 to
the exclusion of safe operating practices. It is unsafe to operate the Foretrex 201 while you
are driving. Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an Foretrex 201 to pay full
attention to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could
result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury.
CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT
BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION,
DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.
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