TRAMsoft GmbH - GARMIN eTrex Summit HC (english)

Hand held GPS receiver with high-sensitive MediaTech antenna, large, easy to read color display, integrated world and Europe/Africa map, electronic compass, barometrical altimeter plus USB interface.

The GARMIN eTrex Summit HC is very easy to use thanks to its click stick and user friendly, graphical interface. It supports multiple languages, has an integrated world map (overview) plus a base map of Europe, Africa and the near East. Besides the GPS receiver, the eTrex Summit HC has an electronic compass and a barometrical altimeter. In addition, the Summit HC is equipped with 24 MB memory to store even more detailed information, such as local roads, restaurants and points of interest. The high-sensitive MediaTech antenna provides navigation information outdoors, in a car, in a train or even in an airplane (see MapSource examples). The built-in USB interface supports data exchange with a PC.

Comparison of the models of the eTrex H series:

All models provide similar functions; these are the main differences:

Feature / Model	eTrex H	Venture HC	Summit HC	Legend HCx	Vista HCx
Interface to PC	serial	USB	USB	USB	USB
Shows map	-	YES	YES	YES	YES
Electronic compass, barometrical altimeter	-	-	YES	-	YES
Slot for µSD memory card	-	-	-	YES	YES
Automatic route calculation	-	-	-	YES	YES
Price	CHF 98	from CHF 158	from CHF 198	discontinued	from CHF 228
Price	EUR 76	from EUR 122	from EUR 153	discontinued	from EUR 176

Contents: Features - Overview - Main Pages - Prices - Options - Downloads - Order

Features:

Portable, robust, to be operated with one hand (buttons are located ergonomically on each side of the unit)
Large, easy to read color display with background illumination (176x220 pixels)
Easy to use thanks to its click stick and user friendly, graphical interface
Multilingual user interface in Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish
Integrated 12 channel GPS receiver with built-in high-sensitive MediaTech antenna
Integrated world map (overview) with countries of all continents including major cities
Integrated base map of Europe, Africa and the near East with countries, waters, towns, highways, major roads and city maps. Navigational information are available for the following countries: country list
24 MB built-in memory to store additional, even more detailed maps with roads, crossings and addresses of restaurants, public buildings, points of interest etc. from a PC.
Electronic compass to check heading while not moving¹ (can be turned off so safe power, accuracy ±5°, resolution ±1°)
Barometrical altimeter for precise elevation recording², accuracy ±3 m (10 feet), resolution ±30 cm (1 foot)
Powered by batteries (2x AA, last about 14 h), by USB cable from a computer (connection cable included in package) or by an external 12 V power source, e.g. from a car's cigarette lighter (power cord available as an option)
Short time to first fix (TTFF³: approx. 15 seconds after a warm start, meaning there are valid coordinates of the satellites available, or approx. 45 seconds after a cold start, meaning there are no valid coordinates of the satellites available)
Supports more than 100 different datum (coordinate systems)
Supports various display formats include the Swiss Grid (CH-1903)
Firmware stored in Flash-Memory, can be updated by the user
Operating temperatures -15 .. 70°C (5° .. 158°F)
USB interface (connection cable included)
Dimensions: 105x55x31 mm (4.14x2.15x1.21 inches)
Weight: 100 g (3.5 ounces, without batteries)
Water resistant up to approx. 3 feet (1 meter) for about 30 minutes

Remarks:

¹) In order to check the heading with a GPS, a minimal movement with a speed of at least 5..8 km/h (3..5 mi/h) is required. Where no movement is not possible, a compass is needed.
²) Even though a GPS provides accurate elevation information, the value slightly varies continuously. A barometrical altimeter is therefore more accurate, especially when summarizing elevation changes.
³) TTFF: Time To First Fix, time until the first information about the current position is acquired.

Information for navigation:

Stores up to 500 waypoints with name (up to 14 characters), icon (choice of 180 symbols) and coordinates
Stores up to 50 reversible routes with up to 250 waypoints per route
World map with zoom function in the range of 800 km to 5 m (500 mi to 20 ft)
Information on the map displayed in 5 levels of details
Find waypoints, favorites, cities and exits
Extended search function for points of interest, addresses and intersections, if there is a MapSource map available in memory. These maps require a Windows PC plus a connection cable and are available as options, see MapSource.
Current position (longitude, latitude, altitude)
Current accuracy of the position information
Current time
Current bearing
Current, average and maximum speed
Trip duration and distance (Odometer)
Records the travelled path (track), capacity 10'000 track points
Stores 10 travelled routes (tracks) with up to 500 track points for each track
Proximity alarms
Supports metric and U.S. units

Additional features:

Air pressure trend
Calendar
Stop watch
Calculator
Time of sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, current phase of the moon, constellation sun-earth-moon
Various games

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GARMIN eTrex Summit HC overview:

Buttons and connectors of the GARMIN eTrex Summit HC

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Main pages of the GARMIN eTrex Summit HC:

Note: The images below show the display of the eTrex Summit HC. Many of the pages are configurable, the pictures are just examples. For the data fields, there is a choice of 34 different values, see selection.

Main Menu	Satellites	Map	Navigation

Satellites status information Trip computer settings Save current location as waypoint Find waypoints, favorites, cities and exits (extended search functions with MapSource) Manage travelled pathes (tracks) Manage routes Graphical representation "highway" System setup Proximity alarms Calendar Calculator Stop watch Constellation Earth/Sun/Moon Time information for hunting and fishing Games	Accuracy of current position information Current position (coordinates) Constellation of the satellites Strength of satellites' signals	Current elevation Current time of day Map with current position For each data field, you can choose from 34 different values.¹) You can chose to show no, 1, 2, 3 or 4 data fields. You can also chose to show navigational directions when a route is active.	Current speed Distance to next turn Current time of day Distance from route Compass ring with bearing to next turn For each data field, you can choose from 34 different values.¹) You can chose to show 2, 3 or 4 data fields.

Trip Computer (small numbers)	Trip Computer (big numbers)	Route	Sun & Moon

Travelled trip distance Maximum speed Moving time Average speed (moving time only) Stopped time Average speed (total time) Current elevation Accumulated travelled distance (Odometer) For each data field, you can choose from 34 different values.¹)	Travelled trip distance Current speed Moving time For each data field, you can choose from 34 different values.¹)	Navigation direction Map with current position and planned route as direct line between waypoints	Date and time of the constellation shown Position of the constellation shown Time of sunrise Time of sunset Time of moonrise Time of moonset Phase of the moon Constellation of sun/earth/moon Controls for constellation animation (time step 1 hour, 1 day, stop)

	Elevation	Jumpmaster

	Total ascend Maximum elevation Elevation profile with selected point Date and time of the selected point Current elevation For each data field, you can choose from 34 different values.¹)	Type of jump Location where landing should occur Drop altitude above ground Horizontal distance traveled by due to aircraft speed Course to drop off point Setting for the winds at various altitudes Constants Directions to drop off point

Data fields on pages with user selectable data fields:

For each data field, you can choose one from the following 34 values.
You can configure the device to show values in english or metric units.

No	Name	Explanation
1	Accuracy GPS	The current accuracy of your GPS determined position.
2	Bearing	The compass direction from a position to a destination measured to the nearest degree; also called an azimuth. In a GPS receiver, bearing usually refers to the direction to a waypoint.
3	Course	The direction from the beginning landmark of a course to its destination (measured in degrees, radians, or mils) or the direction from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in the route segment.
4	Distance to next	Current distance to the next waypoint or turn.
5	Distance to destination	Current distance to the final destination.
6	ETA at next	Estimated arrival time at the next turn.
7	ETA at destination	Estimated arrival time at the final destination.
8	Elevation	Current altitude above sea level.
9	Glide ratio	The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance.
10	Glide ratio to destination	The glide ratio required to descend from your current position and elevation to the destination's elevation.
11	Heading	The direction in which you are currently moving.
12	Odometer	Total distance travelled since last reset*).
13	Off Course	The distance you are off the desired course.
14	Pointer	Arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route.
15	Speed	Current speed.
16	Speed - Maximum	Maximum speed since last reset*).
17	Speed - Moving Avg.	Average speed without the time with no motion since the last reset*).
18	Speed - Overall Avg.	Average speed including the time with no motion since the last reset*).
19	Sunrise	Time of sunrise at the current position.
20	Sunset	Time of sunset at the current position.
21	Time To Destination	Estimated travel time to the final destination.
22	Time To Next	Estimated travel time to the next waypoint (turn, crossing etc.).
23	Time of Day	Current time.
24	To Course	Direction to the planned course.
25	Trip Odometer	Travelled distance since last reset*).
26	Trip Time - Moving	Time with motion since last reset*).
27	Trip Time - Stopped	Time without motion since last reset*).
28	Trip Time - Total	Total time since last reset*).
29	Turn	The direction of and the distance to the next turn on a route.
30	Velocity Made Good	The rate of closure to the destination, based upon your current speed and course.
31	Vertical Speed	Current ascending or descending speed.
32	Vertical Speed To Dest	The measurement of your rate of ascent to a predetermined elevation.
33	Waypoint At Dest	Name of the waypoint at the final destination.
34	Waypoint At Next	Name of the next waypoint.

*) You may reset the trip-counters, the Odometer and the Maximum Speed separately.

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Prices: (While supply lasts)

GARMIN eTrex Summit HC	CHF 198	\|	EUR 153
the package includes the following items: GARMIN eTrex Summit HC Auxiliary mount adapter for standard eTrex mounting kits (car/handlebar mounting kit) Wrist strap USB cable for data exchange with PC Software MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager (supports data exchange between GPS device and a PC, but has no transferable maps) Operating instructions in English, French, German and Italian We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

GARMIN eTrex Summit HC plus CDrom Topo Switzerland Full	CHF 498	\|	EUR 384
the package includes the following items: Everything listed above under GARMIN eTrex Summit HC Topographic Swiss map on CDrom (full coverage) [examples and details] We will install the most recent version of the firmware available at the time of shipment We configure the GPS before shipping, so it comes ready to use

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Options:

USB cable for data exchange and power supply (One such cable is included)	CHF 19	\|	EUR 15	[Picture and details]
Power cord for car cigarette lighter	CHF 56	\|	EUR 43	[Picture and details]
Power supply	CHF 29	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
Holster with carabiner	CHF 29	\|	EUR 22	[Picture and details]
Belt clip	CHF 27	\|	EUR 21	[Picture and details]
Retractable lanyard	CHF 39	\|	EUR 30	[Picture and details]
Mounting kit for handlebar	CHF 27	\|	EUR 21	[Picture and details]
Mounting adapter for larger handlebars (25..32 mm)	CHF 17	\|	EUR 13	[Picture and details]
Mounting kit with suction cup for windshields in cars etc.	CHF 49	\|	EUR 38	[Picture and details]
Mounting kit for dashboard	CHF 35	\|	EUR 27	[Picture and details]
Adhesive base for dashboard mounting kit to use it in a second vehicle	CHF 22	\|	EUR 17	[Picture and details]
Removable base for seemless switching between multiple vehicles	CHF 49	\|	EUR 38	[Picture and details]

All options for the GARMIN eTrex Summit HC in detail.

MapSource, various DVDs and CDroms with topographic and street maps (computer and cable required to transfer maps to the GPS).

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Downloads:

Here we provide additional documentation and software updates related to the eTrex Summit HC.

Owners manual: (as PDF document)
- English (1.1 MB)
- German (1.2 MB)
- French (1.2 MB)
- Italian (1.2 MB)
Quick reference guide: (as PDF document)
- English (475 kB)
- German (460 kB)
- French (514 kB)
- Italian (440 kB)
Firmware Upgrade V3.30 (Self-extracting ZIP-file, requires a PC and a connection cable, 3.4 MB)
List of changes made with Firmware Upgrades

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