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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Garmin Foretrex 401. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Garmin Foretrex 401 o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Garmin Foretrex 401 se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Garmin Foretrex 401, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Garmin Foretrex 401 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Garmin Foretrex 401
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Garmin Foretrex 401
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Garmin Foretrex 401
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Garmin Foretrex 401 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Garmin Foretrex 401 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Garmin en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Garmin Foretrex 401, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Garmin Foretrex 401, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Garmin Foretrex 401. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    foretrex ® 301 and 401 owner ’ s manual PERSONAL NA VIGA T OR ®[...]

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    © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA T el. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK T el. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +4[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual i Introduction Introduction See the Important Safety and Pr oduct Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “press” something, use the buttons on the unit. Press to “select” something in a list, and then press en[...]

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    ii Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Introduction Foretrex ® Features Features Foretrex 301 Foretrex 401 Altimeter No Y es Barometer No Y es Cadence (optional accessory required) No Y es Electronic compass No Y es Heart rate (optional accessory required) No Y es T imer Y es Y es W aterproof Y es Y es Wireless transfer No Y es Optional Accessories[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction T able of Contents Introduction .......................... i Manual Conventions .................... i Product Registration .................... i Contact Garmin ........................... i Optional Accessories .................. ii Foretrex ® Features ..................... ii Getting Started .[...]

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    iv Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Introduction GPS .................................... 21 Setting GPS Mode ................... 21 Satellite Reception................... 21 Signal Strength ........................ 21 Sky View .................................. 21 Appendix ........................... 22 Pairing the Foretrex 401 .......... 22 Wir[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started Mini-USB (under weather cap) page/goto enter/mark up/down GPS antenna Power/ backlight Battery cover (serial number inside)[...]

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    2 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started Buttons power Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on and off. Press to turn the backlight on and off. page/goto Press to view and navigate through the menus. Press to exit a menu or a page. Press and hold to navigate to a specic destination or waypoint. enter/mark Press to select options and t[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started NOTE: Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the Foretrex for several months. When you remove the batteries, stored data is not lost. T urning On Y our Foretrex Press and hold to turn the Foretrex on. The rst time you turn on your Foretrex you are prompted to choose a language. Acqui[...]

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    4 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages All of the information needed to operate the Foretrex is found on the following ve main pages: the map page, the compass page, the elevation page (401 only), the trip computer page, and the main menu. Press the page button to navigate through the main pages. Press ent[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 5 Using the Main Pages Map Page Map page Heading indicator Position icon Y our position on the map is represented by . As you travel, the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). W aypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. NOTE: Press to zoom out or to zoom in. The Foretrex automatically rota[...]

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    6 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages The total distance between the two points and the estimated travel time appears at the bottom of the page. Compass Page The compass page guides you to your destination by displaying a compass and a bearing pointer . When you are navigating to a specic location, the compass page displays t[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 7 Using the Main Pages Elevation Page (401 only) The elevation page shows your elevation. Press to zoom out or to zoom in. T o calibrate the barometric altimeter: NOTE: The barometric altimeter is available only on the Foretrex 401. 1. From the main menu, select SET UP > AL TIMETER > CALIBRA TE . 2. Follow t[...]

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    8 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual W aypoints, T racks, and Routes W aypoints, T racks, and Routes W aypoints W aypoints are locations you record and store in the Foretrex. 1. Press and hold mark . 2. Select OK . T o navigate to a waypoint: 1. Press and hold goto . 2. Select the waypoint from the list. Editing W aypoints W aypoint page After you [...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 9 W aypoints, T racks, and Routes T o change the symbol: 1. From the waypoint page, select the waypoint symbol. 2. Select a new symbol from the list. T o change the name: 1. From the waypoint page, select the name. The EDIT W A YPOINT NAME page appears. 2. Press enter to access the character menu. Select a charact[...]

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    10 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual W aypoints, T racks, and Routes Hunt and Fish The hunting and shing almanac provides the predicted best dates and times for hunting and shing at your current location. T o view the hunt and sh page: 1. From the main menu, select > W A YPOINTS > LIST ALL . 2. Select the waypoint you want to view .[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 W aypoints, T racks, and Routes T o clear current track: From the tracks menu, select CLEAR TRACK > YES . T o navigate to a saved track: 1. From the tracks menu, select LIST SA VED . 2. Select the track. 3. Select NA VIGA TE . Creating and Navigating Routes 1. From the main menu, select ROUTES > CREA TE [...]

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    12 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Settings Settings Map Menu Options On the map page, press enter to access the map menu. P AN TRACK LOG —use to pan. Move the pointer to any point along the track. Press enter to go to a waypoint, mark a waypoint, or zoom in or out. CLEAR TRACK LOG —delete the recorded track log. MEASURE DIST ANCE —measure[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 13 Settings CHANGE FIELDS —change the data elds on the compass page. See page 15 for more information on changing data elds. Elevation Menu Options On the elevation page, press enter to access the elevation menu. PLOT — select to plot over time or distance. ZOOM —select to change the elevation scale. V[...]

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    14 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Settings TIME —select a 12-hour or 24-hour format, and the time zone for your location. Select YES to use daylight saving time, NO to ignore it, or AUTO to automatically turn daylight saving time on and off. Select YES to use automatic time zones, NO change the time zone manually , or AUTO to automatically up[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 15 Settings RESET —reset trip data, delete all waypoints, or restore to factory defaults. ABOUT FORETREX —view the version software and the GPS software version. CONNECT —connect to compatible Garmin devices, compatible accessories, or receive data wirelessly . GPS —view the satellite signal strength or th[...]

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    16 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Settings Data Field Description CADENCE* (GSC ™ 10 required) Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. COURSE The direction from your starting location to a destination. ELEV A TION The altitude above or below sea level. FINAL DEST (destination) The last waypoint on your route. FINAL DIST (distance)[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 17 Settings Data Field Description MAX ASCENT* The maximum ascent rate in feet/meter per minute. MAX DESCNT* (maximum descent) The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. MAX ELEVTN (maximum elevation) The highest elevation reached. MAX SPEED The maximum speed. MIN ELEVTN (minimum elevation) The lowest elev[...]

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    18 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Settings Data Field Description ODOMETER A running tally of distance traveled, based upon the distance between second-by- second position readings. OFF COURSE The distance (left or right) you are from the original course (path of travel). OVER’L SPD (overall speed) Y our average speed. SPEED Display rate of c[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 19 Settings Data Field Description TOT DESCNT (total descent) The total elevation distance descended. TOT AL TIME A running tally of time since the last reset. TRIP ODOM (odometer) A running tally of distance traveled since last the reset. TURN The angle difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destinat[...]

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    20 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual T imer T imer The timer page is not one of the default main pages. T o display the timer: 1. From the main menu, select SETUP > TIMER . 2. Select SHOW TIMER P AGE? > YES . T o set the timer: 1. From the main menu, select SETUP > TIMER . 2. Select COUNT DOWN FROM . 3. Select a time increment from the me[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 21 GPS GPS Setting GPS Mode 1. From the main menu, select SETUP > SYSTEM > GPS MODE . 2. Select the mode you want, or select OFF to use the Foretrex indoors. Satellite Reception The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy , satellite locations, and signal strength. Signal Strength T o view t[...]

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    22 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Appendix Pairing the Foretrex 401 NOTE: The Foretrex 301 does not have pairing capability . The Foretrex 401 can be used with an optional Garmin heart rate monitor to display your heart rate. It can also be used with an optional Garmin cadence bike sensor (GSC 10) to display your pedaling cadence. Pair[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 23 Appendix Wireless Data T ransfers The Foretrex 401 can send and receive waypoints, routes, and tracks wirelessly from a compatible Garmin device. T o receive data: 1. From the main menu, select CONNECT > RECEIVE WIRELESSL Y . 2. A “CONNECTING” message appears. When connected, a “RECEIVING DA T A” mes[...]

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    24 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Connecting Y our Foretrex to a Computer Y ou can use the Foretrex as a USB mass storage device by connecting it to your computer with a USB cable. NOTE: The Foretrex is not compatible with W indows ® 95, 98, Me, or NT . It is also not compatible with Mac ® OS 10.3 and earlier . This is a common limit[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 25 Appendix Jumpmaster Jumpmaster is an accessory designed for experienced skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge of a group of skydivers coordinating a group or cargo drop. From the main menu, select JUMPMASTER . For more information on Jumpmaster go to www .garmin.com/manuals /eT rexV ista_Jumpmaste[...]

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    26 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Optimizing Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. Consider the following suggestions to maximize battery life: Excessive use of the backlight will signicantly decrease battery life. Select a shorter backlight timeout ( page 3 ). T urn tones off if not ne[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 27 Appendix Replacing the Wristband 1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws (2) on the back of the unit. Screw Screw hole Screw Screw hole 2. Remove the old wristband. 3. Align the loops of the new wristband with the screw holes on the back of the unit. Make sure that the Garmin logo is facing up. 4.[...]

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    28 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Appendix Specications Physical Size : W × H × D: 2.93 × 0.89 × 1.65 in. (74.5 × 22.5 × 42 mm) W eight (with wristband): 2.26 oz. (64 g) without batteries Display : W × H: 1.44 × 0.92 in. (23.368 × 36.576 mm) 100 × 64 pixels Case : Rugged, waterproof to IPX7 T emperature Range : From -4°F to 140°F[...]

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    Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 29 Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE FORETREX, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary exec[...]

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    30 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual Appendix FCC Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This e[...]

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    Index Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual 31 Index A accessories ii, 22 altimeter 7, 14 B backlight 3 barometric altimeter 7, 14 battery 2 life 26 type 25 buttons 2 C cadence sensor 22 compass calibrating 6 options 12 page 6 connecting computer 24 unit to unit 24 contacting Garmin i custom data elds 15 D data, transferring 23 data elds 15 chan[...]

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    Index 32 Foretrex 301/401 Owner ’s Manual R resetting the unit 26 routes creating 1 1 navigating 1 1 S satellite signals 3, 21 sensors 22 serial number 1 specications 28 storing 25 T time 14 timer options 20 setting 12, 13 tracks navigating 10 recording 10 trip computer options 13 page 7 U USB, connecting 24 W waypoints editing 8 marking 8 nav[...]

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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www .garmin.com . © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshir[...]