Few pointers for you: 1. Make sure the tracklog is set for "time" and recording at 1sec interval 2. In "Setup", select "Map" and then change the screen to the "Map Setup - tracks" page. Set the "Track Points" value to 10001. This will make sure you can see the full 3 hours ish of 1 sec points on the screen. Useful if you are out mapping for a long morning etc. Setting this value has no impact on what is recoded to the SD card. 3. From "Setup", "System", set WASS/EGNOS to on and make sure the correct type of battery is selected. 2500mAh or better rechargeable batteries are best.
For maps, I'd suggest downloading the UK dataset (routable version) from http://talkytoaster.info/ukmaps.htm Once downloaded you need to unzip the .img file to the Garmin folder on the SD card. You also need to rename the file to just IMAPSUPP.IMG Hope this helps Cheers Andy >-----Original Message----- >From: talk-gb-westmidlands-boun...@openstreetmap.org [mailto:talk-gb- >westmidlands-boun...@openstreetmap.org] On Behalf Of Iain Simpson >Sent: 08 September 2010 4:43 PM >To: talk-gb-westmidlands@openstreetmap.org >Subject: [Talk-gb-westmidlands] Etrex Legend HCx > >After experience mapping with mike29's Etrex last week I've bitten the >bullet and got a Legend HCx of my very own to replace the 'Yellow H', > >First impressions ! - Wot alot of options ! > >I've sussed a number of them and have downloaded a .gpx track from the >sdcard. V impressed with the accuracy. I've now switched 'Lock on road' >off. > >Are there any other options I should set for OSM ? > >The default map display is a bit confusing with the rallying cry 'North >to M6'. But I'm about to look into downloading OSM mapping (using Mkgmap) > >Looks fun > >Iain > >ps : sent originally to wrong address - sorry > > >_______________________________________________ >Talk-gb-westmidlands mailing list >Talk-gb-westmidlands@openstreetmap.org >http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb-westmidlands > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3123 - Release Date: 09/08/10 >18:41:00 _______________________________________________ Talk-gb-westmidlands mailing list Talk-gb-westmidlands@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk-gb-westmidlands
