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Display and Backlight Settings on the eTrex HC Series

Adjusting the Backlighting

Lighting conditions may make it difficult to view the eTrex HC series1 display. If so, you may need to turn on the backlighting and adjust it to the desired level of brightness. Use of backlighting increases the rate of battery depletion.

  1. With the eTrex powered on, press and release the Power key to display the Backlight Adjustment Slider.
    Backlight Slider
  2. Tap the Power key or move the Thumbstick up or down to cycle through the different brightness levels.
  3. Press the Thumbstick in or press the Quit key to close the Backlight Adjustment Slider.

Adjusting Color, Backlight Timeout, and Brightness

  1. Press Menu/Find twice to open the Main Menu page.
  2. Use the Thumbstick to highlight 'Setup' and then press it in to select it.
  3. Use the Thumbstick to highlight 'Display' and then press it in to select it.
  4. Use the Thumbstick to highlight and select the Display Setup feature you wish to adjust.
    Display Setup Features

1 eTrex HC series includes the eTrex Legend® HCx, eTrex Summit® HC, eTrex Venture® HC, and eTrex Vista® HCx.

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