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Using TracBack on Legacy Outdoor Handhelds

The TracBack® feature allows you to navigate back along a previously recorded track.

Most outdoor handhelds will start tracking automatically once a satellite connection is acquired, but some legacy outdoor handhelds will require that the track log be started manually and/or saved before TracBack routing will be available. Specific steps and recommended best practices for each of Garmin's legacy outdoor handhelds can be found in the sections below.

eTrex® Series Outdoor Handhelds

eTrex Basic/Yellow, eTrex Camo®, eTrex H, and eTrex Summit® Outdoor Handhelds

Resetting Track and Trip Data

Tracking will start automatically once a satellite connection is acquired. Due to this, it is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack routing. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (i.e. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select CLEAR.
  4. Select YES when prompted with DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select SAVE.
  4. The SAVE BACK THROUGH window appears. Select the desired time frame for saving the track or select ENTIRE LOG.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the SAVED TRACKS list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TRACBACK.
  5. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Select TO BEGIN to track back to the starting point or TO END to retrace the saved track.

The Pointer page appears to guide you to the selected destination. The distance and time remaining to reach the destination will be displayed at to the top of the screen.

To exit TracBack routing, press the ENTER key while viewing the Pointer page and select STOP NAVIGATION.

eTrex Legend®, eTrex Mariner™, eTrex Vista®, and eTrex Venture® Outdoor Handhelds

Resetting Track and Trip Data

Tracking will start automatically once a satellite connection is acquired. Due to this, it is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack routing. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (i.e. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes when prompted with Do you really want to clear the Track Log?

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. The Save Back Through window appears. Select the desired time frame for saving the track or select Entire Log.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the SAVED TRACKS list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TracBack.
  5. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Select To Beginning to track back to the starting point or To End to retrace the saved track.

The Navigation page appears to guide you to the selected destination.

To exit a TracBack routing, select Options Icon while viewing the Navigation or Map page and select STOP NAVIGATION.

eTrex Legend C/Cx/H/HCx, Summit HC, Venture Cx/HC, and Vista C/Cx/H/HCx Outdoor Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select Yes or No when prompted with Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?
    • Yes: The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
    • No: A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the beginning point for the saved track. Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the desired beginning point on the map and press ENTER. Next, use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the desired end point on the map and press ENTER.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select TracBack to use the current log, or select a saved track to use and then TracBack.
  4. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.
  5. Select either Follow Road (if you have downloaded detailed mapping data) to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel.
    TIP: Select Don't Ask Again if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack.

When the TracBack Navigation page appears, directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

Geko™ 201 and Geko™ 301 Outdoor Handhelds

Resetting Track and Trip Data

Tracking will start automatically once a satellite connection is acquired. Due to this, it is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select CLEAR.
  4. Select YES when prompted with DO YOU REALLY WANT TO CLEAR THE TRACK LOG?

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select SAVE.
  4. Press the UP or DOWN key to pick a begin point, then press the OK key to select it.
  5. Press the UP or DOWN key to pick an end point, then press the OK key to select it.

The track is now saved and appears in the SAVED TRACKS list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select TRACKS.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TRACBACK.
  5. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Select TO BEGIN to track back to the starting point or TO END to retrace the saved track.

The Navigation page appears to guide you to the selected destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the OK key while viewing the Navigation page and select STOP NAVIGATION.

GPS Series Outdoor Handhelds

GPS II™, II+, 12, and 12XL Outdoor Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the PAGE key until the Map page displays.
  2. Press the ENTER key or select OPT.
  3. Select TRACK SETUP.
  4. Select RECORD.
  5. Select YES, WRAP, or FILL.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the Map page displays.
  2. Press the ENTER key or select OPT.
  3. Select TRACK SETUP.
  4. Select CLEAR LOG?
  5. Select YES when prompted.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press GOTO.
  2. Select TracBack.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called 'legs'. Up to 30 temporary waypoints (e.g. 'T001') will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

The Active Route page will appear, showing a route from your present position to the oldest track log point in memory. Steering guidance to each waypoint will be provided back to the starting point of your track log.

To exit a TracBack route, select CLR? or CLEAR? while viewing the Active Route page.

GPS III® Outdoor Handheld

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Log.
  3. Select Record Mode.
  4. Select Wrap or Fill.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Log.
  3. Select Clear Log?
  4. Select Yes when prompted.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Log.
  3. Select TracBack.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called 'legs'. Up to 30 temporary waypoints (e.g. 'T001') will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

The Active Route page will appear, showing a route from your present position to the oldest track log point in memory. Steering guidance to each waypoint will be provided back to the starting point of your track log.

To exit a TracBack route, press MENU while viewing the Active Route page and select Deactivate.

GPS V™ Outdoor Handheld

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (i.e. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes when prompted.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TracBack.
  5. Select To Beginning to track back to the starting point or To End to retrace the saved track.

The Map page will appear to guide you to the selected destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press MENU while viewing the Map page and select Stop Navigation.

GPS 12CX Handheld

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the PAGE key until the Map page displays.
  2. Press the ENTER key.
  3. Select TRACK SETUP.
  4. Select RECORD.
  5. Select WRAP or FILL.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the Map page displays.
  2. Press the ENTER key.
  3. Select TRACK SETUP.
  4. Select CLEAR LOG?
  5. Select YES when prompted.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press GOTO.
  2. Highlight the OPT tab.
  3. Select TRACBACK.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called 'legs'. Up to 30 temporary waypoints (e.g. 'T001') will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

The Active Route page will appear, showing a route from your present position to the oldest track log point in memory. Steering guidance to each waypoint will be provided back to the starting point of your track log.

To exit a TracBack route, select CLR? while viewing the Active Route page, then press ENTER.

GPS III+ and 12MAP Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Logs.
  3. Press MENU.
  4. Select Setup Logging.
  5. Select Record Mode.
  6. Select WRAP or FILL.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (i.e. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Logs.
  3. With the Active Log highlighted, press MENU.
  4. Select Clear Active Log.
  5. Press ENTER o delete the track log data.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Logs.
  3. With the Active Log highlighted, press MENU.
  4. Select Save Active Log.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Logs list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Track Logs.
  3. Highlight the desired track log ('Active Log' or a 'Saved Log') and press MENU to open the options list.
  4. Select TracBack.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called 'legs'. Up to 30 temporary waypoints (e.g. 'T001') will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

The Active Route page will appear, showing a route from your present position to the oldest track log point in memory. Steering guidance to each waypoint will be provided back to the starting point of your track log.

To exit a TracBack route, press MENU while viewing the Active Route page and select Deactivate.

GPS 60 Outdoor Handheld

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select Yes or No when prompted with Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?
    • Yes: The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
    • No: A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the beginning point for the saved track. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired beginning point on the map and press ENTER. Next, use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired end point on the map and press ENTER.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select TracBack to use the current log, or select a saved track to use and then TracBack.
  4. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.

When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

GPS 72, 72H, and 76 Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Press MENU.
  4. Select Setup Track Log.
  5. Select Record.
  6. Select Wrap When Full or Stop When Full.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes to delete the track log data.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select the portion of the track log to save from the list, or select Entire Log.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TracBack.
  5. Select Reverse to track back to the starting point or Original to retrace the saved track.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will use the track points in the saved track to automatically create a route and guide you to your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

GPSMAP® Series Outdoor Handhelds

GPSMAP 60, 60c, 60CS, 60CSx, and 60Cx Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select Yes or No when prompted with Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?
    • Yes: The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
    • No: A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the beginning point for the saved track. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired beginning point on the map and press ENTER. Next, use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired end point on the map and press ENTER.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select TracBack to use the current log, or select a saved track to use and then TracBack.
  4. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.
  5. Select either Follow Road (if you have downloaded detailed mapping data) to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel.
    TIP: Select Don't Ask Again if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack.

When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

GPSMAP 76 and 76S Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Press MENU.
  4. Select Setup Track Log.
  5. Select Record.
  6. Select Wrap When Full or Stop When Full.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes to delete the track log data.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select the portion of the track log to save from the list, or select Entire Log.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TracBack.
  5. Select Reverse to track back to the starting point or Original to retrace the saved track.

Once TracBack has been activated, the device will use the track points in the saved track to automatically create a route and guide you to your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

GPSMAP 76c Series Handheld

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select Yes or No when prompted with Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?
    • Yes: The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
    • No: A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the beginning point for the saved track. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired beginning point on the map and press ENTER. Next, use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired end point on the map and press ENTER.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the MENU key twice to open the main menu.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select TracBack to use the current log, or select a saved track to use and then TracBack.
  4. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Use the directional pad to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.
  5. Select either Follow Road (if you have downloaded detailed mapping data) to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel.
    TIP: Select Don't Ask Again if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack.

When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, press the MENU key and select Stop Navigation.

Rino® Series Outdoor Handhelds

Rino 110, 120, and 130 Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On next to Track Log.
    When track logging is active the On button appears to be recessed.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (i.e. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes to delete the track log data.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select the portion of the track log to save from the list, or select Entire Log.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select a saved track.
  4. Select TracBack.
  5. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Select To Beginning to track back to the starting point or To End to retrace the saved track.

The Navigation page appears to guide you to the selected destination.

To exit a TracBack route, select Options Icon while viewing the Navigation or Map page and select Stop Navigation.

Rino 520, 520HCx, 530, and 530HCx Handhelds

Starting a Track Log

The Track Log feature must be activated to record your path of movement. To activate the Track Log feature:

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select On.

Resetting Track and Trip Data

It is best to reset the track and trip data at your starting point so your device knows the path you should follow back with TracBack. This also helps eliminate straight lines from your last known location to your current location (ie. from your home to the current trailhead).

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Clear.
  4. Select Yes to delete the track log data.

Saving the Current Track Log

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select Save.
  4. Select Yes or No when prompted with Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?
    • Yes: The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.
    • No: A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the beginning point for the saved track. Use the Thumb Stick to move the Panning Arrow to the desired beginning point on the map and press the Thumb Stick in to select it. Next, use the Thumb Stick to move the Panning Arrow to the desired end point on the map and press the Thumb Stick in to select it.
  5. Select OK.

The track is now saved and appears in the Saved Tracks list.

Performing a TracBack

  1. Press the PAGE key until the main menu displays.
  2. Select Tracks.
  3. Select TracBack to use the current log, or select a saved track to use and then TracBack.
  4. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack route to. Use the Thumb Stick to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press the Thumb Stick in to start navigating the TracBack.

When the TracBack Navigation Page appears, directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, the display provides direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack route, select Options Icon while viewing the Navigation or Map page and select Stop Navigation.

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