How To... Use TracBack on Legacy Outdoor Handhelds

 

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

  1. 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?


  2. 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.


  3. 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 the top of the screen.
    • To exit TracBack routing, press the ENTER key while viewing the Pointer page and select STOP NAVIGATION.