Garmin/eTrex Venture Cx
| Garmin eTrex Venture Cx | |||||
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| Description | navigator | ||||
| GNSS | 12 channels augmentation: waas;egnos DOP: no | ||||
| Memory | Internal: (10.000 max logging). External: ? sdmicro. | ||||
| Connectivity | usb | ||||
| Features |
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Generic information
The eTrex Venture Cx is identical in specifications to the Legend Cx, the only difference is the colour of the case. Also, the Venture Cx does not include a microSD card or USB cable as standard. But these can be purchased separately very cheaply if required. It also doesn't include any software, but Garmin BaseCamp or MapSource can be downloaded for free.
Firmware updates
To check the current firmware version and GPS chipset software version, go to Menu->Setup->System, then press the MENU/FIND button (the one below ZOOM IN), then select "Software Version".
Alternatively, hold the ENTER (press joystick in) while powering on to enter to see the data on the Diagnostic Mode screen. Power off to exit.
Change History Last updated with Legend Cx/Vista Cx/Venture Cx (region file only) software version 3.50 as of August 7, 2019. Express is used to install the file
v3.50
Fix incorrect time/date/year issue
v3.40
Fix tracks snap to roads issue when 'Lock On Road' is off. Fix minutes to hours roll over issue.
v3.30
Correct disorderly waypoint data index in previous version.
v3.20
Fix potential lock up when SD card installed. Fix the contour data intermittently drawing over interstates of Topo Map. Improve the blue shading color when using the setting 'Marine colors' in Daytime display mode. Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in 'Area Calculation' page after select reset in menu.
v3.10
Correct time scale of altimeter chart (Vista only). Add support for maps greater than 2 GB. Increase precision of user grid input field. Disable the calculation message when GPS is off.
v3.00
Fix Marine map POI issue.
v2.90
Correct German translation of 'delete all waypoints'. Fix data card unlock failure when 2 cards of the same map set are used in one device. Improve sun times for polar regions. Fix issue where ETA in non motor vehicle modes can be unreasonably short. Increase precision of distance measurement to the cursor on the map page. Allow backlight adjustment on the track back point selection page. Fix shutdown when editing Estonian Grid coordinates. Correct daylight saving time for New Zealand. Improve selection of the names of cross roads with NT maps. Correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile. Correct European word translation of 'Find' and 'Mark'. Support multiple languages in American version.
v2.80
Fix potential shutdown when searching UK extended postal codes. Ensure that all UK extended postal code search results are shown. Enable the Quit button function on the geocache compass page. Change number of lines of text in the address field on map feature review page from 4 to 6. Improve robustness when recovering from a partial map load. Added better compatibility with Mac computers in USB mass storage mode. Improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method. Added ability to recalculate a direct goto route. Fix issue where MPC maps could potentially cause a shutdown. Address issue where nearest points search would skip some points. Changed datum used in the SWEREF 99TM grid to GRS80. Changed datum used in the Estonian grid to GRS80. Correct the Swiss grid calculation. Fix potential shutdown when using TOPO West 1999. Fix potential shutdown on track setup for data card when track log files have long file names. Corrected French translation for 'Log track points'. Improved promptness of the turn review page. Fix potential shutdown when propagating in a cul-de-sac across a map boundary. Added more time zones. Add A905/D900 unlock code communication protocol. Make route recalculation on MPC maps behave like City Navigator maps. Remove lithium ion as a battery choice.
v2.70
Updated daylight saving time dates. Add capability for 2 wide data fields on map, compass, and highway pages. Add capability for 1 wide data fields on map page. Add data card information page. Add selectable alarms for proximity waypoints and custom POI. Improve labeling and scanning of custom POI on the map page. Add capability to see vertical profile of an autoroute using DEM topo data. Fixed issue with incorrect dates showing when editing the data field for Sun & Moon page and Hunt & Fish page. Fixed issue where invalid find menu options could show when using the Auto Order feature. Fixed issue where route names would be converted to upper case during editing. Fixed issue where invalid related software can be selected when using the WebUpdater. Fixed issue where keyboard characters won't update when editing the Welcome message.
v2.60
Fixed problem of shutdown when viewing map Topo Great Britain v2. Improved drawing of lines for MPC maps. Reduced variation in battery gauge indicator. Fixed display scrolling issues when searching for roads.
v2.50
Add ability to put unit into USB mass storage mode via the interface setup page to facilitate copying track files from data card to PC. Improved the stability of MicroSD card data read and write.
v2.40
Improve path nighttime color for map Topo Great Britian v2. Add feature to save active track log to file on data card. Enhance layout and functionality of tide station chart information. Add new time zones for major cities in the U.S. and Europe. Fix UTC offset for Las Vegas time zone. Improve reset function of timer lap distance.
v2.30
Improve stability of unit after loading a large map set. Increase loadable maps to 2025. Enhance visibility of paths in map Topo Great Britian v2. Vista only: Fix potential lockup on Welcome screen when the track log has been turned off and cleared and then the unit is powered off and back on.