Garmin ForeTrex 201 Direction Screen

To set up your Garmin ForeTrex 201 for proper operation during a Dubai Motocross Club Baja event, follow the sequence below. Note this will erase all tracks, routes and way-points you have saved on the unit so download and save them with MapSource first if you want to re-load them later.

Waypoints → Delete All

Tracks → Clear Track

Tracks → Delete All Saved

Routes → Delete All

Setup →Set Units

Position Format → H D ° M’S.S”

MAP Datum → WGS 84

Distance/SPD → Metric

Elevation → Meters

VSPD → M/Min

→ Set Display

Adjust Contrast up if required.

Adjusting it up will reduce battery life but increase visibility, especially in direct sunlight.

Routes → Setup Routes

Route Leg Transition → Distance

Distance → 100 Meters

Bring the unit with to scrutineering, ready for the event route to be loaded.

If anyone is interested in going through the operation and usage of the device contact me and I will gladly run a session to go through the functions that will improve your experience with this device.

Garmin ForeTrex 201 User Manual