Owner's Manual
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...Alarm 24 Calculating the Size of Contents Getting Started 5 Device Overview 5 Using the eTrex Keys 6 Battery Information 7 Turning the Device On or Off.........8 Satellite Signals 8 Registering Your Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm 26 Opening the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
...Alarm 24 Calculating the Size of Contents Getting Started 5 Device Overview 5 Using the eTrex Keys 6 Battery Information 7 Turning the Device On or Off.........8 Satellite Signals 8 Registering Your Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm 26 Opening the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
Owner's Manual
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...Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex...
...Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex...
Owner's Manual
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... important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Record a track (page 14). 8. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page...
... important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Record a track (page 14). 8. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Create a route (page 12). 7. Mark a waypoint (page...
Owner's Manual
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...Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. Select View Map. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select...
...Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. Select View Map. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select...
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.... NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. eTrex Owner's Manual As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. If...
.... NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. eTrex Owner's Manual As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. • To record tracks at a specified distance, select Distance. 14 • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. If...
Owner's Manual
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... the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select View Map. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager > Current Track...
... the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to save : • Select Save Track. • Select Save Portion, and select a portion. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select View Map. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager > Current Track...
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... Map 1. Select a category. 3. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. As you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Go. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line on the map. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Map. 2. Select Where To?. 2. You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigation Navigation...
... Map 1. Select a category. 3. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. As you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Go. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. The map page opens with your route marked with a magenta line on the map. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Map. 2. Select Where To?. 2. You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigation Navigation...
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... route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location...
... route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location...
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... course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Select Compass. 3. Select an option. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize...
... course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Elevation Plot. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Select Compass. 3. Select an option. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize...
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... eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option. Select Alarm Clock. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select the clock numbers to set the device to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal...
... eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option. Select Alarm Clock. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to turn on and sounds the alarm. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select the clock numbers to set the device to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal...
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...Data fields display information about your location or other specified data. Select back to customize. 3. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you can change the item order on the main menu. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select a data field type. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner...
...Data fields display information about your location or other specified data. Select back to customize. 3. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to change the map data fields, you can change the item order on the main menu. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select a data field type. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner...
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... Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. Deleting a Profile 1. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select Edit Name. 4. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. Select Setup...
... Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of time before the backlight turns off ). Enter the new name. 5. Deleting a Profile 1. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select Edit Name. 4. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. Select Setup...
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... distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a measurement type. 3. You can customize units of measure for the device. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone for the setting. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. eTrex...
... distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a measurement type. 3. You can customize units of measure for the device. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone for the setting. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. eTrex...
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... compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of directional heading on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Altimeter Settings This function is available on . 34 eTrex Owner's Manual sets...
... compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of directional heading on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to select how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Altimeter Settings This function is available on . 34 eTrex Owner's Manual sets...
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... time to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you are shorter in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit...
... time to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you are shorter in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit...
Owner's Manual
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... device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files Device Information Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual...
... device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader • GPX geocache files Device Information Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual...
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... customized settings back to maximize the battery life, see a new removable disk drive in USB mass computer appears. The batteries do not To learn how to the factory defaults. last long. storage mode? My device does not acquire satellite signals. 1. Turn on Mac computers. 52 eTrex Owner's Manual How do I know my On the device, an image of the device connected to a device is in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on the device...
... customized settings back to maximize the battery life, see a new removable disk drive in USB mass computer appears. The batteries do not To learn how to the factory defaults. last long. storage mode? My device does not acquire satellite signals. 1. Turn on Mac computers. 52 eTrex Owner's Manual How do I know my On the device, an image of the device connected to a device is in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on the device...
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... information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
... information 7, 41 installing 7 life 41 long term storage 42 maximizing life 41 selecting the type 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... profiles 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 45 profiles 30 routes 13 tracks 15 waypoints 9 display backlight timeout 30 screen capture 30 settings 30 downloading geocaches 21 software 40 driving routes 37 E editing profiles 30 routes 12 waypoints 9 eTrex Owner's Manual elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals...
... profiles 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 45 profiles 30 routes 13 tracks 15 waypoints 9 display backlight timeout 30 screen capture 30 settings 30 downloading geocaches 21 software 40 driving routes 37 E editing profiles 30 routes 12 waypoints 9 eTrex Owner's Manual elevation plot 19, 20 barometric altimeter 20 of a track 15 F file types 43 finding addresses 12 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals...
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... 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 creating 29 selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals 8, 26...
... 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 creating 29 selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals 8, 26...