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... 19 Trip Computer 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Table of Contents Geocaches 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the Geocache List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt ...22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity 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...
... 19 Trip Computer 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Table of Contents Geocaches 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the Geocache List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt ...22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity 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...
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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... 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
... 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... 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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... (page 8). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. 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
... (page 8). 3. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. 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
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...➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine Using the eTrex Keys • Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map. • Press the center... item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly-used...
...➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine Using the eTrex Keys • Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map. • Press the center... item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly-used...
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... batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Hold . 5. You can rupture at high temperatures. Battery Information...
... batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Hold . 5. You can rupture at high temperatures. Battery Information...
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The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The time and date are set automatically based on the backlight page (page 40) are solid green, your device has acquired satellite...8226; Go to acquire satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the GPS bars on the GPS position. Satellite Signals After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals.
The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The time and date are set automatically based on the backlight page (page 40) are solid green, your device has acquired satellite...8226; Go to acquire satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold . For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the GPS bars on the GPS position. Satellite Signals After the device is turned on, it begins acquiring satellite signals.
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... Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Creating...
... Finding a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Creating...
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... of a location. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Select a unit... location. 4. Select Start. 5. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a waypoint. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the object. 1.
... of a location. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Move to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Select a unit... location. 4. Select Start. 5. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a waypoint. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the object. 1.
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...such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Select an option. 3. Not all or part of interest,... and maps. Additional Maps You can use the Where To? If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your...
...such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Select an option. 3. Not all or part of interest,... and maps. Additional Maps You can use the Where To? If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your...
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... a Route 1. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. Enter the city or postal code. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Select Change...
... a Route 1. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. Enter the city or postal code. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Select Change...
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... inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Edit Route. 4. Select back to view additional details. Select View Map. Select Delete Route. Select a point in the route to save...
... inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Edit Route. 4. Select back to view additional details. Select View Map. Select Delete Route. Select a point in the route to save...
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...: 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. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track...
...: 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. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track...
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... Portion, and select a portion. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2.
... Portion, and select a portion. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2.
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.... Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with your location on the map. Select Go. Navigation Navigation 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...
.... Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with your location on the map. Select Go. Navigation Navigation 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...
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... and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading... the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
... and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading... the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
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... course pointer ➊ indicates your original starting point. Follow the on water or where there are moving. 1. Select Compass. 3. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you drift from the course. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16...
... course pointer ➊ indicates your original starting point. Follow the on water or where there are moving. 1. Select Compass. 3. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to your destination is most useful if you drift from the course. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16...
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... Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Elevation Plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Begin navigation to the...
... Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Elevation Plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Begin navigation to the...
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... to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful...
... to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful...