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eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
Owner's Manual
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...to a Destination..........16 Map 16 Compass 17 Elevation Plot 19 Trip Computer 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Table of Contents Geocaches 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the ...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
...to a Destination..........16 Map 16 Compass 17 Elevation Plot 19 Trip Computer 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Table of Contents Geocaches 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the ...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
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...and maps. categories are available in all Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select Where To?. 2. Select Where To... more information, go to . Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Select a category. 3. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Where To? Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of the name, and select Done...
...and maps. categories are available in all Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select Where To?. 2. Select Where To... more information, go to . Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Select a category. 3. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Where To? Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of the name, and select Done...
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..., the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use a bearing pointer or a ...not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load ...
..., the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use a bearing pointer or a ...not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load ...
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Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select a location. 5. Select Use. 6. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving... or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select a category. 4. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Enter a radius. 7. Applications Applications Sharing Data The...
Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select a location. 5. Select Use. 6. Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving... or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select a category. 4. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Enter a radius. 7. Applications Applications Sharing Data The...
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...'s Manual Select an option. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Select the clock numbers to set the device to turn on ...
...'s Manual Select an option. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Select the clock numbers to set the device to turn on ...
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...Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Edit Name. 4. Select Delete > Yes. Select Setup... > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. &#...
...Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Edit Name. 4. Select Delete > Yes. Select Setup... > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. &#...
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... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select a measurement type. 3. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position... You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. eTrex Owner's Manual 33
... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select a measurement type. 3. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position... You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. eTrex Owner's Manual 33
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... Transitions-available only for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you want to avoid. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme... chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are within a specified distance of your position on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
... Transitions-available only for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you want to avoid. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme... chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are within a specified distance of your position on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
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... Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment...8226; 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. Data Management Note: The device...
... Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment...8226; 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. Data Management Note: The device...
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... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...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...
... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...S satellite signals 8, 26, 47, 49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27 saving tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 ...sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time alarms ...
... 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...S satellite signals 8, 26, 47, 49, 52 system settings 30 turning off GPS 26, 27 saving tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 ...sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time alarms ...
