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...use of Apple Computer, Inc. microSD™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the USA and other countries. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in part, without the written consent of SD-3C, LLC. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex...®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of their respective ...
...use of Apple Computer, Inc. microSD™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the USA and other countries. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in part, without the written consent of SD-3C, LLC. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex...®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of their respective ...
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Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 ...Tracks 14 Navigation 16 Navigating 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 Geocache List..........21 Navigating to a ...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, ...
Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 ...Tracks 14 Navigation 16 Navigating 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 Geocache List..........21 Navigating to a ...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, ...
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...12). 7. 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. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the... product ➊ box for product warnings and other 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.
...12). 7. 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. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the... product ➊ box for product warnings and other 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.
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...highlighted 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 Getting Started 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 ...
...highlighted 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 Getting Started 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 ...
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Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable ... the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium 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 notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Hold . 5. Getting Started...
Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable ... the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium 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 notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Hold . 5. Getting Started...
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...device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. For best results, collect ...device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint...
...device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. For best results, collect ...device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint...
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..., such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Enter all areas and maps. If necessary, select a location. Not all Where To? Select Where To? > menu > ...can use the Where To? Select a category. 3. Select an option. 3. Select Where To?. 2. Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex ...
..., such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Enter all areas and maps. If necessary, select a location. Not all Where To? Select Where To? > menu > ...can use the Where To? Select a category. 3. Select an option. 3. Select Where To?. 2. Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex ...
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... Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2....1. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the city. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Enter the street. Select a route. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Routes A route is complete. 6. Enter the city or postal code. Enter the house number. 6. Select a category. 3.
... Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2....1. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select the city. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Enter the street. Select a route. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Routes A route is complete. 6. Enter the city or postal code. Enter the house number. 6. Select a category. 3.
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... at a specified time, select Time. 5. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. The track log contains information about points along the recorded...; Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Recording Track Logs 1. 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...
... at a specified time, select Time. 5. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. The track log contains information about points along the recorded...; Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Recording Track Logs 1. 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...
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... page opens with your location on the map. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Browsing the Map 1. Navigating to a Destination You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select a destination. 4. Navigation... 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 Select Go. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. As you are navigating to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Select one or more options: •...
... page opens with your location on the map. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Browsing the Map 1. Navigating to a Destination You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select a destination. 4. Navigation... 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 Select Go. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. As you are navigating to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Select one or more options: •...
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...profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Use the map to navigate to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Follow the turns in your destination. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. ... bar at the top of the map. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass ...
...profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Use the map to navigate to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Follow the turns in your destination. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. ... bar at the top of the map. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass ...
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... left) from the intended course to the destination. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. 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). 2. Select Compass. 3. As you are navigating...
... left) from the intended course to the destination. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. 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). 2. Select Compass. 3. As you are navigating...
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By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Elevation... Plot Elevation plotting is available on the plot. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Navigation Changing the...
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. Elevation... Plot Elevation plotting is available on the plot. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Navigation Changing the...
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... list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you can filter your geocache list based on -screen ...Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. If necessary, create an account. 4. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter.
... list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you can filter your geocache list based on -screen ...Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. If necessary, create an account. 4. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter.
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Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To begin navigation to a Geocache 1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup. 2. Select Go. 4. Logging the Attempt After... Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select a geocache. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Geocaches 2. Select items to find a geocache, you have attempted to filter. 3. Select a filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3.
Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To begin navigation to a Geocache 1. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup. 2. Select Go. 4. Logging the Attempt After... Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select a geocache. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Geocaches 2. Select items to find a geocache, you have attempted to filter. 3. Select a filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3.
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...10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Done. You can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex... Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Select a location. 5. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Your device can share information ...
...10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Done. You can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex... Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Select a location. 5. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Your device can share information ...
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... moonset information, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing. 1. Select Calculate when finished. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, ... waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Select Calculator. 2. Select a day. Calculating the Size of the area you ...
... moonset information, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing. 1. Select Calculate when finished. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, ... waypoint was saved, almanac information for the sun and moon, and the best times for hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Select Calculator. 2. Select a day. Calculating the Size of the area you ...
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Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the selected time. Select ...Satellite > menu. 2. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select...
Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If the device is off at the selected time. Select ...Satellite > menu. 2. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select...
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Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.
Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.