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... is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the... USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is...
... is a trademark of their respective owners. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the... USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is...
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...29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30 3 Menu 11 Routes 12 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... 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 Where To?
...29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30 3 Menu 11 Routes 12 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... 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 Where To?
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Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Create a route (page 12). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ ... 8). 3. Register the device (page 8). 5. 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
Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Create a route (page 12). 7. Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ ... 8). 3. Register the device (page 8). 5. 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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... the waypoint location. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and then navigate to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction of a location. 3. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. When... Save. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Start. 5. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and...
... the waypoint location. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction, and then navigate to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction of a location. 3. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. When... Save. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Start. 5. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and...
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...navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. categories are available in all or part of the name, and select Done. Enter all areas and maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select Where To?. 2. eTrex... 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. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs...
...navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. categories are available in all or part of the name, and select Done. Enter all areas and maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select Where To?. 2. eTrex... 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. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs...
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...Point. 5. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. Creating a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter the city or postal code. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter.... Enter the street. Select back to your final destination. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses. 1. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the house number. 6.
...Point. 5. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. Creating a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Enter the city or postal code. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter.... Enter the street. Select back to your final destination. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses. 1. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the house number. 6.
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Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Editing a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save ... remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select Edit Route. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Reversing a Route 1. Select View Map. Viewing the Active Route 1.
Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. Editing a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save ... remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select Edit Route. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Reversing a Route 1. Select View Map. Viewing the Active Route 1.
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... waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual The map page opens with your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. As you are navigating to a destination, your route marked with a magenta line on the map. Select one or more... To?. 2. Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to...
... waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual The map page opens with your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. As you are navigating to a destination, your route marked with a magenta line on the map. Select one or more... To?. 2. Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to...
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... objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to...
... objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to...
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Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer ...; refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature... of the direction you drift from the intended course to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Follow the on your relationship to a course line ...
Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer ...; refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature... of the direction you drift from the intended course to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Follow the on your relationship to a course line ...
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...Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation... > Yes. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change ...
...Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation... > Yes. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change ...
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Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Follow the on-... the trip computer values are set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3.
Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Follow the on-... the trip computer values are set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3.
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..., select back. Select an option: • To apply the filter to filter. 3. Select an item to a Geocache 1. Navigating to edit. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22...
..., select back. Select an option: • To apply the filter to filter. 3. Select an item to a Geocache 1. Navigating to edit. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22...
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... chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 For more information about looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache ...(page 22). • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Only the owner of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the chirp can program a...
... chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 For more information about looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache ...(page 22). • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. Only the owner of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the chirp can program a...
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.... Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on how you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of settings that optimize your settings and data fields for which you...
.... Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on how you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of settings that optimize your settings and data fields for which you...
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... > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or ... and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the new name. 5. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. For information about WAAS, go to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
... > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or ... and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the new name. 5. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. For information about WAAS, go to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
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...the map. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. Select Setup > Marine. ...• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the route when you are more readable.
...the map. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. Select Setup > Marine. ...• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the route when you are more readable.
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...technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual Bring the device within range (10 ft. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Search for the eTrex 30. Customize your Garmin dealer. Select Setup > Fitness. 3. Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1. These accessories use ..., maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps.
...technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual Bring the device within range (10 ft. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Search for the eTrex 30. Customize your Garmin dealer. Select Setup > Fitness. 3. Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1. These accessories use ..., maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...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 8, 26, 30, 47, 49, 52 turning off 26 H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 Index hunting times 25 K ...
...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 8, 26, 30, 47, 49, 52 turning off 26 H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 Index hunting times 25 K ...