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... of SD-3C, LLC. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™, HomePort™, and Thumb Stick™ are trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered... in the United States and/or other countries. microSD™ is a registered trademarks of their respective owners. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the...
... of SD-3C, LLC. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™, HomePort™, and Thumb Stick™ are trademarks of Garmin. or its subsidiaries, registered... in the United States and/or other countries. microSD™ is a registered trademarks of their respective owners. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the...
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... 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 List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt...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...
... 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 List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt...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...
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... 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
... 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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... features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
... features. 1. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
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...; Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move back one step 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 zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu...
...; Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move back one step 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 zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu...
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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 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70...
... 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 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70...
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... 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 For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals...
... 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 For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals...
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... save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select menu > Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an...
... save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select menu > Delete > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an...
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... in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. For best results, collect four 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 Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Sight 'N Go...
... in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. For best results, collect four 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 Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Sight 'N Go...
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Menu 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. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest... Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Select Where...
Menu 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. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest... Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Select Where...
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... name. 5. Select the city. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the street. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4.
... name. 5. Select the city. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the street. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4.
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... back to view additional details. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
... back to view additional details. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
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... along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills...
... along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills...
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... is called the current track. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Archive. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Select...
... is called the current track. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Archive. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Viewing Track Information 1. Select...
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... the Map 1. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual
... the Map 1. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual
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• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the mount ...
• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. If you plan to use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the mount ...
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... the indication of the direction you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊...
... the indication of the direction you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in your path. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➊ The course pointer ➊...
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between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. By default, the elevation ... on the course deviation indicator. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34...
between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. By default, the elevation ... on the course deviation indicator. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34...
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..., average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1.
..., average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1.