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... 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. or its products and... may not be used without the written consent of this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Apple Computer...
... 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. or its products and... may not be used without the written consent of this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Apple Computer...
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...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... 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?
...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... 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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... 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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... a track (page 14). 8. 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 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
... a track (page 14). 8. 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 Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the...
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... 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 back one step in the menu structure...
... 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 back one step in the menu structure...
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... to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Hold . 5. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. You can rupture at high temperatures. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring...
... to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Hold . 5. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. You can rupture at high temperatures. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring...
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Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the...
Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the...
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... the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Enter the new information. 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint...
... the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Enter the new information. 5. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint...
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... Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Sight 'N ... in the direction of a location. 3. Select Start. 5. Enter the distance 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 location...
... Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Sight 'N ... in the direction of a location. 3. Select Start. 5. Enter the distance 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 location...
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...menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Menu You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select Where To? > menu > Search ...destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 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, ...
...menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Menu You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select Where To? > menu > Search ...destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 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, ...
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Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select a category. 3. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the city ...
Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select a category. 3. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the city ...
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... a Route 1. Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Select Reverse Route. Deleting a Route 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select back to view additional details. Reversing a Route 1. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point...
... a Route 1. Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Select Reverse Route. Deleting a Route 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select back to view additional details. Reversing a Route 1. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point...
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..., Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. eTrex Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval...
..., Show On Map. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. eTrex Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval...
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.... Viewing Track Information 1. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to...
.... Viewing Track Information 1. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to...
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... in the device. 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 page opens with your destination. Navigation Navigation You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to a destination using...
... in the device. 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 page opens with your destination. Navigation Navigation You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to a destination using...
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.... Follow the turns in your destination. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects ...mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available...
.... Follow the turns in your destination. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects ...mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available...
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... the on water or where there are no major obstacles in that direction to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you drift from the intended course to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the direction you are...
... the on water or where there are no major obstacles in that direction to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you drift from the intended course to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the direction you are...
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... about the point appear at the top of the plot. Select Elevation Plot. Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Details about a Point on the Plot Select...
... about the point appear at the top of the plot. Select Elevation Plot. Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Details about a Point on the Plot Select...
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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. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average ... the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions. 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. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average ... the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3.