Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 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, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10...
... 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 ...22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 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, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10...
Owner's Manual
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... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... 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
... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... 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
Owner's Manual
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... the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to zoom in the device. 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...
... the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to zoom in the device. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the filter, you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Go to filter. 3. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select an option: • To apply the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Connect your device. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for...
... the filter, you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Go to filter. 3. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select an option: • To apply the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Connect your device. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for...
Owner's Manual
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... , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select items to edit. Select a filter. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select an item to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Geocaches 2. Navigating to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, select back. Select...
... , select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select items to edit. Select a filter. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select an item to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Geocaches 2. Navigating to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, select back. Select...
Owner's Manual
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...geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. Geocaches Enable chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 Select Geocaches... > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. For more information...
...geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. Geocaches Enable chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 Select Geocaches... > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. For more information...
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... Select a location. 5. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. When you can send or receive data.... 7. Your device can share data wirelessly, you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions.
... Select a location. 5. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. When you can send or receive data.... 7. Your device can share data wirelessly, you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions.
Owner's Manual
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Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Changing the Data Fields Before ... grouping of data that can customize the data fields and dashboards of data fields. You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching.
Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Changing the Data Fields Before ... grouping of data that can customize the data fields and dashboards of data fields. You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching.
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Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Profiles Profiles are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. Select a profile. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass ... as part of measurement, the changes are using it. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of the profile.
Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Profiles Profiles are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. Select a profile. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass ... as part of measurement, the changes are using it. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of the profile.
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Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are moving. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is turned on. records pressure data only when the device is stationary... are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 This can be useful when you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On-
Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are moving. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is turned on. records pressure data only when the device is stationary... are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 This can be useful when you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On-
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...for -allows you to select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in order to optimize your route. ◦◦... Setup- calculates on the activity selected. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of geocaches found. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to drive. ...
...for -allows you to select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in order to optimize your route. ◦◦... Setup- calculates on the activity selected. Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of geocaches found. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to drive. ...
Owner's Manual
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...is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www...Go to remove the cover. 2. File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. ...
...is also not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www...Go to remove the cover. 2. File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Disconnect the device from your keyboard. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select the files. 4. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 44). 1. Complete an action: •...; For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Be especially cautious of a file, do not know the purpose of folders entitled...
... Disconnect the device from your keyboard. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Select the files. 4. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 44). 1. Complete an action: •...; For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Be especially cautious of a file, do not know the purpose of folders entitled...
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...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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt ...
...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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt ...
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Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format ... 13 settings 36 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...
Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 adding 39 removing 39 position format ... 13 settings 36 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...
Quick Start Manual
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.... Select Go. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Selecting a Profile Profiles are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. 1. Select an option: • To save your settings and views can be limited when the remaining capacity in the device. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 5 Select a profile. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Where To? > Waypoints...
.... Select Go. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Selecting a Profile Profiles are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. 1. Select an option: • To save your settings and views can be limited when the remaining capacity in the device. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 5 Select a profile. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Where To? > Waypoints...
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... accessories, such as mounts, maps, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from www.garmin .com. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 9 Connect your Garmin dealer. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to a computer (page 8). 2. Downloading Geocaches 1. note: This does not erase any of the owner's manual from your device...
... accessories, such as mounts, maps, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from www.garmin .com. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual 9 Connect your Garmin dealer. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to a computer (page 8). 2. Downloading Geocaches 1. note: This does not erase any of the owner's manual from your device...