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... Computer, Inc. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use...States and/or other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. microSD™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks ...
... Computer, Inc. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use...States and/or other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. microSD™ is a registered trademark of Garmin. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks ...
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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...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?
...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...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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... 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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... to a destination (page 16). 9. 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. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Create a route (page 12). 7.
... to a destination (page 16). 9. 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. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Create a route (page 12). 7.
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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...;C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. You can rupture at high temperatures. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Use...
...;C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. You can rupture at high temperatures. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Use...
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... signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based...
... signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based...
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... changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints...
... changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints...
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... Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. 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. For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction...
... Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. 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. For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction...
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...4. Enter all areas and maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To?. 2. categories are available in all or part of the name, and select Done. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ ...POIs), such as restaurants or marine services. Select a category. 3. Where To? Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. For more information, go to . If necessary, select a location. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use the Where To...
...4. Enter all areas and maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To?. 2. categories are available in all or part of the name, and select Done. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ ...POIs), such as restaurants or marine services. Select a category. 3. Where To? Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. For more information, go to . If necessary, select a location. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use the Where To...
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... all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual
... all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... view additional details. Select Route Planner. 2. Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Delete Route. Select a point in the route to save the route. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select...
... view additional details. Select Route Planner. 2. Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select Delete Route. Select a point in the route to save the route. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select...
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Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select Record, Show On Map, a ...
Select an option: • To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select Record, Show On Map, a ...
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... the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Delete > Yes. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select View Map. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of...
... the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Delete > Yes. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select View Map. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of...
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... is marked with your location on the map. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Select Go. As you are navigating to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Browsing...
... is marked with your location on the map. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Select Go. As you are navigating to zoom in the device. Select a category. 3. Browsing...
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... you plan to the destination. 3. Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the...
... you plan to the destination. 3. Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the...
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... destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The scale ➍ refers...
... destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The scale ➍ refers...
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... a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select an ...option. between dots on the plot. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu >...
... a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select an ...option. between dots on the plot. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu >...
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... the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. To customize the trip computer, ...see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Select Elevation Plot >...
... the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. To customize the trip computer, ...see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Select Elevation Plot >...