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... to make changes in the USA and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™...
... to make changes in the USA and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Apple Computer, Inc. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™...
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...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm ...
...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 Where To? Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 Setting an Alarm ...
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... 7. 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 Record a track (page 14). 8. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the ... Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and other important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Install...
... 7. 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 Record a track (page 14). 8. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the ... Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and other important information. ➍ ➋ ➌ ➎ When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a destination (page 16). 9. Install...
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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 around the map. • Press the center ... 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 Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly...
... 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 around the map. • Press the center ... 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 Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly...
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...batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Hold . 5. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Getting Started 2. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise..., and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for...
...batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Hold . 5. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Getting Started 2. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise..., and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for...
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.... Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of measure. 5. For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object in the distance, ...lock in the direction of the waypoint location. 1. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the location. 4.
.... Point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of measure. 5. For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object in the distance, ...lock in the direction of the waypoint location. 1. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select Start. 5. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Enter the distance to the location. 4.
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... Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and...a category. 3. If necessary, select a location. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Where To? Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as BirdsEye...
... Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and...a category. 3. If necessary, select a location. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Where To? Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as BirdsEye...
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.... 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for... country or state. 3. Select the city. 5. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the street. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5.
.... 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for... country or state. 3. Select the city. 5. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the street. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5.
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Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. If you move with ... time, select Time. 5. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. Select Record Method. 4. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. The...
Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record Interval. 6. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your track. 3. If you move with ... time, select Time. 5. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your path. Select Record Method. 4. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. The...
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... 2. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of... the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a destination. 4. When you travel, moves. Browsing the Map 1. Select Go. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can...
... 2. To customize the map settings, see page 28. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of... the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a destination. 4. When you travel, moves. Browsing the Map 1. Select Go. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can...
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... Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Select Profile Change...or overhead power lines. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 ...
... Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Select Profile Change...or overhead power lines. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 ...
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... your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) from the intended course to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. As you...
... your destination, regardless of drift (right or left) from the intended course to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. As you...
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eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the .... Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. between dots on the course deviation indicator. Navigating with the Course Pointer...
eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the .... Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. between dots on the course deviation indicator. Navigating with the Course Pointer...
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... to filter. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Downloading Geocaches 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache...
... to filter. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Downloading Geocaches 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache...
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You can log your results. 1. Select a filter. 3. Select a geocache. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select an option: • To begin navigation .... 2. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an item to find a geocache, you have attempted to edit. Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter from the...
You can log your results. 1. Select a filter. 3. Select a geocache. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select an option: • To begin navigation .... 2. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select an item to find a geocache, you have attempted to edit. Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter from the...
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Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. You can share information wirelessly. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly... Before you can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select a location. 5. Enter a radius. 7. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex...
Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. You can share information wirelessly. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly... Before you can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select a location. 5. Enter a radius. 7. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex...
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...Select a day. Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. If necessary, select ▲ or ▼ to calculate. 3. Select Calculator. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the..., sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing. 1. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Complete an action: •...
...Select a day. Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. If necessary, select ▲ or ▼ to calculate. 3. Select Calculator. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs You can view device activity, such as when a waypoint was saved, almanac information for the..., sunset, moonrise, and moonset information, select Sun and Moon. • To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing. 1. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. 1. Select Area Calculation > Start. 2. Complete an action: •...
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...to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top ...of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select the clock numbers to set...
...to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top ...of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select the clock numbers to set...
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Select Use. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.
Select Use. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1.