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eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
eTrex® owner's manual for use with models 10, 20, 30
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...person or organization of SD-3C, LLC. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of their respective owners. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in the United States and/or other...8482;, and Thumb Stick™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a trademark of such changes or improvements. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to change or ...
...person or organization of SD-3C, LLC. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of their respective owners. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in the United States and/or other...8482;, and Thumb Stick™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a trademark of such changes or improvements. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its products and to change or ...
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Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 ...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 ...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, ...
Table of an Area....25 Using the Calculator 25 Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs 25 ...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 ...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, ...
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...basic features. 1. 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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Register...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). ...
...basic features. 1. 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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Record a track (page 14). 8. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Register...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). ...
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...display a list of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step 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 around the map. • Press the ...
...display a list of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step 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 around the map. • Press the ...
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...Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158...°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner...
...Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158...°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. eTrex Owner...
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Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of a location. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples...
Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the direction of a location. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples...
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...'s Manual 11 Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain ... and auto services. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Where To?. 2. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of the name, and...
...'s Manual 11 Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Detailed maps may contain ... and auto services. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Where To?. 2. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of the name, and...
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Select the city. 5. Creating a Route 1. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select a category. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to... 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the street.
Select the city. 5. Creating a Route 1. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select a category. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the city or postal code. Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to... 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the street.
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... less often. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. 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 up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording... of your track. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
... less often. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. 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 up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording... of your track. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
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... map page opens with your destination. As you are navigating to a destination, your location on the map. 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. When you travel, moves. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Map. 2. Select a ...
... map page opens with your destination. As you are navigating to a destination, your location on the map. 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. When you travel, moves. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select Map. 2. Select a ...
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... heading. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the turns in your destination. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. You can use the map, you can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Before you must also purchase and install the mount in...
... heading. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the turns in your destination. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. You can use the map, you can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Before you must also purchase and install the mount in...
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...where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The course line to your destination is most useful if you drift from the course. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the ...distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (...
...where there are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. The course line to your destination is most useful if you drift from the course. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the ...distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (...
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Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or ... with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to a destination (page 16). 2. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. ...menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Begin navigation to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1....
Use the course pointer to navigate to display pressure and elevation over time or ... with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to a destination (page 16). 2. Select an option. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. ...menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the course deviation indicator. Begin navigation to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1....
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...can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. Go to filter. 3. Follow the on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to a computer...Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure.
...can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1. Go to filter. 3. Follow the on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to a computer...Filter > Quick Filter. 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure.
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... a Geocache 1. Navigating to edit. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches. 2. Geocaches 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest.... • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to a geocache nearest you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Select ...
... a Geocache 1. Navigating to edit. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches. 2. Geocaches 2. Select an option: • To apply the filter to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Select an option: • To begin navigation to find a geocache, you , select Find Next Closest.... • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to a geocache nearest you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Select ...
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... information wirelessly. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Enter a radius. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity ... (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Your device can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device...
... information wirelessly. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Use. 6. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Enter a radius. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity ... (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 4. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Your device can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device...
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... hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Complete an action: • Use the standard calculator. • Select menu > Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select menu > ...Degrees to view a different month. 3. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. ...
... hunting and fishing, select, Hunt and Fish. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Walk around the perimeter of an Area 1. Complete an action: • Use the standard calculator. • Select menu > Scientific to use the scientific calculator functions. • Select menu > ...Degrees to view a different month. 3. Using the Calculator The device has a standard calculator and a degree calculator. ...
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...specific color to the satellite in the view and to the signal strength bar of the satellites to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Track Up to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. ...Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select Done. 3. Changing the Satellite View 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at the...
...specific color to the satellite in the view and to the signal strength bar of the satellites to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Track Up to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. ...Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set the time, and select Done. 3. Changing the Satellite View 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. The alarm sounds at the...
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Use. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2.
Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Use. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2.
