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... Display Settings 30 3 Menu 11 Routes 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... 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...
... Display Settings 30 3 Menu 11 Routes 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... 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...
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... 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 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device... 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
... 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 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device... 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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... the highlighted 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 around the map. • Press the center of commonly-used functions for the current page.
... the highlighted 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 around the map. • Press the center of commonly-used functions for the current page.
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.... menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services....® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. If necessary, select a location. Not all areas and maps. Select an option. 3. categories are available in all Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To? > menu > Search...
.... menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use the Where To? Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services....® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. If necessary, select a location. Not all areas and maps. Select an option. 3. categories are available in all Where To? Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select Where To? > menu > Search...
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... > Select First Point. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the house number. 6. Select Route Planner. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. NOTE...
... > Select First Point. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Enter the house number. 6. Select Route Planner. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to search for addresses. 1. NOTE...
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... and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select Delete Route. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. The additional point ... select Remove. 6. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
... and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Select Delete Route. Reversing a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. Deleting a Route 1. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. The additional point ... select Remove. 6. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Route Planner. 2. Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
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Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. • To ... up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Interval. 6. Select an option: • To record tracks at a variable rate that creates an optimum representation of your tracks, select Auto. • To ... up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created.
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... Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Elevation Plot. Select Archive. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is...
... Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Elevation Plot. Select Archive. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is...
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...). Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Browsing the Map 1. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves.... Select Where To?. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page ...
...). Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. Browsing the Map 1. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves.... Select Where To?. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page ...
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...turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 TIP: When the ...device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. ...
...turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. If you plan to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. You can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 TIP: When the ...device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. ...
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.... 2. Select an item to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, select back. Select a geocache. 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 After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Geocaches ...
.... 2. Select an item to the geocache list, select Search. • To save the filter, select back. Select a geocache. 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 After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Go. 4. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Geocaches ...
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Select a location. 4.
Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Select a location. 4.
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...can be helpful to change the item order on the main menu. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Select a data field type. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page... 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Specific Pages Data ...
...can be helpful to change the item order on the main menu. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Select a data field type. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page... 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Specific Pages Data ...
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...or trip. 1. Selecting a Profile 1. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using it. Select Setup > Profiles. 4. For example, your settings... Create Profile > OK. 29 Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Select a dashboard. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Select a profile. Customize the...
...or trip. 1. Selecting a Profile 1. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using it. Select Setup > Profiles. 4. For example, your settings... Create Profile > OK. 29 Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Select a dashboard. Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. • From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Select a profile. Customize the...
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...a profile. 3. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background ...off ). Select Done. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select a profile. ...: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you are using. Deleting a Profile 1. Customizing Your...
...a profile. 3. Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40. • Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors that display in Night and Day mode. ◦◦ Mode-sets a light background ...off ). Select Done. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select a profile. ...: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you are using. Deleting a Profile 1. Customizing Your...
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... in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color for each audible type. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of travel... at the top. • Guidance Text-allows you to show guidance text on the map. (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current... Highlight Color-sets the color for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2.
... in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color for each audible type. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of travel... at the top. • Guidance Text-allows you to show guidance text on the map. (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current... Highlight Color-sets the color for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 Select Setup > Tones. 2.
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...a variable rate to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on your tracks. • Recording Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks.... • Track Log-turns track recording on the map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or...
...a variable rate to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on your tracks. • Recording Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more -detailed track, but fills the track log faster. 32 eTrex Owner's Manual Tracks Settings Select Setup > Tracks.... • Track Log-turns track recording on the map. When Off is selected, you must zoom in or...
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... in which a given location reading appears. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to organize your GPS position. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a unit of measure for the device. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the...; Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. ...
... in which a given location reading appears. Changing the Units of Measure You can select Automatic to organize your GPS position. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Select a unit of measure for the device. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the...; Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. ...
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...; Bearing (Small or Large)- Altimeter Settings This function is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is WGS 84. sets the direction to your destination... your relationship to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you turn the device on the eTrex 30. The default coordinate system is available on . 34...
...; Bearing (Small or Large)- Altimeter Settings This function is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is WGS 84. sets the direction to your destination... your relationship to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-switches from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you turn the device on the eTrex 30. The default coordinate system is available on . 34...
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...select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that are shorter in... Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to select a guidance method for -allows you are... log a find (page 22). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp...
...select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that are shorter in... Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ◦◦ On Road For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that require minimal time to select a guidance method for -allows you are... log a find (page 22). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. page 21. • chirp™ Searching-page 23. • Program chirp™-programs the chirp...