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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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...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 ... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
...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 ... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
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Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Move to the object. 1. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select ... you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a waypoint. 3. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Move to the object. 1. Point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Select ... you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a waypoint. 3. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
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...maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps You... can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants or marine services. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are ...
...maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Menu You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps You... can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants or marine services. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are ...
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...Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination... do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors...
...Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Follow the turns in your destination... do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors...
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... plot, see page 34. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation...
... plot, see page 34. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the eTrex 30. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation...
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... next stage of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Select chirp™ Searching > On. If available,... Manual 23 Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. When you can find a chirp in a geocache. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. • To enter a comment about...
... next stage of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Select chirp™ Searching > On. If available,... Manual 23 Only the owner of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. When you can find a chirp in a geocache. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. • To enter a comment about...
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... when connected to another compatible device. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select Share...
... when connected to another compatible device. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select Share...
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... 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 Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Alarm Clock. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal... strength bar of the screen. 3. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select an option. The alarm sounds at the selected time. Select Turn Alarm On. 4.
... 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 Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Select Alarm Clock. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal... strength bar of the screen. 3. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select an option. The alarm sounds at the selected time. Select Turn Alarm On. 4.
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... 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 (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the...
... 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 (Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the...
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... type. 3. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24...-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. • Auto Archive-selects an ...
... type. 3. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24...-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. • Auto Archive-selects an ...
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... how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Altimeter Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. The default coordinate system is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the...for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north ...
... how the course appears. ◦◦ Bearing (Small or Large)- Altimeter Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. The default coordinate system is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the...for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north ...
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... you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on... point. • Avoidance Setup-(available only for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37
... you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on... point. • Avoidance Setup-(available only for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual 37
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Caring for 30 minutes. Thoroughly dry the screen. After submersion, be certain to the device. Cleaning the Device 1. Wipe the device with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ... using or charging. Device Information Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Thoroughly dry the device. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with the damp cloth. 3. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for...
Caring for 30 minutes. Thoroughly dry the screen. After submersion, be certain to the device. Cleaning the Device 1. Wipe the device with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ... using or charging. Device Information Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Thoroughly dry the device. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with the damp cloth. 3. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for...
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...; GPI custom POI 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. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Remove the batteries ... the cover. 2. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.
...; GPI custom POI 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. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Remove the batteries ... the cover. 2. File Types The device supports these file types. • Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™ Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage. It is not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.
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...BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Search for the eTrex 30. Optional Fitness Accessories Fitness accessories are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your data fields to the device. Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device,...1. Optional Maps You can use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual You can purchase additional maps, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Select ...
...BlueChart g2, and City Navigator maps. or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Search for the eTrex 30. Optional Fitness Accessories Fitness accessories are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your data fields to the device. Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device,...1. Optional Maps You can use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual You can purchase additional maps, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Select ...
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...Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. connected to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin external GPS antenna. Disconnect the device from your Garmin parts or ...accessories. I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. computer, but it will not 2. If you connect the device to your mode. I need replacement Go to the 1. eTrex...
...Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. connected to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin external GPS antenna. Disconnect the device from your Garmin parts or ...accessories. I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. computer, but it will not 2. If you connect the device to your mode. I need replacement Go to the 1. eTrex...
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... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex...
... and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34 ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 auto zoom 32 B backlight timeout 40 barometer 19 BaseCamp 43 batteries 30, 48 about 41 information 7, 41 installing 7 life...20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28 eTrex...
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... 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 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...
... 29 D data fields 28 options 47 deleting files 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...
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... recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating... 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 ... stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, ...
... recording tracks 14, 32 registering your device 8 resetting all settings 52 data 38 device 52 elevation plot 20 restoring default settings 39 routes 12-13 active route 13 avoidance 37 creating 12 deleting 13 editing 13 navigating... 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 ... stopwatch 26 storing the device 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30 T text size, maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, ...
