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... the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 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...
... the Stopwatch 26 Satellite Page 26 Customizing Your Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 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...
Owner's Manual
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...28. Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves. Select Go. Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to...
...28. Select a category. 3. When you travel, moves. Select Go. Select Where To?. 2. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop Navigation. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page 31. 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Select one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to...
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... 1. Navigating to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to a geocache nearest you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Select Geocaches. 2. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a filter. 3. After ...it is saved, the filter is automatically named. 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 Select...
... 1. Navigating to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to a geocache nearest you can access the custom filter from the geocaches list. Select Geocaches. 2. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a filter. 3. After ...it is saved, the filter is automatically named. 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 Select...
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... menu. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a data field type. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to...
... menu. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a data field type. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main Menu Select menu > Change Item Order to...
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... are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using it. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Create Profile > OK. 29 Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. •... From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Selecting a Profile 1. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you change settings such as part ...
... are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are using it. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Create Profile > OK. 29 Select an option: • From the map, select menu > Setup Map > Data Fields > Dashboard. •... From the compass or trip computer, select menu > Change Dashboard. 3. Selecting a Profile 1. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you change settings such as part ...
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...Yes. 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 (...Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Done. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. •...; Language-sets the text language on the device. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Edit Name. 4. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile ...
...Yes. 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 (...Day), a dark background 30 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Done. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. •...; Language-sets the text language on the device. Select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Edit Name. 4. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile ...
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Select Setup > Tones. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the map. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦ Track Up-shows your current direction ...; Day Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in day mode. ◦◦ Night Background Color- Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can...
Select Setup > Tones. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the map. Map Settings Select Setup > Map. • Orientation-adjusts how the map is shown on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦ Track Up-shows your current direction ...; Day Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in day mode. ◦◦ Night Background Color- Select a tone for messages, keys, turn warnings, and alarms. 1. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can...
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Customizing Your Device • Data Fields-selects the number and size of the data fields to display on the map. • Advanced Map Setup-sets the zoom levels, the text size, and the detail level of the map. ◦◦ Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map ... 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 or off ...
Customizing Your Device • Data Fields-selects the number and size of the data fields to display on the map. • Advanced Map Setup-sets the zoom levels, the text size, and the detail level of the map. ◦◦ Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map ... 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 or off ...
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...a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on your tracks. You can customize units of the track line on the map. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Select Setup... change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure ...
...a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on your tracks. You can customize units of the track line on the map. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Select Setup... change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of Measure You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure ...
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Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Altimeter Settings This function is available on...Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the eTrex 30. sets the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course (CDI)-the course deviation indicator displays your relationship to a course line leading to a destination...
Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84. The default coordinate system is using. Altimeter Settings This function is available on...Auto), or turns the compass off. • Calibrate Compass-page 17. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the eTrex 30. sets the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course (CDI)-the course deviation indicator displays your relationship to a course line leading to a destination...
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...vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to optimize your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual This number automatically increases as you are shorter in distance. • ...select a transportation method in order to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to edit the number of activity you...). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. calculates on the activity selected. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to select a guidance method for...
...vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to optimize your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual This number automatically increases as you are shorter in distance. • ...select a transportation method in order to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Select Setup > Routing. • Guidance Method-allows you to edit the number of activity you...). • Filter Setup- See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. calculates on the activity selected. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to select a guidance method for...
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...route when you are more readable. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a ... Avoidance Setup-(available only for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
...route when you are more readable. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a ... Avoidance Setup-(available only for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
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Adding a Page 1. Select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 39 Restoring Specific Page Settings You can restore the settings for which you will restore the settings. 2. Select menu > Restore Defaults. Select Move. 4. Select Add Page. 3. Select a page to the sequence (page 39). 1. Open the page for the map, compass, and trip computer. 1. Restoring...
Adding a Page 1. Select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 39 Restoring Specific Page Settings You can restore the settings for which you will restore the settings. 2. Select menu > Restore Defaults. Select Move. 4. Select Add Page. 3. Select a page to the sequence (page 39). 1. Open the page for the map, compass, and trip computer. 1. Restoring...
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...a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp...8482; or HomePort™ Go to remove the cover. 2. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Data Management Note...
...a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information. 1. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI files from BaseCamp...8482; or HomePort™ Go to remove the cover. 2. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Data Management Note...
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...+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Bring the device within range (10 ft. Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator...
...+™ wireless technology to send data to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Bring the device within range (10 ft. Appendix Appendix Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as BirdsEye satellite imagery, Garmin custom maps, Inland Lakes, TOPO, BlueChart g2, and City Navigator...
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... 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 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...
... 7 storage 7 warnings 7 BirdsEye satellite imagery 11 BlueChart g2 maps 11 54 C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating altimeter 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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... 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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46... 49, 52 turning off 26 H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 Index hunting times 25 K keys 5, 6 L language 30 locking ring 6 M main menu customizing 28 map 16, 17 additional 11 datum 34 detail 32 information 32 optional 46 restore 39 setup 32 viewing routes 13 marine settings 37-38 measuring area...
... 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 near your location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46... 49, 52 turning off 26 H heading settings 34 HomePort 43 Index hunting times 25 K keys 5, 6 L language 30 locking ring 6 M main menu customizing 28 map 16, 17 additional 11 datum 34 detail 32 information 32 optional 46 restore 39 setup 32 viewing routes 13 marine settings 37-38 measuring area...
Quick Start Manual
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... device turned on the map. Select Map. Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to record tracks more actions: • Use the Thumb Stick to zoom in and out of the map. Select Go. Complete ...map to different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to move with your location on , a track log is created. Complete one or more or less often. Using the Map 1. The position icon represents your route marked with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. 8 eTrex 20...
... device turned on the map. Select Map. Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to record tracks more actions: • Use the Thumb Stick to zoom in and out of the map. Select Go. Complete ...map to different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to move with your location on , a track log is created. Complete one or more or less often. Using the Map 1. The position icon represents your route marked with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. 8 eTrex 20...