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... 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 a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
... 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 a Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
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... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing 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... 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
... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing 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... 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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... location on the map. Select a category. 3. Select Where To?. 2. 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 one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different...
... location on the map. Select a category. 3. Select Where To?. 2. 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 one or more options: • Use the Thumb Stick to pan the map to view different...
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... custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can create and save the filter, select back. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 If necessary, create an account. 4. Select an option: • To apply...
... custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can create and save the filter, select back. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 If necessary, create an account. 4. Select an option: • To apply...
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... 17). Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select an item to a Geocache 1. 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 items to the geocache list, select Search. ...8226; To save the filter, select back. Geocaches 2. Select an option: • To apply...
... 17). Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select an item to a Geocache 1. 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 items to the geocache list, select Search. ...8226; To save the filter, select back. Geocaches 2. Select an option: • To apply...
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... are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache that you can find a chirp in a geocache. Only the owner of the geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 Begin navigating to the next ...stage of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin...
... are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache that you can find a chirp in a geocache. Only the owner of the geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 Begin navigating to the next ...stage of the chirp can program a chirp, but anyone can program and leave in a geocache. • To enter a comment about programming a chirp, see the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin...
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Select a location. 5. Select Done. 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... m) of a particular location. 1. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Your device can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual
Select a location. 5. Select Done. 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... m) of a particular location. 1. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Your device can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... the map, compass, and trip computer. Select a data field type. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Dashboards are a custom grouping of data fields. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main... data fields, you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a number and style of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3.
... the map, compass, and trip computer. Select a data field type. For data field descriptions, see page 47. 4. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Dashboards are a custom grouping of data fields. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the Main... data fields, you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a number and style of data that can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3.
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... Profile > OK. 29 Select a dashboard. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for which you are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of the profile. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 28). 2. Customizing Dashboards 1. For...
... Profile > OK. 29 Select a dashboard. Creating a Custom Profile You can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for which you are saved automatically as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of the profile. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 28). 2. Customizing Dashboards 1. For...
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...; Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On- eTrex Owner's Manual 35 records pressure data only when the device is turned...a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are watching for pressure ...
...; Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you to weather. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On- eTrex Owner's Manual 35 records pressure data only when the device is turned...a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows the barometer to measure changes in elevation while you are watching for pressure ...
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Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of geocaches found. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in order to optimize your route. ◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ... For Distance (requires routable maps)- This number automatically increases as you to select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www...
Routing Settings The device calculates routes optimized for the type of geocaches found. Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to edit the number of activity you are shorter in order to optimize your route. ◦◦ Off Road-calculates point-topoint routes. ... For Distance (requires routable maps)- This number automatically increases as you to select a transportation method in distance. • Calculate Routes for calculating your route. 36 eTrex Owner's Manual See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www...
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... memory cards. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Data Management Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows...
... memory cards. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. File Types The device supports these file types. • 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. Data Management Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows...
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... or volume. 2. Select the files. 4. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. Device Information 3. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Disconnect the device from your system tray. ...your keyboard. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 TIP: You must connect the device to the Trash . 2. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your computer. Be especially cautious of a file, do not delete it...
... or volume. 2. Select the files. 4. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. Device Information 3. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. If necessary, open a folder or volume. Disconnect the device from your system tray. ...your keyboard. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 TIP: You must connect the device to the Trash . 2. Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your computer. Be especially cautious of a file, do not delete it...
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... 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 near your ...location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt...
... 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 near your ...location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt...
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Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 ...selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R 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..., maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex Owner's Manual
Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 ...selecting 29 proximity alarms 24 R 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..., maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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... or changing the batteries. 1. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 4. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Compass. 2. Follow the on , press . 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Select a profile. Move the Thumb Stick left and right to adjust... views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select menu. 3. Selecting a Profile Profiles are locations you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on how you record and store in the device. For example, your device based on water. 1. While the...
... or changing the batteries. 1. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 4. Select Profile Change. 2. Select Compass. 2. Follow the on , press . 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Select a profile. Move the Thumb Stick left and right to adjust... views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Select menu. 3. Selecting a Profile Profiles are locations you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on how you record and store in the device. For example, your device based on water. 1. While the...
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Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers and as mounted volumes on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device. If necessary, create an account. 4. Connecting to www.opencaching.com. 3. Go to a Computer 1. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device... of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Begin navigation to a USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to a destination (page 8). 2. Downloading Geocaches 1. Select Compass. 3.
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers and as mounted volumes on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device. If necessary, create an account. 4. Connecting to www.opencaching.com. 3. Go to a Computer 1. Troubleshooting Resetting the Device... of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Begin navigation to a USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to a destination (page 8). 2. Downloading Geocaches 1. Select Compass. 3.