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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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...™ are trademarks of this product. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a registered trademark of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to make changes in the content of this ... or its products and to notify any person or organization of Garmin. Under the copyright laws, this manual without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of...
...™ are trademarks of this product. © 2011 Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a registered trademark of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to make changes in the content of this ... or its products and to notify any person or organization of Garmin. Under the copyright laws, this manual without the express permission of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of...
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...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 a Geocache............22 ... 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...
...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 a Geocache............22 ... 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...
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... the batteries (page 7). 2. 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 Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Record a track (page 14). 8. Create a route (page 12). 7. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to know the ... 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). 9.
... the batteries (page 7). 2. 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 Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Record a track (page 14). 8. Create a route (page 12). 7. Register the device (page 8). 5. Navigate to know the ... 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). 9.
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...; 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 ...to display a list of commonly-used functions for the current page. Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
...; 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 ...to display a list of commonly-used functions for the current page. Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
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.... Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Hold ....results. 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. You can...
.... Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Hold ....results. 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. You can...
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... direction of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the distance to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Select Waypoint Averaging...
... direction of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the distance to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of measure. 5. Select Waypoint Averaging...
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..., and auto services. 1. Enter all Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? For more information, go to . Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. ...Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. Select Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your ...
..., and auto services. 1. Enter all Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? For more information, go to . Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. ...Where To? categories are available in all areas and maps. Select Where To?. 2. Select a category. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your ...
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... Change Name. 4. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the street. Select a route. 3. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Enter the new name. 5. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the...First Point. 2. Enter the city or postal code. Select a category. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Repeat steps...
... Change Name. 4. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Enter the street. Select a route. 3. If necessary, enter the country or state. 3. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Enter the new name. 5. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the...First Point. 2. Enter the city or postal code. Select a category. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Repeat steps...
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... less often. Recording Track Logs 1. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. 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. Select...
... less often. Recording Track Logs 1. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. 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. Select...
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...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 Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Map. 2. Map...view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Navigation Navigation You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to your destination. Select a destination. 4. As you are navigating to zoom in the device....
...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 Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Map. 2. Map...view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination, your route is marked with a magenta line. 5. Navigation Navigation You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to your destination. Select a destination. 4. As you are navigating to zoom in the device....
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..., and the bar at the top of the map. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the mount in the text bar ...along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30...
..., and the bar at the top of the map. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the mount in the text bar ...along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30...
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Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass. 3. Follow the on water or where there are moving. 1. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on your original ..., regardless of the direction you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination is most useful if you are no major obstacles in that direction to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and...
Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Compass. 3. Follow the on water or where there are moving. 1. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on your original ..., regardless of the direction you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination is most useful if you are no major obstacles in that direction to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and...
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... plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Select an option. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time... 34. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. between dots on the eTrex 30.
... plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Select an option. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Compass. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time... 34. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. between dots on the eTrex 30.
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...-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Go to filter. 3. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your ...device to a computer (page 44). 2. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Downloading Geocaches 1. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select an option: • To apply the filter to your device. Follow...
...-screen instructions to find and download geocaches to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Go to filter. 3. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your ...device to a computer (page 44). 2. Select items to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Downloading Geocaches 1. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Select an option: • To apply the filter to your device. Follow...
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... > Filter Setup. 2. Select a filter. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Go. 4. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select an item to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can log your results. 1. Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To... end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. Select a geocache. ...
... > Filter Setup. 2. Select a filter. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Go. 4. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select an item to filter. 3. Navigate using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can log your results. 1. Navigating to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To... end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Found, Did Not Find, or Needs Repair. 3. After it is saved, the filter is automatically named. Select a geocache. ...
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... Garmin device. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select a category. 4. You can share information wirelessly. Enter a radius. 7. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Select Done. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20...
... Garmin device. 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select a category. 4. You can share information wirelessly. Enter a radius. 7. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Select Done. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20...
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... 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. Select a day. Calculating the Size of the area you want to calculate. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
... 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. Select a day. Calculating the Size of the area you want to calculate. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 25 Applications Viewing the Calendar and Almanacs...
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Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite ...your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select Alarm Clock. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. ...
Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Satellite > menu. 2. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite ...your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select Alarm Clock. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. ...
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Use. 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 a location. 4.
Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 Select Use. 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 a location. 4.
