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........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 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the Geocache...
........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 21 Downloading Geocaches 21 Filtering the Geocache...
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...samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Start. 5. Move to the object, and ...select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Point the device at ...
...samples for the waypoint, waiting at an object or in the direction of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. For best results, collect four to the object. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Start. 5. Move to the object, and ...select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Point the device at ...
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... To? categories are available in all Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the 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. Select menu... Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Menu You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services...
... To? categories are available in all Where To? Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the 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. Select menu... Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Menu You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services...
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... lines. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use a bearing pointer or... destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1.
... lines. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. You can use a bearing pointer or... destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1.
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... Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select an option. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Begin...
... Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select an option. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. between dots on the eTrex 30. Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. Begin...
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chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). Only the ... navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Geocaches Enable chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 For more information about looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done...
chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). Only the ... navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Geocaches Enable chirp Searching 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 For more information about looking for the cache or the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment, and select Done...
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.... Follow the on-screen instructions. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before...a particular location. 1. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Select Done. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select a location. 5. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Share Wirelessly...
.... Follow the on-screen instructions. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Your device can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before...a particular location. 1. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Select Done. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Select a location. 5. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Create Alarm. 3. Select Share Wirelessly...
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... current track toward the top of the screen. 3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Multicolor to...
... current track toward the top of the screen. 3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Multicolor to...
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... before the backlight turns off ). 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 Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. System Settings Select Setup > System. • ...; Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
... before the backlight turns off ). 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 Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. System Settings Select Setup > System. • ...; Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
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...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 for the setting. Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of the track line on your tracks.... eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on ...
...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 for the setting. Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of the track line on your tracks.... eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time. • Time Format-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on ...
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Altimeter Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or... traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system...
Altimeter Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Heading Settings This function is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Heading. • Display-sets the type of directional heading on the compass. • North Reference-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or... traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device on. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system...
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Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various... the next point on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, which represents your current point. • Avoidance Setup-(available only for...
Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. • Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various... the next point on the route. ◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you are more readable. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, which represents your current point. • Avoidance Setup-(available only for...
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... Screen 1. Water Immersion notice The device is not lost when batteries are removed. Thoroughly dry the screen. However, prolonged submersion can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Caring for several months, remove the batteries. Extreme Temperatures notice Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur... and air dry the device before using or charging. Wipe the screen with the damp cloth. 3. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Wipe the device with the cloth. 3.
... Screen 1. Water Immersion notice The device is not lost when batteries are removed. Thoroughly dry the screen. However, prolonged submersion can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Caring for several months, remove the batteries. Extreme Temperatures notice Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur... and air dry the device before using or charging. Wipe the screen with the damp cloth. 3. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Wipe the device with the cloth. 3.
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...and earlier. 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. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull... up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Data Management Note: The ...
...and earlier. 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. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull... up , as instructed in the battery compartment. ➊➋ eTrex Owner's Manual 43 Data Management Note: The ...
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... mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1. Customize your Garmin dealer. Select Search for the eTrex 30. 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 Select Setup > Fitness. 3. Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor. 4. These ...
... mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available for New. 5. Using Optional Fitness Accessories 1. Customize your Garmin dealer. Select Search for the eTrex 30. 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 Select Setup > Fitness. 3. Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor. 4. These ...
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... trouble assigning drive letters to your mode. I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. If you connect the device to your Garmin drives. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. Disconnect the device... drives. connected to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. dealer. Turn off the device. I need replacement Go to the 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 computer. 4. See the Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes...
... trouble assigning drive letters to your mode. I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. If you connect the device to your Garmin drives. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. Disconnect the device... drives. connected to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. dealer. Turn off the device. I need replacement Go to the 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 computer. 4. See the Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes...
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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, ...