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... 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 ...chirp 23 Applications 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 ...
... 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 ...chirp 23 Applications 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 ...
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... 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
... 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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Record a track (page 14). 8. 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 Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the ...
Record a track (page 14). 8. 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 Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the ...
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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... item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly-used functions for...
...; 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... item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page. • Press ▲ and ▼ to display a list of commonly-used functions for...
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... exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or...
... exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Hold . 5. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Battery Information ‹ warning The temperature rating for best results. 1. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or...
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... set automatically based on the GPS position. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals...
... set automatically based on the GPS position. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals...
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.... 2. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Deleting a Waypoint 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9
.... 2. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Deleting a Waypoint 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9
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... 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 Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. You can point the device at an object or in ...the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. ...
... 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 Move to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. You can point the device at an object or in ...the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For best results, collect four to the location. 4. ...
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... loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. If necessary, select a location. Select an option. 3. For more information, go to . Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select...
... loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. If necessary, select a location. Select an option. 3. For more information, go to . Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select...
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... To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Editing the Name of...
... To? > Addresses. 2. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select back to search for addresses. 1. Editing the Name of...
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... 1. Reversing a Route 1. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to view additional details. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select...
... 1. Reversing a Route 1. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Route Planner. 2. Select back to view additional details. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. Select...
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... the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or...
... the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your path. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or...
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.... 2. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Track Manager. 2. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space...
.... 2. Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select Track Manager. 2. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. Select a track. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space...
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... navigate to your destination. 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 Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination, your route marked with a magenta line on the map. Select a destination. 4. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop...
... navigate to your destination. 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 Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination, your route marked with a magenta line on the map. Select a destination. 4. Stopping Navigation Select Where To? > Stop...
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...lines. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Before you must also purchase and install the mount in the text..., you can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not ...
...lines. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Before you must also purchase and install the mount in the text..., you can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not ...
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... temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. As you are navigating on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the...
... temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. As you are navigating on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the...
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... the elevation plot, see page 34. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. Select...
... the elevation plot, see page 34. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Select an option. between dots on the eTrex 30. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. Select...
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... maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Follow the on-screen instructions. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Go to... zero. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. All of the trip computer values are...
... maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Follow the on-screen instructions. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Go to... zero. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. All of the trip computer values are...
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... to a computer (page 44). 2. Go to filter. 3. After you set up the filter, you can filter your geocache list based on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can apply it in . 5. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and...
... to a computer (page 44). 2. Go to filter. 3. After you set up the filter, you can filter your geocache list based on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can apply it in . 5. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and...