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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 List..........21 Navigating to a... 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 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25...
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 List..........21 Navigating to a... 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 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10 Where To? Table of an Area....25...
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Table of Contents Setting the Device Tones 31 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 ... 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
Table of Contents Setting the Device Tones 31 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 ... 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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...). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Create a route (page 12). 7. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Record a track (page 14). 8. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important...
...). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Navigate to know the basic features. 1. Create a route (page 12). 7. Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Record a track (page 14). 8. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important...
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... edit. 4. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Select...
... edit. 4. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. Select menu > Delete > Yes. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Select...
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...at least 90 minutes between samples. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is ... of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Select a unit of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2.
...at least 90 minutes between samples. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is ... of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Select a unit of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2.
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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device...imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. categories are available in all or part of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Detailed maps may contain additional points...
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device...imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. categories are available in all or part of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Detailed maps may contain additional points...
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...house number. 6. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Routes A route is complete. 6. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to your final destination. Enter the street. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you...Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to save the route. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select a category. 3.
...house number. 6. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Routes A route is complete. 6. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to your final destination. Enter the street. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you...Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Change Name. 4. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the first point in the route. 4. Select back to save the route. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select a category. 3.
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... before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. 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. Select Edit Route. 4. Editing a Route 1. Select an option: • To view the point...
... before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Select a route. 3. Select a route. 3. 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. Select Edit Route. 4. Editing a Route 1. Select an option: • To view the point...
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... quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your...
... quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select Record Interval. 6. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Record Method. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your...
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The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select menu > Review Track. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Archive. Select what you want to save : • Select...
The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select menu > Review Track. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Archive. Select what you want to save : • Select...
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... you travel, moves. Select Map. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. 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...
... you travel, moves. Select Map. 2. Navigate using the map or compass. 1. 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...
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...default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select ...Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance....
...default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select Compass. 3. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select ...Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Navigating with the course pointer, you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance....
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...tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select a category. 4. Select Done. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex... Owner's Manual 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 Send...
...tracks. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select a category. 4. Select Done. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex... Owner's Manual 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 Send...
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... the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. ...Select Alarm Clock. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select the clock numbers to turn on and sounds the alarm. Applications Setting an Alarm If...
... the device is off at the alarm time, the device turns on at the selected time. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to the signal strength bar of the screen. 3. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. ...Select Alarm Clock. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select the clock numbers to turn on and sounds the alarm. Applications Setting an Alarm If...
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... Text-allows you to take screen captures on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦ Track Up-shows your current location (Auto). ◦◦ Day Background Color-sets the background image used in night mode. ◦◦ Night Highlight Color... guidance text on the map. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. Select Setup > Tones. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in day mode. ...
... Text-allows you to take screen captures on the page. ◦◦ North Up-shows north at the top of the page. ◦◦ Track Up-shows your current location (Auto). ◦◦ Day Background Color-sets the background image used in night mode. ◦◦ Night Highlight Color... guidance text on the map. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. Select Setup > Tones. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 sets the background image used in day mode. ◦◦ Day Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in day mode. ...
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... a more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Customizing Your Device • Data Fields-selects the number and size of the data fields to display on the map. • Advanced Map...Levels-selects the zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Text Size-selects the text size for optimal use on your tracks. • Recording Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Showing more detail may cause the map to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. When...
... a more slowly. ◦◦ Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off . • Record Method-selects a track recording method. Customizing Your Device • Data Fields-selects the number and size of the data fields to display on the map. • Advanced Map...Levels-selects the zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Text Size-selects the text size for optimal use on your tracks. • Recording Interval-selects a track log recording rate. Showing more detail may cause the map to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. When...
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...speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select Setup > Units. 2. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time...-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 You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. • Auto...
...speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select Setup > Units. 2. Customizing Your Device Time Settings Select Setup > Time...-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 You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the map. • Auto...
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... Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Restoring Specific Settings to reset. Select Setup. 2. Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories, see page 46. Setting up Marine Alarms 1. Select an item to Defaults 1. Select... Water- Select an alarm type. 3. Select Setup > Reset. 2. If necessary, enter a distance, then select Done. Select an item to reset. 3. Select menu > Restore Defaults. 38 eTrex Owner's Manual
... Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Restoring Specific Settings to reset. Select Setup. 2. Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories, see page 46. Setting up Marine Alarms 1. Select an item to Defaults 1. Select... Water- Select an alarm type. 3. Select Setup > Reset. 2. If necessary, enter a distance, then select Done. Select an item to reset. 3. Select menu > Restore Defaults. 38 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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...position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 creating 29 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... tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 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, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex...
...position format 33 power key 8 profiles 29 changing 29 creating 29 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... tracks 15 sharing data 24 Sight N' Go 10 software updating 40 version 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, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex...