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... a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual may not be used without the written consent of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a trademark of this...
... a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of Garmin. These trademarks may not be copied, in whole or in the content of this manual may not be used without the written consent of Garmin Ltd. Mac® is a trademark of this...
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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 Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 ...
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 Geocache............22 Logging the Attempt 22 chirp 23 Applications 24 ...
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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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... 8). 5. Create a route (page 12). 7. 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. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6.
... 8). 5. Create a route (page 12). 7. 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. Acquire satellites (page 8). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6.
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... Started ➏ 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... highlighted 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
... Started ➏ 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... highlighted 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
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... or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Hold . 5. Getting Started 2. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below...
... or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Installing AA Batteries The device operates on two AA batteries. Hold . 5. Getting Started 2. Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below...
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... , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals...
... , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals...
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... a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the...
... a Waypoint 1. Editing a Waypoint Before you can save the waypoint without changes, select Done. • To make changes to the waypoint, select an item to edit. 4. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the...
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... at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Move to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save...
... at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of a location. 3. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Move to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save...
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...interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 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 ..., 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. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Menu You can use the Where To...
...interest, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option. 3. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 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 ..., 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. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Menu You can use the Where To...
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Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Select a category. 3. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. ...
Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Creating a Route 1. Select a category. 3. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 4. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. ...
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... the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select View Map. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2.
... the order of the point on the route, select Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Deleting a Route 1. Select View Map. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. Select Route Planner. 2.
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...; To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including...
...; To record tracks at a specified time, select Time. 5. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your path. eTrex Owner's Manual If you move with the device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including...
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... is called the current track. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select a track. 3. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to save : •...
... is called the current track. 1. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Deleting a Track 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select a track. 3. Select Archive. Select a track. 3. The beginning and the end of a Track 1. Select a saved track. 3. Select what you want to save : •...
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... Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual
... Stick to pan the map to view different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the... and load City Navigator maps. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
... 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. You can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you must also purchase and install the... and load City Navigator maps. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
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...; ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your original starting point. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you drift from the course. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI...
...; ➊ The course pointer ➊ indicates your original starting point. The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16). 2. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual As you drift from the course. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI...
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between dots on the eTrex 30. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Select ... Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select an option. Navigating with the course pointer, you must...
between dots on the eTrex 30. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. Select ... Plot Type You can navigate with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select an option. Navigating with the course pointer, you must...
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..., and other helpful statistics. Go to zero. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual 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...
..., and other helpful statistics. Go to zero. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter. 3. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual 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...