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...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 ... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
...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 ... 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... Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings...
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... to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point..., collect four to the location. 4. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint ...
... to eight samples for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a unit of the waypoint location. 1. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Point..., collect four to the location. 4. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Enter the distance to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint ...
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...auto services. 1. Select a category. 3. Enter all Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all areas and maps. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select Where To?. 2. Select... an option. 3. Where To? Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. 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.
...auto services. 1. Select a category. 3. Enter all Where To? Menu You can use the Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all areas and maps. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. Select Where To?. 2. Select... an option. 3. Where To? Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. 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.
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.... 2. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to 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. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive...
.... 2. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Use the map to navigate to 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. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive...
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... Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select an option. To customize the elevation plot,...Elevation Plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. between dots on the eTrex 30. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and...
... Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select an option. To customize the elevation plot,...Elevation Plot. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. between dots on the eTrex 30. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and...
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...enter a comment, and select Done. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you can... find a chirp in a geocache. Select chirp™ Searching > On. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin...
...enter a comment, and select Done. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 A chirp is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you can... find a chirp in a geocache. Select chirp™ Searching > On. Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1. If available, select Go to navigate to a geocache (page 22). chirp™ chirp programming and searching is a small Garmin...
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...and tracks. 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 Select a category. 4. Enter a radius. 7. Select a location. 5. You can send or receive data when ... of a particular location. 1. Select Send or Receive. 3. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select Use...
...and tracks. 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 Select a category. 4. Enter a radius. 7. Select a location. 5. You can send or receive data when ... of a particular location. 1. Select Send or Receive. 3. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share data wirelessly, you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share information wirelessly. Select Use...
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... Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. 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. The alarm sounds at...
... Stopwatch. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Alarm Clock. 2. 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. The alarm sounds at...
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...the new name. 5. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select a profile. 3. note: Changing the text ...are using. 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 Deleting a Profile 1. Select Delete > Yes. For information about WAAS, ...
...the new name. 5. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Select a profile. 3. note: Changing the text ...are using. 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 Deleting a Profile 1. Select Delete > Yes. For information about WAAS, ...
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... 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 the track line on your tracks. Select a measurement type. 3. Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of... measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to select the time zone for the device. Select a unit of measure ...
... 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 the track line on your tracks. Select a measurement type. 3. Select Setup > Units. 2. You can customize units of... measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to select the time zone for the device. Select a unit of measure ...
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.... • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you to a GPS compass when you are traveling ...at a higher rate of speed for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device 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...
.... • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is using. Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration-allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you to a GPS compass when you are traveling ...at a higher rate of speed for a set period of the compass. • Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you turn the device 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...
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Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available 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 map features in ... the route when you are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine...
Customizing Your Device Marine Map Settings This function is available 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 map features in ... the route when you are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. eTrex Owner's Manual 37 The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine...
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... temperatures can occur because it can damage plastic components. Caring for the Device NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents which can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Thoroughly dry the device. Wipe the device with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe the screen with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ... months, remove the batteries. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with the cloth. 3. It can cause damage to use the device for 30 minutes. Device Information Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to the device. Cleaning the Device 1.
... temperatures can occur because it can damage plastic components. Caring for the Device NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents which can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Thoroughly dry the device. Wipe the device with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe the screen with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens ... months, remove the batteries. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with the cloth. 3. It can cause damage to use the device for 30 minutes. Device Information Long-Term Storage When you do not plan to the device. Cleaning the Device 1.
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... the cover. 2. 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. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. It is not... compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage...
... the cover. 2. 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. Remove the batteries or battery. 3. It is not... compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Go to http://buy.garmin.com for additional storage...
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...to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor. 4. Select Search for the eTrex 30. These accessories use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor ...or a cadence sensor with the accessory. Optional Fitness Accessories Fitness accessories are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your device, you must install...
...to view the heart rate or cadence data (page 28). 46 eTrex Owner's Manual or 3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor. 4. Select Search for the eTrex 30. These accessories use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor ...or a cadence sensor with the accessory. Optional Fitness Accessories Fitness accessories are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your device, you must install...
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...drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. If you connect the device to your mode. dealer. See the Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. Continue holding for your ... learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin parts or accessories. computer. 4. go into mass storage mode. I need replacement Go to assign drive letters. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 Turn off the...
...drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. If you connect the device to your mode. dealer. See the Help file for 30 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage 3. Continue holding for your ... learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin parts or accessories. computer. 4. go into mass storage mode. I need replacement Go to assign drive letters. Appendix Problem Solution My device is You may have loaded a corrupted file. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 Turn off the...
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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, ...