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... 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 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
... 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 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
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... 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 Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... 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
... 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 Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... 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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...page 17) to navigate to your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual The map page opens with your location on the map. Select Map. 2. Select a category. 3. Map represents your route marked ...the map. Select a destination. 4. To customize the map settings, see page 28. You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map dashboard and data...
...page 17) to navigate to your destination. Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to any saved location in and out of the map. 16 eTrex Owner's Manual The map page opens with your location on the map. Select Map. 2. Select a category. 3. Map represents your route marked ...the map. Select a destination. 4. To customize the map settings, see page 28. You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Navigate using the map or compass. 1. To customize the map dashboard and data...
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... hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your device to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. After...
... hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. Select Setup > Geocaches > Filter Setup > Create Filter. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your device to www.OpenCaching.com. 3. After...
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...; To begin navigation to filter. 3. You can log your results. 1. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a geocache. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select a filter. 3. Geocaches 2. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter...
...; To begin navigation to filter. 3. You can log your results. 1. Editing a Custom Geocache Filter 1. Select a geocache. 3. Select Geocaches. 2. Select Geocaches > menu > Log Attempt. 2. Select a filter. 3. Geocaches 2. Select items to a geocache nearest you, select Find Next Closest. • To end the logging, select Done. 22 eTrex Owner's Manual Logging the Attempt After you can access the custom filter...
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... programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. When you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you can find a chirp in a geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 • To...
... programming and searching is a small Garmin accessory that contains a chirp, details about the chirp appear. 3. Select Setup > Geocaches. 2. Select Geocaches > menu > Show chirp™ Details. 2. When you are within 33 feet (10 m) of the geocache. Begin navigating to the next stage of the geocache that you can find a chirp in a geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 23 • To...
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...Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select a category. 4. Select a location. 5. Select Done. Enter a radius. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches..., routes, 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 You can share...
...Garmin device. 1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select a category. 4. Select a location. 5. Select Done. Enter a radius. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can share waypoints, geocaches..., routes, 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 You can share...
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You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. For data field ...descriptions, see page 47. 4. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a data field type. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the...
You can be helpful to a specific or general task, such as geocaching. Select Map > menu > Setup Map > Data Fields. 2. Select Map > menu > Change Data Fields. 2. Select back to customize. 3. Enabling the Map Data Fields 1. For data field ...descriptions, see page 47. 4. Changing the Data Fields Before you must enable them (page 28). 1. Select a data field to save the changes. 28 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a data field type. Select a number and style of the map, compass, and trip computer. Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing the...
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...Profile Change. 2. Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Select a profile. When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of settings that optimize your device based on water. Select... settings and views can be different when you want to customize the dashboard. 2. Open the page for which you are using the device for geocaching and for a particular activity or trip. 1. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 28). 2.
...Profile Change. 2. Customize the settings as necessary (page 28). 3. Select a profile. When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of settings that optimize your device based on water. Select... settings and views can be different when you want to customize the dashboard. 2. Open the page for which you are using the device for geocaching and for a particular activity or trip. 1. Customize the data fields as necessary (page 28). 2.
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Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows ... data only when the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are moving. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is turned on. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 This can be useful when you to weather....9702;◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20.
Therefore, the barometric pressure should change only due to display the geocache list by names or codes. • Barometer Mode ◦◦ Variable Elevation-allows ... data only when the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. Geocaching Settings Select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List-allows you are moving. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation-assumes the device is turned on. eTrex Owner's Manual 35 This can be useful when you to weather....9702;◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. • Calibrate Altimeter-page 20.
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....garmin.com. calculates on the activity selected. This number automatically increases as you are doing. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to optimize your route. 36 eTrex...
....garmin.com. calculates on the activity selected. This number automatically increases as you are doing. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance (requires routable maps)- Customizing Your Device • Found Geocaches-allows you to optimize your route. 36 eTrex...
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... card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on...
... card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up to http://www.garmin.com. • GPI custom POI 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on...
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Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 44). 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. Be especially cautious of a file, do not... should not be deleted. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Press the Delete key on your computer. Select Edit > Paste. Device Information 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. 4. Select the files. 4.
Deleting Files Notice If you must put geocache files in your system tray. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 44). 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in the Garmin\GPX folder. Be especially cautious of a file, do not... should not be deleted. Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Press the Delete key on your computer. Select Edit > Paste. Device Information 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 45 Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. 4. Select the files. 4.
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... 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 near your ...location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt...
... 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 near your ...location 11 fishing times 25 fitness options 46 G geocaches 21, 35 downloading 21 filter list 21 logging attempt...
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Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 ...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 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals..., maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex Owner's Manual
Index myGarmin 8 N navigating 16 driving routes 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints 9 with bearing pointer 18 with course pointer 19 north up 31 O orientation, map 31 P pages 39 ...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 navigating 13 settings 36 S satellite signals..., maps 32 time alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select Compass. 2. For example, your device based on how you record and store in..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. While the device is on -screen instructions. Select Profile Change. 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. 1. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 4.
To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select Compass. 2. For example, your device based on how you record and store in..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. While the device is on -screen instructions. Select Profile Change. 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water. 1. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 4.
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... device and memory card (optional) appear as mounted volumes on Mac computers. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers and as removable drives in . 5. Remove the batteries. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port... on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device. Plug the small end of your data or settings. 9 Downloading Geocaches 1. Go to a computer (page 9). 2. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue ...
... device and memory card (optional) appear as mounted volumes on Mac computers. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers and as removable drives in . 5. Remove the batteries. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port... on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device. Plug the small end of your data or settings. 9 Downloading Geocaches 1. Go to a computer (page 9). 2. Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue ...