Owner's Manual
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...the device is turned on the GPS position. 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. Getting Started Turning... the Device On or Off Hold . When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on...
...the device is turned on the GPS position. 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. Getting Started Turning... the Device On or Off Hold . When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on...
Owner's Manual
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• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to use an auto... shows information about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Navigating a... profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Select Profile Change >...
• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to use an auto... shows information about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Navigating a... profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Select Profile Change >...
Owner's Manual
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... the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Select an option: • To apply the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 After you set up the filter, you hunt for geocaches based on certain factors...
... the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. Select an option: • To apply the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 After you set up the filter, you hunt for geocaches based on certain factors...
Owner's Manual
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...the selected time. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Satellite > menu. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites...to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Select an option.... Turn Alarm On. 4. Changing the Satellite View 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual
...the selected time. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select Satellite > menu. 2. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites...to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. The alarm sounds at a specific time. 1. Select an option.... Turn Alarm On. 4. Changing the Satellite View 1. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual
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Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27
Select a location. 4. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26). 1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 2. Select Use. Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27
Owner's Manual
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...AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide...GPS off . Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Done. Select a profile. 3. Deleting a Profile 1. 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...
...AA battery you to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. System Settings Select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide...GPS off . Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Done. Select a profile. 3. Deleting a Profile 1. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... on the map. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone...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 measure for the setting. You can customize units of the track line on your tracks. • Auto Archive-selects an...
... on the map. Select Setup > Position Format. • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select the time zone...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 measure for the setting. You can customize units of the track line on your tracks. • Auto Archive-selects an...
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... Altimeter Settings This function is WGS 84. 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. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the...
... Altimeter Settings This function is WGS 84. 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. 34 eTrex Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the...
Owner's Manual
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... near other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within +/- 12 ft. The uncalibrated environmental pressure. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 Total Description The margin of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the first time, your GPS location is accurate to within range (10...
... near other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within +/- 12 ft. The uncalibrated environmental pressure. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 Total Description The margin of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the first time, your GPS location is accurate to within range (10...
Owner's Manual
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... path of the selected settings. The average speed of the device while moving . Appendix Description A running tally of the GPS signal. Displays the current position in the selected position format. Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of... travel. Data Field Glide Ratio to the destination elevation. The maximum speed reached since last reset. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 GPS Signal Strength Heading Heart Rate (heart rate monitor required) Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Description The glide ratio ...
... path of the selected settings. The average speed of the device while moving . Appendix Description A running tally of the GPS signal. Displays the current position in the selected position format. Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of... travel. Data Field Glide Ratio to the destination elevation. The maximum speed reached since last reset. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 GPS Signal Strength Heading Heart Rate (heart rate monitor required) Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Description The glide ratio ...
Owner's Manual
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... reach the next waypoint on your final destination. L means turn right. R means turn left. Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. The current time of sunrise based on the route. The estimated time needed to the route. The estimated time needed to Next To Course... Description Your average speed since the last reset. Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of Day Time to Destination Time to reach your GPS position. The time of day based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual
... reach the next waypoint on your final destination. L means turn right. R means turn left. Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. The current time of sunrise based on the route. The estimated time needed to the route. The estimated time needed to Next To Course... Description Your average speed since the last reset. Data Field Description Trip Odometer A running tally of Day Time to Destination Time to reach your GPS position. The time of day based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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...into mass storage mode. Continue holding for your operating system to learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your mode. I need replacement Go to assign drive letters. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 Turn off the device. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of... drives. I want to buy an Go to your Garmin external GPS antenna. connected to your Garmin parts or accessories. dealer. computer, but it...
...into mass storage mode. Continue holding for your operating system to learn how to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your mode. I need replacement Go to assign drive letters. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 Turn off the device. I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of... drives. I want to buy an Go to your Garmin external GPS antenna. connected to your Garmin parts or accessories. dealer. computer, but it...
Owner's Manual
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...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 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals 8, 26, 30, 47, ...
...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 22 navigating to 22 settings 35 GPS signals 8, 26, 30, 47, ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device... 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset 25, 50 zone 33 tones 31 56 eTrex Owner's Manual
... 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 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 version 40 stopwatch 26 storing the device... 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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...eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Extensive use of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin....com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on the GPS position. When the GPS bars on the backlight page ...
...eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Extensive use of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin....com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on the GPS position. When the GPS bars on the backlight page ...