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...notify any person or organization of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of this product. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries... in the United States and/or other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin Ltd. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™, HomePort™, ...
...notify any person or organization of their respective owners. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of this product. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries... in the United States and/or other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin Ltd. ANT™, ANT+™, BaseCamp™, chirp™, HomePort™, ...
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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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... 9). 6. 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 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Install the batteries (page 7). 2.
... 9). 6. 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 Turn on the device (page 8). 3. Install the batteries (page 7). 2.
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...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 Getting 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 ...
...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 Getting 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 ...
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... Type. 6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Getting Started 2. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Replace the...
... Type. 6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Getting Started 2. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Replace the...
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... the Device On or Off Hold . The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is...
... the Device On or Off Hold . The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is...
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... a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device.
... a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you must create a waypoint. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you record and store in the device.
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... averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of a location. 3. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Start. 5. Enter the... direction of the waypoint location. 1. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a unit of measure. 5.
... averaging allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of a location. 3. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select Start. 5. Enter the... direction of the waypoint location. 1. You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a unit of measure. 5.
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...on your Garmin dealer. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. For more information, go to . Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, ... to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select menu > Spell Search...
...on your Garmin dealer. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. For more information, go to . Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, ... to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select menu > Spell Search...
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Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to search for addresses. 1. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Enter the new name. 5. NOTE: Not all map data ...
Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to search for addresses. 1. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Routes A route is complete. 6. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Enter the new name. 5. NOTE: Not all map data ...
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.... Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
.... Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select View Map. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the point on the route...
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Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your ...
Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of your ...
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.... Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Archive. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Deleting a Track 1. The beginning...
.... Clearing the Current Track Select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Select a track. 3. Select Elevation Plot. Select Track Manager. 2. Select Archive. Select Track Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed. Select a track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Deleting a Track 1. The beginning...
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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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your route marked with a magenta line. 5. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page...
... 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 Navigate using the map or compass. 1. Map represents your route marked with a magenta line. 5. To customize the map dashboard and data fields, see page...
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...objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at...map. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Follow the turns in your destination. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS ...
...objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at...map. Select Profile Change > Automotive. 2. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Follow the turns in your destination. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS ...
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... there are moving. 1. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your original starting point. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the...
... there are moving. 1. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your original starting point. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the...
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... 18). Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Elevation Plot. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance... elapsed time. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30.
... 18). Navigation Changing the Plot Type You can navigate with the course pointer, you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Select Elevation Plot. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you can change the pointer setting to display pressure and elevation over time or distance... elapsed time. Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the course deviation indicator. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on the eTrex 30.
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... The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Go to zero. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can...
... The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Go to zero. Follow the on-screen instructions. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can...