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...is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of their respective owners. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of... Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of this manual without obligation to www.garmin...
...is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are trademarks of their respective owners. These trademarks may not be used without the written consent of... Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are trademarks of this manual without obligation to www.garmin...
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... 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 ...chirp 23 Applications 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 Tracks 9 ...
... 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 ...chirp 23 Applications 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 Tracks 9 ...
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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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... (page 7). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
... (page 7). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 9). 6. 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 Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product ➊ box for product warnings and...
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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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... batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Hold . 5. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some...
... batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Hold . 5. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some...
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... date are solid green, your device has acquired 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 The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On...
... date are solid green, your device has acquired 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 The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On...
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... Waypoint. 2. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Done. Select a waypoint. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you...
... Waypoint. 2. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Done. Select a waypoint. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you...
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...the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Start. 5. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. For best... accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of ...
...the object. 1. Enter the distance to the location. 4. Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual You can point the device at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Start. 5. Select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. For best... accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of the waypoint location. 1. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select Lock Direction > Project Waypoint. 4. Select a unit of a location. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of ...
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...loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact... Not all areas and maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants or marine services....
...loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed maps. Select menu > Spell Search. 4. Select an option. 3. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact... Not all areas and maps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of the name, and select Done. If necessary, select a location. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, and various points of interest (POIs), such as restaurants or marine services....
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... provides postal code searching. 4. Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to search for addresses. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Routes A route...
... provides postal code searching. 4. Select the city. 5. Enter the street. Creating a Route 1. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Change Name. 4. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to search for addresses. 1. Select a category. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Routes A route...
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... Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Viewing...
... Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Reverse Route. Reversing a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. Viewing...
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... device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record Method. 4. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of...
... device turned on the map indicates your track. 3. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Tracks A track is created. Select Record Method. 4. As you select Record, Show On Map, a line on , a track log is a recording of...
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..., and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed.
..., and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Track Manager. 2. Select a track. 3. Saving the Current Track The track being recorded is listed.
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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 Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can use the map (page 16) or compass...
... 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 Navigation Navigation You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). You can use the map (page 16) or compass...
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... about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to the destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the...
... about the selected location. Use the map to navigate to use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to your vehicle. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan to the destination. 3. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the...
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... (page 16). 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. As you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in that direction to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the...
... (page 16). 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. As you are navigating on water or where there are moving. 1. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigation You should calibrate the compass after moving in that direction to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the...
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... Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 between dots on the eTrex 30. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16...
... Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation for an elapsed time. Select Elevation Plot. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 between dots on the eTrex 30. Viewing Details about the point appear at the top of the plot. Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16...
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Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip ... 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 Go to zero.
Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip ... 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 Go to zero.