Owner's Manual
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... 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 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46...
... 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 40 Updating the Software 40 Viewing Device Information..........40 Specifications 41 About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46...
Owner's Manual
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...along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan... to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the ...
...along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. If you plan... to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Follow the on water or where there are no major obstacles in that direction to the destination. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the destination, the... 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long distances, ...
...Follow the on water or where there are no major obstacles in that direction to the destination. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the destination, the... 2. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. The course line to your destination is most useful if you are navigating on -screen instructions. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer When navigating to a destination, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving long distances, ...
Owner's Manual
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Follow the on-screen instructions. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Select...
Follow the on-screen instructions. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero. Select...
Owner's Manual
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... difficulty. 1. After you set up the filter, you select. Go to filter. 3. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS... the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 If necessary, create an account. 4.
... difficulty. 1. After you set up the filter, you select. Go to filter. 3. Geocaches Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS... the filter to a computer (page 44). 2. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can create and save the filter, select back. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 If necessary, create an account. 4.
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...you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Your device can share information wirelessly. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can send or receive data when connected to another... (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Enter a radius. 7. You can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a location. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
...you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device. 1. Your device can share information wirelessly. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks. Select Use. 6. Applications Applications Sharing Data The eTrex 30 can send or receive data when connected to another... (3 m) of a particular location. 1. Enter a radius. 7. You can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30). 24 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a location. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of the screen. 3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select the clock numbers to set the device to be oriented with your current location, ...the device is off at a specific time. 1. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Changing the Satellite View 1. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set...
...Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. Satellite Page The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of the screen. 3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select the clock numbers to set the device to be oriented with your current location, ...the device is off at a specific time. 1. Select Satellite > menu. 2. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Turn Alarm On. 4. Changing the Satellite View 1. Applications Setting an Alarm If you are not currently using the device, you can set...
Owner's Manual
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... to show guidance text on the map. Select Setup > Tones. 2. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current direction of travel...; Day Background Color-sets the background image used in night mode. ◦◦ Night Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in night mode. • Screen Capture-allows you to select when to take...
... to show guidance text on the map. Select Setup > Tones. 2. Customizing Your Device Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for each audible type. eTrex Owner's Manual 31 (Night), or automatically switches between the two based on the sunrise time and the sunset time for your current direction of travel...; Day Background Color-sets the background image used in night mode. ◦◦ Night Highlight Color-sets the color for selections in night mode. • Screen Capture-allows you to select when to take...
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Updating the Software Before you can decrease the backlight timeout to http://www.garmin.com /products/webupdater. 2. Follow the on , press . 2. Select Setup > About. 40 eTrex Owner's Manual Viewing Device Information You can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Go to maximize battery power.... the device to your data or settings. Device Information Device Information Adjusting the Screen Note: The backlight brightness may be limited when the remaining capacity in the batteries is on -screen instructions. Extensive use of your computer (page 44). 1. While the device ...
Updating the Software Before you can decrease the backlight timeout to http://www.garmin.com /products/webupdater. 2. Follow the on , press . 2. Select Setup > About. 40 eTrex Owner's Manual Viewing Device Information You can significantly reduce battery life. 1. Go to maximize battery power.... the device to your data or settings. Device Information Device Information Adjusting the Screen Note: The backlight brightness may be limited when the remaining capacity in the batteries is on -screen instructions. Extensive use of your computer (page 44). 1. While the device ...
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Cleaning the Screen 1. Water Immersion notice The device is not lost when batteries are removed. It can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Wipe the device with the cloth. 3. Stored data is waterproof to wipe dry and air dry the.... Thoroughly dry the device. Cleaning the Device 1. Caring for several months, remove the batteries. However, prolonged submersion can damage plastic components. Wipe the screen with the damp cloth. 3. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent solution. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with water, isopropyl...
Cleaning the Screen 1. Water Immersion notice The device is not lost when batteries are removed. It can cause permanent damage. 42 eTrex Owner's Manual Wipe the device with the cloth. 3. Stored data is waterproof to wipe dry and air dry the.... Thoroughly dry the device. Cleaning the Device 1. Caring for several months, remove the batteries. However, prolonged submersion can damage plastic components. Wipe the screen with the damp cloth. 3. Dampen a soft, clean, lint-free cloth with a mild detergent solution. 2. Dampen a clean cloth with water, isopropyl...
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... 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 near your location...
... 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 near your location...
Quick Start Manual
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... batteries, observing polarity. 3. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on the GPS position. Satellite Signals After... clockwise. 4. Extensive use of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Adjusting the Backlight Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Hold (page 2). 5. 2. ...
... batteries, observing polarity. 3. Turning the Device On or Off Hold (page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the batteries is turned on the GPS position. Satellite Signals After... clockwise. 4. Extensive use of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Select Setup > System > Battery Type. 6. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. Adjusting the Backlight Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Hold (page 2). 5. 2. ...
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...how you record and store in the device. For example, your device based on water. 1. While the device is on -screen instructions. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass....near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select a profile. Select Profile Change. 2. Select menu. 3. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 Waypoints Waypoints are locations you are a collection of settings...
...how you record and store in the device. For example, your device based on water. 1. While the device is on -screen instructions. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Select Compass....near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life. 1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select a profile. Select Profile Change. 2. Select menu. 3. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual 5 Waypoints Waypoints are locations you are a collection of settings...
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...) appear as mounted volumes on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your computer. 2. Go to a Computer 1. Follow the on Mac computers. Connecting to www.opencaching.com. 3. Downloading Geocaches 1. Begin navigation to a destination (page 8). 2. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers...
...) appear as mounted volumes on -screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your computer. 2. Go to a Computer 1. Follow the on Mac computers. Connecting to www.opencaching.com. 3. Downloading Geocaches 1. Begin navigation to a destination (page 8). 2. If necessary, create an account. 4. Sign in My Computer on Windows eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual computers...