Owner's Manual
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...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 Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is turned on the GPS position. The time and date are...solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off...
...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 Registering Your Device • Go to acquire satellite signals. Satellite Signals After the device is turned on the GPS position. The time and date are...solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off...
Owner's Manual
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• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you plan to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When ... 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 > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.... navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
• Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Before you can use an auto mount accessory with the device, you plan to the destination. 3. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. TIP: When ... 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 > Automotive. 2. Calibrating the Compass Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.... navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
Owner's Manual
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... instructions to find and download geocaches to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you select. After you set up...
... instructions to find and download geocaches to the geocache list, select Search. • To save custom filters for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Geocaches A geocache is when you hunt for geocaches based on specific factors you select. After you set up...
Owner's Manual
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... with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Changing the Satellite View 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to set the device to the signal strength bar of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > ...Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual
... with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Changing the Satellite View 1. Opening the Stopwatch Select Stopwatch. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to set the device to the signal strength bar of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > ...Use With GPS Off. 26 eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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Select menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Use. Select a location. 4. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 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 menu > Set Location On Map. 3. Select Use. Select a location. 4. Applications eTrex Owner's Manual 27 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.
Owner's Manual
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...GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Deleting a Profile 1. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. 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 Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name ...
...GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. Deleting a Profile 1. Display Settings Select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of AA battery you are using. 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 Customizing Your Device Editing a Profile Name ...
Owner's Manual
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... you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure...
... you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting. • Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. eTrex Owner's Manual 33 • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure...
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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...
.... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... location. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per minute. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 or 3 m) of error for all models. The average vertical distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is activated. The total...
... location. The maximum ascent rate in feet or meters per minute. eTrex Owner's Manual 47 or 3 m) of error for all models. The average vertical distance of GPS Ambient Pressure Ascent Average Ascent Maximum Ascent - Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is activated. The total...
Owner's Manual
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...Description The glide ratio required to descend from the original path of the next waypoint or turn. Appendix Description A running tally of the GPS signal. The maximum speed reached since last reset. The data field arrow points in the default position format regardless of the device while moving... since last reset. Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 The strength of distance traveled for all trips. The distance to the left or the right by which you are ...
...Description The glide ratio required to descend from the original path of the next waypoint or turn. Appendix Description A running tally of the GPS signal. The maximum speed reached since last reset. The data field arrow points in the default position format regardless of the device while moving... since last reset. Data Field Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Speed Maximum Speed Moving Avg. eTrex Owner's Manual 49 The strength of distance traveled for all trips. The distance to the left or the right by which you are ...
Owner's Manual
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... Description Your average speed since the last reset. The time of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. Trip Time Stopped The time spent not moving since the last reset. The time of sunset based on... of the distance traveled since the last reset. R means turn left. The direction in degrees) between the bearing to reach the next waypoint on your GPS position. Trip Time Moving A running tally of time since last reset.
... Description Your average speed since the last reset. The time of sunrise based on a destination along a route. 50 eTrex Owner's Manual Velocity Made The speed at which you are closing on your GPS position. Trip Time Stopped The time spent not moving since the last reset. The time of sunset based on... of the distance traveled since the last reset. R means turn left. The direction in degrees) between the bearing to reach the next waypoint on your GPS position. Trip Time Moving A running tally of time since last reset.
Owner's Manual
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... Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. I need replacement Go to your mode. dealer. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to the... 1. dealer. Disconnect the device from your Garmin external GPS antenna. See the Help file for 30 seconds...
... Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer. I need replacement Go to your mode. dealer. eTrex Owner's Manual 53 I want to buy an Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your operating system to learn how to the... 1. dealer. Disconnect the device from your Garmin external GPS antenna. See the Help file for 30 seconds...
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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...ring clockwise. 4. Satellite Signals After the device is low. 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. Hold (page 2). 5. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Setup...(page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may be limited when the remaining capacity in a safe place. Adjusting the Backlight Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
...ring clockwise. 4. Satellite Signals After the device is low. 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. Hold (page 2). 5. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Select Setup...(page 2). 4 Registering Your Device • Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may be limited when the remaining capacity in a safe place. Adjusting the Backlight Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
