Garmin eTrex 10 Support Question
Garmin eTrex 10 Support Question
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Question posted by annbeattie on January 20th, 2014
Unable To Download Gps Co-ordinates To My Etrex 10
I am now longer able to download co-ordinates to my Etrx 10 from the Geocaching website. When I try I get the message ' Garmin Communication Plug in NOT detected. I have downloaded the Plugin, and the 'latest plugin' but I am still unable to download co-ordinates from the Geocaching website. At one time I conected the Garmin to a charger by mistake. Could I have damaged it?
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Related Garmin eTrex 10 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
eTrex®
owner's manual
for use with models 10, 20, 30
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 Sharing Data 24 Setting a Proximity Alarm 24 Calculating the...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... turned on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on the GPS position. 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
Getting Started
Turning the Device On or Off
Hold . When...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... location by collecting multiple samples of a location.
3. For best results, collect four to the object, and select Done > Save.
10
eTrex Owner's Manual Using Sight 'N Go
Sight 'N Go is available on the eTrex 30. Select a unit of measure.
5. Move to the object.
1. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location.
eTrex Owner's Manual
17 Before you must purchase and load City Navigator maps.
To ... • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Calibrating the Compass...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
... the on-screen 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. Select an option:
• To apply the filter to your device to www.OpenCaching.com.
3. Downloading Geocaches
1.
Select items to filter.
3. If necessary, create...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
...Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of directional heading on .
34
eTrex Owner's Manual
Heading Settings
This function is ...structured.
• Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is available on the eTrex 30. Select Setup > Heading.
• Display-sets the type of time (Auto), or turns ...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
... connect the device to adjust the brightness level. 3. Go to adjust the contrast level (eTrex 10 only).
Select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. Viewing Device Information
You can significantly reduce ....
Move the Thumb Stick up and
down to http://www.garmin.com /products/webupdater.
2. Select Setup > About.
40
eTrex Owner's Manual Extensive use of your computer (page 44).
...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... Files
Notice If you must put geocache files in your system tray.
• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to your computer (page 44).
1. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
2. Select the files.
4. Be especially cautious of a file, do not delete it. Device Information
3. eTrex Owner's Manual
45
Complete an action:
•...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
... minute.
or 10 m) away from only your exact location. eTrex Owner's Manual
47 This process occurs automatically when you pair the ANT+ accessory with Your Garmin Device •...the Garmin device within +/- 12 ft.
Data Field Options
Not all models. The uncalibrated environmental pressure. The total elevation distance ascended.
The average vertical distance of GPS
Ambient...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...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 ... 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, 49, 52...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... 17 to a geocache 22 to waypoints ...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 42 sunrise and sunset times 25, 50 system settings 30
T text size, maps 32 time
alarms 26 data fields 50 settings 33 sunrise and sunset
25, 50 zone 33 tones 31
56
eTrex...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... a track (page 7).
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
Mark a waypoint (page 5).
6. Getting Started
Device Overview
‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... amount of some batteries. The device operates on two AA batteries. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
3
➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
....
The device may need a clear view of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 5) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual Select Setup > System > Battery
Type. 6. 2. Insert the...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... to the waypoint, select an attribute, make changes to adjust the brightness level. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
5 Extensive use of settings that optimize your device based on ...your current location as a waypoint.
1. Select a profile.
Waypoints
Waypoints are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water.
1. Select Go.
Select an option:
• To save your ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
Select Waypoint Averaging.
2.
menu to find a destination to navigate to save the route.
6
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual Creating a Route
A route is
complete. 6. Select back to . Where To?
Menu
You can use the Where To? Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... your track.
3. Select Recording Interval.
6. As you require a very precise track record.
• Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
2. eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
7 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method.
4. Complete an action:
• Select an option to record...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...device appears as removable drives in and out of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual Select Where To?. 2. Select Map. Connecting to a USB port on your ...different areas. • Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination using the map (page 8).
Select Go. Plug the small end of the map.
8
Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... dealer. Follow the on-screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to a computer (page 8).
2. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.opencaching.com. 3. Downloading Geocaches
1.
eTrex 10 Quick Start Manual
9 Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device If the device stops responding, you can download the latest version of your device. note: This does not erase any of...
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