Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by billWALTER on August 8th, 2013
How To Calibrate Compass On Etrex 20
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
... Near Another Location 1. Select Where To? > menu >
Search Near.
2.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as restaurants or marine services. Select an option.
3. If necessary, select a location. Enter all or part of interest, such as BirdsEye™ satellite...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
• 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.
You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination.
3. Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. If you plan to use an auto ...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... destination (page 16).
2.
The scale ➍ refers to the destination. Navigation
You should calibrate the compass after moving in your path.
➍
➋
➌
➊
The course pointer ... your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the distance
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Select Compass.
3. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Use.
6.
You can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... of the screen.
3. If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the view and... to set the device to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select the clock numbers to the signal strength bar of...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... 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
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eTrex Owner's Manual Enter the new name. 5. Select a profile. 3.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...GPS position. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select Setup > Position Format.
• Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. eTrex...You can customize units of the track line on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure.
1. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... or Large)- 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.
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Heading.
• Display-sets...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
...pressure over a period of time.
◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
• Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts.
◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15 ... change only due to weather.
• Pressure Trending
◦◦ Save When Power On- eTrex Owner's Manual
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Owner's Manual - Page 37
....
◦◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
eTrex Owner's Manual
37 Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
• Appearance-allows you to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... to http://www.garmin.com.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader
• GPX geocache files
Device Information
Installing a microSD Card The eTrex 20 and eTrex 30 can use microSD cards for more information.
1. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment.
➊➋...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... 3).
2. Register the device (page 4).
4. Record a track (page 7).
9. Navigate to know the basic features.
1. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. Getting Started
Device Overview
‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information...10124; Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
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Installing AA Batteries You can rupture at high temperatures. The device operates on two AA batteries. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover. Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... 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
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, it...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness level. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
Follow the on water.
1. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1. Select menu. 3. ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... find a destination to navigate to eight samples for cities, geographic points, and various points of the waypoint location.
1. categories are available in all Where To? eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Select a waypoint. 3. Move to the location. 4. Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on your current location as restaurants...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Select the first point in the route. 4. Tracks
A track is a recording of the name. 4.
Select Recording Interval. Select Where To?. 2. Select ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. Select a category. 3. The position icon represents your route marked with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings.
6.
The map page opens with...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... from the mini-USB port.
3. Plug the small end of the compass, and continue moving .
1. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in . 5. Remove the batteries. 2. Go to a destination (page 8).
2.
Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on your computer...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
... the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to a computer
(page 9).
2. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port.
3. Connect your Garmin dealer.
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