Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by most1dinca on March 24th, 2014
How To Calibrate Etrex 20
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
...'s Manual
11 For more information, go to .
Select a category.
3.
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 Where To? > menu >
Search Near.
2. categories are available in all Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...City Navigator maps. Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. eTrex Owner's Manual
17 Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not ... power lines.
Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Owner's Manual - Page 20
..., reset the trip information before beginning a trip. To customize the trip computer, see page 28.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter.
3. All of the trip computer values are set to a location where the elevation or...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...wirelessly.
Select Send or Receive. 3. Select a location.
5. Select Done. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Proximity... and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... in the view and to the signal strength bar of the satellites to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30).
If necessary, select Track Up to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Applications
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently using the device...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
..., WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
• Backlight Timeout-adjusts the length of ...5. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of Measure
You can select Automatic to set the time zone ... for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure.
1.
eTrex Owner's Manual
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• Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Tracks are using a map or chart that...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... a distance.
◦◦ Barometric Pressure-records barometric pressure over a period of time.
◦◦ Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
• Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. Geocaching Settings
Select Setup > Geocaches.
• Geocache List-allows you to weather.
• Pressure Trending
◦◦ Save When Power On...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
eTrex Owner's Manual
37
Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
• Appearance-allows you to avoid. • Lock On ...the drawing scheme of paper charts.
◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the map.
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34
ANT+ ...20 compass 18 caring for the device 42 long-term storage 42 chirp 23 City Navigator maps 17 compass 17 calibrating 18 navigating 18 restore 39 setup options 34 connecting to another device 24 USB cable 44 wireless accessories 46 course pointer 19 creating routes 12 waypoints 9 customizing data fields 28
eTrex...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...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...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
...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...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... 33 tones 31
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... the device (page 4).
3. Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. Record a track (page 7).
9. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Create a route (page 7).
8.
Install the batteries (page 3).
... key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Navigate to know the basic features.
1. Getting Started
Device Overview
‹ ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
...acquired satellite signals.
Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
4. When the GPS bars on the GPS position. Extensive use of the sky to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the ... may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
3.
...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
Select Profile Change. 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness level. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1.
can be different when you are using the device for geocaching and ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... Depending on the maps loaded on your current location as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. When the Sample Confidence status
bar reaches 100%, select Save. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Select Average Location.
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2. Not all areas and maps. Select Mark Waypoint.
2. For best results, collect four to the attribute, and select...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... recorded path, including time, location, and elevation
for each point. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is
complete. 6. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Enter the name or part of your track.
3.
Select All POIs. 3. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map.
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
.... Using the Map
1.
The map page opens with your location on , a track log is created.
Select Map. Navigating with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual As you move the map to different areas.
• Select ▲ and ▼ to a destination using the map...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
3. Connect your device to the destination. Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on your device.
Reinstall the batteries (page 3). Turn until points toward the top of the compass, ...
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 Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
5. Getting the Manuals from the Device 1.
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