Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by boodMosesD on August 19th, 2013
How To Calibrate Garmin Etrex 20
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
... various points of the name, and select Done. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30, such as BirdsEye™ satellite imagery, BlueChart® g2, TOPO, and City Navigator® detailed...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle.
1. Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. 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. eTrex Owner...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...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. ...location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known.
2. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Calibrate Altimeter.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current ...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
.... Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device.
1. Select Use.
6. Select Done. When you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual
You can share information wirelessly. Follow the on-screen instructions. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... locations, and signal strength. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Changing the Satellite View 1. Select Turn Alarm On. 4.
The alarm sounds at a specific time.
1. Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Select an option. Select Alarm...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html.
• Language-sets the text...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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...24-hour display time.
• Time Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for the setting. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format.
Customizing... change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to organize your GPS position.
Owner's Manual - Page 35
...9702; Ambient Pressure-records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
• Calibrate Altimeter-page 20. records pressure data only when the device is turned on.
Therefore, the barometric ...Always-records pressure data every 15 minutes, even when the device is turned off.
eTrex Owner's Manual
35 Geocaching Settings
Select Setup > Geocaches.
• Geocache List-allows you...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... some activities.
◦◦ Auto-automatically routes you to the next point.
◦◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
eTrex Owner's Manual
37 Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to avoid. Select...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... these file types.
• Files from BaseCamp™ or HomePort™
Go 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...
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...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
...10122; Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Install the batteries (page 3).
2. Getting Started
Device Overview
‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product ... to know the basic features.
1. Create a route (page 7).
8. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Mark a waypoint (page 6).
7.
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
The device operates on two AA batteries. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 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.
Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to 70°C) may exceed...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
...
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
3. Turning the Device On or Off
Hold (page 2).
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Registering Your Device
• Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
...views can significantly reduce battery life.
1. Select Compass. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
4. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 While the device is on -screen instructions.
Select menu. 3.
Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
Select a profile. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
Select Mark Waypoint.
2. Select Start. 5. Menu
You can search for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. Select Where To? > Waypoints.
2. Move to . eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Finding a Waypoint 1.
Select a waypoint. 3.
menu to find a destination to navigate to the location. 4. Select a waypoint.
3. Where To? For best results, collect ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... destination.
1. Tracks
A track is
complete. 6. Select a category. 3.
Enter the name or part of your track.
3. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 1. Select an option:
• To record tracks at a specified time, select Time.
5. Select back to your path. Recording Track Logs 1. Select...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... device memory 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 Navigating with a magenta line.
5.
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... points toward the top of your device to a computer (page 9).
2. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on -screen instructions
to find and download geocaches to your computer.
2. note: This does not erase...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
....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 Connect your Garmin dealer. Open the Garmin\Documents folder or volume.
6. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port.
3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into...
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