Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by suseWham on September 2nd, 2014
Does Etrex 20 Have A Compass Pointer
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
Menu 11 Routes 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
...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...your device, you can use the Where To? Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. eTrex Owner's Manual
11 Where To? Additional Maps You can search for cities, geographic points, ...1. 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®...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... your original starting point. Begin navigation to the distance
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eTrex Owner's Manual
The scale ➍ refers to a destination (page 16).
2. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on your relationship to a course line ➋ leading to the destination. Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start.
2. The course line to your destination, regardless of...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...compatible Garmin device.
1. Select Create Alarm.
3. Select a category.
4. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex 30 can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device. Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Enter... alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location.
1.
Owner's Manual - Page 26
.... Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Multicolor to assign a specific color to the satellite in the ...view and to the signal strength bar of the screen.
3. Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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eTrex Owner's Manual The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . Display Settings
Select Setup > Display...
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
...Zone-allows you are saved and cleared automatically based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of measure for distance and speed, elevation, and pressure.
1.
Changing ...the Units of Measure
You can select Automatic to organize your GPS position. Select Setup > Position Format.
• Position Format-sets the position format in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of the compass.
• Go To Line (Pointer)-allows you to a GPS compass when you turn the device on.
34
eTrex Owner's Manual The default coordinate system is available on the compass.
• North Reference-sets the north reference of time (Auto), or turns the...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
• Appearance-allows you to set... the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual
37 The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts.
◦◦...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
...clockwise, and pull up , as instructed in the battery compartment.
➊➋
eTrex Owner's Manual
43 Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the... 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. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory ...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...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
... a destination (page 8).
➊
➋
➌
➍
➎
➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Turn on the device (page 4).
3. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6.
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. The device operates on two AA batteries.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 ➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery...lithium batteries. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover.
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
..., Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH. Adjusting the Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
4. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals. Hold...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... of settings that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5
You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1. Select Profile Change. 2.
Select Compass. 2. Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness level. Select...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
... location. 4. Not all areas and maps.
Select a waypoint.
3. When the Sample Confidence status
bar reaches 100%, select Save. categories are available in all Where To? eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Increasing the Accuracy of the waypoint location.
1. Select Mark Waypoint.
2. Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Go. Select a waypoint. 3. Where To? Creating a Waypoint You...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...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 Select a destination. 4.
NOTE...Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Select a category. 3. Select Go. Navigate using the map or compass.
1.
Navigating with a magenta line.
5. Using the Map
1.
Complete one or more or less often...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
...geocaches to a Computer
1. Remove the batteries. 2.
Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as mounted volumes on your device to the destination...port. When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to a destination (page 8).
2. Begin navigation to your data or settings.
9 Select Compass.
3.
Connect the USB cable to www.opencaching....
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 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
4. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to a computer...
