Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by josbe on November 13th, 2013
Garmin Etrex 20, How To Set Compass
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... 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 Size of...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
...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 menu > Spell Search.
4. Select Where...If necessary, select a location. Additional Maps You can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer.
categories are available in all Where To?
Detailed maps may contain additional points...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading.
eTrex Owner's Manual
17 Select Profile Change > Automotive.
2.
Before you can use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...Garmin device.
1. Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Enter a radius.
7. Select Create Alarm.
3. Select Done. Select Send or Receive. 3. You can share information wirelessly. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex... area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... to the signal strength bar of the satellites to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Select the clock numbers to set the device to change the view of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). The alarm sounds at the alarm time, the device turns on at a specific time...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... turns off ). System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html.
• Language-sets the text language on the...GPS off . 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 background (Day), a dark background
30
eTrex...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Customizing Your Device
Time Settings
Select Setup > Time.
• Time Format-allows you to select a 12-hour or a 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 the...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
...;-programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com.
calculates on the activity selected. Customizing Your Device
• Found Geocaches-allows you ...log a find (page 22).
• Filter Setup- Routing Settings
The device calculates routes optimized for calculating your route.
36
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Setup > Routing.
• Guidance Method-allows...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. eTrex Owner's Manual
37
Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
&#...the route when you are more readable.
Select Setup > Marine.
• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map. • Lock On Road-locks the position icon, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
File Types The device supports these file types.
• 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. Remove the batteries or battery.
3. Data Management
Note: The device is also not compatible with Windows® ...
Owner's Manual - Page 54
...tones for 31 almanac hunting and fishing 25 sunrise and sunset 25 altimeter calibrating 20 plot type 35 settings 34
ANT+ accessories 46 area calculation 25 automotive mode 31 auto mounts 17 ...11
54
C calculator 25 calendar 25 calibrating
altimeter 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 ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to 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 Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Record a track (page 7).
9. Getting Started...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... pull up to 70°C) may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 Therefore, use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
...may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring ... Go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
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 the GPS position. Insert the...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
.... You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries.
1. Follow the on , press . 2. Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you are using it.
Select a profile.
While the device is on -screen instructions. Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
..., collect four to the location. 4. Not all areas and maps. Finding a Location by collecting multiple samples of interest (POIs), such as a waypoint.
1. Select Average Location.
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2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Menu
You can use the Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to. Select Go. Creating a Waypoint You can save...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... Map, a line on the map indicates your path. Recording Track Logs 1. Select Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
2. If you to save the route. Select Recording Interval. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Select Done. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2. Tracks
A track is
complete. 6. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. 6. Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 8) or compass (page 8). Select Map.
Complete one or...
1. The position icon represents your route marked with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
8
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
As you move the map to different areas.
...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... mounted volumes on your device to a computer (page 9).
2.
Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and continue moving .
1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on Mac computers. If necessary, ... settings.
9 Connect your computer.
2. Sign in. 5. note: This does not erase any of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
Remove the batteries. 2. Follow the on Windows
eTrex 20/30...
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 Connect your Garmin dealer. Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy...
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