Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by joyasl on November 26th, 2013
How Do I Set Up The Map On My Garmin Etrex 20
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Related Garmin eTrex 20 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... Device.....28 Customizing the Main Menu........28 Customizing Specific Pages........28 Profiles 29 System Settings 30 Display Settings 30
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...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine
Using the eTrex Keys
• Move the Thumb Stick up, down, left, and right to highlight menu selections or to move around the map.
• Press the center of the Thumb Stick to select the highlighted... to zoom in the menu structure.
• Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map.
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eTrex Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... or marine services. For more information, go to . eTrex Owner's Manual
11 Menu
You can use the Where To? 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®...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
...Map.
2. You can use the map (page 16) or compass (page 17) to navigate to a destination, your destination. To customize the map... using the map or compass.
1. Map
represents your route marked with a magenta line on the map.
Browsing the Map 1.
Select ... to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). To customize the map settings, see page 28. Select Go...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
.... Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors.
• 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. Use the map to navigate to your vehicle.
1. TIP: When the device is only available on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device.
1. Select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Use.
6.
Select Proximity Alarms.
2....and tracks.
Select Done. 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
Your device can...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). If necessary, select Track Up to change the view of the satellites to set the device 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 Select the clock numbers to be...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... data or map data, such as street names.
• Battery Type-allows you are using. For information about WAAS, go to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off . Note: To adjust the backlight brightness, see page 40.
• Colors (eTrex 20/30)-sets the colors...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks.
Select Setup > Units.
2. eTrex Owner's Manual
33
• Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Position Format Settings
Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...marine maps) displays a detailed view of marine navigation aids on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. Simplifies map ...map, onto the nearest road.
• Off Road Transitions-available only for some guidance methods) allows you to select the road type you want to set the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual
37 Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... NT. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom of the device and lift up 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...
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... device the first 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 Create a route (page 7).
8. Getting Started...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 ➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑ Battery cover locking...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
...are set automatically based on the backlight page (page 4) are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
When the GPS bars on the GPS position.
For more information about GPS,...of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold (page 2). 5.
Adjusting the Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that optimize your settings and views can significantly reduce battery life.
1. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
4. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5
Select menu. 3. Selecting a Profile
Profiles are a collection of settings that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
...eight samples for cities, geographic points, and various points of the waypoint location.
1.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Creating a Waypoint You can save the waypoint without changes, select...collect four to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on your current location as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Increasing the ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
...Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your path.... Select a category. 3. Select Use. 5. Select back to your final destination.
1. If you to save the route.
Select the first point in the route. 4.
Select an option:
• To record tracks at a specified time, select Time.
5. Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2. eTrex 20...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... Go. Select Map. Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup Map, and adjust the settings. Select a category. 3. The map page opens with a magenta line.
5. Select Where To?. 2. As you move the map to different areas.
• Select ▲ and ▼ to move with the Bearing Pointer The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... USB cable into the mini-USB port. Downloading Geocaches
1. Sign in My Computer on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as removable drives in . 5.
Plug the small end of... the direction you can reset the device.
1. Connect your data or settings.
9 If necessary, create an account. 4. Remove the batteries. 2. note: This does not erase any ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
... Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from your device to www.garmin.com/support
and click Contact Support ... Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Connect your Garmin dealer. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
5.
Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port....
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