Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by teko62 on August 15th, 2013
How To Track My Route On My Garmin Etrex 20 Gps
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Owner's Manual - Page 11
... or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. categories are available in all or part of the name, and select Done. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Before you can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination.
3.
eTrex ...Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Navigation
Compass
The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. To improve heading accuracy, do...Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive profile, the compass displays...
Owner's Manual - Page 24
...eTrex 20/30).
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select Proximity Alarms.
2. Select Done. When you are within 10 feet (3 m) of a particular location.
1. Applications
Applications
Sharing Data
The eTrex... Garmin device.
1. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and tracks....
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... time, the device turns on at the selected time. Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of that satellite (eTrex 20/30). Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
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eTrex Owner's Manual Select the clock numbers to set the device to the signal strength bar of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
...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 that display in Night ... Profile 1. Select Delete > Yes.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin.com/ aboutGPS/waas.html.
• Language-sets the text language on the device....
Owner's Manual - Page 33
Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format.
Select a unit of measure for distance and speed, ... on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of the track line on your tracks. Customizing Your Device
Time Settings
Select Setup > Time.
• Time Format-allows you to organize your GPS position. You can customize units of measure for...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... For Time (requires routable maps)-calculates onroad routes that are shorter in order to optimize your route.
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eTrex Owner's Manual This number automatically increases as you are doing. See the chirp Owner's Manual at http://www.garmin.com. The routing settings available vary based on -road routes that require minimal time to edit the number...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... the appearance of bottom contours and depth soundings. eTrex Owner's Manual
37 • Lock On Road...routes you to the next point.
◦◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route.
◦◦ Distance-routes you to the next point on the route when you are more readable.
Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... maps are available preloaded on memory cards. 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. Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up , as instructed...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
The time of day based on your GPS position. The current time of sunset based on the route. The estimated time needed to reach your final destination. Trip Time... tally of time since the last reset. Turn
The angle of sunrise based on a
destination along a
route.
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eTrex Owner's Manual Appendix
Data Field Speed Overall Avg.
The time of
difference (in which
Good
you must move...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
Speed to a predetermined
altitude. The last point on
Next
your route.
of your destination. Waypoint at The next point on a route to your rate of altitude gain or loss over time.
Vertical Speed Your rate of
ascent or descent
to The measurement
Dest. Waypoint at Dest. Appendix
eTrex Owner's Manual
51
Data Field Description
Vert.
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
Register the device (page 4).
4. Create a route (page 7).
8. Install the batteries (page 3).
2. Calibrate the compass (page 5).
6. Mark a waypoint (... Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. Record a track (page 7).
9. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device ...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20°C to remove the cover. ➏ ➐
➑ ➒
➏ Mini-USB port (under weather cap) ➐ Battery cover ➑...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... has acquired satellite signals. Extensive use of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may be limited when the remaining capacity in a safe place.
Adjusting the Backlight
Note: The backlight brightness may need a clear view of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Hold (page 2). 5.
Satellite Signals
After the device...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
...or overhead power lines. For example, your device based on how you are using it. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5
To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that ...battery life.
1.
Select menu. 3. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
4. Select a profile. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass.
Move the Thumb Stick left and
right to adjust the brightness...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
..., and select Done. Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you can search for the waypoint, waiting at least 90 minutes between samples. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Creating a Waypoint You can save the waypoint without changes, select Done.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select an attribute...
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
... or Record, Show On Map. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Enter the name or part of your final destination.
1. The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation
for each point.
Recording Track Logs 1. Select Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
2. If you to save the route.
Select a category. 3. Select the...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
...and select Done. Select Where To?. 2. The map page opens with your location on , a track log is created. Select Map. Tip: To customize the map view, select menu > Setup ... 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 Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more actions:
&#...
Quick Start Manual - Page 9
... small end of the compass, and continue moving .
1. Follow the on your device. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as mounted volumes on Windows
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
computers and as removable drives in . 5. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
3. Sign in My Computer on...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
...; In the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http://buy.garmin.com or from the Device 1.
Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB...
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