Garmin eTrex 20 Support Question
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Question posted by MomsAtahir on November 6th, 2013
How To Use Garmin Etrex 20
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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on November 6th, 2013 1:31 PM
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Related Garmin eTrex 20 Manual Pages
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...24 Calculating the Size of Contents
Getting Started 5 Device Overview 5 Using the eTrex Keys 6 Battery Information 7 Turning the Device On or Off.........8 Satellite Signals 8 Registering Your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
...port (under weather cap) ➐ 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 back one step in and out on the map.
6
eTrex Owner's Manual Press menu twice to access the main menu from any page.
• Press ▲...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. For more information, go to . Select menu > Spell Search.
4.
Not all areas and maps.
Enter all or part of interest, such as restaurants or marine services. eTrex Owner's Manual
11 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Finding a Location by Name Depending on the maps loaded on the eTrex 20 and eTrex...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... must also purchase and install the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. eTrex Owner's Manual
17
• 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.
Owner's Manual - Page 24
... can share information wirelessly. You can share data wirelessly, you enter a proximity alarm area, the device sounds a tone (eTrex 20/30).
24
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Use.
6. When you must be within a specified range of a compatible Garmin device.
1. Select a category.
4. Select a location.
5.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within 10 feet...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... to the satellite in the view and to be oriented with your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Changing the Satellite View 1. Select the ...(eTrex 20/30). Select Alarm Clock. 2.
Turning Off GPS Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
26
eTrex Owner's Manual Select Satellite > menu.
2. Applications
Setting an Alarm
If you are not currently using ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
Select a location.
4. Applications
eTrex Owner's Manual
27 Select Use.
Select menu > Set Location On Map.
3. Simulating a Location Before you can simulate a location, you must turn off GPS (page 26).
1. Select Satellite > menu > Use With GPS Off.
2.
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... data, such as street names.
• Battery Type-allows you are using. Customizing Your Device
Editing a Profile Name 1. Select Delete > Yes. ...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 System Settings
Select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to http://www.garmin...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
...on your tracks. Tracks are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Select a unit of Measure
You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on the user setting.
• Color (eTrex 20/30)-changes the color of ...for the setting. • Auto Archive-selects an automatic archive method to organize your GPS position. Select Setup > Units.
2.
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...• Marine Chart Mode-allows you to set the appearance of marine navigation aids on the map. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
• Appearance-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart:
◦◦ Nautical-displays various ...want to avoid.
Customizing Your Device
Marine Map Settings
This function is available on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30.
Owner's Manual - Page 43
... NT. Also, some maps are available preloaded on memory cards. 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. Slide the card holder ➊ toward the bottom...
Quick Start Manual - Page 1
eTrex®
quick start manual
for use with models 20 and 30
Quick Start Manual - Page 2
... Register the device (page 4).
4. Acquire satellites (page 4).
5. Mark a waypoint (page 6).
7. When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to a ... Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key
➎ Power and backlight key
2
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Getting Started
Device Overview
‹ warning See the Important Safety...
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
...; Battery cover locking ring ➒ Mounting spine
Battery Information
‹ warning The temperature rating for best results.
1. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in below-freezing conditions. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
3 Installing AA Batteries You can rupture at high temperatures.
The device operates on two AA batteries...
Quick Start Manual - Page 4
... of screen backlighting
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Select Setup > System > Battery
Type. 6.
Insert the batteries, observing polarity.
3. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or
Rechargeable NiMH. When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 4) are set automatically based on , it begins acquiring satellite signals.
Extensive use of the sky to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Turning...
Quick Start Manual - Page 5
... menu. 3. While the device is on how you are using the device for geocaching and for navigating on water.
1. Select Compass. 2. eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
5 can be different when you are using it. Calibrating the Compass
Notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. For example, your device...
Quick Start Manual - Page 6
...changes to the attribute, and select Done.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you can use the Where To? Select Average Location.
6
2. When the Sample Confidence status
bar reaches 100%, select Save. ...
2. Move to .
menu to find a destination to navigate to the location. 4.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual Not all areas and maps.
Quick Start Manual - Page 7
Creating a Route
A route is
complete. 6. Select Use. 5.
Select Setup > Tracks > Track
Log.
2.
1. Select All POIs. 3.... Record Method.
4.
Select Recording Interval.
Enter the name or part of your final destination.
1. Recording Track Logs 1.
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
7 Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point.
2. Select Where To?. 2. Select...
Quick Start Manual - Page 8
... a destination. 4. Select Go. 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 Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more actions:
• Use the Thumb Stick to move with the device turned on the map.
NOTE...
Quick Start Manual - Page 10
... the UK, call 0808 2380000.
• In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241.
10
eTrex 20/30 Quick Start Manual
Double-click START HERE.html.
Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to a computer
(page 9).
2. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume.
5. Connect your Garmin dealer. Getting the Manuals from the mini-USB port.
3. Pull up the weather...
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