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...content of this manual without the express permission of such changes or improvements. Mac® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the ...USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning...
...content of this manual without the express permission of such changes or improvements. Mac® is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, BlueChart®, and City Navigator® are those of this manual may not be copied, in whole or in the ...USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without obligation to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning...
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... 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 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 Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10...
... 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 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 Device 8 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 9 Waypoints 9 Using Sight 'N Go 10...
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... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex Owner's Manual
... Map Settings 31 Tracks Settings 32 Changing the Units of Measure...33 Time Settings 33 Position Format Settings 33 Heading Settings 34 Altimeter Settings 34 Geocaching Settings 35 Routing Settings 36 Marine Map Settings 37 Fitness 38 Resetting Data 38 Changing the Page Sequence.....39 Device Information 40 Adjusting the Screen... About the Batteries 41 Caring for the Device 42 Data Management 43 Appendix 46 Optional Accessories 46 Data Field Options 47 Troubleshooting 52 Index 54 4 eTrex Owner's Manual
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.... 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Record a track (page 14). 8. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...
.... 1. Install the batteries (page 7). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 17). ➊ Zoom keys ➋ Back key ➌ Thumb Stick™ ➍ Menu key ➎ /Backlight key eTrex Owner's Manual 5 Record a track (page 14). 8. Getting Started Getting Started Device Overview ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product...
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... Started ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB 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 around the map. • Press the center... highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
... Started ➏ ➐ ➑ ➒ ➏ Mini-USB 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 around the map. • Press the center... highlighted item. • Press back to move back one step in the menu structure. • Press menu to zoom in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
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..., and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Battery Information ‹ warning The...
..., and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or Rechargeable NiMH. notice Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some batteries. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. Battery Information ‹ warning The...
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... position. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold .... Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , ...
... position. For more information about GPS, go to acquire satellite signals. The device may need a clear view of the sky to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The time and date are solid green, your device has acquired satellite signals. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Hold .... Registering Your Device • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual When the GPS bars on the backlight page (page 40) are set automatically based on , ...
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... a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can...
... a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Editing a Waypoint Before you record and store in the device. Select Mark Waypoint. 2. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you can...
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... allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of a location. 3. Select Start. 5. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of measure. 5. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the...
... allows you to increase the accuracy of a waypoint location by collecting multiple samples of a location. 3. Select Start. 5. Move to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select a unit of measure. 5. When the Sample Confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. Using Sight 'N Go Sight 'N Go is available on the...
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...Maps You can use the Where To? 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 an option. 3. categories are available in all Where To? Where To? Finding a... Location Near Another Location 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select menu > Spell Search. 4. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Menu You can search for cities, geographic...
...Maps You can use the Where To? 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 an option. 3. categories are available in all Where To? Where To? Finding a... Location Near Another Location 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 Select menu > Spell Search. 4. menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use additional maps on your Garmin dealer. Menu You can search for cities, geographic...
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... name. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select the city. 5. Select Route...
... name. 5. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Where To? > Addresses. 2. Select Use > Select Next Point. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Finding an Address You can use optional City Navigator maps to save the route. Select the city. 5. Select Route...
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Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. While ...
Select a route. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing a Route on the route, select Insert. Deleting a Route 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • To remove the point from the route, select Remove. 6. While ...
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Select Record Method. 4. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Setup > Tracks > Track ...
Select Record Method. 4. Select Record Interval. 6. eTrex Owner's Manual The track log contains information about points along the recorded path, including time, location, and elevation for each point. Select Setup > Tracks > Track ...
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... Plot. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Track Manager...
... Plot. Select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 3. Viewing Track Information 1. Select menu > Review Track. Select a track. 3. Information about the track is called the current track. 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select Track Manager...
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... navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16...
... navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17). Browsing the Map 1. Navigation Navigation You can navigate a route, a track, to a waypoint, to a geocache, or to any saved location in and out of the map. 16...
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...screen shows information about the selected location. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive ...profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such...
...screen shows information about the selected location. You can use a bearing pointer or a course pointer to navigate to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to your vehicle. 1. Navigating a Driving Route Driving route navigation is using the automotive ...profile, the compass displays GPS heading, not magnetic heading. Navigation Compass The eTrex 30 has a 3-axis, electronic compass. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such...
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.... Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and continue moving long...
.... Select Compass > menu > Calibrate Compass > Start. 2. Turn until points toward the top of drift (right or left) from the intended course to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The scale ➍ refers to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and continue moving long...
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...option. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on... the course deviation indicator. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.
...option. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). Details about a Point on the Plot Select an individual point on the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. To customize the elevation plot, see page 34. Select Elevation Plot > menu > Change Plot Type. 2. Elevation Plot Elevation plotting is available on... the course deviation indicator. Navigating with the Course Pointer Before you must change the elevation plot to Course (CDI) (page 34). 1. eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes.
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... trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero.
... trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Go to zero.