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...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 List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the ... 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...
...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 List..........21 Navigating to a Geocache............22 Logging the ... 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...
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... 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
... 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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... to a destination (page 16). 9. 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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Install the batteries (page 7). 2.
... to a destination (page 16). 9. 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 Create a route (page 12). 7. Install the batteries (page 7). 2.
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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.... • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step 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.... • Press ▲ and ▼ to zoom in the menu structure. • Press menu to move back one step in and out on the map. 6 eTrex Owner's Manual
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... batteries. You can rupture at high temperatures. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in...
... batteries. You can rupture at high temperatures. Use NiMH or lithium batteries for the device (-4°F to 158°F, or -20 to remove the cover. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 7 Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise. 4. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Alkaline batteries can use lithium batteries when operating the device in...
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..., your device has acquired satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals...
..., your device has acquired satellite signals. For more information about GPS, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. 8 eTrex Owner's Manual Registering Your Device • Go to http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals...
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..., Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Deleting a Waypoint 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select menu > Delete...
..., Routes, and Tracks Finding a Waypoint 1. Select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select an option: • To save your current location as a waypoint. 1. Select Where To? > Waypoints. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 9 Deleting a Waypoint 1. Creating a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an item to edit, and select Done. Select menu > Delete...
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... of the waypoint location. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. You can point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Select a unit of a location...
... of the waypoint location. 1. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location Waypoint averaging allows you to the object, and select Done > Save. 10 eTrex Owner's Manual Select Waypoint Averaging. 2. You can point the device at an object or in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Select a unit of a location...
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..., select a location. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all Where To? Select Where To?. 2. For more information, go to . Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use...
..., select a location. Select Where To? > menu > Search Near. 2. eTrex Owner's Manual 11 categories are available in all Where To? Select Where To?. 2. For more information, go to . Select a category. 3. Finding a Location Near Another Location 1. Where To? menu to find a destination to navigate to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your device, you can use...
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..., enter the country or state. 3. Routes A route is complete. 6. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a category. 3. Select...
..., enter the country or state. 3. Routes A route is complete. 6. Repeat steps 2-4 until the route is a sequence of a Route 1. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. 12 eTrex Owner's Manual Select the first point in the route. 4. Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Select Route Planner. 2. Select a category. 3. Select...
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... Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Edit Route. 4. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Route Planner. 2.
... Move Down or Move Up. • To add an additional point on the Map 1. Select a route. 3. Select Route Planner. 2. Select Edit Route. 4. Select View Map. eTrex Owner's Manual 13 Select a route. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to save the route. Select Route Planner. 2.
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...: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. As...
...: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail, but fills up the device memory quicker. • Enter a time or distance, and select Done. eTrex Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Complete an action: • Select an option to record tracks more or less often. As...
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... > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Delete > Yes. Select menu > Review Track. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track...
... > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Viewing Track Information 1. Select Track Manager. 2. Archiving a Saved Track You can archive saved tracks to save memory space. 1. Select Archive. eTrex Owner's Manual 15 Select Delete > Yes. Select menu > Review Track. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Viewing the Elevation Plot of the track are marked by flags. 4. Select a track...
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..., your destination. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17).
..., your destination. 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 eTrex Owner's Manual Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to a destination using the map (page 16) or compass (page 17).
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...the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. If you plan to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation..., do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Before you can use...
...the mount in the text bar along the top of the screen shows information about the selected location. If you plan to the destination. 3. eTrex Owner's Manual 17 Use the map to navigate to use the map, you must purchase and load City Navigator maps. Follow the turns in your destination. Navigation..., do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. • Select a location on the eTrex 20 and eTrex 30. TIP: When the device is only available on the map, and the bar at the top of the map. Before you can use...
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... a course line ➋ leading to the destination. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature...
... a course line ➋ leading to the destination. About the Course Pointer The course pointer is based on -screen instructions. Begin navigation to the distance 18 eTrex Owner's Manual The course line to the destination, the course deviation indicator ➌ (CDI) provides the indication of the compass, and continue moving long distances, experiencing temperature...
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... the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select an option. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about...
... the point appear at the top of the plot. between dots on the eTrex 30. Select an option. Resetting the Elevation Plot Select Elevation Plot > menu > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. Begin navigation to the destination (page 18). eTrex Owner's Manual 19 Use the course pointer to navigate to a destination (page 16). 2. Details about...
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...on-screen instructions. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average ... set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Go to zero. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1.
...on-screen instructions. Select Trip Computer > menu > Reset > Reset Trip Data > Yes. To customize the trip computer, see page 28. 20 eTrex Owner's Manual Resetting the Trip Data For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average ... set to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure is known. 2. Go to zero. Navigation Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure. 1.
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.... 3. After you set up the filter, you can create and save the filter, select back. Go to filter. 3. Follow the on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can apply it in . 5. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Downloading Geocaches 1. Select an...
.... 3. After you set up the filter, you can create and save the filter, select back. Go to filter. 3. Follow the on specific factors you select. eTrex Owner's Manual 21 Creating and Saving a Geocache Filter You can apply it in . 5. Sign in the geocaches list. 1. Geocaching is like a hidden treasure. Downloading Geocaches 1. Select an...